Update

Joseph did an awesome job on his school program. The theme was "Presidents of the United States" and his part was on Abraham Lincoln. All the students did an awesome job on their parts and the teachers did a great job writing the program. It was quite impressive. Way to go Joseph! He was also one of the top readers in his class during the school read-a-thon! And what a handsome boy he is! (don't mind that his shirt is a size too big! I was amazed at how many stores I had to go to looking for a white shirt for that boy!!! Finally I gave up and bought one that was way too big. It just means it will last longer, right?)

A few days later..... He lost his tooth!!!

Mahlia got to get all dressed up in her princess dress(es) and go to her BFF Andee's birthday party. All the princesses were picked up in their carriage to be taken to the royal party. She was in HEAVEN!!! (note: she couldn't pick just one pink princess dress, so if you look close... she's wearing two dresses!) She is ALL girl, can you tell???

And Jackson, well, he got a new haircut! I'm so blessed that all of my kids love getting their haircut. I've heard nightmare stories. So, I do not take it for granted!!! Jackson is doing awesome. He keeps coming up with new words to say every day. I love it. He is such a cutie and is growing up so fast... it kills me!!!

Well, that's it for now. I do need to post Mahlia's b-day pics. We had a great time and love her so much. It was so fun to celebrate her birth!!

Here's a sneak peek! (I have no idea where she gets this posing thing...put her in front of a camera and she strikes a pose!) Ü hahaha!!!

'Tis a blessing to be Irish!

I feel so blessed to be of Irish heritage. I'm thankful for my Great-Grandmother, Sarah Jane Scott Jackson, who took the trip to America all by herself at the age of 21 from Dublin to Utah in search of Zion. I'm thankful for the missionaries that taught her and supported her in her voyage.

We love St Patricks Day at our house... and I love seeing everyone in GREEN! It's so refreshing and brings the hope of Spring!

Joseph could hardly wait for leprechaun searching today during lunch recess. (his friends at school told him they found two yesterday... so Joseph is determined to find one too! YIKES!)

May the luck of the Irish be with you today and always!!!

Lessons From a Six Year Old

I'm not sure why, but lately the kids have decided that just as everyone is all tucked into bed and all is peaceful and calm... it's time to start confessing. "Mom, I'm sorry I wasn't a good listener at dinner." "Mom, I'm sorry I tripped Jackson." "Mom, I'm sorry I said I hate you. I really don't." and so the story goes. Well, the other night as I'm just finishing their bedtime songs Joseph says to me, "Mom, isn't it weird that sometimes it's really hard to say 'Sorry'? I mean, it's just a word, 'sorry'. Why is it hard to say it sometimes... it's just a word? But sometimes when I know I need to say sorry to someone, it's really, really hard. But I know I will feel better after I say it, so I just say it. But sometimes it's really hard." I LOVED IT! It's so true! "Sorry" is just a word, but sometimes it IS really hard to say it! But we always feel better afterwards. Thank you for the reminder my sweet boy.