My Class Reunion Trip

I decided to go ahead and take the time to write a little about my class reunion trip... the strange thing about my life as many of you already know, is that I didn't live in one place long enough to develop much of anything let alone a reputation. It would seem that I have waited until later in life to do that... for example, recently Dan was talking to someone about our upcoming Youth Conference, and she asked if there would be outlets available for blow dryers etc... he told her yes, and that I was bringing mine. She then proceeded to tell him, "oh, if your wife is coming then I am bringing my flat iron too! I KNOW she will!" I have no idea who this woman is. Therefore, I am aware that I have finally developed a reputation. Not a bad one... not necessarily a good one either... but nonetheless, a reputation. I was going on a fishing trip in the picture to the right. Enough said.

On this recent trip to Idaho Falls, which by the way is not the school I even actually graduated from, but was the school I had fonder memories of, I found out a few things about myself. (I went to Skyline for my Junior year and half of my senior year... and then of course I moved.) The first thing I learned about me is that I have more often than not, had exceptionally great friends. I have had LOTS of acquaintances in school and in life, but the people I consider "friends" and have kept on my Christmas card list are really worth the stamp and the trees that give their lives every year so I can write my annual Christmas letter. Second, I am really grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life, because at my 20 year reunion I had an up close and personal look at what my life could have been like. Third, I really needed to go this reunion to feel like I "belonged" somewhere with all the moving I did as a kid... but I am over that now. I reconnected with some great people... most of all Carmonie Peterson and her wonderful family, but I don't need to live in the past, because my present is way better than I ever dreamed! And Last but not least, some people age WAY better than others... must be all that clean livin' and losing the "butt rocker" hair. It was a very enlightening walk down memory lane... and I don't feel a day over 38.

Skyline wasn't quite as spectacular as I remembered....

And here is our old house... I kept saying... "wow the trees have really grown! I don't remember them being so big." To which Dan of course reminded me... "They weren't, it was over 20 years ago!" I do have some great memories about living here. It was definitely the right place at the right time.

Well, here a few pictures of my girls, and then I will go... McKenna gorgeous as ever... And the last three are of Courtney... 1)looking cute, 2)with her new friends... 3)and having to leave her new friends to come home. Seriously the drama!!!!! ... when the first boy breaks up with her it will be the end of the world! Wait, who am I kidding! She probably won't ever experience that! She will TELL them when she is done with them and they will be the ones crying!