The Many Faces of Christmas...

Happy Holidays from the Bowles!

I've been a good boy all year, I promise...

Can we be done with this photo shoot yet?

I am spent...

Bowling with the Bowles...my scores were painfully low.

Grandma Bowles & Grandma great Hansen...Seth never wants for attention with these 2 around! He's one lucky boy!

Just missing Elder Nicholas...

Cowboy Up!

Dad & Seth snowshoeing

The hardcore snowshoers + Mike behind the Camera

Some of the highlights of our Holidays:

-Snowshoeing followed by El Tapatio with the Bowles...Rob's siblings came home for Christmas!

-Traditional Grandparent party with yummy food and beautiful music

-Christmas Eve at home with Grandma & Grandpa Wilson

-Christmas Day at the Bowles-Rob got to talk to Nick (Elder Bowles)

-Christmas Night with lots of Wilson Cousins...food, presents, fun, and chaos

-Hansen Family Christmas Party...minute to win it competitions and fudge

-Bowling, games, and good conversation with the Bowles

-Wilson Family Party... I am always grateful for the opportunity to spend time with my siblings

-I didn't have to go into work until 8 am on Christmas Day and got cut an hour early

-Justin & Rob Wrestling match

-Having Rob home over Christmas break!

-Although we had the flu bug at our house, we felt good enough to be able to go to our friends Leah & Davin's for New Years Eve

-Our first Christmas with Seth!

Happy 2nd Birthday to our Sweet Benton Boy!!!

WE LOVE YOU very much Benton!

Love,

Mom, Dad, & Seth

Seth's Blessing Day

Seth is 2 months old and was blessed on Sunday, October 23rd by his dad. He wore his daddy's blessing outfit and we had a wonderful day! Lots of family made it complete and Rob gave him a beautiful blessing!

Since I blogged last...

Benton sent his little brother Seth down to earth to be with us!

Rob officially became Mr. Bowles and got hired on at Preston High School as a chemistry teacher! He graduates in December with his masters! We are proud of him!

My friend Jenna had a beautiful baby girl Macie!

The Stephans came to visit all the way from Mississippi!

My friend Jessica became Jessica S. Parker!


The annual Wilson Family Campout...all 6 of the Wilson kids were there this year and it was awesome!

Jenny, Shane, and Jake

Nicole and her boys

Kate & Heidi...cute girls!

Gracie wasn't so sure about the jumbo marshmallows after this...

We got to spend some time with my sisters and their families over the 4th of July...Lewiston Parade and all!

At least someone got use out of the boat this year...even if it was parked.

My sister, Nicole ran the Salt Lake Marathon and dominated! She has got some serious motivation and self discipline, and I am proud of her!

We conquered Fairview lake...in our backyard this last winter/spring-Yes this really is our backyard!

We went up to Northern Idaho and visited Farragut State Park which used to be an army training base during World War II. My Grandpa Wilson was stationed here as one of the dentists for all the new recruits before they left for the war.

Pretty sweet idea for our propane tank huh? We saw beautiful Coeur d'alane and even got to visit Annie and Justin in Moscow!

We went to Spokanne Washington where we went to the temple, saw Wicked, and went to a Cat Museum of sorts.

They had siberian tigers, panthers, cougars, lions, and even a bear at this Cat Museum...Justin and Rob fit right in with the monkeys huh?

I'm so grateful for my Family...

Hansen Family Party 2010

Melissa & Pat

Mike, Melissa, and Cassie

The Nativity Cast

Justin & Annie

Grandma Hansen

Wilson Family Christmas Party 2010

By faces, I'd say Brandon's winning...

Zoned into the tube....the new generation of cousins

Amber Spring

Hyrum excercising his mad skills

The girls playing Bean Bonanza...and Rob...nice bow.

Mark and Mindy

Andrew with Amber and Ava

Me, Heather, Nicole, and Jenny...Thank you Nicole for all you do!

These things wouldn't happen without you.

Mom and Ryan...Best Mom Ever!!!

Thank you for all of your sweet wishes, prayers, and thoughts on our behalf...Yesterday was a good day!

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Dedicated to my Benton Boy

Mommy, Please Don't Cry
By Linda DeyMaz
Artwork by Laurie Snow Hein & Del Parson

Picture below unknown artist

Mommy, Please Don't Cry... A beautiful angel carried me here!

I met Jesus today Mommy! He cradled me in His big, strong arms.

He made me feel so happy inside.

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these."
Mommy, please don't cry...heaven is wonderful!

Did you know the streets are made of gold? Real gold!

I have lots of friends, mommy.

We run and play. We giggle and laugh.

I can't wait to show you my secret hideouts!

Mommy, please don't cry...when I fall it doesn't hurt!

There are no tears in heaven.

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

I've met a man named Noah.

He told me about his big boat, all the animals, and the very first rainbow.

Have you heard of Noah, Mommy?

Mommy, please don't cry... We have lots of parties here:

With streamers and hats and the best chocolate cake ever!

When it's time to rest angels tuck us in, I never get scared mommy, there is no darkness here!

Jesus is the light of Heaven.

"Take heed that you do not depise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven."

Mommy, please don't cry...the angels are always singing.

I love to sing with the angels!
You'd be proud of me, I have a pretty good voice.

I must have gotten it from you.

There is a river, Mommy, in the most beautiful garden you could ever imagine...

and a huge tree with yummy fruit. The anges call it the Tree of Life.

Mommy, it is so wonderful to be alive in heaven.

Mommy, please don't cry...sometimes I just like to be by myself.

That's when I think of you.

Someday, Mommy, we will hold each other tight!

Then you will cradle me in your arms, and stroke my hair...

and once again, our hearts will beat together.

Mommy, please don't cry...

I'll wait right here for you.