5 months

Oct 12, 2012 

We were able to go and let off balloons and eat some yummy donuts before the rain set in.

 

 So messy but so worth it.

 

I have decided that fall is now my favorite time of year.  There is orange everywhere.  All the leaves changing colors have been beautiful and the orange has seemed extra vibrant this year. 

 

 

Silly Adam.  I am glad my little ones keep me smiling.   Ethan said the funniest thing this week.  We were at Mc Donald's playing and I told him we were going to leave in five more minutes.  He named off a few numbers and then said, "I want to stay googolplexian minutes".  It took me a minute and then I remembered how he has heard Mike talk with Adam and Jaime about the biggest number being googolplexian.  It made me laugh.  Ethan has also told me recently that he needs to get a mask so he can go under water and catch me a whale.  He says we will feed it grass, rotten sandwiches and wood.  Poor whale.

 

Someone gave us this sweet poem and jar.  We now collect pennies sent to us from our angel Ryan.  It is really fun for the kids and another great way to bring a little smile to our family.  Once when I was really sad I found one and felt comforted.

 

 

We were very touched by the sweet messages given during General conference last week.  Heavenly Father knew what we needed to hear and helped lift us up once again.  While at Mike's Grandpa's today Mike and I both happened to read this quote on his wall within minutes of each other.  It really touched our hearts. We rely so much on our faith to help carry us along.  I share this with all of you who are going through trials of your own and encourage you to not give up.  Answers to our prayers will always come.  We just need to be patient and know that all things are done in the Lord's time.

 

 

Mike and Jaime continue to heal.  They both have about two more weeks in their slings/brace.  Then they will still have to be careful for a few more weeks after that.  They are both so excited to be back to normal again.

 

Alex passed his drivers test.  Now we just hope he passes math. We are very proud of him and hope it won't be too long until he has enough hours behind the wheel and his Eagle done to get his license.  

 

 

Thanks again to all those who do kind things for us.