'Big Girls Don't Cry' - The Four Seasons

Whoever wrote that song, never had to leave their 2nd son at the MTC. It was so much harder this time. I know that having 2 sons on a mission will be a sweet blessing, but I think one of the reasons I was so sad yesterday was my reconciliation with the passage of time. As I look back on those years when Spencer and Taylor were small, it couldn't possibly have been more than 15 years ago...it feels like it was just yesterday!

The chapters in our family book when all 7 of us were home together are written and done, but I can look forward to the unknown, exciting adventures in the chapters that are yet to come. Just give Gary and I a few days to mourn and wander aimlessly about. I know when we get that first letter from Taylor at the MTC and another great email from Spencer in Pennsylvania, our hearts will be comforted and we will be grateful.

I wouldn't want them doing anything else in their lives right now, but today, I just miss my little boys.

'We'll Bring the World His Truth' - Childrens' Songbook #172

Sunday was a glorious day. My heart is so full. Elder Taylor Judd gave a wonderful, humble, heartfelt talk, and so many of his family and friends traveled to be with us, that we couldn't help but rejoice and enjoy the moment. We are trying to savor every minute we have left with him, so this entry is short, but I hope you enjoy some of the pictures from the day.

'Everything Changed' - Taylor Judd

I haven't blogged much lately. We've been busy trying to cram a lot into these last couple of weeks with Taylor. Yesterday he recorded the song he wrote about his 'Sacred Grove experience.' He wanted to finish it before his non-farewell this Sunday. If you'd like to hear it, you can go to http://www.theneighborhoodjukebox.com then click on inspirational and scroll down to Taylor's name. You can even vote if you like it. If you'd like an mp3 copy just let me know and I'll send you one!

'The Candyman' - Sammy Davis Jr.

We are all on a sugar high at our house...it was a very successful Halloween night! Warm weather and little legs that can run fast and cover a lot of territory make for a heavy pillowcase full of candy. Sarah's was the lightest of the loads, as she volunteered to shepherd several little girls in our neighborhood. Enjoy these pictures of the 8th grade Elmo and his best friend, our AF basksetball player, and our cute girly nerd and her fans.