The deer hunt

It is tradition with some of Jacob's friends to have a "family weekend" during the deer hunt. Ryker and I went up and hung out around camp while Jacob went out hunting a few times. Here are a few pictures of our weekend.

For those of you who are wondering, no, Jacob didn't get a deer. Maybe next year. :)

What is under my cute jacket you ask...

!!!!!!!!!

Dad feeding me my first hamburger

and salt and vinegar chips...yum

Hanging out with Dad

Look Dad, I found a deer!!!

Tater and Roxy have to be by their dad at all times!

Tater and Roxy whined and howled while staring down the road waiting for Jacob to return to camp.

Ryker's first (Scout) camping trip

We are the 11 year old Scout leaders in our ward which means we get to go camping. We had a stake over night camping trip at Camp Tracy and were able to take Ryker. It was cold so we kept him bundled up and since he was so warm and comfortable he slept almost the entire time.

Our boys were in charge of the flag raising ceremony on Saturday morning and did a GREAT job!! Jacob and I were so proud of them and they were even more proud of themselves.

I did take some good pictures of the boys during the flag raising ceremony, but I don't know if the parents want their kids pictures on our blog. I will post some of my adorable little boy though.

Ryker showing off his "Let's hike" camping outfit and his funny face (crossed eyed w/tongue sticking out). They don't get much cuter than that!!

Since I forgot to take a picture of all of us while we were up camping I thought I would at least get one of the boys when we got home.

Blessings in our lives

On June 21st Jacob was ordained an Elder. It was a great accomplishment and I am so proud of him for it!
Because he is an Elder now he was able to bless Ryker on August 2nd. The blessing was so sweet and given with so much love. Jacob did a wonderful job and it was such a spiritual experience.
Thank you to all our family members who were able to be with us for the blessing. For those of you who weren't able to be there, we missed you very much!!
Here are a few pictures of the family after Jacob's ordination and Ryker's blessing. Doesn't Ryker look so handsome in his white suit.?! I wasn't planning on taking pictures at church, but then I realized I didn't take any of Ryker in his suit and needed to do that before we changed him. Unfortunately Justin, Michelle and Adyson and Will, Debbie and girls left before I decided to take pictures.

Most of the family at Jacob's ordination

Ryker's Blessing Day

What a handsome little boy!!

Proud parents

Grammy and Poppy Whetstone

Grammy and Uncle Theron

Grandpa and Grandma Orton

Aunt Trisha

Grandma Roothoff

Uncle Tony, Aunt Angie and cousins Lydia, Kayla and Elyse

Cousins (from left to right) Ellie, Zane, Drew and Abby
(Uncle Jeromy and Aunt Holly were out of town)