Always an adventure

A couple of weeks ago Ila and I got to have a girls night.  The two of us drove up to Rexburg for Pearls baptism.  We got to meet up with Justin's family and Crystal's family and we went out to eat at Famous Daves.  Afterward Ila and I stayed in a hotel together.  It was fun to have some time alone with her.

The boys stayed busy finishing up a stake service project (Adam is in the stake young mens presidency) and then Avram had football.

Happy

It was hard to get up this morning to get the kids to school.  It was dark when we left the house and everyone was doing their best to try and not loose their patience.

After I dropped the kids off and started heading toward the gym my breathe was taken away as I saw the beauty of the morning that was in front of me.  

I thought to myself, “you do not yet look so happy as I mean you to be.” CS Lewis

These pictures do not show the beauty that lay in front of me but I thank the Lord for the happiness that he has placed in my life.

Lol, to top off this morning look what was in front of my house when I got home

Conference Weekend

This weekend was conference.  It was such an amazing weekend!  I love conference!  There were so many wonderful talks.  I learned a lot!!!
Saturday evening Crystal, Pearl, Ila and I went to dinner and women's conference.  Both Pearl and Ila are now 8 and so this was their first women's session.

Sunday afternoon we had Nicholle and her family and the Adams come to our house to listen to the afternoon session and have lunch.  We just had hoagie sandwiches so it was and easy meal and easy clean up.
We also got in a game of spoons Sunday evening (we all thought of you mom)

Oct is here

It is bringing to cool down here.  It is beautiful weather and a beautiful time of year.  Ila and I decorated for Halloween this week.  What would I do without a daughter?  She is the only one that cares about things like this.





I decided to follow moms tradition of the creepy man on the porch.  It has scared several people already.

I think I mention that I am in charge of the bulletin board for Ilas class this year.  I am trying to change up the "typical" bulletin board themes.  So far the kids have really enjoyed the boards.

Avram is 15

Avram turned 15!  Its scary to think that we are only a few years away from a mission.  Avram is a great kid.  Once he gets something down he is the most reliable child you will ever meet.  He has to work a lot harder than most people to understand things and to retain information.  Avram can become interested in something and become an expert at it.

Avram is a good boy and he wants to do what is right.  He is respectful, especially to his mother.

Avram and I have been through some rough times but every moment was worth it to have such a great teenager.