February 2nd-3rd

 Alexis finally changed her last name legally, so made a trip up here since she’s still a Maryland resident with all her military moving. That meant we got a weekend with her and our not so sure about us at first baby boy!

They made it here on Delaney’s birthday, so that was fun. Bubba and Jeanne’s gift arrived a few days late - a cd player for one of our 90’s girls that still loves cd’s. 

The groundhog saw his shadow so more winter blah blah. 

The girls went to piano and Johnna sent them home with a pair of new jeans she couldn’t use and I could. I’m a hand-me-down lover!

Alexis left and then I truly felt the let down of allllll the busy-ness and emotions and winter greys and all.the.things. It felt like I had been running since before Thanksgiving and I finally could rest, physically and emotionally. Rest is good. I’m grateful I had time to process and be safe and warm in my little home. 10 years is a long time. I’ve been a relief society President for half my marriage. My girls don’t really remember a time when I wasn’t. It’s been such a huge and blessed part of my life every day for 10 years. I feel so fortunate to have these experiences. It’s so bittersweet. I will miss visiting the wards, working with my presidency, the ward presidents, the other stake relief society presidents, and the stake council. And I’m also pretty excited to be in my ward and with my family. Adi is leaving this year and I’m craving all the time with her. It really feels the way I imagine coming home from a mission would feel. And like, I knew it wouldn’t last forever, and I wouldn’t want it to, but there’s also a sadness because it will never be the same. I can say now that I’m a month out that the sweet is overriding the bitter, but it’s been a process for sure. 

In other news, Laura was visiting Megan in Georgia so Christian and crew drove up to spend time with them. 

I love these people and the special relationships we have. ❤️❤️❤️ They got to hold Katie’s new baby and I’m so jealous!

Also this.