We had an exciting weather event last week. A terrible wind storm hit Washington and blew us to bits. Spokane was hardest hit and a lot of people were out of power for over a week and schools were closed for days. We had a giant branch crack over the peak of the roof and shake everyone in the attic. We lost shingles off the garage and power for a day. The kids built a big bonfire and we had pancakes and sausage on the grill for breakfast. We did learn an important lesson about keeping cars and propane tanks full! The storm did not stop 33 Relief Society women meeting at the church for taco salads though. We are so zealous sometimes.
Cooper was a star in the junior play this weekend. He did a good job remembering so many lines and it was fun to see the kids enjoying each other and being normal high school kids.
Basketball is in full swing. Three kids are playing. Last week Max had to miss two games because of poor grades. It was a very painful lesson, but it was great to have a kid who reacts to this consequence correctly.
I enjoyed several book groups this month, especially hearing the author of "All the Light we Cannot See." Book groups are one of the greatest joys of life.
We had a special experience at the temple with 7 new members of our ward to do baptisms. Tony performed the baptisms. We talked about the symbolism of the temple in relation to the Abrahamic Covenant, including Moroni calling the tribes, the 12 oxen supporting the font and the symbolism of adoption through baptism and taking on us Christ's name. Studying the Old Testament is helping me see clearly these symbols. So Amazing!
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