First Day of School Year 2017-18

Another school year is starting! Aaron is a Senior. Grace is  a Sophomore. Kate is in 8th grade. Rebecca is in 6th grade. Britten is in preschool with me!!

Aaron decided to take some college courses. He's taking a math class, psychology, a criminal justice class, and an English class. He is planning on attending USU. they offer a path to becoming a game warden. 

Grace is taking a dance class. That was super fun to hear. Our family was not blessed with rhythm,but she wants to know the basics. She is on her third year of French. 

Kate is ruling the school as an 8th grader. She loves science and history. She's excited to learn more. She decide to take a guitar class. More music in the house!!

Becca is excited to have Mrs Anderson. She is planning on running for student body. last year she tried and didn't make it. She wants to help and be involved. A new school opened this year and a lot of her friends went to it. She has a great opportunity to make new friends!!

Britten is with me!! It will be struggle to be his teacher, but I shall try!!

We're excited for a new school year and the learning opportunities ahead!!

When He Knows Better Than You

This entry is very hard for me to write. I have been avoiding it. But, it's time.

The other day I was talking to some neighbors about how difficult it was to find out I was pregnant with Britten. It was hard. I had my family the way I wanted it and was ready to move past pregnancy, weight gain, sleepless nights, potty training, temper tantrums. We had moved past! Our 5th child was 6 and a half. I think the picture is set- I did not want to be pregnant.

I remember when I told Dustin. He fell to his knees like he was going to pass out. I don't think either one of us was scared to have another baby, or wondering how we were going to have another child. We just plain and simple did not want another child.  It breaks my heart as I write this, but it is honestly the way we felt.

I would like to shout from the roof tops, "I AM SO GRATEFUL WE HAVE OUR BRITTEN!!" We were wrong.  We did need another child. Dustin and I often talk about how old we are, but how having Britten makes us  feel young. He keeps us playful. When this home is full of teenage drama, here comes Britten with his cute dimples and happy eyes asking, "Will you play with me?" 

I watch my teenagers play superheroes, Candy Land, Trouble, cars, school. They do it without being asked. They want to play with him because I think it gives them a reason to go back in time and pretend all that matters is if Spider-Man beats the bad guy, or what color of car you want to play with today. Britten takes the worries of growing up away for a few moments. He reminds us to stay young, at least for now.

Yes, I was wrong. I thank the Heavens everyday for this baby. Everyday!

Tueller Family Reunion

Grandma Lori was in charge of the reunion of her mother's side of the family, the Tueller's. She arranged it all at the Benson Grist Mill. It was a day of relay games, bubbles, bugs, and a pinata! The kids really enjoyed seeing their cousins. That's what reunions are all about!!

Britten's Frist Dentist Appointment

I really can't believe Britten is getting as big  as he is. Time needs to slow down, but I do enjoy watching him grow. He's a cute kid with lots of quirks. He makes me laugh, makes me mad, but the joy of being his mother is incomparable!

He had a cavity free visit. He enjoyed the hook-ups the dentist had to offer.