Today was our annual BACK TO SCHOOL FEAST!
One of the most anticipated nights of the year.
Knowing how important this night is for our family, I prayed
so hard that the Lord would give me the energy to get out of bed
and make it memorable for my Nies.
And He did.
And I was so thankful.
Our theme this year was taken
from scripture in the Doctrine and Covenants, 82:3.
"For of him unto whom much is given much is required;"
Our family has been INCREDIBLY blessed this year, and each Nie
has so much to give and share;
Claire, as a young married woman working while going to school,
and starting a new life and family in Arizona.
Jane, who chose to move back to North Carolina, and be in the studio
manager of Barre3, and put off her education at BYU for
a semester to work and help me.
Oliver, who will begin a new life in Idaho and start his education
(and dating!) post-mission.
Nicholas, who will be headed to Slovakia for two years
to teach people about Jesus in their native Slovak language
And, Lottie, who will start 8th grade after a very
disappointing and rough 7th grade, with friends and social pressures.
We all have been given SO MUCH and can share SO MUCH!
I chose the colors to be pink and blue as a little nod
to baby girl Nielson #6.
Of course, our Piggy & Dirt stars were the main attraction,
and have been for years and years!
We ate:
Three berry salad with coconut drizzle & lime.
Warm white rolls
And for dessert, I made a strawberry three-layer cake
I also had hoodies made for each Nie with our new theme.
Again, the fact that I cooked was a miracle.
I KNOW God was holding my hands the whole time.
A star for baby Nielson girl #6.
Her first one!
...And then I threw up.
