Times Tables by Skype

It is a lovely, sweet experience to hear the sound of an incoming Skype call and to discover it is Kaytee, Adyn and Skylar; Kelly; David, Jan’L and their boys, or Taisley calling to share some news or just to check on us! Kelly comes in upside down (some problem with her webcam) which always puts a smile on our faces. David and Jan’L’s calls are filled with laughter and little faces bobbing on and off our computer screen. Kaytee’s calls are sometimes a desperate attempt to hear an adult voice, to share her plans for next week’s lesson for her Young Women, or to report a milestone in the lives of her babies. Taisley calls to tell us about school, to share her enthusiasm about a book she has just finished reading, or to practice her times tables with Grandma. Skype is certainly not nearly as good as actually being there, but this technology is a wonderful "second best" option which enables us to see their precious faces, as well as hear their voices.

We are also grateful for the technology which allows us to keep up with family through blogging. Kaytee does such a wonderful job of maintaining her blog at http://joshloveskaytee.blogspot.com/ and recently Taisley called to tell us about her 4th grade school teacher’s blog at http://porterclass4.blogspot.com/ (where these pictures were found. Note the iPad Taisley is using. It seems they are used throughout her school).

We are grateful to our loving Heavenly Father for these great blessings which allow two busy, but homesick parents / grandparents to stay connected to our family when we are thousands of miles apart.