So FUNNY!!!

What is it about babies laughing that is so funny? If this was a thirty year old man, I'd just roll my eyes and walk away. He is SO CUTE!

The effectiveness of threats of eggs, tomatoes and Anthrax...

Many thanks to my dear friends who made threats in my honor. I am assuming Capital One saw them because- attention please- Lohn got a third interview!!!!! They are flying him out Sept 20th to Richmond, VA for a whole day of interviews. It's amazing what a little hope can do for my mental health. Also I would like to mention that my day offline went swimmingly, I only looked longingly at the computer twice. I spent the day cooking, cleaning, and canning and spending quality time with my last born (my other three are in school). Well, I am off to more cooking and cleaning (and changing a stinky).

Okay, I am better now. I think.

A few realizations I've had today-

1. We are right where the Lord wants us right now- So CHILL out.

2. The Lord WILL lead my family to the place we are meant to live- So be PATIENT.

3.Checking Lohns email 50 times a day (no, that is not an exaggeration) is detrimental to my health- So turn the computer OFF.

I am going offline for just a mere 24 hours. My kids start school tomorrow, and I am going to enjoy quality time with Sylas. And make raspberry jam. And bask in this 80 degree, non-humid weather. My many thanks to my wonderful friends and family who are sending prayers our way. I LOVE YOU!

Ugh.

"Ugh." That was the text I got from Lohn after waiting anxiously for an hour to hear how the interview went. He was asked very difficult questions, answered them all brilliantly, and did as well as he possibly could. But the Interviewer was on a power kick or possibly had little-mans-complex. (Oh and if Capital One just HAPPENS to find my blog and read this, if you turn him away, you are making a HUGE mistake. I'm just sayin'.) So while Lohn felt he did really well with all the questions, he is unhappy about the interviewers attitude. So now we just wait to hear from them. Well, I need to go. There is cream cheese in Sylas's hair that needs removing and then I am going to go eat my feelings in chocolate. Sharon out.

I've been SheLacked!!!!

I think that is how it is spelled... My whole life I have had dumb fingernails. Short, stubby, uglies. Then my mother-in-law paid for my nails to be shelacked and WALLA! No more breakage and they are pretty and shiny. They aren't fake nails, its just lots of coats of super strong polish. And it was only 20 dollars, and it can be done every six weeks or so depending on how fast your nails grow. So far, I think I love it!

When Lohn heard I was getting it done, he said confidently, "I'll just buy you some shelac at Ace and I'll do it for you." Spoken like a true Idahoan hick :D

Job interview update

It went really well! And not only would it be good pay, but Lohn would actually be excited about this job. He already has a second interview this Thursday, EEEK! I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope

Job Interview!!!

With Capital One. Again. By saying again, I mean that he's interviewed with them before and was rejected. But a LDS guy that works there and is a ND and USU alum (just like Lohn) contacted him to see if he was interested in applying. So with his connections Lohn now has an interview tomorrow at 11:30. (Thank-you networking!) Every time I think about the upcoming interview, by stomach ties up into knots, I squirm where I am sitting, and then say a quick little prayer of "Please, oh, please!" The knowledge that we would be by Amy and Ryan only makes it more desirable. The job would either be in Richmond, VA or DC. So, I will keep ya'll updated!

On a less grumpy/whiney note

My mom, the TEASE. This was taken at Gunnars Birthday swim party.

Grandpa Dahle on the Zip line at Karens house

Yes, he is 73 years old and has Parkinsons. Thats my DAD!!!

Grandma Dahles attempt on the Zip Line at Karens house

Hehehehehehe Funniest Videos, here we come...

An update...

So since I have been in Idaho, I haven't felt a great need to blog, since I am among family and they know everything that is going on anyway. But blogging is a great outlet for me. Be prepared, there will be some whining at the end of this post.

So this is what we've been up to.

My family spent a week in Logan. Here we are at the 24th of July fireworks in Mendon, UT. For such a little town, it was a spectacular show. For those of you who don't know, the 24th of the July is celebrated in Utah with parades and fireworks. The 24th was the day Brigham Young arrived in Salt Lake Valley, looked out on the brown desert and said, "This is the place." I am grateful to my ancestors who crossed the plains and endured all that they did for their religious freedom. Here is Lohn with Gunnar and Sylas (who slept through the whole firework display) and Great Grandma Johnson (Lohns grandma).

My Mom and Dad and Tamyn and Ander with cousin Parker. They were inseparable the whole week.
Here we are at the 24th parade. We had the best seats ever. Luckily for us, the parade goes right in front of Grandma Johnsons house. We got to sit under her shady trees, gather TONS of candy and then eat the hot dogs and hamburgers she prepared for us. Here my kids are with cousins Jaron, Dallin and Jackson.
We celebrated Gunnars 5th Birthday on the 25th. We had a water party in Grandmas front yard. Lohn ambushed the kids with water balloons and the kids retaliated with water guns. Fun fun!
The little stinker sprayed me down with that hose.
And then we opened presents and ate cake!


We had a great time in Utah, and will be back soon for another visit.

And now for the whining.

Our health insurance runs out in ten days. What am I going to do???

The kids start school in 19 days. I guess I will start them here??? And then move and change schools mid-year???

The kids (T and A) need eyeglasses before they start school, but I was hoping to buy them AFTER we had a job and we were moved into our new home. For warranty purposes. Because I know they will have to be repaired 3 or 4 times. Especially with Sylas in the house. I guess I will just pick a nation wide company and hope that one will be near our new home???

Both the vehicles registrations run out next month. Including the one in Indiana. I guess I register them here in Idaho???

I really am doing okay, and I am grateful my mother in law loves having us here and doesn't get annoyed with the kids. I am grateful for a dishwasher, and a washer and dryer that actually CLEANS my clothes. I am grateful for a kingsized bed and a huge magic-filled backyard (here and in Logan) for the kids to explore. And I am especially grateful for Family and this opportunity to be with them. I do feel like this is a blessing to be here so we can be with them before we are shipped out to who-knows-where. (I had to turn my head and close my eyes when Lohn applied for a job in ALASKA) I am grateful for my husband who applies to 15 to 20 jobs a week, and still manages to work and bring in money. And we are all healthy. So really, we have everything we need. But my-oh-my this is difficult!