First Day of School

Another school year has begun. It felt weird to not be all excited and stressed out about my new class. I really missed it. I am enjoying the more relaxed feeling as I began this year as the TSA at Manila. I think it will be a great year. Especially since I'll be getting my Master's degree from SUU this year.

Our baby isn't a baby anymore. No more elementary school kids.

Janna-7th grade

Jeffrey-9th grade

Cammie-11th grade

Manila Elementary TSA (Teacher on Special Assignment)

Barney Family Reunion and 5K

We had our annual Barney family reunion this morning. This was the first time we had it in the morning and we did a 5K and 1 mile fun run for the "kids" since so many of our clan like to run. Auntie and mom got the food for us and had it ready for the runners as they finished.

Logan, Marcus, Brayden

Matt and Beth

Auntie, Lindy, RaeAnn

Laura and daughter, Lindy, RaeAnn and Amberly

The Hogge Family

Mike, Rand Mike's daughter, Ron

George, Debbie, Vince, Joseph, Beth

The Barney Girls-Dallas, Ria, Maryann, Susan

Sammy, Cammie, Amberly

Brian, Glen, Sammy, Jackson

Lydia, Arrie, Jade, McKayla

Lydia, Arrie, McKayla, Frances

Allie, Janna, Kylee

Jack and Jenny

Laura and Becky

Marcus

Mike and daughter

Ron and his grandkids

Rand and his daughter

Laura and daughter

Jeff less than a year after heart attack. Looking Good!

So I checked the proof the printer sent me and in his defense it was spelled FAMLIY on the proof, but I promise, you needed a magnifying glass to see it so I DID NOT misspell family.

I really like the lime green. It is great to be part of such an amazing family. Mom and her sisters got a calculator the other day when they were together and figured that Grandma and Grandpa Barney have 117 direct decendants and 3 on the way and that doesn't include those who have married into the family. Way to go Grandma and Grandpa. Thanks for leaving us such a great legacy. I'm part of something GREAT!

Look Up!

I've mentioned several times what a beautiful summer we've had. Everyday I've been stunned by the beautiful clear skies and gorgeous mountains. I'm always complimenting Heavenly Father on the vistas we've enjoyed this summer. He has really treated us to some beautiful weather.

This morning, while I exercised, I was again treated to a beautiful scene. I ended up having a spiritual experience. I think it must have been a combination of the view before me, the words I was listening to on my MP3 player and the point in a run when you finally stop feeling your body and you feel something higher. I don't know if that really explains it very well, but that's the best I can do to explain why I suddenly just started to weep. I just felt close to God and it was beautiful. I'm so grateful to know Him. I'm so grateful he knows me. One of the songs I was listening to when this happened was Call the Man by Celine Dion. The Man is obviously our Savior.

Call the man
Who deals in love beyond repair
He can heal the world
Of hearts in need of care
Shine a light ahead
When the next step is unclear
Call the man
He's needed here

Needed in the chaos and confusion
From the plains to city hall
Needed where the proud who walk the wire are set to fall

Call the man
Who deals in once upon a time
Maybe he
Can mend this broken heart of mine
Shine a light ahead
Now the future isn't clear
Call the man
He's needed here
Call the man
He's needed here

I'm glad to know THE MAN and hope to have many more experiences with him like I had this morning. I know that He can HEAL everyone of everything. I'm glad He was with me this morning during my run.

Wavetronix Party

We had a great time at the Wavetronix summer party on Monday. We went to sugarhouse park for a picnic and then families chose between Boondocks or the Zoo. We chose Boondocks.

The Bumperboats

The Racecars

The Arcade

Thanks Wavetronix for the fun family day and thanks for taking such good care of our family.