Finally

It has been a long time coming...this empty nest season. Goodness, it was really hard for the first two months. I had planned ahead for a few years to decide how I wanted to spend the time that would finally be just mine. AND THEN...I got a new Calling...Camp Crafter leader.

I had one month to put together the week trip to San Simeon State Park. Five days later I took the girls to Girl's Camp. That was a little stressful, putting those two together, but the week before, Susan and I drove to Oregon for David's graduation and to see my dad. Then drove Susan to the Y in Utah. In between the girl's trips I flew to Katie's for Logan's Baptism. In August I was going to drive back to Katie's for her baby's Blessing and drive Susan back for a few days before she took off back to the Y. Katie's baby, Lukas, decided to make people dance to his tune, though. He stayed at the hospital for two weeks, Susan helped Katie and the kids, then flew to SD and spent the week running with her friends. I will go back for Lukas' Blessing in September.

SO... What did I have planned for the summer?..... my garden, genealogy, and lots of time in the Temple!, plus three trips to see my kids. It has been a really, really busy summer. Interesting to note, though. I did get my garden producing, did work on my genealogy, and did spend 1-2 days in the temple each week ( sometimes more!). I thought life would slow down in September when I go back to work. But I will go to Katie's and take the girl's to play water sports at the beach for a weekend. Maybe October will slow down. Oh, dear, I forgot. In October I have that super Boy Scout training I put on for the District and Rechartering. Sometime I have to get Michael's bedroom put back together. Did I tell you? Michael comes home from the Ukraine December 22nd!!!!!