Primary Program 2017

Today was our ward Primary Program. For the first time, three out of our four kiddos were up on the stand in the program. People always say, "time goes by so fast" but I'm beginning to realize how true that is. McKay will turn 10 this school year and only has one more year of elementary school after this. Though this phase of life is full of chaos and exhaustion, I know it is the best time of life and the part I'll miss the most when it's through.

Anyway, our kids did a great job, each delivered their parts well. Lily was on the front row in her pretty pink and white lace and tulle dress. Her long blond hair had even waves through it from the french braid she'd slept in. She charmed the congregation with her smiles, waves, and enthusiastic singing. Several members commented on how impressed they were that she knew all the words to each song. She spent the rest of the day singing her favorite song, "Miracles" to Nana, Papa, and anyone else who would listen. For me the highlight of the song was the lyric which talks about Jesus healing the leper. Lily's version, "With His hands he healed the leopard."

Benson stood straight and tall at each song and gave it his best. He was very well-behaved and looked like a little man in his dark pants, white shirt and blue striped tie. He is a bright spot in our family. Always quick to smile and apologize, sensitive to others feelings and happy to help. I can see his testimony developing as he answers thoughtfully during family scripture study and in church. He was a great example today during the program and I was so proud of him.

McKay also did well and looked so handsome in his white shirt and blue tie. He too sang well and delivered his part nicely. He did have a brief stint where he and the boy next to him seemed to be having a contest as to who could get the paper with their part written on it to stick to their forehead for the longest but, luckily, it was short-lived.

Our New House-Framing

Our House! 

As you can see, we are getting pretty excited about our new build! It's our dream home and brainchild. We spent over a year designing the plans and feel so grateful for the opportunity to see it coming to life!

The impetus for building this home was a recognition of the need for a space large enough for our whole family to gather. Now that the Robertson family has grown so much and, luckily, all love to get together, we've outgrown the homestead and need a new larger place. We realize the same thing will happen with our own children and want to have a space big enough to house our family at each stage of life.  

We also love music and end up holding choir rehearsals, Let's Play Music classes, and musical get-togethers often so we wanted to design a space that allowed for these kinds of large rehearsals and events.

Here are Benson and I on the stairs leading to the recording studio. Since beginning Singingforgood.org we've realized what an amazing thing it would be to have our own recording studio and be able to add to the site without incurring large studio expenses. 

Here's Benson demonstrating some of the great singing he'll do once the studio is done. Plus a sneak-peak of the beautiful view of Pine Valley we'll have from the studio.

View from the front door 

And us on the 3rd floor before the walls went up

View from the rear the day they brought a crane to lift the trusses!