Best Sunday of The Year

Next to spring, the beginning of fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Closed windows can once again be opened to allow the fresh air circulate your home. Oranges, browns, and yellows become part of your decor, and jeans are again comfortable to wear without breaking a sweat.

Aside from all of the wonderful things I love about fall (eh em......especially, Halloween) I look forward to a special Sunday that brings a smile to everyone's face and a tear to your eye. It is a Sunday where I believe it's like the angels in heaven sing like above. I love watching the facial expressions and different personalities of each one of my boys. One serious, one spunky, and one in between. I am especially thankful for primary teachers and leaders who make the primary program possible. I know countless hours go into writing, practicing and teaching all the children their individual parts. Not to mention have a TON of patience throughout the year. So, a special thanks to my boys leaders who teach them the songs that echo through my house all year long. Until next year!

All For The Cause

You would think having 2pm church I would have my kids dressed and ready in an ample amount of time. Afterall, I have practically the entire day, but nope I don't. I do start trying to get them moving around noon, but then lunch comes into play, they lolly gag around, (are mine the only ones that do this??) etc. On most Sunday's we have been taking separate cars because Doug now has to be there to make sure they have enough boys to pass the sacrament. I had intentions of leaving about 15 minutes early in order to get a bench seat. I wanted at least a place in the chapel I could see my littles faces for the program. I have found these are hard to come by in our ward. I wasn't quite ready so Doug agreed to take the kids to save a seat. He had the kids loaded and me being, well me said "WAIT DON'T LEAVE....I need a photo!"

D: (Grumbling).....A photo, why? We need to leave.

J: Today is the primary program.

D: Can't you just take it after church?

J: No, they will all be undressed...not to mention ragamuffins. (plus this is Taylor's last one *sniff, sniff*)

D: Kids get out of the car, your mom needs a photo!

So, just for me he unloaded them and I snapped this. I know it sounds silly, but for the past 2 years I have taken one right before church and I kinda like it. So, thanks honey for putting up with my crazy ways and "must haves." (maybe a SLR for Christmas too) Love you babe. Oh, and by the way the program was so good! Of course the primary program is one of my favorite sacrament meetings.

Grove 2nd Ward
Primary Program
2008

And this folks is as good as it gets. They don't even look this groomed when we enter the building! I think somehow they must get in a fight with the seat belt. Afterall, we do have a mile to drive down the road. Ha!