Well since I wrote last, Conner is already just two and a half months away from finishing Kindergarten, he turned 6, Raelee turned 5 and Jackson turned 2. Conner is doing GREAT in school, which we all knew he would. He thrives in that environment and is so smart. He has really picked up reading well and is only three books away from the level of books they want them at in time for 1st grade. Go Conner!
Conner continues to be a great big brother. And apparantly he has already found "the one." He has experienced his first "crush" and boy is it a big one. She's a cute little gal who goes to the same school and is also in our ward at church. Of course she is a year older than him too. He tells us how beautiful she is he just can't stand it. A few weeks ago in the car on the way to church, out of nowhere, he tells me, "Mom. I think I'm going to ask (girl) to wait for me." ME: "What? You mean like wait for you after your mission?" CONNER: "Yes." ME: "Well Conner let's just see how things work out. You have a long time until that happens, and there are a lot of other girls out there. And you want to wait and make sure that she still makes the kind of choices you want and agree with at that time." CONNER: "No mom, I think she's 'the one'." Aye aye aye. Lover boy.
Raelee can't wait to start Kindergarten this fall, and quite frankly, neither can I. She continues to be a crack up with a wide imagination. I love listening to her play and hearing the stories she comes up with. Of course I can't let her know I'm listening or I get an earful. She is definitely a little girl, attitude and all. The video is short, but it says it all!! She is really growing up, and we all love her and her wierdness tons!!
Jackson is an absolute delight. Happy, easy going, sweet, funny. Just a good kid. (we'll see how long it lasts :) ) He has brought balance to our family and makes the others even more enjoyable. They are so great with him too. It will be interesting to see how the dynamic changes when we have this fourth baby.
That's right, for those of you who haven't heard yet, we are expecting a fourth child the very beginning of October. We are all excited to add to our family and then to be DONE adding to our family!! :P
Jared is 2nd Counselor in the Bishopric and I'm 1st Counselor on the Primary, so we are both very busy. Heavenly Father has definitely blessed me as Jared doesn't
sit with us in church anymore and the kids do really well....for the most part.
We've rented out our house in south Kelso and are renting a friend's house on the southern tip of Kelso until Conner is finished with school. The plan is to then make the move to Vancouver. We will see. We have learned that just because we make a plan doesn't mean it's going to happen!
Our family has gone through a lot this last six months, but I know we will come out better for it. I have learned a lot more about faith, obedience, endurance, and finding happiness in all situations. I've decided it just isn't easy! And that's okay. Through it all it is obvious we have also been very blessed. So, I am very thankful! Will update again in probably another three months.....
