August 2, 2008

Well it is almost time for school to start again. As always I am not ready to send my kidos back to school. I like having them home. Jessica starts HS this year YIKES! Time is going by so fast. Also, I am concerned about Austin's teacher this year. She tends to not be very patient with the children. Its concerning knowing your child will be in a class room 5 days a week 7 hours a day. They have a huge influence on the child. The principal will not budge in changing him to another class. He wants us to wait for 2 weeks. I think it stinks royally. We will have to see how it goes.

Newport with the Barney Family

July 20, 2008

Today we went to church in Newport California. We made a family commitment to stay for church the whole time, even if the rest of the Barney Family would not be staying. Some of the kids struggled with the idea and did not think we were very fair, but not Austin, he disappeared and then he came back to let us know that he found the primary room. We went in with him. The primary leader came up and said you have a very confident son he came in and said "Excuse me, I have a question. I am 8 years old and I was wanting to know what class I should go to?" Interesting enough my lesson in relief society ended up being on obedience and keeping the sabbath day holy.

Josh came up to us after church was over (he had a rough time getting to class at first) and said that was the best Sunday experience he had ever had at church. He said he felt so accepted by all of the kids and that he had felt the spirit so strong. I just think he had been nervous going into a class room of kids that he did not know. I'm glad for the kind primary children of the Newport ward. They made an uncomfortable experience for Josh into a blessing for all of us. What a great life lesson that was taught to each of us today. I'm glad we chose to stay for church the whole time. :)

After church we went and walked around the temple. It was a great day!!!

Newport Temple with Grandma and Grandpa Barney

Jaci, Lindsey, Jessica

A special moment with Grandma and Sarah