Tired....

It has been a crazy busy week!!  Tuesday, after school and piano lessons, Aaron had his Band night - so we got to go listen to the 6th graders and hear what they have learned so far - the band program here really is amazing.  Anna was also there volunteering and helping with set up and take down.  

Wednesday morning, I picked up David's friend Addie to take them to the playground.  We had to interrupt the play time to run back to the house and use the potty, because the ones there were not use-able - but we headed back after and they kids had a great time together!  After, I took her home and we stayed and chatted for a bit and had some lunch there.  It was fun!  Then in the evening, the kids all had their various activities - Evie had fun making purses with with the girls and the scouts had their rain gutter regatta.  They all had a good time and Aaron took 3rd place.  Then the girls had a selfie scavenger hunt and I spent some time practicing the organ.  Then after the girls got home, Dan and I headed to a friends house.  The guys were watching Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and I went and played games with the girls.  Fun was had all around, but Dan and I were both tired, so we headed home a bit early.  

Evelyn got her new glasses this week - she needs bifocals!  I think she looks so cute in them though!!  She also got some earrings with a gift card from a sweet adopted grandma back in Colorado.  She wanted to show those off too! 

Thursday was choir - but it was a bit crazier than usual since the kids usual ride home couldn't pick them up this week, so Dan had to drive down to get them.  But it all worked out in the end. 

Friday was the calm before the storm.  We did some clean up around the house and had a nice slow night. 

Saturday was nuts.  Anna and I went to work out with my mom in the morning.  My mom's knee is bothering her - hopefully things get better soon.  Then we got home, grabbed a quick lunch and headed for the Anna Fall Festival.  The kids had a great time climbing the climbing wall, playing on the bounce houses, and riding the swings.  Anna had fun walking around and doing the bingo board.  Anna and I did a medicine ball slam challenge at one of the booths - she did pretty good, but I didn't do too bad considering - and she had the best score of the whole day!  David loved collecting goodies in his bag and playing the little games.  Our ward had a booth there too and I had signed up to help out there for an hour, so I headed over there and Dan took most of the kids home since they were about done by then. 

 

After that, we headed home and the kids got dressed up for the neighborhood Fall Festival Eileen didn't care much about dressing up.... There was a good turn out which was awesome and the kids had more fun bouncing on bounce houses and there was lots of good food!  There was a chili contest and we got 2nd place!  David loved his costume, but he would take his hat off and Eileen would find it and pick it up to keep it from getting lost and put it on - and she looked pretty cute in it too!  

After that, we took the kids home and did scriptures and prayers and then Dan and I headed to our friend's 50th birthday party.  It was fun and a bit odd being there - it was a friend from back when Dan was teaching and coaching, so we got to see a lot of people we hadn't seen in awhile - almost like reconnecting with a past life.  But we had a great time!  Finally, we headed home and I went to practice the organ for a bit before crashing for the night! 

Church today was wonderful, the talks were wonderful and I almost felt like a real organist today on the organ.  It feels like I'm getting a bit better - but I guess when you practice something for 2-3 hours a week that happens... :)  After church, we had friends over to play games and then had dinner and pie and family scripture time.  It has been a great day!!  Now I need to crash again! 

State Fair and more

 Monday, we headed down to the State Fair.  It was insanely crowded, but we had a fun time anyway.  We had fun walking around and checking everything out, we watched the pig races and rode some rides and ate some junk food and had fun!

We got home a bit later than I had planned on, but Dan was amazing and had dinner ready for us so we could eat and head over to the Hubbard's for FHE.  We had a fun time watching the new Book of Mormon video and eating yummy brownies!  

David and I had a fun week - mostly just hanging out together - he thinks its so fun to lay down and have mommy put a blanket on him - he doesn't stay there long - but it's so cute!  

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Anna had a rather crazy day on Thursday.  She had to miss choir this week because her Cross Country district finals were on Thursday, but she also had an award ceremony to go to and an induction ceremony into Beta club that she had to miss...  The school wanted to recognize her for her kindness toward the other girl she was racing with a couple weeks ago.  I think she is a bit embarrassed by all the attention she gets about it.  

Friday, I had a presidency meeting in the morning, but the rest of the day was pretty laid back.  Saturday, Dan took Eileen and Evelyn down to get their eyes checked - David of course loved trying on glasses.  Poor Evelyn needs bifocals.  Anna and I went to work out with my mom and Sandi, and then after we went out for a nice lunch together.  It was really nice to get together to just hang out and chat for a bit.  Dan tried to go help out with a move - but they were done before he got there.  I spent some time practicing the organ, since I am now the full time organist for the ward... at least for a few months.

Church today was wonderful!  I didn't mess up too badly on the organ and the talks were wonderful!  Primary was great!  The kids were so much more well behaved than last week!!  This afternoon was one of  game playing and having fun together and talking about the gospel!  What a beautiful way to spend a day!

Birthdays?

It's been a fun and busy week.  The kids had their usual school busy - seminary, cross country, band, clubs, etc.  We had a fun scripture lesson on Wednesday about walls and how to tear down the walls that separate us from the Savior.  The kids had activities in the evening and I spent some time practicing the organ. 

Dan and I met up for lunch and had a great time.  Then on the way home, I ran by Bath and Body Works for a birthday gift for my mom.   David loves to help mommy shop and he loves flirting with all the women - every woman notices him and thinks he's adorable - it's hilarious.  

David loves saying prayers all by himself and one night when he was saying prayers, he started blessing everyone - he started with Daddy and went around the room saying everyone's name... then he got to Eileen and apparently couldn't remember her name - so he just kept saying names and pointing at her until we helped him and helped him end his prayer. 

Evelyn has been enjoying having her hour up now that she is 10 - we played Dominion with her and she struggled a bit, but learned it and had enough fun to request it again tonight. 

Saturday was fun - Anna and I went to work out with Grandma in the morning, then we headed home to get the house cleaned up and things ready.  Then we headed down to Grandma and Grandpa's house for dinner and to celebrate all the September and October birthdays with cake and ice cream and presents.  It was fun!  Then we headed home.  After getting the younger kids to bed, Dan and I watched the newer Spider Man movie and then I spent a bit of time playing my new birthday present! 

Today was wonderful but crazy.  I was directing the music and speaking in sacrament meeting.  I'm not usually excited to speak in Sacrament meeting, but I was today because I got to speak on how music helps us feel the spirit.  Then we had a wonderful musical number that brought the spirit beautifully, and finally another wonderful talk - the youth speaker before me was also wonderful!  Primary was fun and a bit crazy.  One sweet little girl in jr. primary frequently resists going to primary, but she will come and sit with me - today she snuggled in my lap the whole time. 

In the evening we had friends over for dinner and games.  We had a fun time chatting and eating and playing Settlers with them. 

General Conference Weekend!

The week was mostly usual.  I had some sort of cold or something during the week - mostly I just felt icky and tired and sick - I had a fever for a bit - but thankfully I was starting to feel better by Friday after a blessing from Dan and a nice hot bath and a good nights sleep.  And by Saturday, I was totally ready for an amazing weekend!  

David found the crochet doll stuff and so he dressed James' doll up and laid out the doll with his pillow and blanket and then laid himself out with another doll pillow and blanket set and pretended to go to sleep.  It was too cute!  

Thursday we didn't have choir practice because of spring break (though our school district doesnt have one) but it worked out well since Anna had a cross country meet that night and I felt awful and just wanted to lay down and sleep.  

Friday, I was feeling better finally, We went down to the zoo with some friends.  The weather was about perfect for it!  It was sunny and warm, but not too hot.  The zoo was pretty quiet since it's a school day and all in all - it was a really fun day!  We looked at dinosaurs, and tigers and flamingos and saw the bird show.  Everyone had fun!  We got home just in time for me to go get the older kids.  David never napped on the way home though, so he was rather cranky and tired that night...  

After getting the kids down, we had some friends over to play games.  We had a lot of fun with them and ate yummy food and played fun games. 

Saturday was the beginning of General Conference.  Anna and I went to work out with my mom, but we left in time to get back home for the first session.  The whole thing was just wonderful!!!  The talks and music were so uplifting!  There will be some amazing changes for the youth programs of the church - and I left the women's session on Saturday night feeling like my heart was full to bursting - so grateful for the guidance of a prophet and for an amazing husband and amazing kids!  I am so blessed!  Sunday talks were also amazing - So many wonderful and powerful messages.  This weekend has just been so great!  The kids mostly did a good job with listening and not being too loud.  David is getting able to play quietly near by for a bit now and after, we were able to have a conversation with them about what they loved about conference and what they learned.  And they answered and remembered and discussed and it was wonderful!  I love General Conference weekends!!