Well, it has been a while since we have updated on the happenings of our family so here are a few things...
We had a great vacation to Utah this summer and the kids were so great and played so well with cousins. The kids and I stayed with my sister and did some fun things including: the new waterpark in Draper, bowling, Pioneer celebration with the fire department and lots of foam, open house at Oquirrah Mountain Temple, decorating the babies room (my sister is expecting) and just being together. Justin came and took the kids to his brothers and they hiked and fished and had a great time with Uncle Jared, Aunt Kellie, Morlie and Porter. I had a few days to myself with my sisters, Michelle and Stephanie. It has been hard the last few years to be far away.
For us this last week it has been back to school and getting into a routine. Emma started Junior High and seems to like it, which is a relief. Dylan is in 3rd grade and Alex in 2nd, their classrooms are next to each other which they were excited about. They both like school and can't wait to get to the bus stop in the morning.
As for me I haven't had much time to chill in the quiet house. I have been busy with vinyl and getting some shows together. I have had sewing and draperies to do. I am always happy to have the work. Pre-K starts next week and I will be working two days a week. We have a new director this year and it is going to be very different from last year so we will see how it goes. I am a little nervous about it.
Justin is off in Utah working for three months. He left Sunday so it has only been a day or so without him. I am sure after a few weeks I will be tired of being alone. There isn't much time for being lonely except when 9pm rolls around and the kids are asleep...at least I get the bed all to myself. His project is set to end Nov. 20th and then they will re-evaluate the department and then they will or will not offer him a permanent position. So much to think about. I am trying not to for the time being.
So for now we are just plugging along and trying to make things work. We are all well and happy and that is a lot to be thankful for!
