Visiting with the Skousens

I forgot to add to my post about Aspen Grove that we stopped to see the Kim and Dan Skousen and Co. when we were in Utah. I love the Skousens so much, and have missed them so since they moved in December. The Skousens are incredible people. They were actually loading up a moving van when we stopped by. They are moving to Florida. That is much too far away if you ask me! It was so fun to spend a few minutes with them again. I hope things are well for them in Florida.

I think Adam has passed up Ava in size.

Woot! The Emmas are together again!

Brayden and Nathan

Kim is such an amazing person.

First Day of School

I cannot believe summer is already over. What is even harder to believe is that my little Emma is old enough to be in Kindergarten, and that Brayden is already in second grade. The first day of school went well for both Brayden and Emma, with only a few minor hiccups. Brayden said that he was "lonely" during the first recess, but that he made a friend by the end of the day. Emma said that she got lost (how does a kindergartener get lost on the first day of school??) but that she asked the lunch lady for help and she took her to her classroom. I am thrilled with both Brayden and Emma's teachers. Emma's teacher is actually in our ward, and is wonderful. Brayden's teacher is so cute, and positive, and dedicated. Emma is such a smart little cookie, and works so hard to do well with her handwriting and coloring. Brayden is doing great as well, and has a good attitude about school. Both have made friends easily. I am just so proud of them and how well they have adjusted with this move.

Emma and her teacher, Mrs. Anway.

Emma's backpack is bigger than she is!

Supportive sister, Ava.

Ready for the first day of school!

Brayden and his teacher, Miss Luce. I think Brayden is going to really enjoy school this year.

Sugar Cube Temples

A few weeks ago, in Family Home Evening we talked about the Temple, and the kids made their own temples out of sugar cubes. I remember in a RS lesson when I first got married, a woman talked about making sugar cube temples with her family when she was little, and how that was a special memory for her. I've wanted to do it ever since. Emma took a more two-dimensional approach, and Brayden went for three dimensions. The kids ended up eating much of their temples, glue and all! What my kids will do for a little sugar!

Ava Walking

Ava has learned to walk this last week. Amazing how kids learn to do that! They never get discouraged despite how many times they fall, and keep trying and trying until they succeed. I could really take a lesson here.