Well all here is the latest on our Spirited Bunch!
Ryan- Ryan is still loving his job and has become so efficient at it. He loves the people he works with and always comes home with new fun stories to tell. His favorite thing to do at work right now is catch gophers, which is not exactly exciting to hear about, but brings a smile to his face. He had the opportunity to spend time playing video games with his brother Tim last week and that was probably the highlight of the month. He also made the most amazing soup last week and I think I decided he should start cooking. Ryan is such a wonderful dad and husband and is working very hard right now to do all that the Lord wants for him.
Staci- Well, I am finally getting the hang of this whole mothering thing. I have always wished I could get it all done at the same time, The happy kids, bills paid, clean house, spiritually fed, healthy, active lifestyle and low stress family. I can finally say that it is starting to come, and although it takes a lot of effort, I see the happy eyes of my husband and children and feel how worthwhile I am to them. I love being able to be "just a wife and a mother" and am finally starting to feel the magnificence of this amazing calling God has bestowed upon me. I feel his love by the gift he has given me to have a family. I want to succeed and make him proud and I am only hope that I can. As for my major struggle in life it is still my weight and I am continually working on it but hope to someday be where I want to be with that subject. I am finding as the kids are getting older I sometimes can squeeze in about 20 minutes of free time which feels wonderful and I have been able to take this time to remember the things I used to do before having children like dancing or even playing the piano and singing. Most of the things the kids love too which works out great if I want to continue when the come in from playing. I am particularly feeling humbled right now and ready to more fully live as the Lord wants me too. I am so thankful for the gospel and it adds to my life. Obviously there are still times where things are rough but it is then that I am trying to learn to count my blessings and be thankful for all I have!
Alissa- Alissa is turning into a little mother. She loves to be in charge and take care of things and has even changed a few diapers. She loves to be a helper and is so great at nurturing when it is her decision. She definitely has a strong spirit and knows what she wants. She also is starting to recognize the importance of having calm moments where she can just relax and think which is wonderful for her. Her skin is improving daily and with good sleep she is getting healthier. She still loves Kindergarten and even thanks Heavenly Father almost daily for getting to go! She is very smart and is now starting to read books that are sent home with her. Alissa is also enjoying piano. She loves to sit at the piano everyday and try to play new songs or practise notes. She has stopped gymnastics and has start taking dance. She has her first recital on December 3 on the local high school stage which should be fun! I still can not believe how fast five years has gone by!
Kenzie- Kenzie is still such a sweet little boy. He is so amazingly sweet and love to obey. He has such a tender heart and that is so fun to watch develop in him. He is such a funny silly little guy and loves to be goofy any chance he gets. He literally has not sense of boundaries and has no problems talking nose to nose. He loves to give bear hugs and has even concluded that they should put you to sleep, only to be followed by Zerbits(I think that is what they call it) He is finally potty trained which was way to easy and I am thankful for that. Kenzie is still in preschool and loves the opportunity to go and make friends on his own. He is also growing up so fast and getting so tall. He loves to wrestle with daddy and Taft if Taft will let him.
Taft(aka Chubbs)- Taft is absolutely hilarious. He is soo funny in that he literally whines about half of his days. In fact tonight he got mad at me at dinner and tried to push me off my seat slowly by pushing his bum up against me until I would hopefully fall off. He loves to pout if he doesn't get his way too which is so fun to watch. He LOVES his big sister and his daddy so much. He also loves to give forehead kisses in which your foreheads meet and he still makes a smooching noise with his lips. Taft has already made me feel like my baby is no longer a baby. He communicates very well and can say a lot of words. He loves to climb and has to do everything himself. He has even starting telling me when he need his diaper changed and which type of drink he would like. He is really growing up fast and I kind of wish it would stop!
