the white house at the right time

It hardly looks like it. But it was the hottest day of summer 2024, 106 degrees.  July came in a solid "10"; ten consecutive days of triple digits.  When the fiery sun slipped into the cloud envelope the evening became much more charming.  Unfortunately, the bride was indoors kissed with heatstroke and never did come out  for her grand welcome to marriage.  Nonetheless, the wedding party oozed summer vibes and celebration.  Ice cream and gourmet lemonade was on tap to cool the guests. We were honored host.  The connection?  The bride's grandparents were former neighbors and church friends of ours  and the bride's aunt reached out to us. 

Madalyn having a little Halloween get together of her own. tombstone cupcakes

 Autumn! We love fall around here. 

We decided to redshirt Cayleb for a year. "Redshirting" is some new academic red flag for labeling kids whose parents decided to start them a year later. And guess what? It has been a long year for this boy so today was extra BIG. FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN! Cayleb was absolutely ready last year; academically, socially, and according to the readiness guidlines all the way since he can "remove and replace container lids", "navigates stairs while holding an object", and "distinguishes fantasty and reality" (which with video games these days really is moving up on the list!). Wow! I must be basic. I thought he needed to write his name, count to 100, and know how to slap down his velcro straps. Fortunately he knows more and is sooo, sooo, sooo ready! I've never cried when my kids start school. Neither have they. Get real! Mommy is coming back! BUT....mixed pleasure, relief, anxiety and worry defi...

Elder White Fall 2018 in Connecticut Nine baptisms in one day! The start of an ongoing process drawing closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.  Cleanest mission apartment. Yeah! Serving with Elder Duvalois at the Boston Temple. Cambridge, MASS Elder White has been serving in the Boston, Massachusetts Mission since Dec. 20, 2017 when he reported to the Provo, MTC. He has LOVED his mission and the opportunity it has given him to serve, learn and grow in the gospel. Currently he is serving in Hartford,Connecticut and enjoys being back in a big city. He is a zone leader and trainer. We are grateful for the choice he has made to serve a mission and dedicate two years of his life to learning more about the gospel and inviting others to draw closer to Jesus Christ.

My little Makenzy is pretty happy most days. Big sister Maddy sure has done a great job of being the morning hairdresser - love the curls.