Jacob made a goal earlier this year that he wanted to be in the scriptures more. I was thrilled to try and support him in this. This year we have been studying the Old Testament as a family and so Jacob wanted to dive more into that. One way Jacob specifically wanted to get more …
DOUBLE DIGITS?!!! How?! When did this happen! Ten feels like such a big number! I truly do not know where the time has gone. But watching this boy grow continues to be one of the greatest joys of my life. Kids get so excited for their birthdays and it’s so much fun to watch and …
These sweeties had a piano recital earlier this month and did so well! I am so proud of them and the time they spend practicing and learning the piano. I hope it brings them joy for themselves and also that they see the joy it can bring to others. Jacob played “Mr. McGill’s Boop Sha-Bop!” …
As Jacob is wrapping up his fourth grade year he has grown a lot in his reading. He continues to just devourer books. He often has multiple books going at the same time, which secretly drives me crazy, but it works for him! He has jumped several reading levels this year, but I asked him …
Thoughts this Winter Oh this winter. As I am writing this, we are in the thick of what feels like MADNESS, so I will try and reflect on the whole winter and not just our current status! This winter treated us really well in many ways. We are still, miraculously, where I kind of wanted …
I probably say it every time I post about my kids, but they are all changing and growing up at lightning speed these days. I constantly wish to slow down time and yet I am also so excited about the people they are becoming and can’t wait to see what the future has in store …
Thoughts this Autumn This autumn has been surprisingly wonderful for our little schoolhouse. I was worried going into this school year. I was worried how I was going to manage all of the needs of my little crew but WE ARE DOING IT! My day is FULL but oh so good. I feel like I …
Jacob made a goal the end of September to learn how to better take care of our home – specifically, how to use the dishwasher! It is pretty amazing when your kiddo voluntarily wants to learn how to do something that is going to make YOUR life simpler! Let’s just say, I was very supportive …
“Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great. Behold, the Lord requireth the heart and a willing mind.” Doctrine & Covenants 64:33 A couple weeks ago, Jacob, Sarah, and Benjamin were able to participate in our ward’s …
Thoughts this Summer Oh boy, this summer has been a doozy. There has been so much going on both in reality and in my head {do I sound insane by saying that?}. What I mean is that there has just been a lot of thoughts floating around and I am just plain tired. June was …