"We Got It!"

"We got it!" read Tim's forwarded email, this morning in my inbox. Many may know this, but some may not, but Tim's position at his work was temporary when we moved down here two years ago. His job was temporary, for that matter, until today. Tim received an email from his boss that Tim has been given a permanent position on staff at his work! Looks like we will be living here for a long time.
We appreciate all our family and friends for their prayers, love, support and visits while we have lived here. Most of all we are grateful, to our Heavenly Father who know us, our situation and who hears and answers our prayers. We know He does this for all of His children.
P.S. I tried to explain this terrific news to Noah, he just looked at me and asked, "Daddy, get a toy?"

"Each Life That Touches Ours For Good"-LDS Hymn

This morning just after five o'clock I woke up (on my own accord, not because of children), realizing that I have really turn 32! 32...sigh...wow...ok time to go back to sleep. Really have I lived this long...yes I have. Today I thought of the two proudest accomplishments I have received in my life...ONE marrying Tim and TWO...have my boys. Of all the blessings, I have in my life and I am richly blessed, my family is my crown and glory! Yes, it is my live's work but I love it (minus some stressful moments), but I feel priviledged to be alive to experience it all :).
My friend Angel, her husband Tom and kids took my boys and I out to lunch for my birthday. Had it not been for this family...we would have never made it thru the transition of moving and living here. They are a truly amazing family and we love them very much.
My dear friend Kathy (from high school) SURPRISED me with a vase of 26 roses. She has been a dear friend of mine. I will never forget her MANY kindnesses she has shown me throughtout the years of our friendship.
I have had a wonderful birthday and I thank each person in my life for making it so. I am so grateful to my parents for all they did to raise me the way that they did and for my brothers and sisters for their love, examples and support. I am grateful for Tim's family, his mother who I am best friends with, for his dad, his love and kindness towards me and for his brothers and sisters, who we enjoy playing games and sports together when we visit. To all my family and friends: thank you for touching my life for good.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Tim's 33nd Birthday was Sunday and we celebrated in style! Tim and I went went on a date on Friday night to dinner and to the temple. Sunday we had a yummy dinner, singing Happy Birthday, cake and opening presents. It was a nice relaxing, family day. We love you Daddy! Happy Birthday! Oh, one more thing to make note of...Noah made Daddy's cake this year!

Out With The Old, In With The New!

The summer of 2002, just before we got married, Tim brought a vacuum for us. We have used this vacuum for almost eight years and it was on it's last wheel. So we upgraded...

Star Of The Week

Each week in Jacob's Kindergarten class they spotlight a child as "Star Of The Week". This week Jacob was the Star of his classroom. He took pictures of his family and Mrs. Hassler and Mrs. Berrymen decorate a bulletine board in his honor. Each of his classmates draw a picture of something they like to do with Jacob and write a story about it. They put it in a "Star of the week" book and Jacob brought it home yesterday. We are grateful to have Jacob in our home!
FYI: If you are having a hard time reading the words on the pictures: double click with your mouse on the picture and the picture will zoom in :).

"That Week Went By Fast" - Jacob

Mom, Dad and Angel came to visit us in our new home for a week. We had the most enjoyable visit, made tons fun and sweet memories and rang in the New Year 2010 in style. We stayed up late, slept in, played games and watched movies. Mom taught me how to cut and color her hair (both I had never done before). We celebrated Christmas again and Mom, Dad, Tim, Noah and my birthdays too. Noah got a Zebra! Jacob enjoyed putting a Lego Recue Boat together without any help. We went sight seeing around our town and at a old fashion diner. Mom and I had a blast going shopping together and going to New Moon. The tram ride was also a highlight. It was lovely week and today Jacob stated, "That week went by fast!" It always does when we are having so much fun. We look forward to visiting them this summer for our family vacation.
Tim and Dad fixed Jacob's bike so he could ride all over our church's parking lot. Jacob loves to ride his bike now. Thanks Grandpa and Dad.

Falling For An Angel...

So if you see or talk to my parents anytime soon you will be able to meet the newest member of their family. Angel was a gift to mom and dad, from my late, Aunt Beth (my mom's sister) who passed away last September. Angel came with them to visit us for a week. Mom and I took her to every store and placed we shopped the whole week (except when we went to see New Moon). Everyone loves Angel. She is the sweetest thing ever and we all fell for that Angel. Just look at her, you couldn't help it either, right?