THE GREAT DIVIDE
So as I mentioned in our Oregon post- we found out there were going to be some boundary changes within a few wards in our stake and we would find out about the changes the following Sunday. Well, the much anticipated Sunday came! Nobody was sure what was going to happen, but at least in Young Womens, I wanted to make sure I got my last word in, just in case this was my last Sunday with them. We went to the 3:00 meeting with SUCH anticipation, but not far into it, we were all so sad!! It was like one thing after another, like a ton of bricks each time. The whole releasing everyone that was changing wards with the power point thing was the hardest for me. I stayed strong until then. We found out that our ward that we have grown to love and thought we'd be spending the rest of our lives with, is splitting almost midway up our street. The top half was combined with the Creek View ward and the bottom half, we were combined with the Ponds Park ward. I have to say I think we got a good half of the ward and that the Ponds Park ward is going to be great, but it is definitely going to take some adjusting. I can't express how sad I am to lose a lot of the members on that side of the ward, AND my calling!! I don't want to leave the Young women. I'm not ready for that yet! The girls and Bradley and Luke were very unhappy and all of them shed tears. The cutest things though, Noah said he was only sad about losing our Bishop! He LOVES Bishop McGrath, prays for him EVERY night, so he really was bummed about that. Then, Luke turns to me as they're releasing Bishoprics and calling new ones and after not hearing Bro. Jacox's name says, "What about that other guy??" and I said, "Bro. Jacox?" He quickly said, "YEAH! What about HIM?" I then explained that he was on our side, he's coming with us, and his eyes lit up and said, "Oh GOOD!" So cute!! I guess I had been prepped for this a little, with all of Jami's speculation/calculations and LeAnn telling me that even though Bishop McGrath was not getting released, he may not be my Bishop- but I don't think I was as prepared as I needed to be for the whole thing. These things are so hard. I do have to say that no matter how hard it is, or how disappointing it is to not have the ward we thought we were going to have, there is something cool about following our leaders, sustaining a decision they prayerfully made, and carrying out the Lord's work in His way. It's all going to be alright in the end! We know that. 8-21-16
SCHOOL SHOPPING- NOT A MOMENT TOO SOON
Monday was our big school shopping day! I can't believe I took eight kids school shopping all at once! Three hours later we were still anticipating a trip to another store the next day and another one after Jr. High starts. It was very productive though. And who doesn't love buying a few new school supplies! 8-22-16
WELCOME THE WEBSTERS PARTY
Joseph and Peter, Beth's kids, were in town so Nate's mom threw a little party to welcome them here. It ended up being a lot of fun for everyone. We played Bunco, ate dinner, there was a splash pad and small pool nearby, and a playground so everyone just ran around to their heart's content. Good times. I wish I'd taken some pictures. 8-23-16
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT AT KJH
I really don't mind the Back to school night at the Jr. High. It's really quick and to the point. We just walk around from class to class, following our kid's schedule and sit there for five minutes as the teacher explains whatever they feel like telling us (since you can't really go over everything in that amount of time). I like it because it lets me meet the teachers, get a feel for how they are, and a little idea of how the class is going to be. I like knowing who my kids are talking about when they talk about their classes. So this was a success. I just wish I could be in two places at once! Nate went with Kelly since I have met most of hers and I went with Charity. It was a good evening. I am SO excited for SEMINARY this year!! YAY! 8-23-16
BACK TO SCHOOL AT COLUMBIA
Back to school night at the Elementary school is not my favorite. I kind of hate it. A half hour in each class is just too much. I was so VERY happy with who we got this year, and I loved that Nate was there to keep me company (we left the kids at home), but really, a half hour in each class is just too long. I didn't have four kids and a newborn with me though, so I really can't complain. Mr. Denhalter and Natalie Chamberlain cornered me and were trying to talk me into being the PTA President for next year. I'm not sure I want to do that- have to think about it a little I guess. 8-25-16
FRIDAY!
Friday was the first day Nate and I had together with the kids in school. It was a nice, relaxing day. Nate worked in the yard, I got all caught up on dishes and laundry. So I guess we weren't exactly together through most of it, but it was still very productive! I even did my visiting teaching in the middle of it all. I hope we can get back to our deep clean Fridays... we'll see if Nate's overtime schedule will allow it. Maybe I will have to do it myself. 8-26-16
DADDY DAUGHTER CAMPOUT
They tried to cancel the Daddy-daughter campout since the ward was split, but thankfully our Elder's Quorum Presidency (Aka: Nate and Travis) decided to go anyway :). They had the site reserved and it was going to cost money to cancel, so they went anyway :). I was glad, for the girls, that they still got to go. The boys and I ended up going to IHOP for dinner then watching Angry Birds on Vidangel with lots of goodies from the Dollar store. Fun night for all! We hit Granny Annies in the morning for some scones before the girls and Nate got home :). Good times. 8-27-16
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