Back To School

I really hate sending my kids back to school so soon. Summer seemed to fly by and we didn't get to do half the things I wanted to. I felt extremely nervous to send the kids to a new school but they both loved the first day. Their teachers are darling and I will have a lot of opportunities to volunteer in the classroom. Olivia is in 1st grade, Joseph is in 4th and I keep wondering how they got so old. I miss my kiddos during the day and wish time would slow down!

Freckles

When Life Is Hard

President Hinckley has always said what I needed to hear. I really miss him!

 “It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It all works out in the end. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us. If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers.” ― Gordon B. Hinckley

Me & the Kids

I just really think my kids are darling!

Missing my sweet sister today. I love this picture of her at the beach in California. A friend sent the poem to me shortly after Erin died and it has always brought me comfort.

Gone From My Sight  by Henry Van Dyke

 I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side, spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone" Gone where? Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast, hull and spar as she was when she left my side. And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port. Her diminished size is in me -- not in her. And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone," there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!" And that is dying...

Which Color Do You Like?

I would love to re-do the front door of our new house.  It is currently green and Neal likes it, but it's not my favorite. I have no idea what color would look nice, and what would actually match the rest of the house. I'd love to hear your thoughts...let me know which color you like best, or better yet if you have any other suggestions!

Adjusting

We did it! We closed, packed and moved. It has all happened so fast I feel like it isn't real yet. We have been in our new house for a week now and it is still a mess. I keep looking around and wondering how in the world we got here! It is a funny experience because I know we are supposed to be here, but that doesn't mean I really want to be here. But I don't want to be at our other place either. I hate being in between...I hate adjusting, even though I know it is good for me.

The kids seem to be doing well and love our new house. Our backyard is currently open (I can't wait to build a fence!) and they have made many new friends. It has been fun to see Joseph out playing basketball everyday and running around like crazy. I am so grateful for the blessing this new house will bring to my children. They finally have the freedom to run, play and explore without their old mom following them around worrying all the time.

We met the Bishop's wife a few nights ago and she acquainted us with a few people in our neighborhood. She told us she is so glad we are here because their Ward had been praying for a new strong family to come. I know we are here for a reason and I know it will take time, but we will adjust!