One thing I'm so thrilled about is that Addison is back at home. She'd gone to spend some time with her younger half-sister, Ivy, at their dad's house after finishing her senior year. After returning from EFY and some time in Idaho she has been back at home and I could not be more at peace with her here. 
She is so fun and keeps me on my toes. Addison has a heart of gold and was really trying to help out her dad with Ivy while being a good example for both of them. Even though she'd been coming home on the weekends for church and lunch at her Grandmother and Grandaddy's house with the family, I'd missed her immensely and her coming back home was such an answer to so many prayers. Chloe had missed her so much, too, and is excited to have her back home, too, as you can see in the photo! (One is as spoiled as the other! Ha!) Having you at home until you leave for BYU-I this fall makes my heart so full, Addi. That's one of my biggest blessings this month...I love you, Addison...
She is so fun and keeps me on my toes. Addison has a heart of gold and was really trying to help out her dad with Ivy while being a good example for both of them. Even though she'd been coming home on the weekends for church and lunch at her Grandmother and Grandaddy's house with the family, I'd missed her immensely and her coming back home was such an answer to so many prayers. Chloe had missed her so much, too, and is excited to have her back home, too, as you can see in the photo! (One is as spoiled as the other! Ha!) Having you at home until you leave for BYU-I this fall makes my heart so full, Addi. That's one of my biggest blessings this month...I love you, Addison...Secondly, I've gotten to spend some time with Ethan this month that's been really nice. Just last Wednesday he came home from Florence while I was still at work and when I got home from work around 7:45 PM he'd made the most delicious meal for our family. He's become quite the chef! 
He prepared eggplant parmesian with fettucine noodles, a ceasar salad, and bread. It was amazing. He'd even used fresh garlic cloves and I don't think I've ever even bought fresh garlic I'm ashamed to say -- I just use the powder form! Ha! Our home smelled better than Olive Garden when I walked through the door. It was an incredible night and I felt so special -- actually our whole family did and Joey and Addison loved it as much as me! Thanks, Ethan, that was a great night I'll never forget. He'd brought Amsterdam (his puppy - my grandpuppy) home with him and it touched my heart seeing how that little dog follows Ethan's every step and genuinely loves Ethan to death! 
He has taken such care of him since receiving him for Christmas. I love you, son...what a special blessing you are to me...
He prepared eggplant parmesian with fettucine noodles, a ceasar salad, and bread. It was amazing. He'd even used fresh garlic cloves and I don't think I've ever even bought fresh garlic I'm ashamed to say -- I just use the powder form! Ha! Our home smelled better than Olive Garden when I walked through the door. It was an incredible night and I felt so special -- actually our whole family did and Joey and Addison loved it as much as me! Thanks, Ethan, that was a great night I'll never forget. He'd brought Amsterdam (his puppy - my grandpuppy) home with him and it touched my heart seeing how that little dog follows Ethan's every step and genuinely loves Ethan to death! He has taken such care of him since receiving him for Christmas. I love you, son...what a special blessing you are to me...Last Friday morning I left the Columbia Airport at 6 AM en route to Idaho Falls to spend a few days with Jack, Erika, and Leighton. 
Leighton has been struggling with reflux and has been really colicky. When I'd spoken to Erika a few days prior she sounded so tired since Leighton had not been sleeping much and had such tummy issues. Jack is an incredible dad and husband and was doing so much for both Erika and Leighton and my heart went out to him because he's in school full-time and works full-time at Applebee's. He was finishing his last week of this semester and preparing for finals so I decided to go and visit after Joey encouraged me and told me if I felt I needed to go that he supported me in my decision. (He is so wonderful!!!) It must've been meant to be because I bid on a ticket clear to Idaho Falls which is usually very, very expensive on Priceline and my offer was ACCEPTED! I was ecstatic! Yes, I was off to Idaho on Friday and I had the most amazing time with the kids, especially Leighton. We had a lot of one-on-one time and I am so grateful for that experience. 
Money cannot buy those moments and I will be forever thankful I was able to go and spend that time with her. She is changing so much everyday! Oh, how I love that little baby girl...Upon arriving home last night I was greeted at the airport by Joey and Alex and what a good feeling to see him! I'd missed him and look so forward to him making that trip with me next time. It was a great feeling waking up next to him this morning and getting to sleep in a little after a very long day of traveling yesterday.
Leighton has been struggling with reflux and has been really colicky. When I'd spoken to Erika a few days prior she sounded so tired since Leighton had not been sleeping much and had such tummy issues. Jack is an incredible dad and husband and was doing so much for both Erika and Leighton and my heart went out to him because he's in school full-time and works full-time at Applebee's. He was finishing his last week of this semester and preparing for finals so I decided to go and visit after Joey encouraged me and told me if I felt I needed to go that he supported me in my decision. (He is so wonderful!!!) It must've been meant to be because I bid on a ticket clear to Idaho Falls which is usually very, very expensive on Priceline and my offer was ACCEPTED! I was ecstatic! Yes, I was off to Idaho on Friday and I had the most amazing time with the kids, especially Leighton. We had a lot of one-on-one time and I am so grateful for that experience. Money cannot buy those moments and I will be forever thankful I was able to go and spend that time with her. She is changing so much everyday! Oh, how I love that little baby girl...Upon arriving home last night I was greeted at the airport by Joey and Alex and what a good feeling to see him! I'd missed him and look so forward to him making that trip with me next time. It was a great feeling waking up next to him this morning and getting to sleep in a little after a very long day of traveling yesterday.Today was also a wonderful day -- It began with the usual things after returning home from a trip - the unpacking and laundry and sorting the mail and the like...Then Joseph, Alex, Addison, and I took a little trip to Blythewood to visit Mom and Daddy at the car lot. That's always a lot of fun!
We showed them the photos of Leighton on my camera from the trip and caught up on all the "going ons" and made some plans for next month when Jack, Erika, Leighton, and Jack's family come to South Carolina for Leighton's blessing on the 30th of August! We're planning a get-to-gether at the lake for the Maxfield's and then a great dinner at Mom's on Sunday after church. It will be a great weekend! From there Joey, Alex, Addison, and I headed to the base for groceries but first stopped for a couple games of bowling and it was so fun! 
Wow, I bowled terrible today but it was really fun. 
Then we grocery shopped which made Joey really happy at all the bargains we found at the commissary -- we'll be eating good for a while! :)
We showed them the photos of Leighton on my camera from the trip and caught up on all the "going ons" and made some plans for next month when Jack, Erika, Leighton, and Jack's family come to South Carolina for Leighton's blessing on the 30th of August! We're planning a get-to-gether at the lake for the Maxfield's and then a great dinner at Mom's on Sunday after church. It will be a great weekend! From there Joey, Alex, Addison, and I headed to the base for groceries but first stopped for a couple games of bowling and it was so fun! Wow, I bowled terrible today but it was really fun. Then we grocery shopped which made Joey really happy at all the bargains we found at the commissary -- we'll be eating good for a while! :)Tomorrow I return to work and it will be neat -- I've missed my co-workers and appreciate them doing some switching around to cover me for my trip to Idaho. It has been a wonderful week and I am so thankful for so many things. Nothing in this world can bring more happiness than the love of our families and for this I feel so very, very blessed. So many things can make us smile or even laugh and many things can seem to bring us happiness for the moment but true joy is found in living the commandments and the love of our families. My heart is so full tonight as I ponder the things I've been so richly blessed with the past few years...I am so happy and so very much blessed...Good night...
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Love this post. It's so refreshing to read the thoughts of a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and "sister" who's so aware of her many, many blessings.
You have been busy!!! Isn't being a grandmother great (in addition to all our other blessings)
P.S. I know you are so proud of Addi...she is so great...I love her to pieces!!!
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