Catch up

Where do I begin. So many things have happened since my last post......LAST YEAR! Yes, I have been a slacker blogger. BUT, I have a very valid excuse (in my head it's valid): L-I-F-E. Yes, believe it or not, life has gotten in the way.

Let's start with family:
We are all good. Everyone is healthy, for the most part. Everyone is happy and growing and busy. We went through a bought where I was sick. This last for quite some time - several weeks. It turned out it probably started out as a sinus infection then turned to an upper respiratory infection with bronchitis. Well, guess what. You got it, Todd, Bryce, and Kayden all got it. Fabulous, right?! We are now all on the mend....finally! But, then came Bryce's butt issues. His poor little bottom had a fierce rash which caused severe blisters for several days - a couple weeks probably. We fought with that and it finally cleared up but left scars on his bum. But with all that there has been other.....let's just say bowel issues. This has been going on since Christmas and is STILL going on. We've been working with our Dr about this and he is now recommending we see a pedi GI. That appointment is next week. I'm curious to see what they say/examine/do/etc. I just would like it all to be cured and life back to normal - whatever that is.
Todd is doing well. Last year Southwest offered an early retirement opportunity for employees and after much prayer and fasting last year, we decided it was his time to separate and move on from the company and I would stay. That choice was back in July with a separation date of 12/31/09. Obviously, that day has come and gone. Since then, Todd has been home with the kiddos as a stay at home dad. He's not enjoying it but not because he doesn't enjoy all this great bonding time with the boys but because he knows that's what I want. Even though this is not his calling in life, I will say, he does a great job and I'm glad he's able to spend this time with them. I will tell you now, before this the boys loved him. Now, they ADORE him. I'm especially glad for this time he has had to bond with Bryce. It's really helped them to form a bond and grow closer - which is good for the both of them.

Work:
This definitely consumes much of my time. Work has been very busy and hectic and did I mention busy? I'm by no mean complaining. It's a great job and great for job security but it certainly adds a stress to life.

Church:
I'm in the Primary Presidency in a HUGE Primary....okay, huge to me. I think we have 100+ kids (or at least 80+ kids) who consistency attend every Sunday. We definitely have our work cut out for us. I love working with the kids but it certainly takes a lot of effort. I know I could do soooooo much more and the others in the Presidency do, so I appreciate all the Sisters I work with because they are so wonderfully awesome.

I think that about sums it up. Sorry for the long post, but there's the update.

Well Hello There

Hello blogosphere. Let me reintroduce myself. I'm the supposed sole contributor to this blog. Perhaps you've forgotten me because I've neglected you for several months. Please don't take it personally, I just have other things that have been occupying my time. The good news though: I've recommitted myself to you....and other things. I can't promise how much attention you'll receive, but at least it will be more than nothing. I hope you can understand. All in time our relationship will once again be what it was.