week 4.

I was the only one in my family who always swore she'd never live in Arizona.  Ever.  Yet, here I am.  In Arizona.  Settled for life.  Mandi is thankfully down the street, but when she and Nate daydream of cooler climes I silently cringe.  Because I've already lost JoDee, Tyler & Megan to other states.

But a bonus of this unpreferred situation is the blessing that the rare time with my siblings becomes.  The boys & I spent the week in Utah with JoDee.  We painted, played, crafted, rock banded.  But none of that mattered.  It's simply a joy to be with your own people.