Trying to keep up...

Well, this will hopefully be pretty short, because I need to get to bed soon. A lot of changes have occurred in our family since I last posted. I am really going to try to keep up better with this blog. I apologize. By now, probably no one has read this since the Christmas letter, because they know I hardly post on here.

So, let's see. Alex left for Afghanistan shortly after my last post. His tour is for 12 months, and he will be home for an R&R in the beginning of July. He's been keeping busy with church, work, and working out. He gives his first talk in Afghanistan this coming Sunday on the Atonement. He will also be ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood soon, which is a HUGE deal for all of us, especially since he's told me that my dad (who is serving nearby in Iraq as a contractor) has said that he will make the trip to ordain Alex! It's also special because this will mean that we will FINALLY be able to be sealed in the temple! We have waited such a long time for this!

As for me, I have lost an additional 20 pounds since the Christmas letter. I have 30 more to go, so hopefully I can reach that by R&R time! :) Just keeping up with the kids and the house takes a lot of my time. I was also released today from my calling as a Primary worker. I'll miss those kiddos! My new calling is district Visiting Teaching supervisor. I have no idea what's in store, but I am willing to learn!

Ammon is turning into such a boy. Bodily functions provide endless laughs for him lately. He loves playing with his sisters but is also struggling with the responsibilities of being the oldest. I am glad I am able to empathize with him.

Ayiana is certainly living up to the meaning of her name, "eternal bloom". She is always surprising us with her wit and attitude. Right now she is waaaay into Ariel. She is still learning to share with her sister.

Noelani is such a sweetie pie. She loves to give kisses and hugs...and the occasional bite. She adores Nursery, and I am so glad that I did not have to struggle with that issue while Alex is away. She loves Dora and Kai-Lan. Since I cut her some bangs, she has recently called herself "Ba-Pap" ('Backpack' is her name for Dora) while looking in a restaurant mirror!

Well, that's the update on the Janeys for now. Hopefully I will be back soon!