Favorite Lines

We have been in school now for a little over a week, and here are some of the things that I have heard from my children......

"Mom, it's so early." r

"When is brother coming home?" (It was only 9:30am, when this question was asked.) m

"I actually get four recesses!" r

"When I grow up, I will take a pink lunch box." m

But, this is my all time favorite.... My son was showing me all his work that he did in the week, and explaining every part of it. He was working on a book all week entitled "All About Me." In this book the students practiced writing the whole alphabet, then they were to color three crayon shaped spaces their favorite color, then label it. Well I noticed one was colored and labeled red, another blue, and the other one was colored, but not labeled. It was colored in green and brown tones......

"Well, I couldn't finish because I didn't know how to spell camouflage, and my teacher didn't know what I was talking about."

So, in case you were wondering, his favorite colors are red, blue, and camouflage!!!!!!

Happy school days!

Hip hip hooray! It's project day!

So, I opened a box last night, and much to my surprise I found several unfinished projects. I was so excited because I thought I had lost this box amongst all our moves. Well, now it is open, and ready to go. I am finishing up on some stitching projects. The only problem is that I do not know what I am going to do with them once they are done. I have one stitched rectangle for each month. Each one has a word and a picture on them, and they coordinate with the holiday or theme of the month. So, any suggestions on what to do with them once they are all stitched? Happy project day!

15

So I was tagged awhile ago.... here goes Lesley.

Joys
1. Family
2. Religion
3. Food ;)

Fears
1. My husband not returning from a hunting trip.
2. Heights
3. Waiting

Goals
1. Live with my family forever
2. Go on a mission
3. Several projects around my house

Collections
1. I am collecting kids right now--anyone want to donate:)
2. random containers for my mom's classroom
3. elephants

Random Facts About ME
1. I can fit 52 grapes in my mouth at one time.
2. I like archery (don't tell my husband, or he will buy me a bow)
3. I was in our local newspaper a few months ago.

So her are 15 more things to get to know me better. I will tag Emily and Janel.

Wonderful Day

We had the opportunity to tour the new Twin Falls, Idaho temple. What a great day! We stopped at the cemetery first to pay our respects to my grandparents. I got emotional, but I am very glad we went. It caused many conversations with the kids, and we shared memories of Grandma Olive. Next we headed for the tour. Wow!!!! The temple was breath taking. It was such a humble experience to be sitting in the temple with my family. I hope it will just be a first for us. I loved every minute of it. It is so great to have a temple there. Twin Falls was founded by many of my ancestors, and I know they have seen and are proud of the town they created that now holds a house of the Lord. My heart was overflowing with joy. I love the temple and the blessing it brings. I am so excited for Twin and the surrounding areas.
We ended the day by going to Chili's. Rocky announced we were celebrating one year in our house. One year!!!! Yeah! Here's to a wonderful day!!!!

FSA

Rocky and I attended a Regional Families Supporting Adoption Conference this weekend. Not only was the conference incredible, but my in laws came up to watch the kids. It was an extra treat to have them here, and to know my kids were in good hands. (Thank you Mom and Jennifer!) So, back to the conference.... Friday night consisted of a speaker, then a panel of an adoptive couple, adoptee, and a birth mom. Then we had a great catered dinner in the park. Saturday started early (9:00am) with a broadcast form Salt lake, then we had workshops. Rock and I chose "Your Journey with the Birth parents". That was followed by lunch and more workshops. Rock went to a Health and Welfare class, and I went to a Finding vs. Waiting Class. Both were excellent, and we are still comparing notes. The final class of the day, we all met together for a Birth Parent Panel. There were several birth moms willing to share their experience. All, but two, have placed their babies. The two were still expecting, and searching for the right family. There was not a dry eye in the house when these women were talking. The spirit was so strong. During the closing ceremonies, (awards, door prizes) Virginia, (the woman in charge of the birth moms) came over to us and said she felt very impressed for us to meet with one of the birth moms. So after the day was over we had the opportunity to meet and share stories with a birth mom. I won't name names, or share her story, but just know what an amazing woman she is. We laughed and cried together, and no matter what becomes of that meeting, she will forever be in our hearts. We loved the one on one meeting. It was so personal, and that much easier to get to know someone. We pray for her, and her family. I can not emphasize enough how strong these woman are. They have all earned their wings.
Overall, the conference was a huge success. It has touched our lives. Not only did we get the chance to learn and grow from each other, but we met people in our same situation. It is always nice to know that someone else knows exactly how you feel. Here's to you Carly and David! You are now part of our family as well. We look forward to next year's conference.

This is summer....