Back to School!!!

I don't know about anyone else but I have learned a lot since school has been in. I've learned that my house is so clean while everyone is gone. I've learned to let Jaylee talk in her bed when she wakes up from her nap until the kids are home. Most importantly, I've learned that I love a quiet house!!! However, I do love my cute little kids and I look forward to them coming home after school. Sabree is now in 2nd grade and her teacher is Mrs. Monroe. She is loving school! Her teacher is really great. Oliver is in Preschool at the Elementary. He attends the afternoon session. He loves it! Jaylee stays home with me but takes a nap the whole time that Ollie is gone.

Ollie and his teacher. First day of school!
Jaylee and Ollie working on a number puzzle before school.

Sabree and her teacher. First day of school!

Back to school breakfast with Grandma Adams (she works in the lunchroom).

I can't believe I have a second grader! She is so cute!

Lots of Faith!

Last week Sabree, Oliver and I had plans to go to Aunt Jana's play...Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It was at the Scera Outdoor Theater in Orem. The problem with an outdoor theater is obviously the weather! It was pouring rain. The kids wanted to go to the play so bad but I was not going to sit through a play in pouring rain with freezing cold, tired, wet kids. We sat in the car for about 10 minutes to see if it would stop raining. Sabree came up with an awesome idea...she wanted to pray for the rain to stop so we could see the play. We did say a prayer and the second we ended the prayer the rain went from down pour to drizzle and a few minute later it completely stopped! Sabree said..."we must have so much faith!" I'm so grateful for that experience! The prayer of a little girl and boy was answered. It's an experience that they'll never forget. I'm so proud of Sabree for thinking to pray. It's something we should all think of more often...for big things and small things. There is nothing that is too small or unimportant to a loving Father in Heaven.

Happy 7th Birthday Sabree

We had a very fun day with Sabree for her birthday! We started out with Mickey Mouse waffles and bacon followed by putting on makeup while wearing her new tutu that Aunt Jill made her. She went to art camp followed by a special lunch with mom and dad. The day was ended with an awesome birthday party with a bunch of her friends. We had sprinklers under the trampoline, a slip and slide, water balloon volleyball, water balloon fight and water balloon duck duck goose. The party was from 5-7 so we had pizza for dinner, cupcakes and ice cream for dessert and lots of presents! It was a successful 7 year old birthday!

At least we know Jaylee enjoyed the cupcakes!

Sabree is such a special little girl. She has always been a very helpful child. There are many times I wonder what I would do without all of her help. She's great with the kids and helps so much with cleaning and things around the house. She is a great example also. When I was out of town last week she planned the entire Family Home Evening. She worked all day to get it ready. She planned a game (bingo...she drew pictures on all the sheets), she planned the lesson, she had everyone act out the First Vision, they had a song and prayer and every bit of it was from Sabree. I'm so proud of her and all that she does. She is one amazing 7 year old! We love you Sabree.