PRIMARY PROGRAM
Our Program was so much stress for the past couple months, but went SO WELL!! I don't think we could have asked for better! The kids all did amazing! I loved how it turned out. It's funny how no matter how worried we are or how much we plan and prepare- it really comes down to the Spirit. It was neat. We had so many compliments on our little comment cards that we weren't able to read them all in Primary. We gave the kids cookies and chocolate milk and let them play the chimes for music time. It was a lot of fun! Glad to have it done :). 12-11-16
FHE
We did our traditional train ride down to SLC for the Temple Square lights this week. We got off to kind of a late start thanks to the dumb plumber situation. We hurried to the train station in all our bundled up warm clothes. Pretty uneventful and everyone was just happy and enjoying the ride together... love that. We decided to wait and get dinner at City Creek Food Court before the lights. So we battled our way through the crowds and lines to get some food, found the only empty table in the whole place and sat down to eat. That was fun too. Everyone was so happy and grateful for everything :). We walked back to temple square passing the windows with the candy displays. That was a lot of fun. Even Molly liked those. This was about the only thing she liked and didn't cry through though, unfortunately. She was too cold I think. We got to Temple Square around 7:30, got some pictures of the temple and reflection pond (tradition) and then walked back to Mom and Dad's spot :). Jack was really wanting to touch some water, so I let him on our way back toward the temple- I think I'm his new favorite :). By then it was getting pretty late, so we had to pass on our JB's hot chocolate tradition and decided to just hit the light rail after walking through Temple Square and looking at the Nativity. We didn't have to wait too long for the light rail, but we had a half hour wait at the train! Kinda crazy. Way too cold for that. Poor Molly struggled. Everyone else was still having the time of their lives. The train ride home was great/uneventful. Charity and I talked to the lady I was sitting by. Then we came home and had our own hot chocolate :). I was shocked when I looked up and saw that it was 9:45!!! Time for bed!! Fun night though! 12-12-16
TEMPLE TUESDAY SHADOWBROOK
So this is the 4th month of Temple Tuesday since the ward split and we had 2 girls come :). Besides Charity, Kelly and Bradley of course. So it's not completely fizzled out :). But Savannah (the one who urged me to continue doing it and was the most persuasive) has yet to come. Interesting :). This week was crazy because I totally didn't wake up to my alarm at all! I woke up at 5:03 (three minutes after I'm supposed to be done picking all the girls up!) to Nate saying, "Aren't you going to the temple this morning?" Pretty crazy, mad dash to get ready! I looked like death, but I was out the door by 5:12. I felt bad I was so late, but the temple wasn't as crowded as it sometimes get when we get off to a late start, so that was a blessing. It's a bummer that they don't allow the parents/leaders to do the baptisms unless it's family names anymore. But I did get to poke my head in and watch my kids get baptized :). I love the temple. It's so perfect. 12-13-16
FIELD TRIP DAY
Everyone seemed to be having field trips this week! I didn't get to go to any of them! Such a bummer. But Noah went and sang at the retirement center. Luke went to Cinemark. Bradley got to go sing for the Jr. High choirs. Pretty fun and busy day for everyone! 12-13-16
CHARITY'S 4.0 DINNER
This was Charity's 3rd 4.0! I am so proud of her! We started this dinner thing back when I thought it wasn't going to happen too often, but now we're re-thinking it :). Just kidding. Charity chose The Habit this time :). It's such a nice time to spend with her- I'm glad she is still working toward goals and has a plan for her life. I love that she is so self-motivated and is reaching these successes on her own. It really is all her! She does a great job! Really, we couldn't be more proud of her. 12-13-16
GRANDPA RUSS
Today we were chosen to help drive Russ (and Ruth) to IMC for a couple of routine exams to follow up on his stay there. We went in thinking it would be an hour or so and that we would go get some lunch at Mimi's Cafe (Grandma Ruthie's choice :) ) afterwards. Well, about two hours into it, Ruth, Jack, Molly and I were walking through the basement halls of the hospital to get over to the ER where Russ and Nate were. He'd had some problems with some blood clots and they were getting larger so they wanted him looked at further. This was SUCH a bummer. Especially for Ruth. I felt so bad listening to her talk to Nate on the phone about it. So another couple hours of sitting in the waiting room later, we headed out to go get everyone some lunch. Another hour of waiting and we were on our way, leaving Grandma and Grandpa there to fend for themselves, yet again. It's so hard to have him back in there! Nate got word when we got home that he was being admitted and was going to be there for at least five days til they get word back about some of his blood tests. So frustrating. Poor guy. And poor Ruth! I feel so bummed for them. I really hope that the doctors are just being overly cautious and that things will turn out fine. He needs to recover and get back to life! 12-15-16
HATCHES
I don't know if I've mentioned yet that the Hatches are officially Utahns again :). Well, they're in Utah and will be for a month and a half :). It's been a lot of fun to see them a few times and finally have them back in the picture! They came over today and we finally got to visit- it's been a while! I feel so bad that we haven't been able to go over there to see them. Their kids are so grown up and so much fun to talk to. I love Savannah! She gave me the sweetest run up and jump hug when we got here (they'd been waiting for us on the porch) then gave me a big hug and kiss later too! Such a sweetheart! I loved it :). We're all very excited for our Gingerbread house night coming up :). 12-15-16
BRADLEY'S CHOIR CONCERT
We all got to go to Bradley's choir concert tonight. He got to sing a special ensemble in the first number- did a great job! I'm so proud of him and all the hard work he's put into this choir. He hasn't missed a single practice and he's been so good at trying out on his own and making it his. I've been really impressed. He did amazing- the choir was amazing- it was a lot of fun to see. Ms. Wood does an awesome job. I wish I'd been able to get more pictures- Miss Molly wasn't having the whole sitting in the chair business- we had to stand in the back through most of it. It's been a lot of fun to see all our new Ponds Park friends though, when we go to school things- I feel like I know a lot more people suddenly. That's been great! 12-15-16
LAST SUPER PACK MEETING
I'm so relieved to be moving on from the Super Pack. It was a novel idea, but just wasn't functioning well since the Shadowbrook ward joined. There are just too many people!! So we went up to the Layton Lights for our last one together. It turned out great! Such a relief with all the stress that went into it. I'm looking forward to us having our own in the future. 12-15-16
DEACONS BASKETBALL
Bradley's been really enjoying church ball! He really gets into it and plans how it's going to go. Tonight he got to play with the Deacons at 7:00 while we were all at Pack Meeting and then again with the Teachers and Priests (at the Last's request) from 8:30-9:30. That was pretty cool for him :). 12-15-16
ITCHING AND STOMACH ACHES
Some weird little symptoms we've been experiencing lately- Charity, Erika and I have all been having itchy scalps! No dandruff, no redness, just itchy! It's been SO VERY ANNOYING! And poor Erika- it's really been disabling for her! I feel like I've tried everything. Different shampoos, dandruff, moisturizing ones, and tea tree oil. Different conditioners. Clean pillow cases, more showers! It's been nuts!! Nothing is working! We did get the soft water up and running so I'm hoping that will help a little (assuming it's from the dry air). We'll see. If it doesn't, I just ordered some Melaleuca oil from Diane- that should certainly do the trick... right? Also, Kelly has started back with the stomach aches. It's been a couple years not so regular pains, and now we're back to everyday. I wish I knew what to do for her. She's been taking the probiotic pills. Doesn't seem to be working as well as before. I think she needs to go off dairy again for a bit. Not completely, just the really hard stuff- milk, cheese, and yogurts. We'll see. 12-15-16
FAST DAY
Our Stake is doing a year long fast- having each family fast for a different day. We chose December 17th. Too bad we didn't know it was going to be the same day as our Family party. Not that it was a huge deal, and fasting is hard no matter what, but it made cooking all the food (Nate did it, not me), and getting things all ready to go just a little harder. And we were starving by the time the party started. And grumpy unfortunately. But let me say that I really LOVED participating in this fast. It really meant a lot to me and made me feel like I was somehow contributing. I hope that the Missionary work will grow and that our efforts will be recognized. I personally keep praying for missionary opportunities. 12-17-16
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