Precious Moments

This summer I haven't had much pondering time...but, this afternoon I happen to be alone and thinking about the wonderful summer it has been. The only thing is...I always forget how short the summers are and how easy it is to lose track of how few days I have to spend doing all those things I wish I could do after I go back to work. Well, here it is August 14 and the last week of my daytime freedom. I have a full week planned and am looking forward to every minute. I will enjoy Monday at Education Week, Tuesday bottling applesauce with Nanci and then a BBQ, Wednesday visiting teaching, Thursday and Friday finishing up on the Ranch summer project, and Saturday celebrating Dan's birthday at Deer Creek. That's the week in a nutshell and as fast as it will go...it is a nutshell.

Scott and I had a small getaway (actually a business trip....but we combined it with a so called vacation). We went to Eden, CO to get a part for our feedtruck. It was a beautiful drive and we enjoyed two nights in a motel and a short shopping trip, but mostly we enjoyed just being together. We read a book (The Unbroken) on the road and had many great discussions.

We have enjoyed a wet somewhat cool summer and our rangeland and the ranch have been lush and green all summer. We have been deeply blessed! Another great summer and we have loved having Jed and Nanci and the boys close by. It is so fun to just have them stop by or just pick the boys up and play for a little while...then take them home. Dan & Tarah have moved into a house in Heber City, which we haven't seen yet. But, we are so glad they are there and sound very happy. Dan seems to really like his new job and opportunities. We can't wait to see their new existence!