Bad, Bad Blogger!

I know I've been really bad at blogging lately, but I have really good excuses (or at least they sound good to me!). With finishing up my research class, packing and getting ready for the move to Hurricane I've been swamped. Plus, I received the gift of a very nasty cold over the weekend that has brought my life to a screeching halt. I'm glad to be upright! At least I got it now instead of a week from now when we will be doing the big move.

In other news to tide ya'll over until I can get back to more normal blogdom (including unpacking the cord for my camera which I accidentally packed already), the kids are doing great in school. Ashley loves 2nd grade and Gavin and Cierra absolutely love kindergarten. The only thing that we don't like is the bus driver. He is really mean! He yells at the kids constantly and if they get loud he pulls over to yell at them. They were 10 minutes late getting home yesterday from all of the yelling! I'm so glad they won't have him much longer. I think he is in danger of going postal. I'm not kidding.

Anyways, back to packing.....

Bryan's New Job!!

Bryan accepted an offer yesterday from an awesome company. We are so happy and relieved and excited! He starts work today even! The biggest thing about his new job is that we will be moving back to the Hurricane, UT area! Woo Hoo! The kids are so excited. So are we. We will be moving on Saturday, September 26th (loading the truck Friday night/Early Sat. morning). We will miss all of our friends up here, but we are excited for this next phase in our life!

Update on Gavin's Boo Boo

He's doing pretty well. One of the hardest things is to keep him from trying to walk on his bad leg. He is such an active little boy! We can definitely tell when the ibuprofin wears off, but we try to not let that happen. He and Cierra start school tomorrow. Riding the bus will be postponed until Monday after he gets his cast and he can walk again. Until then, I'll be taking them to school and picking them up afterwards. Gavin's teacher said that she will assign him a helper for Thursday and Friday to help him with the things he needs. Poor guy!

When It Rains.....

You know. We seem to be in a downpour!!!!! First, Bryan loses his job, it's taking longer than we thought to find a new one, and now.....wait for it.....Gavin broke his ankle this afternoon. The only thing to do is to laugh maniacally and raid the ice cream!!!!!

Grateful

With everything going on right now, it is really easy to get down in the dumps, so I decided to list all the things I'm grateful for. I started thinking about all the things that Heavenly Father has blessed me with, and I am grateful for so much.

-I'm grateful for a wonderful husband that is a worthy Priesthood holder.

-I'm grateful for three beautiful, smart, healthy children whom I am sealed to forever and ever.

-I'm grateful that my kids are great friends and love to play with each other (most of the time!).

-I'm grateful for the gospel in our lives.

-I'm grateful that I'm able to go back to school (and have something to occupy my mind).

-I'm grateful for my wonderful parents who always support us and give us love.

-Just everything that Heavenly Father has blessed us with. Which is everything!

Did I Mention How Much I Hate Research Papers?

I've been in school for a whole 17 days now, and I'm knee deep in medical journal articles. I'm also preparing to take my first "real" final on Thursday, which is also Ashley's first day of 2nd grade. Busy day! In the meantime, I'm gathering the sources that I need to write a 10-15 page research paper for a different class that I'm taking (LAT1, although I'm sure that doesn't mean anything to any of you!). I haven't had to write a research paper for over 10 years, and I will be so glad when this particular class is over!! My official opinion is: Research Papers Suck! Hey, maybe we could make that into a bumper sticker.

The Time Has Come

The time has come for us to consider moving out of state. He hasn't been offered a job outside of Utah or anything, but we need to open up our options. We really need to find a new job for Bryan in the next 6 weeks - For Real. That is essentially how long we have until we are really in trouble. So, we are now applying for jobs outside of Utah, and hoping that Heavenly Father will lead us wherever we are supposed to be. *As I am trying so hard to give up control (since I have absolutely none) and not freak out*

School Time.....

...for ME! I am officially enrolled in school! I started August 1st (just an orientation class) and I officially enrolled today. I'm so excited!!!

Yet Again....

Well, it has happened again. Just about every 6 months for the past year and a half, Bryan has had to look for a new job. It's just part of the recession. The company wants to keep him, but they just plain run out of work for him to do. So, yet again, he is looking for a new job. If everyone could keep us in their prayers that Bryan can find a GOOD, STABLE job soon, we would really appreciate it. Ugggghhhhh.....

My Genius Little 7 Year Old

I have decided that Ashley is a genius (I'm biased, though!). But listen to this - I was quizzing my kids on rhymes (to combat summer brain atrophy) and was asking Ashley harder ones than the twins, of course. So, to try to trick her I asked her what rhymed with superkalafragalisticexpyaladocious (the Mary Poppins word). About 5 seconds later she said "ferocious"! I couldn't believe it! It really rhymes! Genius I tell you!