Today the Stake held a Women’s Conference, and the girls went with Angela to it. They had a good time (although the girls didn’t think they would at first). 🙂 They got to know more people from our ward and some from the stake. Tonight was the highlight of the girl’s week. After another week […]
This weekend was General Conference weekend. We were invited to a wonderful breakfast with the Liddell family which we very much enjoyed! We then came home and enjoyed watching conference over the internet (don’t have Dish with BYU TV yet) in our new home!
Today was our last Sunday in the Naperville 2nd Ward. 🙁 There were many tears shed and we are so sad to leave all our friends behind, but we know that we’ll make some new and wonderful friends where we are going. Today Bishop Brown came through with his promise that I would sing in
Today the girls had New Beginnings at the church. It was great but bitter sweet for Brittany and Kirstyn at the same time. It really will be a new beginning for them. They were born in Illinois, grew up here, and this is all that they have ever known. It will be good for them,
Today, Sarah had her “Missionary Farewell” talk in Sacrament meeting. She did such an incredible job and we are so proud of her! She has come a long way since her first 2 minute talk that she gave when she was 12! Kirstyn also got to speak as well and did an outstanding job also!
What a WONDERFUL day we had today! We got up early and drove to Nauvoo. Grandma and Grandpa Hobbs came with and we all went to the Nauvoo Temple with Sarah for her to receive her endowments. It was a very emotional day and one that we will never forget. What wonderful choices Sarah is
Today Zach had his first Pinewood Derby! He was so excited. He built most of the car by himself with only a little help from dad (I promise). 🙂 I’m not a huge fan of Pinewood Derby competitions (lots of kids end up crying) but Zach sure enjoyed it! He ended up in the bottom
Tonight was Kirstyn’s final chorus concert at still. They sang beautifully. The Waubonsie high school premier group was also there to sing with them. It was sad for Kirstyn to leave the school after the concert. She has enjoyed singing with the Still Middle School choir so much and Mrs. Boddy has been a great
Today Kirstyn participated in the regional science fair with her project on how different types of sugar make bread rise. She did a GREAT job on her board, and really impressed the judges! At the end, she was awarded semi-finalist! She was glad she didn’t win outright because the state science fair will probably be
SARAH GOT HER MISSION CALL TODAY!!!! We were SO excited! She set up a time tonight where she had all of her friends over to her apartment (it was packed), and we got on Skype to watch her open her call. She was very emotional as she opened it… California Ventura Spanish-Speaking! She couldn’t have
Today, we had our Christmas program at church. Our entire family (except for Ben) was involved. Zach played prelude music on the piano before the meeting began, the three girls sang in the choir, and Angela and I were both the readers for the program between hymns. It was a lot of fun!
It’s gingerbread house time! The boys and I decided to be festive a little early this year and we built a gingerbread house together! Today we had our Ward Christmas Party. Instead of the normal family dinner, we decided this year to do a breakfast with program and then Santa visit. We thought this would
