I just finished the last of the trilogy that I've been reading about the life of Josephine Bonaparte…wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.  It details her life in first person as written in her journal.  I LOVED it.  Historical fiction is my absolute favorite genre, and this series was so captivating and well-written.  Heart-wrenching.  Great characterization.  Wonderfully…

I think I would have a better figure if the weather was like this all the time! I’m out for an early afternoon walk/jog. The cool breeze, blue sky, and green leaves put a spring in my step.

Trek was 3 weeks ago…hard to believe.  I've struggled to sit down and write about it because for me it was so BIG.  Nine months of preparation and very hard work.  Three days of life changing moments and faces and experiences.  It was remarkable.  It was hard.  It was such a blessing for Derek and…

I'm really suffering with my allergies.  I have them BAD!  4 shots every week from the allergist.  Allegra (or other medications) taken year round every night.  Nasal sprays.  Neti pots.  But this year I'm dying!  My eyes are so itchy and all of my "relief" efforts are going nowhere.  I had to laugh when I…

Today I am taking a big deep breath.  Last night I successfully hosted a Relief Society b'day dinner for about 40 women…we were celebrating the 168th year of our church's women's organization.  Dinner, get-to-know you games and a program. I still have a garage full of trek lost and found and am fielding e-mails, calls,…

5:36 pm Rush hour traffic Worn out All 3

This was the scene on my driveway yesterday – lost and found from trek. I hadn’t counted on this! What an experience…I am full to the brim with joy and fulfillment. I have so many stories to tell, feelings to write, experiences to convey. I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to put them…

This is the time where I am so glad my children have each other. I am trying my best not to ignore them, but I have a million things to do before heading out for trek tomorrow, and they are left to their own devices! Yesterday I put them to work doing chores. Today will…

I got a call from the school nurse today…"uh, oh – maybe we haven't escaped the bugs flying around" I thought. Not sick, she assured me…very healthy! Let me go back…Jacob plays football EVERY DAY at recess with a bunch of boys in his grade.  EVERY DAY.  When I ask "how was your day?" he…

So here's where we're at…. This is the week before trek.  We have 9 days before GO time (technically 8 since Wed night will be spent in the action too).  I have a MILLION things to do…cut flags, e-mail maps out, meet with all the subcommittees on Thurs night, look up and make copies of…