Temple Open House

This morning the girls, Raelynn, Max, Felisha, Grandma Chase and I went to the Oquirrh Hills Temple Open House in South Jordan. It was great and was so comforted going through the beautiful rooms. There were so many amazing paintings of Christ and I wish I could have them all to decorate my house. There is new paintings that I have never seen before and my Grandma and I are going to find out the name of the artist, I'm terrible at describing art but the paintings seemed almost watercolor and dreamlike, simple but vibrantly detailed. They really were amazing! While I was sitting in the sealing room at the end of the tour, I was so comforted that I would be able to go through the temple someday and I am so happy that I have began that road in order to go. So, anyways, it was great and for those of you who are thinking about going, do! Its wonderful and hey! You get cookies and bottled water at the end...that's new!

Hailee's Last Day of School

Yesterday was a humbling experience for me as a parent. It was Hailee's last day of Kindergarten and I had a hard time with it, a little over emotional at times during the day but greatful. Looking back at the past year of her being in her new school, we have had to go through a lot of challenges and there are some things that i regret and other things that I am so proud of us that we have accomplished. Hailee has come so far since she started school last August...she can read, write, draw pictures, interpret things, she can explain herself better and she has learned a lot of important skills in dealing with feelings and friends. It's been so amazing to see her progress throughout the year and I just wanted to thank her teachers, Katie and Liinda, they have been absolutely wonderful and a godsend for me living far away. I also want to thank Hailee's father, Don and his father, Lyle, for giving Hailee the opportunity to participate in this wonderful school. I have to say that I have been a little bitter about Hailee attending a private school all year long and when I was out yesterday buying Hailee's corsage box, the women at Flower Patch lectured me about being greatful that Hailee could attend such a great school and that it is going to do wonders for her in the future. So, once again, my eyes had to be opened up by a stranger and my gratitude is great right now.

I love my daughter so much! Hailee, you are an amazing little girl! You have overcome so much and I now that you can face whatever challenges lie ahead. You have been my strength, my inspiration, my comfort and my joy. Thank you so much!