Family Dinner-Canceled

 When I sent out the reminder for our family dinner this month, I heard nothing.  Then I got a message from Sara and then Blaine saying they just had too busy of a weekend to attend the family dinner.  I am so disappointed that they do not see the family dinner as a priority.  They just don't seem to understand that the family dinner is the highlight of my month.  I start planning the day after one Family Dinner for the next and this month I had some really fun valentine activities planned.

Sara had a family outing with her family and Ashlyn had her first date which really surprised me because she is not 16 for several months.  Blaine has come with just the kids many times so I am not sure why he wouldn't just bring the rest of the kids--that would be great.  But, I do understand busy and so I will try not to let the disappointment take me over.

These are the pictures Ashlyn sent to me from her dance/date.  I didn't know that the school had dances on Sunday.  The first picture is her date, the second picture is her with her cousin that she is very close too.

I love my grandchildren so very much.  When moving to Cedar I thought it would be much more visiting with Blaine and his family but it sure hasn't worked out to be that way.  Never the less, I am happy for whatever time we are able to spend together and hopefully we will be able to get together in March.  Life can sure take us over and priorities can be hard to get right.  The disappointment of the dinner cancellation has made me think about my own priorities and I have come to realize that I have made visiting with family my largest priority and it is something I can not control.  I am going to work hard the rest of the month to find some other things that are important to me to prioritize and hopefully it will help me to be able to fill my own sad feelings with joy and happiness.  I know that with Heavenly Father's help I will be able to do this.  I also feel that everything happens for a reason so perhaps this is what is meant to be.  I know I am a bit sad today, but also very happy to live in a beautiful place  and experience so many fun times with Ambur and others.  Indeed I am very blessed.