Walks with Scott

Making Scott go on walks with me brings me so much joy. On this walk, throwing snowball brought Scott joy. 

 

State Basketball

Tayden went to Boise with some friends to watch his varsity team compete in the state basketball championship. They had lots of fun! I'm grateful to our friends for taking him and letting them enjoy the tournament together. 

 

Snowy Baptism

Our sweet niece, Alaina, was baptized a few weeks back. It fell on a stormy weekend and the drive down was treacherous, but we made it safe and got to celebrate with her. And true to Beckett form, he took care of me and stomped out a path to the car for me to walk in. I love that boy. It was a snowy but great day! 

 

Late Night Jumps

It never fails that 10-10:30pm hits and the teenagers come up to play. For some reason, that's the time they want to chat. The other night ended with them testing their vertical against Scott. Tayden won easily, by at least 6 inches. It was one of those unexpected moments that filled my heart. I miss our little kids, but these moments are golden. 

 

Baptisms for the Dead

Cache got to the temple for the first time the other day. It was so great! Scott, Tayden, Beckett, and I got to go with him as he experienced baptisms for the dead. It was nice to have his brothers there to help him through the process. I loved being in the temple with my family and can't wait until Kyle gets to go with us. 

 

Ward Lightning

A couple of months ago, our ward split. We were in the Woodland Hills ward for eight years and it felt like home. We were all nervous about the split and creating the new ward, Silver Springs. Honestly, it hasn't been easy. We've missed our friends, the comfort of "our sacrament bench" saved by the sweetest older couple each week, and our building. 

The new ward came with new callings. I was released from the Stake Primary and put into the Young Womens. I feel my best in the Young Womens, so I was happy about the change. In addition, Tayden and Beckett were called to their quorum presidencies. President and 2nd counselor, respectfully. 

Last week, we had a combined mutual, with all the young men and women. I love going to these, so I can spend time with my boys and watch them in different elements. After the activity, we played a round of lightning. Everyone played and it was so much fun. Kids and leaders forgot about the changes and just accepted the new ward. It was amazing. And I knew at that moment, that everything was going to be okay. 

Beckett and the 1st counselor or the bishopric; and our neighbor, Clay were the last two standing. And in the end, Beckett won! The win was fun to watch but even better is being a part of this ward and watching it flourish. 

 

Snowball Fight

I picked Tayden up from a friend's house the other night and found them in the middle of a snowball fight with the little neighborhood kids. It was highschoolers vs. little kids and it made me so happy! I love where we live!