Family is Bliss

Ralph and I just returned from visiting Scott and family.  A couple weeks ago we got word from Scott that he was being called into his ward Bishopric and he wanted his dad to ordain him to the office of a High Priest.  So, we traveled down for a quick 5 day trip so we could visit and be there to sustain our son.  It's really quite incredible to visit our grown son, with his own little family, and to remember that not so long ago we were walking hand in hand with him, when he was the age of his own sons.  We couldn't be more blessed to have the family we have!  Scott will be a great 2nd counselor in the ward Bishopric and it's so awesome to know he honors the priesthood that he holds.  Kluane and kids are doing great too and they're an awesome family.  Kids are growing so fast!  It was really nice to have a few days with them.  We went hiking up R Mountain and saw all kinds of bugs and critters.  We went bowling.  And, we got to go with the family to a Kids Fair type thing where they got to do all kinds of activities and enjoy some shave ice!  It was a great visit!

We just heard from Ian today also and he's doing awesome on his mission.  Transfers came this week and he was thinking he'd stay in Puerto Plata serving as not only missionary, but District Leader.  BUT, he got called to be the Zone Leader and was transferred into an area of Santiago.  He's down to 8 months left but he's not in a hurry to start talking about coming home.  Eight months is still a bit to go and there's so much more he can do.  We're very proud that he too is honoring his priesthood and serving so diligently.

School starts tomorrow and we've got three girls attending three different schools!  It's Mallory's last year in High School...Abigail's last year in Middle School and Annie's first year in Middle School.  It should be an exciting year!

Mallory has begun the High School swim season and will be competing soon after school starts.  Annie is on the Stingray Swim Team and will be swimming with Abigail each evening after school.

Life just doesn't get any better and I love our little world of bliss!