Responsibility

So, after four months of being a bum, I've finally decided to take on some responsibility. Only, I think I have gone too far. I got two jobs, two callings, I'm taking an online class, I'm still volunteering, and I'm frantically trying to find a car to buy. My two jobs are at elementary schools. One is a behavioral aide, helping with "explosive" kindergartners. The other is teaching a few afterschool clubs: book club, multicultural club, and arts and crafts. My two callings are being a Sunday School teacher for the retirement center that is connected with our ward(I teach my first lesson this Sunday, wish me luck) and being the basketball coach for the young women(our first game is tomorrow, wish me luck). I'm taking an online class to get a non-profit organization certificate so that maybe one day I can start one for old people. For some reason, I thought the adjective "online" meant it was easier than a real class, but it's almost twice as much work. I'm still volunteering for a hospice, one of my favorite old men just died. It's always sad to walk by his room. The hard part about volunteering lately is that my supervisor is used to me being a bum and could always rely on me and call me to fill in at a moment's notice. Now when she calls me, I'm a teeny bit busier, but it's so hard to say, "Sorry, I can't go visit someone who is dying alone, I'm too tired." So I usually go anyway. Not having a car is making everything a little bit more difficult. Yet, after I buy a car I wonder if not having any money will be just as difficult. So that's my life. Sorry I haven't written for awhile.
Oh yah, Paris was great.

Welcome to the New Blogger

Hey everyone, we've upgraded! We're now functioning on the new version of blogger, which apparently will do amazing things for us. You'll have to switch your accounts over to the new version. It's not hard; you should have gotten a new invitation already. Or, next time you try to sign in, they may tell you to switch. All you need is a google (gmail) account, which I think most of us have already (if you don't have one, you can create one as your switching your account) Basically, you just put in your user name and password, agree to the terms of service, then sign in with your google account. That's all there is to it! Until you do it, you can still make comments, you just won't be able to create any new posts.

Oh, and Grace is now officially a walking maniac. Meaning she's a maniac about walking, not literally a maniac walking around.

pics just for fun

A few pics from our trip down South:> Enjoy.

"The Married World"

Well everyone, I just thought I would let you all know, that I am now a certified work-a-holic. That is why I have been absent form the blog for so long (but where are Brandy, Erin, and Ashley, who have made appearances onthe blog, but then never come back? Just thought I would ask). I am trying to recover, but it has been hard. I am mostly trying to work less because I promised Julie I would so that I could join all of you in "The Married World". She keeps trying to tell me it's worth it, but seeing as how I have never visited, I am still a little wary. But, I did promise I would try so I agreed to go to a dance this weekend with a friend. Don't expect too much Julie, just because dances worked for you doesn't mean it works for everyone. Maybe your dancing skills are more entrancing than mine. We'll see.

Well...

Well.. Today was a Long but wonderful day. We woke up early, went on a long 2 hour drive to the doctor and where i will have the baby. Then went to the doctor and found out the we are having a little boy. Things are good. I am happy as can be. Just wanted to share the good news. I guess it is time to get serious about things, like names. i dont think that we are really going to name it Yoshi or Dragon or Emerson, so we need some good names. i hope that everyone is having a great day. I am going to bed! Goodnight!

Hi guys:>

Hope you all had a wonderful break:> We had a very nice time in Atlanta--the best parts being good food, nice weather, and wonderful hikes/nature walks. Eli got absolutely spoiled--out of our control however!! I guess that is what happens to the first grandbaby!! The first few days of the vacation were interesting as Eli's 2nd tooth came in and he didn't want to be held by anyone but mom and dad--all the relatives thought Eli didn't like them! However, as soon as the tooth popped Eli was extremely happy and he had a great time with everybody--thank goodness! We got home last night at 2am after about 8 hrs worth of flying and a couple hrs of driving, and a lot of time spent in airports. We ended up volunteering to get off one of the flights so that we could get 400 dollar vouchers--exciting--but made for a VERY long day. Luckily Eli was an angel!! And, on the last flight we got first class (3hr trip) which was wonderful--otherwise I might have died from clastraphobia in the tiny cramped coach seats. Also, Eli slept for the last 4 hrs of the trip--everything went so smoothly, huge blessing as traveling by air is one of my least favorite things!! And, 400 dollar vouchers are fantastic. Yeah so, we went from Atlanta, to Cincinatti, to Houston, to SLC on the way home!! Eli has already been all over the country and is just barely 8 months. My first flight was at age 18!! haha! Anyway, just wanted to say hi to y'all and wish you the happiest new year!

Happy Birthday to Puga (and me)!!

We decided that I should share my birthday with Puga, since we never found out exactly when his birthday is. It is around this time of year, we just don't know the exact date. But we made him a "cake" out of canned dog food and got him some new toys and some new chew treats and made him wear a Mater hat and it was fun! My birthday has been great, too. It's weird to think I'm another year older, but hey! That's life!!

We ended up staying here for Christmas and we're really glad we made that decision. It was so much fun! I hope you guys all had a great Christmas and a fun New Year!! I love you!!!!!!!!