On my way.

So - it's finally here.  After months and months of planning and what seems like a million little details, Girls Camp starts today.  I'm feeling very humbled this morning.  During the course of the planning it is sometimes very easy to get caught up in the details.  I've been trying amid the mayhem of this last week to remember the purpose.  Some moments have definitely been better than others. 

So quickly before I go, I have to express my gratitude.  Gratitude to my family who have put up with me, never quite knowing how I am going to react, and with my mind not always connected to what was going on.  And gratitude especially to my Heavenly Father, who again, through numerous ways has shown his love for me.  Reminding me gently that He is in charge and that I need to be a little more trusting and have a little more faith in Him.

I could expound, but it is 5:30am - and I have a half hour to finish getting ready, grab the last details, and get out the door.  And yes - I am doing my hair to go camping - This is girls' camp - where's that fingernail polish?

Thanks.

Warning - Catch up ahead...

Finally posted about some of our happenings...  Several posts follow... :)

Woo Hoo Jarom!

Jarom opening his score for his first AP test - Human Geography

(he actually knew his score 2 days ago  - so I made him fake it)

He got a ...

5!!! (out of 5!)

Way to go Jarom!!!

Evan's Baby Blessing

Megan and Bobby blessed their baby on the 4th of July.  He looked sweet and adorable! 

My favorite part is the smile on my sister's face!!

Aren't they a cute family?

Evan's Grandparents - do they look adoring or what?

Manti Pageant

A few weeks ago we loaded the kids up and made the drive to Manti to see the Manti Pageant. I haven't been since I was a college student which was a REALLY long time ago. It was fun to take the kids. I was so impressed with the youth that were in the cast. They spent the time before the pageant started walking through the crowd talking with everyone, sharing their testimonies and encouraging contacts. They were so full of life and happy. You could see the spirit shining in them!

The show was magnificent and the evening was beautiful (if a little chilly). We are so blessed to have so many wonderful opportunities within driving distance! Though I have to admit the drive home was very long!! (did I mention that I am getting older - 2 am driving is a lit harder than it was when I was in college!)

This is of course one of my favorite scenes.
The story of Christ blessing the children touches my heart each time I read or hear it.
It was an amazing experience and I am so happy to have shared it with my family!

Baby Evan

This beautiful little guy joined our family on May 31st.

He is the son of my sister and her husband.

I was lucky enough to be able to see him just after coming home from the hospital.

So Sweet!

I love the picture all curled up in a ball - and of course the toes!

Welcome little guy!

Memorial Day

It has become a tradition since my Dad died to visit the Brigham City Cemetery on Memorial Day.

I love that it provides a connection for my kids to their grandfather even though that never knew him.

We also have the chance to visit the grave sites of their great grandparents and several other family members.

I also love that they take it so personally.  That is doesn't just seem something to me - it means something to them.

Of Course - no visit would be complete without the obligatory wade in the canal!

Talent Show

The YM/YW had a talent show back in May. I was so impressed with my boys who worked together to do their own arrangement of "Fireflies" It was fun to hear them practicing and working together and I am amazed at them that they were so willing to share their talents! Jarom also performed a song that he had written himself. Wow! He also performed it at his school's guitar concert and did a solo in his school's choir performance. I am so grateful that they are not afraid to participate and share their talents! They both are way more daring than I ever was -thank goodness for that!
Love you both!

Disney Dance!

Kayleen's dance recital this year had a Disney theme. She danced to "Life is a Highway" from Cars and to "Baby Mine" from Dumbo

(the obligatory tongue!)

The show was complete with an Electric Light Parade for the finale! It was awesome!!

Kayleen loves the flowers that she receives afterwards. It's a little sad that she will not be doing dance next year. We have decided to consolidate activities and pick one to concentrate on. She choose the flute. But I am glad for the 4 years of Dance that she has had and for her wonderful teachers!