GENERAL CONFERENCE
I LOVED General Conference this weekend! It was so refreshing! We all watched together. Played the Bingo and then did our treat buffet with the things that are said in each talk. The kids love this tradition and I'm really happy with how well it keeps their attention. It is simply miraculous how well all of our kids do now days. Gone are the days when I don't get to hear what's going on! I love it. I loved seeing my girls taking notes again. They've done that for years now and it makes me so glad. I don't think I started taking notes until I was in Seminary. Good for them. Bradley was buddies with Erika and helped her with all the activities and Bingo... I love their relationship. They also took off during the break and after the last session to go fishing together! Caught 38 fish together Saturday evening!! Holy Moly! Luke was a good listener, kept track of everything he learned... and seriously, had some pretty profound things to say when I asked him what he had learned. He teased me a lot the whole time too. We all loved watching the boys all get up and do pull-ups whenever they said "the word" that I picked before each talk. I can't believe how many pull-ups Nate can do now!! Pretty cool! Noah was taking notes just like his big sisters and had quite a few pages filled when it was over! Pretty impressive! He did get tired, as we all do during the last sessions of the day... but really- so impressive. Erika sat there and even though Brad was keeping track of things for her, she paid very close attention! I couldn't believe what she had learned when I asked. Very cool. From the mouths of babes. These kids amaze me. I don't know how I got so lucky. Even Jack, although he was using the ottoman and foam pad for acrobatics, he was still right there, in the room with us, the entire time. So cool. And he was relatively quiet for a three year old. Molly of course cuddled with me the whole time and got in some much needed (on her part :) ) zzzzzz's. I loved the talks about mothers and women. Good reminders for me. I loved the challenge to ask what is keeping me from progressing, and to simplify my life. I love the idea of ponderizing a scripture a week. Sounds just awesome! I love hearing from our leaders and knowing that it is coming from our Father in Heaven. It was awesome to see the sustaining of our new Apostles! Three of them at once!! I was nervous, to be honest, not sure I would like them, but of course, I already do!! They're definitely called by God. 10-4-15
FHE
Bradley taught us about gossip and we played telephone to demonstrate how easy it is to hear the wrong thing and have things that you say get changed. He did a great job. Erika chose Dippin' Dots for the treat :). Jack had gone to bed early so we missed out on his activity. Bummer. 10-5-15
ANNIVERSARY
14 years ago on Tuesday was the day Nate and I met! I still remember that day- well, actually just that moment- like it was yesterday. Always reminds me how some of the most insignificant things can turn into life changing or in this case, life MAKING things. I'm so glad I went to that reunion with Brent. I'm so grateful that Heavenly Father shaped our dating and courtship time. There were so many miracles involved. What a blessing. I can't believe how much my love for Nate has grown too. It's amazing what 14 years can do. 10-6-15
GIRLS NIGHT
Emily, Lisa and I finally went out on Tuesday night. It was a late start since there was a Relief Society night, and we ended up staying out REALLY late, but it was a nice time. I kept wanting it to be more relaxing than it was. I am still struggling with social things right now. It's so hard for me to find a balance. Need to work on that. But grateful for friends to spend time with. 10-6-15
BRADLEY'S BIRTHDAY
I think Bradley had a good birthday this year. He woke up to streamers all over his room and up the stairs, a beautiful sign that Kelly made for him (cute story: in the store when we were buying posters Kelly whispered to me- but loud enough that Bradley could hear (not sure if that was intentional or not)- "Can I make Brad's sign?" The look on Bradley's face was priceless. Meant a lot to me because for some reason those two have been butting heads a lot lately. Makes me happy to know that they are still friends deep down. We had French Toast for breakfast- Bradley's choice. Nate had brought home a giant Texas donut to surprise Brad with. He snacked on it all day :). He had asked me if he could open a present before school since I usually let the kids do that- but this time- there weren't any!! We had been waiting for the perfect gift to fall in our laps... slackers... he was disappointed, but I think it was okay. He got to be the Star Citizen (or whatever he called it) for the day at school. That sounded like fun. We had planned his family party for that evening so that family could come to his flag football game. So we all headed over to the park to watch the birthday boy play. Their team kind of got creamed which was a total bummer, but we all had fun. Came home for the rest of the party- donuts and ice cream, presents and lots of visiting. We had both sets of grandparents there! Bradley was spoiled rotten with gifts :). It was a nice fun evening. Happy Birthday to Bradley! It's crazy to think that Bradley is 11 now! That seems so old. I'm so proud of who he is though. He really is such a great kid. So helpful around the house- he really is one of my go to kids when I need something done right away. He's such a fun big brother to his younger siblings. Always so fun and happy with them, and never afraid to hang out with someone smaller than him. Which would be anyone in this house :). He's the tallest! And he's not done growing I don't think! He seems to enjoy school. I love getting his no missing work emails- he is a GREAT student. I love how passionate he has become about fishing. He LOVES to take one of his little sibs and walk over to the ponds. He and Erika reeled in about 37 fish! It's cool that he takes Noah or Erika with him. He asked me the other day when he will be able to take Jack :). He's an amazing basketball player and keeps getting better and better. He spends a LOT of his time shooting hoops in the front. He has been enjoying Flag Football this season. I think he would like it more if his coach was less flaky and if the assistant coach wasn't so mean. But he's been doing great! I love his confidence and I love hearing about his games and all the drama between the boys :). At recess too. I love that Bradley talks to me! He's a good friend. I'm so glad that Heavenly Father let me be his mom. I know that he's a special spirit and that he will do big things in this life. I hope I can help point him in the right directions. 10-7-15
BABYSITTING
Charity and Kelly have been babysitting for a while now, but recently things have really picked up. They get a call almost weekly to tend. I am so proud of them and that they are willing to do that. They're making some pretty good money in the process. I can't believe how much some people pay. Good for them :). 10-8-15
MOLLY'S SHOW AND TELL
Erika had the great idea to take Molly for show and tell. We got special permission from Mrs. Piper and made it happen! It was so much fun for me to watch cute little Erika carry her precious baby Molly around and show her off to each of her classmates! With such a look of pride on her face! She is so in love with her little sister. It's so sweet! I can't help but think that these two knew each other before meeting here on earth. I always think about the days when Erika would talk about her "Baby sister" who was nowhere near coming. She would save small clothes for her in her underwear drawer, and just make plans and preparations for her. It was so cool. One of the reasons I knew we were going to get a little girl and that she was for sure coming was because of Erika. Who knows I guess, but sure seems like the case. I hope these two get a few precious years together at least. 10-9-15
STONE
Nate and the boys went and worked on their stone job up in Fruit Heights on Saturday. Gotta get that done before the snow falls. I can't wait to see it- I know it's going to be amazing. I love that the boys get to have that time with their dad and that they might even be learning a trade in the process. I think Nate enjoys their company as well. 10-10-15
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