Hard work pays off!

Yes, it has been another busy week here at the Murdock house. Between Violin, Piano, Cello, Scouts, TaVaci (singing group), Karate, Activity Days, Homework, Young Mens, Primary, Work, trying to cook and clean, and my new foot zoning adventure, we seem to fill all the time each day. Some days I wonder why? Why do we get involved in so much? Why do teachers send home so much homework, and why does Tyler drag it out so it takes 3 times as long? Why does Mark come home an hour late each day? Why does Kaden try to sneak down and watch T.V. before he has practiced the cello? Why do I make my kids help with the chores when it would be much easier for me to do it myself. Why does Madison complain that she is bored and can't figure out what to do with all her extra time? Why can Jacob never find his scout book when it is time to go to scouts and for me WHY is there not more time each day? And then I have those moments, where it is all worth it and all the craziness doesn't seem so bad. Yesterday, even though it was another busy day, it was one of those moments when it seemed all worth it. Madison had a violin graduation and Kaden had his cello Twinkles graduation. It was so great to see and hear them do so well and both seemed to enjoy it. Moments like that make all the hard work worth it!

Jacob's Baptism

Jacob was baptized on January 31st. He asked his Grandpa Forbush to baptize him and he asked his Dad to confirm him a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. It was so great to have so many family members there for his baptism. We missed having Grandpa and Grandma Murdock with us, they are serving a mission in Mexico!

We are so proud of Jacob and his choice to follow the Savior's example.

Jacob with his Great Grandma Marett and his Grandpa and Grandma Forbush

Jacob with his Dad!

One of Jacob's best friends, Payton, was baptized the same day!

What handsome boys!

I wish they could always stay so pure and innocent!

Happy 8th Birthday Jacob!

Jacob turned 8 on January 9th- yes, I am very slow! Even though it is has been over a month I still wanted to post his birthday party pictures.

Friday Morning excitement! He has been waiting a whole year for this!

Jacob got to have a Star Wars Jedi's in trainning party. He had a very good time with 7 of his best friends. We had it down in the basement of Mark's office. I loved not having to clean up my whole house. The kids loved just running around and playing the Wii down there!

Jacob and his cake!

His friends gave him some pretty great stuff.