In and Outs

Emmy is home again. It has been a few weeks since she left and started again at BYU for graduate school. In that time We have changed schools for Joe and are finding a better fit with a blended curriculum. He has moved through some classes and awe are hopeful he will finish and graduate extremely soon. Celia is doing eighth grade and needs my help with homework only occasionally, but the assignment i help her with seem very informative, current and above her grade level. She is learning a lot and being push to learn as well.  We've enjoyed Rah rah coming back to town and went over to her house for a few family dinners, we even went out to lunch at guys for lunch with her and , Emmy and Joe. Its a rare thing to go out to lunch with her so it was a fun surprise to be invited to do so.  we used to go out to eat all the time, but since last year of Spence moving out , it has slowed down significantly. We don't do Tuesday night date nights, but go sometimes out together on Saturdays if the kids(mainly Celia) doesn't want to come with us. When Emmy is in ton though we go for car rides like back in the olden days and hit her favorite stores and restaurants in  town. Including double birthday celebrations for me at McCormick and Smittz with my folks and the claim jumper with the immediate family. Emmy always wants beach hut deli and chili's.

 I was happy to go out with Onder and Celine in Davis recently. Its fun for Bri and I to double date. I was happy to check in on her pregnancy of twins and try ti give and support or advice on their upcoming debut. Our children are blossoming. I can't even imaginary an infant at this time or two! Celia is five feet 8 1/4 inches now and we are always comparing our heights to see if i am still taller and currently, I am.:)

Joe is getting ready for his next step. he is attending the singles ward, I am glad Emmy has been able to attend with him twice, and we have reserved an apartment for him when he starts school in Jan. It is the same place Emmy stayed, Windsor. It was a great spot for her, so I am hoping for the best for him. One thing I've noticed lately is that the kids seem to feel a sense of family unity. I know Joe will come home and visit and that Celia feels a great part of our family community. Emmy is home and seeing us all the-time and Spence seems to really love our visits and the kids( except Celia) love to visit and bond with him too.  We got him a new washer and dryer for his duplex, it was so needed. I also put up curtains to block out the sun and keep his electricity bill from being such a chunk of his money. they are grays and cute.

At home, we play Magic the Gathering all the time now and Emmy sits in on it too when she visits. I admit, it has become a little more fun and challenging making and playing my own commander deck, but it can be quite time consuming. I hope all this time together thinking, planning and playing these games with benefit our children and they can learn life lessons and feel connected.

I have been enjoying temple work and family history on my family search app lately. My calendar is connected to my ancestors dates and I am notified of birthdays and anniversaries and their special days. It is interesting to read little facts abbot their life and it brings me joy.  I love the picture I have in m y living room of all the family or angels above the head of a woman interested in her and her doings. It is difficult to help and mold the future generation especially in faith  leading to testimony and strength in the gospel. I know my extended family on the other side of the veil is interesting and rooting for me in  my efforts. I hope to be buoyed up and come off conquering in this endeavor. I love my family so much and i want their lives to be as happy and as fulling as mine.