This post is also really late, but it is because of the no computer situation the last few months. This might be really old news to a few of you, but in November we FINALLY made our decision as to where Austin would accept a job this summer (and hopefully forever). After MUCH prayer and MUCH fasting and then more of both again, we decided to accept the job in St. Anthony. This was such a difficult decision for us. For some reason we both thought that the answer would be clear all along, but it was not. Both places had so many good things about them, and we realy loved the people in Dillon. We even had to ask for an extension so we could have more time. One night after going to the temple for inspiration, we both came out knowing that we needed to go to St. Anthony. We are all very excited now that we know where and when we are moving. Austin is already making big plans for the clinic and how he will expand. We are exctied that we will still have family close, hopefully they are too!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Coupons...again
This is a week late, but last night we had an enrichment that focused on ways to save money, and so I thought what the heck. I was so excited about this shopping trip. When the total came up, it was 169.00 after all the instant savings, coupons and douple coupons my total was ... $32.71!!!
Isn't that great saving! I ended up with 30 boxes of cereal/granola bars 4 popcorn boxes (which I have never bought before but when you get then for almost free I think I will try them) 4 2-liter pops (free) apples, contact solution, I think that was all, but I think that was not bad!
Anyway, I was pretty excited so I thought I would share.
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Kennedy's snowman
We got some good snow overnight and through the day on Monday and Kennedy was really in the mood to build a snowman. Her friend could not come over to help and she was really sad. After I laid Layton down for a nap I decided to get on the snow gear and brighten her day by helping her.
She had a cute idea for a non-traditional snowman. I think that he turned out really cute. Kennedy even donated her hat. We had so much fun together, just the two of us. Sometimes I forget that I need to sit and play with my kids, not always think of that list of things that I need to get done. Those days that I do remember, always turn out to be my favorite day.
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Jr. Jazz
I signed Tori up to play in a Jr. Jazz basketball league this year. Austin is all the time trying to get the girls to go outside and shoot and dribble, but that does not hold their interest as long as he thinks it should. I thought playing on a team might help her see how fun basketball can be. I think that it worked!
Before the game Tori was so nervous she couldn't eat her lunch. but she was also so excited about it that she couldn't stop talking about her "1st Jr. Jazz game!" There are 9 players on her team so they have to rotate. Tori did not start, later she told me she was glad, but when she did go in she didn't touch the ball, not once. I just wanted to go out there and help her and encourage her. But I could not, I am just a mom.
Well, when she went back in the game, in the fourth quarter, they passed her the ball, she got to dribble, then the ref had her go to the hoop, and then there was no stopping her!! All the sudden she went after rebounds, got open for passes (instead of standing behind the guy guarding her) she took lots of shots in the last couple of minutes, and had a BLAST!!!
Seriously, she has not stopped talking about how fun basketball is. As soon as we got home from the game, she wanted to get all our neighbor kids together and play basketball, none were home dang it!!
When Austin got off work today, the first thing Tori said was, "Dad don't you love Saturday? " He said," It's Sunday." "I know, I just love Saturday because I get to play basketball!! "
How stinkin' cute is that!
I tried and tried to post a video, but it won't let me. If anyone knows and hints let me know!
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
It's been FOREVER!!!
Well, my computer crashed in October and I have not had one available to use since then. It was a little tough getting use to not having a computer at my becon call, but I got use to it, now I am afraid I might forget that I have one. That's right... I got a new computer yesterday! What a great birthday present! J/K Not exactly for my birthday, but Austin picked it up and brought it home on my big day. I am just so excited to have a reliable computer.
Sometime soon I will load all my pictures on here and have a huge catch up blog, but not now, I have a house to get ready to sell.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Family Pictures
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Building Forts
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Friends Party
Summer, Whitney, Tori, Seirra, Nikki, Kennedy, Allison.
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Tori is 7!!!
Thanks Reann!
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Kennedy is 5!!!!!
Do you like the jumper?
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
First Haircut
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First Day of School
this was Tori's first day of 1st Grade!!! (I can't believe that she is old enough to be a 1st grader!) She was so excited to go to school. She helped me pick out all her school supplies, especially the Tinkerbell lunch box, that is all she really cared about anyway. She picked out her own outfit and laid it out the night before. She even went to sleep within minutes of getting in bed. Tori did wake up with a tummy ache (nerves) and didn't eat much breakfast. When we got to the school I told her we would come in with her to help her find her class again, she told me no she was fine. I insisted! She is not old enough remember? As we walked in Tori was clinging to me, Kennedy was crying, and Layton was trying to grab everyone and everything in sight! It took Tori a few minutes to finally let go, and I made a dash out before she started crying (or me). When I got outside a friend, who also has a son in the class, told me that Tori came up to her and gave her a great big hug, still nervous I guess! Thanks Ad! She came home from school so happy and excited to do it again! That night in Tori's prayer she said thank you three times that she had such a fun day, and please bless that tomorrow she would have fun too. And she did.
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