It takes a village...

If it takes a village to raise a child...then what does it take for eight children? I have wondered that quite often lately. I know I don't have what it takes alone, hopefully combined with many wonderful friends, family and church leaders we will make it.

After a rough few weeks with 6 bored, restless children-- I decided I needed a time out. Chris was planning a trip to the temple with his brother Matt and I wanted to go too. I didn't know how exactly it would happen, since the temple is over 4 hours away and doesn't allow kids. After phoning a couple of my good friends here, it was set! Katie took Jack, Bryce and Alex. Andrea took Conner, Susanna and Benson.  My sister in law came down from fort Collins to watch my babies.  On the way back, I was struck by how really ridiculous it is to arrange my life enough so I can be absent for even just one day!  I am so grateful to those who sacrificed so that I could be at the temple yesterday.  It has been over a year since Chris and I were able to do a session together.  I know my life won't be like this forever- as nice as "freedom" sounds right now, I know I am going to miss the craziness and the little ones who cause it.

Along with the temple, we were also able to go to the Nature and Science museum there in Denver and some fun outlet malls on the way back in Silverthorn.  Lots of fun in a short 30 hours or so.  We are back to the grind now, only I am somewhat refreshed and replenished.  Hopefully it lasts me a while, since there is still about 3 weeks until school starts!

This was a gorgeous full double rainbow we saw a few Sundays ago.  It was by far the darkest and best one I have ever seen in real life!  Too bad the pictures don't do it justice.