Good Times at the Cove

I am not what you might call a camping girl. I wasn't raised to camp, and fight it every time, but this time it was shockingly wonderful. Camping with friends is THE WAY TO GO! Our kids had such a blast. And hanging out by the fire, eating lots of food, boating, and just relaxing (oh, and singing funny camp songs by the fire) let's just say we are definitely up for camping again. Thanks Brennan's for making camping a fun experience. :)

My little country girls

We have lived in our new home for about a month now and I am so happy here. To many, 1.3 acres is nothing, but to a family of 8 who has lived on a .13 acre lot for the last 4 years, it's heaven on earth. The kids are having a ball. When I come home to this place, I feel myself living here for a very long time. I see my kids coming home with their families one day. The home was built in 1908. I get good vibes here. No haunting feelings, thank goodness. Just positive energy. I feel truly blessed to call it home.

How did it happen? Well, Halee was created a little over 12 years ago, and now she's at girls camp for the very first time. I'm still trying to "get" how it happened. How is it that I have a girl old enough to go to camp, when I was just there yesterday??? I need an answer, but know I will never get one, because it's just the way the world turns. I'm sort of freaking out though, because in a few short years, she'll be leaving home. I know it's 6 years away, but like I said, I was JUST 12 myself, so 6 years will fly by without a doubt.

The boys and I have kept busy raking and trying to get our new yard under control. They worked with me for 2 hours yesterday while Chris was at Priesthood. I told them I would pay them each $5 an hour. When we finished they started talking about what they would each buy. Austin said he'd think about it. Connor said he wanted a giant lollipop, and Christian said "I am going to save mine." I said "YOU'RE GOING TO DO WHAT?????" This is something I rarely hear out of my kids.. He again said "I think I'll save mine." Connor then him asked how long, and Christian replied "Until I die." I looked at him and said "You are one SMART boy."