Author: Stephen and Jodi

Alright all of you “Green” wannabes! Now is the time to make a change. Stephen and I recently watched a show that is inspiring us to be more kind to our Mother Earth. It really isn’t that hard, we just need to be more conscience. One simple way we are making a change is by only taking 5 minute showers. What are you doing to make your “mother” happy? We want to know . . . so we can be better and pass on a good tradition to our kids. (I noticed some recycling bins over by the library for all of the Rexburg folk.) A little love goes a long way they say…GO GREEN.

Comments:

Steph said…

Hear in Vancouver they take green seriously and everyone has 3 recycling bins and the school recycles all of the paper and even the organic food waste in the cafeteria. At home we try to cut down on water too but for us it is important to reuse plastic containers. Our recycling center only takes containers with an opening smaller than the bottom. Buy yogurt in a big container so you only have one to throw away instead of many. They are also good for left overs. Anyhow, I am kind of a green fan, in my Patriarchal Blessing it says I will help protect and preserve the environment. I don’t think I am a granola or anything but I am trying to be conscious of my ‘mother’. Thanks Jodi
Thursday, April 24, 2008 10:16:04 AM

Bruce and Sharon said…

They have recycling bins here, well acutually there are 3 bins for metal, plastic and glass and then just trash. They put cloths and other things that are useful by the bins and people just go by and get things they can use. We are very aware of water here too. Thanks for the advice.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 3:02:50 PM

Anne said…

Good reminder for us! We recycle, plus I have some big bags I try and bring them when I shop to cut down on plastic bags. Since I watched the go green Oprah show, I try to use less napkins too! Every little thing helps.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 4:21:03 PM

Jana said…

We do need to be more aware of our mother earth.. we have been trying to recycle more than usual and to turn our water off while we are brushing our teeth instead of letting it run the whole time…every little bit can help I guess.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:20:58 PM

Amy Baldwin said…

Use fluorescent light bulbs instead of the regular incandescent ones. Whenever one of mine burn out I change it out with a fluorescent one.
Friday, May 16, 2008 7:44:41 PM

Sweet as can be!What a fun and memorable weekend! It all started Thursday night – our kids got out of school for Spring Break. Friday morning Stephen was up at the crack of dawn with a borrowed skidster and ready to go get some trees for our yard. He loaded up Lily and Mason and they went out to Hibbard and came home with many large quaking aspens! Very exciting and a lot of work for them. This is the first day mind you that we have been able to go outside and actually work in the yard, at this point there are still a few patches here and there of snow. After planting the trees everyone helped clean up the yard and worked extra hard. THANKS BE TO THEM!!! While they were outside, me and Josh were inside creating our own whirlwind. It was a very productive day. Stephen and I met up with the Parker couples (it was fun to have John and Michelle here) at Mill Hollow for some conversation and sweet treats.

Saturday was a special day for our niece, Kate. She was able to be baptized and confirmed by Rick. It is wonderful to know that she is pretty on the outside and especially the inside. We are proud of her and love her lots. We went to their house afterward and enjoyed some good food and company. My children were so excited about being outside again! They had some good games of basketball going and riding motor scooters and jumping on the trampoline, etc. We came home did a few more odds and ends around the yard and then had Eric, Magan, Grant, and Grace over. So much fun to see them – we don’t get to hang out with them very often. What a cute family! We broke out our 1980’s Nintindo and played the power pad. It was great. Thanks to Eric and Magan for coming over here to support us this weekend for Joshua’s blessing. As they were leaving I noticed that everyone had a little sunburn – a fun sign that Spring has Sprung!

Sunday morning was a bit hectic, but still exciting. It was fun getting little JT ready for his big day. He looked so handsome in the blessing outfit Grandma Baldwin got for him. How lucky we are that he is in our family. We love him very much! We appreciated everyone who came and showed their support and love for his special blessing day. We also appreciate those who weren’t able to come but sent their love. We came home and feasted once again and played some fun games and just enjoyed each other’s company. We found out that Uncle John is very limber – we know where Kenzie inherited this from. We also were able to find out what we would all sound like as pigs! We played the traditional Baldwin “BAG GAME” and “GRUNT PIGGY GRUNT”.

Monday we played some more and went bowling and had an ice cream party at Jana and Ryons! WOW – Spring Break ended up being productive, extra fun, and most importantly a special memory!

Happy to be the Man of the Hour!	We are a Happy Family	Mom and Baby Boy
Father and Sons!	Grunt Piggy Grunt!	Fun Crowd of people.
Jana showing off her fancy moves.	Ryon bending down low.	Michelle – dropped and rolled without touching her hands! WOW
Rick had the longest stretch with those long legs.	Lyn took it serious and stretched her legs out – she probably is the only one to not be sore on Monday.	Victory!
Picking it up through positive self talk – I think I can!	Kissing the ground.	Alexis
Carter – Dave and Lyn’s son	Paige	Hannah
Kenzie	Haley	Ashlyn – Dave and Lyn’s daughter
Stacie practicing up for October.	Look at all those trees!	Doing some hurdles on the power pad.
Run, run, run Grant and Lily.	Grace and Mason in competition.	Love those boys!
Eric and Magan – cute couple.	JT hanging out with Uncle Eric and cousin Gracie.

Comments:

Jana said…

That was a fun weekend..thanks for all the fun memories. Can’t wait to make some more soon. I love being with family,especially ours we put the F in fun if I do say so.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 10:17:27 AM

Paul said…

What is that game you were playing? It looks interesting? Looks like a lot of fun.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 11:50:32 AM

Anne said…

It looks like a great weekend and it sounds very productive with the tree planting too! You guys know how to work hard and play hard. Keep moving forward! JT is SOOOOO cute, I am SOOOO excited to hold him at the sister’s retreat. You have a beautiful family! Hugs to you all!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 2:05:18 PM

Mom and Dad Parker said…

Thanks for the beautiful pictures and comments. We almost felt like we were there. It’s fun to see you having fun. Everyone looked so good.
We love you all!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 2:25:23 PM

Steph said…

That sounds like a great weekend. Your family is looking so big. I can’t believe you guys! I can imagine Michelle doing her trick. I better stretch out before I move back so I can play that game with you all. Congrats on making fun memories, we love to hear about them.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 2:36:11 PM

John said…

Thanks for the good times your bag photos are much better than mine. Lots of fun and good memories.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 3:53:52 PM

For all those planning on attending JT’s blessing…I am sure that I was the last to figure out that JT IS IN FACT getting blessed on a fast Sunday, which means we’ll probably be fasting! Therefore, we are postponing the food get together until AFTER church (4 pm), so all of you righteous people can participate. See you all soon….by the way, no disrespect to all of the blondies!

Comments:

Anne said…

I guess we can’t always get it right, right?!? Anyways! We wish we could be a part of JT’s special day! We will not be there in person, but in spirit! Good Luck with everything and love ya guys!
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 9:58:59 AM

Jana said…

I hadn’t even thought of that until now so you’re not alone! I guess we all have blonde roots!
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:41:23 AM

John said…

What is Fast Sunday?
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 2:47:48 PM

Aunt Susan said…

Which fast Sunday? Tiffany and I are coming to Idaho on the 13th. I would be so thrilled if that is your fast Sunday. 801-641-3169
Thursday, April 03, 2008 9:05:58 AM