Groneman Family

Erica and I have been looking for something different to do. We've found something we might do, and wanted to let y'all know about it as well, in case you want to do it. It's an "Urban Race", in Salt Lake City . Supposedly it's a lot like the Amazing Race TV show, but smaller scale and local. I've never watched the Amazing Race, so I don't know a whole lot about it. The description basically says it's a "race" in the sense that you want to finish first. But you're allowed to take public transportation, walk, or run (but no bikes, taxis, roller blades, etc) . It's got no course, just objectives and puzzles to solve. I would say there's about an 80% chance we'll sign up for it. If you want to sign up to do it to, let us know so we can maybe get a referral discount.

My life is very busy right now. I'm working 28-32 hours per week m, f, sat, sun afternoon/evenings. Currently I only require a babysitter 1 hour per week. I feel like I can never quite keep up with my housework with my job. Oh well. We'll live without our sheets washed every week. When I'm not working I'm trying to spend quality time with munchkins. when they go down for naps and bed I'm doing surrogacy planning/arranging (some people pay agencies 10K to do all of this for them because there is a TON of stuff to do). I'm also still in charge of a babysitting co-op for about 15 families in my area (mostly ward members). Lots of people just moved in for the new school year so I'm getting them started up with it which takes some time. My calling is pretty great since I'm playgroup coordinator for my ward. I do 2 playgroups per week (1 water, 1 not). yesterday we went to Chic-Fil-A playplace. Today we are going swimming for playgroup. tough calling...

If I was on my home computer I could post some cute pictures. But it is this or nothing folks because I'm at works using steve's laptop right now. I was on a very important phone call yesterday during the girls' nap when I turned around and saw Lydia playing. I kept talking on the phone and went and put her back in her bed. 2 minutes later she was out again. So after I hung up I went and put her back in her bed and peeked through the door crack watching her climb out of her crib (she mastered climbing out of pack and plays a few weeks ago). She was using part of a rail to step on so thankfully I could remove that part. I watched her after that try to climb out for about 10 minutes. She can almost do it, but not quite. It won't be long though. Kiera was sleeping in a toddler bed at this age and ALWAYS stayed in her bed and went to sleep, but I know Lydia will not be the same. As soon as she can escape that will be the end of the nap (which she is very ready to...

Today our Bishop came into Relief Society to urge us to action regarding the next week's fast. He said that there are several members of our ward family, many of whom we would know Nothing about, who could use our prayers and fast to help them with their challenges, both temporal and Spiritual. And he asked us to remember them as we approached next fast Sunday. I likewise know that there are several members of our family who also could benefit from our fasting for them. All of you, I am aware, have different (and some the same) challenges that you face and would like to over-come. There are some VERY worthy and Heaven given desires of our hearts that would like to be fulfilled. So I am simply suggesting that as we turn our hearts towards the fast, that we pray that the righteous desires of our hearts will be granted by an all wise, and loving Father in Heaven.

Marilyn said it all. I'm exhausted. I'll bet Brett & Chad will be glad when I'm dead so I quit enlisting their help for one project or another. At least Brett mowed my lawn for me! We are going to stay in Kirk's cabin again for a long weekend. Leaving Thursday night returning Sunday. My first ATV ride of the year. It's going to be relaxing and MAN am I looking forward to it! The following weekend is relax at the mountain weekend and Benjamin is going with me. Wahoo!

Yesterday we went to Hogle Zoo (after helping out with a yardsale & moving salvaged benches). Emmy loved the Elephants, of course. My work had rented out the zoo for just the company after 5 PM, which included free carousel rides. Emmy loved the carousel. Here's some videos & pictures. (Pictures & Video removed) Emmy in line for the Carousel at the Zoo: Emmy riding the elephant (her favorite) and the tiger: Emmy riding the carousel

Mission: Possible. What more motivation do you really need?