Sunday, July 3, 2011
June 2011: by Becky
Auriana got her braces off! Ellie lost her first tooth! Miriam got her hair cut short again!
June was a whirlwind of activities…
Brenda was kind enough to sleep over while Auriana, Bjorn and I went on a pioneer trek for three days. It was a great experience – I only wished the rest of my family could’ve been there. I did come away with a greater respect for the pioneers, but I even more dramatically came away with a greater sense of duty and testimony of what I should be doing to honor the legacy they left us. Every activity on the trek was fun and meaningful. We “trekked” for the first day, with a few stops to hear about the pioneers and how we can learn from their experiences. The 2nd day we stayed put and spent time at 12 different stations. We played pioneer games, had competitions, listened to spiritually motivating speakers, shot bow & arrows & sling shots, and tried to stay cool. It turned out to be in the 90’s those three days, but I was grateful, because then the nights weren’t too unbearable freezing. We “trekked” again on the third day and went up a steep hill for probably a mile or more. It was great how everyone worked together to get the handcart up the hill. Bjorn and I were in a family of kids from throughout our stake – they were all very kind and helpful. Auriana was in a different family, she didn’t know anyone at first, but I think she made some friends!
For the few weeks before and while we were gone Enoch, Ellie, & Miriam were able to take some art classes and swimming lessons. Enoch also took a Lego art class. Natalie took arts and crafts and show choir and had a really great time. My favorite project of hers was a paper mache ice cream cone. She helped so much while we were gone, making sure the younger kids were getting safely to & from their classes. I was sad to miss their final showcase, but Brenda was there to support the kids and stay over each night. They always have a great time with Brenda!
Enoch went to his first Cub Scout day camp and had fun shooting things and building things. Isaac & Bjorn went to Scout camp for a week and had fun climbing, rafting, and making moccasins. Isaac has been helping a neighbor mow some lawns to earn money. He’s resisting the temptation to spend it ALL on fireworks. He has some great friends that he spends a lot of his time with. Auriana and Natalie are still doing their play group three times a week and are enjoying the extra money. They were able to go with some friends to Brenda’s to stay the night and swim in her pool.
We’ve enjoyed some time swimming at the reservoir and riding bikes. We make an almost daily trip to the library where Auriana has been volunteering a little bit.
June was a whirlwind of activities…
Brenda was kind enough to sleep over while Auriana, Bjorn and I went on a pioneer trek for three days. It was a great experience – I only wished the rest of my family could’ve been there. I did come away with a greater respect for the pioneers, but I even more dramatically came away with a greater sense of duty and testimony of what I should be doing to honor the legacy they left us. Every activity on the trek was fun and meaningful. We “trekked” for the first day, with a few stops to hear about the pioneers and how we can learn from their experiences. The 2nd day we stayed put and spent time at 12 different stations. We played pioneer games, had competitions, listened to spiritually motivating speakers, shot bow & arrows & sling shots, and tried to stay cool. It turned out to be in the 90’s those three days, but I was grateful, because then the nights weren’t too unbearable freezing. We “trekked” again on the third day and went up a steep hill for probably a mile or more. It was great how everyone worked together to get the handcart up the hill. Bjorn and I were in a family of kids from throughout our stake – they were all very kind and helpful. Auriana was in a different family, she didn’t know anyone at first, but I think she made some friends!
For the few weeks before and while we were gone Enoch, Ellie, & Miriam were able to take some art classes and swimming lessons. Enoch also took a Lego art class. Natalie took arts and crafts and show choir and had a really great time. My favorite project of hers was a paper mache ice cream cone. She helped so much while we were gone, making sure the younger kids were getting safely to & from their classes. I was sad to miss their final showcase, but Brenda was there to support the kids and stay over each night. They always have a great time with Brenda!
Enoch went to his first Cub Scout day camp and had fun shooting things and building things. Isaac & Bjorn went to Scout camp for a week and had fun climbing, rafting, and making moccasins. Isaac has been helping a neighbor mow some lawns to earn money. He’s resisting the temptation to spend it ALL on fireworks. He has some great friends that he spends a lot of his time with. Auriana and Natalie are still doing their play group three times a week and are enjoying the extra money. They were able to go with some friends to Brenda’s to stay the night and swim in her pool.
We’ve enjoyed some time swimming at the reservoir and riding bikes. We make an almost daily trip to the library where Auriana has been volunteering a little bit.
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August: by Bjorn
Well, the 3 younger kids are off to their first day of school! Can't believe Miriam's in high school! We did father's blessings...
