sheesh, it's october...

sorry.  this has been a bit of blogging black hole it seems.

we have been getting into the routine that is "back to school" and "extra-curricular activities".
eli is taking piano again with sister ruggles.  he is loving it.  he is also taking private swimming lessons. this has been a really good thing for him.  he is excelling.  it is coming together for him.  it is so fun to watch him progress. cubs is back in full swing.  his cub shirt is too small, the arms are too short and so is the body.  he looks like a big kid in a small dress shirt.  i am going to have to cut all the badges off and get a bigger top.

ida is going to kindermusik classes with glenda evans.  6 years ago, i was taking eli to her same class.  SHE LOVES IT.  the music, the dancing, the instruments.  she giggles and smiles and bursts at the seams.  i also enrolled her in a gymnastics class in cochrane through the university of calgary.  its top notch.  she goes crazy for that too.  it's a really good fit.

besides that, c.j. was just made the elders quorum president for our ward.  what a blessing.  i really feel like this will be a good thing for him.  you are always happier when you are serving others.  getting out of your own head space.  stepping out of your box.  i am excited for him and the quorum and the things they will do and accomplish.

and on a "camino" note, mum and dad are literally 10 km away from finishing the camino.  i facetimed them the other day and they are great!  i can't wait to see their final pics.  i am sure a big fat cry will be in order.  such a journey deserves one.  they have been disconnected for over a month from the silly junk of life and have just walked.  thought.  observed.  hurt.  pushed.  they say it's been an amazing trip.

at the highest point of the trail, there is a tall post.  pilgrims for a 1,000 years have placed a stone or memento at this place.  the other day they sent pics showing the piece of slate they place there at the very top of the mound. they had etched all the grandkids names on it.  i boobed of course.  it was touching to me.  super proud of them. enjoy the pics.