Christmas time

Christmas came. Christmas went. It was such a fun weekend. Taylor was so excited for Santa to come and leave her some presents. Kaiden still isn't quite sure what is going on, but one thing is for sure....he does not like Santa!!

I had to wake up Taylor around 7:30. I just whispered into her ear and she shot up out of bed. This for her is very unusual because she is alot like me and really hates to wake up in the morning. She bolted for the stairs. We were staying at Grandma Sue's.

Taylor had so much fun opening just about every gift under the tree. She helped Kaiden open his gifts. They took a little break in the middle so they could wrestle each other. They are so funny together.

One of Taylors favorite toys is her Smart Cycle. She was playing her racing game and decided that she needed to take a break. I asked her why she didn't want to play anymore. She looked at me and said "Mom, it feels like exercise to me". I laughed so hard. I think it will be good practice for her because she also got a new Barbie bike.

We are finally back to the comfort of our home in this ice-cold weather. I am a little bit disappointed that we don't have a little bit more snow, but I am ok about not driving in it.

Where I am now

It has been a very crazy summer! For all of you who don't follow me on facebook, here is the update.

In June, Robbie and I took a vacation to Mexico. It was so awesome. I love Cancun. Our good friends got married down there on the beach. It was beautiful. We also went on the Pirate Cruise that we used to watch last time we were there. It was the absolute BEST party in the whole world. We had sooooo much fun.

Believe it or not, my little afraid of the water and fish booty even went on an underwater sea trek at Xel-ha. If you go to Mexico, Xel-ha is the best place to go for the day! They had the best chocolate cake....not to mention chips, salsa, and guac...my favorites...mmmm..

The day before we left for Mexico, we got an offer on our house that we had been trying to sell. We took it and moved to Evanston, Wyoming the week after we got back from Mexico. We decided that we didn't want to buy yet, so we rented a house. It is the biggest piece of crap and really makes you appreciate owning. It is looking a lot better since I painted, but still....not the same.

After finishing up last school year, Rob and I decided that I would stay home with the kids for a couple of years. Any of you that know me well, knows that I can't JUST stay home. I was bored before summer even ended, so the week before school started, I decided to go back to school to get my Masters degree in Education. So...I went to Weber, talked to the department, got a scholarship, financial aid, signed up for classes, bought books and started school the next week. It is perfect. I go stay at my mom and dad's with the kids for a night or two a week, I get to see them all day and get a little break at night.

Those of you who know me well also know that I am somewhat of a nerd and I LOVE SCHOOL. I could be a full time student if I didn't have to pay so much to be there. I love learning and I love learning how to be a better teacher. I definatley miss the classroom this year, but I know in the long run it will be worth it.

Not only am I going back to school, but Rob is working through a second apprentiship with Rocky Mountain Power. He has been working so hard but he is still home by 3:30. I love it, except when I want to be lazy all day. It used to be that I could lounge around until about 5:30, hurry and shower, clean, and have dinner ready by the time he got home at 7....those days are gone. It is for the best. :)

We have also decided that we are going to buy a house now. I know...we have only been here for 3 months. Renting is so crappy, so we got ourselves prequalified and found ourselves a house. Evanston is so weird...you can't find anything for less then 275,000 that is decent...everything less then that you have to do major work to. We got lucky and found us a little house that will work for now, that doesn't need a lot of work, but that is in a good neighborhood. We even qualified for a rural development loan, which doesn't require a down payment...which is nice considering how much we lost selling our last house.

So now, we find ourselves going back and forth making sure everything is koesher before we sign the papers. We should close on that house on September 25. Happy Birthday Month to me!!!

Oh...even more important, my little sister Amy is FINALLY getting married. October 17....some temple...somewhere....something to do after...good times.

That about sums it up. Hope all is well with everyone.

Moving..and More

I have now finished 2 5-K races this year. It is so much fun and we have another one next week...yep...Race for the Cure is here.

There is only 4 more weeks left of the school year. I cannot believe that it has gone by so fast. My class is so great. I am really going to miss them. Everyday brings something new and funny. I am not teaching for a couple of years after this year....but I will definatley miss it.

We finally have our house up for sale. It is under MLS 881651. Check it out! I think the pics turned out pretty good. We are selling it through Remax...or you can check it out on UtahRealestate.com. We have been working so hard to get this to where we want it...but now we have to leave. Very sad...

I am still planning on heading to Mexico...I promise I won't kiss any pigs while I am there....We have about a month left until we leave...hopefully the "SCARE" will be over. (rolling my eyes). I think it is a little crazy that people have been so crazy about this. Hopefully I will reap the benefits with a cheaper trip!!!

Oh...my brother finally left for England. He is going to the Leeds mission...but he went straight to the MTC in Preston. I hope that this will be a good experience for him and that he will have a chance to really grow up. His life will be some much better if he learns a few things.

Little Kaiden is getting so big. Nine months and 4 teeth....where did the time go? He is so funny. He rolls all over the place. He has learned to open drawers and he really likes to chew on stuff...especially cords and shoes....nasty. He is still such a happy little man. He is hardly ever crying...and if he does it is because he needs to be changed or he is hungry. He is so easy to put to sleep. I can lay him in his bed and shut the door. As long as he has his cookie monster and bink...he is out in no time.

Taylor is getting funnier every day. She knows all of her letters and she is sure that she knows how to read. She loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa and she is constantly taking in new information. She likes to try and negotiate her wants...and if she doesn't agree, she will tell you no deal. Oh...and she is sure that she will have a baby sister when we move back to our old house. I am assuming she means to our next house...but I am sure that it will be awhile. I still remember how much it sucks being prego!

Rob is really loving his new job. He is commuting every day...but it is worth it for now. He is learning so much and can't wait for us to all get up there so he doesn't have to make the drive. Taylor is very excited about getting fireworks on her birthday. Little people are so easy to please.

As for me...not much has changed. I found out that I have a B-12 deficiancy which accounts for my exhaustion. I started getting B-12 shots and I finally feel normal. It is great to have the energy to clean and make dinner...any day to day task that used to be so difficult.

Race for the Cure

Ok everyone....I have officially started a team for Race for the Cure. It is happening on May 9th downtown Salt Lake City. It is such a great event. We started a team so that our faculty could join to help with their fitness goals...but we would love to have a ton of people show up to support our team and our cause. Go to the Race for the Cure website http://race.komenslc.org/site/TR/Race/General?fr_id=1000&pg=entry

Then...search for Team Rose Springs Elementary...or you can search for my name. I am the team captain. We would love to raise a lot of money for this reseach...you can also donate online without having to move a muscle...

Hope to see you there!!!

PASSED!

YIPPEE!! I passed my test. I am so happy that I don't have to take it over again. After all of that stress, I have now decided that I am going to take a few years off and stay home with my cute little kids. I am very excited about it.

Rob also passed his test that he took and we are now just waiting to hear what is going to happen with the out of state job that he is interviewing for. We are crossing our fingers and hoping for the best.

Taylor just turned four. She is getting funnier every day. The other day I asked her what she ate for lunch. She told me that she ate fish sticks. Then she told me that she didn't like them, but she ate them anyway and then she asked to be excused from the table. It was so funny!

Little Kaiden is doing great. He is getting so big. He is now 18.4 pounds and he is 27 inches long. What a GIANT! He has been fighting a cold and he has been getting some teeth. He is such a trooper and he is still such a sweet boy.

Test Day

IT IS OVER!!! That last stinkin test that has been hanging over my head since my days of college. Hopefully, I will pass it the first time so I don't have to retake it. It came down to the final 20 seconds or so. I threw my last thoughts on paper, writing as fast as my fingers could go. The anxiety is enough to kill you! But....the Praxis is FINALLY over.

Not only was it my test day, but Rob had a big test today, too. It will take about 4 weeks before either one of us truely know how we did. I am sure we both did great!

Now...we look forward to our vacation!!! Oh, yeah, Valentines is coming up first. That will mark the 2 year anniversary of when Rob proposed...awww...how sweet. Great story. And then...OFF TO CANCUN!!!

Happy New Year!!!

Wow! December went by SO fast! I can't believe it is already 2009. I hope this year is as great as last year! Christmas was a lot of fun. It snowed like crazy, but we were still able to make it to both grandparents houses. When we got up to Ogden, we decided to make a sled hill for Taylor out of the back yard hills. THAT IS SOME HARD WORK!!! We managed a half decent hill and we looked all over Ogden for a sled. Every store was sold out. We finally found the little blue plastic carpets. That was ok, but she kept getting mad because she would get snow in her face. So, we went on another search and found another cheesy sled. This one was a little better, but still, not that great! Well, maybe it was just the windblown snow. Anyhow, I will post some video and pics when I get them transfered to my computer.

With the start of the new year, of course we all have some new goals. Rob and I have decided to tone up for our next fabulous vacation to Mexico. Back to Cancun we go!!! This school year, I have been designated the Gold Medal Schools Coordinator for my school. This is a BIG job, but not too bad. We have started a Fitness Challenge at my school. It is so fun to have almost everyone on board. I get some great motivation from the staff and my principal is so great to help us with whatever we need.

Hopefully this year will bring all of you all of the great things that you hope for.