I love cut flowers especially from Clay
I taught a lesson about blooming where you are planted a couple of weeks ago. I studied how certain flowers bloom. For instance, tulips need dry hot summers and cold winters. But we aren't all tulips.
The key for me to bloom is patience.
I can't expect to just "get it" right away especially moving to new places and schools. Patience is key.
We are finally blooming here in Boulder...it took awhile.
Audrey had a 4th grade hike behind the school and she took this photo off the trail.
Me chaperoning on the hike( excuse thumb in photo)
We celebrated Chester's 6th birthday.
He requested Indian food at Curry N' Kabob.
He had a great Super hero/ X-MEN themed birthday party with friends from scchool!
We found the perfect cake for him since he doesn't like cake or frosting...strawberry shortcake!
I used his Grandma's almond cake recipe for the base. Delicious!
Lucy at her Young Women in Excellence evening. She earned her Knowledge value. Five hours of sewing lessons from me and countless hours on construction lessons from Dad.
With Marna Alexander in the back and our group of young women.
Date night with Mom at Sweet Cow!
Morning date with Mom after a doctor visit at the donut shop.
I cut my hair shorter and this is the face of coming home after a Costco trip(necessary evil) and finally they started carrying nestle toll house chocolate chips in huge bags. Thank you! That Kirkland brand was terrible.
Chester started soccer and I can't help but think he might be better carrying a ball on the field and shoving people to the ground.
Took a family picnic last Sunday afternoon up to Golden Gate State Park. So relaxing to get away from the construction and see all the changing aspens.
With the girls before the General Women's Meeting last night.
And dinner after at the Huckleberry in downtown Louisville.
So quaint and fun, it was the perfect night.
Lucy is growing up gorgeous.
She is delightful.
Audrey has a good big sister to have and share her life with.
And introducing the newest member of our family!
I finally did it and it is so nice to hear Henry's playing and Lucy began practicing again. Once it moved in I realized, wait, this house is small!
But it is bursting with love, forgiveness, faith and hope, patience, prayer and learning.
Oh, and music, lot's of laughter and very tall children
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Hopefully, that is what they will remember and not every time I ask them to sit up straight, clear the table,talk nicely to me, not hit each other(HENRY), brush your teeth for the umpteenth time, pick up your towels clothes-toys-books off the floor. That is the part of my job I do not love. My Mom told me when we started our family, disciplining your children is more about having to discipline yourself to do the job.
So, that's why I need all those chocolate chips :)
Here is a peek at our back splash in our kitchen.
Too cool, well, at least I think it is!
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