We're Back!!

We are alive! We just returned from a trip to China, Seoul and also enjoyed a visit from my cousin Regan. The kids played the first round of the SKAC soccer tourney at GIFs and are looking forward to playing the second round in Busan. I'll be updating with pictures from our China trip very soon!! It's been a month since I last updated and at least that long since I've felt like I had a moment to spare. I apologize to friends and family for getting so hopelessly behind on answering emails. I hope to catch up soon!!! Ray, Jane, my parents and friend Mitzi have been on my mind daily. I hope your all doing well.

It's Sunday evening and I'm enjoying the cool fall breeze coming through my bedroom window, a cup of peppermint tea and a moment of solitude. Bob took the kids to school to play soccer a couple of hours ago and I expect them to return any minute now. I'm completely exhausted after hiking to Mt. Waryong with the Carlson's this afternoon. Bob and the big kids have gone before but this was a first for Lauren and I. The climb is straight up and brutal but I finally made it and was greeted with what took you so long, from my kids!! Lauren was unbelievable, I am amazed by her ability to keep up with her siblings. She hiked along with Bob and Aaron making it to the top well before me and back down again with energy to spare.

It's nice to be back home but I need to buckle down and get the household under control. There is always shopping and laundry to be done plus the weekly activities I've committed to. I promised myself that I wasn't going to participate in any extra-curricular activities this year. Not because I don't enjoy it, but because it's very easy to over commit. Last year I felt like I had little time left for myself or home. Well, I'm not very good at keeping my promises.