Christmas in Dixie

Phister Thanksgiving

Beautiful Temple Grounds

This was a rare and precious moment for my little family. I know we have the temple so close to us, but we hardly take the time to go. I was challenged in Relief Society to visit the temple this week, even if it was just stepping on the grounds. So we went as a family on FHE night. We went in the visitor's center and looked around at all the displays they had there and watched the Joseph Smith video. Lincoln loved the little mini cartoon/videos they have for families to sit on little couches and watch. He was so sad to leave. (I told him we'd come back another day, it's been a year Mom. I need to take him on a date and go back!)

Then we walked around the temple grounds and looked at the beautiful flowers. It was really hard for the kids to stay on the path and NOT pick the flowers. They get so excited about everything and want to touch everything. But it was still nice and peaceful. I could feel the Spirit as we walked around and as I had my family close to me. I'm grateful we took the time to go out and let the kids experience a peaceful moment (peaceful enough without Mom and Dad almost yelling to get back on the sidewalk). I'm grateful that this is where Mike and I got married in this beautiful temple, and now we get to live here while we raise our three littles. Blessed.  

Nakey Girl and the Dinosaur Museum with Quoia

Oh man this little one is hilarious!! She loves to put deodorant on. It's so dang cute to see a mini girl being like her Mommy. She loves nail polish, doing my hair, and playing dress up. I just want to squeeze those cheeks she's just so cute!

I got to go with Sequoia on a 2nd grade field trip to the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. It was the first time either of us had been there and was pretty cool. I really enjoyed spending time with my girl. Sequoia is definitely the middle child. It seems like she's so good and quiet at school that we hardly ever worry about her. It was nice to get to be with her and see how she is around her friends at school. Which she's so much fun by the way! There are so many kids that love her and want her to sit by her. She's a fun kid. Her personality is so different when she's at home with us versus her at school. Loved to watch it. And her teacher Ms. Benware is my favorite teacher. So happy she has her this year!

Sequoia is my artist. She loves to create and make all sorts of things. Sometimes it makes me stressed because there is stuff all over the place, but she's making memories (so I keep telling myself.)