Summer happenings and Forced Family Time at the P&L Reunion 2013!

I realize its been a long while since I have posted anything. Mainly, because I don't like to be busy, so there isn't much to blog about. My Primary calling keeps me involved and I love the fact that most of our church doctrine is truly taught in Primary, the rest is learned/taught from going through the temple, and going on a mission. I really feel like the kids are teaching me most days. It's been such a blessing and joy so far to work with young kids. I see children in a different light, truly special and unique to our Heavenly Father's plan. It really does bring the scripture in the New Testament," a little child shall lead them" to a whole new meaning. The Primary Program is coming up soon, and I am even a little excited to see how well the kids remember the things that were taught. I know I have learned a ton! Anyway, in the midst of my fun calling, we had a family reunion for my parents and my siblings in Utah. This year, we made reservations on a house up at the famous Bear Lake! It was a blast despite the fact that I got real sick. Dan, Hannah and I flew out for a total of 11 days! The first weekend there we stayed with Brian and Heather at Heather's parent's home in American Fork. So nice of them and such a nice place! Visited some friends like Candiss and her husband as well as Robert Kuder, a friend of Daniel's from his mission. The next few days we're spent up at the cabin; boating, swimming, and spending quality family time. The last weekend, we attended a cousin's wedding, visited with some of Daniel's family, and toured some different areas of downtown Salt Lake City, much thanks to my wonderful sister taking us on a personal tour. Eventually I got better, and a special blessing allowed me to actually make the flight home :) Since then, life is getting back to normal. Once a week, I get to plan a get together for the mother's in the ward I attend. It is loads of fun, catching up with them and our kids getting the opportunity to play. Fall is on its way, I can't believe this year has flown by. Hannah turned two this year, and we had fun celebrating with a small party with just family. She is becoming a kid overnight it seems!One day she is crying and blabbing like a baby and the next she is talking almost full on sentences, and you can actually understand more than half of what she says! People were right when they told me that they grow up fast, and to enjoy it when they are young. I am working on that still some days. The other thing that has come quickly for me is my 30th. I can't really say too much, because I hardly feel that old still. Maybe its because I haven't changed that much since high school. I did find a few grays but a few is better than many right? I am also trying to enjoy my age and my time here on this earth. Recently, I had a friend of mine that passed away  in a tragic accident. He was in my home ward growing up. The hardest part of his death was that he was only a few months older than me. The reality that life is short has hit me hard. So, to honor my friend, I am doing my best to not be idle, tell the people I love that I love them, and making a resolution to be more aware of those around me.   Well, here are some pictures, because I know that you don't want to read a whole book. Enjoy!