Grace had her big Shakespeare project this week. Remember the set she made? She filmed her birds “acting” as Romeo and Juliet and played that for her class and made them all cookies. She’s getting to be a good baker. And she got an A, which is awesome and typical. Mostly we have no school issues with her. Sometimes she gets in trouble for correcting a teacher. Which they don’t like even if she’s right. And we always have PE issues. With her chronic pain it’s always a challenge. 

This week we had a nice YW night. The stake came to our house, because the building was getting the carpets cleaned so no one could go in and we didn’t want to cancel. They had a nice presentation for the girls. I think it really meant a lot to them to have the stake leaders come and bonus the stake gets to know the girls better.

I work. But this week didn’t on Thursday because I had a job interview to have my own classroom. It went well. The next step is to do a demonstration lesson that will be filmed and shown to the committee when they hire. I got assigned 6th grade math for my lesson...so I might be working at Barnes and Noble or still subbing next year. 

I subbed wood shop earlier on the week. We read about, extensively and with great detail, the 12 types for glue used in woodworking. I know lucky! Right? 

Today I’m in 7th grade science and we are learning about the periodic table of elements. 

Cat continues to entertain us.

I took Ethan’s eagle picture and sent off announcements to print. We are having his court of honor right before the wedding, since everyone will be in town.

Super excited: tonight “a wrinkle in time”, the movie, is hitting theaters. That was one of my favorite books when I was in 5th-6th grade.

Sunday is a sweet day of rest. We lite a fire, made a crock pot dinner, slept in late (which doesn’t mean that much when you normally get up so early). I had a presidency meeting. Grace has been working on personal progress and this year is planting a garden. She started her seedlings today. It was is Fast Sunday and the testimonies were sweet and powerful.

The cute little owls were a birthday present from Sierra. She got them in Korea and I love them!

Saturday we cleaned and did laundry. We went to Cafe Rio and Ethan got a haircut. Grace is my grocery shopping buddy and we went to the store.

Friday Rob and I had a date. It rained both Friday and Saturday. 

Thursday night we went to a Gentri concert. Rob and I did. Ethan had soccer practice. Grace had homework. 

My seminary subbing days are over. It was good but hard.

We talked a lot about having a heart that is soft and willing to harken to the Lord. It is always good to reflect on the state of our hearts. Are we being teachable and humble? Are we forgiving and charitble? Do we allow little offenses to scar our relationships? Being flawed and selfish and altogether mortal it is too easy to be hard hearted. I am reminded of that every day. Here’s a small example: Thursday Rob wanted to go to the concert. None of the rest of us wanted to go. Ethan had practice until 7 and that’s when the concert started. Rob went on his own and after I picked up the boy I planned to stay home with the kids. I knew R was bummed that he went alone so instead I decided to meet him there. Even after I sat down by him I was still annoyed not to be doing what I wanted. My heart was hard. I really had to take a good look at myself and knock it off. After that I enjoyed the music and testimonies. I also looked around and saw several single sisters there who I am sure would have loved to be sitting by a faithful loving husband holding his hand and listening to the beautiful music. It is good to count your blessings and to be grateful. If you can’t think of any it’s good to pray that they will be brought to your remembrance, the Lord will remind you. It is good to be soft hearted and full of love for God, and all His children. 

End of February

I’ve been subbing seminary. Ethan’s class. It’s really fun and I love that it forces me to spend a couple hours a day in the scriptures. It’s early though and that’s hard. I get up at 4:45, which no one loves. When I feel tired I remind myself that it’s a privilege to be healthy and strong enough to serve. I am sure Cheryl would much rather be getting up each morning and teaching than going to chemo and being sick. 

Rob also sacrifices when I get asked to sub. He is a lighter sleeper than I am so I’m sure he hears me getting ready. Also on the days I sub, which is every day lately, he has to get Lu up and out the door. He’s been a trooper. 

One silver lining to working a lot (for $ outside the home) is he has been so helpful at home. There is nothing more attractive than a man doing dishes or vacuuming:)

We had our new beginnings last night and it went well. Grace gave a little talk, as well as several other girls. It was simple but sweet and I think our incoming girls felt excitement and welcomed. 

I’m doing a week long sub job in a 5th grade class this week. They are good so it’s been a pretty nice week so far. Today was awesome because we had PE, library and computer lab!

Homeward bound

After a long drive  home and a visit that was too short we made it home.

The kids both had good weekends with their friends and were safe and well taken care of.

Rob and I had a pleasant drive, just long. We read to each other, listened to music, napped (me), drank 5 hr energy (both of us), stopped to walk the dog and had lots of time to talk.

Last trip pic. We were enjoying Sierra’s trip pictures and stories.

Provo City Center

Hannah went to the temple today. It was a wonderful experience. When you raise a child you hope one day that this will happens. That they will grow up to love the Lord and want to covenant with Him and serve him. Hannah does. She is a wonderful young woman who always strives to do what’s right. It was so special for me to sit by her side and be with her today in the house of the Lord.


We had many family members come and our like-family friends the Blacks.  I hope Hannah always knows how many people love her and always remembers this special day.

Three Years Old!

This boy turned 3 last week and today we had a party!! 

We went to nicklemania and played games!

Then came home for pizza and cake and presents!

Awful picture of me but a very fun party!

Girls day

I’m going to skip the stressful parts:

Like slippery roads, and having to get four new tires😩

And just talk about the great stuff!

We went to SLC to get Hannah’s dress. She tried it in and was so beautiful!

We also had a super fun baby shower for Jenna and the baby girls!!

We had yummy food!

The cutest guests:)

And got beautiful gifts. 

It was so fun to see some many friends and loved ones!

Also: I got to be the mystery reader at Tatum’s class, which was super exciting. She was surprised:)