At the beginning of the summer we made a summer bucket list for family night. The kids each choose 6 things they wanted to try to do this summer. I did make mention that we couldn't do all of them but we could certainly try! We accomplished everything but going to a ballet, going to a farm, going to the ocean, and going camping. Maybe next summer! We had a great one:)
We went to a family reunion with Jeff's side of the family to Manti and stayed in dorms. The kids loved it! Kaebrie stayed awake during the Manti pageant until she saw Jesus and then quickly fell fast asleep in my arms. She was very intrigued with the idea that she was going to be able to see an actor portraying Christ.
The most eventful part of our summer was moving! It was a very difficult move for me this go around. I'm sure it had to do with me starting a new job a month before we moved and all other mommy duties I have signed up for:) Now that we are settled in and enjoying this change, we are so much happier.
We have never felt so at home or welcomed! Our last neighborhood was very challenging for me. I know that each situation is what you make of it. My prayers have been answered in a way I never expected! My kids have lots of friends and they love our house as much as Jeff and I do.
We are meant to be here and we feel so blessed! After all, nothing changes if nothing changes... Change brings a person to growth. We have lots of growing to do so I guess that is why change happens so frequently in our lives!
We haven't ever experienced a neighborhood where kids go outside and play together. The neighbors are very friendly and we feel at peace with our decision that we are where we need to be. I hope and pray that I will be able to perform the work Heavenly Father has in store for me here. The kids are all different ages and they all play so cute together. This change has been a breath of fresh air. I haven't felt so calm and collected before in my life.
My parents came down and spent a few days with us. It was so much fun to have them here! My kids were in heaven having grandpa and grandma here to play.
No matter what happens in my life from this point forward I am going to put fear aside and have faith that things happen for a reason and I need to allow those things to happen so I can learn and grow.
Here begins our next chapter on our journey! My tool belt is getting fuller...
