She PASSED NATIONALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, this morning Emily went to school for what she thought was a practice test.  Apparently when she got there, she discovered it was the M.A. National test.  She took it an aced it.  We are soooooo happy and so excited about her accomplishment.  She has been working really hard at going to school.  On top of that she is a Mommy to Natalia and brand new baby Jacob.  She's also been working.  That is a lot to do.  A LOT.  Now all she has left to do is her externship and she will be a full fledged Medical Assistant.  Way to go Em.  The whole family is excited for you.

Oceanside

When we were in Northern California in Aug, we couldn't not go down to Oceanside to visit our sweet Anna and her family.  So, we happily took the long drive down.  We had a wonderful visit with our dear family that we miss so much.  Our visit was so much fun, but oh sooo, soooo short.  I just am so sad that we live so far apart.  

One evening we went to visit the Mormon Battalion Monument.  It is actually not just a monument, but a large building (kinda like a museum).  It has been recently renovated and there is an interesting tour that recounts much of the history

Baby Joneaux loved looking and climbing on everything.   We loved looking at and playing with him.

He is such an adorable little guy.  He is so interested in everything.  He is sweet and loving and the best little guy.

 

I could just eat up that sweetness!

He looks soooooo much like his Mommy with the build of his Dad.  Such a winning combination!

I don't know how the pioneers ever crossed the plains and went west in such tiny wagons.  They endured so many hardships and were so faithful and courageous.  "Blessed, honored pioneers"

Tatum's B'day Party

 My very first granddaughter had a birthday party for her very first little daughter.  It was held at the park and all of the guests were little people.  Her other grandparents and we got to attend too.  Justin Beber, as you can see, was the guest of honor and lots of the Mommies took pictures with him.  Tat is crazy about Justin and she and her Mommy watch him and dance to his music all the time.

 Auntie Sierra and Auntie Jenna got to come and help supervise.

 Everyone got to make a necklace out of fruit loops or some similar cereal.  It reminded me of one of the projects my Kindergarten class did on 100 day.  Did I ever mention that K was my favorite grade to teach.  I JUST LOVED it.

 Ang was Reggie and Tal's helper.  Actually, she always helps everyone and is always concerned that everyone has a good time.

 There's Mommy Dani in green, her favorite color.

 Tat's Dad, Greg, had his hands full of 2 very busy little girls.

 It's so hard and so much fun to blow out two candles.

 She did it.

Cupcakes are just the right size to eat and enjoy.  What a fun party.

JoJo's B-day

 My little granddaughter called and asked if we could have a birthday dinner at our house.  Of course I said yes.  Their family went to Trafalgar and had a fun excursion and then they came over.

       

 We enjoyed a nice dinner dinner together.

 Opened presents.

Of course we had some dancing.

 And wrestling.

 Even Tal had to wrestle which you can see by her great hairdo of the moment.

 Then JoJo got to have her cake made to order just the way she wanted it; chocolate with pink frosting.

Happy Birthday cute little 9 year old.