Smithfield Temple

 So we went a little field trip on Sunday. 

We needed to drive the bus so we drove across town to Smithfield and investigated the new temple being built in that area. We were pleasantly surprised at its progress. 

The church website estimates late 2025 or early 2026 but we wouldn't be surprised 

if it is ready earlier than expected. 

As you can see in the first photo the kids all thought that the top of the bus was the 

best vantage point for viewing.  

We have struggled a little with getting Stetson to do math but we are 

hoping to resolve that this week and figure out a good routine. 

He will be competing in his first debate tournament of the year this weekend. 

We are eager to hear how he does. 

Evelyn is found dancing all over the house and is getting really good at all things ballet. 

She is excelling in her music and is being very diligent in studies. 

Hailey too is very good at the piano and has started to be more proactive 

with accomplishing her assignments. 

She is a good reader and is at times helping Bristol with her reading. 

Bristol is not super motivated most days but other days she surprises me. 

She is rather good at math and understanding numbers. 

We are hopeful that she will begin to love reading this year and truly desire to excel at this skill.