Sunday, April 25, 2010

New Perspective

I have been very busy. So much has been happening. Lots of changes in our lives. I have a dear friend who will probably be moving. I am sad. I enjoy our friendship. I always pictured her staying here in Oakley. We've talked many times about building our homes here in this area.

I have been researching homeschooling to see if it is something that would be for our family; however, after MUCH research and discussing with KC we have decided that it is not for our family at this time.

I help another friend's daughter learn arts and crafts. She loves this. I help her on Thursday afternoons. We have made hair bows, created wall decorations, sewed a baby doll quilt, made artist trading cards.

We recently said goodbye to KC's parents for 2 years. They are serving a mission in Independence, Missouri.

I have also gone through my own set of finding out what to do now in my own life, besides looking at homeschooling. I think I have finally decided that I am doing all that He wants me to do. I am kind of excited now and have a great sense of peace. I am looking forward to just enjoying life.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Little Tidbits

I'm not sure where the time keeps going. Life has been flying by lately. I was on the food committee for the recent Stake Relief Society activity, and I had the privilege of decorating a cake. I haven't done that for so long. It was really fun. Here's what mine looked like before it disappeared:



Besides cakes, I finally got my card done for our card club, but I haven't taken a picture of it yet. I have been so busy.

I haven't had a lot of free time lately. Do you ever feel like you go through cycles where you have more you time and then phases when you don't have any? Well, I am in the latter right now. What little time I have had, I've got sucked into genealogy. I have always loved genealogy. I don't really have anything to show for it. I am actually working on a surprise for Christmas.

As I am unwinding right before bed, I have been perusing a book called, "Hidden Utah." It is a treasure trove of ideas of places to see. I have started a list. I want to take my children to SO many that are within an hour of here. We could all use a little more culture, history, and learning in our lives.

This summer, I am looking forward to taking my children letterboxing, visiting lots of cemeteries and making tombstone rubbings, and getting to know more about the amazing history our state has to offer.