September, already???

Where does the time go? It seems to be flying by now that school and lessons are underway. We have been quite busy, and the calendar just keeps filling up. But we are enjoying it and trying to take things a day at a time.So what are we so busy doing? Lots of little things that just add up and fill our days.
Rebecca is enjoying 5th grade and has started band. She is learning to play the flute quite quickly. I am happy that she picked an instrument that doesn't grate on mom's nerves too much. She loves to read and is finishing books right and left. She will start ballet and piano lessons today and tomorrow.
Last week, both older girls decided they wanted to run for their classroom's representative. So they each had to make a poster and give a speech. They each had several other people running against them, but they both won their elections. (a little candy didn't hurt their chances.) They were very happy. Mom and Dad were pretty proud too.


Breanna loves being in 3rd grade. She also likes to read and is also in ballet and piano lessons. She likes to play kickball at recess, especially when it is Girls Only Kickball on Wednesdays. :)
Katie loves her preschool. She got her permanent teacher a couple of weeks ago, and she is wonderful. They have been having a color of the day, and Katie's biggest concern every day is what she will wear for the appropriate color of that day. (Today is orange day. I think we are in trouble.) She also loves stuffed animals, especially our "replacement" Casper. She often argues with the older girls that she needs to sleep with him again, even if she has just had a turn.

Jonny stays busy making messes all day. That is his main objective in life at this time. He is doing an excellent job. But at least he is cute while doing it.



(Side note: last night he was eaten alive by mosquitoes. He was eating in his high chair on the patio, but he kept saying "Owie! Owie!" When we got him out 10 minutes later, he had 26 bites all over him. Even one on his ear. Poor little guy.)
Richard is so busy at work. He has been putting in lots of extra hours, going early and staying late. His big project is being released tonight. Tomorrow is his 35th birthday and he will be working all night until noon tomorrow. Happy Birthday! When he does get to be home, he is usually working on a project around the house, or fixing the cars. I so appreciate my hard-working hubby. We did get to take a break (thanks to Gary and Lori for watching the kids!). We went for a quick overnight stay in north Scottsdale and enjoyed being together with no other distractions. A much needed break!
And me...mostly I have been busy gestating. I am now 22 weeks along and getting more used to the idea of having another girl. (I don't think I'm ready to give away the boy stuff yet though.) She is definitely growing and getting stronger, and I am getting winded easier. Besides that and normal mom duties, I am getting busier with my stake primary calling. I love this time of year when we get to listen to all the wards' Primary Presentations. I am also busy preparing the training for next year's theme, "I know the scriptures are true." So fun!
Ok, well, this post is really too long for not really anything exciting going on. I guess I will close. You know....more laundry to do! :)