Back to the Grind

Well it is back to the grind for us. They kids and I started school this past week. I never imagined saying that at this age. Now that I am up at the U, I can finally see light at the end of the tunnel! I have to admit, I did take some extra pride in watching the Utes beat Michigan today, knowing that I was actually cheering for my school. Braeden is now in the fifth grade and loving it. Each day provides a new challenge for him. Brinton is in the third grade and feeling like he is finally becoming one of the "big kids". Sara begins preschool this week and is counting the moments. She already has her bag packed and her first outfit picked out. Anna is just as busy as ever, to Syds joy. Syd is happiest out of everyone to have us all back in school. Finally she can accomplish the things that we all mess up constantly for her while we are here!

My how time flies. Allot has happened in the past month or so. I will be starting up school at the U on Tuesday and will finally be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! It feels good to see the end within reach. After this, my kids will always know the importance of finishing as quickly as possible and continuing their education. This weekend we had the chance to visit with our great friends, Josh and Megan Haycock. Megan began her chemotherapy treatments yesterday and her spirits are great. Her and Josh are both great examples to us for the faith and class in which they have taken on this trial. We know they are being watched over from above. Our boys also both played in soccer tournaments and fared pretty well. We are proud of the young men they are growing into and the effort and determination they have. Sara and Anna continue to act as the princesses they are (there is not convincing them otherwise). Syd reminds me every day how wrapped I am around their little fingers. I am yet to be able to argue with her. Well, I hope it isn't another month and a half until We visit again. Take care!

Beginning of the Blog

After numerous friends referring us to their "blog" sites and being able to catch up on things, we finally decided to jump on the bandwagon and start one ourselves. Things continue on for us here in Murray Utah. As for myself and Syd, we continue to try and do our best not to mess up our kids too badly! Actually, if it were not for them we would be missing out on the greatest blessings we could ever experience. It is humbling to think that we have been entrusted with such spirits. We do learn from them daily. The boys continue with soccer and staying active while Sara is finishing up dance classes (although at this age to use the term dance may be a bit of a stretch). As for Anna, she continues to vocalise all of her wants while staying busier than ever to the joy of her mother I am sure. We hope you continue to check back with us to see how we are doing and let us know the likewise! We have many friends and family that we just don't seem to keep up with as much as we would like. Hopefully this will help us do so! Take Care.