Easter Tradition--Mtn Man Rendezvous

A few years ago, when I was going through my divorce, my brothers introduced me and my children to Mountain Man Rendezvous. They were really into it, and my children really enjoyed it.

My children decided it was fun, but we had to dress like everyone else. So we dressed up for the next one. It was much funner!!!I dont have digital photos of the first one's we dressed up for, but here is our evolution the past couple years.... This is my family in 2006.

I think this was the same year.... We got ready at our uncles house, so they really had fun getting Jacob ready that time!!!

This is us the year before last. Last year my camera was not working.

This is us this year.. Jacobs out fit looked awesome. So did Sara's. I was just recovering from being sick.. so I didnt put too much effort into mine.

There is one held every year just 30 miles from our home on Easter weekend. So, we dress up and go every year. It has become another fun little easter tradition. Happy Easter everyone!!!

I have survived

I have survived my first month of internship! I not only survived, but I am ahead of where I should be and my supervisor is very impressed. I am exhausted though. I am number six on the alternate list for the advanced standing program at grad school and he said ten people usually drop. soooo hopefully. I have been really worried about it though, but a friend said it is easy compared to this year.

I have not hit any more children in the head during singing time, however, I did trip over the stool they stand on to give thier talks. :D I will figure it out sooner or later.

My kids have been awesome. They have been taking care of all the house work, meals, etc. While I have been working on my school work. I have the best kids in the world!
Well, I better go... it has been a long day, week, month, year. :D Keep smiling!

Singing Time
So... I am the new assistant primary director for our ward. This last week I just did opening exercises. Most of the songs went ok... however..... we sing to the kids whose birthdays are this upcoming week. We had two children. I called them to the front and we started to sing to them... but as I was conducting I hit the one kid in the head... just smacked him up side of his head. I was soooo embarrassed...I dont think anyone else even noticed though... Whew! Next time I will have them move over. :D
Sara took her written drivers test, and barely did not pass... so we will go back in two weeks. Jake chose not to go this time. I am doing extremely well at my internship. and Jess is cooking up a storm.... yesterday she made deviled eggs, now I will have to stock up on eggs for her :D
Keep smiling and have a great week
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Whew!!!

I have recovered... sort of. But this week was the first week of school... wanna talk about crazy???? Sunday I got a new calling at church. I was put in as the assistant primary choirister. I get to do open exercises on Sunday. :D I hope I do ok. Then we had some problems with the ex-husband, but do not want to go into details here ;)
Monday we all went back to school. I am doing my internship at McKay Dee Hospital. I was really nervous about it, but am loving it as of yesterday. I had 17 hours under my belt now... Im almost an expert. Our job is to make sure people that are being discharged will be safe and have a place to go. We line up nursing homes, home health, and family needs. It is really cool. (and if there is an emergency on our floor, we get to go comfort the family).
I am taking 12 credit hours and have a major paper I need to write this semester....little pieces here and there, and I have my big presentattion in 10 days. It is crazy! I am still working about 16 hours a week in the pediatricians office.
The kids are totally back into the swing of things. But not happy with the extra work they are going to have to do, while I am doing my stuff.
I just wanted everyone to know... I am ok. I have survived the heartbreak. I was devasted, but I know there is something else out there. Have a great evening everyone... and Keep Smiling!!!!

Heart Break

So... I thought I had found the man of my dreams. He seemed so perfect!!! However, this past two weeks he has been avoiding me....painfully so. I finally got a hold of him tonight, and he told me "he just has too much on his plate". I was very hesitant to even like the guy, but I fell for him, and now he has rejected me!!! Im beginning to think there is something terribly wrong with me!! He told me he was avoiding me because he didnt want to hurt my feelings. What a bunch of malarky!!! Great way to bring in the New Year... it is ending about as good as it started! Hopefully next year will be better. There nort... i posted another blog

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Everyone

I just wanted to take a moment and tell everyone Merry Christmas. This year has been full of trials, but also full of cheer. I am very thankful for my family and friends who have helped me and my children survive this past year.

Here are a few pictures of the party we attended with some friends last week. Thanks Karrie for the pics :D

This is Sara giving a big cheesy grin

This is Jessica enjoying her spaghetti and cheesy bread

Jacob and his white elephant

Me and my dorky glasses

Sara and A'leese after Sara fell asleep during the movie and A'leese got bored

Well that is all for tonight. Keep smiling and be happy :D