Oct. 19-25

Sunday was the Primary Program!  We only had three kids participating this year!  I think Annie was a little sad about not being part of it, but she loves Young Women's so much that she didn't say anything about wishing she was still in Primary.  Ellen, Naomi, and Noah all did a great job.  They all had their parts memorized and didn't act nervous at all.  I got to sit on the stand too since I teach the Sunbeams.  It's always fun to watch the parents watch their kids.  Lots of smiles, some prompting, and of course tears here and there. 

It was also the day we got to celebrate my birthday.  It was a busy Sunday for James, but he still managed to bake a cake and frost it with Nutella (definite favorite in our house right now!) and he made fish and chips for dinner!  James has made his french fries for a few ward and youth activities so that the last time he made them for the Father and Sons campout it was announced from the pulpit that they would be having Brother Mobley's Famous Fries.  They are so good!

Monday morning, Spencer suddenly decided that he wanted to be done with diapers.  We spent a pretty intense hour going into the bathroom every 3-5 minutes.  Then he asked to put a diaper back on and was done.  He has only asked to go potty twice since then, but at least it's on his mind!  Noah had a soccer game. 

Noah scores!

 

He scores again!

 

For Family Home Evening we had a great lesson on what it means to be a Child of God and what great potential we have because of that.  Then we had a dance party, one our favorite FHE activities.  Stephen taught us a new line dance he had learned at the Stake Dance. 

On Wednesday we got to see Grandpa Humphries for a few minutes since he had to drive through Moscow on his way to Coeur d'Alene.  It was short but so nice!  We have been able to see him at least once a month since July!

Friday night was cookie night of course (chocolate  cookies with mint chips) and we even had time to watch a movie after dinner.  None of the kids had ever seen the Disney version of Tarzan so we gave that a try and they all loved it.  Lots of laughing!

Saturday James and Stephen worked on the shed for most of the day.  Naomi and Noah had soccer games, Noah's last!  It was cold and windy but we survived.  The day really warmed up after that though.  The four youngest kids and I went shopping for costume stuff and got most of what we were looking for.  Spencer did great until we went to the fabric store.  He was NOT happy to be there so we got a few things and came home quickly.  Stephen and I got to go out that night to get a few more costume things.  We went to 3 thrift stores, Walmart, and a couple places in the mall.  It was so fun to spend time with just him.  We even went to the China Buffet for dinner!