Disneyland

In the beginning

Haunted Mansion Cute sisters
Everyone loves Logan
Jungle Cruise was the Greatest

What a trip. I am still a believer that Disneyland is one of the "Happiest Places on Earth". The pixie dust still washes over the family even when no one is under the age of 10. We had a fabulous time and were able to spend two days playing in Disneyland and California adventure. We had tshirts with our last name on the front but of course no one could read our name. For some reason when people see the name Urmston they forget that phonetics is a principle of the English language. We heard quite a few comments about the family in blue. I forget that most people don't have familiy as large as ours. I was a little nervous about California Adventure because I don't really do rides and after the family rode Tower of Terror and said it was a blast, I tried it. I am still not a thrill rider. The rest of the day I was shot but we still had a great time and ran from ride to ride. We rode Monsters Inc. and at the end there is a large figure of Roz- she made a comment directed at Jordan (the boy in the front with glasses) and pretty much freaked us all out. I felt like Big Brother was watching. I never knew there were people watching but it makes sense in this crazy world. We rode everything at least once and I was happy to go to a drawing class so my head would stop spinning. We ended up with some pretty nice caricatures of Mickey and Donald. We dropped Courtney off at LAX and all but Dad slept on the drive home.

A little Catch Up

Door-knocking#1

Door-knocking #2
Missionary Picture

Well, I am just feeling a little overwhenlmed today. Jordan just finished his mission papers and (he wants to take a new picture for his submission) then it will be off to the brethren. I can't figure it out but this is really an adjustment to know that my son will be on his own for two years. I know the Lord will be by his side but the control freak in me knows that the Lord doesn't check in with mothers, nor does he consult them for input while their sons are serving. I am very proud of him and his example to his younger brothers and cousins. I feel very blessed to be the mother of all of my children. I just never knew how overwhelming this undertaking of motherhood would be. I am amazed and amused everyday by my children.
Today was an Eagle Project day. The scouts in the mighty 5th collected donations for the Homeless Shelter. I had some laughs at the unique food that was donated. Kosher mix for potato pancakes will be a crowd pleaser for sure at the Shelter. The bran flakes that were stepped on along the way will probably be disposed of but then I thought they might be a great crumb topping for the - black lentils? I must be a very boring white bread cook because many of the donated items were food goods that have never seen a spot in my grocery basket. Mason and Marc were at a swim meet and missed out on the fun, but Mason will have to organize the food for donation.
We are loving Bakersfield and love living here with our great friends and family. We do miss our family who have chosen other places to live and hope that a trip to the homeland will be part of your plans for the 08 year.