Elder Houghton's Blog

Scott's mission blog is now up and almost completely updated. 

The address is 

www.elderscotthoughton.blogspot.com

The plan is to keep it updated with pictures, letters, and experiences from his mission to Panama.  I'm hoping to make a blog book out of it when he comes home.  Hopefully I'll keep up on it!  

:)

I Love to See the Temple...

"I love to see the temple,

I'll go inside someday..."

While we were walking around the Provo Temple grounds the day Scott went to the MTC, 

I remembered that 17 years ago, when Scott was 2 years old, I had taken a picture of him looking at the temple.  So, Scott hiked up the hill so we could get another picture in about the same spot. 

Priceless.

Scott's Mission Open House

We decided to have an open house for Scott the Saturday before he left that way no one would miss church on Sunday after his talk in Sacrament Meeting.
It was a great opportunity for Scott to spend some time with family, friends, and ward members.
We used the big sign my dad made for Scott and Emma made Panama flag garland for the fence.
We had tons of cookies and treats and it was a lot of fun just having a quiet evening spent with friends and family.
Scott had a lot of friends from SUU and his high school friends come and they stayed late having a great time together.  That was really fun to hear them have so much fun!

Scott visiting with Sister Allen, Lyle Johnson, Lee, and Adam McCune

Ryder, Tisha McCune, Skylar, Cortney, Papa, Grammy, Cristina, Jonathan, Shayde, Emma, Max, Ethan, and Blythe

Scott enjoying himself with some of his friends and Cole, Beth, Jake, Aunt Cristina, and Uncle Jonathan

Scott and some of his friends.  It was pretty funny...the two boys in suits are Cole's friends Bonnie and Calvin.  He told them they could come but it was a formal party so they had to dress up.  They showed up in suits!  I'm sure they'll get Cole back sometime! :)

Family Pictures

Well, life has been super crazy.  

Scott has left for the MTC and as far as I know he's doing good.

(I'll write a post about that very soon.)

I am so grateful that we were able to get family pictures taken before he left.

I'm happy with how they turned out!

Since it will be a while till we are all together again, I am so grateful to see my happy children all together! 

Yeah. It's tradition to take a "pioneer" face picture. :)

Missionary Pictures

It's getting close.

Less than two weeks before Scott leaves for the MTC.

It's hard to believe it's almost here.

This week, Scott's cousin Emily took his missionary pictures.

(Thanks Emily!)

Here they are...

And it wouldn't be a photo shoot with Scott without one of these...

Love this guy!!!

Emma's Big Day

On June 2, 2012, Emma was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What a wonderful day it was!

I don't think I've ever seen anyone so excited to become a member of the church.

Grammy and Papa gave her a baptism memory book and some Russian Stacking dolls.

She wanted to make sure everyone who came signed her book, so 

she set this little "display" up the night before. 

This is so Emma!

I love the stacking dolls, headbands with the flower, and the variety of pens.

She told me when she was getting dressed that she was "so happy" and she was "always going to remember the important things that happen today."

She had a permanent smile on her face the whole day!

She was so sweet and beautiful.

The day was sweet and beautiful also.

Cole was asked to give a talk on baptism during the opening program with the stake.

He did such a great job and I was so thankful he was able to participate in her special day also!

I am so grateful to have a husband and sons who hold the priesthood and were able to participate in her baptism and confirmation.

She was so excited to have Scott baptize her before he left on his mission. 

 I know it meant a lot for her to ask him to do this.

Lee confirmed her and she received the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Scott and Jake were able to assist with this (along with both of her Papa's, Uncle Craig, Uncle Jonathan, Brother Harrison, and John Sharapata).

She was baptized in the same dress that my mom made me for my baptism.

I wore it, Elisabeth wore it, and now Emma.

(I love traditions!)

It was a very special day and

 I know she will always remember it!

One of the newest members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 

I'm so excited her dress turned out so cute!  She looked absolutely beautiful!

I can't believe my baby is baptized!  We're getting old.

The whole family almost all grown up!
(Time flies for sure.)

Grammy and Papa with their youngest grand-daughter :)

Nanny and Papa with Emma

Mostly everyone who came...
Front: Ezra, Joseph, Max, Ross, and Zach
Second Row: Adam, Julia, Brit, Aunt Cricket, Beth, Emma, Kate, Johnny, Christopher, Noel, and Papa Houghton
Third Row: Cole, Mommy, Daddy, Uncle Craig, Aunt Sarah, Abbie, Natalie, and John
Fourth Row: Scott and Jake :)
Not pictured: Nanny, Aunt Cristina, Uncle Jonathan, Ethan, Blythe, Aunt Mary, Savannah, Sam, and Ruby