...And because we both found ourselves without our husbands this weekend, we took all the kids camping in Hobble Creek with tons of our neighbors and ward members.
That's right folks, I sent my baby girl off to Kindergarten today. I think it was me who was the baby at the bus stop crying my eyes out while the other moms assured me it would be okay. Little Abby (or should I say BIG Abby) wouldn't even let me take her to school. Hmm, I wonder where that sense of independence comes from.
And man oh man...this boy is HUNGRY for it! He scored 6 goals on Saturday's game (and it wasn't an easy team either)! It seems that not playing on the same team as big brother has helped an aggressive player emerge! It's going to be a fun few weeks but with all three kids on separate soccer teams and me coaching the 4-5 year old girls, it's bound to be hectic. I see lots of fast food in our future.
If Justin is away playing with the boys in Tulsa for a week that I would get a sitter and go with some of the coolest girls I know to FINALLY catch this. I loved this book, but I think I already told you that. I also LOVED the movie! You should experience it for yourself. And beware of the chocolate pie :)
You start Kindergarten in one week!
The girls loved it (NOT)!!!
With Summer coming to an end soon, we've been trying to get out on the water as much as we can. We have the best friends and neighbors who always include us on their boating adventures....enough about that though, I need to tell you about something much more important...
This is my best friend. I think her spirit can be seen in this smile. She is the greatest friend a girl could have. I consider her my sister. We've spent the past 3 years in one another's daily lives literally living almost connected by our back doors. She's the person I look to for everything. She's smart, beautiful, righteous and strong in the gospel. She moved this past week up the canyon. We have not talked about her moving much, we've just been busy making all the preparations for the move. And, I think we are sad. So we just leave it alone. I know that 20 miles isn't that far but there's no denying it will change things for us. I love her. I'm grateful for her mighty example. I'm grateful to be a constant recipient of her love and attention.
I still miss this lady so much. I think about her every day. The kids ask about her all the time. Some may read this and say to themselves that she was just a dog. But for our family she was a companion and friend. I know she is playing ball in doggie heaven where the hills roll with soft grass and there's an unlimited supply of her favorite pigs ears. We miss you Brittan. It's been 2 years since we said goodbye, we can't wait to say hello again some day.
And...yes, you actually really do see stuff like this.
And I Really LOVE It! But then again:
I AM A DOG LOVER. So far it's made me laugh, cry and wish at times I could see the world from a dog's perceptive. If you need a good book to entertain you the last month of summer, you should give this one a try!
I Repeat: I love dogs....and cats, bunnies, & lizards. Just stop by my house sometime and see for yourself.
Today marks a special anniversary for me. It's been three years since I was baptized. I feel like I have learned so much and grown a hundred years in my understanding in these three short years. However, it was very disappointing to me to discover that I would still fall down. Sometimes even "biff it" in life so to speak. I laugh now to think that I really thought I could live the rest of my life without making mistakes. I've come to realize that it's not the falling down that matters. It's the getting back up each time, and each time working to make perfect our flaws. What matters most is the path to perfection that you are on. I'm forever thankful for the atonement. I'm thankful that through that we can be made perfect. I'm thankful that Heavenly Father's love for us is perfect whether we are or not. He always wants to give that love to us. I'm grateful for all the people in my life willing to love and support me despite my imperfections.
Our new kitty, SLATE....He fits in perfectly already. And it's a bonus that he doesn't seem to mind Abby's daily torture too much. I expect to come home any day now and see him dressed in baby clothes. We are sad that out cat of 12 years ran away a few weeks ago, but I'm holding out hope that she will return and have a new little playmate when she comes home.
