Caitlyn's Baptism

Caitlyn turned eight in August and last Saturday she was Baptised! It was a wonderful day and we were so happy to have friends and family there to share the experience!

"Technologically Challenged" not "Antisocial"

Me doing dishes today...picture taken by Aubrey

Hey Everyone! Wow, long time no blog eh? Well, I just want to thank you all who have updated our comments to let the world know that we are still alive and well...you sure made me laugh when I did read them. Also, thanks to everyone who actually checks out this blog. I have loved seeing comments from elementary friends, high school friends, and college friends, and of course family...you are all AWESOME! I have posted a few pictures of this summer...I need to add more...but honestly I don't know how soon I'll be able to do it :) We have been super busy and seriously our computer/interNOT connection doesn't allow me to update our blog from home. So with that said please know that I truly appreciate all of your friendships! We recently sold our home and then moved to and apartment only to have the offer on the home withdrawn 4 days before closing. We are also in the process of building a home that should be done the end of January so we are now trying to juggle our 3 homes...ha, ha! Hopefully everything will work out for the best. In the mean time I am still busy with the 4 children and Jason seriously runs from work, to building the house, to church callings...and sometimes sleeps! Life is busy, but good! I'll update more as soon as I can!

This summer...

Tessem Family Reunion

The Girls' dance recital...feathers and sequins...good times!

Brandt's 1st Birthday

Jason's Birthday

FHE :)

Happy 14th Birthday Dad!

We were so excited to celebrate Dad's leap day Birthday this year! We had a ton of fun at Blast Off, a local playland and then finished off the evening with banana splits! We'll have to do it again in another four years!

Finally!

Ever since kindergarten Caitlyn has watched all of her friends start losing their teeth and has awaited with much anticipation the time when she too would experience the euphoria that comes with a loose tooth. So needless to say this 7 1/2 year old 2nd grader was super excited when her bottom left middle tooth started to wiggle! She even yanked it out herself!

New additions

Recently we were able to go to Utah to meet Melinda and Taylor's new little guy Jackson! He is a beautiful little boy and we are so excited to have him in the family! In addition we also want to welcome our newest niece Audrey K Benedict to the family..we can't wait to meet you Audrey!

Rexburg Temple Open House

Cool temple, chilly family!

Grandparents make life Grand!

Today we were able to go to the Rexburg Temple open house. It was wonderful to take the children; we were even lucky enough to get Grandma K and Grandpa Jay to come too! Very cool experience!

Our Shining Star!

The Star!

Singing those songs.

The audience

A little ice cream to celebrate the night!

Caitlyn had her "Bunker Shining Star" musical performance this past week and it was adorable. Thanks for the entertainment Caitlyn! Love You!

We love Ashley!

I don't know about you, but when I have a moment to myself I tend to do something selfish like go shopping. That is why I was so impressed this past Tuesday when Ashley dropped in for a visit because she had some "free time." Seriously, so sweet! In addition, she also spent time with the kids putting puzzles together, We Love You Ashley, thanks for making our day!