Here are some pictures to help jog my memory from the past 3 weeks or so.
Claire found a Puerto Rico shirt at the thrift store so we took a picture to send to Elijah. Thrifting is what the girls wanted to do on Labor Day, so besides clothes, we also got Sybil a mid-century modern dresser for her new room. She moved into Elijah's old room since she doesn't like sleeping on the ground floor anyway.
One more note on thrifting. Below is a picture of Iris practicing for her audition for Honor Orchestra. I had to take a pic to send to David since he was hiking the Grand Canyon with work buddies. She gets pretty nervous in these situations, so we decided that afterward we would celebrate by going to the Goodwill bins for the first time. I was not prepared. Note to self: next time wear gloves. We spent $25 (pricing is by the pound) and bought a whole lot of items like a skiing suit: much needed since we haven't skiied in years and since the suit is a few sizes too big. For National Bike to School day, I had to work, but Sybil left bright and early by herself and sold donuts with her BFFs.
As a member of Student Council, she also participated in the homecoming parade. As noted from this picture, she was overjoyed that her sisters and I were there to support her.
She's screaming "MOM!!!" in this picture.
One more Sybil tidbit: I find a lot of these pictures on my phone. I also find her flipping her hair in front of mirrors, talking to her reflection, and practicing different poses. I also find videos of her singing. I'll have to post a really cute one she made for Elijah.
Absolutely loved having brunch with 2 awesome ladies.
We sent the picture to Elijah. I'm guessing he might have been a little jealous.
I got a new calling!
The young women came over to make Halloween cookies.
The primary program was spectacular, but now that we don't have a kid slobbering on the microphone or screaming the lyrics, it takes on a new flavor. Sybil had a solo part of a song, which was lovely.
Claire's HOCO X2
The friend group wanted to do a separate outing, so she got to go twice. She never really went to the dance, because they don't do that here. Instead, first they do Brunch and Bouquets in the morning with matching PJs, then they get dressed for pictures. This is Claire getting anxious about leaving on time:
Then the parents come to take pictures
Zoe came also for moral support. Claire didn't really know this group of kids and it was a bit awkward for her. After pictures, they went to dinner, did an escape room, and watched a movie (Claire and her date went home early though, separately).
This weekend was the Hoco with all of her besties. The funny part though, is that she didn't know the girls very well. Her best friends (besides Mikayla) are these guys.
And now it's conference weekend.
The Saturday sessions were amazing!
In between sessions, I studied and took a quiz. David took the girls out to buy ridiculous Halloween decorations and also to meet up with a man he mentors.
Today, Brad Willcox will speak. He came and spoke to the youth last weekend. Claire and Iris both got big hugs from him. One of my favorite things he said:
DON'T LET THE WORlD CHANGE YOU
WHEN YOU WERE MEANT TO CHANGE THE WORLD!!!
On to Conference!
Monkey bread is baking in the oven and Music and the Spoken Word is playing.
Claire is asleep, the other 2 are setting up Halloween decorations, and Zoe is getting ready to do homework. David is outside reading because perfect weather has finally arrived to Vagas.
