First day of school for these boys! Eli is a sophomore and the twins are finally 8th graders! ha ha! I asked them if they wished they were starting 9th grade and they said no and even admitted they were glad they were in 8th grade with all their friends! The boys all wore fresh new Jordan's to school and all got lots of compliments - except Tyson he said he only got one but Tyler was proud to say he got 5! I guess when you go to a school with uniforms you shoes really are the only important thing. They didn't care about new clothes, new backpacks, nothing. They just wanted shoes! They all said this year was already better than last year since they know way more kids this year so that is good - It's going to be a good year!! (fingers crossed)
Jared gave everyone back to school blessings the day before. These kids come home from church a little wild and crazy and want to get change their clothes, eat food, usually someone is chasing another one, but on back to school blessing days they very calmly stay in their clothes and sit very respectful - it's one of my favorite Sundays of the year!
Emma:
- Bless you to know the Lord has much for you to do
- Emma you are a chosen daughter of Heavenly Father to be on this earth at this time, live here, work at where you work, go to school at UVU and you have been reserved for this time.
- The Lord has need of mighty servants and you are a mighty servant.
- Your spirit shines bright and others in despair will see your light by simply saying hi to someone , it will touch the lives of others.
- Pay close attention to the spirit.
- Dedicate time every day to have open communication with Heavenly Father, to express your desires, goals and thoughts. Keep this dialogue open and you will draw close to the spirit.
- Bless you to be aware of your brothers and your parents and share your life with them.
- Bless you to find joy in your studies, on campus and find happiness in serving as a mentor and friend.
- Bless you to be physically strong, to get the rest you need and carry the responsibilities you have and to be successful
- As you stay close to the spirit, you will be safe and protected.
- Encourage you to keep your heart open and your eyes open. There will be those that need you. You need to be close to the spirit so that you can find those that need you and lift them up.
- We love you and we all look up to you.
Eli:
- Bless you to be able to magnify your priesthood
- Be aware of needs of those around you
- Have courage and will power to follow promptings of the spirit
- Bless you to be sensitive of the good things of this world and bring a good spirit home
- Bless you to have the mental and physical capacity to do well in your classes and in baseball
- Your love for baseball will grow and you will be a good teammate
- Prioritize the more important things in life
- Bless you to be aware of the needs of your siblings and be a source of strength for them
- Bless you to grow closer to the Lord this year and your Savior Jesus Christ
Tyler:
- Bless you to know you have been a worthy Priesthood holder
- Your friends and siblings look up to you. You are a positive influence for good
- You bring the spirit to our home
- Your mental capacity will grow this year
- As the Lord improves us; he gives us talents and strengths and expects you to use them
- Bless you with a strong physical body to work hard at home and at school
- Bless you in all these things that they will help you as you prepare to serve a mission
- Spend time with personal prayer on your knees and thank him and ask him for what you need
- Bless you to be happy
- We all love you and are grateful to have you in our family
Tyson:
- Bless you to know the Lord is aware of you and happy with your decsision to be a good young man
- Bless you to know that through your friendship and good attitude you have a positivie influence on your friends
- Your loving influence has helped Alyza through a difficult time
- Bless you to do well in your classes and understand the material
- Bless you with physical strength to participate in extracurricular activities
- Bless you to know our family is blessed to have you with us
- You will grow closer to our Savior this year
- Take time every day to have personal prayers. Express your needs and desires and be thankful.
- Be aware of those around you and be helpful and loving
