New Year

2013 is going to prove to be a year of formidable change in our family.

Emily is awaiting a mission call! The papers are submitted and now we wait...

Julia is going to be the only child at home come the end of the summer.

Three empty bedrooms in the house...hard to fathom.

Hilary and Hannah are anxiously anticipating high school graduation

and a future life as freshmen at the University of Utah.

First, I am so happy that I've got my Julia Jo at home for several more years!

Second, I knew this day would come in a flash, especially with two flying the nest at the same time.

Third, I am grateful I have my teaching gig. It may be hard to understand, but it keeps me busy and sane and selfishly fulfilled...it is my passion, my hobby if you will.

And last, but absolutely not least, once a mother, always a mother to these girls.

I'm eternally grateful to be called mother!