I told you I'd be back...and it was actually much sooner than I hoped. It feels good to be catching up tonight.
So many memories were made this past month. Patrick had school late late Fridays and every Saturday too (all except for Conference weekend which was such a beautiful tender mercy). I'm still not quite sure how I survived...well, I take that back. Of course I know. I didn't do it. We did. It's so comforting to have an omnipotent and personal Heavenly Father and Savior to help us through each day. I guess we notice it more during the stormy days. But it strikes me that they care just as much to hear and be a part of our sunny times too. Do we not rejoice when our sparkly-eyed children share with us their recently accomplished success and joys? If our little ones only needed us when they were hurt, sad, scared, or angry, wouldn't we yearn more than anything to have them trust us enough to share with us the pleasant, the good, and the exultant moments?
Well, these are snapshots of some of those moments.
And I attribute the wonder of them all to a merciful Father.
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| This was the unforgettable day when the temple was announced for Portugal. |
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| Priesthood session began like this. |
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| at the temple with sweet Nana and adorable Aunts Coco & Natalie |
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| The dazzling lights from the reflection pond caught my eye. I knew I needed a memory in the form of a photo. |
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| And this is one of my life's goals..."Holiness to the Lord" in myself, my family, and my home. |
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| The night ended like this. I love this picture. It symbolizes so much of my life right now. Tired, non-cooperative boys...and me...trying to keep smiling and keep on keeping on. |
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| I love this picture. It is bursting with love, laughter, and life. Thank you for giving these things so freely to your nephews dear Aunts Megan and Sadie. |
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| And this one could be titled, "A Blissful Summer's End." |
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| Goodbye for now. We can't wait to see you again. |
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| Cuddles with Nana |
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| Horse Encounter |
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| Fascination. |
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| Interest. |
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| Friendship. |
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| When Daddy is gone every weekend, playtime is put on hold for a while...However...we found bubble wrap to be a quick and easy memory maker to last until he's back for good. |
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| When Easton went to the Pumpkin Walk {with Nana} |
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| Toy Story |
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| Winnie the Pooh |
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| The Polar Express |
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| Monster's Inc. |
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| Finding Nemo |
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| Doesn't he bear a striking resemblance to Max? |
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| Up | |
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| My 6 sweet students (that have recently turned to 7) at our Fall Piano Recital. Everyone played so beautifully! I can't wait for the Christmas Recital!!! |
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| Halloween goodies from Nana |
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| Grandpa Lystrup's amazing Halloween cookies. They used to be tradition but he has since stopped making them. But when my cousin requested them as the only thing she wanted for her birthday, Grandpa made up a batch...we were lucky enough to get some!!! |
Goodbye Lovely October. See you in 2011!!
