Leaving Jerusalem

For Primary this last month they all got to have the experience of leaving Jerusalem. They all got to dress up like a member of Lehi's family and experience what they did by leaving Jerusalem. At first we didn't know what to wear, but after finding robes and costumes we were able to make a nice little outfit for each boy. Then we had an idea of dressing our bikes up as camels, but we didn't have enough time. Brandon was extremely excited about this but Nathan took a little coaxing to put on his costume and go. On the way to the church, Brandon told us that they didn't have vans in Lehi's time and so we needed to pretend that we were riding a camel. We were riding in the Deluxe Camel Van.Brandon and Nathan showing off their costumes. Nathan got to ride his "horse" in the trip.

Brandon loved his outfit. We safety pinned his head piece to a ball cap so it wouldn't fall off his head.

We tried to get Nathan to wear a head piece like Brandon, but he didn't like it on his head so we got a tie from Dad's collect and tied it on his head. We showed him pictures of Nephi to show him that he looked like him. These are Brandon's Primary teachers along with a few other primary children. Nathan did NOT want his picture taken. Our Bishopric dressed up as Lehi (Bishop) and his two Counselors were Nephi and Laman. Here they are leaving Jerusalem. Walking in the wilderness. Brandon was so excited he stayed right up front. We called him Jacob. It was cute because "Laman" complained and murmured the whole way.

Nathan riding his horse. He rode it the whole way. He wasn't much into this but after they got started he started enjoying himself more.

Stopping in the wilderness after traveling 3 days. Nathan was not too happy. (Bottom left hand corner)Traveling back to Jerusalem to get the Brass plates.

Deciding who would go get the Brass Plates from Laban. They posed the question and as soon as they asked, Brandon raised his hand and stood up and said that he would go and get the Brass Plates. Whether it was from him knowing the story and wanting to be like Nephi or wanting to be part of the adventure or knowing that the Lord wants us to obey, it was nice to see that Brandon as ready to serve.

After they returned back to Lehi we all walked to the park a block away and ate honey, bread, watermellon, crackers and apples. It was a nice experience for the boys to rein act that story. They both love the Primary song "Nephi's Courage" and I am glad that they were able to rein act the story.

Watering at Grandma and Grandpa Walkers

Every summer at grandma and grandpa Walkers they have flood irrigation that they use to water their lawn. It is always a fun time for the boys to go and play in the water. This tie was Kimball's first time to get to play in the water and he had a blast after he got used to tempeture of the water. We had our cousins from Las Vegas there and that made it a whole lot more fun!

Brittney playing in the waterNathan posing for me

Nathan giving Grandma a hug

Kimball eating rocks (before he got all wet)

Brandon and Sierra taking turns gettig each other wet with the pump hose

Brandon and Nathan best buds! Daddy playing with the boys

Say Cheese!

Eating pizza after playing in the water

Kimball's New Friend

For both Nathn and Brandon's class I get to volunteer once a week. This year since Kimball is much bigger, I am no longer able to take him with me. Luckily I am good friends with one of Nathan's classmates mom (Annie) and so we can swap babysitting when we need to go and volunteer. So once I week I get to watch her daughter Daphne for a few hours. Sheis only a few months older than Kimball and they both have become good friends. They are funny in that when they are in their own home they feel like they need to baby th eother one and then show them who is boss. It's cute to watch them bully each other then kiss each other. They are so cute to watch. Since both Annie and I have two children with autism it is nice to watch them interact socially with each other. We marvel at how normal they are. It is nice to see them play together.

Nathan's First Field Trip

Well another school year started. Nathan so farthis year is doing great! He has made a lot of new friends and has just memorized his address and phone number. HE loves his new teacher sTacie and her aids. Oncea month the class will go on a field trip. In September they went to a pet store. Nathan loved it. He had a lot of fun with his new friends and loved to push Kimball around in his stroller. Poor Kimball must have felt like he was on a roller coaster. Nathan said his favorite animal was the mouse, they did have a lot there. I didn't tell Nathan that they were there mostly to feed the snakes.

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