All Done....for the moment....

Steve, Lizzie and Tula think I should be done and get off the computer. They think blogging takes to long, so here is the latest pictures of the big dog and the somewhat little dog.
Tula is almost 7 months old and is still getting big. We'll weigh her this Friday at the vet. We're thinking about 65 to 70 lbs already.

This is the best I could do to get them to sit still.

Happy July 4th and Happy Birthday to Lara!!

We spent our 4th of July morning downtown Boise driving in the parade. This was the second parade that the truck has been in. Steve made some great holders for the flags in the front and back it looked smoken! Enjoy!!

Here is Jim and Martha in their 1929 Model A.

Grandpa Don drove his 1923 Model T and had some of Martha's family rode with him. Jim is holding Madelyn (Audrey's youngest daughter).

David, Mark (one of David's roommates from Rexburg) and Isabelle rode with us.

Lydia was so cute. Should wouldn't smile until you tickled her!

Father's Day Celebration!

Father's Day started at Leathem Nursery for a car show from 10 to 2 PM Saturday, it was great until the rain started about 1 PM and wouldn't quit. Good thing we had the cover.

Then time to celebrate at home - Happy Father's Day! Brayden is saying it the best way, smiles and happiness! Dad's are so wonderful. We had over a bunch of family and Steve smoked ribs to feed them all. They were wonderful!

Yep, all the "little" kids are playing with the toys! Shane was having just as much fun as Rylie (Shane's son) and Kennedy (Sarah's daughter) with the blocks.

Mike and Sharon are looking great and were babysitting Kennedy (Sarah and Chris's youngest) while Chris and Sarah were in Disneyland. Martha and Jim are looking wonderful as well!

Janet and her guys, friend Robert and of course Conner.

Nae and Steve chatting and Conner looking so handsome!

I even got more smiles, Brayden was in a wonderful mood!

Martha, Grandpa Don and Jim relaxing at the table. Card opening time!

Smiles, smiles and more smiles from Brayden!

We even had a belated Happy Birthday song and cupcake for Nae (love ya Mom)

Lake Wallowa Get Away

Time to hit the road for the lake in the Oregon mountains, the girls rode in the back seat and slept most of the 4hrs.

The mighty navigator.

We made it to the lake, how beautiful.

We went for a walk everyday. Hardly anyone there in the park so it was wonderful!

Very friendly girl deer.

City of Joseph, they have bronze figures on each street corner. And the mountains where still covered with snow. Beautiful!

Easter

The Johnsons came over for Easter and the Easter bunny set up eggs in the back yard. It was fun.

Brayden got a bubble maker and had a wonderful time chasing bubbles.

Lizzie and Tula watching the Johnsons leave

Growing Puppy

Ok, Tula went from little puppy to much bigger puppy. This is Lizzie and Tula in March.

The Puppy is Home!

Well, Tula is officially in the family. Megan got to be the first one to meet and pet Tula. We drove down to Provo on Saturday the 19th of February to pick her up in Lehi. Megan went to dinner with us and then to pick up Tula. She's adorable but very much a puppy. Training will be fun to do again after all of these years. We're hoping she's a fast learner.

Tula got to meet the Great Grandparent and the Grandparents. We took her in to see Grandma Crotts and Renae.

Tula met Grandpa Don at his place.

Grandma Merlene and Jay came over to meet the new addition to the family.

As you can see Lizzie has to share the couch now. It's not been easy on Lizzie. Lizzie is just starting to play with Tula.

This is our little Tula just moments ago and changing day by day. She's so much fun!

Breath.........

It's been a week since the bishop called to see what my schedule was for the few weeks. Well I got the call tonight to come visit with him. I knew the calling was coming and I was even ready to do a calling like teaching (which scares me). But know lets think BIGGER. I'm very humbled that the higher powers to be have faith in me to take on this calling.......well without further adieu. I'm now the in the Relief Society Presidency as the 2ND counselor.
Trust me, it's still not totally soaked in. Please keep me in your prayers!

Our New Addition

Well it's been decided and the name of the new puppy is....Tula. She'll join us the weekend of February 19th. Puppy training here we come....

Mortensen Christmas #2

Megan, Devon and Lizzie had a fun time opening their stockings. It was great to have a second Christmas this year. We missing having the rest of the troops around during the holiday.

Badger wore a bow for the longest time before it fell off.

Devon is one of the best sons every! I now have a University of Washington sweatshirt! I don't think I look to bad in purple. I also got my Iowa State sweatshirt while in Iowa so I'm good until the kids move schools again.

These next two pictures are of a very excited Megan who found a beautiful purse in a package from Papa and Nae. She loves it!

Devon looked stunning in his new sweater from Papa and Nae.

I love my new scarf the Dick and Renae sent me! It's so soft! (Thanks Mom and Dad)

After all was done, Lizzie was passed out by the tree. Merry Chirstmas to everyone and have a Happy New Year!