Author: Emily

I say it over and over and over again–It takes a village to raise a child, and I’m grateful for my neighbors and friends who help me do that. And often this comes in the form of babysitting swapping with my mommy friends. One day this month, I had 3 different families and 9 children other than mine at our house through out the day for hours at a time. It was a terrific day, and made me grateful for those good friends around me, who help me, and felt grateful I could help them.

Here is one picture while I was feeding a few kiddos. the counter and table were full the next round, (we did it in shifts).

Grateful to have friends (and family too!) who I can leave my most beloved treasures with! 🙂

Truman was so excited to participate in Track Day! (And you’ll notice that the currently second grade trend with boys is blue shirts and blue shorts, Truman likes to tuck his in). He choose to compete in the longest three races. (They each got to do three races). He did really well, but by the time the last race came, he was pretty tired after running so much distance right in a row! (And you’ll notice he lost one of his shoes!) But he did fantastic, and I was super proud of him!

I love to watch Truman, he works hard at everything he does. He is true, honest and a good sport. Love you buddy.

Sometimes we have lessons that the kids love at FHE, sometimes we don’t. Our neighbor recently spoke in church and said that he and his wife used to call it Family Fight Evening when they had young children. I laughed out loud when he said that. WE obviously can relate. 🙂

Lorelei and I taught a lesson a few weeks ago about the importance of Journals and then made some. (Thanks to an Idea from Aunt Amy), and it turns out that it was one that my boys have talked about multiple times since. I love when that happens.

Here they all are with their journals. They each were very proud of their work.

I love at night when I am tidy-in the house, I see that the Dollies at our house are being so well taken care of their Dolly Momma, Lorelei.

Eating at the table:

And some are in bed:

Melts my little heart.

I just imagine her saying “I’m so happy to see you, I’m just happy to be watching the neighbors and their pets from the highest point I can get to. On top of your picnic table.”
Such a funny, funny dog.

While I was with the Greene Girls, Toph decided to go to Logan with the Kiddos.

Since I wasn’t there, I don’t know the details, but here are some pics:

It was Grandpa Phillips Birthday, and they had a great time fishing. 🙂 Tucker even came home and has been practicing his fly fishing technique. 🙂

While waiting I got to do some reading:

Then we went to the cheesecake factory, yum, yum!

Then shopping:

It was a fun, fun night and then we went back to Amy’s and hung out some more!
Love these ladies!

Lorelei is growing up, and wants to be a BIG KID in every single way, so it surprised me, when she wanted to start eating meals in her old High Chair!

Doesn’t she look huge! 🙂 Growing up fast!

Celebrating at Mcdonalds!

Claire is one of the kiddos best friends. Lorelei even calls her, her Claire-y.

Another Year, another book!
So proud of my boys, and how they work hard to create amazing things!