leaves in the fall

it's interesting to me how many emotions one can feel in one week. i was so stressed and bummed out earlier this week with the kids and then with home, almost to the point of despair. then jeffrey got a call for an interview in atlanta, georgia with owens corning for a job next summer and i was filled with so much excitement i could hardly contain myself. then i got little sleep and although i was happy, i felt drugged. then another kind of excitement rushed over me as we welcomed brynn home from her mission in portland, oregon. then today despite being tired and wired from being excited, i felt peaceful. the reason was friends. we hung out with our friends beef and karie and just did simple things. we ate lunch, went shopping at ross, raked some leaves, played in the leaves with our kids, ate dinner, etc. i just love that it is the simple things in life that bring us calm and peaceful moments. feelings of being ok and happy with your life. thanks friends!