Rebecca's Published Article; Natalie's Home Prom; Mother's Day

Rebecca's "Sibling Revelries" personal-experience submission to BYU Magazine got published!

She earned $50 for her writing efforts! Congratulations!!!

Speaking of Jacob... 

Laurie is always so creative and loves to plan a themed party. She decided to make the best of a not-so-good, unable-to-go-to-Prom-because-of-coronavirus experience for Natalie. 

The whole family was invited to the home Prom!! Party on!! No letting the stay-at-home orders get in the way of Natalie's Prom experience!!

So cute!! So fun!! So funny!! Nice job, Laurie!! Beautiful Prom Queen, Natalie!!

In another household, Abe has been doing his best to make life exciting for his family. He set up a race car bracket to see which of the four cars would be the ultimate Matchbox car winner.

He also taught Newland and Wynne the art of making armor with aluminum foil. 

As Abe recalls, it was one of his favorite Sunday pastimes. As I recall, aluminum foil definitely kept little Abe happy for hours.

Sarah's boys got in on some racing action. Wonder which wheeled contraption won this race??!!??

Cinco de Mayo came and went. I didn't even plan ahead very well so we could have tacos for dinner that day. No Cinco de Mayo celebration around here whatsoever!!

Whenever there is something going on outside (namely people appear), it definitely catches my eye.

I had a great bird's-eye view of the Cowley family as they welcomed their youngest child Tyler home from his mission. He served in Hawaii. "Aloha Elder Cowley!"

I have been enjoying getting a lot of my daily 10,000 steps done outside. Here is picture proof I made it up to Bountiful Boulevard from our house (on foot!!) several times.

IMPRESSIVE!! (I am patting myself on the back just thinking about it!)

The view of the golf course and down into the valley is so beautiful.

This photo that popped up on our computer made me laugh. It was when we went to Island Park with our friends a few years ago and wore bandana face coverings to keep the dust out of our nose and mouth as we rode four-wheelers.

Who would have ever guessed that there would come a time when we would be required to wear masks all the time out in public??!!??

Every one of the workers at Chick-fil-A wore their cootie protectors as we went through the drive-thru. Glen was craving another Chick-fil-A meal.

I was reminded of Mother's Day coming up when I saw former missionary Nate Wilson standing on our doorstep with a pot of flowers.

I had to laugh at how true the message of his card had been in reference to overseeing hundreds of missionaries through our three years of service.

I had a nice visit with Rebecca (and family) and Haley (and Kade) when I dropped off a little gift bag of candy to wish them a Happy Mother's Day.

Caroline presented me with a wooden wall hanging she had colored for me. I learned each of the children had colored one to give to special "mothers" in their lives.

Since we don't really go out for dinner these days...

Glen made do with getting Texas Roadhouse take-out after we had gone on a walk together.

Sarah and Jeff spent their date night at home going through the questions from one of the housedates suggestions from Sarah's book.

I felt like Jeff outdid himself the next day. He had put together a Mother's Day program for their home church--complete with a printed program!!

The boys sang "Mother I Love You" to Sarah for the closing hymn. Do a couple of them look thrilled or what??!!?? 

Reminded me of how Jacob shared with us that Logan sits on his play clothes during their home church so he can change into them immediately after the closing prayer is said. Funny boys!!

Abe made the cutest video of his children in various spots of their house telling all the reasons why they are thankful for their mommy. It was darling and Klarissa had to love it so much!!

We had our home sacrament meeting, complete with the usual Mother's Day treat from the bishopric. 

The chocolate candy bar was delivered by the Young Men as a doorbell ding dong ditch.

I appreciated all the nice gifts, cards, letters, texts and phone calls I received. 

Just one last photo which I dedicate to my own dear mother.