Halloween

This year was low key Halloween. He had fun dressing up. Briggs was Harry potter. I surprised him last minute and it made him happy. Nyla was a fairy. Super cute. Benson was spiderman. Hannah was a lady bug. They were so cute. We went booing for fhe one night. We tried to pick people we thought could use a pick me il. My kids understood not everything is for there friends. We had a great time. We craved pumpkins, and went to school Halloween party and the trunk or treating. To top the night off, they went trick or treating. Live are tippy, and older neighbors that like my kids. Just wish there wasn't so much candy.

All you need is...CORN

Last week we went with a bunch of our friends and their families to the corn maze.  We LOVED getting lost, and enjoyed trying to find our way out.  We were a massive pack all following each other at first, until a few broke away and found the exit. It made me think about how many times we just go the same way as others, only doing the neccesities. It is crazy. It isn't until we break away from the pack that we are able to stand for something and find the right way.  Lessons learnt in the corn maze.

And all that corn

Last night we went to a corn maze with about 5 families for FHE. It was a lot of fun! We got totally lost and there was corn all around us. My kids loved it and talked about it all the way home and this morning. I am pretty sure this was the last official nice night before the weather turns cold

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.