Well school has started for us, we are now on our third week, and kids are loving it. So am I.
Mathoni is now in the third grade and doing book reports, its so fun because I remember third grade and doing those kinds of things. Mathoni works hard at any task he is given. He worked so hard with reading this summer that he earned a couple of passes to 7 Peaks- and had a blast!
Joseph is in second. Misses his first grade teacher but enjoying his new teacher. He is so bright and catchs on quick. He loves to sing and randomly throws out an English accent for no reason. I love it!
Both boys are green belts now and starting sparring. They love Tae kwon doe and are doing so well.
Ezra is still in Preschool. But doing great there. All his theripists love working with him. Who wouldn't? When ever he gets home he searches and calls for "baby girl" if she isn't at the door waiting. Its so cute to watch those two.
Eliza gets mornings free with me. We enjoy it. She is so observant and wants to tag a long where ever I go and then try to help. She loves to be read too. She is growing up so fast, it is sometimes hard to believe that she will be two in five months.
Stephen is had at work where ever he goes, in the field, around the house and out of town. We miss his witty comments, laughter, sageness and hugs- hurry home.
I am keeping busy with helping out at school, and UAF, Karate and everything in between.
I am so blessed to have my children around me, keeping me busy and teaching me how to be a better person. I am so blessed to be the mother of four active, vibrent and wonderful children. I am very pleased with all of thier accomplishments and adventures.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
August Recap
Life just gets better all of the time. Glenn surprised us and came home this week, Tuesday. It has been wonderful having him home. I see him and my heart jumps for joy. Then today, Leon surprised us and was home when we got back from Church. Hurray! It is so good to have them back.
We enjoyed a wonderful few days at Bear Lake with much of the family, Stephen's family, Levi's family, Mike's family and those at home. Brigham and Maranda joined us the last night. We camped up the canyon from the North end of the lake and went down to the lake to enjoy the water Monday and Tuesday. Dad, Mike, Scott, and Gabe worked during the day and spent the later afternoon with us at the lake. Stephen went to work with them the first day but had to leave for a job in Rexburg on Tuesday. Levi had to leave early for work also. Mike brought Thane Jessop up to work with him and we enjoyed getting to know him a little. The lake was perfect and we had a wonderful time.
A week and a half later we were camping again with the Thompson Family order down at the campground in Mt. Pleasant. That was lots of fun also. Mike and Stephen's families were there and we got to spend time with LaRee and children too. I really enjoyed both campouts.
The weekend of the Thompson Family campout there was a bazaar held at the RCA. It was a great success. Dad and Momma Marion went and helped out for a few hours. Landon went with them but the rest of us stayed at camp. We moms had spent a lot of time sewing up items to sell, it was fun but stressful with everything else that goes on in our lives. We were glad to be able to help out in a small way.
Taylor brought LaRee and their children home between our campouts. It was so good to see them. Taylor headed back out to Georgia to finish the season and an extended season as well. We'll be glad when he is really home.
We spent this last weekend at the RCA Building with the youth activity. We all went except Thomas and Landon. It is hard to believe that there are only two left at home that are too young to attend youth activities. Glenn was there and I for one was glad to see him, from time to time, among the youth. I think we eached enjoyed the two days there very much. The weekend was centered around our ancestors and their faithfulness and the Prophet Joseph Smith. It was wonderful. Saturday night there was a formal dinner and dance. It was an amazing sight to see about 400 youth and staff seated at a formal dinner with candle light and all. We enjoyed some wonderful speakers and a "wall experience" that left a big impression on all of us. You will have to ask one of the teenagers to share their view of the experience.
The garden has been producing lots. If anyone wants cucumbers we have plenty and then some. We have actually canned beens and beets this year. I've never done beans. It has been fun even though at times I feel there just isn't time to do it all. We have lots of peppers as well. We tried canning them as well. They seemed to work out well. The tomatoes are ripening and we have enjoyed them some. We have to do something with the chickens though. They are running free and they like the tomatoes so most that we pick have chicken pecks in them. I'm not very happy about that. Hopefully Dad will be able to get them to stay in the run that he and the boys put together. He said he would try to clip their wings to they can't fly out.
School starts in just over a week and of course we are not ready. But, "Ready or not here it comes!" The last month has been a bit of a whirl wind so it might be very good for us to have something to regulate our lives a little. Even if I don't want it yet.
That is about all for now. Love you all and look forward to having everyone back home again soon.
We enjoyed a wonderful few days at Bear Lake with much of the family, Stephen's family, Levi's family, Mike's family and those at home. Brigham and Maranda joined us the last night. We camped up the canyon from the North end of the lake and went down to the lake to enjoy the water Monday and Tuesday. Dad, Mike, Scott, and Gabe worked during the day and spent the later afternoon with us at the lake. Stephen went to work with them the first day but had to leave for a job in Rexburg on Tuesday. Levi had to leave early for work also. Mike brought Thane Jessop up to work with him and we enjoyed getting to know him a little. The lake was perfect and we had a wonderful time.
A week and a half later we were camping again with the Thompson Family order down at the campground in Mt. Pleasant. That was lots of fun also. Mike and Stephen's families were there and we got to spend time with LaRee and children too. I really enjoyed both campouts.
The weekend of the Thompson Family campout there was a bazaar held at the RCA. It was a great success. Dad and Momma Marion went and helped out for a few hours. Landon went with them but the rest of us stayed at camp. We moms had spent a lot of time sewing up items to sell, it was fun but stressful with everything else that goes on in our lives. We were glad to be able to help out in a small way.
Taylor brought LaRee and their children home between our campouts. It was so good to see them. Taylor headed back out to Georgia to finish the season and an extended season as well. We'll be glad when he is really home.
We spent this last weekend at the RCA Building with the youth activity. We all went except Thomas and Landon. It is hard to believe that there are only two left at home that are too young to attend youth activities. Glenn was there and I for one was glad to see him, from time to time, among the youth. I think we eached enjoyed the two days there very much. The weekend was centered around our ancestors and their faithfulness and the Prophet Joseph Smith. It was wonderful. Saturday night there was a formal dinner and dance. It was an amazing sight to see about 400 youth and staff seated at a formal dinner with candle light and all. We enjoyed some wonderful speakers and a "wall experience" that left a big impression on all of us. You will have to ask one of the teenagers to share their view of the experience.
The garden has been producing lots. If anyone wants cucumbers we have plenty and then some. We have actually canned beens and beets this year. I've never done beans. It has been fun even though at times I feel there just isn't time to do it all. We have lots of peppers as well. We tried canning them as well. They seemed to work out well. The tomatoes are ripening and we have enjoyed them some. We have to do something with the chickens though. They are running free and they like the tomatoes so most that we pick have chicken pecks in them. I'm not very happy about that. Hopefully Dad will be able to get them to stay in the run that he and the boys put together. He said he would try to clip their wings to they can't fly out.
School starts in just over a week and of course we are not ready. But, "Ready or not here it comes!" The last month has been a bit of a whirl wind so it might be very good for us to have something to regulate our lives a little. Even if I don't want it yet.
That is about all for now. Love you all and look forward to having everyone back home again soon.
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