Thank you to all those who have expressed concern. From Tonga to Idaho, people actually noticed that I had not posted for awhile, and I appreciate that so much. I am touched when people care.
What have we been up to?
1. Drew went to China. I did not write about it in my blog, for my sweet sister-in-law mentioned that it might not be safe to advertise a house with lone women-folk, although Sarah's Jujitsu is quite frightening.
It was a grueling week without him. Yet, Sarah and I became accustomed to our girl world, and "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" kept Sarah occupied while Mom was losing her breakfast. Drew returned bearing gifts, including the new Harry Potter DVD (bootlegged of course). I cried when Dumbledore died. I love him.
2. We all suffered from sickness besides "morning sickness". Andrew is literally coughing up his lungs. Sarah introduced her Utah cough to balmy Houston, TX.
3.Visited Texas a.k.a. "Katrinaland", for that is why we went (Katrina is my youngest and adored sister). I understand why Texans love Texas so much. The people there are pretty awesome. But, I liked Katrina the most. Now for many pictures:
Katrina is a rockin' fitness instructor. I had this picture taken our last day together directly following her spin class. The photographer was one of her many fans. Katrina is surprisingly popular in Houston. I am also in her fan club. If you visit Texas, Katrina can get you a VIP pass to all of the clubs she teaches at. I loved working out with her every day...twice a day.
Baby Teik. We arrived on Halloween Day, just in time to see Teikers in his American Gladiator glory. He is a laid back happy baby, who is also a Houston legend. He is well loved, just like his mother.
Sarah started traveling at 4:00 a.m. that morning with a cold and was not the happiest, nor alertest of trick-or-treaters.
But, candy heals all sickness.
This was 'how we rolled'.
Okay, so we were the only people with actual swimming suits on. It was Sarah's first trip to the beach. Sarah will live on a beach in her Celestial Kingdom.
The beach was replete with jellyfish. I worried the entire time about stings, but the children miraculously sidestepped all of these creatures.
This is a one baby stroller.
Katrina is the Primary President in her Branch. Space is so limited in their Branch house, that she is teaching Nursery in the hall between the Branch President's office and the Clerk's Office.
And this is the Church. I had to take a picture.
The front. Katrina and her husband Jon, who both hold multiple callings, said that most people talk about, "When I was on my mission" when referring to extraordinary church circumstances, or times when they really grew.
This sweet couple seriously joked that in their future (i.e. after Dental School) they will use the term, "Back at the Branch". It is a missionary experience and a half.
Sevy being an awesome cousin. I was so grateful to have such a great example with Sarah. Sevy (full name Sevryn Kelly after her grandfather and great-grandfather) was unselfish, kind, happy, and fun. She was perfect.
Anyway, these are the Rail happenings, for the last little while. Thank you, all, for being so good to us.
What have we been up to?
1. Drew went to China. I did not write about it in my blog, for my sweet sister-in-law mentioned that it might not be safe to advertise a house with lone women-folk, although Sarah's Jujitsu is quite frightening.
It was a grueling week without him. Yet, Sarah and I became accustomed to our girl world, and "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" kept Sarah occupied while Mom was losing her breakfast. Drew returned bearing gifts, including the new Harry Potter DVD (bootlegged of course). I cried when Dumbledore died. I love him.
2. We all suffered from sickness besides "morning sickness". Andrew is literally coughing up his lungs. Sarah introduced her Utah cough to balmy Houston, TX.
3.Visited Texas a.k.a. "Katrinaland", for that is why we went (Katrina is my youngest and adored sister). I understand why Texans love Texas so much. The people there are pretty awesome. But, I liked Katrina the most. Now for many pictures:
Katrina is a rockin' fitness instructor. I had this picture taken our last day together directly following her spin class. The photographer was one of her many fans. Katrina is surprisingly popular in Houston. I am also in her fan club. If you visit Texas, Katrina can get you a VIP pass to all of the clubs she teaches at. I loved working out with her every day...twice a day.
Baby Teik. We arrived on Halloween Day, just in time to see Teikers in his American Gladiator glory. He is a laid back happy baby, who is also a Houston legend. He is well loved, just like his mother.
Sarah started traveling at 4:00 a.m. that morning with a cold and was not the happiest, nor alertest of trick-or-treaters.
But, candy heals all sickness.
This was 'how we rolled'.
Okay, so we were the only people with actual swimming suits on. It was Sarah's first trip to the beach. Sarah will live on a beach in her Celestial Kingdom.
The beach was replete with jellyfish. I worried the entire time about stings, but the children miraculously sidestepped all of these creatures. 
This is a one baby stroller.
Katrina is the Primary President in her Branch. Space is so limited in their Branch house, that she is teaching Nursery in the hall between the Branch President's office and the Clerk's Office.
And this is the Church. I had to take a picture.
The front. Katrina and her husband Jon, who both hold multiple callings, said that most people talk about, "When I was on my mission" when referring to extraordinary church circumstances, or times when they really grew.This sweet couple seriously joked that in their future (i.e. after Dental School) they will use the term, "Back at the Branch". It is a missionary experience and a half.
Sevy being an awesome cousin. I was so grateful to have such a great example with Sarah. Sevy (full name Sevryn Kelly after her grandfather and great-grandfather) was unselfish, kind, happy, and fun. She was perfect. 
Anyway, these are the Rail happenings, for the last little while. Thank you, all, for being so good to us.
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Happy Halloween (and now Thanksgiving).