Friday, October 24, 2014

Piano Nerd

Mary and Noah had their first recital of the new school year. This one is always fun because the kids dress up and play Halloween songs for each other. I sent the kids with a KitKat piano, which we've done in the past.

Following the recital we headed to the school carnival, which was loads of fun and loads of chaos and people. After getting the kids home I headed to Kaleidescope with a few ladies to celebrate Christine's birthday. Aaron stayed with the kids after he performed his PTA Treasurer responsibilities at the carnival...it was a cute sight seeing them all lined up in our king bed.

Busy day.




Thursday, October 23, 2014

The Patch...Again!

One more trip to the pumpkin patch today, this time in a monsoon! Plus, we had to travel to Phoenix to this particular patch with some confusing road work as well. This farm is a much better field trip because they teach you about the plants and animals. Unfortunately the kids didn't get to climb up the haystacks and do other outdoor games because it was too wet. I have a feeling we'll be back though, so I shouldn't worry one bit.



Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Josh Drives!

We made Josh some breakfast in bed this morning to celebrate his SIXTEENTH birthday. I simply cannot believe it. The kids sang to him and we asked him over later in the day to show us his new temporary license. So excited for him.

It's also Christine's birthday. We got to watch Estelle for a little bit this morning while she went to the doctor and went out to breakfast with Jared. We loved having her over. What a special day.


Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Retakes?

To keep?
 or to not keep?

That is the question.

I'm not loving Noah's photo, but who's to say that a retake would look better.I swear they look cuter in real life.

Monday, October 20, 2014

A family that hot tubs together...

stays together!

Tonight for FHE we went hot tubbing as a family. It felt so good in the crisp cool air. We decided to play a little game of truth or dare which was pretty hilarious. But the funny part was that we learned Mary has a boyfriend from one of her truth questions. Hmmm. We may have to play this game every Monday!


Sunday, October 19, 2014

Don't Ever Forget to Pray

Mary was asked to sing in a little quartet at church today. She was so excited to perform. And it sounded very lovely, although it maybe the shortest song ever written.

I secretly taped it for my mom so she could watch her in action. It was so short though that I barely hit the record button in time.



I can't stop thinking about Damian's amazing talk today. It was on a conference message called "Like a Broken Vessel" by Elder Holland about how to help those who are struggling with depression and difficult challenges. He talked about three things we can do to help other around us. We can be kind, nonjudgmental, and merciful. I love this. The older I get the more I see that people are usually trying to do their best. We all have stories and pasts that affect us for good or bad and we just can't judge. There is only one person who knows our hearts and even then it's our responsibility to just love and think the best of others. I am grateful for this message. It is changing the way I look at others and my desire be like the Savior.

My mom made a delicious meal for the family to eat together after church. Even when she's not well she's still thinking of others. Nina and Nikki were doing strange things to their hair...such beautiful girls.


Saturday, October 18, 2014

You bet!

After soccer games and all our typical Saturday hoopla we went to see Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day. It was a sweet family movie. Then we met up with Jared's family for dinner at Mucho Gusto. Elise bet Nikki 5 bucks if she would eat a lime. Always up for a challenge Nikki accepted and poor Jared had to pay up.