Evening at the Temple

Jaremy and I spent a calm evening in the temple.  I'm so grateful Heavenly Father has blessed us to do so.

Jessica Loves the Kitchen

Jessica is an excellent baker and cook. What a blessing she its to our family and will be to her own family.

Banking

During General Conference Jaremy & I had a parenting question answered about allowances.  Elder L. Tom Perry said we should let our children earn an allowance, so that its what we will do.  That way they can learn to budget. We want the kids to have chores they do just to contribute to the family and be responsible. But some out-of-the-ordinary jobs (i.e. fencing, painting, haircuts, etc.) we will pay them to do.  I'm not sure how we will afford it, but I know Heavenly Father will make it possible.  I'm grateful Heavenly Father gives us guidance in or duties as parents.

Ward Blessings

I believe the wards we have been in have not been coincidences.  I believe we have been so blessed by each one.  Perhaps, we have been able to serve and bless others as well.

In Paradise we learned so much about helping others and looking out for their needs by the service we received from dear friends.  We learned about natural medicine, homeschool, and self-reliance.  We still keep in contact with wonderful friends there. Evans, Alexanders, Hanceys, Kellers, Lawerences, and other amazing people.

In Honeyville we were reminded of the need to only speak well of others.  Also I was reminded how much my ward family encouraged me and helped my testimony and confidence to grow as a youth. Binghams, Millers, Mitsons, etc.

In Logan we felt truly needed.  We learned a lot from Sandy Neilsen about sharing and reaching out to others. We were reminded we have an awesome family.  We go on adventures and outings all the time and forget others don't always get that experience.  So we tried to share it with our friends, especially the deacons quorum and young women (all 3 of them).  It was nice to be able to share tips with all the newly weds and get great tips from the elderly.

In Riverton the leaders of most of the auxillaries came to visit us in our home even though they knew we would only be there a few months.  They welcomed us and cared enough to visit us.

In the first Herriman 2nd ward we might have been there to network among people who know who to adopt.  The kids also made great friends.

Now we are in the new Herriman 2nd ward.  We are starting out with a sea of new faces yet again.  It is challenging for the kids, but they are amazing!  It is a great opportunity to enhance our friendship skills.  We are excited to see what amazing blessings will come from being in this ward.  I hope we can contribute and help others as well.

Each ward has blessed us far more than this simple entry can sum up.  Heavenly Father is in the details of our lives.  I'm so grateful He has given us ward families.

Nice Normal Evening

Jaremy came home from work around 5:30. He immediately went outside to load green waste into the trailer with Benjamin & Moroni. Jessica & Hyrum fixed a pancake dinner. The little ones collected chestnuts off the lawn to earn 50 cents from Dad. I tended to Adelynn and scheduling tomorrow's school.  We enjoyed dinner then the kids finished school and reading next to the fire. It its not really cool, but Tank wanted the atmosphere of a fire, so... Heavenly Father has blessed our family with health and strength to enjoy this quiet evening.

Stay-Up Nights

Jaremy just took Tank on a Daddy one-on-one time.  Tank left so excited & came back thrilled.  He "got to do all the things he choose!"  They had fries, corn dogs, & frozen yogurt & play at an indoor park. It only took a bit over an hour to make memoirs and love that will go on forever. I'm so grateful for an amazing husband who cares & loves our awesome children. Heavenly Father had given me the best family in the world!

Primary Program

Sunday was the Primary Program. I am so blessed to have my beautiful children! They all did a great job! Tank said, "By doing my jobs I'm following Jesus. And I have lots of jobs!" He said it loud and clear! So cute! Everyone knows this dashing three-year-old by name and for his talkative personality.  Natalie and Ella said their parts perfectly too. They are gorgeous girls on the outside and even more beautiful on the inside. Natalie's smile is like sunshine!  She never its gloomy! And she is always serving everyone! Ella is spunky and very aware of everything. She can be loud, but sometimes goes into a thoughtful, mellow mode where she soaks it all in.  We call it Ella Malaea Mode. Hyrum gave his part very well. He spotted me in the very back (it was crowded) and flashed me a smile. I could see he a wanted to wave but remembered to be mature. He is preparing everyday for his baptism. He has a an animated excitement for life! Moroni is about to graduate from Primary. He was embarrassed to be with ask the little kids. He is a grown-up young man. He has really matured since we moved. He has become disciplined & very respectful. He controls his attitude very well and is responsible.  He will be a great holder of the Aaronic priesthood.

Of course, Jessica, Benjamin, and Adelynn weren't in the program.  They are amazing children too! I will have to brag about them another time.

I love my dear, wonderful children! They are amazing examples to me! They are precious treasures straight from Heaven! I pray I can be the mother they need. I could never be the mother they deserve in this life unless I become a perfect angel. We are working on it!