First day of first grade

We dropped off Evan to his first day of first grade. I think most parents are happy to do this but I have a pit in my stomach. It is going to be a long day and I hope lunch goes well and he isnt hungry. I hope he finds all his friends and enjoys his new teacher.

Steve gave both boys blessings last night and I do have comfort from that. Evan was blessed to enjoy this year and have the ability to concentrate and learn. In Jason's blessing he was told that he has a special talent to learn about the world and enjoy preschool. As a mother it is important for me to find and know their talents and encourage them. I am incredibly grateful for my precious boys and my sweet husband who works so hard and hold the priesthood.

Even though those sweet blessings will get us all through today, I will still be there early at Evan's classroom door to pick him up. I love my boys.

One last hoorah

Summer, Aaron and the kids came for a visit. We were all so excited, and we had such a good time. I hope they did. We went to Fair Tale Town, SF City, Muir Woods, and the Zoo. On the way home from Muir Woods Evan was talking to Brookelynn and told her " do you see the lines on my hand? Thats where Heavenly Father stitched my up." Ahhh, I love the wisdom of a six year old. He understands that Heavenly Father made us and in his mind he has decided that is how He did it.

The Great Big Summer Vacation

Steve has been working from home and starts his new job in Oct. so we have the opportunity this year to take a long vacation. We started in driving up the coast of California to the redwoods and camped their. Then up to the Oregon coast and camped by the beach. We then made it to Forest Grove and stayed with Miki, Jake and the kids. We stayed for 3 days made our way over to Boise Idaho for Scott's amazingly huge 4th of July party. The boys thought this was the way to live. The didnt ever want to go home. We left there after 5 days of partying literally to Yellowstone. We made it to our campsite and 9:30pm and started to unload the car when I noticed we were locked out of the car. Yay! Thankfully our trunk was open and Steve managed to push the car seat out of the way and with a stick unlock the car door. We were ok, and Yellowstone was gorgeous. We saw elk, a buffalo, an eagles nest, and pronghorn. The boys loved it. We packed up drove down through Jackson Hole Wyoming and over to Rierie to see Grandma and Grandpa Harmon. The were so adorable and sweet. They had dinner ready for and waiting at 8pm. From there we left to Logan and stayed with Bruce, Stacie, and the girls. My boys were doted on and and spoiled by the girls. Then we all left to Shari's where we met up with Grandma and Grandpa Hymas. We stayed that night and went home. I thought for sure that the boys would be happy to be going home, they cried.

Out of all this business and fun the most poignant moments were once Grant looked up for me with his huge brown eyes and reached for my hand, he eyes seemed to plead with me momma watch me and take care of me. He nearly stopped my heart. As he held my hand his little foot steps pick up and he began to feel sure again. The other was all the driving. Listening to the talk to each other and giggle and be so happy and excited to explore. I love my boys and their willingness to explore with us.