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.