Whoa! I just realized how long it has been since we updated our blog. A whole year! I need to catch up, but let's start with right now. It will be easier to remember. We moved to Orem 3 months ago and are enjoying being so close to family. The kids started school earlier this month and we added our newest school-goer Spencer to the mix. He is loving Kindergarten. He was sad the first day when class was over. He began to cry when I picked him up because he wanted to ride the bus. What a cutie. We were so worried that he wasn't ready as he is pretty immature for a 5 year old, but so far he seems to be doing great. I love how he is coming home telling me the letter sounds and words they spell when you put them together. Jonathan is loving 4th grade. I worry that it is too easy for him. His homework is done in a flash and he seems to be sailing through. He was on the wait-list for A.L.L (which is like salta) for advanced learners, but unfortunately a spot didn't open up so he is back in a normal classroom this year. I don't find that a problem as long as he feels challenged and is learning something and not just sailing through on what he learned last year. Jonah did get into the A.L.L (advanced learning lab) for 6th grade and has struggled a bit with the work load and staying focused, but he seems to be improving daily in his determination and study skills. Sometimes the smart ones are used to sailing by on their smarts and need to learn how to work. He is learning that and I have had several discussions with his teacher on how to help and facilitate his learning. I hope he continues to improve. Addison was so cute the first day. She went with us to drop the boys at school and cried when we told her it was time to leave. She wanted to go to school too! I think I will put her in a pre-school next year. She is definately ready for that. She potty-trained herself when we moved and seems so mature for her 2 almost 3 years. She loves to sing and dance and read stories with mom.
My favorite activity is hearing the kids prayers. Spencer's are so cute! They are almost always the same, but he always says, "We fank vee for the Holy Ghost. We fank vee for Jesus." somewhere in there. I love it. Addison is also striving to pray and usually we have to have more than one prayer per praying instance as she wants to say it too. Can't hurt right?
Jason is still working at Fido-just a long commute. He often takes the bus to Salt Lake in the early morning (still dark out) and comes home late after 7. I miss him! And I'm still working, but from home more often than not. Life is good and we are tired, but happy. The most recent special experience was attending the Brigham City temple dedication with Jason, Jonah, and Jonathan last Sunday. Jonathan was so excited to be in the "temple" as the stake center becomes an extension of the temple. It was a marvelous experience and the spirit was strong there. I hope the boys remember that their whole lives.
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Well hello there! We miss you guys a ton and it is so good to see you in pictures. We cannot wait for the party in a few weeks and, man we just miss you. We drove up the canyon and I could not help think that a few months a go we could have stopped off at your old house and played. Hope to see you more often. Glad life is happy for you guys. -Diedre
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