The past twenty-three years of my life have been constant change. I first moved at 5 days old, and Jonathan and I are now preparing for our 4th move in our short three years of marriage. I couldn't tell you how many times I moved in between. Beyond just moving, life is busier everyday. I love the following quote because I am one of those people that keeps believing that someday things will slow down, life won't be as busy, though it never does.
"Time never stands still; it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes.
This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now." President Thomas S. Monson-General Conference October 2008
This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now." President Thomas S. Monson-General Conference October 2008
I am trying to find joy in the journey though I feel like I never get everything done, including keeping up with blogging.
So here is the latest news on the Raders...
We just made an offer on a house in Queen Creek, Arizona. Here is a picture, though it isn't a very good one. We should hear back about it sometime this week. We have been blessed to come to one of the only areas where we could buy a home right now. We'll see how it goes. We hope to be moved before Christmas.
We absolutely love Arizona; don't get me wrong. But being from the Appalachian mountains, I generally use the changing of temperatures and leaves to distinguish the change of the seasons. Yes, it is still pretty warm here, but who can say that they can wear shorts the week of Halloween and feel comfortable. It has been hard to get into fall festivities though. To try to improve the situation, we took the kids to a pumpkin patch on Friday night. It was fun, but my pictures aren't great. Jonathan and I were too busy trading off babies to have patience with good pictures. 
And here are a few other cute pictures to catch up...
9 comments:
So cute...oh how I miss you guys. Morgan has been asking a lot about Leighton lately. She doesn't quite understand that you moved...
Congrats on the house...I'm jealous..but in the good way.
I am excited for ya! You guys look like you are doing well! I love your pictures and miss yall. You look great.
Hey Raders how exciting for your family! Not sure but we might move out there next year. We will have to keep in touch. Thanks so much for the beautiful baby shower, also for the gifts and for your care and concern for our family. You are by far one of the most Christlike women I know! I also hope you and your husband will let us know when you are moving so we can help with the kids or the packing/loading and whatever you might need. Hope we get to have a few more play dates before you move! Thanks again!! :D
These pics are sooo cute and the house looks wonderful!!
I'm glad to hear an update Holly! I'm sorry that yo uhave to move again, but at least you are getting into your own house and that is something worth celebrating. Your children are as adorable as always and I'm glad you're trying to get into the spirit of the holidays.
I can't believe that you are buying a house!!!! I love it. The kids are so freakin adorable. Oh, Holly you look really good. We miss you guys.
SOOOO adorable! Congrats on the house! Keep the posts coming! :)
Holly, I found your blog from other friends from the 34th ward. That's great that you guys are doing so well! I hope the house works out for you. Your kids are getting so big (and cute).
-Kathy and Rusty Gregory
Random question...my cousin lives in Queen's Creek. Valerie & Jim Millspaugh (I never can remember how to spell their last name). They have two kids Nicole & Trevor. Anyway if you run into them.
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