Oh, I'm a terrible blogger!! I must repent and be better. Life is good and busy. What has happened since last time I wrote? Emelie is engaged. -yes, she will marry David Renman on the 24 July next summer in the Stockholm temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter day saints. We are excited and happy for her!

Stephanie and Bruce were here for the summer to visit and we had a wonderful month together with them We went to All song at ¨skansen, the Beach, Took a boat ride to an island, Went to Sundsvall, went to our cabin and tons of other stuff! We are grateful for our kids and love having them here and close by.

It's now the holiday season, Advent is here and I love all the lights!! We have advent up and on Monday for family night we will get out all the rest of the decor except the tree. In Sweden you don't put up the tree until right before christmas and you have it up until 20 days after!! Then you dance around it and then throw it out. The kids loved this when they were young and I want to keep it alive for the grandkids someday! Good night all And I am going to get better at doing this.

Kristin

It's always a wonderful feeling when you come home from church and the peace and happiness lingers! I love the gospel and all that it does for me and my family.
I am so grateful for my family and the love and joy that we share. I am blessed to have the best husband in the world who loves and respects me. He is happy about all of my achievements.
The world is so full of so many trying to find there way and to find happiness. It's so grate to know where you can find these things. It's wonderful to have a family around you and being able to enjoy them. Thanks to all of you!! Have a good day and take care of each other, Kram

Saturday and all is well. The house got cleaned yesterday and the shopping is done!! Two big things for me to do before the weekend really begins. Today I will spend my day with all my "adopted" grandkids. The Stegeby 5, Elli, Cassie, Gabbi, Jacob and Patrik will be here. I will also have Breanna and Melissa Lima here. ´There Mom is going to the temple for the first time today and i have the privilage of being the babysitter. I love children and I love having them in my home. I think we will bake some cookies together.

I also need to get better about going on my walks. I have been sloughful the last few days. I feel so good when I am out there and walking. I've lost so far 4 kilos this year and my goal of 15 is well on it's way. I have soon reached the 1/3 way point. Hang in there is the name of the game.

"Take time for the little things in life. "

Emelie has spent alot of time lately scanning in old pictures of the family. I've had time to reminis about the past and many of the good times i've had with my family. My children have grown up so fast as I am sure many mothers think and i'm grateful that i followed the Prophets advise and stayed home and took care of my family instead od being out in the working field. I remember vividly the day they layed my first child, my daughter Stephanie, in my arms, and I felt the incredible joy that only this can bring. I've felt an exquisite joy for each of the 3 spirits that have come into our family. Is there any greater joy then motherhood?

Now my small are no longer small. They are trying to find there own way in this big world. I see them facing challenges and experiencing joy. what a wonderful feeling to think back on the little things we've done together. I will always cherish the younger years but have even greater joy as I see them developing into wonderful, strong and spiritual adults. My heart is full!

I even look forward to the future and the time when I can be called a Grandmother! They say that being Grandparents is the dessert of life and I love desserts!!!!

Have a great day and remember, in the whelms of life and all there is to do, take time for the little things.

Time to start a blogg about our family! Our family consists of Michael, the dad, Kristin, the mom, Stephanie,22 married to Bruce Drennan, Emelie 18, and Nicklas 17. We are a happy family and feel lucky to be members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints. We believe that our family can continue on forever if we do our part, doesn't that sound great. I will try to keep this up to date of the many happenings of our family and fill you in on what the future brings!!