I'm grateful and happy to say that miracles big and small happen every day in my life. Luke was able to perform his part as Horton in Suessical jr. 2 out of 3 nights. With the help of wonderful friends, directors, un seen angels and God, Luke went from sick and feverish and coughing believing he couldn't perform to choosing to perform any way, receiving help and encouragement that night before the play and pulling together his strength, performing beautifully. I loved seeing my boy do his best despite challenges. I can brag a little since this is my blog and I'm the boss of it. He is talented and sweet. He sings well and has stage presence. I was on a high that night and the next day because of the great messages of this play and the great character Horton is. Thank you Dr. Suess.
I was also on a high from the high and happy energy of the children and especially my own children!
Mazie and Horton played by Mallory and Luke
Gertrude McFuzz, played by Parley.
Horton, and Mazie.
My Sarah Caroline was a Who citizen and a fish in another scene. She was darling.
Gwenyth decided she just wanted to watch the play this year. Here she is hugging a favorite teacher.
In other news. I have a very fun husband. I went to a Christ centered energy healing conference a couple of Saturdays ago with one of my close friends who also studies the healing arts. It was one of the first warmish days. Nate took our little girls and several friends on a very adventurous hike in our neighborhood. These mountains are what our city is tucked up against. Isn't that a blessing? Nature is so fun and so healing. I am so grateful to have a husband who encourages me to get out and do what I love while he loves and plays with our children. Even with our human weakness I think we are doing a pretty good job, despite our kid's opinions. ;)
Playful waterfall in the background and happy smiles in front.
I love this picture!
This was off the trail hiking! These girls are like little mountain goats.
Wow
Wow again.
That is the Great Salt Lake in the distance
I assure you that there is lots of real life in between all these beautiful pictures. Plenty of messes and dishes and fights and homework not getting done and me being mad about that and meals being made and cleaned up over and over! Why do we need to eat so often??? It takes all day?
This blog is about focusing on the good, the fun, the adventures and milestones. Here I leave out most of the mundane. Have you noticed I don't talk too much about the details of being a mother? That is for good reason. I am baffled most of the time and the other times I am relieved in knowing that they continue to grow up and eventually move out! :-0 ;)
Back to the fun parts of my life.
I was able to get away for 2 entire days with one of my best friends in the entire universe. I've known her since I was 9. We escaped up to our house in Hyrum Utah and had such a relaxing and revitalizing 2 days. I crashed pretty hard back in to real life when I got home but I'll spare you the details of my grumpy crash.
Hyrum has a wonderful country feeling. Here I am with our neighbor's pet llamas. I look happy but something about them being at head level with me made me nervous.
The lake is still frozen. I could hear an owl hooting as I gazed out.
The sunset mesmerized me.
Next adventure. We went to the Provo City Center Temple open house the day after I returned from my mom vacation. What a beautiful temple! What a beautiful place to dedicate to eternal things and to our Lord Jesus Christ.
This temple has a special story. I've included this video to give you an idea of the journey and transformation this building has undergone.
Here we are stretched out like taffy at the temple.
I don't know how to fix this picture so it doesn't look stretched but you get the idea. The temple is wonderful and we were happy to be there.
We went to breakfast and then we went for ice cream.
I hope my kids remember this day. I know I will.
I'll end with my favorite picture.
Love, Kristen
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