Up Close and Personal

Nicole loves to borrow my phone, take photos, and check out my instagram. She'll like every post she sees. Nicole also made some cards for my mom that she will get better soon. Love this cute girl.

All Four

Sometimes I wonder about the future. What will it be like when I am a mother-in-law and grandmother? Will our children live far? How will we know our grandchildren? Will our children and their spouses be close to each other? Will my daughters and sons-in-law feel comfortable around us?

We have been blessed to live near my brothers and their families, and I can't explain how much joy it brings to me to see our children raised together with very hands-on grandparents just steps away. I am sure my parents never imagined how connected our lives would be one day.

There are blessings to having your children close together in age and there are blessings for having space as well. I am grateful that because they are close I can already see their friendships developing. I hope they marry good people and that they will all be great friends, just as they are today.

Marcus' Staple

Marcus had in injury at school today that required a staple in his head. Someone's loose tooth slammed into Marcus during basketball. So, we kept the tradition alive with another candygram. We've had a lot of these this year!

Seminary Set-Up

Today we set up our classroom after church in the Relief Society room. I think we won't be so crammed in there. Since I still have some Primary responsibilities Aaron graciously is teaching this week. It's really here.

Chest Bump

Mary's coach taught the girls during a previous season how to do chest bumps. They are keeping the tradition alive. Mary has some sweet moves this season. I completed my last stake baptism today. As soon as they call a replacement I'll be able to pass it all along and focus entirely on seminary. That will be nice.

First Day Part 2

Today was our first day of Seminary. We got the kids ready early and brought them to Christine's house. Then we welcomed the students and began our presentation. We were pretty crowded in the high council room. I think we will want to move to another spot. I have a feeling that if I can stay organized at home it will be a fantastic calling. It is a little bit of a sacrifice for the kids, but man, what great lessons they are learning as well. If I can just finish all my primary responsibilities this month, I'd be in good shape.

Nicole also went to her first day of preschool. She was quiet when I dropped her off, but did fine with me leaving. I was so happy for her. She is definitely ready for it. After school Noah went to his first day of piano lessons. He did well and is excited to begin.

It was a successful day of firsts around here.

First Day Part 1

Mary and Noah left for school this morning. It was so strange having Noah gone all day. I miss him. They loved their first days and from what I can tell they were well behaved for their teachers. I got a text from Misty Bennett today. She said Mary really welcomed Olivia into the class. I was so proud of her for including her and watching out for her. Mary really loved Mrd. Law's personality. It's so nice having different kinds of teachers. I think the kids learn so much from each of them. Noah had the best time playing with all his cousins, including Ben and the big boys during lunch recess. That was his favorite part, besides Mrs. Telford, who is everyone's favorite. After school we headed to 7-11 for slurpees. It was a great celebration to an awesome first day.