Why I love Primary.

Sorry no photos yet again.  But good reason.  Today was the Primary Program for our ward.  I totally love the Primary Program because it's so wonderful to see those kids up there.  I just was at a loss sitting down watching the kids set up this time to realize, my son is up there too.

Let me back up a little.  This morning I woke up and did my normal morning off routine; workout, shower, breakfast, and some serious studying.  Today I let myself sleep in a little late so I was a little off and to my surprise Brenden woke up a full 30 min early on his own.  I asked him what was up, to my surprise his response was "I'm going to talk into the microphone today at church."  Followed by him clearing his throat.  Which he does whenever he "reads" the scriptures or gives a talk during FHE.  It's very cute to watch him imitate the older men of the ward.  Well, He got dressed in his full suit and his Capt. Moroni tie, and missionary tag.  He kept telling me he was ready to give his talk (all of one line).  Keith had talked with Aimie the primary president and since Brenden is the only Sunbeam in our ward, and there is no teacher, he would just go up at his time and talk.  When Bishop Park introduced the Primary, Brenden stood up fixed his tie and said "Bye, mommy."  I realized he is human, once he got to the stand.  He sat up there in his seat obviously terrified.  He wouldn't lift his head.  He kept his head down and looked at us once in a while.  Aimie so lovingly talked to him for a moment and he brightened up.  Whatever she said I'm truly grateful.  He wasn't too familiar with the music picked out for the program, but he just smiled up there.  Finally it was his turn.  He slowly walked up and did the exact opposite of what he had done practicing for this.  Aimie bent over to help but before she could say anything he screamed as loud as he could, and as fast as he could "I WILL FOLLOW THE PROPHET."  At once the entire congregation began to sing the beautiful hymn.  

I am so grateful for my wonderful son, and all that he does to remind me he is more than I could have asked for.  On his way to class he felt so special as lots of people shook his hand and congratulated him on his job well done.  But that's my amazing Sunbeam... on his way to CTR.  He can't stop telling me how happy he is to be moving on in Primary.  Yea!  We are happy.

INE

Yes, I love my job. I can't beleive I've been there a week. I love my co-workers. I love my company. I work for Internetwork Expert. They are a CCIE training company. I could go on all day about how wonderful it is... but I will spare you. I am very happy. And I have been doing good on my healthy competition eventhough I spend 3 hours in the car each day.

Hey all!  It seems like forever since I posted.  I don't have much that I can post yet... but it's coming.  I'll be coming to a lot of you for advice.  I'm going to be very busy for a little while.  And just because I haven't blogged myself.  I have been checking your blogs.  =)

Woo Hoo

Guess what?  I have been praying for patience... I guess I have it now.  The wait is finally over, I received a job offer today.  I have tomorrow off to accept all your congratulation calls.  I landed a job with Internetwork Expert.  I'm so excited because this is the job I felt most comfortable with during the interview.  I really like their product and believe they are trying to make the world a better place, one computer programmer at a time.  Well, I will let you know how the week goes.

Our Neighborhood Pet

Here He Is!!!

Isn't he so cute.  He likes to say 'hello' and check out the yards.

and there he goes...

A little bit of good news...

okay so I haven't posted in a while.  That may be due to the extra effort with the job hunt.  I am truly feeling the stress of the unemployment rate being over 6% and the underemployment rate at 10%+ and growing.  While I have had interviews almost daily and am on a 40 resume submittals per day I'm still really struggling to figure out what I'm doing wrong.  BTW for those of you who don't know my background is in staffing so I'm pretty familiar with the interview protocols.  I just am just thinking of what needs to be my true direction.  Maybe it's time for me to go back to photography?  we shall see.

but on to the good news... Keith after just one phone call is working with a man by the name of SEAN CONNERY!!! If you know Keith you know he's a Bond fanatic.  Today he also received a phone call from the hospital where my stepmom works they need a chef... imagine that.  So now Keith has two jobs and I have two interviews scheduled next week.  So let's think positive.

More trips to the water holes.

Since some of you are wondering how steep this really is... Here's B again at entrance of our favorite water hole.

Since it is the end of summer we stopped and got the kids some floats... they kinda weren't as sturdy as I expected... so we put them together and put both of them on it.  They were a lot happier to be together than apart.

I just loved this shot of B man.  Now you must love it too.  

Brenden splashing me.  I unfortunately was holding the camera.  So I can show you he can't aim well.

Aww... Look it's my loving hubby.  This shot makes him look so dreamy...  

***okay you got to let me be sappy once.

Kaleigh is ready to go.  Ya Think!

very steep hike.

A few days later we decided to see the second water hole which promised to be more beautiful than the first... and it was very beautiful.

but the hike down was twice as steep, as the first one.
Thank goodness for both ropes.

awww... how picturesque my Hubby and the Princess... trying desperately to make it to the waterfall... 

This I had to post for those of you who know our Kaleigh.  

For those of you who don't Kaleigh is dead set against kissing on the lips.  She will make a "kissy sound" then as you go to kiss her lower her head so you kiss her on the forehead or on the top of her head if you've tried to make it to the lips.  So since Keith is totally jealous of this picture I'm including it.
I love this picture.
The picture above is taken on a rock that Brenden is standing on... while throwing rocks into the pond... He went to get more rocks and said... "look mommy, daddy a snake.  Brenden found the snake."  Both Keith and I explained to Brenden that the fish in the water we just fishes not snakes, snakes we long and different than fish.  Well, Brenden kept saying "No, Brenden found the snake... well here's what was at the base of the rock he stood on.

Another Madora Lake Trip.

So yesterday while we were all being lazy (in our pjs at 4pm) my dad and Keith decided we needed to go on a hike with them. It was a beautiful hike... however this time, I didn't drive to the lake and hike it. We hiked to the lake. All I can say today is my legs hurt. But we did get some nice picutres out of it... I was the only one dressed like I didn't care... cause i'm never in the pictures... they however forced me. Maybe I'll add them later.