- We moved...in July. We live in the same general area but we found a nice place in a really good school district. This way next year when Carter starts kindergarten he'll have a definite spot in a good school. It also cut 15 minutes off Zach's commute. Score!
- We took a trip to Utah. We drove. In our tiny little Honda Accord. We barely fit us and all of our stuff for the two week trip. It wasn't bad. Don't get me wrong, it was long. I mean llllooooonnnnnngggggggggggggggg. But the kids did well and we got to swing through St. Louis on our way home and see some old friends. However, Carter did ask (read state) that next time we go to Utah it be on an airplane. No problem buddy, I'm with you on that one.
- On the drive to Utah our car gradually got louder and louder until it sounded like a jet engine. It seriously gave us a head ache to ride in it that last stretch from Yellowstone to Salt Lake. Luckily it was just rear wheel bearings and a pretty quick fix.
- Did I mention that the first two bullet points happened within a four day period? Yeah, we moved all of our stuff (Thank you Elders Quorum!!!) on July 24th and on the 27th we were all crammed in the car destination Yellowstone (and on to Utah after a few days there) Are we crazy? I'd say most likely
- When we got home from our Vacation (not sure that word's really appropriate but I'm going to use it) all of our stuff was still here. Whew! We were a little worried that someone would notice our nicely pre-packed apartment and decide to make off with the goods.
- The boys have been a little cRaZy lately. With the move and the trip any schedule we kind of had this summer flew out the window and insanity ruled for a few weeks. Luckily pre-school started so we are back in the swing of things. I never thought I'd be so excited to get up at 6 o'clock every day.
- Zach's gone. That trial date that got pushed....(see two posts ago)....is here now. He's in Philadelphia and will be there forever! Ok, maybe not forever but it could go for three months and right now that kind of feels like forever. If it went exactly three months he'd be home December 20th. See, forever. Hopefully he'll be able to come home some weekends once they're a few weeks into trial but we really don't know what's going to happen.
- Zach got a new calling at church. Our ward just split and he's now the 2nd counlor in the bishopric. He's very excited but feels bad that he's going to be MIA for the first few months. What do you do? That's how things go sometimes. I don't think it's going to get any less crazy around here any time soon.
*I'll try to add pictures in the near future.*
7 comments:
Um... all I have to say is WOW. You've been crazy busy and it sounds like things aren't slowing down. Of all the people who can take all these things in stride it would definitely be you.
It's the pits that Zach is gone. Maybe you guys could take another driving trip to visit him (only kidding). Hopefully these next couple months fly by. You should start a new project.
Oh and I'd love to have your new address.
Wow! Sounds like a killer summer, with a bad three months coming up. How are you going to do it? I hope you have good visiting teachers. Good luck!
YIKES! You certainly have been busy. It was so great to see you and your family. Good luck getting through the next three months...but yeah for preschool!
I second everyone's comments! (And I'd also like your new address while it's on my mind.) Geez, you're an amazing wife and mother, but you already knew that!
p.s. My mom taught me something important: it's only called a "vacation" when it's just with your spouse ... anything with kids is called a "trip". Just to help you clarify. :) I always thought that was rude when she said it when we were kids, but now I totally get it.
Yikes! We will be bringing dinner soon to give you (and me!) some adult interaction. We are free most nights, but I will email you. Lots to catch up on!
Oh man. Like Cami said...if anyone can take it in stride it is you. I'd be a freakin' beast of a mom. I admire you a heck of a lot!
Good luck in the next few months. This time last year Drew was living in a hotel while he was in trial. I think I've just barely finished healing from that time in my life, but I'm sure you'll handle it better. Thinking of you, girl.
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