Summer:Time Flies

Wow! This has been quite a year....it's been a year since we have moved, and it's very hard for my mind to believe it. It went so fast! Life is moving along at a pace I find hard to keep up with. But, it has been a year of many blessings. One of those blessings is finally being able to "get away" with my family and have to rely so much on just them, that my focus is clear once again on the priorities that are important. With my mind and heart clear, I have seen so many things that I wish I could change. Michael and have talked so much about this lately. And I thank God that my children are still young enough to witness the changes in our hearts as we grow closer to our Savior. This is one of the reasons we moved. Realizing that time is fleeting; are we living out the dream God has put in our hearts? Are we going to let more time go by before we "make the most of every opportunity"? As fast as time is moving, I can't even fathom the fact that my kids will sooner, rather than later, be leaving our home to follow their dreams. I want to live my life as an example of what it means to live in the presence of God and in the will of God. I want my kids to look back and see God's hand of blessing on our family. This summer is a testament to that blessing. A new home, a new dog, a most wonderful time away with family and friends. My children were so blessed this summer by so many people. Michael and I were blessed also. Blessed with time alone with each other to make a new home for our kids, and to just BE together. I am so grateful. I look forward to the next year of this adventure with eyes wide open and a heart that wants to witness every moment with my family and my God. I don't want to miss a thing!

(These pictures are way out of order....but, enjoy! Many good memories contained in them!)