Week of 9-30-18

GENERAL AUTHORITY REVIEW
I was feeling so awesome about my sharing times all week, getting things ready and knowing that what I was doing was what Heavenly Father wanted me to do.  Well, of course, after the fact, I felt the opposite.  I hate it when I feel that way after.  I wish I could just do something and then feel awesome.  I read a book in Junior Primary which ended up being a lot of fun with the kids on the floor to look at the pictures.  I had to race out of there a few minutes early to go see Charity get set apart.  And that one was okay.  But in Senior Primary, I did a little General Authority review, which was a matching game with some facts about each one, along with something they taught last conference, and it just didn't flow the way I had pictured.  I will say that the kids were awesome and didn't need to be calmed down, which was nice, but I am not sure they were able to learn anything.  Which totally bummed me out.  Hopefully the Lord worked some miracles and was able to teach them something through the spirit.  I am still struggling with Sharing time.  Two years later. I had to race out of Senior Primary as well, to go to the Youth meeting with the YM/YW/Parents with the Bishop.  So kind of anti-climactic!  9-30-18

CHARITY- LAUREL PRESIDENT
Charity got set apart as the Laurel President Sunday.  This was really exciting for her.  She has been really anxious to be a class president.  She really was made for that kind of position.  I am really excited for her to experience that.  I remember when I was Laurel President though, so it's hard for me to accept that she is old enough!  She will do great!  I loved her setting apart blessing.  It's so fun to hear what Heavenly Father wants for her.  9-30-18

KELLY'S PATRIARCHAL BLESSING
This is one of my new favorite parenting paychecks :).  One of the perks of being a mom is being able to hear and witness a patriarchal blessing of one of your precious little jewels!  Kelly got to receive hers on Sunday and it was so beautiful!  Words cannot express the feeling that washed over me when the Patriarch said things that only Heavenly Father could have prompted him to say.  It was so incredible.  I love hearing about someone who I know so well from the perspective of our loving Heavenly Father.  It's just so neat!  I loved hearing about the blessings he wants her to receive, all the beautiful promises, and the happy life she has ahead!  Like Nate said, I already have a deep love and respect for her future husband, just from hearing about him in her blessing :).  It's so neat to be part of all of that!  I can't wait for the next one!  9-30-18

FINISHING THE BOOK OF MORMON
I finished reading the Book of Mormon again!  This time was different than it's been in a while.  It was hard for me to get into it because it took me almost the whole thing to figure out a good study routine.  I was so happy to find the ldsscripturepower.org or whatever it is, and have some direction.  Since I found that, I really just breezed right through.  I missed several work outs because I couldn't put my scriptures down :).  So I was happy to finish it.  It's neat to have new things stand out every time.  One thing that stood out to me this time, in Moroni 10, was the part that says, "deny yourselves of all ungodliness".  Got me thinking about what things in my life are "ungodly".  I do have a lot of things I could work on that I think will help me to feel closer to my Heavenly Father.  It was a great reminder.  I'm excited to start back over.  10-1-18

THE DUMP X3
We took our third load to the dump on Monday evening (since we were headed up that way with the trailer anyway), backyard stuff- mainly the shed this time.  It has been so fun to actually be making some progress on this journey toward getting our basketball court!  It's kind of nuts how much work there is to do and how much stuff we've already done, but I love that we're doing it as a family!  It's actually been kind of fun.  10-1-18

CHARITY AND KELLY BEDS
We found some cute white bed frames that will also work as storage for the girls.  I had been looking for a bed for Charity since hers broke, but this was perfect to find two matching ones!  They need a fresh coat of paint, but they're VERY sturdy and should last a good while!  Which is a really nice thought.  I'm so thankful for Nate and that he was willing to drive all the way to North Ogden to get them with me!  10-1-18

FHE
For Molly's lesson we had a testimony meeting and she got to call on people as they raised their hand to stand up and bear their testimony.  She loved the power and did such a good job :).  I loved hearing everyone's purest, simplest testimonies!  And like Jack said, when we bear our testimonies we can feel The Spirit.  So true.  I miss doing that with my family as a kid, so this was a cool experience.  We played Nickel Nickel Who's Got the Nickel for Nate's game.  That was a lot of fun too!  I think everyone would agree that watching Molly want to play, then figure it out, and then finally play it just like the big kids and get SUPER excited at the end- was the favorite part!  She was so funny!  So much fun!  We had Oreos for the treat- Nate and I had his delicious Chocolate Ice cream- first time making it with the Cacao- AMAZING!!!  It was a nice evening.  10-1-18

LUNCH WITH STACEY
I had a great time with Stacey on Tuesday.  We FINALLY went to lunch after talking about it for at least four years, haha!  Kind of how it goes with everyone I guess.  Molly could have been better, way better, but she was fine.  It was cute to see her reaction to the birds outside in the rain.  Stacey is a good friend- I like that we see a lot of things the same way.  Then I don't feel so abnormal.  10-2-18

PTA BOARD MEETING
This meeting reconfirmed for me how happy I am that I am NOT the PTA President this year.  What an annoying meeting!  I hate how nothing can change or be done about the lame stuff that exists.  It's so frustrating.  I had to go to talk about P/T conference dinners, but I do not see myself going again anytime soon.  SO LAME!!  10-3-18

DENTIST AGAIN
Bro. Christensen gave me a pill to take before my appointment this week.  He really wanted me to just get a bunch of work done all at once so that he "doesn't end up another dentist in a long line of dentists that I just don't go back to".  Kind of funny, but also very true, so not as funny.  I was hesitant to take the pill- I hate taking medicine- but the thought of it going better and being an easier visit sounded too good.  I don't know how well it worked.  Nate seemed to think it did, but Dave didn't.  I was mostly sleepy the whole time.  I think I woke up a lot.  But I don't remember most of it.  Which is really nice.  Nate was there the whole time so I don't feel as dumb about what I may have said, or whatever, so I think it was fine.  He was able to work on the top right side of my mouth, fillings and crowning.  He did way more than we'd planned so that was nice.  I like being able to eat on that side again.  I am feeling really good about all the work I've been able to get done recently.  I just wish we could take care of these two that are still driving me nuts.  I think he purposely chose to take care of the ones that aren't bothering me so that I will come back to do the rest.  We'll see.  When I got home I mostly slept, which would have been nicer if Molly hadn't been so needy.  Nate was gone to YM along with all the big helpers.  10-3-18

P/T CONFERENCES (not to be confused with SEP conferences since they changed the name AGAIN)
We had awesome conferences this time!  Minus the fact that Molly screamed through half of it all.  I did them back to back again, which I need to stop doing.  And I scheduled them on Thursday thinking Nate would be able to be there, but he got scheduled for overtime which was a bummer.  Not to mention I picked times BEFORE Charity and Kelly were out of school so they weren't as much help either.  So not to self: schedule after 2:20, on a FRIDAY, and don't do them back to back.  Not that I had a whole lot of control because when I was finally able to get on to schedule- most of the goods times were gone.  So anyway-
Mrs. Burns said that Jack is doing great!  We talked about how much his handwriting has improved, what a good kid he is- not talking to friends and stuff, and that his reading is getting better.  He is at level in all areas which was a relief.  I was worried about that. We also talked about how he could work on paying better attention, following directions, and not going to La La Land.  I think he's getting the hand of things and enjoying school.  He told me the other day that he likes to learn.  That's pretty remarkable.  I'm happy he's enjoying Mrs. Burns and that she's not too overwhelming for him :).  She's such a good teacher.
Mrs. Masterson said so many good things about Erika.  She is above where she needs to be in all areas.  She's a good student, good helper, and a pleasure to have in the class.  She set a new bead read goal and I think she's going to work harder on that.  Her typing score was incredible!  I'm so proud of her and what she is doing in school.
Mrs. Moncur had all good things to say about Noah as well.  She argued with how hard he was on himself in his self evaluation, saying he is better than he thinks, but she likes his growth mindset and wants him to improve even more.  He was way above the required level in all areas as well.  Pretty cool!  I wish we could have talked better with Mrs. Moncur, Molly screamed almost the entire time.
We went and picked out books from the book fair while Charity wrestled with Molly and then we made like a tree and got out of there.  10-4-18

P/T CONFERENCE DINNER
So during all the chaos of the Molly show during conferences, I was stressing about the dumb dinner for the teachers.  I hurried home, got the last minute things done- thanks to Nate I only had to do the last minute stuff- he did the meat for me.  I headed over to the school, got it all set up and ready for everyone to bring their salads and desserts.  I actually all went really smoothly, nobody forgot to bring their food so we had MORE than enough food.  Like way more.  Which is almost a bummer, but whatever.  Those teachers do not eat "food for 40" I'm just going to say that.  10-4-18

KELLY GAME
I got to go watch Kelly's game in between set up and take down from the dinners.  She's doing really well this season.  It's definitely a learning year for her team, but I remember fall last year being a little like this.  She needs some momentum is all.  She'll get it.  Still fun to watch her play!  I love it.  10-4-18

BRAD'S FAMILY PARTY
We took a couple pizzas to school for lunch for Brad and his friends on Friday- kind of in place of birthday tables I think, the Junior High kids have decided this is the tradition :).  It wasn't even his birthday, but since his birthday was on Sunday, we figured this was okay.  I think he liked it.  That evening was his family party.  We invited everyone to Dartside, but Grandma Ruthie was the only one able to join us.  She was fun to have there.  I think she enjoyed watching them, once she got past the idea of them shooting each other.  She kept wondering if the things they were shooting hurt.  Then she would talk about paint ball.  It was cute.  She, Molly and I sat in the dark little viewing room.  Nate and the rest of the kids played.  It was a lot of fun to watch them.  We came home for Fish Rice Krispie Treat "cake" and cupcakes and ice cream.  Brad opened a couple presents and we all just played around.  Lots of fun.  I hope Brad could feel the love.  10-4-18


GENERAL CONFERENCE
I LOVED General Conference this year!  I feel like I adequately prepared myself for it for the first time in a few years.  I was so ready!  And so excited.  It felt like so many things were pointed at me.  I received so much personal revelation all weekend and so many answers to prayers.  It was like someone opened up a map and drew lines of where I need to go on it.  I loved it.  I think the coolest part was what happened before and during the Women's session.  In between the last session on Saturday and the Women's session that night, I had to go pick up Charity from work.  On my way there, I started thanking Heavenly Father for all that He had given me during those first two sessions.  I was telling him all the stuff I loved, and thanking him for everything I felt prompted to write down, and all was feeling really good and then I got talking about my confusion and thoughts about having another baby.  I have spent MANY hours pondering and praying about this subject because time after time I feel prompted that we should have another baby, but I've known Nate doesn't agree.  So I finally ended the topic with "if you want us to have another baby, you are going to have to say something to Nate.  He is not on board and I am not going to talk to him about it anymore.  I've bugged him enough with the subject and I am done.  So if you want us to- you tell him!"  And I was really done with the whole idea.  I know that Nate is close to the Spirit and can receive revelation just like I can, if not better, so I decided I would just sit back and wait- if that is what Heavenly Father wants.  So then I moved on to the next thing and that was my concern with how I do not know if it is Heavenly Father giving me thoughts that I am not enough or if it is satan.  I find myself feeling so confused sometimes about whether I am receiving promptings or not.  This got me kind of sad.  I was actually in tears by the time I got to Charity's work.  So I quickly wiped the tears and put this all aside.  Not really thinking a whole lot more about it.  Well, fast forward to the Women's session, which we MIRACULOUSLY made it to on time!  Even though we had had to juggle Ruby's birthday party and such.  So as I was walking in to the Women's session, I decided to remind myself that this meeting isn't usually the one that touches me the most.  I am usually prepared for it to be the best and then slightly disappointed, so I was trying to prepare myself for it to not be too magnificent.  Well, two talks in- I wish I could remember who was speaking- but she gave a talk about following promptings and how the voices that make us feel worthless or like we will never be enough are from satan, the ones that tell us we can do better and motivate us to do better are from Heavenly Father.  This might sound like a no brainer, but for whatever reason, I needed this inspiration!  Her whole talk was so perfect for what I had talked to Heavenly Father about.  I looked around at everyone thinking that I kind of felt bad that everyone had to listen to this talk that was given just for me.  I was feeling pretty awesome that Heavenly Father had answered a prayer I'd prayed only an hour before!  Then President Eyring spoke and HIS talk was AMAZING!!!  It was all about mothers.  The only bad thing was that I could feel him telling me that I was not to leave Nate receiving that revelation on his own- that I NEEDED to tell him the thoughts I had had earlier that day about having another baby.  He said things that continually gave me that impression!!  I felt like Heavenly Father was saying- you will not tell me what to do- I will tell you :).  It was a hard thing to hear because I knew how Nate felt about things, but I had committed to doing the things I am prompted to do just minutes before hearing this talk!  I promised Heavenly Father I would talk to him.  THEN President Oaks's talk was another one just pushing me in that same direction!  He talked about how many babies are being born into homes where they will not have the blessings of the Gospel.  It is hard to think about having another baby (being pregnant especially), but the thought of one more spirit being able to be raised in a loving righteous home, makes me feel like I would really be helping Heavenly Father out.  It seems like the right thing to do.  Not something Heavenly Father is requiring of us to do, but more something we can do to show Him our love and that we are willing to sacrifice and do hard things to bring about His work.  The thought has occurred to me that this could be an Isaac sacrificing Jacob type thing- where he just wants to see if we will be willing, but either way- I have decided it is worth it to show Heavenly Father my faith.  So anyway- this reconfirmed all that I was thinking during the day and from Pres. Eyring's talk.  THEN President Nelson spoke!  His talk was ANOTHER ONE that was JUST FOR ME!!  It was amazing!  All about being a mother.  All about our roles as mothers.  It was amazing.  And reconfirmed AGAIN for me that I needed to talk to Nate and that this was the right thing.  It was really really cool!!  I loved the things Pres. Nelson asked us to do as well- I am on my social media fast still.  Feels amazing.  I was really glad that me and three of my girls got to go to the Stake Center together to hear this beautiful meeting.  It was really amazing and just what I needed.  There was a lot of resolve in me that night.  Too bad I didn't get to talk to Nate for another day.  10-6-18

RUBY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

In between conference and the Women's session, I took Molly to Ruby's party.  I had planned on just dropping her off but there were so many people there, I worried about Molly getting lost in it all and having an accident, or getting scared or something, so I stayed.  It was THE CUTEST party though!  Natalie went ALL OUT.  Molly LOVED it!  She was in heaven during that first half.  She got her own pony ears and tail, colored a picture of a pony, and then as they were starting pin the tail on the pony I left to go get Charity.  When I got back she had made a snow globe and was hunting for gems all over their living room!  So cute!  She got to watch Ruby open her presents and then had cake and ice cream.  She was getting pretty tired by this time.  And it was really time for us to get going, but she had SO MUCH FUN!!  It was adorable!  

Week of 9-23-18

JAKE'S FAREWELL
We woke up at 5:00 am, dragged everyone out of bed and got up to the Idaho Maynes' church by 9:15 (we were a little late thanks to my bathroom break plus surprise).  It was a nice drive for the most part.  Becky had come with us so we talked with her a little.  Most of the kids slept, so that was nice for them.  Church was great- I loved Jake's talk.  He is going to make a great missionary, I have no doubt about that.  The kids loved being the visitors in Primary and YM/YW.  Relief Society was nice too.  It's always different to go to RS when I've been in Primary for so long.  But I did have a nice time discussing ministering- I really want to get better at that.  We stayed at the Idaho Maynes' house eating food and treats til 3:00!  It was a really nice time!  I loved all the discussion we were all having!  Austin and Caden have grown up so much- it's crazy to have them there with all the adults talking about adult things- gets me kind of excited for my kids to reach that stage... but also not.  We had a nice drive home- listened to the BYU talk Nate had learned about from someone in the nursery.  It was really cool!  All about LCHFMP dieting.  I'm so fascinated by it I've listened to it several times along with some other podcasts by the same professor.  Makes me feel like this is a good direction for me.  We got home around 6:00.  Said goodbye to Becky, got settled in and ate some food (no formal dinner for us), then showed Cokeville Miracle to Nate!  He loved it.  9-23-18

BACK ACHE
So last week during all of our driving around, I had reached into the back seat to help Molly with something and reached too far, pulling something in my back.  It's been sore since then, and the yard work Saturday didn't seem to help, but nothing like how it felt Monday morning!!  I struggled to get comfortable in bed Sunday night and then waking up Monday morning so stiff!  I did some stretching routine from my AthleanXX, but by the afternoon I was barely able to move!  It was awful!  Shooting pain randomly no matter what I did- something hurt it!  It was so bad I ended up just sitting down on the couch and crying.  Poor kids- they never know what to do, but they're always so sweet to put their arms around me or offer to help with things- Brad offered to finish dinner like a sweetheart!  It was bad.  I was grateful the Ibu/Tylenol helped that night and I was able to sleep.  Tuesday was another repeat of Monday, maybe slightly less painful, so hopefully it's getting better slowly.  Not my favorite way to spend my empty week that I'd planned to catch up and get my house under control!  So annoying!  9-24-18

FHE
Nate did a really awesome lesson about our formal callings to come to earth and to this particular family.  He typed up and handed out "calls" to each kid with the words from his mission call, but changed to talk about them being called into this family.  It was so cool to watch them read it and experience just how special and important that really is.  I have so many strong feelings about how our kids came to this family and in what position and who decided what... I was glad Nate let me share that with them.  I think it was a really meaningful lesson- I was so glad he had been inspired to do that.  We drew names for Christmas as my activity since I was writhing in pain on the couch and could barely move.  Then went to Menchies for Charity's treat.  I loved everyone's laughter about Molly's hiccups in the car as she was trying to say, "A birthday party?" (like the clown on Inside Out- since we had been trying to come up with a fun Halloween themed costumes).  I LOVE it when everyone is enjoying the same thing together.  Makes me happy.  9-24-18

TUESDAY BACK PAIN
So the pain is still there.  I was a little relieved when Summer cancelled our plans to hang out today because driving to the school to do reading and driving back was more than my back wanted today.  Molly and I sat around most of the day hoping my back muscles would get enough relax in between making and delivering potatoes for the High School teachers, driving kids home from school and to their various practices and such, but I don't think it worked.  Not my favorite.  9-25-18

NOAH'S HEART THING
So I just want to document that Noah had an experience with the heart thing today that lasted much longer than usual.  And was bothering him enough to call and have me bring him home.  Yes, I realize he could have been faking it, but just in case he's not.  I don't remember ever having it last that long.  I need to talk with Brent.  Noah said that it seemed to hurt when he was bending over.  Interesting.  He was however just fine after a short nap and wanted to go back to the school for Race Cats!  9-25-18

ROCKET DERBY

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apparently these are the only pics we got from this activity.  mom fail.  But it does capture Noah's rocket sticking itself in the grass quite nicely.

We had a Rocket Derby for Pack Meeting tonight!  SO much fun!  I had no idea how cool this would be!  I wish I'd brought my camera!  The rockets went SO HIGH!  I was glad that they let all the kids make one and launch them.  Noah had a great time as well.  Good stuff!  9-25-18

MOLLY'S FIRST BIRTHDAY INVITE

Molly got invited to Ruby's Pony party!  She was so excited!  Which is cute because she had no idea what that even meant :). 9-26-18

COURT OF HONOR
We FINALLY had another court of honor.  I think it's been well over a year.  And the last one we went to Brad was so new, I don't know if he was awarded anything.  Anyway.  It was a nice night!  Noah babysat Jack and Molly until Charity and Kelly got home so Nate and I got to sit there alone together!  Kinda nice.  Erika was in the play room.  I got some pics.  They were awarded tons of merit badges and their First Rank! 9-26-18

The best part about Pack Meeting/Court of Honor is running around the gym after.  

We think this is Erika's new conditioning for her next race :).

CHARITY ASKING TO CHRISTMAS DANCE

Charity FINALLY got up the courage, and had the time to ask Jac to Christmas dance!  She used my awesome idea with the bucket of ice cream and oreo "dirt" with gummi worms to ask him.  It was pretty hard to doorbell ditch it because he was outside when we were there, but we had the idea to just leave the bucket on the sidewalk and then anonymously (with my phone) text him that it was there.  She was pretty stressed and nervous about it, but in the end, I think she had a good time.  His reaction was pretty funny, once he found her name, but I think he was pleasantly surprised :).  

NOAH'S BIKE FIELD TRIP WITH NATE

I signed Nate up to go on this field trip with Noah and it ended up being a lot of fun (or so they say :) ).  All I know is when Molly and I were walking home from the school, on our really long walk :), we got to see all the fifth graders on their bikes and then following closely behind, Nate riding in Natalie's van, with his bike in the back of Mr. Paver's truck!  He of course got a flat tire- that's what usually happens right after we fix a flat.  I think he managed to have some fun regardless.  We need to get them to write up something.  9-27-18

FIRST LAX GAME OF THE SEASON!

Kelly's first game was on Thursday.  They had to play American Fork which was a bummer considering how good that team is. It wasn't the funnest game to play, we lost by a lot, but it was really good to see how our team is doing.  This is clearly going to be a growing year.  We have so many new girls and they're all so young, but I can see their potential!  Gets me excited for the next couple years.  Kelly didn't love this game or the weird scrimmage thing after.  Here's to next week's game :).  9-27-18

MOLLY

Molly was "going go poop" at Kelly's game so we ran over to the Seminary building which thankfully was open for Parent Teacher conferences, so she could use the bathroom.  I took her in the tiny room and helped her with her panties and such.  Well-- and you can just stop reading when I've said too much, but this was too funny not to ingrain this into our memory-- I looked in the toilet and saw the biggest poop I've seen in a while.  Especially having come out of my tiny little Molly!  So I mentioned how big it was.  Molly's reply: Yep. Big. Big. Big. Long. Poop."  Totally nonchalant!  I busted up, of course, and have used it as my, "I don't know what to say" quote whenever we're looking for something to say.  HILARIOUS!  9-27-18

JACK'S CLASS READING

I got to go read with Jack's class for the first time, on Friday.  He was so sweet to me and so happy to see me!  Hugged me like crazy :).  Then he acted all official when Mrs. Burns gave him the books to carry-- such a cutie!  I think we could work on his reading skills a little better, but it was fun to be with him.  9-28-18

JUNIOR JAZZ NIGHT

Our big fun for Friday night- which I was so happy we were able to do and had no other conflicting things- we went to the Vivint Smart Home Arena to shoot some free throws on the court, play some games and get free shirts, and then sit in our awesome seats to watch the 3-point contest between a lot of the Jazz players.  Brad wore Nate's new Mitchell jersey.  Charity borrowed one of Nate's Jazz shirts (why doesn't she have one of her own you ask?  I don't know, we need to fix that).  Noah and Erika were wearing their Junior Jazz jerseys.  We were set!  What a fun night!!  The kids had a blast!  Even Molly did pretty good during the slow parts!  I was so relieved!  Everyone kept thanking us for taking them- it really was a fun night.  If only we'd been able to get pictures with all the players like last year.  But still- such a fun night with THE WHOLE FAMILY!!  Been a while since we had everyone together for something like that. We stopped at Panda Express on our way home.  9-28-18

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER

Kelly's team has decided they want new uniforms.  Much to the parents' dismay.  It's kind of a weird year to get new ones, with the Farmington girls leaving next year, but I'm all for something other than brown :).  So they decided to start fundraising.  Their first idea was a car wash!  The girls put this together all by themselves, under the direction of Kiersten and probably her mom :).  I was impressed because until the day of, we weren't even sure if they had a water supply :).  Fun stuff.  But it was great!  They made $541 dollars!  Their last car they washed was a guy who gave them $100!!!  Pretty cool.  I think that's a great start and a big dent into the $3,000-ish they will need :).  Kelly got to make the signs and held them up.   We were able to go get both of our cars washed following Erika's soccer game!  It is always fun to see Kelly in action.  9-29-18

DATE WITH ERIKA

I can't believe I keep forgetting to take pictures on these dates with my kids!  I'm such a slacker!  Saturday night was my date with Erika!  She is the second to last one!  She had given me the Panda Express card, so that's where we went!  It is always fun to sit and visit one on one with Erika.  She kept me very entertained the entire time :).  I just love my Erika.  I loved that when I asked her how she felt about her soccer game she said, "That girl was so tall!!"  There was a REALLY tall black girls on the opposing team and she was VERY tall!  Funny Erika.  We had a great time!  9-29-18

LUKE RUSH FUNPLEX

Luke has been feeling like his life is pretty dull.  We helped him plan something with Clint to spice things up a bit.  Who doesn't need that once in a while.  So I took them up to Rush Funplex on Saturday.  I'll admit I was regretting my statement that I was "fine with taking him and a friend somewhere and letting them play on their own and picking them up", and was a little nervous dropping them off, but they did great!  No problems.  And I think they even had some fun.  It was nice to have something for Luke to look forward to and enjoy like that.  He needed a little break.  9-29-18

YEAH ERIKA!!

These pictures did not turn out as good as I'd expected- the coloring is all wrong.  Which totally bums me out since the lighting was so perfect!  But how could we pass up action photos of Erika playing soccer!  She's amazing!  And so fun to watch!  This game she played goalie first and then forward which was a lot of fun!  I asked her how she felt about the game at the end and she said, "That girl was SO TALL!"  See if you can find her in the pictures.