I think maybe it's time to update my blog! At least that is what some of my kids keep telling me. Honestly, I haven't slowed down long enough in the last few months to do much blogging. When I finally sit down, the last thing I think about is pulling out the computer! However... LOTS of fun (and not so fun) stuff has happened and it's really time to catch up. Because some really awesome stuff has happened!
First of all. The top picture. My dream come true. This family that I have dreamed about since I was old enough to understand, is growing beyond my wildest dreams! There is nothing better than what they are becoming! We have had babies, and a wedding and the love just keeps getting bigger.
Thayne is staying busy with work. Business continues to grow, and we count our blessings every day for that. He can mostly work from home except when he has to go out to the different mines or go harass them at the shop to make sure they are doing their jobs! (haha) We are now den leaders in scouts at church together. It should be fun. As soon as I get over my bad attitude about scouts!
I am now training to be a foot zone instructor. I am so excited to see where this all leads. We are doing classes at our house right now. Kailee is taking the classes and is an amazing foot zoner also. I have spent the past year going to classes in Idaho and Utah to learn more about zoning, energy work, homeopathic healing and essential oils. I am so, so grateful for the blessing this has been to our family, and to watch it bless the lives of so many others.
Kailee, well this girl is something else. She was promoted to manager of her store and what once was the store with the highest theft in the region to the top performing store. They got the email this week that they were number 1 in the region last week. She loves it. But I think bigger and better things are coming along in the near future for her!
Willie has been working at the shop for Thayne and is doing a great job. He has coached Nate's AYSO soccer team for 3 seasons and is an amazing coach to these little boys. And they ADORE him. It melts my heart to see him out there with them, and to watch them with him.
Wyatt is a senior this year. My heart is just a tiny bit sad that he finished up his soccer season. He is an amazing defender. One of the other coaches from a really great team, who had also played professional soccer told him not to give it up. That he has great potential in college and beyond. He is such a fun kid. He is a protector of my heart and I am so grateful for him.
Hayden, oh my Hayden! We have struggled finding his spot in school. There were some bad experiences and I have been so very disappointed with our school district and some bully teachers who aren't sure what to do with a kid that ask questions and has opinions. We decided to home school him but were really struggling, and he went to work at the shop. He also has some side jobs. Lawn care and working with his brother when he needs the help. Amazing thing is he had an opportunity to go to a new program at the school, and has a wonderful teacher who recognizes the good in Hayden. He went from being behind in credits, and us worried about how we were going to even get him to graduation, to being ahead of schedule and ready to graduate this year! AMAZING!
Kalli is a sophomore and busy with friends and school. She got to go to her first big dance at school this year with a bunch of friends, including her big brother. She looked so pretty in her dress. Like a princess, which was her whole goal. She is a ball of energy, except when she sneaks down to nap because they get up so early for seminary before school. She makes me happy, except she doesn't like to shop... not sure where she got that sad personality trait. haha
Hyrum is in 8th grade. He is homeschooling and his passion is soccer. He will be trying out for the high school team next year and is starting on an elite team this week. He mostly defends, like his big brothers. He says it's because he can hit, and take a hit. I'm pretty glad he is going to play because I think I would go into withdrawals without high school soccer.
Kami is in 7th grade and homeschooling also. She loves to go to the elementary school and help the kindergarten teachers. They are so busy, have so many students and went to all day kindergarten this year and they love having her come in and help. She has a soft spot with the special ed kids and they love her so much. I love to hear her tell me stories about the kids. I think she has found her passion also.
Nate is in 3rd grade and doing great. He is like his big brothers and LOVES soccer. He says he wants to be a professional player one day. He is such an amazing kid. He loves everyone and has the softest heart.
And then there is Noah. He is five. We decided not to start him in kindergarten this year because he would have been one of the younger ones and the thought just didn't sit right with me. He goes to preschool two days a week, but usually he has to be bribed. He told me he made a deal with his dad. That he would go to preschool and his dad would take him to the store after school and buy him a treat. I kind of think he gets away with far too much, but he is the baby and he seems to be amazing despite having us as his parents!
And there is a quick update of my little, shrinking family. I'll do an update on the rest of them in another post. I love these people! I am grateful every single day that I get to live my dream!!!
