Natalie's Baptism

Natalie was baptized on August 3, 2014. It was a Sunday evening and such a special time. Harker gave a talk on baptism, Grandma Mangum gave a talk on the Holy Ghost. Brad is a counselor in the Bishopric so he got to conduct the meeting, Stake President Tommy Haws presided. Her Grandpa Mangum and Uncle Joe Mangum were the witnesses. Ida and Hyrum gave the prayers. Afterwards, we gathered at Dorothy and Bart's house for treats. It was such a great evening.

Natalie's 8th Birthday Party

Natalie wanted to go to Chuck E Cheese to celebrate her birthday so we loaded up and went to Albuquerque. She got a special birthday crown, lots of tokens and 30 seconds in the ticket blaster. She had a chocolate cake that was yummy and lots of time to play games. Chuck also came out to dance and sing for her and she suddenly got very shy. Afterwards, we went to Toys R Us and she pick out her presents including a robot dog. 

El Morro Trip 2014

We set off this morning to one of my favorite places. I love to hike El Morro! It is so pretty and peaceful, and the hike is so fun over the rocks. Tyler Haws went with us and he, Harker and Hyrum were such gentlemen helping Natalie, Nathan and I over the hard spots and puddles. When we finished the hike a Ranger met up with us and asked us how the trip was. Nathan reported, "Great and none of us complained!" It was true! We had a picnic lunch and then stopped at the Lewis Post on the way home for ice cream.

Martin Family Reunion 2014

Panama City

We had the opportunity to go to Panama City for four days. We stayed at a very cool hotel that was right on the beach. Mom and Aunt Audrey had a room only a couple of doors down and so we got to bug them a lot. My cousin Chris and his family came down for the first day and played on the beach with us. It was so great to relax, watch the kids play, and visit with my mom. My dad was not able to come on the trip as his sister had just passed away. My favorite part of the trip was the night Brad and I walked along the beach together. He even sang to me!

Road Trip 2014

This summer we loaded up the 12 passenger van and headed east. Went went through 10 states, got to attend the Martin Family Reunion, and spent some time in Panama City at the beach in Florida. We had a great time and are so happy we went. We took pictures with all of the state signs, I am not quite sure what happened to the Alabama sign picture.

Nathan is Six!

Nathan turned six on June 17th. We had family over for a pizza party, cupcakes and ice cream. He is such a fun little boy and I can't believe my baby is getting so big.