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.

Mouse Party!

We read the book Mouse and the Motorcycle with the kids this summer along with some friends in the ward. On Tuesday we had a mouse party with the other families (Lou Anne Randall and Signe Leatham). It was a lot of fun. We ate Mickey Mouse waffles, made a mouse craft, played a mouse game and read several other mouse books. The kids loved it! We look forward to reading many more books and having many more parties!

Flying with Grandpa

We had a fun day today. My parents flew to Fillmore to see us. My dad flew Sabree and Oliver around Millard county 2 different times. They just couldn't get enough flying in. They had a great time. They were asking grandpa so many questions. One of Sabree's questions taught me more about my dad. I found out that he actually had his first flying lesson with an instructor at the age of 8. I had no idea that he had real lessons that young. Can you imagine, that's only 1 year older than Sabree! CRAZY! I don't know how I'd feel about her preparing for her first flight lesson! Anyway, I love seeing my dad fly. He has been flying commercially for about 18 years but I never get to watch him in the cockpit. I think is takes a lot of talent to do what he does. Good job dad!

I just want to thank my mom and dad for taking the time to come and see us and fly the kids around. We really appreciate it!

(Pictures to follow in the next couple of days!!!)

Little Monkey's

We had a great Hogle Zoo trip. We were there right at 9:00 in the morning when they opened. All the animals were alert and there were no crowds. It was the best zoo trip I have ever had! The kids were totally into it. Jaylee loved the monkeys and the elephant. Oliver loved the spiders, snakes and lizards. Sabree loved the Giraffe.

Don't they look so excited!

The train ride is always the most exciting part of the zoo...for everyone! I love having those couple of minutes to relax and catch your breath in some shade!

Father and Sons

Luke and Oliver headed on a Father and Sons ward campout a while ago, of course I'm catching up. I just thought that Oliver was so cute when he was leaving with his dad. They had a great time, even with all of the rain. Here are a few pictures from that event.

Cutest face in the world!

I couldn't resist! This has got to be one of the funniest pictures!

Luke is such a good dad. He also slept out in the tent in our backyard. We stayed up until about 10:30 p.m. telling stories before I came in the house to my comfortable bed so I could "listen for Jaylee" while Luke slept out with Sabree and Oliver. It was a lot of fun staying up late telling stories though. Plus I didn't feel too bad...Luke and the kids had mattresses in the tent. We really know how to "rough it" around here!