September

My camera's battery died in August and I forgot to bring the charger with me so September the next month I have documented memories of.  I wish I had August because filled with family, fun, swimming, and tons more!

September started with packing and driving to Boise to fly to Oregon.

The kids were excited to get some ice cream and see their cousins for a few hours before getting on the plane the next morning.

We flew to Oregon and was able to hang out with my great childhood friend Chelsea.  It was fun going to a street fair and we got to have some good hawaiian food along with sno cones.  Our next stop was My Dad's where the kids got to play blocks with My Step Mom and "swim" in the hot tub.  

We then rented a car and drove to Southern Oregon to go to my friend from middle school Kayla and Scott's wedding.  It was so much fun seeing the amazing wedding and catching up with old friends.

The next day my Mom and I drove to Cresent City, California to see my cousins and aunt and uncle.  It was fun for the kids to finally see the ocean and run through the waves with their Grammy. 

Luke didn't like the feel of the sand on his knees so he bear crawled everywhere. hahah

We also got to see my friend from Highschool Alex and her cute son Isaiah.  The kids had a blast hanging out and being silly.  It was great to be able to catch up since the last time we saw each other was when she was pregnant with Isaiah.  

Blind Obedience

So I need to rant a little bit.

It has been a while since I have been asked if "Oh you don't do that because it is against your religion?"

When I was younger I said "yeah" But now that I am a little older I really dislike that quesiton.  And I REALLY dislike having to answer it with a simple "yes"

There is SO MUCH MORE to "against my religion"

My answer is: yes my church says no, but I have made the decision personally and spiritually.  But how do you answer a question like this without sounding self righteous?

If there is something I am "told not to do" I hope you know me well enough that I would actually study it out personally and spiritually and then make the decision that I know and believe is right for ME.

I don't do this to judge others because who I am to do that.  I do it because it is a personal decision that is between me and my God.

So to avoid sounding to preachy, I will end this tyraid.