We took the boys to the Dells and stayed at Christmas Mountain. The little condo was bigger than our apartment and was a complete breath of fresh air for 2 days. Along with the stay at CM we had passes to the Mt Olympus water park. Water was warm and the kids had a really great time. We also enjoyed a little time up the mountain by the condo. It has been a long four years and we thought our kids deserved a break and some fun. It was so pleasant.

Always the end result of being outside with my boys: a pocketful of posies

After the rain finally stopped a few weeks ago the boys insisted on going out to play. They went straight to the shower with clothes and everything on. Next time I hope to have a hose ready.

Graduation is this weekend. Two days later we pick up our truck, pack and move to Illinois. We are super excited for this next adventure but have heavy hearts as we leave behind our best of friends. What a ride we've had!!

Greg is finishing up his last week of school. He just got home from a convention in Dallas and had a really good time and learned a ton.

I was completely surprised to find out that I am expecting again so consequently I am in survival mode as I am feeling really crummy and medicine only takes a mere edge off. Baby is due sometime in November. Regardless of the unexpected I am really excited and hoping I can handle four little kids.

Dax asked me yesterday, "When there was only one guy up in Heaven how did He build Himself?" Although I didn't have an answer how grateful I am for the gospel in my life that answers most of the questions Dax has and that I have had in my life.

Lucas is witty and entertaining always saying and doing the darnedest things.

Nolan is standing and taking a few steps and then just falls forward. He's a fun little guy.

Three weeks from today we move to Illinois. This has been the BEST experience of our lives being here at this time and place but I relish in change and adventure and new things. I will be forever grateful to my Father in Heaven for putting me here so I could learn and grow.