Welcoming November

As I sit at our kitchen table during lunch, I love seeing all the fall leaves in our backyard! 

I found one of the boy's little toddler socks in my hiking backpack. It must have gotten lost in one of the side pockets years ago. I cried as I had a flashback to my little boys. They're growing right up and I cherish the memories we created together when they were running around me every second of every day. 

Austin had a friend from the stake over. Nate is in Austin's PEAK class. Years ago before Nate and Austin were friends, Nate's mom was getting a new piano so asked if anyone in the stake wanted their old one. We took their old piano! When Nate was over, I sent this picture to his mom since he use to play on this piano. 

Our family tried something new together - rock climbing!! We had passes to go. Aaron had the day off for Veteran's Day so we picked up the kids from school and went to the gym. Eli jumped right in and started climbing. The other kids were nervous, but they all did it and loved it. Austin started climbing and then would come down and then try climbing a little higher each time until he got to the top. I loved his strategy. Eleanor figured out she could trust the rope. She loved climbing up and then swinging down. She was almost like a trapeze artist. Adelaide even tried it out! She cried at first and then got the hang of it. I love seeing our kids get pushed out of their comfort zones. 

Adelaide had a fever for a day and then Eleanor caught the same fever Saturday afternoon. Our primary program was the following Sunday and I prayed so much that she'd wake up feeling better. She worked so hard on the music and her part! I was relieved when she woke up asking about church. The primary program was lovely! I enjoy serving in primary now. The kids testified of Jesus Christ. I pray the music and words they shared are forever imprinted on their hearts. 

Adelaide found a perfect little place to rest on a Sunday afternoon - right on top of Eli as he read his book. 

Aaron was planning his seminary lesson and Adelaide climbed back up on the couch to join her dad.