Day 191

     I am writing this post from Albuquerque, New Mexico.  I flew here this morning and I will be driving with two of my brothers to Farmington for the weekend.  My mother does not have a computer, so I will not be able to post for the rest of this weekend.  All seven of my brothers and my sister will be in Farmington for a family meeting.  I debated back and forth about going, but Katie seemed okay this morning, and Scott will be home all weekend.  It was literally a last minute decision, but here I am.  I am so glad to be married to Scott.  He is the best husband, man, and father.  I am so grateful for him!
     We brought home some bubbles and treats for Katie and Conner from Zach's wedding last night.  At 6:30 this morning, Katie wanted to go outside and blow bubbles - so we did (Conner was still sleeping and Scott was driving Nathan to school, so it was just Katie and I).  The wind was blowing a little bit this morning, and my hair was getting in my face.  Katie and I like to make up little songs to sing.  Here is how our song went this morning:  Katie started singing, "The wind is blowing your hair in your face... my hair is all gone... so the wind can't blow my hair in my face..."  I sang back, "But your hair will grow back and then the wind will blow your hair in your face too..."  Katie smiled and continued singing, "Yes, my hair will grow back and then the wind will blow my hair in my face too... and then we will put flowers, bows and braids in my hair..."  We both laughed and she hugged me.  She is the sweetest thing in the world and I love her so much!  I am so grateful for my family.  I love them so much, and miss them already (I was homesick for them, before I even got on the plane).  What a blessing they all are to me.  Our family, our life, that is our focus and our joy.  We are blessed.  We are grateful for your prayers - they have helped to strengthen us.