Missing in Action . . .

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One of the great blessings that has come from our moving to Arizona is the opportunity we have had to see extended family.  At least once a month since we have been here we have seen someone.
   
July *all of Paul's family met us in Las Vegas
August * my Mom & Steve came for a visit 
September *we went to California to see my Mike & Kasey and their kiddos * went to Payson, AZ to see my Dad - Mark & Rachelle and their kiddos were there too 
October *we met Paul's parents in St. George
November *we went to Utah for Steven & Jill's baby blessing * I met Rachelle, Kasey & my Mom in St. George for Time Out For Women * Grandma Sue came and spent almost week at our house * we spent Thanksgiving in Utah with Paul's family

We have enjoyed each of these visits but after all of  November's travels (add in a trip to Phoenix for a Dr.'s appointment) and trying to keep up with kids and a house I am worn out.  I keep dreaming of peace and quiet where I can get caught up on a few many things.  But somehow life doesn't seem to slow down. I just learn to tighten up those tennis shoes and keep on going. Now it is December and the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season is upon me and soon my house will begin to look like Santa's sweet shop as we make caramel pretzels and dipped gingersnaps.  So lest you think I have gone missing in action just know I am covering my kitchen with stickiness (is that a word?) and trying to keep my two littlest kiddos out of mischief.

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grandmasue said…
I didn't realize how busy I had been until I sat down and did our Christmas letter. You have been a busy lady. I just look at John in his pile of clothes, and that look on Sarah's face--watch out Mom. Have fun making your goodies.
December 10, 2011 at 8:43 PM
MikesDork said…
Oh the day in the life of a mother of 4 young children... I know that feeling. That is why I have beautiful scrapbooks that have not been touched in years, and thousands of pictures stuck in my computer! It will get easier as they get older. No need to worry now!

I have loved being able to see you more in the past few months than we have in the past few years!
December 12, 2011 at 2:09 PM
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