More of what we miss . .

our Home & the best neighbors

our friends and teachers

Garrett's 4th grade class with Mrs. Smith

Camille & Mrs. Spielbusch

Elena & Mrs. Kutz

The things I will miss most

I had such a great time tonight. Thanks Jen and Traci!

Camille's Funny Faces

Just some funny faces from Camille

Crazy Busy. Crazy Good

The crazy began a month ago . . . Derek got offered a new job in Layton, Utah at Davis Hospital and Medical Center. Although we never thought we'd end up back in Utah, westward ho we go! The job offer came just before Heidi and Tyler's wedding in Seattle. Debbie kept our kids so we could make a fast weekend trip there. The wedding, reception, food, and company were perfect. Thanks Heidi and Tyler!

While we were in Seattle, our house in Kansas sold! Yeah! We couldn't believe it--it was on the market for one day and after four showings we had an offer.

Then we were off to Utah for a few days of fast and furious house hunting. Jessica drove all they way from Indiana and stayed at our house to watch the kids. She had six kids for 5 days--we offered her our next born (no I am not making an annoucement), but she declined. After 30 houses we ended up choosing the first one we saw . . .

While we were house hunting we got to meet Michael's latest (and totally adorable) addition-Brayden. It was fun to see his kids and we are excited to see more of them.

A HUGE Thank You to my fabulous sisters (and Luke and Ronin) for keeping my kids while we went to the wedding and house hunting.

You guys are the BEST. . .thank you! thank you! thank you!

And finally, we had a great trip last weekend to see Grandpa and Grandma Walker on their mission to Houston, Texas. Garrett, Camille, and Elena did great on the 9 1/2 hour drive (yes, I did not mention Carson, because he did not do great--we're hoping the "practice" works and our move next week proves better). We visited the Children's Museum, Houston Space Center, and touched the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston. I miss my parents, but am thankful for their service and example!

That's our latest. We'll check back in when we get moved!

NEW DO!

Camille got a hair cut after school yesterday--doesn't she look cute!?!

13.1 Miles - Aug 30, 2009

First of all, I must tell you that this post is completely unsanctioned - at least from Christine's standpoint. She has never wanted me to share the fact that she is training for a marathon. But I (like my oldest son) just can't seem to help but tell everyone "everything I know". Christine has trained very diligently for the past few months. Her goal has been to run a marathon by her next birthday (Aprill, 2010). At the rate she's going, she could run one much sooner.

Yesterday (Aug 30th), she ran 13.1 miles--half a marthon. As her post earlier today mentioned- I've been running as well- but not like her.

And if I can get it to work... here's a quick video of the victorious FINISH!

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Wednesday we celebrated Elena's 4th birthday. She continues to be a firecracker in our house. We are amazed at how much energy she has . . .preschool has been great and she is always up for the next fun thing in life. Sister Palmer (her Sunbeam teacher) and Brother Palmer came over for cake. Elean insisted on a snowman cake (even with her August Birthday); it was fun to share it with friends. I am thankful Elena loves her Primary teacher so much and wanted to include her on her special day.

Sunday afternoon is a great time to play dress up . . .