Well, I can only imagine that everyone is still recovering from family vacation and family reunion. I have been busy this week getting back into the swing of work, trying to catch up on housework that I let go while I had family here, trying to get caught up on temple work, trying to get back into a routine and I have to tell you, it is not easy. Maybe you have found the same thing to be true for you and your family. I have hit the pillow each night exhausted. And a little lonely that my house is now quiet and no one is here to say "grandma". I had to go out visiting teaching, prepare a Relief Society lesson for tomorrow and do a variety of odd things this week that has kept me busy as well so it isn't like I have not been busy, but there was definitely something missing in life here in St. George. I sure hope that you all found time to stop and remember some of the fun things we did...can't recall which I enjoyed the most,but I sure enjoyed the talent show, the temple, the time at Pine Valley, McKenna's farewell, the game at Sherri's on Wednesday night, homemade ice cream, making hand prints of grandchildren, visiting, just being together. I hope your families will recall some good times with cousings. It does get hectic for sure. Rick and I got up at 6 this morning and took a walk in the neighborhood and we were the only ones up that early I believe.It was cool outside and quiet and I totally enjoyed. Now the heat of the day forces us to be inside and stay cool under fans and air conditioning. For those of us fortunate enough to live in Utah, we get a vacation day this week to celebrate Pioneer Day. Yeah. I will head north to attend the Mayfield reunion and this year there will be a temple trip into SLC on Friday. I love that they added a temple trip for all the Mackay cousins. Should be quite the trip. Cassie (Chad's wife) had discouraging news this week. Her youngest son, Ben, who is 6 years old was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes. He will have to be on insulin the remainder of his life. His blood sugar was over 500 and normal is 60-90. This is quite serious for a little guy who should not eat much sugar forever. Think of all the birthday parties and teenager parties, etc. Rick's wife died at 59 due to complications with diabetes and his grandson, Colton was diagnosed at age 9 so their family understands how dangerous it is. It is such a difficult disease and sometimes even with great compliance, people have issues with blindness, neuropathy, etc. My heart breaks for her. Please keep them in your prayers and thank God everyday that you have healthy children. Hope to be reading some blogs soon. Love from a grateful Mom.