updated!

Finally got the blog updated!  Whew!

happenin' times

yes, I'm still here

It's hard to find the time to update the blog, but since it's the most I really do these days to journal my life, I am going to try to keep with it!

In this update ~

what is this white stuff?
I took two photos for January
these boots are made for walkin'
STEAM night - 2nd grade
Daniel is 11!

what a year it's been!

Polar Express
projects, projects, projects, oh my!
Christmas
2014 year in review

grateful for blessings

We've been a little busy lately.  Between Brian's work and ecclesiastical responsibilities, he's been gone more evenings than he's been home the past few weeks.  Add in the stress of buying a home and all the documents, all the inspections, all the work that goes into just moving, and we're a little tired.  

We are truly blessed, though.  Not only are we blessed to find a house that we love and will make our home, but we have replacement tenants (since we are breaking our lease) so that stress is removed.  Things have come together, and I know it's because the way has been opened for us.  

The week that we were contemplating buying this house, I went to the Snowflake temple.  I was a ball of emotions and stress and anxiety.  But, as I prayerfully studied the decisions in front of our family in my mind, I felt this overwhelming sensation of peace and calm.  

I'm sick today with a bad cold.  Brian spoke in church (the entire bishopric spoke!) and I'm so sorry that I missed it.  Daniel is under the weather, too.  So, the kids and I stayed home today.  I always feel off when I can't make it to church.  But, I decided to take this time to catch up on my blog and remember all the ways that the Lord has blessed me.  At the end of the day, what matters most is my precious family.  We love each other.  We are happy.  We have the gospel in our home.  What is more important than that?  

fun run
when we're helping we're happy
origami
birthday boy
happy Halloween!
baptism day
we're buying a house!

all caught up!

I am slowly digging myself out of the backlog of projects I put off all summer, and I'm also adjusting to my new routine.  I work out at the gym (weights primarily since cardio bores me to tears - I know, I know, cardio is important, but I run around a lot all day, so that counts, right?) Monday, Wednesday, Friday and call that good.  I volunteer in Lizzy's and James' classes on Tuesdays (I was at the school for over four hours yesterday).  I'll start volunteering in Daniel's class on Thursdays each week after I do my weekly grocery shopping (which is perfect since his teacher doesn't want me until a little after 11 am).  I'm trying to attend the temple once a month.  Visiting teaching is more consistent (summers are just crazy!  We had to count a few phone visits due to schedule conflicts with everyone out of town at different times).  Oh, and the primary program is just about written, cub scouts is underway (and I am *not* a den leader this year - rejoice! - instead, I am helping out as treasurer, which I have done for three or four years now, so no biggie), and life is pretty good.

mud run
temple
look who lost a tooth...or two!
mini crossbows
yes, we live in paradise
little princess

We had a perfect summer - a hike with friends, summer movies, trip to Tucson, swim lessons, library activities and summer reading program, playdates with friends, riding bikes, and a trip to Grandma and Grandpa's.  

School is in full swing now, and the kids are having a wonderful time.  I thought that Lizzy would want to start at half-days, but she wants to be at school.  I miss having my little companion home with me, but I am so glad that she is enjoying kindergarten.

I knew I would still be busy once the kids were in school, but I didn't realize how busy it would be.  Between volunteering at the school, heading up the fifth grade memory book committee, working as treasurer for my boys' cub scout pack, attending the temple, and spending some time with friends, there is little time to spare these past three weeks.  I am hoping that September will be a little calmer as I settle into a routine.

In this update ~

our time in Utah
new specs
back to school
Princess Monkey and family time
winners!

updates

visitors
World Cup fever
Princess Monkey
in summer!
fourth of July...and a crime scene
princess dresses