I noticed on Amy's blog tracker that it has been 5 weeks since I last updated our blog. Where did those weeks go? I assure you that this was not due to my lack of things to say, but of my inability to organize my thoughts enough to put them.......on paper.....or in type.....what is the correct wording........in blog?

I have been sitting here this morning reflecting over this last summer. I can't believe the leaves are starting to turn......we had to cover what's left of the garden last night to protect it from frost. These are sure signs that this summer is almost past. I still have so many things on my "want to do" list not to mention the "have to do" list!

Last month, David and I were privileged to attend a seminar on mentoring our children. The emphasis was on truly mentoring your children to be leaders. We were encouraged to do an inventory of everyone we "mentor" including our spouses and self. It was humbling to realize just how much I don't know my children, my husband, or myself. I really was uncomfortable with not being able to answer what my children's biggest fears, interests, or fondest dreams were. Wow! For that matter what are mine? I have enjoyed learning more about what they are really thinking (ok more than bullying their sister or their latest light saber fights!) Their answers were not at all what I thought they would be!
I think the most impacting thing I came home with was the quote "Your children are worth the effort!" It is too easy for me to get distracted by cleaning, cooking, laundry, blogging, Facebook, wanting a house, etc. My children are so worth the effort and time it takes to make the chages needed to give them the Leadership Education they need.

To think this is only one area of thought for this summer!! I'll save the others for another day (or month)!

Happy Birthday Dylan!

Today is Dylan's third birthday. I can't believe how fast time flies!

Playing at the Park Alaska Style

These pictures are for our friends and familiy that don't live in AK. These were taken between midnight and 12:30 am. No, we don't usually take our kids to the park at midnight even though it is light all night here. This was Summer Solstice night so the whole town was awake.

I think this was taken at midnight.

Cutting down trees to make room for the house we are hoping to build.

Eventually

No, he's not going after his sister!

I guess she takes dog sitting literally!

Swimming goggles in the brush pile....

We're using reading to Dylan as an excuse to get out of cleaning our rooms!