Survival

Last week was one of those weeks that going into, I didn't think I would be able to make it without going total loco. Happy to say we survived and I only went semi-loco.

Leah has decided that she enjoys school, so it's been going much more smoothly. It's both fun and frightening listening to her talk about what she did, who she played with etc. I am amazed at her ability to retain everything she learns.
Biggest change I've noticed since school started: her names when they play, "Quisha, Angel" you get it. I love the diversity in her classroom

This guys hasn't had one day off in September and his weeks have been way longer. Weekend calls have meant 10-hour days. Sunday we were asked to be the speakers for Standard's Night for the youth in our ward. We prayed and exercised faith that he would be able to make it, and of course we got done around 2:30- which was a miracle compared to the prior weekend. So looking forward to hanging out with him this weekend, it'll be the first day off in 24!

So here's what helped us survive the week.

1. I get so giddy when we receive one of our photo books in the mail. This is Syd's first year book and lucky for us Daddy was around to show the also-giddy baby girl.

2. Nice weather. It has been so incredibly hot and humid and Thursday brought a cool breeze to wipe it away. Loving it!

3. Riding bikes. I got mine fixed, finally. And I crammed all three girls in the trailer. I felt like a missing piece found it's way back into my person.

4. This smile.

5. And although it's a bit early, we couldn't help but get out the Halloween decorations. I was so excited to about some of the great finds I had forgotten about from last year, all 90% off.