Women's Conference

April 24-30, 2016

Sunday, 04.24

Monday, 04.25

Tuesday, 04.26

Wednesday - Friday
After getting everyone situated at school and Hannah Wilson came to the house to watch the little girls and we were off. We picked up Tonia and  Brittney in Ontario and then we were officially on our way. My allergies were terrible and it was a real struggle. I took lots of meds and said even more prayers. Little by little each day got a bit better - I just wanted to be able to feel the spirit and receive the inspiration and answers I was seeking. Gratefully both happened. Having 6 different personalities makes for some interesting times but regardless I am grateful for wonderful ladies in my life. Huge shout out to Hannah, Kurt and Jorge for keeping things running while I was gone. Forever grateful.



While I was gone Emma and Spencer had a Owyhee field days on Thursday. Best field trip ever. Thursday was also Spencer and Samuel's final soccer game. Sadly they lost again.

 Friday was Dia de los Ninos. I've missed this the past 4 years because of Women's Conference. Spencer stayed in the Lego Club center the ENTIRE day to be the presenter and leader. I was impressed when I hear.

Austin's language group performed their play "El Chavo" He was the only 7th grader and had lots of fun practicing and performing it.

Saturday, 04.30

All About Austin

April 17-23, 2016

Sunday, 04.17
Happy Birthday to my firstborn. Here we go teen age years. After breakfast we continued with the VIDEO theme and Austin popped open 13 balloons {one at a time} with a dollar bill, reason why we love him and a special video message from a family member. {THANK YOU to everyone who helped with this endeavor. It was awesome and loved everyone's advice! Blessed with the best family ever!!} And then we opened presents. The biggest surprise was a video camera!! Love you teen ager.

Monday, 04.18

Tuesday, 04.19

Wednesday, 04.20

Thursday, 04.21

Friday, 04.22
I woke up at 11:50 pm. I didn't hear a noise or crying kid(s). I didn't have to use the bathroom. I just woke up. As I got out of bed I realized I was standing in an inch of water. The basement had flooded. For the next 3 hours as we worked on the problem during the middle of the night I reflected on the situation:

Because I woke up we caught the problem before the entire basement flooded. I know I did not wake up on my own - I pass out every night when I hit the pillow & only wake up for emergencies (kids & bathroom.) There was divine help in order for me to wake up. This is the point I want you to understand - God is in the details of our lives. In every situation. You have to choose to see it, to see His blessings. He is there. 

Saturday, 04.23

He is in the details in our lives

April 10 -16, 2016

Sunday, 04.10

Monday, 4.11
We are still ponderizing weekly but I have been slacking it typing it up to share :/

Tuesday, 04.12

Wednesday, 04.13
Happy Birthday to Elaine and Mollie!

Thursday, 04.14

Friday, 04.15

Saturday, 04.16

Time with Mom

April 3 - 9, 2016

Sunday, 04.03

Monday, 04.04

Ponderizing:

Tuesday, 04.05

Wednesday, 04.06

Thursday, 04.07

Friday, 04.08

Saturday, 04.09

This was the first of Emma's Christmas present shows to watch together over the year. Neither of us had seen this ballet before. It was so beautiful! Making memories with this cute girl - even better!

~~~Romans Reflections~~~
As we are adjusting to a family of 12, a mother of 9, & becoming a 2 language home things really have gone very well. My heart is so grateful. And I thought I was busy before! Rachel J came to help clean on Thursday. I finally swallowed my pride and got some help keeping up with it. She will come every 2 weeks. Bed time has been hard {only the aspect of being on time.} But by some miracle we haven't been late for school. It is a constant FIESTA at our house and the kitchen is never closed! The boys have craved my attention and affection. I am happy to give it. It has made me acutely aware of how I've been parenting and trying to be more loving to all 9 cute kids. I'm grateful for the realization & all the things the Lord is teaching me. Feeling such an urgency to learn Spanish like I never have before {imagine that!} If I can't improve in this setting I might be a hopeless cause. They have lots of gaming devices which causes a bit of a struggle for me. But without a doubt the Lord is blessing us. Feeling grateful I took the time to have mommy dates with 4 of my kids this week so we could talk about all the changes. One-on-One time is priceless.

The intents of our heart

March 27 - April 2, 2016

Easter Sunday - 03.27

Monday, 03.28
Ponderizing

Tuesday, 03.29

Wednesday, 03.30


Really this is a HUGE celebration for Ruth who was cursed with bad teeth {sorry} and always has cavities regardless of her diligent brushing. So YAY for Ruth!!!

Thursday, 03.31

Proudly wearing my mother's pin. Love this handsome, sweet, talented brown eye boy

Friday, 04.01

Tio Jorge & boys were suppose to arrive late Thursday night {after the pack meeting} but they missed their flight because it took too long to get through customs. They ended up spending the night in Denver. Quite honestly it was a blessing to have the extra daylight hours to get the house ready. After lots of thinking I decided that it would be the wisest to give them our bedroom, it is the biggest in the house, so it makes sense. We moved in a twin bed from the shop & added it to our room for Tio. During preschool on Thursday I bought 2 more twin beds and they were delivered that afternoon. Austin help me get them set up in the craft room {pushed together to make a double bed for Kurt and I.} I moved all of our clothes out of the drawers and closets so they would have room to put their stuff away. 

The girls and I worked quickly so we could go to the movies and watch "Zootopia" with Kenzie and family for her birthday. The girls loved it and we had fun.

Kurt picked them up & they arrived in Nyssa around 7 pm. It was SO WONDERUL to be reunited with Tio again. And instantly we loved his boys. I had been praying earnestly all week for a loving heart & that I could rise to what the situation would require of me. The kids all bonded & started playing. It truly was beautiful to watch unfold. It made my heart SO happy to hear so much Spanish flowing in my house from my children. It is a tender memory for me and it felt like heaven was pouring out blessing upon us. We also found out that Isaac got into 4Rivers prep school {with Austin} and would start on Tuesday.  

Saturday, 04.02

~~Romans Reflections~~

She has been saying this all week and then giggles