Jumping beans

Last night night we went down to the river bottom. They have a dirt bike jump trail that my kids love going to. They rode their little hearts out, and came home sweaty dirty, and happy. Exercise does something for the soul. I love it. We went with a great family. It was nice to know that in my journey with benson, (that even though benson's challenges are different) I have someone else experiencing it beside. I think Heavenly Father has started to show me that I am not alone in this. And oh how I need that.
Last night was the relief society broadcast.I did not attend but I was able to read the talks last night. So good. So wonderful o know that I have the talks to read that night. What wonderful messages, but pres. Uchdorft talk about the forget me not flower will stay with me for a while.

Mental health day

Yesterday we had a mental health day from church. We went to the mountains, and had a picnic, threw rocks in the lake, and enjoyed being together. We read scriptures on the way there, and I think my kids actually were paying attention. We went on a hike and probably got about 1km in when Briggs said he didn't feel right about being here and that we need to go back to the lake. We listened to him, and once we got back, he said that he felt much better. We told that he was listening to the holy ghost, and that when he gets these feelings he needs to act upon them. We also told that it took courage, and that he was being a great leader. Once we got back to the lake, our beautiful day took a different course. The cLoads rolled in and it started to rain.
So glad that Heavenly Father heard our prayers to keep us safe, and allowed Briggs the chance to lead our family and answer our prayers. Best mental health day ever!

My Nyla

My Nyla is so great. I sometimes don't give her the credit she deserves. She is my goto girl. She is my helper. She loves her sister, and her brothers. I love that she is developing her testimony. I love that she sings her little heart out, and picks her nose, and toes during the pri art presentation. She plays Church in her room. Her wish for Chirstmas was that Jesus would come. But I love her tender heart. She gets it. And wants to comfort those around her. Today she missed school because she had a primary party. She earned it she said her prayers both morning and night. They went to play at the park. They got hats, and one of the little girls didn't want her hat and cried about it. Nyla being so sweet gave the girl hers. It just melted my heart when her teacher told me this story. Nyla I love you!

Music man

So it has begun! Briggs started violin lessons today! He was so excited. He picked the instrument. I love being able to give my child the gift of music. I hope he practices! I am excited to see were his hard work will take him! Not so excited for all the practicing! Maybe I should get some ear plugs for a bit.

Taxi Driver

I am officially a taxi driver!! Here is a snippet of my day. Monday Nyla dance at 10:00am rush home do lunch and then rush out the door for Nyla's school ay 12:13pm and then over to Benson's school for 12:30pm. Come home and put Hannah down for a nap. I do some cleaning and prep for the evening rush.  Wake Hannah up at 3:00 to go get Benson at 3:15 and Briggs and Nyla come home at 3:45pm.  It is a crazy life.  I was always under the notion that my life would slow down once my kids were in school. Older moms would always laugh at me, and now I know why.  It has only just begun!

Melt my heart moment.  My kids started gymnastics yesterday.  They love it.  Benson was able to go, and it was a parent tot class.  I loved watching him.  He listened so well to instructions, and participated very well.  There are only 2 kids in his class, and the other one is a boy that goes to church with us.  It is nice that he will be able to develop a friendship there.  I love him, and often I find the Mama Bear in me coming out.  I just want him as I want all of my kids to be the best that they can be! I would do anything for them!!

First Day of School

All the bells and whistles!!

Sometimes it's okay to stay home and work. My good husband often says this. I would rather enjoy a great experience with my kids. Saturday we did both. We did some house and yard got everything in ship shape and then went on a picnic in the river bottom. So nice to see tones of people out. We ate and then took off on a bike ride to the bike jumps. My kids had a great time. All 3 of them where dare devils. Until Nyla crashed. We had a great time. Thanks courts for coming. So glad we got our work done!