One minute the boys were going to have a car wash the next, it was lemonade. They spent the entire day on Saturday harassing passer's by to buy some lemonade and support their cause. Oh and Jackson always left with the parting message, "You can tip if you want!" They made $42 big buckaroos! They split it 2 ways (the neighbor boy got half because the twins were sharing theirs) and have plans to go to Chuck E. Cheese or buy bey blades.
These bikes and the surrounding vacant lot means FREEDOM! The kids can ride their bikes, scooters or play ball without me standing over them stressing. Zach is a neighbor friend from Leighton's class so everyone has someone to play with. Boston and Zach seem to hit it off right away.
While the twins were selling lemonade, Kennedy and I were putting her room together. Before we moved, we kind of hyped the kids up on getting to redo their rooms. Kennedy spent lots of time flipping through Pottery Barn Teen and this was what she came up with.
She still has a few more things she'd like to add but is very happy with the way it turned out. She has been spending most of her free time reading book after book and I'm glad she has a place to escape to and call her own.
Also, this past week was New Beginnings for Kennedy. The theme was Black and White, Wrong or Right. Such a great night about being Honest. All the girls wore black and white. It's been a while since I was involved with Young Women's and I can see that it is totally inspired. She has great leaders who put so much work into making it special.
We also did a little target practice. The whole family was surprisingly accurate.
Having this time to do things as a family sure has been nice. I know the "honeymoon" will have to end some time but we are in no hurry.
3 comments:
We so appreciate your blog -- It helps us stay in tune with the kids lives and yours!! It appears you are all taking time to smell the roses.
Haylee had New Beginnings this week as well. Crazy how time flies huh?! There were 15 beehives welcomed in.....made me so grateful for all those leaders do. Glad there are others helping me raise my kids! :) Looks like you're getting settled in!! Hope all is well......
Great pics! I love that the kids have fun places to play and that everyone is enjoying your new surroundings and having Eric home. Elder Bednar just visited here and said nothing is coincidence, everything in life happens for a reason and purpose - looks like you are definitely finding both. Good luck with the job search and may the honeymoon continue! :)
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