Some soccer fun with coach dad

More special moments...

Today I was blessed to be there for Zach to speak in Sacrament meeting before going to Germany for his mission, I watched 'Bishop Greenwell' (the 2nd generation) conduct a wonderful 5th Sunday combined meeting, followed by a nice luncheon, a family photo and being there while Dixon was ordained a Priest. I'm heading back to Cali with a full heart. Now back to baby-time in Oceanside :-)

Austin, TX

I got to do a little sightseeing today.















A little reminder to be careful...



A visit with Maddie's brother, Loki :-) and of course more family time!

On family....

I follow this blog...

http://sherriejohnson.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-supernatural-power-of-family.html

because of her positive attitude and knowledge of the gospel. This week's post is appropriate as our family goes thru some major adjustments. I am so blessed to have such a great family and the support of friends.

"Sometimes the stress and work a family involves makes us forget how very wonderful family is. Living together in such a close relationship also presents opportunities for hurt feelings and problems that can keep us from enjoying family ties. But when we learn to let those negative things go and concentrate on the love and happiness part of family, the joy that comes from those relationships is extraordinary and amazing (something beyond this world!). I don't have words to explain it, but I can feel it. It is real and wonderful."

A little play

Before we go...




















And a special visit in Bastrop...

Day five

'Nuff said....

Oh yay!

Day Four
The guys have unloaded the truck, relayed between house and storage (twice) and have all the beds set up- BLESS THEM!
The family wagon 576 miles, just under 12 hours
Highlights: clear skies, more good naps, goats, iPad fun, convenient places to stop, a mailbox for cards, funny "people" bushes, funny faces and WE ARE HERE!

And on, and on!

Day Three

The guys and the truck - 810 miles, 15 hours - they have arrived!!!

The family 576 miles, 11 hours
Highlights...great rock formations at the lunch stop, NO dust storm, but occasional downpour and lightning, finding a room at 1 am without bed bugs, two adorable kids that napped well, keeping in touch with family and friends along the way

The Trek continues

Day Two
The guys and big truck - 760 miles, 15 hours (don't know their highlights yet!)
Their goal is to arrive in San Benito by 8:00 tomorrow night. True road warriors!

The family followed 458 miles, 13 hours (lots of stops for diapers, mamma walks, gramma stretches)
Highlights: breakfast with cousins! silly songs, a visit and lunch with Mema and Papa Bob, our first dust storm followed by a big rain storm!

And the trek begins....

2133.8 miles; 32 hours to go

Day one...540.3 miles; 12 hours
Highlights...big moving truck, cousin play time and meet Baby Jordan!

Welcome Jordan!

Another sweet blessing has arrived! Lukas and Kaylee have been sooooo excited, they just love her!

Joy

2 Nephi 2:25  "Adam fell that men might be;
and men are, that they might have joy."

Finding Joy in the Journey

Thomas S. Monson

"Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey,

and share our love with friends and family.

Brothers and sisters, my sincere prayer is that we may adapt

to the changes in our lives, that we may realize what is most important,

that we may express our gratitude always

and thus find joy in the journey."

Gems

Ann Landers' Gem of the Day

(anyone else old enough to remember her?!)

"Remember, those who gossip with you

also gossip about you."

uh oh....