Golden Girls

Saturday, my Grandma celebrated her 88th Birthday with her friends and family.

A group of her friends call themselves the Golden Girls. They are a lively bunch and kept the party going with songs and stories and dancing!

The party was beautifully decorated by Aunty Cathie and her party planning posse. The food was delicious and made by the chefs at the Equator Restaurant and Uncle William was there to oversee things as well. We had a great time and the Birthday Girl had a wonderful day.

Happy Birthday Grandma! We love you!

A Sweet Memory

So I was unpacking yesterday..... um, yes I have been back for a month now and I am still finding things to unpack and put away. Anyway, I came across the sweetest thing.

This was taken at Boondocks in Utah. Skyler was wondering around the arcade and found this photo booth. Then he found his Grandpa. Aren't these the cutest pictures? What a sweet memory.

Reverent Child

So I must admit that I don't have the most reverent children in church. Church has been eventful the past couple weeks. The boys have been so excited to have their cousin Tiare move home again and the past couple Sundays she has come to sit with us or asks the if the boys can sit with her. So great because they have been pretty reverent when Tiare is around.

Yesterday, I was totally removed from that because Riley was fussy. I took him to the car to feed him and he quickly fell asleep. I was reading my lesson for next week when I looked down to my little reverent child just laying there with his hands clasped. He looked so sweet I had to snap this picture.

So okay, he is sleeping and all sleeping children are reverent... but still...so cute.

First Day of School

The boys were up and going this morning with a buzz of excitement because today was the first day of school! Four boys were getting dressed. Four boys were eating breakfast. Four boys were gathering their school supplies for the first day. Count them.... Alec... Micah... Brady... and Skyler. Yep. Four boys going to school.

Each one was excited for school but I was particularly worried about Skyler. He started K-3 and was excited but being away from Mom for that long? Is it possible? The solution? Dad. For the first time ever, I didn't take the boys to school on the first day. I was sad I couldn't do that but it worked. I was told Skyler was a little nervous and scared but didn't cry at all! Yes!

When I picked them up Skyler came running to me saying, "School was so fun!" and "There are girls in my class!" Oh boy! Here we go! Micah had a great big hug for me and said he had a great day at school. Brady's comment was, "Oh Mom, I worked so long and hard today!" And Alec, he had an adventure going back and forth from classroom to classroom as he started Middle School. Each one of the boys had a wonderful first day of school. What a great start for the new school year.

Last Minute

Yesterday was the last day of summer for the boys. We spent the last day playing, swimming, last minute shopping, and... sewing? Yep, me and my last minute projects. I decided to sew water bottle covers for the boys. They are so hard on water bottles and go through so many. On our trip we bought some more and I thought it would be nice to have these in a cover that will not only protect them more but also keep the water cooler for a bit longer.

I had seen a tutorial for covers online before. I think it was my good friend Barb who shared this one from Pink Chalk Studio with me. Cute idea and a great tutorial. I am such a visual learner and I loved her step by step photos.

So, yesterday and last night I tried it. Step by step and this is what I ended up with. The boys are all set for school!

A Low Key Day

Last week I enjoyed a nice low key day and it was exactly what I needed. I love those days when kids are happy and projects get finished. I had so many well wishes from so many friends. I felt so loved. And check out this card. Love it!

Thank you to everyone who made it a wonderful day.

A Special Day

The last day of our trip was a special day. It was a day that Alec received the priesthood. What a wonderful day it was.

We went to church at my brother's ward in Pleasant Grove and were met by family. Alec was blessed to be surrounded by men who are wonderful examples to him: Grandpa, Grandpa Dan, Uncle Adam, Uncle Jared and his Dad.

It is amazing to think that our family is blessed by another priesthood holder. We gathered outside my brother's chapel to take a couple photo to remember the day.

And here are a few more fun pictures of our Special Day.

Thanks to everyone for being there. We love you.