October 2007

Here is little glimpse into each of the kids’ lives…

Enoch – I can ride a two-wheeler with training wheels. I have a new silver tooth. On my birthday, we
broke a piñata and treats fell on my head. We did an obstacle course to get to the piñata. I got lots of cars and my favorite is Chick, my second favorite is the King, and my third favorite is Lightning McQueen. My fourth favorite is Nitroade. I did show and tell for preschool: Lightning McQueen and Long Neck for the letter L, and Helicopter for the letter H. Today during conference, I played Conference Bingo and President Hinckley was on the chart.

Isaac – During Conference today, I liked how lots of the guys had weird and funny accents. I have my last football next Wednesday, I really liked it this year because I’m a really fast running back and I made lots of touchdowns, and one interception! I’m reading Harry Potter 4 again, it’s my favorite one besides 7, but they didn’t have 7 in the school library. My favorite part of school right now is friends.


Natalie – My favorite part of Conference was having Karen here. I just finished soccer, and in the whole season I scored 10 of our team’s goals. I think soccer is my favorite sport. I’m in gymnastics and I’m learning how to do a back extension. I’m excited to turn eight soon and get baptized. My baptism is on November 3 at noon.


Auriana – I’M ELEVEN! I had a fun birthday sleepover with three of my best friends. We went to
Coldstone and then scrapbooked the pictures we took there. The next day I was tired and miserable, but when we went skating as a family it cheered me up. My favorite part of conference was when Karen came over and watched with us.


Miriam – My favorite color is Yellow. My favorite animal is a dog. My favorite thing to do is play with
Little People. My favorite part of conference was the tittles (skittles). I go to gymnastics and I jump on the tramp. My teacher’s name is Miss Kate. I like to go to nursery because we play with toys and babies.

Ellie – I am the somersault queen with very good form. I go to gymnastics, and it’s the highlight of every week (at the moment I’m doing somersaults off of the couch). I’m talking more and more every day. One of my favorite things to say is “No, Mine, Miriam,” in a low growly voice. Also, “People, Please?” meaning I want to watch the Little People show for the thousandth time. I love to eat anything Brenda cooks and feeds to me, and I love to wake up bright and early every morning. I laugh a lot – and for some reason everyone loves to laugh with me.

We already enjoyed the benefits of Brenda’s new job when we went to Thanksgiving Point for a (free for employees and their families) fun time at the Cornbellies corn maze. They had tons of other stuff for the kids to do besides the corn maze and the kids had a blast. We stayed there until 10pm we were having so much fun. Thanks, Brenda!

Bjorn got released from the Elder’s quorum presidency and is focusing now on preparing for the Harvest Moon Hurrah – a yearly event the Arts Council puts on for the whole community. We’re going to try and participate on the ward’s co-ed volleyball team together if we can work it out with all the other things going on. Becky is in charge of writing and organizing the Primary program this year and is glad to have at least the scripting part done and approved. We are all doing well and really enjoyed conference weekend. It always goes by so quickly! Brenda did all the cooking today and made delicious fall food! Having Karen over is always a highlight. We were so excited to hear Mom and Dad’s wonderful news. We’re grateful for their continuing example of commitment to the Lord.