Our Month

A Month In Our Life

This month we had Spencer's 11th birthday, our 15th anniversary, Chloe decided standing up is her new favorite pasttime, Andraia and Brayden were just their happy selves, Spencer's science fair.....busy, busy, busy....but also, fun, fun, fun!!!

Science Fair

Spencer participated in the 5th/6th grade science fair at his school. Dispite being pretty sick the week before, he was able to do a really good job. We all learned about batteries. It was pretty interesting. He made a battery out of a lemon. It wasn't strong enough to light a bulb, but he was able to test the volts with a multimeter. I didn't realize this, but no matter the size of the battery (AAA,AA,C or D) they all produce 1.5 volts of electricity. Interesting!!

Pres Hinckley

We will miss him so much, but we are so happy that he has been reunited with his sweetheart. He was so sad without her. What a wonderful thing for them to be together again!

Also, a story from my brother, David. He was working at the Salt Lake City cemetery getting ready for a funeral. Glanced up from his work and saw Pres. Hinckley standing at a grave across the cemetery. At first, he wasn't sure it was him. You see, President Hinckley doesn't always wear a suit, but because that is how we are used to seeing him, Dave was taken by surprise seeing him in his casual attire. David realized that Pres Hinckley was standing at Sister Hinckley's grave and it just about brought tears to Dave's eyes to think of our Prophet missing his wonderful companion and going to visit her. Dave waved at him and the prophet waved back. I'm so jealous!

More Snow!!

Wow! More snow. My kids are loving it! I love it, too, until I have to go somewhere and realize that our cul-de-sac is a nightmare! Some awesome person came around the neighborhood with their 4 wheeler/snowplow. That was so great! So we only had to shovel part of the drive.

We had a really fun week! Spent FHE with the neighbors, went out to dinner for our 15 year (gasp!) anniversary, took care of sick kids (ear infections for the girls, colds for the boys), spent some time with my parents, and tried to keep the house from becoming a disaster area. All in all, we were busy, but I'm really realizing how nice it is to have Earl home and not on the road working!!

Game Night and Guinea Pigs

I sure hope I spelled Guinea Pigs right! We had a blast at our neighbors house last night! We took the kids over for game night. They played Hullabaloo and Twister. They had a great time. It was so nice to get to know the Montroses better. They are such a cute family. I don't know how they do with with 5 kids (triplets included) but they are so much fun!

Andraia was scared of their Guinea Pigs at first, but once she got to hold them and feed them carrots, she thought they were the best. She even asked this morning if she could go see them again. Its so neat to see her trying out new things!

15 Years With My Best Friend

Wow! 15 years! Earl and I were married in the Provo Temple 15 years ago. It has been such a wonderful ride! We have been through so much together. And I wouldn't have wanted to share it all with anyone else. Earl has been there for me when times were rough, supported all of my dreams, laughed with me, enjoyed all of the good times with me, and been my true love and best friend through it all. I can't imagine what my life would be like without him!

Our kids are so lucky to have a dad who loves them so much. He truly enjoys being a dad. He is the ultimate provider. He doesn't just bring home the money. He is striving to give them the best emotional and spiritual foundations for their futures.

We are all so lucky!