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For friends that are LDS.... WE FINISHED THE BOOK OF MORMON!!!  It only took us almost 8 years but we did it.   For those that aren't LDS... that is like finishing the New Testament in the Bible.   We have worked hard reading and listening to the scriptures.  We usually would skip reading on the weekends and at times forget a month of two.  But to catch up we would listen to a chapter in the morning while eating breakfast. Some things it has done for our family: 1. We feel the Holy Ghost/Spirit more often in our home.  This may not be significant for some, but our kids fight a lot and it has helped our car rides to and from school tremendously especially. Our kids are finally getting to be more spiritual.  2. Our kid's are reading BIG words for their age.  It has slowly improved the reading for the four oldest.  Now they all can read by themselves and even follow on their own electronic devices.  They even BOOKMA...

Eating Lunch with the 2nd graders is LOUD. School Assembly - Shabutaso, African Rhythm and Dancing Teachers got up for each assembly and the KIDS WENT WILD.  It was awesome! Crazy A's  Tonsillectomy She definitely was happy and a little bit nervous beforehand.   Afterwards not so much.  Day 1 and Day 2 were ok, because she was on pain meds and could swallow.   Day 3 (Today) not so much.  She barely will eat anything (liquids) and swallow. Big D's basketball game season is STILL not over.   Jare Bear's Drawings during Church

Wacky Wednesday @ School  Early Release Friday Hike @ Local Nature Reserve Another great day for a hike, kind of windy, well really WINDY.  We have been to this Nature Reserve several times but not on this particular nature loop hike.  We were able to do crafts at the Ranger/Educational Station, one at the beginning and the other at the end.  They were switching out February's craft to March's craft that afternoon.  BONUS!   The Hike: The KIDS loved every minute of it... well except for when the twins bumping into each other and started going at it.  BUT other than that, this hike was more interesting.  The animals tracts, trees, creeks, gullies, pond, vines, rocks and path.   Only accident was when Jare Bear scraped his ear on a twig hanging at his eye level.  He has horrible depth perception and literally swiped his ear off almost.  Luckily that was toward the end.  The girls usua...

Soccer Practices - Spring 2018  And so it begins... weekly soccer practice on Thursday nights.  Last fall I didn't go to a SINGLE soccer practice.  They were at 6:15 pm (right in the middle of dinner) and I was exhausted.  Since Daylight Saving's hasn't hit, soccer practice is currently at 5:15 pm - which I can do.  I can get dinner prepared and ready.  But that also means that I can't stay because Missa will be picked up at that exact same time.  Luckily Soccer Practice and the Horse Stables are 2 minutes apart.  The first soccer practice night was GORGEOUS!!! Friday Night @ Costco for Dinner cousin Hannah joined us, she was spending the night.  getting ready for his basketball game   February Bartholomew East Coast  Family Home Evening Birthday Celebrations too! Grandma Loanne, Elise and Uncle Daniel

Only 3 months late.... Missa's 11 yr old well check up stats:  Weight: 119 lbs Height: 59 Inches BP: 106/52 She is growing like a weed and turning into a beautiful young women.  Things she loves: Horses Library Story time Being a mother's helper basketball Reading non-fiction books Fantasy books (this is new!) Sewing Riding her scooter cooking playing outside United States Geography Animals Favorite Movie: Prince of Egypt Rainbow Loom bracelets Stuff Animals Best Friend: Lili (cousin) and Hayden (school friend) Only 6 months late... Big D's 5 yr old well check up status: Weight: 41 lbs Height: 43 inches BP: 97-56 He is an energetic, smart kid. Things he loves: Dinosaurs Farm stuff Cowboy boots Favorite Netflix Shows: Power Rangers, Magic School Bus, Octonauts Sports Playing outside Going to Grandma's house Playing School Wearing Shorts Teasing older sisters Snuggling...