Never a Dull Moment

Times goes by so fast when you're busy.  Over the last few months there have been many milestones.  

First, Nick got his driver's license in June 2015.  Our first teenager to drive! Connor got his in September and Ally is hoping to get hers by the end of the year.  Having extra drivers is AWESOME! 



Also, exciting is that Jeff and I traveled to Europe for some much needed alone time.  We went to Scotland and Paris.  

In the fall, the kids went back to school.  Ally is a senior, Nick and Connor are juniors, Natalie is an 8th grader and Adam is a 6th grader.  It was my first time having a child do senior pictures: 

Goodbye House of Children, Hello House of Teenagers

We are officially a house full of teenagers and pre-teens!  Ally is 17, Connor is 16, Nick is 15, Natalie is 13 and Adam is 11.  I feel my role of mother has been completely transformed.  And, I have to admit, this phase is a lot harder.  I miss the easy life of changing diapers, functioning on 3 hours of sleep, and stepping on Legos!  Now life is filled with keeping teenagers organized, focused, and emotionally happy, while at the same time strengthening testimonies and teaching independence.  Everyday is filled with small successes and failures, which I've learned is okay.  Life doesn't have to be perfect.  In other words, it's okay to admit you don't live in the Garden of Eden.  :)