* Joined the Nampa Rec Center. The kids were really excited about the pools (there are FIVE separate pools) and therefore one is always opened for playing in. They were excited to go swimming a couple of times this week. Of course we also went to work out as a family as well throughout the week.
* Mom and Dad went to the Temple
* Dad and his Mechanic from work, installed the new fuel pump on Josephina
* Ben had a couple of get togethers. On Friday, he had everyone over here to the house for watching a movie and then on Saturday they met over at the Garners and had a Game night (video games) and Ben took his PS4 and our TV over to game on
* The girls did a deep clean on the van - woohoo!
* Mom babysat some kids in the ward for almost 12 hours! There was a boy that was Nathan's age and a little girl aged 6 that the girls pretty much took care of for the day.
* Went to downtown Boise and walked around Freak Alley (where commissioned artists do paintings on the sides of buildings)
In Our Homeschool This Week...
Week 3 is in the books! We had another GREAT week and I'm feeling that this year is going wonderfully!
* In History we started the Ancient Egypt unit and the accompanying read aloud bookfor it is actually quite fascinating! It's titled: The Cat of Bubastes. We also had fun with Heiroglyphics.
* In Science we continued on with our Water Unit - specifically the different states of water and how they transition or move from one state to the next.
* I finally got Ben set up with his (online) Science Class. It's a Chemistry one that we're hoping will be a good fit for him.
* Speaking of Ben - he's done super well this week and worked hard on staying on top of his assignments. He's also been very diligent on getting up early and starting his day off with studying Preach My Gospel. He also spent several hours each day writing on his novel.
* Aubrie finished up her Native American Presentation
* We had an awesome Watercolor Art Project. Nathan was hesitant to do it and kept making comments on how he couldn't do it BUT by the end (when he saw how awesome his turned out!) he felt sooo proud of himself and kept saying how fun it was and how good it turned out! That was really special and I'm glad to see the perception of himself (regarding art) is changing :)
Seth Spotlight...
* Got transferred again. He's still serving in the same Spanish Ward, but got moved to a new area of town, new apartment and new companion
* Helped with both a wedding and a funeral this past week
* Spent a lot of time with the departing Missionaries
* Another week with no pictures... maybe he'll send some home this week (fingers crossed)
Spiritually Speaking...
For Family Home Evening, our awesome dad gave us all BACK TO SCHOOL Father's Blessings (yes, even mom!) We are soooooo grateful for a wonderful, righteous, Priesthood holder that can be the mouth piece for the Lord and provide us personal insight and direction each year as we continue on in the schooling adventure.
Ben’s Father Blessing
(start of the 2018-2019 school year)
Benjamin Noah Vogt, by the authority of the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood, which I hold, and by its power, I lay my hands upon your head and give unto a blessing at this time - even a Father’s Blessing as you embark upon a new year of learning.
I admonish you to take this year seriously. To dive into your studies and to be voracious in your appetites for learning. I bless you with the ability to find interest in studies that you have not enjoyed so far - that you will realize that there is a need for you to learn them and that you will be able to rapidly understand them AND retain them and to master them!
Know that this year is critical for you in your schooling - you have much work to do ahead of you as you catch up, but that you can do it! You will have the strength of the Lord as you go about it! Start each day with your scriptures and you will be blessed with your understanding and your learning.
I grant you the ability to have willpower for eating healthy and the correct portions; and also for exercising. Know that Father in Heaven has given you challenges for you to master - one of which is your health and your weight. Be stronger than your parents have. Learn to master and conquer your body.
Father in Heaven has given you a gift to be a great influence to others and to lift them up. He’s also given you a gift t bring happiness to those that you know. Seek things that are positive. Seek not contention. Seek not hatred and disparaging remarks - but seek only to lift others up. Always look for things that are of good report and to lift others, not condemn those you may disagree with. If you do this, you will be a power and influence for good. You will be respected and looked to for your opinions, desires and decisions.
This blessing I leave with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Nathan Mark Harry Vogt, by the authority of the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood which I hold, I lay my hands upon your head and give unto you a Father’s Blessing at this time. I bless you as you enter into this school year that you will have great enthusiasm for the subjects that you will be learning. I bless you with the ability to be diligent and to not give up and to have good effort as you continue on with your learning and especially with reading. Know that this challenge (of reading) has been given to you and that you can overcome it and that it will be a strength of yours! Father in Heaven knew that you would value the gift of reading so much more and appreciate it so much more as you’ve struggled but also as you’ve overcome.
Know that your Father in Heaven is so grateful for you! He’s grateful for the kind and loving nature that you have. Know that you are a true blessing to your family. I bless you with the ability to retain the knowledge that you’re learning and to be able to take it into your everyday life. Continue to study your scriptures each day and they will be a strengthening tool for you. As you go about your day and are faced with temptations and with decisions to make - your scripture study in the morning will help you make those correct decisions and to be able to do what is right.
I bless you also as you prepare to receive the Priesthood this fall, that you will learn more of it and of the duties that are associated with being a Deacon. This blessing I leave with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Aubrie Annabelle Vogt, by the power and authority of the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood which I hold and bear, I place my hands upon your head and give unto you a blessing at this time. I bless you, Aubrie, with the ability to master the subjects that you’ll be learning this year. I bless you with the ability to help your siblings as they also grow and learn -that you might be a source of help and assistance to them. I bless you with the ability to teach your siblings on different subjects - you will be a great help to your mother.
Father in Heaven is so grateful for all of the help you give to this family and that you have a heart of giving, of nurture, of kindness and a willingness to serve. As you continue on in this, you will be blessed greatly! I bless you with the ability to not be weary as you go about your activities - but to have the strength and energy to do everything you need to do.
Know that you have the ability to discern the needs of other and to help find these needs and meet them. I bless you with the ability to continue to prosper and grow with your desire for knowledge. Know that Father in Heaven has many things in store for you and that as you seek His will and words through the holy scriptures that you will be blessed and know the directions and decisions that you must make. I bless you with the ability to be a good influence on your friends at church and for other friends that you may not have even met yet - which you will this year.
This blessing I leave with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Alexa Fae Vogt, by the authority and power of the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood which I hold and bear, I lay my hands upon your head and give you a Father’s blessing at this time.
I bless you with a love of learning. I bless you with the desire to learn more and to have your world opened up to you as you learn about those things which Heavenly Father has put in place to govern the world. I bless you with the ability to understand these principles and to understand how everything works and to be able to solve problems in math and science. Father in Heaven has given you a great attitude and a willingness to serve your family and a willingness to be a ray of sunshine in your family. KNow that your attitude and your disposition are one that blesses the family as you help others feel loved and happy.
I bless you with the ability to gain new skills and to identify those things that would be good for you in your life for you to learn and to master. I bless you as you continue with your art skills that you’ll continue to be blessed in that area. YOu have been given a gift - know that it is from Heavenly Father. I encourage you to further that gift and to be able to use it one day.
This blessings I leave with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Shandalyce Fae Vogt, by the authority of the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood which I hold, through its power I lay my hands upon your head and give you a blessing at this time as you embark upon this great and noble journey of educating your children. Know that you have been given the assurance that what you are doing is Heavenly Father’s will - and that will is reiterated again at this time. You are doing a good job. You are enough! And your children are blessed immensely because of your desire to educate them in both those things of a spiritual nature and of those things of a secular nature.
Know that you will be given strength this year to endure and to have the energy that you need and the optimism and the renewal of your excitement as you teach the children. Know that as you teach the children Heavenly Father will bless you with inspiration to know how to teach, what to teach and how to reach our children with their individual needs.You have seen the fruits of your labor with your older children and seen that even with times you must wait, great outcomes happen - and so much of that can be attributed to your efforts.
I bless you with the ability to take your health seriously - to find a renewed desire to exercise, to eat healthy and to conquer this challenge once and for all! Know that as you daily seek Heavenly Father’s Will and seek for His strength to exercise and to be diligent that you will be able to have a great mind set and learn to love physical fitness and healthy eating. Make it a priority for the children and have them incorporate it into their life that it becomes a habit at this age that will carry with them throughout their lives.
Know that you are loved beyond your comprehension. This blessing I leave with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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