Carefree summer days are coming to an end. I was out working in the yard one morning and texted this pic to the kids to say that the weather was lovely and mild, a perfect time to come out and help.
But Eli didn't see my text because he was doing this...
Eli really is helpful and a big sweetheart. He is following his big brothers footsteps after graduation: staying up late, sleeping late and gaming. Fun.
I'm loving getting pictures and updates from the Woods, some kind people in Adren's branch. They have him and Elder Konold over every Monday for a big homemade meal, and they usually send them home with food. I get texts early in the day from her, sometimes with what the menu is for the night and then a recap of what Adren taught and how much they enjoy having them. It is such a kind thing to do for a mother across the country!
Adren sure has enjoyed Elder Konold. He says he knows they will be lifelong friends. I'm so happy he has had such a great experience right away!
I am checking President Gentries Instagram regularly to see if I can catch a glimpse of Elder Geertsen.
And it is always a special treat when I do!
Back at home, some candid Sunday pics. Sweet little Adeline walks over to sit with me sometimes during sacrament. She looks at my rings and bracelets for a bit, then makes her way back to her mom.
The Geertsen's all together!
I never knew such joy as getting these mission pics! My heart!
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And how cute is Zekey after doing some baptisms!
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A very big day arrived for Paisley, she finally got her drivers license! She worked
so hard for it, I know it was such a relief for her to be done with all of that, and finally have it done! Phew!
I am relieved to be at this place, for sure! I am documenting because if I don't take pics of myself, no one will ever see any.
There goes our Paisley girl. Driving away with her official license! Soooo exciting!
The first day of school arrived and it is a big year for these two! Paisley is starting her Junior Year! Whaaat??? I cannot wrap my brain around that. And Zeke is now a Freshman at the high school with her. I can't believe we are down to just one school, two kiddos. Amazing.
Zeke is very excited to be out of middle school and meet up with friends he hasn't seen all summer, as well as friends he didn't get to see last year. I'm thrilled he is so excited for High School!
Paisley is hopefully better prepared than her brothers starting Junior year. They have warned her it is a heavy year, so stay on top of everything and Senior Year will be smooth sailing. She'll do great!
Paisley is getting her backpack all cleaned out and organized. This is how I know she'll do great!
And off they go to the school! We are all so grateful for the red car, it has been great in getting the kids to school and jobs.
And Paisley has been asked to her first dance, Homecoming! First date! Sooo exciting!
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Adren is enjoying his new companion~ and plenty of leftovers, of course!
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My sweet ministering sister, Pauline brought me these gorgeous sunflowers ~ WOW!
Paisley's room is coming along so beautifully. We got her pendant lights hung and I rigged them so that she can turn them on and off from her shelves by her bed. It is so glowy and warm in there!
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I love that Zeke loves it, too!
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Paisley and I went out to look at dresses for Homecoming, just to see what is out there. Turns out, there is quite a bit! Paisley looked so darling in everything.
We fell in love with this chocolate brown silk dress.
Then we thought we'd look at the shoes to see what would look good with it. Provo High's Homecoming theme is Disco, so we thought it would be fun to find some fabulous gold disco heels.
And then we found them!
We couldn't believe we found everything the first time we went out looking. Paisley will look darling.
Her date, Milan, asked her with a Curious George song and stuffed animal. So Paisley answered back referring to the banana pancake song and a pile of pancakes. It was very clever!
In my big news, I just celebrated one year at A Child's Hope Foundation. It's going great! I finally feel like I know what I am doing and (somewhat) what everyone else is doing so I can finally work on improving systems and grow where I am at!
Some Monday calls it's just a few (or couple) of us that are available. I love to see Adren strumming away on his guitar that Grandpa sent him. He is so happy!
And finally, I am loving these new lights in the hallway. It makes everything feel fresh and lovely.
