October

Well, as usual there is much to write about. If only I would do this daily, then it wouldn't be so hard to remember it all. I don't know if I already mentioned that Baylor can walk. He started in September and he is now going fast every where and he learned how to climb within a week of walking. He climbs all the way up to the counter with the sink and has soaked the counter and floor a couple of times. He loves his new found fun, obviously it isn't so fun for me because he is making messes and getting hurt all of the time, but he is the same as the others have been at this age. I am very grateful He is healthy and happy. Aynslee is a funny little girl. She is definitely trying out her 3 yr old "say no to everything" and "I can do it all by myself" stuff. She is still a pretty mellow 3yr old compared to how the rest have been. Wylie is so happy because he made the accelerated Basketball team and got straight A's on his 1st quarter report card. It wasn't easy, but he did it! Ryland also got straight A's and made basketball. I have mixed feelings about them making it, just because it has already made my life that much busier but I am happy for them. Kaylese did really well with all A's & 1 B+. She started learning her dance for competition and she loves it & is excited! She had her 9th birthday last weekend. She had a sleepover with Rianna. They watched the new Cinderella. Spencer borrowed Josephs pony again so they could ride it around. She had a horse cake and got plenty of gifts. She went to stay with Mom & Dad Slade this weekend and got even more things. She had a lot of fun! I can't believe she is 9. So much has changed but it has flown by. Tyrik is starting to read a lot better. It is amazing the things
that can happen when you just give a little time & attention to a child that they didn't have before. He is very excited for Halloween!
So let's see. We went through the temple with Clancy at the beginning of this month. What a neat experience that was. It was at the Payson one.
We went down to Nevada for the Copes sons viewing. It was very sad, but it was so great to see all of their family and other friends. I even got to see my brother Colby and his family and my aunt Gretchen. I am glad went down. We had another Stake conference yesterday. I believe the visiting authorities name was Elder Robbins. It was a great conference. They emphasized keeping the Sabbath Day Holy again and talked about living within our means, forgiving others, and paying our tithing and fast offerings. Also about being happy. He also talked about not taking serious things too casually.
It has cooled off enough this last week that Chavonne & I couldn't walk like we have been every morning. It makes me sad, but I do know we need a good winter, so we will see. Spencer heard back from Weber on getting back into school and finishing his bachelor's degree. Things are looking good. We hope he can start soon. It only looks like he needs a couple of classes. He is still trying to get a farm going. I hope that can happen,  but only if the Lord wants it to and it is meant to be for our family. Ryland has been playing football. He is a fast runner and enjoys it.
I am so blessed and feel very grateful to have my family. My parents, Grandparents, My husband and especially my children. There is nothing better. I do feel as though I fail as a Mother everyday, but I pray for help constantly and I am hoping that they will remember the good more than the bad. I wish so badly I was a calm, patient mother....Maybe someday. I believe that God is aware of us and our situations and what we need. We just need to have Faith in Him and His plan. Oh, I almost forgot if I didn't mention it. I got a calling. I am Wylie's new Sunday School teacher. I already feel a lot for this class. I hope I can instill in them a desire to know for themselves that the gospel is true. Until next time.

Conference Weekend

I have to be honest and say, I always love General Conference, but this time I felt The Spirit so strong and felt so well taught and uplifted, it was amazing. Even through all the crying, screaming, and playing of the kids.
So many spoke of keeping the Sabbath day Holy, also about receiving personal inspiration by being worthy of The Spirit constantly. There were three new apostles called because of the passing of Elder Perry, Pres. Packer, and recently Elder Scott. The new ones called were Elder Rasband, Elder Stevenson, & Elder Renlund. They all spoke and we're deeply humbled by the call. I assumed they would have known for a while now, but it was not so. They were all called this week. No wonder they were feeling intimidated and shocked. They all have beautiful testimonies though and we welcomed sweetly by the others. President Monson spoke only once and by the end of his talk, he was out of breath, and looked as though he were slowly falling. His two counselors grabbed him as soon as he was done. Oh how I love him and feel badly that his health is failing him. I hope he can last longer, he is such a great leader and such a wonderful example of service. So Mom & Dad Masters were able to get 4 tickets to Sunday morning conference. They came Saturday and got up early Sunday and took Wylie & Ryland with them. The boys both said they loved it. Ryland was so excited to see the Prophet speak and see him "in person", as he said. I am so grateful they got to go. We took the others for a drive after the first session up Nebo loop and found a beautiful lookout point on a dirt road. The kids even got out and hiked a little. We all were back to watch the second session. I am so grateful for the technology that makes it possible to watch conference in my own home. It is such a blessing. It was also nice to spend another Sunday with Spencer. Tyrik had a soccer game last week and loves playing now. He is even doing better with reading his words and writing his name. Ryland started football. He is actually really good, but he is so competitive that he gets upset quite easy...I hope he can learn to calm down and enjoy it more. We shall see. I am helping with the wards Super Saturday this year, so I went up Friday and got a bunch of stuff for it. I am excited for make them Chelsea Sloan is the one in charge and then Amy Oliver is helping.  We shall see how it turns out. So Friday I found out two sad things. Russell Allred from here in Fountain Green passed away from cancer. He has three young girls and his wife left behind.  Then Matthew Gifford, Mike & Kim Copes oldest son passed away also. They lost their son Zack to drugs two years and now Matthew to the same thing. I feel so sad for them. I can't imagine going through that as a parent. I also can't imagine losing my husband that young. Some people have such hard trials. I just pray that I can somehow help comfort them. Well, this week is looking like a busy one. May the Lord be with us. I am going to try harder to keep the Spirit with me, and listen to His promptings. I am grateful for my life and my many blessings.
Last weekend was Clanceys farewell. I can't believe he leaves so soon, but I am so proud of him. Until next time :)