Late summer adventures!

We love the beach, so we thought we better get in a few last trips before the summer was over. We also wanted to check out the beach we are going to next year for our P&L Bartholomew Reunion, so this Labor day, we visited three beaches; Sunset beach, Ocean Isle Beach and Oak Island Beach. It was a blast! Up next, came my birthday and yes, I am over the 30 mark. Let's just leave it at that. Birthdays are fun, but they are becoming a thing that happens each year to remind me that I am slowly looking and feeling a bit older. September has been like any other month. We go to church, playgroup, and on the weekends do are best to recoup from the week, and try to do something fun as a family. For one weekend, Daniel and I did a daytime date and went shooting with some of his co workers. It was quite a bit of fun! My knowledge of guns just doubled in one day, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself as you can see, so did Daniel. October was just around the corner and my sister Sherrie came for a visit! Hannah loves spending time with cousins and family! Since Sherrie's visit, school has started around here for most of my nieces and nephews, so Hannah is sad that she can't go yet and be a "big girl" like her cousins. I know Hannah would love it, but preschools are not cheap. There are some families in our ward that do a co-op, but I already am in charge of playgroup for our ward. With the summer coming to a close, Hannah and I are doing our best to get our fill of playing outside while it is still warm and dry, and occasionally we get that afternoon rainstorm. Hence the photo of her in her carseat soaking wet. For Daniel and I, we continue to do our best to spend time together and with Hannah before she goes off to preschool next year. As for siblings for Hannah, it is entirely in the Lord's hands at this point. After a year of hoping that it might just happen on its own, I made an appointment with a specialist for an HSG. The findings explained why it hasn't happened, but no answers where to go from here yet. Well, enjoy the pictures!

Third Birthday and Family Festivities!

I need to do another update.  The last time I looked at the calendar, summer had just begun, and now it's almost over. We have had quite a busy summer. Hannah officially turned 3 this year! Can't believe it! We just did some celebrating with family, and she loved it. July came and went, with July 4th festivities and going to playgroup each week. August got here and we were busy planning and attending a reunion for my dad's family and his siblings. It was a blast! September is almost here and I am worn out from the summer activities, but I am excited because I love the fall. My birthday, the cooler weather, the State Fair, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all come with the fall weather and colors. I will just get to the pictures then. Enjoy!

Spring has sprung into summer! Where has the time gone?

I guess time flies when you're bored or having fun. I hope the latter. Anyway, many have asked what I have been up to. Well, besides my Primary calling, doing housework, and trying to keep a 2.5 year old entertained when it is 90 degrees outside is mentally challenging, especially when you have a headache. Okay, maybe I am being a little dramatic. Hannah is very self sufficient, that I mostly put food in front of her and then make sure she goes to bed at a decent time. If we go somewhere like playgroup or to visit my sister Jill's kids, she seems to enjoy it, if not, she plays by herself. I sometimes worry that she prefers to play by herself quite a bit, maybe its because she is the only child right now. Speaking of, this has become the "Question of the Year". Are you having more kids? Isn't that something that is none of your business? Not saying this to be ugly, but that is something even I, don't ask my own friends, unless they're lifelong friends and I know that by asking, it won't hurt their feelings. I will say this to those inquiring minds; children come to you on the Lord's timing. If I knew the Lord's timing, I would be a millionaire! So to sum our doings, we are doing our best to enjoy and be grateful for what the Lord has given us. In the past few months, we have enjoyed the nice weather with strawberry picking, and visiting friends and family at holidays like Easter, weddings and at Daniel's family reunion in Nauvoo. Get ready for the plethora of pictures!