Riley Takes the Plunge

Saturday, March 7th was a big day for our family...Riley was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church. There were lots of friends and family in attendance, and we are so grateful for all thier love and support. Riley's sweet spirit and simple faith are a great example to our entire family.

Connor Takes a Trip

On Monday, March 16th, Connor took a little tumble in the bathroom and hit his eye on the edge of the toilet. After a little screaming and a whole lot of blood, this was what was left...a nice 1"+ gash over his right eye. His eye ended up swelling shut not long after this. After a quick trip to the doctor, it was decided to let it heal up on its own, though he probably needed a stitch or two. After hours of ice packs and q-tips, the bleeding finally stopped about 7 hours after the initial injury. His eyesight seems totally unaffected...thank goodness! And now, 3 days later, the swelling is almost totally gone, though he definately has a rainbow of colors going on! He is even ready to play in his game tonight! Way to go Rocky!

Baseball Begins

Well, it is that time of year again...baseball. Riley is playing for the AA Angels (with Chris as his Manager). The team is currently 3-1 with 12 games left in the regular season. So far this season, Riley has been hit 3 times while up to bat, and he has walked almost every other time. He even got to pitch two innings in the team's third game. He did a great job the first inning, but I think his arm had pretty much had it after that. Connor is in his first year of baseball playing Coach Pitch for the Padres. In his last game he hit one homerun, followed by a grand slam homerun...there is a lot of power in that little body! Gehrig is still sitting on the sidelines with me at all the practices and games, but he is definately looking forward to getting out on the field next year for t-ball.

Our big boy is growing up.

I am prety sure that at this time many of you are aware of what is happening with Scott & Heather. If not then I urge you to please read Mike's blog for the quick version, or for those of you who want more details please see heathers sister Cherise's blog. What I want to write about is my families participation in it. chantelle & I can not take any responsibility for what we did.

On Sunday Riley, Connor & I were at church, and in Sacrement metting the talks were on the power of fasting. Durring one of the talks a person who some of you might know became weak and collapsed a couple of rolls in front of us. He was rushed off in an ambulance. It was mentuioned at the pulpit that we pray for this brother. After church Riley came home and asked if he could fast for this gentelman, and Heather. We told hi that he could and that would be a good idea. so after dinner Chantelle, Riley, and I knelt down in prayer and Riley offered the Fast for these people. Riley understood that the pourpose of a fast is a sacrifice, so he said that he would not eat until after he got home from school. Chantelle & I were not sure what the schools response would be to Riley's fasting, so we wrote a note explaining Riley's choice. His teacher who is wonderful told Riley that his stomach could not withstand a fast, and made him eat durring snack. Riley was really upset about it, and we had to explain that his intent is what heavenly Father wanted to see.

The reason I am posting this, is for 2 reasons. Reason 1) I am extreemly proud of his decision, and do something that I was not prepared to do on my own. Reason 2) I would like your imput as to if you feel that the teacher is right in this situation?