Hello from Virginia. We do still exist. Sorry we missed the blessing, we heard it was wonderful. I did not know how to get on to this blog until tonight. I will probably forget how to do this tomorrow. We are enjoying life here in the east, glad to miss all the snow in Colorado. We finally sold the house and are happy to move on.
Jack and Sam are enjoying playing basket-ball, and Blake and Claire enjoy cheering them on. Blake enjoys Running and jumping, which are generally frowned on in the house, and he found out why when he ran and dove into the couch, he broke his arm in two places on Monday. Being the great parents that we are we told him he was fine and the pain would go away in a couple of days and that's what happens when you run and jump into the furniture. We realized it was serious and took him promptly to the Doctor on Friday. We feel terrible.
Skip is enjoying his new job. Claire is such a joy she gets attention where ever we go, strangers even ask to hold her, apparently we live in an area were babies are a rare happening. It is kind of strange. She is cute, but we are her parents of course we think that. We are doing well we miss all of you. Living this far away is tough, we know we will miss many family happening good and bad ,we have already missed several things. We are really trying to make it to the reunion, pray for us. We don't want to be the cousins out east that nobody knows or ever sees. We love you all very much and pray for you and your families.
Nicole we are also grateful for truth, it's what strengthens us and helps us to progress. I am daily amazed at how my children innately grasp and understand gospel truths. What a privilege it is to teach and be taught by them. I know you all have experienced this, as a parent, you watch your child struggle, you want to step in and save them, but you have to sit back and let them hurt, guide them ever so gently, and let them try, fall and get back up again. As they become stronger and grow, you realize how much you love them. You get a small glimpse of what our Father in Heaven must feel for us. This is a truth I am so thankful for, I know I am a child of God. I am grateful to be part of such a loving family. Laurene
