I feel like life has been pulling me away from the blog. I'm not sure that last week was any busier than any other week, but somehow time flies by and everyday is filled with something. Just thought I'd share a few photos from last week.
As my kids were soaking up the last bit of summer in the backyard, I peeked out the kitchen window and found Jenna and Sarah going to town with the hose and the sidewalk chalk. As soon as I opened the back door, Sarah excitedly pronounced they had created a nebula. I love that girl and the creativity that pops out.
Laundry and junk. Does it ever go away? Of course that is a totally stupid question to ask. It is the bain of my existence. However, I am working really hard on accepting it and trying to enjoy the process of doing. Yea, sounds stupid, huh?
But, it's never going away...I'm just grateful I'm here to do it and that I have people to do it for. As for the junk, I filled several bags from the playroom and kids rooms (shhh...don't tell them). That always feels good. I have MS do a pick up about every other month...I am always amazed that I can find something (make that a lot of somethings, to donate) each time. Funny story. Last month I tried to be up front w/ the kids about the throwing out/donating things. I thought we could all be mature about it. As soon as I asked them to find some toys they could "share" they got really stressed and tearful. They tried to put on brave faces as they handed me a few things to part with. I think I will stick to doing the purging when they're not home!
The remainder of the week was filled with baseball, soccer, Stake temple day, a scout camp out, piano, gymnastics and stake conference. Friday we did some testing with Sarah regarding some concerns and issues we've been having with her eyes and ability to process things. I will post more on that later. After conference on Sunday, we enjoyed the rest of the Sabbath in "nature" ;) with Megan and Cameron. We had a little picnic lunch up American Fork canyon. It was beautiful and the kids loved it...especially throwing rocks in the river!
Ohh, now I know what sucked up all my extra time. One small thing I forgot to mention. I read the first two books of the Twilight series in, oh about 2 1/2 days. Yes, I know, I'm about 2 yrs behind the curve on this one. Loved the first one, found the second one depressing and now I just feel exhausted by their relationship and am slowing down on the third one (only 1/2 through). I think Bella is pretty miserable despite being so in love! lol I'm not a full blown fan, but it feels good to be reading again. I'm sure this bit of trite news will be received w/ shock and laughter by those who read these books long ago and with disappointment and laughter by those who think they are a waste (uh um...Ryan). Either way, I am enjoying the books!
8 comments:
Julie, I hear you about being behind on the whole twilight series. I finally bought book 1 to start about 2 weeks ago and it is still sitting on my table. Everyone says once you start it you want to finish it the same day. So I am still trying to find a day that is empty. I am now realizing that day will never come, and I better just start it.
I know what you mean. Time seems to get away from me a lot. Yea for purging! I am always a big fan of donating stuff. We have too much of it.
Hi Julie, #1 is my favorite, with #4 a close 2nd. I didn't care for #2 either...thought it could have been a chapter in #1.
love you all
I opted not to even start...I heard really, really bad things about the last book and really, if i'm going into a series dreading the last book that's probably not great -- good heavens, I'm still working through the Work & the Glory -- book #7...for pete's sake...if only I could buy more time!
When we were in Utah last near my niece, sister, sister and a friend got me hooked. I read the first three very quickly. When I came out to get Mychel settled I read my sister's copy of #4. I'd heard negative rumblings and almost didn't read it...so glad I did. I really liked it. I love getting lost in a book for awhile.
Julie, I'm kind of way over the S. Myer's books. I was like you, read 1&2, struggled and gave up on 3. Now our book club is reading Host. And I'm struggling. It's just toooo out there for me. She always takes way to long to get you involved in a book. I'll finish this one, and then I am truly done!!!
Hi Guys I just had to write to tell you how much I love your family. Anytime you want to drop off your kids for us to watch for a year or two it would be great.
Love uncle Denny
julie, great work with the photoshop skills!! i had so much fun with you. next time i'm in utah we'll work on some actions. amazing results. you have cs2 right?? by the way, i love your kitchen.
i've got to get caught up on my blog.
you put me to shame girl.
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