Davin opens his mission call!!!! January 2nd 2013

Davin has been called to serve in the Puebla North mission in Mexico.  He will report on April 17th.  I still remember him singing I hope they call me on a mission at my Aunt Marilyn's first mission farewell when he was so little and thinking wow I have a long time to teach and prepare him.  Well, my time is really almost up especially because it is not the sort of thing you can cram for!  We love you Davin and believe you will make a big difference in many people's lives including your own.

 

Sledding in Wrightwood January 2013

 The gang minus davin who waited in the car with his broken leg :(

 

 Emmie and Brody

 

 Perry and Josie

 

Kellen just 3

 

Brad just 44 haha

 

Ok I know it has been a while but I wanted to get started again.  My ideas for helping run a family have to be simple and easy because I don't have time for elaborate and I don't want to do something I won't stick with.  The job jar has been around for years and is used if I have been as patient as I can and don't want a big problem I just give the kids a warning that next time it is the job jar.  It has some things in it to make them think about others, some to lighten the mood, and some serious work too. 

 

The folders are a huge life-saver for me.  Each child has a folder with a individual folders inside for their main activities.  I quickly and immediately sort through all papers shoved under my nose and dump most and file the others.  Brad and kids also puts things in there-so simple!