October Misc

 

Sam's pastry class made bread.

Sam's monkeys were excited that he came home from school.

Sam making his Halloween costume.

Seth played prelude in Sacrament meeting.  He was so nervous but did it!  He played clearly and loud!  It was awesome.

Valynn had an extra ticket to Adamm's Family musical.  It was so fun and it was great to have one on one adult time.

Seth made a suit that he could hide in and pretend to be a box in the corner.  It started as a nerf gun war and turned into a camouflage thing.

Sam and I got to be the organist and music director today.  That was so fun!

Sam's soccer team.  We missed most of his season and definitely missed the picture day.  We missed Seth's picture day and about half of the games.  It just wasn't a priority this season.

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Sam was asked to fill in as Ward Chorister while they looked for a replacement. He did well too. Especially since the first song they threw at him was in 6/4 time. 

Jer and Sam training for their 1/2 marathon in Nov.

All three of these marvellous Priests decided to give their testimonies of Jesus Christ.  I am going to miss all their faces while they are missionaries, but one in particular.

We've had a lot of rain.... and a lot of snow in the mountains.  We're so grateful and wet.

Seth had Xander, Zak and Chris (his three elementary besties) over to play volleyball.  They are as cute as ever!

Eternity

Janine, Jessica and I went to the Manti temple together.  Neither had been there before so it was fun.  I like chatting with my friends and I hope they're doing well.  It was fun to meet Jessica's mom.  She really is an angel to her family.  We drove by the Ephraim temple but we didn't have time to stop for the open house.  I really am drawn to the area.  It's beautiful and peaceful.

Judy put her sister's pictures into an aging software.  It's fun to see!  I could see either of these possibilities.  Apparently, she looks like Judy's aunt.

 

Homecoming

Sam and his cute homecoming date.  They had fun, but they both were busy during the day.... her with a service project and him with digging sprinklers at Bear Lake.  Instead of a day date, they just met up at the dance.  They found some friends and danced for a while.  I think Sam was dehydrated from the day though because he had a headache part of the way through.

 

My Sethie

 

Seth has been loving 7th grade.  He's a sweet kid.  He's loving anything new.  Ceramics, volleyball, percussion, karate free friends day with Jack, 3d printing projects, etc.... He is always ready for a hug.  

Mia's birthday party

Mia turned 8!  She's a spitfire and is adjusting to her new life well.  Bravo girlie.

We couldn't hang the pinata that Cristina made, so Sam was the pinata stand.... He's such a sweet guy.  He's turning into a spectacular young man.

 

Robotics camp

Seth did a robotics camp this summer.  He had a blast.  Like everything that he does, he didn't think he'd like it and then proceeded to work hard, make friends and have a fun time.  Gabe was in his group and they made a robot that they named, Tank.  They sumo wrestled, did mazes, played soccer.  He learned about making the different pieces work not just thinking about the overwhelming finished project.

 

Seth's 12th birthday

This sweet boy turned 12.  He is starting to feel grown up and capable.  I love his wit and joy.  I love his building skills.  He's a fun sidekick that can now legally sit in the front seat.

Ada said we should make seth a 6-7 cake as a joke...

Seth wanted to do a climbing escape room for his birthday.  I sat at the table and everyone left to play.  It was fun enough that I didn't see anyone except for pizza and cake.   Win of a party.