THEY GROW UP...AND KEEP LEAVING!

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So I feel sad today. My second oldest, Taylor 19 left today...again. She left last summer to attend college in Utah. It took me a few weeks to get past being sad. Don't get me wrong, I was thrilled for her! I was sad for me. So all year I knew she would spend the summer at home with us and I would have her back, for a while at least. Well, being the amazing person that she is, an AMAZING camp called Gold Arrow ( I attended as a child and so did my kids) has hired her to be their rock climbing instructor. It is a wonderful opportunity for her and I know she loves the smell of the trees, campfires and she adores little kids. She will be in heaven. I on the other hand will miss her like crazy. Why cant they just stay little? I have tried to talk them into this but they just do not seem to agree. I still have the other 3 at home, for now. Until Scott leaves again...this is his LAST summer home before law school and the life of a big boy...ugg do not even get me started on that. I love you Tay....and I am so proud of you. P.S. Scott school called they said stay home lol just kidding...kinda

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Unknown said…
She´s smart, talented, beautiful and overall the most amazing girl i have ever met. i think its a big debate on who misses her more because you got to see her just the other day!
June 15, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Ficklins said…
HA Andrew...from what I hear, if you have it your way..I wont get to have her very long :)Good job on the Mission. You will be home before you know it!
June 15, 2009 at 5:46 PM
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