First Day of Joy School

I am doing Joy School with a couple of friends in our ward this year. Our three kids will rotate which house they go to and we will teach little lessons. I am really excited! It is an actual program that my neighbor bought, so we don't even have to come up with the lessons by ourselves! Samantha was so excited for her first day. She even got to take her minion hat for show and tell!

June, Samantha, and Scout

Brigham City Temple and Samantha the Ballerina

It took three very long, very hot hours, but we made it into the Brigham City Temple on Monday. While we were in line, Michael made a very good point; our wait to see the temple was symbolic of the real journey to get to the temple. There are trials along the way. At times it would be easier to say never-mind or I'll try again later. It was hot and discouraging at times, but when we got inside, it was worth it! The kids did great. Samantha love the "sparkly light" in the celestial room.I'm so glad I was able to share that experience with my family. I'm also glad that Grandma, Grandpa, and Aunt Eliza were there to help wrangle the kids!

 Samantha had her first ballet class on Tuesday! Since it was the first class, her teacher, Mrs. Swan, let William and I stay and watch (Zach played at a neighbor's house). She was all smiles for most of the class. She did get her feelings hurt once because she wasn't picked several times to have a turn, but her teacher made sure she got a chance. I'm really glad that she is learning lessons like that, and I'm more glad that I don't have to watch every time. I breaks my heart to see my kid picked last, but that is how life goes sometimes. Other than that one short moment, I don't think I have ever seen my girl smile so much!

 TOP: Learning to plie. BOTTOM: Learning to releve. She is going to make a cute ballerina!!!