A Few Comings and Goings

Playground In Nova Scotia, Canada

The Big Blueberry!  On our way back from Nova Scotia.

Come here, Lilly... let me tell you a secret!

Hot day in August on the covered bridge in Bangor.

"Cheese!"

Heading down the stairs at the post office as part of or our field trip.

Beautiful day in Maine... on the Freeman Farm.

At the Science Center in June. Lucas helping to measure the size of a blue whale.

Palmyra New York - August

Palmyra New York - August

Changes

We are a private blog once again.

Darrel was called as the Bishop of our ward 9 days ago.  It is all still fresh and new to us.    The process of him receiving this calling has been a great experience for us as a couple and as a family.  I think it's great.  Individually, as a couple, and as a family we will learn a great deal about ourselves and be stretched in new ways.  It's all part of the process and the plan.

I am throwing myself into primary.  I need to have a calling.  I need to serve.  I need to work in the church.  As the "Bishop's wife" I cried over the thought of not having a responsibility outside of visiting teaching.  The Lord knows me and I continue to feel his awareness of me so, I am happily serving in the Primary.

Homeschool has begun.  Twenty-three days into it and we're still adjusting to our "schedule".  The children are doing well and as usual some days are better than others.  That is just how it goes.

I will document our trip to Utah (eventually).  It was a fantastic trip!  some highlights were, Palmyra, the Brigham City Temple Open House, BYU, Temple Square, the Gibbs, the Wrides, and the Ricks.  Next time we hope to stay longer and see more friends.  I've decided that from now on when we travel we are traveling to see friends instead of places.  Then as a bonus we'll take in a few sights along the way.  My children and I created so many great memories.  As my dear friend once said to me, "As a mother, I'm all about creating memories for my kids".  That comment has really had an impact on me and I want to be a mother who is all about creating memories for her children.  Here's to a great new year!

Our family theme for this school year is "JOY IN THE JOURNEY"

Musical Beds

Do your children ever wake up in the middle of the night?  I had four children wake up last night.  Each one needing some comfort to fall back asleep.  So, I sat on the edge of four beds and waited for four different children to fall asleep at four different times.  I'm grateful that I was able to fall back asleep throughout the night and that my children feel safe when I am near.

Starting Over

Marie-Annette Brown has said,
“We must master the art of starting over.”

Family Home Evening Fun

Last evening we had an enjoyable Family Home Evening.  The weather was pleasant outside so, we took our lesson outdoors and played baseball together as our activity.  It was a lot of fun and the kids did not want to go inside.  It was a great end to a busy day.