Cool October

I have really enjoyed the cooler whether the last few days. My children have been able to wear their warm clothes and little Zander hasn't seem to realize that it is colder outside. He is such an outside boy, every time I turn around he is trying to escape and run away. I am excited for Halloween and Zander's turn at wearing the Lion costume that was originally purchased for Michael. That is definitely what I call worth the money. All 3 of my little angels have worn it. Michael is going to be Superman and Melanie is going to be Cinderella or any other pretty little thing, she just wants to be pretty for Halloween. Although, we do tell her every day she is beautiful. After spring, this is by far my favorite time of year!!!

Yellowstone

Yellowstone was great!!! The kids and I planned on spending the time up with my dad, Vivi, Alicia, Mandy, Ryan and DJ. Dustin was not able to join us due to the fact that he said he had to work. He did work Friday night but as soon as he got off he stole my mom's car and drove all through the night to get to his family. He had Saturday and Sunday off so he was able to spend all day Saturday with us and left on Sunday around 2 to head home. It was such a nice surprise. I absolutely loved being able to spend time with him seeing the big Yellowstone sights, Old Faithful, Natural Bridge, Mineral Pools at West Thumb. I loved having him there. It was the best. Melanie was pretty convinced that she was never actually in Yellowstone because it wasn't yellow. She was also completely terrified of the buffalo. Michael was a little bike rider every where he went he tried to bring the bike. He wondered why the stink pots never turned off. Michael loved seeing all the animals. Zander loves being outside, so this trip was his favorite part of the last few weeks. Lots of outside time. He also enjoyed playing with the animals. To be more specific a chipmunk kept coming up and steeling his food while he was eating. He kept dropping bits and pieces of bread and he would watch that little chipmunk come in and steel it. He chased after it and it would run in circles around him and he would follow or try and follow it. I have never laughed so hard in my life. The trip was incredible. I loved seeing all the beautiful nature that God has created for us to enjoy.

Melanie

Melanie is the most super adorable girl. She has about 20 baby dolls, and boy does she love playing with them. The last few days she has pretended to be a teacher and has lined them all up and been teaching them songs and the alphabet and shapes. Last night she picked one of her babies out and was the mommy. She fed it, loved it, took it to Grandma's house (me) to be baby sat while she went out with Katie. All imagined. She makes me smile with all the wonderful things she imagines. I love my little princess..

Just Another Manic Monday

Wow!!! Time has certainly stood still for the last few days. I am still out of work but trying really hard to make the First Aid and CPR classes work for me. It would be completely ideal, teaching classes 3 to 4 days a month and the rest of the time off with my children. The idea of "Manic Monday" most certainly didn't apply to me today....this is the first Monday in a long time where I haven't been "manic" even when I have had a Monday off I have had an agenda of some sort. Well, the time out of work has been very good for me and my children but the whole money thing is a huge concern. Things will work out alright for us, it just may take some time....

Lost

Well this month is off to yet another rough start. On the 3rd I was layed off from work. Lots of confusion came with that, and that's all I am going to say about that. I have so enjoyed the time home I have been able to spend with my children. Unfortunately, we have bills to pay. I really need to find work, whether it be teaching classes or this or that. I need something but want nothing. I loved my job and it is going to be hard to replace. The best part of all of this is just how much my family has turned to the Lord with our burdens and got down on our knees to ask for help. The Lord has more faith in us than what I thought he did. He knows what we can handle and has really given us a curve ball, which we have managed to get a hit off of. We are happy. We continue to find solace in our Savior and the Gospel.

June

Well, it's June!! I really like June it is a great month. I look forward to what ever lies ahead. I was recently informed that if or when layoffs happen I am the one to go. So, maybe scary things lie ahead but it will be a new adventure. My husband and I are looking at the positive and making the best of things. Okay I want to give little tid bits of what is happening in my children's lives because it is an always changing time for them. Michael plays kick ball every Monday and Wednesday. He is very into it. He absolutely loves playing the outfield, he is so quick to run and get the ball and chase down the runners. He tries to do it all himself, we are so trying to work on that. Melanie is developing a vast vocabulary. She shows so much concern for others. She is constently asking if what she does will make someone happy. We have these seek and find books and she cannot get enough of them. It is by far her favorate thing to do. Zander is so out of control. He crawls so fast and is all over. I will get one thing cleaned up and I turn around to find him in something else. I used to be able to trap him on the couch but he figured that out and gets down so quickly. I really do love him and the rest of my kids. Dustin is working hard and super excited to spend time with his brother this week. Well that is all for now but more will come....