February 2021

February was a fun month full of a lot of celebrating! the kids went to their besties birthday parties; Levi Hunsaker, Norah Petterborg, Beckam Patience, and Maryn Jamison. then we celebrated Bentleys birthday! It was a big birthday for him as he turned 12 and recieved the Aaronic Priesthood from his dad. This means he committed to serving in our church and bringing others to Christ through his example and sharing his testimony. On Sundays he helps serve the sacrament to the congregation and I love how reverently he and serioualy he takes this job. Bentley is super smart, he is a great friend, he likes to do what is right, he is athletic and a great team mate, he plays the piano beautifully, he helps me without complaining too much:), and he enjoys reading. He is starting to get those teenager tendancies where he talks back more and is just a tad more independent but overall he is a dream. He likes hanging out one on one with dad or mom, and hanging out with friends. He likes riding dirt bikes, skiing, and wake surfing. Bentley got braces a few days after his birthday and now he looks even older. He is growing like a weed amd everyone has taken notice. We are so lucky to have Bentley in our family and we sure love his silly and obedient sides. He is at the age where he is trying to figure out what true friends are and how to stand up for what is right. I pray he will continue on the positive path he has created and cant wait to see what he accomplishes in his lifetime! We celebrated Valentines Day doing the typical things. The kids decorated boxes or bags to brimg to class and exchanged valentines at school. Bailey amd sophia got extra Valentine candy and stuffed animal grams from their friends and cute brother Wyatt. That morning I made heart shaped pancakes amd got them all some candy. The girls also got bath bombs, and the boys got a new game. I loves hearing how everyones day went and made pizza with heart shaped pepperoni for dinner. Jon and I were able to sneak away and have a Valentines date. We exchamges candy and cards. I like making holidays fun but also keeping things simple. I love my family and am thankful Jon is my forever Valentine! The following weekend Jon and I celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary by doing a staycation at a nice hotel in Scottsdale. Jon had wanted to go to mexico or somewhere out of state but with Covid restrictions and things still be so weird I preferred to stay close to home. The dirst day we had the yummiest breakfast at a place called Butters pancakes, then we went on a hike called piestewa peak, next we headed to the hotel to checkin and get some relaxation time by the pool. After that we got ready tongo to a fancy dinner at a place called Eddie V's. It was one of the best dinners i have ever had! The weather was perfect so the next day we did some shopping and walked around the cute outdoor mall at Kierland Commons. We also got lunch at a delicous Italian place called North. After that we went to a movie and then back home to our kids. It was quick but fun getaway and great to spend time together talking and reconnecting in ways that are hard too when surrounded by kids and a busy life. The rest of the month we watched as all the kids except olivia got better in their sports and had fun watching their games! Sophia says her new favorite sport is basketball. Wyatt was ine of the lead scorers amd rebounders for his team. Bailey held her own against girls twice her size and improced tons this season! Bentley is tall but because of that he is always put up against the other teams tallest guy and they have been a while head or teo taller than him at times. He has done great scoring amd boxing out to get the ball! Olivia has a great imagination and likes to play dolls or draw. she is really good at drawing and coloring. she loves to watch cartoons where she is learning something and interacting. I usually only let her watch them if I am doing a work out or running on my treadmill. She can be so hot and cold. I feel like overall she is happy and easy going but out of all my kids she can be so grumpy and difficult when it comes to getting her way. She is very particular when it comes to her clothes or how something is done. I love her so much which helis but biy can she wear in me with her demands. She is the boss baby in our house and I am going to try my best bot to allow her to get her way just because she is the baby. Anyways just a little peek into the ever changing life of Livi. Jon is busy with his calling in church and running his business. I am trying my best to be supportive but it can also wear kn me bot having as much quality time with him.