I haven't really been able to fast a whole lot during the last 12 years. I've either been pregnant, nursing, or forgetful because I hadn't done it for a while. So it's always really special for me when I do. I felt so good on Sunday. It was so nice to be able to feel the spirit so strongly. 9-29-13
DINNER
My mom had us over for dinner Sunday night. It was a lot of fun and good food. Doesn't happen a lot so I wanted to record it. Between Erika, jack, and sweet little savannah, there was a lot of crying :). Not a problem for me though, I wasn't filling out PA applications. 9-29-13
THE COOLEST PARK EVER
Thankfully I got pictures at grandma ruthie's birthday party, but I'm sure it will be a while before I can sit down and post them. We had such a good time, eating pizza and playing at the new daybreak park at the corner of fishhook and vermillion. Our kids loved the slide on the rocks and the zip line. It was a lot of fun. Happy birthday to grandma!! 9-30-13
BASKETBALL
We had a little impromptu FHE on Tuesday night since we'd missed ours on Monday. Bradley chose to go play basketball at the park. It was so much fun!!! We did so good at not fighting, and everyone was having a great time. It was girls against boys. Jack was a cheerleader on the sidelines, and Erika played with her big ball. The girls almost won, but after our shoot off we concluded that it was a tie. Lots of fun though!! Good times. 10-1-13
SHUT DOWN
So the government is officially shutdown. Nate is considered an essential employee, so he is required to work with only the hope that he will eventually be back paid for the time he works. I'm a little ticked off to say the least. I hate that government leaders are still getting paid while they disagree and put us in this position. I also wish that if they're going to "shut down" they should actually shut things down. Like planes. That would be a lot more motivating for congress to come to a decision. Anyway. We're trying to tighten things up in case it goes on past the next pay check, but hopefully we don't have to take more drastic measures. I'm hopeful. 10-1-13
MRS. PIPER'S CLASS
I had the privilege of working in Noah's class for the first time this week. That's always so much fun for me. I love to see my kids in their element. Noah seemed happy to see me and proud to have his mom there. Didn't motivate him to want to pass off his stuff any better though. He's such a sweet boy. I love his sweetness. His teacher said he's very quiet, not real social, but he has a good time and does nice work. She called him an observer. Sounds familiar :). I'm glad he's doing so well, so far. He is actually right along with some of the other kids in his class. I would say he was at least average among all the kids I worked with. So that is a relief. I'm not going to worry.
GENERAL CONFERENCE
I loved general conference this weekend!! First of all, my kids were so amazing through it all!! We lucked out and were able to put Jack down for his morning nap during the first session. All the kids sat there either taking notes, or working on conference bingo cards. It was so quiet and nice. Sure Erika had to have help on hers, but never in a million years would I have thought I'd be able to hear so much of conference with six kids in the room! I have to give a lot of credit to my big kids. They set the example. It was awesome! The second session was just as reverent. Jack played and wandered around for most of it. I loved that for some reason he stayed in the same room with us the whole time. Usually he would have made his way through the house, but not then. I couldn't help but think he could feel the spirit of it all. I couldn't get enough of how diligently my big girls were taking notes! They are simply amazing! I hope they are blessed for that.
Nate left during the second session and after we hurried and frosted Bradley's brain cupcakes and had dinner, then made our way to Becky's. the Maynes girls always gets together for the priesthood session, so even though grandma ruthie and grandpa Russ ditched us all for Bear Lake, we went down there. It was a really good time. I loved that it was just Becky, Nancy, Meg and I and our kids. Kinda cozy. I really am grateful for them and their examples.
Sunday morning was pretty nice, Jack slept again. There was a little drama with the bingo stuff, and it really made me think we'd be better off without that stuff, but still, way better than one could possibly expect. Nate had to leave in between sessions for work, and that last session, well the last half if it, was a doozie. Erika had reached her limit and Jack as well. The older kid were definitely restless. But honestly, still not that bad. I was so grateful for my good kid and the fact that I got to hear so much!
I loved the quote from Pres. Uchtdorf, "Doubt your doubt your faith".
I liked the talks about women and the role of mother.
I really learned so much this time. I'm hoping I can put it all to practice now.
TWO LITTLE BOYS
As we were hurriedly getting ready ( course when I say "we" I mean ME) to go to Becky's, the big kid were all outside playing four square and Erika was asleep, there were just two cute little boys chilling in the living room. I really couldn't believe how long they entertained themselves with each other's noises and crazy moves, but they just say there, taking turns giggling and making each other laugh. Made me smile. Can't get enough of my kids playing together- you know that :).
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