Pioneer Day in Kanosh

We always have fun on Pioneer day! This year was a special treat because my brother Michael, his wife Joanne, and their kids Brent & Chelsea stopped on their way up to BYU Idaho (dropping off Chelsea). My parents came down too. We all had SUCH a nice visit! Another bright point of the day was that my old 1st counselor came down! Karen Baadsgaard and her family came down from Roosevelt (sp?). It was so grea to see them! Can't believe how big the kids are! The funniest part of the day was the greased pig contest (yes, a real pig - and the winner takes him home!) Usually the circle is so tight around the poor piggy that there's no chance it's getting away. However, this year he did! Should have seen the crazy crowd running after the little piggy! Too hilarious!

We're not CRIMINALS!

...in other words - our background checks finally cleared for foster care!!! I talked to our liscenser yesterday and we have an appointment set up for a week from today for our home study! I'm SOOOO excited!!!! Thankfully, we had a party at our house in the basement a little over a week ago - so all the rooms are finally switched around. Now I just want to do a little extra scrubbing (I know, not really neccessary - but I want to get it done anyway). Need to install our little magnetic locks for the few cupboards with harmful chemicals, put up the fire alarm in the basement, and sort/compile all the chemical things (deciding where what things will live). AND I'll be gone this weekend to my sister Anna's wedding shower! So I've got a busy week ahead of me. Busy, but SO exciting!!!!