Way to go boys!
Jilli got an umbrella for her birthday and has been waiting patiently to use it. She was so thrilled to be outside splashing around with her newest accessory.
Nate and I had the privilege of going to the temple together a couple weeks back. The church had come out with a new movie and we were especially excited to see it since a family friend, Corbin Allred, was a main actor in it. I love the temple! What peace it brings to my soul.
Our Mebane church building is coming along beautifully! Jilli and I were able to attend the steeple raising and couple weeks back and it was so neat to see what a difference it made to the church when it was on. After 6 1/2 years of driving an hour round trip to the church, five minutes to and from sounds divine!
For a couple days last week I worked on this sun at the gym's Kid Zone. It measures about 7 feet and I was most proud of myself for freehanding the circle and getting it pretty spot on.
Nothing like sleeping children to remind me how much I adore them, even after rough days. Such sweet kids!
There's major construction happening behind our house, which means lots of holes, lots of red dirt and happy kids.
Me, sporting my USU shirt on the day of the big game, USU vs. BYU. Too bad the Ags couldn't hold it together -- they lost their QB early on to injury and ended up getting stomped on, 31 - 14.
Love this picture of Nate and Jilli -- he sure does love that little girl of his!
This was taken yesterday as Mac read Jilli a Halloween book. He's so good to her.
Some of our family's favorite YW, Madison and Destiny. I'm so lucky to have such wonderful girls in our ward!
Little Miss was so tired after YW's -- thankfully Madison and Destiny gave her their pumpkin to take home, since it doubled beautifully as a pillow.
Beckam was chosen as the first Terrific Kid in his class this year. He is such a smart little guy and has transitioned to Kindergarten so well! This is what Ms. Faerber had to say about him: "Beckam is a Terrific Kid! From the very first day of school, Beckam has worked hard and given 110% in everything! He thinks deeply and makes great contributions to our class discussions. He is also a kind and caring friend, who includes everyone. Beckam, we are so proud of you! What a great start to Kindergarten!" Beck really is terrific -- I didn't need an award to tell me so, but it is fun for him to be celebrated!
Bert and Kelly came out to visit for a few days in late September. While they were here, we took the kids out early from school and headed to the zoo for a fun-filled and tiring afternoon. The kids loved having both Bert and Kelly around and really bonded with both of them.
Jilli told me yesterday in the van,
J: Remember yesterday when me and Beckam were mad at eachother?
Me: Yeah
J: Well, my stomach really wanted me to kick Beckam but then I remembered you saying "Did you learn your lesson" and because I did, I didn't kick Beckam!
I love that she is actually listening to me, despite the many times that I think she isn't.
We were so blessed to listen to General Conference this past weekend. The kids did fairly well and I was actually able to watch all 8 hours of it. I look forward to receiving the Ensign and digging through the talks at my own pace.
Tomorrow Nate is taking a call from IHC regarding an offer that they are giving him for a job in Salt Lake. I"m not sure what to think. What I thought would be such an easy decision for us, has turned out quite emotional and complicated. NC has really become home to us and I can't imagine our little family anywhere else. It'll be interested to see how it all works out -- I just pray that we can decide with the guidance of the Spirit. I take comfort in knowing that the Lord won't let us stray too far off the path He intends us to take as long as we are keeping His commandments.
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