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I arrived last night, around 7:30, with two very unhappy children in the back of the truck. I was SO glad to pull into the driveway, pull them out of their car seats, and be done with travel for awhile! They actually did very well with the numerous drives and 2 plane rides. The last 3 hour drive was just asking too much after a week of busy fun. The DVD player did not even serve me well last night!

I saw lots of family, from my Mom and Dad's side. We also got to spend a few hours with Luke and Sherry in their new home. Brek and Ella ran and hugged when they saw each other. All the adults were all so caught up in their moment, that we barely acknowledged each other, and had our hugs later! I am so glad we got to see them, even for a short time. Seeing family always makes me reflective. But, there are too many things rattling around in my head to type out. I am grateful for my parents and for the way they choose to raise us. I am grateful for their choice to follow Christ, and to raise us within the framework of their faith. They gave us such a solid, valuable foundation. They lived and taught us biblical truth. I will strive to do the same for my kids. It has not failed, and has proven itself to me over and over again.

Chad's parents are coming to visit tomorrow. We had originally planned on camping with them, and Julie and Toby. However, after several complications, we decided that we would just stay here, and take day trips. J&T will bring their camper and park in the driveway. I am relieved. We will probably ALL enjoy each other so much more with this scenario. My little Thomas is just not ready to camp in a tent. I am not ready to camp with him in a tent. Originally I was optimistic and willing to try, but as the time got closer, my optimism gave way to reality, and reality gave way to dread and THEN guilt for feeling dread. Next summer, we'll be ready! Thank-you to a flexible family!!

While I was in Washington, I received a call from the agency I worked with before we moved. They asked me if I would like to work again. The work will be a little different, taking me away from home less, and I will have fewer families to work with. It did not take me more than a few seconds to say YES!! I have a training tomorrow. I am REALLY excited. I am eager to find out a bit more about this position, so I can determine whether or not I will need to figure out some kind of childcare. I am hoping I can work it out to see families at times when Chad can be here, but if not, I'm sure I can figure something out. It will be very minimal. I am really excited to work with families again. I love it, have I ever mentioned that before?? Doing it, even a little bit, makes me more completely who God made me to be. Plus, more coinage for the checking account will be a good thing.

I have TONS of pictures- that I can't share. I forgot to get a disc when I had them developed and my scanner won't work. Maybe I can start "digital camera stash" with some of my income.

Happy weekend!!