2017 Primary Program - Tyson's Thoughts

On a positive note you have been practicing your part all week for the Primary program. You were so scared that you wouldn’t stand up and do your part at the microphone in the primary room. Well during dress rehearsal in the chapel you still wouldn’t get up so I tried convincing you by putting a Now and Later (piece of candy) on the pulpit and I stated if you said your part you could have it. Well you still didn’t do it. ☹ About 20 minutes later you were looking for me and you said you wanted the piece of candy and mom followed and said you were so brave and you decided you finally wanted to get up and say your part. You got up and said the first part which was your Name. “My name is London.”

I was proud of you because you were so scared. I decided to draw you pictures to help you with your part and I think it helped. Later that Sunday night, we had our self-reliance meeting that night and your confidence grew. You practiced 3 times and did your whole part. “My name is London and I will choose the right by being a good friend.

 We practiced several times during the week. So much that you memorized your part! I could ask you at any moment and you would repeat it back no problem. 

It was game day Sunday Sept 24^th, 2017 You and Syndey had practiced and was ready. When it came time for you to do your part you didn’t turn around and be shy hiding by your teacher this time! You jumped up 3^rd in line and you said your part. Sydney who I was also proud of didn’t need any help at all. She during the week of practice was speedy Gonzalez and would rattle off her part so fast you couldn’t even tell what she was saying. She was silly most of the time and wouldn’t sit still in her seat but game day for Sydney. She spoke slowly and clearly and you did perfect. Daddy and Mommy couldn’t have been more proud of our girls. It was fun seeing Sydney do the sign language to the songs. Especially the song “I will go I will do the things the lord commands”. Though most of the songs you two just sat and didn’t sing. LOL.. However, You both looked so cute. You had your knew UGG looking boots and beautiful dresses

Fun Things Happening

We are enjoying the last bits of warmer weather. We attended the Harvest Festival in Thornton a few weeks ago, then this last Saturday we attended Broomfield days. Broomfield days started out pretty cold (50's) but we bundled up and I am so glad we did. The girls loved the parade and got lots of candy and then Tyson left to do service and I stayed with the girls and played around and visited booths and scored free face painting. 

The biggest news is that we got our cargo bike. When I took my parents on a test ride with electric bikes - they owners told me about a cargo bike that their employee returned after a year. It was the same one I had been wanting and looking at. It had the best battery - 48 vlt and 17 amp. Instead of costing the 5K, it was down to $2500. So I talked to Tyson and since we had been planning on buying one next year but this saved so much money - we got it. It was a long 4 weeks to get it back and we had to take it back because it had some noise issues - but the shop was great to quickly fix everything. We have been riding it non stop this last week and the girls LOVE it. 

It took me a while to get use to the weight but now we are feeling much more confident. Broomfield days was the first time the entire family rode the electric bikes. It's been really great. 

Remembering Baby B.

September 9th was Baby B's due date. 

I kept thinking about him the weeks before. The day before I talked to Tyson and we spent some time remembering him and what we learned. 

It was sad. Saturday we decided to spend the day doing fun family things - but got sideswiped when Tyson and Tevita spent 8 hours attempting to change Tyson's brake pads. I took the girls to a Harvest Festival in Thornton, then that night we had a U of U vs BYU Football game party with the Morris family. 

It was a day filled with fun, family, and community. I kept thinking "Baby B would have loved to be with us" and I truly missed him - and yet I know I will see him again and that we will spend time as a family. 

I've been really struggling lately with feelings of depression. It started a few months ago - and who know's what trigged it. Heaven knows we've had a tough year and yet I feel completely surprised by it. 

It like I just slowly lost my motivation and energy. The thing that has kept me going is saving up and buying my Pedego Cargo bike. It was used and I got a pretty sweet deal on it. 

I feel like I am not present on anything - I see the kids laughing and playing with Tyson and I see them and I say to myself "this is a great moment" and yet I don't feel anything. 

I am going to my doctor next week and do some blood test. I also wonder if its my thyroid. 

Either way, I have not been myself for a few months and I miss me.  

California Trip + Fun Photos