That's right. We are moving from Hawaii and going to West Virginia to join the majority of the Mitchell clan. My dad must have some super powers that he uses to control our minds and make us come together as a family. Watch out Grant and Bryan!! Just kidding. No, we just can't survive here in Hawaii any longer and my dad has been kind enough to offer us jobs to help us get back on our feet. Les is still going to run RSVP from there since the time zone difference is so accommodating. We fly out on the 27th of this month. We're excited to be near family and the boys are so excited to see Ron and Audra's dog!! Grayson is excited to see snow. He thinks somehow snow appears on Christmas. I had to let him down easy that here in Hawaii it just doesn't make it!!Grandma Meyers is joining us for Christmas this year. My cousin Bryce is graduating from BYU Hawaii today and so Paul, Kim and Grandma came up for that. Kim and Grandma took me shopping for Christmas so the boys could enjoy a tree, stockings and a couple gifts. I'm so grateful for all of our family. We really couldn't have made it without you. I get overwhelmed right now with gratefulness and humbleness. It will be fun to have Grandma here. We love watching old movies together, cooking in the kitchen and just being together.
Well, I'll throw in a couple more book recommendations. Glad you liked "Wodney Wat" Jaime!! We love it. Great Christmas gift!!
The first book today is "Sleeping Beauty" illustrated by my favorite illustrator, K. Y. Craft. Her pictures are amazing!! Just about any book she illustrates I love.She has several fairy tale books out there. Great ones for gifts or for collecting.
The second book is "The Fantastic Drawings of Danielle" by Barbara McClintock. Fabulous illustrations and charming story. This little girl and her photographer father live in Paris. The father gets sick and Danielle uses her special talent of drawing fantastic pictures to help out. My boys even enjoyed this story and the illustrations were so fun and imaginative.
Again, let me know if you like these books, if you're interested in more, etc.
4 comments:
Wow! That's great! It will be nice to have you guys close by so you can see your brother and of course your little nephew dax. Can't wait to see you around Christmas time then...
I really cannot believe you're moving! From what I remember last year of Lewisburg I think you will like it. It's quite charming and beautiful and the best part like you said is the connection with family. I never thought in a million years 3 of the 5 would be living in the same town! We're so happy to be this close! Fingers crossed if you get here soon enough we will get to see you on the 28th - I hope!
Rachel, I love the Christmas setting on your blog! It definitely feels like Christmas! Your family will be blessed to have you so close. I know your "Hawaiian Family" has been blessed in the short time you have been here. You have touched the hearts of many with your love, service, and testimony. We love you and will miss you - "Aloha-oe, Aloha-oe - One fond embrace, A ho'i a'e au, Until we meet again."
My Sister...
I am choked up right now. Your stay in Hawaii has definitely been short and sweet. I know it wasn't a very easy decision to return to Hawaii and then to leave again. I also know paradise is anywhere you want it to be and especially where there is 'ohana in West Virginia. You and your dear husband Les & your family will be kept close to our hearts always. Our lives have been deeply blessed to have this short time to spend with you all. Thank you for the many tender moments! We are blessed to have the gospel of Jesus Christ to bring us closer to oneanother.
Just know we love you all and wish you well. Keep on blogging because I DO READ IT AND ENJOY IT ALOT! Thank you for your delicious recipes and book recommendations! Thank you for the tears, joys, laughter and good times. (and the onolicious pies)
A hui hou kakou malama pono! Until we meet again. Take care! Aloha
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