me and my kiddos on mother’s day
This week I have a few things on my mind. Things that matter and make a difference to me. Things I want to write down to preserve.
First and foremost I would like to document that yesterday I enjoyed the sunshine! We have gone without sunshine for many days this spring and I can't tell you how good the sun felt to my skin! I celebrated by weeding my flower beds and helping Stephen transplant bushes in the flower beds. I am looking forward to a plentiful harvest from our new garden spot, and anticipate the annual Sugar flower sale next Saturday.
As of two days ago, Stephen was officially offered (and he accepted the offer) a job at BYUI. We have been mulling over and praying about it for 3 weeks! (Check out his blog for full details) I want to add here on how receiving a firm confirmation to an earnest prayer really helps you feel that Heavenly Father loves you and is aware of your current and future needs. And also give you the courage to have faith in His personal plan for you.
Yesterday I was able to go to Idaho Falls with Diana and take a tour of her home that she is moving back to in a couple of weeks. It was fun to see and to chat with her a little more than we have in the past few busy months. We went to lunch at my favorite bakery there: Babe's Bakery, where they make the most delicious turkey avocado crescent sandwich. It made me reminiscent of my pregnant craving from 6 years ago. I am very grateful for the friendship of my "sister" friend. It is a blessing to have a friend that knows your life stories and personal weaknesses and likes you anyway. It has been a cherished treasure to learn from and get to know my friend. She is a remarkable person. From the words of one of my favorite songs, "I do believe I have been changed for the better….because I knew you."
Because of the void I have felt come upon me from knowing my "sister" friend is moving, I was happy to discover a new running buddy. Heidi is on the Stake Girls Camp Board with me and as we began talking decided to train for the Teton Dam Half Marathon together. I count this as a tender mercy and gift from Heavenly Father. It has been not only good to do this physically, but very healing emotionally as I was having sad thoughts of the Puzey family moving. Heidi has been so fun to get to know and I am inspired by her exercise work ethics. She even has a road bike, and I hope to get in on some long bike rides with her.
Watching my kids grow up is bittersweet. I have been recognizing the sweet parts of it recently from soccer games to decorating teacher doors, personal progress progression (Lex will get her Medalion by her birthday!), Impending camps (girls, scout, cedar badge, soccer), Dare graduation, listening to funny comments and even anticipating a zoo field trip. It is so good to be a mom. I LOVE it. I feel happy and content being able to stay home with them to listen and learn and sometimes teach.
Recently, I have taken notice of how nice it is to have chosen the simple road. This year I have helped at the school only as needed – I didn't bring extra things in. I've found that just being a room mom keeps me involved enough! And I only did that because they called and asked me to do it. Otherwise I have been flying under the radar. As far as church stuff is concerned: I get to teach the lesson in RS once a month. Great! Recently I have been helping with girls camp and it is fun and a little busy, but I have noticed a difference in not having to worry about planning sharing times, activity days, conducting, scout stuff, nursery stuff, etc. It has been so amazing to have a time in my life to be (somewhat) still. I have noticed how awesome it is to take time to act upon ideas or thoughts that come in quiet moments. To give a friend a call that I've been thinking about, to write a note, to use my time to really study the scriptures more. I am writing all of this and remembering that in 2 weeks the storm will come, with school out and the demands of 5 kids at home all day kicks in…..I am going to brace myself!
But really it has all been lovely.
 I just love this boy! |
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 Little date with the Kirkham girls to Orange Leaf |
 For one of Lexi’s last value projects she put a youth choir together. They performed the song by Jennie Phillips, |
 Cute sisters |
 Met up with Puzey girls @ Sugar Jr. Miss |
 3 generations |
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 lexi’s spring club soccer team |
 lex in action |
 Jt being silly |
 Liv getting her legs warm |
 Lily and I decorated her teacher’s door for teacher appreciation week |
 Lily ran the mile in 9:26! |
 Stephen was there to run with and encourage not only Lily but ALL of the kids in her class! |
 Alexis especially loved the mock eclairs I made for dinner |
 Look what I found when I went this week to put up the sugar soccer posters at the JHS! |
 Am I biased or is she just the cutest? |
 Mason at Dare graduation… he is such a good boy! |
 Santa Lily |
 eating and breathing bubbles |
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 tub fun |