Best Baby Ever

 Marie is growing and happy. She is darling and the best this that has happened to our family! I love this girl oh so much! I love putting her in comfy pajama like cloths. I love changing the mobile for her. She is getting good at grabbing things and she talks alot and really shoves her whole fist in her mouth.

Poetry Night

 The kids rolled bee wax candles, Clara and I made danishes, and chex party mix. We got down all our poetry books and had a great time for an hour. I love this tradition!

Thanksgiving

 Thanksgiving at the Anderson's was so nice. I sure am pleased and proud that they are my family.

More Snacks

Marie's Blessing

There is power in a bunch of good men coming together in a circle to bless a beautiful little baby. I appreciate all the wonderful men in my life. I have a fantastic dad, brothers, father-in law and brothers in law. I am so happy that Marie will see these good men. I appreciate there sacrifice to come and support us and her.

The Olive Tree Allegory

We were coming up on reading Jacob 5 a while back. So to prep the children I had them watch this video that I watched when I was in high school. Margaret really likes it and often asked to watch it.

Pumpkin Rolls and Rosette Cookies

Halloween

Octahedron Mobile

For Marie!

Primary Program

 The children participated in the primary program on the day we took these pictures. John and Margaret had their parts memorized so well. Clara did the descant for the song " He Lives and He Loves Me" on her violin. John has a solo in "If the Savior Stood Beside Me." It was wonderful. I sure love these kids.

More Activites for Eliza

One Afternoon

 Not every afternoon is like this. Eliza normally keeps me on my toes. This afternoon was very peaceful. Margaret drew the cute little picture of a unicorn. She followed step by step instructions and then pointed out that it was at sunset because the sky was yellow. I love seeing it there. She really showed her love for Marie by putting it there.

After School Snack

 I have been having so much fun coming up with snacks! Chips and salsa, popcorn, apples and carmel, veggies and ranch dip, Chex Muddy Buddies, and the tip of the top, rosette cookies. Those rosette cookies are so so fun! I am really surprised with how hungry the children are. We have been having dinner so much later then in the past. I feel like having a snack makes it easier to help the children make it to dinner.