12 June 2009

Oquirrh Mountian Temple Open House


We attended the Oquirrh Mountain Temple open house today. What an amazing experience! Scott and the 6 kids at home all went. It has been awhile since we have had a family outing all together. We dressed in our Sunday best and drove the 30 minutes to the temple. The temple is situated in the middle of a new neighborhood just west of Jordon. In fact as you stand in front of the Oquirrh Mountain temple you can see the Jordon River Temple just northwest. The tour begin with a short film on the purpose of temples. Missionaries were present to answer questions. We entered the temple through the front doors and began a serpentine path through the baptistry in the basement, the dressing rooms and brides room on the first floor, the chapel and ordinance roomsand celestial room on the second floor and finally the sealing rooms on the third floor. A short presentation about eteranl marriage was given as we sat in the sealing room. The entire temple was gorgous the central chandiler was remarkable in both size and beauty. We conluded the tour and entered a large tent set up outside where refreshments were served and music played softly in the background. I strongly encourage you to visit the Oquirrh Mountian Temple with your family.

06 June 2009

More visits to the doctor's office

Josh came home from Youth Conference with an ear infection. He was in so much pain, I took him directly to the doctor. The doctor gave him horse pill antibiotics. The good news is that he is improving.

The next day Andrew injured himself at soccer practice. Jacob called us and told us that Andrew was bleeding and we should come get him. It seems that Andrew tripped while doing a training circuit and cut himself just above his eye. It was lucky we sent Jacob to practice with him. I took Andrew directly to urgent care while he protested loudly that the doctors were just going to torture him and give him stitches. He was right. Andrew got 7 stitches and a black eye.

James & Jacob ran to Krispy Kreme this morning at 6:30am. Their goal was to get a donut for every "A" they received this semester. They ran about 4 miles out and 4 miles back. On the way back they carried the donut box containing 14 donuts.

04 June 2009

June

The older boys had Youth Conference this week. Andrew tried out for a soccer team and made it. James & Josh begin ballroom dance camp. Johannah & I signed up for a Photo Shop computer class. Wasn't summer suppose to slow down? It seems that our days are packed with friends and fun.

27 May 2009

Last Week of School

Memorial Day, last week of school for the high school kids, soccer games, banquets, parties and graduation. It's only Wednesday and I hope to survive this week. Nate came home Monday and continues to disrupt the smooth school day routine. Nate did work on repairing the boat for a while, until he needed a part. So he invited friends over playing wii for hours, then he planned an outdoor movie party in the backyard. The movie started at about 9pm and the school children wanted to stay up to the end. I rounded up the last group of school children at 10:30pm after thinking they were all asleep in bed. Those of you that know me know that 10:30pm is past my bedtime. If we can just make it to the end of this week all will be fine. The twins keep telling me that class this week is optional and they shouldn't have to go to school at all. Hmmm.

19 May 2009

End of the School Year Fun & Two Bithdays

Sunday Johannah spoke in church and also at her seminary graduation. It was so nice to have family there, Scott's parents came to honor her achievement. I also got to see Nate, we had a nice short visit. He looks very scruffy with his beard.

The end of the school year is approaching fast. I just found out yesterday that school is out for Kate & Andrew this week. The other kids will be finished next week. High school graduation is next Friday. Still need to get Johannah's graduation announcements out, she just needs to choose a photo she likes. Along with all of that Josh's birthday was yesterday and Andrew's birthday is today. I have an end of year party for Andrew's class today and Andrew has a long book report and an immigration paper to finish by tomorrow. Lots going on at our house.

I forgot to mention that Senior Ball is this weekend along with the Father and Son Campout, Ballroom social and a race that Scott and kids are timing Saturday morning.