Family Valentines Celebration

We went as a family out to Brick Oven to celebrate our family Valentines. Madison has to work on Tuesday so we did it on Saturday. I love spending time together where time stands still and nothing else matters except spending time together. ---Look who stoped by :). We also thought while we were there we would sing happy birthday to Maron (We went here once before on Marons birthday several years ago and she loved when they sang to her and she asked if we could do that again. Why not!

Maron and I make a Valentine box

Funny Things They Say

Jordon has his first two front teeth loose. The other day he sat next to me on the couch and said "I've got to get these teeth out so I can buy you a heart necklace and chocolates for Valentines day." Jordon is so sweet always thinking of others :)

I showed Gavon a baby on my phone the other day and said "Isn't this baby cute?" Gavon says " yah they're cute when they're little." :)

Jenson is student of the week - next week

It's Great to be Eight....Soon

Christian and I were privileged to take Jenson to the "It's Great To Be Eight - Baptism preview" a couple of Sundays ago. Jenson is so excited to get baptised. We are excited for you Jenson and look forward to that very exciting/special day. ---One day not to long ago some of the kids were talking with Jenson about how on your eighth birthday you get some great gifts like scriptures, new church outfit, etc. and Jenson pipes up and says " The best is the gift of the Holy Ghost." You are absolutely right Jenson, that is the best gift. Out of the mouth of babes.

Isn't he so handsome. We just love Jenson, he is a sweet and special boy.

Fat Booth App

I have this app on my phone that everyone seems to love to play with while I'm not looking. I open my phone to find these lovely pictures waiting. They even tried it on the cat but it didn't work. Lucky cat! I don't know about you but this is one app I'd rather not try :).

The Fat Booth App

Happy Groundhog day!

This is what we made for Groundhog Day! -Chocolate pudding, crushed oreos, vanilla waffers, frosting, mini chocolate chips, and peanut ears. :)

Mr. Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow :( six more weeks of winter.

We have a February birthday coming

This was at the school on the board.

Trenton takes first in region

Trenton takes first in region!

This has been a long hard year in wrestling. Trenton has been going to a conditinoning class and then wrestling until five o'clock every night and was feeling exhausted. He was running on empty most days and toward the end wanted to just be done / have his life back he said. Christian and I kept trying to encourage him to finish strong. Trenton was not convinced it was worth it. After a few encouraging Roxberry drinks after practice he ended up going to regions and winning. We are so proud of Trenton for not just finishing but finishing strong. We love you Trent and the great job you have done.

Maron gives a report at school on Nathaneal Greene

Maron had to prepare a report on Nathaneal Greene and present it to her class.

Maron dressed up like Nathaneal Greene white hair and all.
Report-
Nathanael Green
Nathanael Greene was born in July 27, 1742 in Warwick Rhode Island. Nathanael was born to the parents Nathanael Greene and Mary Motts (Greene). Nathanael Green was born with a bad limp but managed to get through life with it. Nathanael was trained by his father in blacksmithing and Milling work. Nathanael was also doing Military science and mathematics at a young age.
In July of 1774 Nathanael married Catherine Littlefield. During their life they had 6 children. In 1775 he went to fight in the Revolutionary War. He was one of the most trusted Generals. He help to free the state of Georgia from British occupation. Nathanael gave all of his money and even his Rhode Island home to support the war.
After the War the state of Georgia gave him a plantation called Mulberry. He lived there with his family until 1786. On June 19, 1786 when Nathanael went to visit his friend at his rice farm in Mulberry Grove, Savannah Georgia. When the hotness of the sun was exposed to Nathanael he became very ill. A few days later Nathanael died of sun stroke.
Nathanael is remembered today by many monuments, schools, and he is also on an Egregio which is very similar to our penny. Nathanael was very honest, trustworthy, courageous, brave, and dependable. He was an amazing person. Nathanael plays a very important role in American history.

10 min. blurb to the class.

Hello my name is Nathanael Greene .I was born in 1742 in Warwick ,Rhode Island .I was trained by my father in blacksmithing and milling .I also studied military science and mathematics .In 1770 my father died and my family and I moved to a near by town in Rhode island I was then elected Deputy to the Rhode island general assembly In 1774 I married Catherine Littlefield. In 1775 I went off to fight in the revolutionary war. During the War I helped free Georgia from the British. I used all of my money and even sold my Rhode Island home to support the war. After we won the War. The state of Georgia gave me a plantation named Mulburry. My wife and I had six children and lived with them until the year of 1786 when I went to visit my friends rice farm .as I was visiting outside with him I was exposed to the hot sun. After I had left I became very ill and a few days past I died on July 19 of sun stroke at the age of 44. .I am remembered today by many memorials ,schools ,and coins .