We had a classic American barbecue dinner to celebrate Mary's birthday with the family, per Mary's request. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, watermelon, chocolate satin pie... it was so simple and easy it made me feel like it was my birthday. I'm feeling so grateful for our Mary Sunshine...
We had a busy soccer schedule with games all over and team photos in between. Since we finished reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and took the AR test at school, we decided to watch the movie to celebrate. The kids loved it and it was so nice to snuggle up together and relax.
Cameron spent most of the time during the movie writing his name. He has really gotten into writing it lately...and of course, I'm loving that.
Tonight was MRE's Daddy Daughter Dance. They danced, they went out to eat, they chatted...the night was a huge success, again. I love these special traditions.
I visit teach a woman who decided to go through the temple for the first time this evening. It was my first time being an escort (one of two) and it was a very interesting experience. At the beginning, I found myself constantly worried about what she thought, hoping to explain anything and everything...and then I realized that I just needed to be still and let her feel the beautiful Spirit that is already there. There is a sweet love present at the temple. I remember that the first time I went through all I felt was God's abundant love. I didn't feel nervous to remember the words or actions. God's purpose was to bless me and I just let myself enjoy it all. When we left I asked her what she thought and she replied that she was going to let herself take it all in. I hope that she will want to return with me again.
Cameron is on a card kick. He's now moved on from checkers to war and Old Maid. He and Nicole played it forever this afternoon.
I really loved this work that came home in the homework folders today...
Noah, with a hashtag next to his name. There has been a lot of funny #hashtag jokes lately...
This morning we went to decorate Mary's spotlight display in her classroom. The students share things they can do with the rest of the class, then a few days after the kids present step-by-step instructions for the class to participate in. Mary chose to share her piano skills.
