It's been quite a while since we blogged so I guess we better get back in the swing of things. It's been a busy last month or so. It seems like every time we turn around we are taking Abby to a drum line rehearsal or a soccer practice or a performance or a game or to a friends house or to the store for something she can't live without. And then there is Mac. At times we have to go looking for him to make sure he's still alive and breathing. Mac has finally made the ultimate move for independence. He is now driving the old van to school. If I'm not mistaken, everyone of our kids have driven the van to school or somewhere one time or another except for maybe Cass. And of course, Paige wouldn't be caught dead in the van, especially in the driver's seat! Did you ever drive the old van Cass? The only thing that bothers Mac about the van is it's 5 mpg. You can watch the gas gauge go down when you're driving up the hill to our house.
Griffin has been assigned the responsibility of Zone Leader in the mission. This gives him charge over the missionaries of many districts. He has to coordinate interviews for baptisms, weekly meetings and a monthly zone conference. We are very proud of him at his obedience and his testimony that has been strengthened. We got an email from the mission president that said that Griffin is a very devoted, obedient, hard worker and they trust him with the responsibility he has been given. We love you Grif!
Happy Birthday to our Jonas. How incredibly fast this last year has gone. He already has 8 teeth and can navigate quite freely around the house. And talk about language. He has his own but it can be non-stop at times.
