Am I a blogger?

For a year now, I have laughed, cried, and jumped for joy every time my two daughters posted on their blogs. Now and again one of the girls would say to me, "Mom, when are you going to start a blog?" I always laughed at the thought, what could I possibly have to say?

Don't get me wrong, my life has been filled with blessings, but somehow the every day details don't seem very "blog worthy!" However, I have come to the realization that with a growing family all over the world, my every day life might be something that they find interesting! And so...this blog is for my 4 beautiful children: Heather, Ashleigh, Jordan and Chase, and my two awesome son-in-laws James and Logan, and my super gorgeous grandsons Talmage and Kai.

Last August 2009, we got the family together, and went to Marine World. We were missing Jordan, and we have one more baby in our family now, but on that day we celebrated the opportunity to be together. It was full of rides, snack foods, and animal shows. Scott and I love being together with our family, truly there is no greater joy in our life.

Heather and James were married in April of 2008. They have had a very busy two years, their first baby (our first grandson), Talmage was born in March of 2009. We were so lucky to have them live with us for a few months, after James graduated from BYU. We loved every minute of having them in our home. They moved to England in September of 2009, James is in a Masters Program at Cambridge University. Since they have been gone, we have kept a relationship through the blog, and Skype. Talmage is so sweet, he doesn't remember who I am, to him I am just this "lady in the box" who claps at everything he does! They have had wonderful adventures since arriving in England, here are a few of the places that they were able to visit, London, England; Paris, France; Caerphilly, Wales; and Spain. I am looking forward to their trip to the very exciting land of Citrus Heights, CA! They will be returning June 30, Scott and I will be in the SF airport with open arms to hug all three of them! We love and miss them so much.

Ashleigh and Logan were married April of 2009. (Yes, only 1 year after the first wedding!) Ashleigh graduated from BYU-I in December of 2009 and Logan is attending BYU-I working towards his Bachelors in Chemistry. Thank heaven for blogs and Skype, I've been able to see Ashleigh's tummy grow through her pregnancy. Almost two weeks ago, on May 29, 2010, I was in the delivery room to see our second little grandson born (Kai). It was an amazing experience and so much fun to see our family grow. I feel so blessed that the girls both married local boys, and so I am keeping my fingers crossed that they will be back home before too long!

Jordan is on a mission in the Canada, Toronto West Mission. He stepped into the MTC on January 14 of 2009. Jordan is our second missionary, (Heather served a mission in Taiwan) we have loved every letter that he has sent, and we have loved watching the growth of our son, from a distance. He loves the diversity on his mission, and has had so many wonderful opportunities to share the gospel. January of 2011, we will again be at the airport, this time to welcome Jordan home, we will be there with signs, balloons and of course a camera so it can be documented for the blog!

Chase is the "baby" of the family! Isn't he cute!?! He is entering into his Senior Year at Bella Vista High School. Pictured above is his junior prom date Jocelyn. If you asked Chase how he feels about being the last one at home he would tell you without hesitation that he doesn't like it! He misses his sisters, brother, brother in laws, and nephews. He gets so excited when they are all coming home, and the house gets loud, and the dinner table becomes not only a place of food, but of conversation and laughter! Chase works at Deseret Book, and it has been so much fun to watch him develop a love of reading. He has been buying a new book a week!

Truly, we are blessed. Am I a blogger? I'm not sure about that. But I do know that I am absolutely, a Wife, Mom and Grandma, and I love that fact!