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!!