I go by JJ

This child is taking his fascination with Outer Banks to another level. He told his yearbook teacher he goes by JJ. The teacher asked what it stands for and he said Jarom Jr.  Then the teacher asked who he's named after and he said one of his uncles 😂😂😂

Jaycie

 I just wanted to post about my Jaycie. She is such a wonderful little girl. She has so much life and I love how she wants to try everything. Jaycie has the most beautiful smile. I think she gets her singing from her daddy. I actually need to give her opportunities to sing more. I love my Jaycie. She's a wonderful daughter. 

We Love Volleyball

Volleyball was a new sport this year for Gideon and Isaac. Their school had a club team and they both wanted to try it out. They LOVED it. We Loved it. The boys learned and grew throughout the season. Both of them had said this may be their favorite sport. 

Isaac did such a great job as outside hitter. He never came out of the game. When he rotated back row at the beginning of the season he was always nervoud. By the end of the season he was so natural at back row AND outside hitter. I may be a little bias but I feel like Isaac really carried his team along throughout the season. He had his last games last Tuesday and he did amazing!

There were three teams for the school. White team (The freshmen team that Isaac played on), Red, and then Black. Gideon started practicing with the red team which was comparable to the JV team. By the first game of the season Gideon had been pulled up to the black team (highest level). He really grew this season as middle blocker. The last games of the season determined whether or not the team would go to state. For the first time in weeks Gideon didn't start that game. It really got to him. He was mad and very sad. He didn't understand. He had a good talk with the coach who told him to give more energy to help the team. The next game he started and did wonderful. They won and made it to the next round. It wa sa very intense game. They won the first set. The second set they were losing by quite a bit. The school custodians told the ref they needed to hurry and end the school alarms were going off soon. The coaches decided to finish second set as is and move on to third set. With minutes left before the alarm the score was 10-10 and the ref announced next point wins. The other team served, there was a great pass to setter, and then Gideon got the set and pouded to the opponets court. CEDAR VALLEY with the win. It was awesome. Two days later the coach announced Gideon made the All Star honorable mention group for the state of Utah. What an amazing accomplishment.

I'm so happy for both of my boys. It was a joy watching them find a new passion and excell in it. Can't wait for Gideon to go to state and Isaac to play again. 

 

Toothfairy

Our family toothfairy is struggling. Sale lost a tooth last month. He was so excited to put it under his pillow that as soon as he lost it he ran it upstairs and put it where the toothfairy could find it. That night he went to bed and couldn’t wait till the next morning.

When he woke up the big kids had already gone to school. Koki and I were in our rooms and Sale walked in with the saddest face. The toothfairy FORGOT to pick up his tooth. Fire that toothfairy. We told him toothfairy must have been really busy so now when they come he’ll get double. That’s exactly what happened the next night and he was so happy to see the money in the morning.

Fast forward to last week, he lost another tooth. This time when he woke up in the morning he had his money BUT he also still had his tooth. The toothfairy remembered to leave him a $1 but forgot to get the tooth. Now Sale is just all confused with how the toothfairy thing works and we just need to hire a different toothfairy. 

Daily Quote

I try to send a quote out everyday to the boys and Koki. Sometimes I get a response sometimes I don’t. Jarom’s response on this day was too good and too funny not to keep. 

Friends

We’re at Jarom’s track meet and Sale says, 

“ Mom, I want to make a friend.” I told him to go play with the boys that were by us. Twenty minutes later and I see this ...

 I love the example of my kids. Friends with everyone. 

Are you getting a job?

The other day Jarom said he felt bad for me

next year  because everyone will be at school and I’d be by myself. He asked if I’d get a job.  I told him I was not planning on getting one. Then he said, “ Aren’t you going to be so bored. What are you going to do?” I started laughing. I told him exactly what I was going to do next year and then I walked to the couch, pulled the recliner out, and pretended to sleep. Everyone started laughing. 

How cute is he though to think I’ll be bored😂

Decisions

When I woke up this morning there was never a question whether or not I was going to church. That changed 15 minutes before it was to start. Sale got in a mood and then I got in a mood. I even took a picture to send Koki to show what I was dealing with. I left Sale crying in the bathroom, went downstairs, sat on the couch, and decided I didn’t want to go to church anymore. 

Minutes later Sale came down ready to go. My guilt got me in the car. When we got there I told Sale to go in, his dad was waiting for him. I wasn’t going in. I didn’t want to. I sat in the car and started watching the church service on zoom.  I had a thought about my older boys. I knew they would ask why I didn’t go.  I went in.

It didn’t take long for me to feel peace once I was there. The messages spoke to my soul. I knew I made the right decision for myself. 

To my kids, we make choices everyday. Don’t let our choices be swayed so easily. Stay firm. Stay committed to what you know is right. I’m actually very grateful the thought of you kids came to my mind because that alone got me to walk in those chapel doors today. I love my family. I love the church. I know the teaching of Jesus Christ are found in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Stay true. Stay firm. Keep believing. Love Mom

Dinner convo

Funniest Dinner Conversation tonight ...

Sale: Mom. We know that China gave us Covid but how did China get it!

Everyone else:😂🤣🤣😂

Sale how did you know that?

Sale: Teko

Sale and Valentine’s

Sale came home from his Valentine’s party at school. He laid every piece of candy out in front of him. While admiring his candy he said, “ I have a great life😁!” 

The kid is so adorable. 

Joslyn Our Babysitter

We’ve been out running errands and going to the older boys games. Lately Joslyn has been babysitting for us. Tonight she babysat again. When I just called to check on them I asked if they wanted to go to the gas station. Joslyn said, “ Mom we can’t I’m making dinner.” She is so impressive. I asked what she was making and she said, “ Mac N Cheese.” He is so impressive!