We've had soccer twice a week since the beginning of September. Peter is getting to the point where if he isn't feeling it he's not into the game, however when he's ready he's in there doing great. Always a mix in games. Kendal is improving, however she still needs to remember to listen to coach (aka Daddy) and pay attention to her surroundings a bit more. Alice is so done with soccer and being stuck in a stroller (since we can't have her in the field or running anywhere she pleases). Luckily the weather's been nice up until last Thursday when rain cancelled the game. This is our last week, I'll try to get some pictures.
Alice had a sweet few months where we'd announce bedtime and she's walk herself to bed (what Kendal did as a toddler) now she's taken to saying no when asked and just wants to play a bit longer. This picture is one night She was tired, but not wanting to go to bed so she dragged pillows into the floor and insisted Casey lie next to her. (He's mimicking how she was laying before she flopped over for my picture.)
Friday the 29th was homecoming for Kimberly. I checked the kids out of school to go see the parade with Casey and his students. Peter wasn't thrilled to stand with middle schoolers because they can get candy faster, however the kids soon realized as a (favorite ; ) teacher daddy gets thrown a lot of Candy. So the kids were satisfied in the end. That night we went to the football game. We were stacked in pretty tight. Alice didn't like the lack of escapes, and Peter went through my snack haul quickly. I lasted with the kids till half time. Casey stayed and retreated up to his usual spot in the announcer box to finish the game. They crushed Filer!
That Saturday Kendal had a birthday party at the rock climbing gym. Casey took Peter also to have his own fun. Kendal was a champ and braved all sorts of walls. Casey says she's a natural rock climber and surprisedhim with her talent. Peter loves Rock climbing and can go around like a monkey, but his fear of heights keeps him from going all the way up.
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Kendal caught the singing bug in sharing time! Bubus in the tub with Alice!
We had fall break this past weekend. The kids got a yes day on Thursday. They started out getting Wii time playing their favorite game go vacation. Kendal did a sewing project with me making matching American Doll dresses for her and her friends dolls. While Peter ran out with Casey and Alice to pick up ice cream supplies. He chose Oreo chocolate custard ice cream. It was really good as you can tell from the pictures below! We took the kids too see the Movie a House with a Clock in its walls. Casey, Kendal, and I read the book and while the book isn't bad the oh movie had some creepy moments Kendal was nervous over. We were hoping Alice would sit or sleep during the movie, she proved otherwise by wandering the theater (luckily it only had six other people there) and then passing out the last twenty minutes. With a wet evening soccer was cancelled, Casey went off to the football game while the kids and I played at home.
Friday we got into a cleaning groove and cleaned up the kids' room and a bit of our room. The kids got some more Wii time and played the afternoon away outside. Casey let Peter build in the garage (he's working on a giraffe).
Saturday I helped the young women with their doughnut fundraise before conference. We then headed out to Raft River for the rest of the weekend. Cheryl was watching Terry's boys and Nicole's boys so the kids got to play the day away with cousins. The local church wasn't broadcasting women's season so Kendal was stuck watching it on the couch surrounded by chaos eating pizza. (I promise I'll do better next year 💙) We stayed overnight and enjoyed conference on Sunday. The kids did conference bingo during the morning session and did well listening They played and partially listened to afternoon session.
It was a wonderful conference (I can't believe church is gong to two hours - crazy! It'll be interesting for sure.) I felt uplifted and can't wait to go back and listen to talks I missed or want to hear again. I've started my book of Mormon challenge to read by the end of the year and Casey's joining me! I love the gospel and I'm so grateful for Latter day Prophets and leaders that share their wisdom and guidance. I'm so grateful for a Father in Heaven who's always watching over me, a Savior at my side through the good and the bad, and the Spirit to comfort and guide me. Casey watched the kids so I could go to the temple Friday. I'm so grateful for that time there. Families are forever!
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