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Being Thankful

Feeling very thankful today. Happy to have been called to be Young Women President last week. Thankful to my Mother and my past YW leaders who have influenced my life for the better. I am learning and growing everyday as I prepare activities, lessons, ideas, ect...
Feeling very thankful for my family. Last night at Family Home Evening my daughter Becca(10) taught the lesson. The way she talks about how her family loves and supports her amazes me. Brings tears to my eyes knowing she will be a great leader one day. Teaching Family Home Evening helps me as a Mom know that they are learning and what they are learning at church, home, school....everywhere. Teaching FHE also helps my children as they get older and start scouting and YW. Hopefully we are teaching them what they need to know to help them through this world of craziness and find that through love and service to others they will be happy.

Today Scott and went out and volunteered for Meals on Wheels. If you have this organization available and have some spare time try to help them out. I cannot explain the fullness I feel in my heart while in service to others. "Jesus said, love everyone...treat them kindly to. When your heart is filled with love, others will love you."

First Day of School

August 1st was the first day of school for my little ones. Rebecca is going into 5th grade and Jonathan into 2nd grade. I love and hate the first day of school. Love it because the kids are back learning and seeing their friends and I have some me time....hate it because I am alone most of the day. I cried when I got into the car as I left them at school. They are two of my most favorite people in this world! They love school so far(but it's only been 4 days). I'm excited for them!!

Summer Week in Utah

We left for Utah on Wed. (the kids and I). Flew in and rented what else...a mini van. I am not a mini van Mom(No offense to those that are). Went to my Mom's house to stay for a nice long visit. I am happy to have a wonderful Mom that I enjoy being around and their is always something going on at her house. We had family dinner's, parties, fireworks(won't go there now),water fun, and enjoyed a lot of family time. I was lucky enough to get to talk to my youngest (littlest) brother. :) We don't usually get time to talk and he took me to the Red Iguana....I highly recommend it!! Had a great visit with him. His girlfriend too is THE BOMB! I love them both!
The kids loved Discovery Gateway! I enjoyed pushing them down between the HUGE domino's and them falling giggling. We had a great time in Utah. The only thing (person) missing was my love Scott.

Planning another cruise

Looking forward to next summer. We are planning a cruise in the Netherlands. Visiting 5 countries sounds like fun! Taking the kids will be fun. Hopefully this school year will bring about a few projects for us to go visit. Last year it was the Brooklyn Bridge and the Eiffel tower. We got to the Brooklyn Bridge and hopefully on this cruise we will get to the Eiffel tower. Dreaming of France....but first a Disney World trip for Thanksgiving.
I posted this picture from the last cruise we were on Nov. 2010.

Moon River - Breakfast at Tiffany's