Traditions- Traditions- Traditions
I can't believe after the last two weeks of complaining. It's the night before school! Anyways, today was a day of annual traditions. I love getting into the "groove" of things again and I am happy to say we are back on a busy, but good schedule.
We had stake conference today and on the way we listened to Jordan's cd mix that she sent in the mail. My kids, I and Doug included all love love loved it! Loved it so much we shared it with our good friends down the street. And yes, Jordan it definitely got the kids yelling turn it up mommy!! So, thank you for sharing your great kid music with us. P.S. Jordan I can't seem to get I love chocolate milk out of my head!! Any suggestions??
Once we got home we started our tradition of making school lunches. Every Sunday after church we make lunch and double it up by making the kids lunches for school as well. This works out so well and we don't have to worry about making them later. It initially kills two birds with one stone. We ate, were full and decided to do our father's blessings. This is my favorite part of starting a new school year. This year Luke was included because he starts pre-school tomorrow. It was so cute to see him sitting in the chair with his big brown eyes and dimples. (I think he was just glad to be a part of it as well). Of course being the mom and all I got a little emotional. The end is always the best as well big hugs and kisses from dad!
Doug went on to do hometeaching and I took on the task of trimming up the boys hair. It didn't take all that long since they only needed a few touchups. Again no pictures to show since Luke threw a HUGE tantrum about this. He cried so hard he fell asleep on my bed.
Later this afternoon we had a back to school barbaque at the Gordon's .You can always guarantee a lot of good grub there. We had hamburgers and "beaumont hotdogs" which are saugage links from their hometown (hence the name Beaumont) I was never much of a sausage eater until I tried these things 4 years ago. Soo yummy! We then followed our dinner and had a little FHE. We have been meaning to have a joint one in a while and due to scheduling this was the day we could do it. We talked about being good examples and to let your light shine. Since our kids are practically the only LDS ones in school.... we taught them how important it was to set good examples and always remember who they are!
Greg giving us a power point presentation on pioneers and "watching" out for others.
The kids also did a skit showing what to do and to do in a situation at school.
They had three different scenarios. It was pretty funny how much they got into the acting thing.
Finally taking a bow for a job well done! Notice these girls are once again wearing the exact same outfit. And you can bet it is never a coinidence. We later learned they planned it in the bathroom during stake conference at church. So silly!! I am off to bed since I am back getting up early each day. I am just amazed that it is 9pm and the house is DEAD silent.
Doug went on to do hometeaching and I took on the task of trimming up the boys hair. It didn't take all that long since they only needed a few touchups. Again no pictures to show since Luke threw a HUGE tantrum about this. He cried so hard he fell asleep on my bed.
Later this afternoon we had a back to school barbaque at the Gordon's .You can always guarantee a lot of good grub there. We had hamburgers and "beaumont hotdogs" which are saugage links from their hometown (hence the name Beaumont) I was never much of a sausage eater until I tried these things 4 years ago. Soo yummy! We then followed our dinner and had a little FHE. We have been meaning to have a joint one in a while and due to scheduling this was the day we could do it. We talked about being good examples and to let your light shine. Since our kids are practically the only LDS ones in school.... we taught them how important it was to set good examples and always remember who they are!
Greg giving us a power point presentation on pioneers and "watching" out for others.The kids also did a skit showing what to do and to do in a situation at school.
They had three different scenarios. It was pretty funny how much they got into the acting thing.
Finally taking a bow for a job well done! Notice these girls are once again wearing the exact same outfit. And you can bet it is never a coinidence. We later learned they planned it in the bathroom during stake conference at church. So silly!! I am off to bed since I am back getting up early each day. I am just amazed that it is 9pm and the house is DEAD silent.
