I read another fabulous book that has led to an author I can recommend.  I first read Kate Morton's "The Forgotten Garden".  It is romantic and has mystery and is a trip down history lane.  Next I read her book, "The Distant Hours" and found I could not put it down long enough to do anything!  Now I am headed into her book, "The Secret Keeper".  Finally, good books and time to read them!

Sending missionaries is the most exciting time!  Justyce couldn't wait to enter the MTC.  I decided I would not be sad or emotional--as in sad.  Watching the kids give her hugs and smiling that she was so excited was great.  The hardest part was listening to Colin cry quietly as we drove away.  18 months is a lot longer for an 11 year old than an older mother like me.  I can't wait to hear her experiences from the field.

Graduation

I can't believe I am only 2 weeks away from graduating from BYU.  It has been a very long road for the whole family.  I hope the children have gained a new appreciation for how important education is to me and that it is possible to finish what we start.