The first day of summer vacation!!

I love when the kids get out of school for the summer!! I love having my kids with me all the time. This summer I will only have some of them home but it is ok, I guess. You try to raise them so they will be responsible adults. It is kind of sad when they are off being responsible adults and not at home with their mommy.

I wish Mother Nature would look at the calendar and realize it is the 27th of MAY! I am ready for the beautiful Colorado summer I have heard so much about. The spring has been beautiful but I am ready for some warm weather. :)

As usual I have big plans for this summer, I hope I can make them happen. The one thing I am most looking forward to is when Jeff returns from his mission on August 4th. I am so excited I cry every time I think about it. So much has happened in our family and to me personally since he left it feels like he has been gone forever but the weekly emails have often times been what kept me going. His phone calls got me through the first Christmas without my Mom and through two Mother's Days without her. What a blessing Jeff's mission has been to all of our lives.

Jordan is off having an adventure in Logan. She has a job she loves! The only bummer is she is so far from home. I am proud of her and how responsible she is. Hopefully we will get to see her some this summer. Remember to have some fun Miss Jordan!

Sundays...

Yesterday as I was getting ready for church, Stake Conference actually, a question came to mind, will there ever be a time I don't have toys in my church bag? I have had toys, crayons, snacks, books and drawing paper in my bag for almost 21 years. It seems that I will have all of those things for a few more years too.

Then my thoughts turned to each of my children. What a blessing each one of them is to me! I can not imagine how empty my life would be without my family. I am so grateful for Ken and each of my children. Of course then I started thinking about my mom. Oh how I miss her but I am so grateful for each day I had with her and all she taught me. I sure love you Mom!