Our bishop gave us permission to partake of the emblems of the sacrament. We held our sacred meeting around the piano where we testified through song. Then we each gave a talk about Joseph Smith and the Restoration.
The back of Ryan's talk was his illustration of Joseph Smith.
Eddie taught us about when Joseph and Oliver were baptized in preparation for his baptism.
Maddie spoke of three new things she learned.
Nick read from the scriptures and testified boldly.
Maisie made connections with here and now and then.
Andy used "Preach My Gospel" as the basis of his talk.
Meg gleaned her talk from her BYU classes.
Molly and I each spoke.
Austin read to us about Joseph Smith's character -- he was a prophet, seer and revelator in every action and deed.
Together.
The week passed quickly. We spent time schooling playing and enjoying our endless summer.
This perfect rainbow was right behind our house.
We spent many hours drawing.
These girls tried on Meg's prom dresses -- they must have been really bored.
Sunny lunch picnics kept us all happily entertained.
We are all ready for Eddie's baptism.
Molly got a black eye from Ryan's knee while jumping on the tramp.
We made a giant cinnamon roll and ate it for lunch.
Austin and Andy spent hours in the yard. The spring cleanup was a success.
Molly has the prettiest natural curl in the bottom of her hair.
Eddie tutored Molly.
Andy led his three younger brothers in lynching Maddie's stuffed animals. They were outside for hours erecting a flag and hanging her poor creatures.
Nick is on the mend.
We spent one afternoon baking mini pies. Each of the children squealed with delight the entire process.
Naturally, we ate those little pies with heavy whipping cream.
And the week is mysteriously over. We are just so happy.
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