So much time...and SO much to do!!

Well here it is....June...which equals Summer, which equals me not working for two and a half months, which equals a lot of time with McLean, which equals so much to do, but also not getting much done........does anyone get what I am saying?

I have finally gotten into the relaxation thing now. The first week off was a little stressful just because I didn't know what to do with myself. No schedule, No expectations, it was just so wonderful, I didn't know if I should laugh or worry, or what!

I sure have enjoyed being home with my little Mac. He is so much fun. He is growing up WAY too fast by the way, but he is learnig so much and there is never a dull moment with him.

His favorite things to say right now are:   There it is!   Whoa!  Binky, Blanket, Bookey, (ok, they all sound about the same...)  Grandma, Grandpa, Chuck (in that order!) Oh and not to mention all of the animals and their sounds!

I guess what is on my mind most is that I feel I am truly blessed in my life. I have a great job, a wonderful, loving, supportive husband, a beautiful, spunky, into everything 18 month old, a fantastic house, and a loving family. I sometimes wonder how I am so lucky!

Here's a song from the LDS Children's songbook that sums it up precisely! :)
    

“I’m Thankful to Be Me,” Children’s Songbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 11

At night, when I’m alone in bed,
I close my eyes and see
The many things I’m thankful for
That God has given me.
I see my friends and teachers, too,
And others who love me.
These many blessings make me feel
So thankful to be me.

Words: Joy Saunders Lundberg, b. 1936. © 1981 IRI

Music: Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938. © 1981 IRI

Psalm 92:1–2

Country Road....Take me Home!

Well it's overdue! Time to write a post. Life has been really crazy lately, but really good as well!

First of all, Hello April! Man time has flown. Seven more weeks, and school will be over.

Well here's the news.....we have moved!!!  We bought a house in Spring City.  It has lots of space for us to grow,and we are....let's say....in the country! We don't really have neighbors too close by, and we drive up a dirt road to get to our house.

We are loving it! The commute to work is only about 10 minutes and it's worth the peace and quiet!

Mac loves being outside, (if this weather would cooperate that is!!!) and he has many acres to roam!

I am so thankful for all of the blessings that we have been given. Life is good!

View from the front porch!

View from the back yard!

We are so blessed!

And it's all because of this little guy! :)

Lions and Tigers and .........

Just a few more "wild animals from our trip to South Africa :)

I bless the rains down in Africa

Please do not feed the animals!

Two little Meercats! :)

Truely Mac on the Farm

 Well week one is finished since we have been back from South Africa.  We left December 4th and got back on January 2nd.  It was really great to see family, spend the Holidays with everyone, and see a bit of Africa! McLean loved all of the attention. When we got back I think he crawled around the house for a while wondering where everyone was.  The only real downfall was having to leave and almost not getting home! 

I love my families in both parts of the world. Thank you for all you do for us!

Ahhh the Beach (Indian Ocean)

Christmas Morning