Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Empty nesters

We have been "empty nesters" for about 3 1/2 years, but it hasn't been too bad cause Celeste and Joe have been living in the same town. We could see them at church or just call and invite them to eat with us at any given time. It didn't make the empty nesters seem so bad cause they were close. Anyone who knows me well knows that I love having family around. Kids and grandkids are my life. Well that all changed a couple of weeks ago when Celeste and Joe decided to move to the "big city". Oh it is only 35 minutes away but it is a stark difference from having them a couple of minutes away. Happy for them but it has not been fun!
Good thing we have fun things to look forward to. I am going to visit Julia and family in a week for 7 days. Julia is expecting their 3rd child and she and I can use some fun time to visit and prepare for the new baby. AND we are planning on spending Thanksgiving with some of our kids at our house. Whoever can get away is coming. And Christmas plans are in St. George with Ryan and Julia's families and anyone else that can come. Jane will be having their new little girl in November so we will be adding to the family 2 more babies. YEA! Thank goodness for Families & Holidays.

3 comments:

Janae' said...

I am sad for you that your family is all out of Conway but yes thank good ness for blogs these days huh.. Can't wait to spend the weekend with you at the retreat..

Celeste and Joe said...

You do realize that we live the same distance that your husband drives almost everyday of his life and has for the past 20 years? We could be in San Antonio instead you know.....your cracking me up!

Anonymous said...

I'm so excited for you to spend next week with Julia! I hope you have a great time with the girls. We miss you!