tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-340994032024-03-06T21:26:07.023-08:00Martinfam7Martinfam7Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.comBlogger472125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-89165529732817544512019-03-29T22:41:00.000-07:002019-03-29T22:41:10.758-07:00A THOUSAND<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Cami just competed in her first out of state tournament last weekend in Las Vegas. The girls were so excited for this and had such a blast together, since we were in the same hotel as most of the team, so it was nice for the girls to just chill together and play outside of soccer. They got some good bonding time in that was much needed. The soccer part of the trip was rough though. They played against tough teams like one from Southern California that have soccer outdoors year round. We play indoors in the winter on a field about half the size of the outdoor fields. Cami's team didn't win any of the 3 games they played, and it was very discouraging as well as educating for the girls. I think it was good preparation for this Spring season.<br />
Cami is super into sports. She also enjoys going to tumbling, and hopes to begin taking dance again if she can fit it in.<br />
So I was curious how she would feel about soccer after this trip in Vegas. About 2 years ago, she was asked by the owner of the dance studio to compete in dance. So she was trying to decide if she wanted to do comp dance or soccer. I asked her to rate her sports from 1-10 by how much she loves them. She rated dance at 8, tumbling at a 10, and soccer at 100 haha! This girl likes her some soccer. So she began the road to competition soccer. She made the B team in her first year in La Roca Soccer, and last year tried out again for Wasatch Soccer Club as well as La Roca. It was fun making the Wasatch team (because she didn't make it the previous year) but she made the A team for La Roca, which is more competitive, so she definitely wanted La Roca. Plus the cute red head, Marley, is one of her best friends and neighbors here, and of course they wanted to be on the same team again. They've done dance and tumbling together as well, before they began this soccer ride.<br />
So yesterday, I curiously asked Cami where everything rates now. Tumbling is now down to 8 (she's switching gyms back to where she took dance and tumbling before trying out a new gym this year, and will probably enjoy it more there, she says). Dance is back up to 10. And soccer? "A thousand", she says. All these rough losses didn't get this girl down! She's heading into spring season of soccer in full swing, or kick, I should say :) Vamos, La Roca!Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-13500387757993821002019-03-29T22:39:00.003-07:002019-03-29T22:39:59.882-07:00Better luck next postJust wanted to write a quick update. Kids first day of school was yesterday. Crazy! 2nd, 4th, 6th (and last year in elementary school)<br />
Anyway now it's already spring break, and I'm laughing at this post that I began in the beginning of this school year. Must have been a very busy and eventful year! Hopefully I'll finish my post the same day I begin it next time!Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-48030848274283593592018-11-16T22:22:00.000-08:002019-07-21T22:33:49.976-07:00Salt Lake City Temple: Lance and Kyle's First Time!Lance, Carter, (Lance's friend) and Kyle have been going to the temple when they can. We aim for once a month, but it doesn't always work out that frequently. This month was my month to drive, and I asked Lance which temple he'd like to go to. He's been really wanting to go to the SLC temple. I love that they go together and can share this experience together. <br />
And I love these photos!<br />
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<br />Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-15247494043243109072015-12-20T22:41:00.000-08:002016-10-06T09:57:49.899-07:002015 Christmas Sacrament Meeting Program<span style="font-family: inherit;">So for months, or basically since I got my calling as choir director, I have been very anxious about the Christmas Program for this year. Somehow, it all came together today in Sacrament meeting, and, wow, just feeling gratitude and joy with how it turned out! We have many talented musicians in our ward. Such a wonderful experience listening to it all wrapped up in 45 minutes. And the timing was perfect. Finished right on time. Phew!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The perks to being in charge of the program is that you get to pick your favorite songs for the choir to sing. Another fun thing about it is that you get to ask people to sing that you love listening to, very talented singers ;). When I asked one of the soloists to sing, I asked her to think of a song that she absolutely loves to sing and get back to me. She did, and it happened to have Silent Night in it, which we were already singing for our closing song. I listened to the recording anyway, thought it sounded great, but didn't want to be repetitive with the same song. So she was very understanding when I told her, but when she said that she<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> just super loves the spirit of that song, I felt a pang that maybe I wasn't making a good choice not having her sing it. So I thought about it and decided that we <b>CAN</b> have 2 Silent Nights in one program! One at the beginning and one at the end. I got this particular song (Silent Night is only the last half of the song) ok'd by the Bishop, and went to listen to her practice with the primary, who sings the "Silent Night" part, while she sings her solo. When I sat there and heard it for the first time, I was in tears. Her voice was amazing, and the Spirit that she and the primary children's voices brought was incredible. It was so much better than the recording that she'd sent me sung by a professional singer. I'm so glad I didn't go by that recording, and followed my feelings and her feelings instead. Anyways, I was in tears again today and was wiping my face right before we, the choir, were supposed stand and sing. Ah! Love those tears and truly beautiful music!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;">There's more I could say about this program, but I've got to close for today, just want to say that it was such a privilege to be a part of this beautiful praise to our Heavenly Father in this way. This is the best part of my Christmas this year. Anyways, here's how it went:</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #c00000; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Today,
we remember </span><span style="color: #c00000; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">one of the most miraculous stories in history, a</span><span style="color: #c00000; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> true story about a
little babe who lived a long time ago.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #c00000; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And it came to pass in those days, that there went
out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="https://www.lds.org/broadcasts/watch/christmas-devotional/2011/12?lang=eng&vid=1309712038001"><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #c00000; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0in; text-decoration: none;">And Joseph also went up from Galilee</span></a><span style="color: #c00000; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">,
out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is
called Bethlehem to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with
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<b><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 12.0pt;">Matthew 2:<span class="verse"><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0in; padding: 0in;">1</span></span></span></b><span class="verse"><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #006600; font-size: 12.0pt; padding: 0in;"> </span></span><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 12.0pt;">Now when Jesus was<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>born<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in
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departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till
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<span style="color: #006600; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And the angel of the Lord came and said unto the shepherds
abiding in the field, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great
joy, which shall be to all people.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="http://media2.ldscdn.org/assets/first-presidency-christmas-devotional/2009-first-presidency-christmas-devotional/2009-12-0002-for-unto-us-a-child-is-born-64k-eng.mp3"><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #006600; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0in; text-decoration: none;">For unto you is born this day in the
city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.</span></a><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And
this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling
clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a </span><a href="http://broadcast.lds.org/MormonTabernacleChoir/TheWonderofChristmas__06__ChristmasProcessionalGloriainExcelsisDeo__eng_.mp3"><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #006600; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; padding: 0in; text-decoration: none;">multitude of the heavenly host
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it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the
shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this
thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they
came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
And when they had seen it, </span><a href="http://broadcast.lds.org/MormonTabernacleChoir/RejoiceAndBeMerry__08__WhatChildIsThis__eng_.mp3"><span style="border: none 1.0pt; color: #c00000; font-size: 12.0pt; padding: 0in; text-decoration: none;">they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this
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always, may we see the purity of the story of the Savior’s birth and feel
sincere gratitude for </span><span style="color: #c00000; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">the matchless gift that was given, even</span><span style="color: #c00000; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> His life, teachings, and saving
sacrifice for us. May this gratitude cause us to renew our determination to
follow Him. May it also lead us to draw closer to our family, our church, and
our fellowmen, and may we look steadfastly forward to that blessed day when the
resurrected Christ will walk the earth again as our Lord, our King, and our
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Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-45491748606134231072015-12-02T21:24:00.002-08:002015-12-02T21:24:53.168-08:00This Mom is Just a Little Proud<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cami loves dancing. However, she didn't want to do it on stage. I wanted so much for her to be in a dance class, but I wasn't sure how it would go because of this stage thing. So we went in to register her for dance last summer to find out if she has to dance on stage to be in a class. They said that she didn't. However, I told Cami that I wouldn't be buying the beautiful costume that the dancers get that perform on stage. It would be her choice (Inside I was dying because I selfishly want SO MUCH to watch my princess dance on stage!)</div>
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About 2 months ago, Cami was put in the front row of her dance group because, she said, her teacher told her she was doing a very good job. Although pleased, I was concerned because I knew that she wasn't planning to go on stage and I didn't want to mess anything up for them. I talked to her teacher about it, and somewhere between the teacher and Cami, they had decided that Cami was good with going on stage now. Yipee!!</div>
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So tonight, about 3 months after she began dance in September, I went to pick up Cami from dance. I brought our new tiny camcorder, just for fun, in case I got there early enough to record the last part of their dance. I got there just in time, and began recording through the window. At the end of the dance, Cami got in front of all the dancers and stood, holding her right leg high in the air. After the dance I thanked her teacher and asked her what that was about. She told me that they had tryouts 2 weeks ago, and they picked Cami to do the last solo part. Oh can I tell you that I'm so excited!? This is Cami's first year of taking dance and she's a star! So proud! We went out for ice cream to celebrate. I think we'll have ice cream again after her performance in the Spring YIPEEE!!! </div>
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I may be quite biased, and I think Cami will be an incredible teacher and/or author someday. Actually, she already is. She has a classroom in her bedroom, including a chalkboard and a pointer. She loves writing. She writes notes, to do lists, letters, and stories. I found this book she made with notebook paper and staples the other day, and thought it was so adorable and I was amazed at her talent and plot. So I had her type it. She began, and then asked if she could read it to me while I type. So here it is:</div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The next day he went to Pam’s house. On the way, he saw Pam. He was going to Sam’s house. And they decided to go to Sam’s house and drink some chocolate milk. And then they played a little. Then Pam had to leave. So he said, “Goodbye” and went to his house. The next day, Pam went to Sam’s house and so he did. When he got inside he and Sam made chocolate chip cookies and ate them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And then Sam led Pam to his living room to watch a movie called, “Too Much Apple Pie.” And so they did. And then it was over and Pam had to leave. So he did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now boys and girls, do you think that Sam and Pam play every day? I want you to think about that for a minute. The End.</span></div>
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Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-28335160022889534432014-08-29T00:31:00.003-07:002014-08-29T11:24:36.973-07:00Cami's First Day of Kindergartin<br />
Cami has waited for this day since Kyle began Kindergartin two years ago.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My friend and neighbor, Lindsey, started Kindergartin today too.</td></tr>
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Despite their teasing, Cami loves her brothers. She's so excited to be going to the same school with them. Here's to a great year filled with great friends, laughter, learning, hard work, and the beginning of many more wonderful experiences in this big wide world we live in.</div>
Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-72726982548903708712014-04-02T19:50:00.002-07:002014-04-02T19:50:38.026-07:00Here's the roll recipe for those of you that requested it. Just made some again today. I think we're trying to make up for time lost cuz these are going fast!<br />
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(Although I got this recipe from a bread machine book many years ago when we were first married, sure I'll take the credit now since I don't have that recipe anymore!)<br />
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<strong>2 Tablespoons yeast<br />scant 1/4 cup sugar (or not scant, if you like sugar ;)<br />2 cups warm water</strong><br />
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Let sit til bubbly or foamy, about 15 min or so. Then turn on your mixer to LOW and add:<br />
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<strong>2 teaspoons salt<br />4 -6 Tablespoons butter</strong> (if your hubbie comes up behind you and adds yet even more butter it's okay, it makes it even more tasty!)<br /><strong>1/4 cup powdered milk</strong> (optional if you have a milk allergy, which we don't but I've seen french bread recipes that are pretty much the same as mine except no milk and less butter)<br /><strong>2 cups bread flour plus some more for later</strong><br />
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Mix these a couple minutes 'til combined, then gradually add more bread flour while mixing until it pulls from sides of bowl, about 2-3 cups. Try not to add too much flour, it can make the bread tough. Slightly sticky dough is good. You can add a tiny bit more flour when forming the rolls. <br />That's pretty much it I guess. Just let the dough rise about an hour or so, til it's about double, then shape rolls, let them rise about 20-30 min. Bake at 350 for about 12-15 min. Enjoy!<br />
Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-76115722977228834672013-12-25T09:17:00.002-08:002013-12-25T12:53:49.970-08:00Merry Christmas!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Eras Light ITC","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Our hearts are filled with gratitude at this
time of year as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also feel TONS of love for YOU! - our
family and friends, near and far, who continually fill our thoughts and bring
fond memories, still touching our lives daily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We hope our greetings find you happy and well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here’s a little update:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Eras Light ITC","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Cami (5 in January) – Does cartwheels,
handstands, and pullovers in an advanced gymnastics class now; Rides her bike without
training wheels 3.7 miles around a lake!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Began soccer and basketball.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Eras Light ITC","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Kyle (7) – 1<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>st</sup> Grade;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Loves to build and fix things like his
Dad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even rescued a very sad child in
school with a broken lunchbox;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plays
soccer, basketball, baseball, Legos, Geotrax, and loves gardening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He watched the garden grow all summer, and
continues his dream to be a farmer someday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(Cami has to be with him, too, she says, so she’s going to have a house
by him and farm as well.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Eras Light ITC","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Lance (9) - Fastest runner in 3<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>rd</sup>
grade!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plays soccer, baseball, basketball,
and kickball. Loves animals, especially dogs and cats, and wants to either be a
vet, or work at a pet store someday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sets the standard by racing to get his chores done so they can just be
done and he can play!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plays with the
leopard gecko that he and Kyle bought together for their birthdays.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Eras Light ITC","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Evan (would be 12!) – we believe that he
continues to watch over us, and as his birthdays and angel days come and go, we
enjoy sharing the sweetness of his memories and continue to long for that day
that we will be reunited.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are so
grateful for our Heavenly Father’s plan for us – that we can all be together
again someday!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Eras Light ITC","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Jace (13) – 8<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> Grade;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ran first 5K, sings bass in choir at school,
and also made it for show choir (yay!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Began
his own business with yard care and enjoys spending his money on hobbies, like
his lizards, and sports like basketball.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Favorite hobby: Eating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is now
taller than his mom!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Loves PE but not
other classes in school like English and French.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Eras Light ITC","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Jenny – Coached her first soccer team this year
(Lance’s).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>COULD NOT have done it
without Assistant Coach Jace (since she’s never played before in her life-
first practice he had to correct her that it was going to be a scrimmage not a
skirmish), still co-coaching<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cami’s
gymnastics class; Plans to do some serious crazy dancing with Jared at that
graduation party in June.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Eras Light ITC","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%;">Jared -- in 4<span style="font-size: small;"><sup>th</sup> and last year of
residency, graduating in June!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoyed a
hunting trip to Utah in September;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is
interviewing (with Jenny! much to her delight!).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He isn’t so sure about this serious crazy
dancing.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Eras Light ITC","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With Love,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Martins<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-21700245661621611602013-09-29T14:57:00.000-07:002013-09-29T14:57:02.991-07:00Lance's Birthday<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laughing at the singing card. It sings Happy Birthday to you and after you "blow" the candles out, you hear a crowd cheering. It was a hit today and every night for Lance's bedtime lullaby.</td></tr>
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What a blast!! Lance had another pool party. I love those. Not a whole lot of planning involved. Laura Goddard made the cupcakes, and we bought the pinata, so it was a pretty easy party, besides my regular anxieties that never seem to fail. I learned not to buy pinatas because they break after about 3 hits ;) Still fun. Now we're making Kyle's pinata for his party and I'm reminding myself that this is really the best way ;) Just love this little man and am so grateful for his birth 9 years ago.<br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">What I love about Lance:</span><br />
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<li>His smile. It is just CHARMING!!! And handsome, of course ;) Watch out in a few years, young ladies!</li>
<li>His energy. I want it. He is my get-it-doner. If I want something done, rather than doing it myself, I know I can just ask him to do it. Ha ha! I'm trying not to abuse this fact ;)</li>
<li>His curiousity. He loves catching frogs, crawfish, and other creepy-crawlies of the swamp, or at Castlewood ;)</li>
<li>His dedication to his work. He works hard in school and does a good job getting the grades he wants.</li>
<li>He LOVES reading!!! I just love this.</li>
<li>Jace loves playing catch with him with the football.</li>
<li>Cami loves when he lets him come in his room.</li>
<li>Kyle loves catching frogs with him. He actually gave him a bullfrog he caught from Castlewood on Lance's birthday. (On his shoulder in photo)</li>
<li>Jared loves his energy and smile too. Actually I think he said it first and I just copied him. AND those are my favorite things about him too! ;) </li>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Lance's favorites:</span><br />
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<li>Ramen Noodles</li>
<li>Pizza</li>
<li>Orange</li>
<li>Capture the Flag</li>
<li>Kickball</li>
<li>Kicking the Football</li>
<li>Legos</li>
<li>Pumpkin icecream in the cone</li>
<li>Fast music</li>
<li>Tom and Jerry movies</li>
<li>Watching movies</li>
<li>Jumping on the trampoline</li>
<li>Pool time in the summer</li>
<li>Catching animals and put them in super small cages (Jace added the last part)</li>
<li>Phase 10</li>
<li>Dogs</li>
<li>Fun games on the computer at school</li>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">It bugs me when...</span><br />
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<li>I have to keep saying things over and over again</li>
<li>When I get pulled away from fun things I'm doing to do chores</li>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">What he wants to remember about his birthday: "That it was really fun having the party at the pool cuz I love to swim!!!"</span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Happy Birthday Lance!!! Just love ya!</span><br />
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3 Flips for you with all my love~! (I just found out today that I could do that still!) Thank you for putting me through all those years of gymnastics!</h4>
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Also, here are a few more notes from all of us.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">What I love about Grampa Gilland:</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Kyle:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like that we
got to go to his house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I played the with
marble track.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cami: He's been nice to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I liked playing with the marble track, too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Grampa Gilland
has been a good Grampa.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He's been nice
to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He's been a good example to me
and my family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I liked playing with
Zoe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I liked playing with the marble
track, too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remember going to the
hotel with them and I got SOOOOOO stuffed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And I ate a whole bunch of food!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was fun going to the hotel with them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jace:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I love
most about Grampa Gilland is eating his food and cooking with him. It tastes
really good.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jenny:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I love
most about Dad is the amount of love that he has for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a great feeling!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I'm so grateful to have a father that cares
so much for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jared:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I love
most about Jim is the love he shows for my family, and the efforts he puts
forth to help us be healthy.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">OOOOOH Yum! Cupcakes for Dinner! Anyone that comes into my kitchen on April Fool's is one brave cookie... or cupcake! Hehe. I found this great recipe <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/April-Fools-Day-Cupcakes/">here</a> and it was actually pretty yummy! I thought. The kids (except Jace) ended up really disappointed. Ha! I think I had the most fun with this than anyone ;)</td></tr>
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So I was pretty proud of myself for being so sneaky and putting on a movie for the kids to keep them occupied when they got home. While I was spooning meatloaf into cupcakes and shaping it.<br />
It was hard not to smile really big when unsuspecting Jace came to me about something he was excited about as I walked with him a little more away from the kitchen.<br />
I had told them all what day it was this morning before they left for school (fair, right?), but I guess they completely forgot. The photos are pretty much before they tasted it. I couldn't get the video to upload their reaction. Oh well, it's kinda sad anyway. They got the real thing for dessert though, so I'm not all mean! I think they'll appreciate it more when they look back on it as a pleasant memory.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jared was a good sport about it, even though today was his first day back to working days, and his sleep clock is way off. He was too exhausted to eat.... kinda spoiled my fun, but way to go, cheesin' for the photo anyway!</td></tr>
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<br />Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-5944048524364724242013-02-10T13:35:00.002-08:002013-02-10T13:35:30.095-08:00Cami's 4th Birthday Princess Party<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Princesses</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday, Dear Cami! My friend, Laura, is a professional cake decorator. She did awesome! And it's all made from scratch. Yum!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just Chillin' (After the party, Kylie went home and while told her mom that her favorite part of the party was when they went in her room and "just chilled".)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love this one of Cami's good friend, Saydee, looking at her. Cami loves these girls.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cami and Kylie in her "party hair". Her hair is naturally spiral curly beautiful, and her mom, who is a professional hair stylist, straightens it for special occasions, like this ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It ain't easy bein' a princess.</td></tr>
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<br />Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-88643054965584437572012-11-04T09:26:00.000-08:002012-11-04T09:26:27.586-08:00Why Do We Fast?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lance is beginning to fast now that he is baptized, and he was doing great for the first few hours, excited to fast for those in Hurricane Sandy. But as the lunch hour neared he began having a tough time. (He has tons of energy and loves to eat. His need for replenishing his body with fuel is probably much greater than average.). We looked up these scriptures that I found on <a href="http://littleldsideas.blogspot.com/2012/06/fasting-prayer-can-strengthen-my.html">Little LDS Ideas</a>, and now he's not thinking about the hunger as much, he's actually still reading scriptures on my phone. After each scripture, I asked him again why we fast, and the answer's right there. Perfect. Here they are:<br />
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<strong><u>Why We Fast:</u></strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.lds.org/study/topics/doctrine-and-covenants?lang=eng"><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none;"><strong>Doctrine and Covenants</strong></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 88:76—To obey God’s commandment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Luke 2:37</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">—To serve God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Alma 45:1</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">—To worship God and show </span><a href="http://lds.org/topic/gratitude/"><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 12pt;">gratitude</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> to him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mosiah</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 27:22–23—To receive special blessings, such as healing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Alma</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 5:46—To gain a testimony.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Alma</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 17:3—To gain the spirit of prophecy and revelation and the ability to teach.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Alma</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 6:6—For the conversion of people who are not yet members of the Church.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Isaiah</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 58:6–7—To feed the hungry and clothe the naked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Joel</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 2:12—To draw closer to God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Also another great story that the writer used by Joseph B Wirthlin and his wagon as a little boy right here:</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /><br />5. I am using Joseph
B. Wirthlin's red wagon story from "<a href="http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2001/04/the-law-of-the-fast?lang=eng" target="_blank">The Law of the Fast</a>". I'm going to bring a red wagon to fill.
I will tape quotes about prayer and fasting (when we fast, the examples of the
sons of Mosiah and Nephites, why we fast, etc.) onto cans and boxes of food and
a blanket. The children will pick one item at a time, discuss the quote, then
place the item in the wagon to fill it by the end. Here is the wagon story: How
well I remember my father, the bishop of our ward, filling my small red wagon
with food and clothing and then directing me—as a deacon in the Church—to pull
the wagon behind me and visit the homes of the needy in our ward. I remember
visiting one family in particular: a sickly mother, an unemployed and
discouraged father, and five children with pallid faces, all disheartened and
hungry. I remember the gratitude that beamed in their faces when I walked up to
their door with my wagon nearly spilling over with needed supplies. I remember
how the children smiled. I remember how the mother wept. And I remember how the
father stood, head bowed, unable to speak. Brothers and sisters, in a sense, you
too can bring to a needy family a wagon brimming with hope. How? By paying a
generous fast offering. -JOSEPH B. WIRTHLIN (Idea shared by EmmaLee Hammond /
ga06282012)</span></div>
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Here's another story from another 8 year old boy in the Friend Magazine. I'll use this next time he's having hunger pangs:<br />
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<span class="Work" field="Work">Prayer and Fasting
Work</span></h2>
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<span class="Author" field="Author">Andrew Schurman</span>, age
8<br />LaSalle Ward<br />Montreal Quebec Mount Royale Stake</div>
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<span class="zr" field="zr">Andrew Schurman, “Prayer and Fasting Work,”
<i>Friend,</i> Apr. 2000, 48</span><br />Before I was baptized, I decided to
invite my friend Thomas to church. He said OK, and we went to sacrament meeting
and then to Primary. When everything was done, we went home.<br />
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I thought that next time I needed to invite every member of Thomas’s family
to come to church. On the next fast Sunday, I decided to fast for Thomas and his
family. In the morning when I got up, I prayed to Heavenly Father that all of
Thomas’s family would agree to come to church. I didn’t eat breakfast or lunch.
I took the sacrament but had nothing else to eat or drink. During the day, I
prayed about four times for Thomas and his family.<br />
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That night we went to the chapel to hear the Christmas Devotional broadcast
from Salt Lake City, but the satellite dish wouldn’t work, so we sang Christmas
hymns and bore testimonies instead. I got up and bore my testimony for the very
first time, and I asked everyone to pray for my friend and his family. A couple
of Sundays later, he and his family did come to church, and his mom is now
taking the missionary discussions. I think prayer and fasting work.<br />
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Going to church can help you learn about Heavenly Father and all that He has
given you. If you are a child like me, you can enjoy fun activities while you
are learning. Jesus is our Savior, and if you don’t believe me, read the
scriptures. I feel good because I can share this with other people, just like
the Savior did. They need your help and mine.<br />
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Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-25659762328494493442012-10-21T22:32:00.000-07:002012-10-21T22:32:07.929-07:00Learn to Live!Just notes from President Uchtdorf's talk in General Conference 2 weeks ago but I must have missed and got to read today...<br />
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Doesn’t it seem foolish to spoil sweet and joyful experiences because we are constantly anticipating the moment when they will end?<br />
Do we listen to beautiful music waiting for the final note to fade before we allow ourselves to truly enjoy it? No. We listen and connect to the variations of melody, rhythm, and harmony throughout the composition.<br />
Do we say our prayers with only the “amen” or the end in mind? Of course not. We pray to be close to our Heavenly Father, to receive His Spirit and feel His love.<br />
We shouldn’t wait to be happy until we reach some future point, only to discover that happiness was already available—all the time! Life is not meant to be appreciated only in retrospect. “This is the day which the Lord hath made … ,” the Psalmist wrote. “Rejoice and be glad in it.”<br />
<br />My dear brothers and sisters, dear friends, we must begin to walk that eternal path today; we cannot take for granted one single day. I pray that we will not wait until we are ready to die before we truly learn to live.<br />
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Uchtdorf, 2012 Oct Conference Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-51073419772348567742012-09-16T08:11:00.000-07:002012-09-16T08:14:39.888-07:00My Laborer in the VineyardThis morning I read the conference talk by Jeffrey R. Holland, given last April, <a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/the-laborers-in-the-vineyard?lang=eng">Laborers in the Vineyard</a>. Later, with Lance, I retold the parable about the householder that hired laborers for the harvest. I told him that his family wouldn't have any food for dinner if he didn't get a job. I put Lance in the first group of people hired at 6am. Then I told him about the others that were hired at 9am, then noon. Then 3pm, then the "11th hour" at about 5pm, who only worked for one hour. He listened without any opinions. So when the day was over, Lance got to go and receive a whole $10 to feed his family, as did the rest of those in his group. And I told him the next people came to get their wages, that had worked 3 less hours than him. He didn't blink when I told him that they were paid the same $10. I asked him what did he think the people that came at noon got paid. He answered, "$10"? I asked him if he'd heard this story before and he hadn't. So next question was what did those that only worked 3 hours get paid. He said, "$10", pleased with himself that he knew the answer. And finally, those that only worked one hour, of course, got $10.<br />
But, Lance, you worked the WHOLE DAY! They only worked ONE HOUR. <br />
"It's fair." He said. "They should get the same amount that I got". End of story. No more lessons to be learned. I wish I had learned it so easily as my eight year old.<br />
Looking forward to his baptism next month....<br />
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Also here's part of my journal entry I wrote last night:<br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">(... want to note that Lance is a super mover
when it comes to cleaning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wish I
cleaned like that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our whole house would
benefit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He went the extra mile when I
asked him to put the toys by the door to take to the donation place, he went
out and opened the back of the van and loaded it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also took the garbage upstairs and dumped
it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Did a lot of the sweeping
downstairs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Man, I love that little man.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remember thinking his temper was the most
difficult thing I had to deal with as a parent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now I’m grateful that’s all I have to worry about with him, almost </span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><br />
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Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-50815168214275097702012-03-25T21:56:00.003-07:002012-03-25T21:56:53.810-07:00Spring Break Thursday and Friday, and a little Sat.Oh my good ness I cannot remember what we did on Thursday and even Friday, for that matter. Lots of basketball and outdoor fun at home. I was just glad to try and catch up on laundry and floors. Friday, Lance and Jace had Dr. checkups, and they both averaged out to being slim and tall, in the 75th percentiles in height, just like Kyle was. I think Kyle might end up being the tallest one out of his brothers, wouldn't that be great? The youngest and tallest, like Nephi :) Random fact, Kyle's favorite Primary song right now is, "Nephi's Courage".<br />
So after the appt., we went home for more basketball, then Lance and Kyle went to a friend's house that we're carpooling with for Tae Kwon Do. It was such a blessing that she was driving this time because my friend's baby boy had to go to the hospital for being dehydrated, and so we got to watch their cute little girl with big blue eyes. Cami enjoyed having another girl around, and begged to have her crib in her room so they could share. Cami has said in the past that she doesn't like being alone in her room. Isn't that sad? I've tried giving her dolls and teddies to sleep with, but she knows the fact. So we ended up having this friend sleep overnight with us, and I just had Cami sleep in my room with us, because I didn't want to mess with girls waking each other up in the middle of the night. I've gotten way too comfortable with getting my full nights' sleep. At least Cami wasn't alone. <br />
So... Saturday was my birthday. I have a few pics to post tomorrow if I get a minute. My hair is really cute after I had it cut. colored, and done. I really spoiled myself with the cash my family sent me. This place offered drinks and had a changing room where we change into a smock. I was a little out of my comfort zone, but I quickly got comfortable :)<br />
Anyway more on that tomorrow.Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-88674508825604195392012-03-21T22:27:00.001-07:002012-03-21T22:27:17.029-07:00Spring Break WednesdayToday we took a road trip to <a href="http://missouristateparks.net/elephant-rocks-state-park/index.htm">Elephant Rocks</a>. It's about an hour and 45 min. away, give or take. It was kinda spontaneous because we were heading out that direction anyway to get a tool for Jared to be able to finish the framing in the basement. When I woke up Kyle and told him where we get to go, he said, "But first we have to get the nail gun.". I thought it was so great how his sharp mind was so quick to remember the awesome tool Dad was going to get. He loves watching Dad work on the house.<br />
The following photos are pretty random. I'm trying to figure out how to blog again. I can't keep up with the new and improved, I guess :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All of 'em! Jace's friend, Tom, and Lance's friend, Isaac. Bringing them made this road trip so much more fun.</td></tr>
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Then back home just in time for Lance's piano lesson, then a little basketball before hamburgers, showers and bed (except Jace, who went to basketball practice with Dad. Someone was bummed about not having enough basketball time today, but they didn't take very long to crash once the head hit the pillow! <br />
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We went on a bikeride to the "mini house." A little shelter at the entrance of the subdivision that's probably more for show. Kyle continues to improve his endurance.<br />
Kyle had a friend over during the early afternoon, and Lance had a friend for the late afternoon and during their Tae Kwon Do class that they take together. I have yet to get pics of that, hopefully Thursday I will. Jace always has the kids on the block over for basketball. He's pretty much been playing every spare minute that he has. He's on his way to the NBA. In fact, he's at church right now with Dad hopefully finishing up basketball practice.<br />
Cami just goes with the flow. She's getting to be quite a pro at dribbling the ball. <br />Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-37611510423308358882012-03-19T21:32:00.001-07:002012-03-19T22:12:06.013-07:00Spring Break Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
We did some boring stuff first so we could do the fun stuff. After rooms were clean, we went on a short bikeride. It is fun to only pull Cami behind me and watch Kyle working those muscles as we go up the hill. He used to get frustrated (last week when we began bikeriding - long time ago!), but his endurance and focus seem to have improved a ton! Hopefully mine will, too :) Kyle has a friend a few streets over from us that have him over to play sometimes so Cami and I can sweat through some more hills and get a workout.</div>
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This is the first time I have ever taken all four kids fishing without Jared. Our awesome neighbors, who have a son Jace's age, invited us, and the day was perfect for it. 86 degrees.</div>
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Jace packed a bunch of cheddar cheese cubes and he caught 6 fish! He reminisced about fishing at the cabin and using cheese as bait. Look closer at the fish's belly. It's yellow. Maybe too much cheese. I told Jace it was probably the same fish he was catching each time.</div>
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I am so grateful to our neighbors. We probably would have just done more boring stuff today! </div>
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I didn't want to mess with bothering Jared at work to ask him about our fishing poles that are SOMEWHERE in the huge basement downstairs (that he's been finishing this week - I'll post pics!) so I just grabbed some wooden poles and asked Jace to grab some string and we were off! You can tell Cami was really into this fishing thing with her red pole propped so she can use her hands for more important things like Goldfish Crackers. We took a detour during a bathroom break to enjoy the playground. But the boys couldn't get enough of this! We'll definitely visit Des Peres Park again.</div>
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Later, Lance and Kyle got to go to their first Tae Kwon Do class and got their white belts. Earlier this month, Lance was invited to a birthday party at the Martial Arts Academy, and one of his party favors was 2 weeks of free classes! Plus, they said his brothers can join him! Everyday. Monday thru Friday. (Cami was fine, we just did cartwheels and handstands in the other room) </div>
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Family Night Activity: Limbo - Lance's idea. We wanted to do something with the "Sticks" (2x4's) that the kids helped Dad unload from the car for more basement work, thus Lance's brilliant activity idea. We played the Limbo Rock and had a little limbo party downstairs. I forgot how fun that is. I remember doing that on roller skates. I wanna get some roller skates and skate around our basement before it's finished.</div>
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Tomorrow will probably be just boring stuff. I don't know if I can top today's excitement.</div>Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-60474699815297994442012-01-06T22:35:00.000-08:002012-01-08T21:44:56.354-08:00Cami's THREE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I asked what kind of birthday party she wanted, she said, "Pink!" So easy to please. I can do pink, and have fun at the same time ;)</div>
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<br />Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. This is Cami's best friend, Kylie. They adore one another. It is so sweet to watch. When Cami has her hair curled, she says it looks like Kylie's. Kylie's family came over to celebrate with us. Her dad is also a resident, same year as Jared, in radiology. And her brother goes to the same preschool that Kyle goes to. Kylie gave Cami the dress up outfits, and they "had a ball" trying them on!<br />
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29 and a half? Right? It's hard to keep count anymore, but that sounds about right. He got home after a long day at work to kids waiting up past their bedtime to sing to him and watch him open presents. He got a cool hunting shirt from my parents, something special from his parents that he got early and I can't remember what he said it was, cuz I'm an awesome wife that listens intently to her husband at all times. He got some nice jeans from Cabela's from my grandparents, and an awesome, cool rug from Cabela's, for the elk room from all of us. I'm sorry I didn't get a picture of it, will post later. Jared was so exhausted he went to bed pretty soon after presents were opened and cake was eaten. I love the pic of Jace singing his heart out to his Dad. Ah, he loves him!Jenny Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10742587885179404390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34099403.post-61509433941627399212011-10-19T21:03:00.000-07:002011-11-13T19:47:01.802-08:00Lance's Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It really was a lot of fun to make!</div>
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Lance's whole 1st Grade class was invited. It's a great way to make friends at the beginning of the school year!</div>
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Watermelon Relay - We played this last year at Jace's party, and it was one of the games Lance wanted to be sure and play.</div>
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For that smile, that's why we do these crazy parties :)</div>
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T Rex feet stilts. Did you get to do this as a kid? If not you have MISSED OUT!! (big food storage cans with twine tied to them) I LOVED racing on these during field day at school!</div>
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Jace made the awesome, HUGE dinosaur decoration out of cardboard, paints, and an overhead projector I bought on Craigslist :)</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">We had Kyle's bday party Friday, and it was dino-mite! Jace made an awesome dinosaur traced onto Cardboard, that we used for both a decoration and "Pin the tail on the T-Rex" (since we couldn't fit the big animal's tail onto our relatively tiny piece of cardboard! They had a T-Rex relay with stilts, or dinosaur feet. And Lance's game he headed, "Don't Crack the Dinosaur Egg", using a balloon that everyone had to keep in the air so that it wouldn't fall and "crack". Lance did a great job explaining the game to everyone. Cami blew out the candles the first time, for Kyle.</span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"> I made a yummy banana cake. Here's the recipe - cuz Jared loved it and I may have to make it again someday. 'Cept the frosting. I bought Cream Cheese frosting ready made and added food coloring. So much easier and yummy enough!</span><br />
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1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix<br />
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3)<br />
1 cupBREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream<br />
3 eggs<br />
1/4 cupoil<br />
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened<br />
1/2 cupbutter, softened<br />
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar<br />
1 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Walnuts<br />
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HEAT oven to 350°F.<br />
BEAT first 5 ingredients with mixer on low speed just until moistened, stopping frequently to scrape bottom and side of bowl. Beat on medium speed 2 min. Pour into greased and floured 13x9-inch pan. <br />
BAKE 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. <br />
BEAT cream cheese and butter with mixer until well blended. Gradually beat in sugar. <br />
REMOVE cake from pan. Carefully cut cake crosswise in half using serrated knife. Place 1 cake half, top-side down, on plate; spread with some of the cream cheese frosting. Top with remaining cake half, top-side up. Spread top and sides with remaining frosting. Press nuts into sides. Keep refrigerated. <br />
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Just a few things I'd like to keep record of :)<br />
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<li>Jared got awarded "Resident of the Month". He works hard! Way to go, Dr. Martin!</li>
<li>He's also going to be on the Oprah Winfrey Network sometime in October, on a Sat. I received a phone call asking his job title. He will be in an episode of "Sweetheart's Homecoming" Episode 3.</li>
<li>Jace scored in the top 1% in the nation on last year's MAPS tests. Way to Go, Jace! I told him not to let it go to his head. He's really becoming a teenager lately :) In a good way, of course.</li>
<li>One night I played Paul Cardall's "Sacred Piano" music to help Lance fall asleep at bedtime. When I checked on him a bit later, he told me that the music made him feel the Spirit. I asked him how he knew it was the Spirit, and he said, "my eyes got kind of watery". Awww! </li>
<li>Kyle is counting down the days until his 5th Birthday next month. He is really getting excited for it.</li>
<li>Jace scored in the top 1% in the nation on last year's MAPS tests. Way to Go, Jace! I told him not to let it go to his head. He's really becoming a teenager lately :) In a good way.</li>
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