I felt a visit was coming

When the holidays were winding down, I told Emmy that I was sure I'd be coming to visit her in Utah sometime soon. Little did I know, I was right. Unfornately, a fryend of mine and her husband lost both their mothers in a matter of a month. I felt the need to go and comfort in person and was asked to attend a celebration of life. Having a few days before the funeral, I was excited to hang out and be in Utah with the youth adults I call my own. Times worked out when Joe was just getting off of work as I made into SLC. We went to lunch together. It wasn't cold and the sun was shining. It was so fun to travel easily to Utah and have drivers around. A bunch of us went to see Kieran in Provo as he played live music at a Hawaii themed burger joint named "Seven Brothers". The whole weekend was filled with great quality time, comfort and fun with my kids who are growing up so fast. The Loveland Living plant aquarium was pretty cool. Ever since I heard that the large structure in front of the aquarium was U2 concert stage once, I was intrigued and wanted to visit there. The South American area was impressive witht he climate control, giant fish and piranas. The penguins and sharks were a highlight as well. I plan on seeing a few more aquariums in the next few months and I'm so excited. In the beginning of the year, it fun to fill my calaendar with little visits to places. Every time that I'm with the kids and the nehoews adnd exploring, I'm pretty happy. Heres to a fun filled New Year!

So far, its Fair

This month started off slow, but then got so much going so quickly. In preparation for Joe heading back to Utah, the guys fixed his windshield wiper container. I watched supervisingly as they worked so well together Father/ Son style. All was ready and the ride back went well. The day after he left things got real. Celia's bf broke up with her, I caught my ankle and recieved a cut and all the mishaps insued. The frolicking season was over and it was time for school. Celia did finish off well and got such great grades. I remembered that there is opposition in all things, so all the opposition feels like its meant for growth. I was asked to photograph a friend's daught for her missionary farewell and it was a creative distraction. We went to the dentist a lot and I played pickle ball a bit. I cant complain as the wonderful routine that has been in my life. Ward Temple Night is always good and I even got to teach family history and temple prep to the 12-13 year old young women. We got to visit the grandparents with Spence and had dinner at Rah Rah and Papa's. The rain and snow are visiting pur families a bit, but the sun bursting through the clouds makes it all worth is andn help remind me that all is well and I am fortunate. January feels like a Monday, but yes there are other days of the week to come. I will learn and grow now to enjoy more later. Celia has been pulling weeds for me and they are easier to pull now and Spring will be quite fulfilling. I can't help but think of all the paralells in life and that brings me joy.