Relief through Hurricane Emily

Not many people are glad when hurricanes make landfall. They cause a lot of destruction. But here in central Texas, hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico bring rain and cooler weather. It has been beautiful for the last couple days. I can finally send the kids out to play before 7pm and the evenings are downright cool. So we've been enjoying Hurricane Emily. BUt we hope that the people affected by the storm are recovering. Other news: I got called to be the first counselor in the young women organization on Sunday. I figured that since Nate had just been called to be Elders Quorum President that I would be off the hook as far as callings went. But the Lord proved me naive I guess. I am looking forward to this calling though. I have been really impressed by the Young Women of our ward. They are good girls. And now I know who to call when I need a baby sitter!! Aspen has created a cooking club with her friends in the neighborhood. So far they have made snickerdoodles. Very delicious. Nate has a new cooking hobby--homemade icecream. Good stuff -- but not for the waistline. So far we've tried fresh blackberry chocolate chunk swirl, fresh peach, rocky road, and chocolate peanutbutter cup icecream. The only hardship is making the ice cream disappear in time for Nate to make a new flavor. Not much else is happening. Still trying to get more sleep, the kids are bored, and we are counting down the days till we go to South Padre (glad we didn't go this week - Hurricane Emily hit 100 miles south of the island.) If anyone wants to come you are welcome to join us. It will be August 7 - 13. Enjoy the pics and have a great day. Summer vacation rocks!!!