Where to start?

Since I wrote last - we've had lots going on.  Here are some things I could write about:

Our family vacation

Our family visiting us here

A family (and friend) baptism

Last night's FHE

Our family outing today

Stuff the kids have said/done

Layne's employment saga

Summer happenings

People moving

Our move???

the list could go on and on...and on and on...

Where to start?  Hmm...

Any requests?

Different But Just The Same

What's different?  Layne is done!!!  He handed in the final draft of his dissertation on Monday.  He had already defended and 'walked' - it was just a matter of editing.  That's quite the process!  It seems there are several individuals/committees that need to proof and sign off on it before it's official.  Each time Layne handed it over he needed to wait until they finished and then edit before passing it along.  It's taken a couple of months.  It's been 2 1/2 months since he 'walked'.  Now there's just the employment process - it also seems to be a long one.  

Before

During

After

We're proud of you Layne!

The same?  Layne doesn't really feel done because he still goes to the same lab to do the same research to come home to the same family living in the same student housing.  I think he's ready for a change - except for the family part.  I think he's OK with being 'stuck' with us.

Jog Your Memory

I saw this on Brooke's blog and thought to try it.  It's one I haven't seen before.  (I tried to do a link to the blog - but, I haven't learned how to do that yet.  The one thing I tried, didn't work.  The kids need help - I'll try later.  Thanks for your patience.  You're welcome to share a 'how-to' tip.)

Here is a fun little game...Leave a comment on my blog of a memory that you and I have had together. It doesn't matter if you've known me for a short time, or a long time, anything you remember! Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you...

BTW - you do not need to have a blog to leave a comment!  You don't even need to commit to putting this on your blog if you have one - you can just write a memory anyway.

Week in Review - Take Two (First Week of July)

So far behind...

There are several things I have been thinking to blog about in the last couple of weeks.  I feel like I'm just so far behind.  I plan on doing a slideshow for a week review.  But, it's from 2 weeks ago!  I feel like I just haven't had the time to put it together.  It shouldn't be that hard, right?  I have spent time figuring out which pictures I want to use.  It'll just be a matter of putting it together.  

I feel like I'm behind in my summer too.  I was going to do so many cool things with the kids and get a bunch of stuff done.  Apparently, I do not thrive well without pressure.  This summer has been a very relaxed one.  Who knows?  Maybe it's what we needed.