Where was I. . .

 

(This is at Emily's wedding I think a few days after 9/11)

10 years ago today we had just moved to Fallon 11 days earlier.  Ashley had been in my tummy for about 5 months.  Aaron called and woke me up - he was headed to work and heard about the first plane and stopped at his mom's to watch.  I remember being confused and didn't believe him.  We had been in New York about 4 months earlier, we were in the towers to buy tickets and to walk around.  It seemed unreal and impossible that they were destroyed.  I went to Marty and Brian's to watch the news because we hadn't hooked up our t.v. yet.  I think we were doing beans because I remember sitting on the couch snapping beans and watching the news.  I think I stayed there all day.

Its crazy to me that today as we talked with our kids about it during dinner they didn't know what we were talking about. I wonder if that is how people who live through wars and major events feel when they try to share their experiences with others.  It is so hard to express the feelings that you had and help them understand.  Aaron got on Youtube and showed them videos of that day.  After awhile Ashley said, "I don't want to watch this anymore, it scares me."  That day was scary, wondering what would happen next was scary.  It makes me incredibly grateful for where I live and how safe I feel.  I am grateful to all those who make it possible.

What!?

I'm not sure where the time went. It seems like we were just getting out of school and I was making plans for a very lazy summer. We were going to spend the entire time playing and relaxing in the sun. And now it is September! It ended up being a very busy summer. I think it all started with an unexpected, but very fun week at girls camp. . .

Highlights from our summer. . .

I made a quick trip to Utah/Idaho for a Time-Out with Stacy, her friend Becca, and my mom.

Aaron and I were asked about 2 weeks before girls camp to be 4th year hike leaders. It was a great experience. We had great girls who I hardly knew but now think of as very special friends.

Visits from Aaron's sisters and their families.

Swimming lessons

Ballet and tumbling

A family trip to Reno - Reno Aces Game, The Grand Sierra and Wild Island

Lots and lots of weeds

A trip to Idaho

The first week I spent in Rupert. The first few days I was sick, but it was the most blissful sick I've been since I can remember. I was able to stay in bed for an entire day. . .it was beautiful. The rest of the week whizzed by with water play and bike riding.

The second week was spent in Sun Valley with the whole family. We had great times and lots of laughs.

Family Pictures with Heidi

After Idaho we had a short week and a half and school started. We are now in the thick of it! Tumbling, ballet, The Nutcracker, canning, school, subbing, ABC/Preschool, and everything else!