Christmas Performances

Mitchell had two wonderful Christmas performances! He was able to perform in a Christmas program with the Utah Valley Children's choir. His favorite song was the Shepherd Song when they sang something like, "Nothing much happens to guys like us, we just sit watching the sheep..." He also enjoyed singing with his school class at the Sing Around the Tree program! 

 Matthew had a great time playing the cello at his Christmas Orchestra performance. He also loved that he got to have a special part with his best buddy.

Happy Birthday Matthew!

 Matthew turned 14 this year!  I love that our Christmas season begins with Matthew's birthday!  Matthew is such a responsible young man!  This year he started teaching piano lessons, and he has 8 wonderful piano students.  He also continues to take music lessons.   I absolutely love listening to him play the piano.  He is a brilliant young man with the cutest twinkly smile.  

For his birthday dinner he chose his favorite pasta bake with garlic bread and salad (okay, I added a salad.  Anyone who knows Matthew knows he'd rather die than eat it)  For his cake he chose his favorite pudding dessert.  He even requested that I make two so he could have one all to himself.  I wasn't able to oblige since in order for me to do that, he'd have to eat some salad. ;)

I love all that you are becoming, Matthew. 

You are dear to me.  

Fencing Class for Matthew and Mitchell

Earlier this fall Mitchell and Matthew enjoyed taking a community fencing class! They learned lots of great skills and loved having an excuse to sword fight!  

Happy Halloween!

I love Halloween! We enjoyed carving pumpkins as a family and this year we also had a spooky dinner with some cousins! We had mummies (mini corn dogs) ghoulish greens (salad) grave yard dip (7 layer dip) and eyeballs (grapes). We also had gooey eyeballs in our cider and a pumpkin roll for dessert! 

Mitchell, the history buff, was excited to dress like a gladiator and he loved having cousins to trick or treat with since Josh and Matthew think they're too mature.

Temple Square

We loved visiting temple square this fall. I love the spirit on the temple grounds and the pioneers who gave so much to build this beautiful temple! I love the temple and all it represents.  Being there with my family is such a sweet blessing. 

 

Church History Museum

We recently visited the newly remodeled LDS Church History Museum. The new displays were amazing and highly interactive for all ages. We all really enjoyed our time there!

Fall Break: Mesa Verde

For Fall Break we decided to visit Mesa Verde. Mitchell, our ancient history enthusiast, was overjoyed! We loved seeing the ruins, having climbing adventures and hiking to some petroglpyhs.  I love making memories with my family!

A Pretty Special Teacher

It has touched my heart to see how Mitchell's first grade teacher continues to care about him.   Even though she hasn't taught him in school for 2 years, she continues to teach him what it really means to care about someone. 

We love you.