The latest goings on (is "goings on" a correct statement?)

The kids are motivated by treats and parties so we have been earning a Book of Mormon Reading Half Thru party. We finally got there this month. Each kid had a friend over for fun and candy and a late night watching a movie. Not only did they get a party but the Spirit that we feel that comes into the living room each night we read from the scriptures is worth the cavities and difficulty of keeping the routine. T can read a few words on his own now, instead of just repeating them. The older 2 are really good at the Scriptural language now and S. is better every night at patiently waiting her turn to say, in 3 year old jabber and valley talk what Daddy reads to her.I am surprised that the 2nd time around reading the Book of Mormon that we don't get bored, just the opposite though. The prophets and other characters are becoming more real and more is being understood.What a great challenge and what great blessing we have been given undertaking Scripture Night every night. Anyone who hasn't tried it recently really should, you might be surprised at how great it makes the rest of life.

 

 

D. and wonderful helpers finally finished the Roof! Hooray!

Part of the view of Utah Lake and the Valley from up there. Its Awesome(minus the power lines)!

Yard work was next on the list after the Roof project. To keep S. occupied one day I made the mistake of letting her take a few pictures around the yard. Although pictures of dirt and out of focus rocks are fun to take they aren't as fun to look at. The worst part about letting a 3 yr old carefully(and only semi-supervised) use a camera is the inevitable dropping or otherwise mauling of the camera. Fortunately it is under warranty, although I won't have use of it for a few weeks. Oh the trade offs we make for a few hours of trimming and weeding. I still think it was worth it, just next time I will barter with less expensive and less used items and Not electronics.

Caught red handed, well red toenailed at least.

Labor Day, er um, Week

Who knew that taking old shingles off of the roof would create a pile of mess as tall as the actual roof?! BTW where are the trash cans and bikes that used to live here? Just wondering.

A couple of roofing pros and PeterPan showed up. J/K. I wish that getting up there were as easy as flying like Pan though, the ladder terrifies me!

Huge  THANK YOU!!! to the neighbors, and family that showed up to help. We would still be doing tear off a week later instead of a day away from completion.

Now, if the ladder didnt scare me so much this little guy still would. Short Story, but a scary one: Daddy tells kids who are helping to just "jump off" onto the tramp. "Its like the diving board at the pool." Fortunately mom wasnt there to have a heart attack(kids wouldnt be up there at all if mom were there!) . Unfortunately daddy forgot that T. isnt your average 5yr old who jumps in feet first. I'ts head first or nothing! Good news. He landed it. Nice! The End.

Speaking of nice. My Super Nice sister spent the entire day watching my kids, feeding them several times and then CLENAED MY HOUSE!!! Wow! Thank You so much!! Just knowing the kids were still alive would have been good enough. How did you do that all with 1 hand (babycakes in the other)?!

Countdown to Kindergerten 3,2,1 BlastOff!

Walking to the First Day(couldnt help walking along the fence at least some of the way)!

Kinny Garteners get to hang out with the Hawk!

School is going to be great! When is recess?!

Finally, the long awaited day is here!