A mother's ring

 I got the greatest present this year!! It is a family ring!  It has all our birthstones and it has "families Forever"  on the inside!  It is my prized possession. 

Christmas break

    

Snapchat

 

the highest praise

Dear Sister Conkey

Your grades have all been posted. You have a 92 in the class - GREAT JOB!!

Thank you for your outstanding work this semester.  It has been a pleasure getting to know you.

 

 I am taking an extra few minutes to write you because I think it is important that you know how I see you…you are strong, confident and brilliant.  The weaknesses you listed as having at the beginning of the semester you either overcame or hid well.  You are going to go far in life, and the only person who can slow you down is you. 

 

I’ve seen the difference in your work when you are relaxed and it appears that challenges are easy for you to overcome.  I pray that you set goals so high they scare you.  I went to high school with people who now work at the White House, in politics, and Hollywood…were they the smartest?? No.  But what they were was the most driven.  You decided to take college in a form that requires self motivation…you are that person.  You are brilliant, a gifted speaker, naturally likeable (this cannot be taught…improved on but not taught…think Tony Robbins.  You have a great gift).

 

Please feel free to reach out if there is ever anything I may do for you.  You will always be in my heart and prayers.  I look forward to seeing your life updates as you move from one amazing life experience to the next.

Remember, do not let your past define your future.  And do not sell yourself short.  We have both seen what you are capable of achieving when you set your mind to it.  I expect you to rise to the top and reach your dreams.  Natural gifts like yours are gifts from God.  Like my painting, public speaking, and public relations I need to work on my gifts and constantly improve…but they were given to us for a reason.  Do good with yours, and when you get to Heaven, make it your goal to tell Heavenly Father that you shared every gift that he gave you. 

 

Keep me posted…love your biggest cheerleader -

Sister Palma

 

Warmly,

Sister Kotinca Palma, MA.ED

Online Instructor - Communications

Brigham Young University - Idaho

760-215-2725 (for immediate response text or call)

PalmaK@byui.edu

 

 

Can you believe the kind things this instructor said about me!  I am feeling very overwhelmed at her praise.  I have no idea what the next step is for me after I finish school in April, but I am sure that the Lord has something in the works, I just can't see it yet. 

Christmas Spectacular

Ben and I got tickets to the Omaha Symphony's Christmas Spectacular!!  It was singing and dancing and beautiful Christmas music!! 

Meet Charlotte

Our last child to make the blankie deal- she had to give up her beloved pink Blankey and then she could pick a prize. She choose Charlotte. ❤️
 

A face only a mother could love

 

Surrounded by her babies

 

First grade Thanksgiving program

   

Austin

   The kids hanging Christmas lights, Austin's foot is so much bigger than mine.  And he helped hang the lights... he's growing up fast!

Election night

I stayed up way to late watching the election coverage.  I had strong feelings about both candidates, strong, bad feelings but guess what, the next day... life goes On.  I have hope that Mr. Trump will do his best and hopefully surround himself with good people.  

Date night

Ben and I went to the 40th birthday of Brian Trometer, Ben's best friend from high school and best man at our wedding.  It was fun to meet new people and spend time with the man I love!  

Apples

The Apple didn't fall far from the tree with this funny girl!  

Fontanelle Forest

Ell went with her class- 

  

 

The bus ride was her favorite part!

Halloween 2016

  

Some of my fav Utah pics

       

Touchdown!!!

https://youtu.be/92MD1poO5Kc

Hunter running for a touchdown!

Weirdo

 Do you make pillow tents to sleep under?  Me neither. 

How was your day?

Me- "how was school babe?"

Ell- "I farted twice at the writing station and no one noticed....so it was pretty great. "

Me-😂

7 Principles for making marriage work by John Goddard

 I cannot say enough good things about this book.  Every committed couple should read it.  

Seriously... This kid doesn't take a bad picture!

   

Ell

This is Ell and her school friend who happens to live just up the street.    And this is later that same day... Cause she's an angel!

The cough

 A couple times a year Hunter develops this horrible dry barking cough.  When he was little we thought it was croup- turns out he has incredibly small bronchial tubes and the tiniest amount of inflammation makes them tight and produces this cough.   So in order to open things back up- we get to do breathing treatments, and buy lots of Delsym, and Vicks.  Poor guy. 

Pumpkins

Savannah carved one at a combined YMYW activity and Hunter and Ell wanted to do one too.  They designed the faces and Hunter did his own carving. 

In the bottom picture, Ell was eating marshmallows as her blood sugar was dropping, so I told her to hurry up so I could snap the pic,.  Her idea was to shove both into her mouth and smile.  Well played.       

Holding court

Ellorie was leading sharing time and singing time with her primary class this afternoon.  

  

Turning 12

 I can't believe my girl is 12!!!  She is wonderful!  She is so funny and so happy and such a strong leader and good friend!  I am so proud of who she is becoming- I can't wait to see what the next six years holds!!

Genera conference

There is nothing better than #generalconference, root beer floats and the missionaries!  

Brian's wedding

We were able to go to the wedding of one of Ben's best friend from high school.  It was a beautiful wedding and Ellorie tore it up on the dance floor!!