Kid perspective

Maddie informed me today that when she grows up she's going to be nice to her kids. I replied that sounds good. She then defined what she meant by that. She won't make her kids do morning magnets and clean the front room. She'll do it for them so they can play and play. All I could do was smile. I'm pretty sure I said something similar when I was a kid. 😊

A Christmas Carol

It's started!! Opening night was Saturday and today will be my third out of like 24 shows. I think I finally have all the makeup and other supplies I need. Even went shopping Tuesday night after the show to pick up a few more things. 😊. I'm having so much fun and God is teaching me so much through this show and experience! He is so good!! All the little things I've thought were disasters have turned out to be blessings! And really everything is going so wonderfully!!  I'm so grateful!!

 

 

 

First snow

Monday night there was a big snowstorm! The next day we made sure all the kids had snow stuff that fit them. And of course we had to try it out!

 

 

 

 

 

Car wash

Today the boys and I made a carwash.

 

 

It was Sean's idea. And we had a lot of fun building it!

Garden wall

Here's a project we've been designing and dreaming about for a couple of months. Slowly been working on it. But Matt went crazy this week and we were able to finish it! Well a little trimming but it's done!! 

I can't find our concept picture. But here are the posts and final!

 

 

Apple pie

At school Maddie learned about how apples grow. Then they tasted yummy things made from apples. One was an apple pie and Maddie begged for us to make one. I've never made a pie before. Helped but never been the principal chef. But we decided to try. Matt picked apples and peeled and cored them and Sean washed them. But with conference starting Matt and I finished up the rest. The recipe was really easy and it was so much fun! We shared with Matt's family and it seemed well received. Looking forward to making some more sometime! 

  

 

    

 

School, softball, etc

Maddie started school this year! Kindergarten!  It took her a couple of weeks to feel comfortable. Her teacher sent pictures which made it easier to ask questions about school. Now we get long stories, songs, and chants. It's fun! 

 

First day!

Matt plays on the company softball team. They've done pretty good and he likes it! We only got to go to the first couple games but the kids liked it so much they play with him at home. Sean has gotten pretty good at bat and has a good arm! (I think it's from throwing dirty laundry down the stairs as part of chores). 😄. Collin also tries to hit the ball. 

 

Here's Collin at the game.

 
 Matt in his jersey. 

Sean and Collin and Mom were a little lost without Maddie at first but we're slowly adjusting. 😊

 

 

We're doing well and having fun!  

Oh and HUGE news!!! We bought our house!!! We've been having fun dreaming of ways to make it more ours!!  

😆😆😆😆 life is awesome!!