If you can believe it, her second tooth came out two days later! Wow... this girl is going to be toothless before the new year!
Monday, November 28, 2011
332/365 & Thankful Day 28
If you can believe it, her second tooth came out two days later! Wow... this girl is going to be toothless before the new year!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
324/365 & Thankful Day 20
Then in one split second, my attitude changed.
I came in and told Kaden that I would be his new scout leader. His face lit up, he gave me a hug and could not stop smiling. He then said, "Now you get to come with me every week! You never have to miss pack meeting!"
On Sunday, He told all his friends in primary (woops... guess I should have told him it was a secret), then when the sustained me in church, he leaned over with that same lit up face, cuddled up to me and said, "Mom, I'm going to sit by you every week!"
It's all worth it. One little boy made it all worth it. I am going to LOVE this calling.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
318/365 & Thankful Day 14
This month we have been giving treats to people we are Thankful for in our neighborhood. Tonight I let the kids decide to choose one of their friends to give the treats to. They came up with the different reasons they loved their friends. (and their families).
It was so special to see them take pride into bringing up a plate of cookies and reading their note to the friend of their choice. I could tell that they felt that happiness that comes with service tonight. I'm happy I was there to experience that with them.
Kaden chose Parker Lund. When we got there, his mom told us that these cookies were exactly what he needed today because he had been pretty sad because his grandpa had passed away over the weekend. I'm so glad we could be there to put a smile on his face. When we left his house, Kaden said, "Mom, Parker is one of my very best friends". As a mom, it feels so wonderful to know that your kids have friends they care about. Kade... I'm glad Parker is your friend too. He's a great kid.
Avery chose Carter Featherstone.... Those two are great little buddies. I was noticing the other day that Avery prefers to play with boys way more than girls. She's going to be my little tom-boy that likes to wear dresses!
Brighton chose Christian Ruf. He's a little boy in our neighborhood that goes to preschool with us. Bright was so excited to be apart of the "treat giving". When he saw Christian, he gave him the cookies and said, "Hi Christian, these are for you!" Then he gave him a hug!! It was so cute!! I wish I would have taken pictures of each one of them passing out their treats, but I hope it was a night they won't soon forget.
It was so special to see them take pride into bringing up a plate of cookies and reading their note to the friend of their choice. I could tell that they felt that happiness that comes with service tonight. I'm happy I was there to experience that with them.
Kaden chose Parker Lund. When we got there, his mom told us that these cookies were exactly what he needed today because he had been pretty sad because his grandpa had passed away over the weekend. I'm so glad we could be there to put a smile on his face. When we left his house, Kaden said, "Mom, Parker is one of my very best friends". As a mom, it feels so wonderful to know that your kids have friends they care about. Kade... I'm glad Parker is your friend too. He's a great kid.
Avery chose Carter Featherstone.... Those two are great little buddies. I was noticing the other day that Avery prefers to play with boys way more than girls. She's going to be my little tom-boy that likes to wear dresses!
Brighton chose Christian Ruf. He's a little boy in our neighborhood that goes to preschool with us. Bright was so excited to be apart of the "treat giving". When he saw Christian, he gave him the cookies and said, "Hi Christian, these are for you!" Then he gave him a hug!! It was so cute!! I wish I would have taken pictures of each one of them passing out their treats, but I hope it was a night they won't soon forget.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
317/365
Today was our primary program. I've been lucky enough to be in the primary presidency for over 3 years now. In fact, this was the 4th program I've gotten to write. I have to admit, besides being in primary with my kids, writing and planning the program every year is my FAVORITE part of my calling!!
Our primary is huge! We've got about 100 kids that are active. So, that leads to a somewhat challenging task to make sure each child has a special part in the program. It's evolved over the years. The first year I tried to get each kid to say a speaking part. Close to 100 speaking parts is next to impossible!!! As well as a little monotonous. We made it work, but I know it could have been better.
Four years later and with a little experience under my belt, I feel like this was the best one yet. I said goodbye to the one-liners and opted for more small group singing numbers, kids reading scripture verses and about 12 kids that gave 1-2 minute talks that they wrote themselves. It was amazing! The talks were heartfelt, the songs were powerful and the spirit was strong. I love my calling. Especially this time of year.
Some ask me if I'm glad the program is over and usually I would be shouting for joy, but this year is a bit different. I'm a bit sad actually. Next week we're getting released. The bishop let us know a few weeks ago. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Change is always good, but change is also bitter-sweet. It's crazy how attached you get to your callings. It's been fun being in primary, it's been super fun being in there with my kids. I will miss it. I wonder what's next for me?? I guess we'll find out soon enough.
But for now.... I get one more Sunday to enjoy these cute little kids. They all did so great today in the program. I wish I could record it. I would love to watch it from the eyes of the congregation. Getting all the kiddos to the right spot at the right time is a show within itself that I'm the only lucky one to experience! It's those super cool moments that makes calling so much fun.
Our primary is huge! We've got about 100 kids that are active. So, that leads to a somewhat challenging task to make sure each child has a special part in the program. It's evolved over the years. The first year I tried to get each kid to say a speaking part. Close to 100 speaking parts is next to impossible!!! As well as a little monotonous. We made it work, but I know it could have been better.
Four years later and with a little experience under my belt, I feel like this was the best one yet. I said goodbye to the one-liners and opted for more small group singing numbers, kids reading scripture verses and about 12 kids that gave 1-2 minute talks that they wrote themselves. It was amazing! The talks were heartfelt, the songs were powerful and the spirit was strong. I love my calling. Especially this time of year.
Some ask me if I'm glad the program is over and usually I would be shouting for joy, but this year is a bit different. I'm a bit sad actually. Next week we're getting released. The bishop let us know a few weeks ago. I'm not sure how I feel about it. Change is always good, but change is also bitter-sweet. It's crazy how attached you get to your callings. It's been fun being in primary, it's been super fun being in there with my kids. I will miss it. I wonder what's next for me?? I guess we'll find out soon enough.
But for now.... I get one more Sunday to enjoy these cute little kids. They all did so great today in the program. I wish I could record it. I would love to watch it from the eyes of the congregation. Getting all the kiddos to the right spot at the right time is a show within itself that I'm the only lucky one to experience! It's those super cool moments that makes calling so much fun.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
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