Monday, March 18, 2024

 


Yes. This is the only picture I took this week. Actually, I took this one too:


I can't decide which one is cuter. What do you think? You benefit from my indecision because you get to see both!

Yes, we did get some visits from Lyla and Avery this week and Lyla is just as cute, too! I wish I could send you the feeling of holding that sweet seven-month-old with her strong, healthy body and giant smiles.

We also got a visit from our favorite college student! Mariah was able to come home on Wednesday. It is Utah Tech's spring break but Mariah had practices through Wednesday. Those college athletes are dedicated! On Thursday, Sarah and Megan came over to watch a movie with Mariah. Fun times! On Friday we picked up Mariah's wedding dress and we all agreed that it is even more beautiful than we remembered it! On Saturday, Mariah went down to the Manti temple open house with Kolby and his family. She was disappointed she didn't get to see the sealing room! We've had a good visit and we sure love that girl!

Bethany got back from choir tour on Tuesday night! She was gone soooo long!!! Before she left, we worried that she'd have the emotional and physical strength to be go go going all the time for five days without a break, but she did it! And she had a great time. Some of the things she loved was going to see the Redwoods on a train ride, a night cruise in the bay, touring Alcatraz, and singing all the time--at a castle turned high school, at a cathedral, on the bus, and just whenever someone would start a song, everyone would join in! Sounds fun to me, too! What a tender mercy for her to have this experience.

Benjamin is still trying to get over his cold but he did make it to school all week and even started track. Add in karate and tennis and the kid is pretty exhausted! He and Beth went to a practice practice exam for their black belts on Saturday morning. Those are always hard work. That evening he went to a friend's birthday party. When I walked in, they were all in floor seating playing a racing video game that was projected on the entire wall. He had a really good time.

Kevin went to Idaho this weekend for the funeral of his Uncle Lyle who made it to 100 years old and was such a nice guy! Kevin loved being back in Idaho and loved seeing his dad, aunts, uncles, and cousins. I think it filled up his soul in a lot of ways. Family can be so good for us. I'm so glad he got to go.

Savannah had a hard week and was not able to work as many hours as she wanted to. She is struggling with a lot of anxiety. She's going to try some new things and is hopeful that this week will be better.

I'm really glad that there is more sunshine and that summer is coming. I love summer.

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