Kyla is funny

Adam was helping Kyla pray last night....

Adam: say, "please help us,"

Kyla: "hep us"

Adam: "To brush our teeth"

Kyla: "Teeff"

Adam: "Nicely"

Kyla: "...mean" giggle giggle giggle

She is such a silly little thing...we love her sense of humor...except then she really DID brush her teeth mean....tried to bite me the whole time!

My crazy Fam!

Well, this will be mostly random. The girls and I went on a HUGE trip with my Parents, Grandparents, and some of my siblings a few weeks ago. It was SUPER FUN, but we missed Adam like CRAZY! Here are some of the things that we did. I have random pictures, I haven't gotten all of them loaded on...but there are a ton here anyways!


Well, of course the first thing that I have to mention is that we got STUCK IN AN ELEVATOR...WITH 11 OF US ON THERE!!! I think that we were stuck for about 20 minutes, and it was just AWFUL! Poor Alma and Eliah finally just couldn't take it anymore. I am just so glad that they didn't throw up or pass out! The workers finally had to pry the doors open with a crowbar, after banging and pounding didn't work...good memories...Grandma was GREAT at staying calm. She sure helped me keep my cool!

There was a ton of driving...Dad did most of the driving...Dad and Grandpa. Kyla was an angel in the car! I think it is because Eliah worked so hard at keeping her happy!

We went to the zoo in Albequerque, and Kyla LOVED it. Her favorite part though was a playplace they had with a bunch of water spouts. She ran around and squealed every time the water hit her.

Kyla loved the Teddy Bear Factory. We got to make our own Teddy Bears at the end of the tour. Look at that HUGE Teddy bear that we are hanging out on...it was 500 pounds!

We stopped to visit Grandpa's brother, Jim. This isn't a very good picture, I haven't figured out how to load my other pictures on here yet, so we only have the ones from my phone for now. It was fun to see Grandpa with his brother. They were so happy to see each other.

Hanging out at the Hotel...

I didn't get any pictures of the Carlsbad Caverns, because they just didn't turn out, so I stopped trying. But they were BEAUTIFUL! I loved the caverns...minus the two hour wait to take the elevator out. The big elevators were shut down for the weekend, and they don't like to let people hike out because they are afraid that it is too strenuous. But they finally had to let people hike out because it was backing up so badly. Jacob and I hiked out together...and it was SO STEEP! Sweet Jakie stayed with me the whole way...what an awesome brother!

Kyla fell asleep in the backpack that Grandpa was carrying her in...and when she woke up, we were in the middle of the caves...I thought that she would be scared, but she started whispering, "Rock...rock..." (she loves rocks). She was so excited to be in the middle of a giant rock! She kept saying "wow!" It was really cute.

Then Dad took me and the girls home to see Adam because I just couldn't wait any longer to be with him! But the rest of the fam stopped at the Grand Canyons...here are a few pictures!

Thanks for the fun trip, Mom and Dad! You guys are the best! We love you and are so glad that we got to spend this time with you!

Five Generation pictures

Can you believe it? These pictures are just so special to me, filled with people that I love. The first two are all of us, and the second two are the direct line.  A couple of weeks ago my Grandparents and parents were both up for a day, so we made a trip out to visit my Great Grandparents together. What a special memory we made! I am so thankful for this wonderful family of mine. My Great Grandma and Grandpa Campbell live only a few minutes away from us and it is so neat to be able to go visit them. I hope that these pictures will be as meaningful to the girls as they grow as they are to me! 

Yeah for Dan and Nicole!!

Daniel and Nicole tied the knot last week!!! YEAH! We are so happy for them. We all adore Nicole, and are SO glad that she is a part of our family. It was so special to be able to be with them for their big day. Nicole looked absolutely beautiful, and Dan looked absolutely star-struck with her...and that is the way that it should be!

Grandma got all the little girls matching outfits for the wedding, and Dan and Nicole had a fun time trying to keep them all still long enough for a picture. Do you want triplets, Nicole?!

The guys...

The gals...

And more cute gals!

A big congratulations to both of you! Thanks for being such wonderful examples to all of us. We love you. 

PS I swiped the pics from Reni's blog...don't have any of our own yet! Thanks and sorry, Ren!

Elisha Lynn

Adam was so sweet and took Neya and me to see our baby sister's gravesite. It was so special to me, it has been a few years since I have been there, and there is such a peaceful spirit there. Over the years, Elisha has meant so much to me. I have felt her spirit near me time after time, and I am so thankful that she is my little sister.

I wanted to write a few of my memories about when she was born, while they are on my mind. 

I remember that day vividly, even though I was only a little girl. We stayed at Grandma Campbell's house, and all of our Aunts made me feel so special and beautiful. I remember wearing a necklace of my Aunt's and they let me take it to the hospital with me. Mom and Dad had talked to us and told us that Elisha probably would not live, so we were prepared for that, 

but I remember hoping that she would, and praying that she would. On our way to the hospital, they told us that she had passed away, and I was sad that I didn't get to meet her. 

But as soon as we walked into the room, and saw her and my Mama, I felt her spirit so strongly. I remember thinking, "I remember her. I know her." I wasn't sad at all, and maybe that was because I was a little child and didn't really understand. Or maybe it is because I was a little child, so I really DID understand. 

Over the years, during difficult decisions and lonely times, I felt her love and prayers lifting me. I love her so much, and have felt the blessing of being sealed to her. She has been one of my closest friends throughout the years. I love her and can hardly wait until we meet again. 

"Elisha, Elisha,

Some bright morning you'll greet me,

small and white, clean and bright,

you'll look happy to meet me.

Daughter of God may you learn and grow,

learn and grow forever.

Elisha, Elisha,

bless our family forever."

We love you, Elisha Lynn!

Naomi

Thanks so much everyone who has been fasting and praying for Naomi! I went to the doctor yesterday, and she won't need surgery!!!   We are so relieved and grateful, her plates have not closed up and she is just fine. They still want her to wear a helmet for a few months, so we are in the process of looking into that, but her little head is just fine, and no danger of brain damage! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! Ever since we fasted, I have just felt peace about it. I even TRIED to be worried yesterday before the appointment, thinking that I probably SHOULD be...but I couldn't worry. I just felt calm about the whole thing, and I know that was a blessing from Heavenly Father. Thanks for keeping her in your prayers. We sure love and miss all of you, and pray that the Lord is mindful of you and your precious families. 

Mothers Day Weekend

I don't have many pictures loaded, but I didn't want to wait to blog it! Last weekend, we got in the car to go fishing...and Adam just kept driving and driving...he took me to Winnemucca as a surprise for Mothers day! I got to spend Mothers Day with my Mama, and it was the BEST surprise EVER! He is so thoughtful! I wanted to cry when I found out where we were going. It was such a sacrifice for him to do that, since he is in school this summer, and had so much to do. Saturday was just PERFECT. I got to be with Mom and the girls for all of the day, and Dad and Jacob and Adam were able to be together a lot too. It was a dream come true for me, I have been wanting to visit them with Adam for so long now. 

WHAT A SWEET MAN I HAVE!!

We forgot Kyla's Jammies, so I found a clearance item at WalMart...BATMAN! Adam loved seeing his little girl dressed up like a boy...maybe the closest thing he will ever get to having a boy! :-) Kyla loved being there, and was so sad when we had to leave.  She loves her Aunts and Uncles and Grandparents so much. 

On the way home we were able to stop at Adam's family's home for a little while too, and that was so fun. The big downer is that while we were there, Kyla was feeling really sick and had a high fever. Adam his Dad and Dan were able to give her a blessing, and that was such a comfort. I love that they are ready, worthy, and willing to use the Priesthood to bless our lives.  I was so glad that she had had that blessing before the night was through. She and I were up most of the night, she had an EXTREMELY high fever. We almost took her in to the emergency room, and it was so scary. I kept feeding her popsicles and sponging her down, and trying to cool her off...and it was so sad to see her feeling so miserable. At about 2 in the morning, I had Adam come down and look at her to see if she needed to go in and we just didn't know. So he gave her another blessing, one of comfort since she was so upset. After that I felt at peace and she was able to calm down.

The power of the Priesthood is truly remarkable. I am so grateful that our Heavenly Father loves us enough to allow us to exercise our faith in behalf of our loved ones, and I am so thankful for a wonderful husband who does his best to honor his priesthood.

Speaking of faith, I was wondering if those of you who read this blog will pray for our little Naomi Lynn. Yesterday at her check-up, the Doctor was concerned that her head isn't growing correctly and referred us to Primary Childrens. If the diagnosis is right, she will need to wear a helmet and perhaps have surgery to correct the plates in her head so that her brain growth isn't prohibited. If you could remember her in your prayers, we would be grateful.

Sorry this was such a long post! So much going on...we love you all!