Sunday, August 29, 2010

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

First Day of School...

I can't believe school started!!  The kids were so excited!!
Christian looking studly on his first day of first grade
Grant was almost as excited as I was for the kids to go to school :)
He ended up sleeping the whole time!!  Lots of quiet time for me...almost too much
But I was able to conquer this mountain while Grant slept...I have no problem getting the clothes washed...the clean ones just keep piling up...I HATE FOLDING LAUNDRY!!  I must say it is much easier to do when I am by myself!!  I was also able to read, write in my journal and shower before noon...pure bliss!!
Nina was so excited to start Kindergarten...they have a wonderful program for her here that we are so excited about!!
She even gets to ride the bus!!  She rode it home today and I think it was the highlight!!
They had all the kids outside waiting to go in...the boys were not to excited about me walking them to their classrooms (sniff...) so I took advantage of the photos outside.

Nina was all about the pictures...

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What an amazing young man he is...So handsome!!
I can't believe all three of them are in school all day (this week is 1/2 days)
Matthew is a fifth grader!!
We live close enough that the boys will walk together...it was fun to all walk together today...Matthew seemed to stay a couple of houses in front of us the whole way...is he just excited or embarrassed to be walking with his Mama???

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

By their FRUITS you will know them

We had a family reunion up in Park City last week.  It was super fun and I was reminded again how amazing my family is!!  My parents are the greatest...I hope that as one of their "fruits" I can make them proud and let everyone know how wonderful they are.  They have always taught by example.  I learned early on what selfless service meant.  They taught me not to judge and how important it is to think of others before myself.  They truly live what they believe.  I love them so much!!  My siblings are also amazing "fruits". They are all working hard to raise their families.  It was so fun to hang out with them and make awesome memories.  It was great to see all of our kids having fun together.  One day while we were there Matthew said, "Nathan (his cousin) is my family and he is my friend....he is my family friend!"  It is so nice to have "family friends!" 

click on the photos...they are way better large!
 
In other news....Matthew and Christian found out this morning that they passed their karate test and are now sporting their YELLOW belts!!  Super exciting!!  Also...I have to admit that I am a little excited for school to start!!  7 days...not that I am counting down!  Matthew, Chrisitan, and Nina will all be full day (Ben too) ;)...  I have loved this summer, but it is always nice to get back into a schedule and routine.