Church and a new calling

I was out of town this weekend so I wasn't able to write an entry. I sure did miss my family while I was gone. I eneded up calling Jim every couple of hours just to hear him and the girls. I loved talking to Violatte and Annalee on the phone. It's so hard to be gone. Even if it is just for 30 hours. I just love them all so much that I don't like to be away.

They had fun while I was gone. First of all, they did a lot of work on the house and getting things done that meant a lot to me. (Jim is so awesome!) They also went swimming. The girls (and Jim) love to swim! Jim said that Annalee liked being in the water toys ok, but she really loved to be on her belly in the water and swim by kicking her legs. I think we are going to have to take them swimming a lot this year.

My conference that I went to was good. It was for Mary Kay and it made me do a lot of thinking. I've been trying to decide what my goals are. It is really hard for me to figure out what is the best way to balance my family, my job, and my callings.

Speaking of callings, I got a new calling in church today. I was called and sustained as a ward missionary. I am so excited about this calling! I have been so anxious for them to call me so I can start working. I love missionary work and I love teaching. I think it is going to be wonderful! It is going to take quite a bit of time, though, and that is why I am not sure what to do with my business. I know that we need the money and I know that I need something to do that helps me in the ways Mary Kay helps me. I'm just not sure what level I should be working at.

Violatte is now officially three years old! Where did my baby go? It's so hard for me to see her grow up like this. It happens so fast. (When people would say that I would just roll my eyes, but now I see that it really is true!)

Annalee learned a new word today. She said "missionaries." Violatte and Annalee are always so happy to see the missionaries. In Sunday School class Annalee loves to share her toys and books with the missionaries. It's so cute! I love my girls!