Big Boy Job

Spencer left for an interview in Nashville today with Schneider Electric. No, he isn't getting a job there that's just where the engineering headquarters is located. Hopefully all goes well and he comes home on Friday with a job offer. They have locations all over the US...we're hoping for Denver.

My best friend Dana and her daughter are coming to entertain me tomorrow and Friday morning. YAY!! However, its currently 10pm and I can't decide if I should crawl into bed or sew. Decisions.... Decisions....

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Happy Birthday Mommy!!! I know I drive you crazy...and wear you out most days. But, I love you just the same!!! I hope you had a fantastic day!!!

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Mom's chocolate baby.... ME!!!

Happy St Patty's Day

Who doesn't need a bit o' luck o' the Irish? My favorite part of the day?? The fact that we all wore different shades of green. St Patty's Day this year was full of firsts for us. 1. We watched more college basketball than I've ever watched in my life. BYU beat Wofford but boy was it a boring game...very sloppy too! and 2. Spencer tried Red Pepper. For those of you who know Spencer...you'll know his total averison to vegetables. He tried a bite with Elizabeth...his reaction? "Eh..." and handed it over to me. Silly boy! Oh well....I'm not going to complain, just means more veggies for ME!!


And now, it's back to reality...

Visiting Family

Spencer and I went to see Grandma while on the trip. It was great to see her. We took her to Pier 49 Pizza and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the Valley. Mom said we should've taken her to Cafe Rio. We'd already been to Cafe Rio twice in 3 days...so I needed some variety. We love Grandma and need to plan on seeing her again soon! (It'd been almost 2 years! TOO LONG!!)

This is Spencer's cousin's son Austin. Isn't he ADORABLE? Click here to see the post about his parents getting married. We went to Aunt Shelley and Uncle Dave's up in Alpine for dinner. Austin was probably my favorite part...let's be honest. A kid who smiled and adored me! hehe... No really, we had a wonderful time.

Given that Utah isn't THAT far away from here I don't know why I think family there is so far away?!

Miller Motorsports

Even a non-car-aholic can enjoy this place!! We met up with my adpoted little brother Aaron and headed west to Miller Motorsports. The boys went Karting. Think of go-karts but faster! It was fun to watch. We also wandered around the museum where Larry H Miller. (Former Utah Jazz owner and founder of Miller Motorsports) keeps all his cars. I tried to pay attention to what was being said about the cars...I really did...but I got bored!! I do remember that the car in the bottom left hand corner was at auction and in a bidding war between Larry H Miller and George Lucas (The StarWars guy!). Pretty cool huh?

We had a great time with Aaron...even if it was only for one day.

Spring Break Day 2

Day two: We visited the museum. For the life of me...I cannot remember what museum it is. But it's in SLC across from the temple and next to the family history museum. It was fun...and full of kids!!




Poor Elizabeth....we forgot a jacket for her...


These are some of my favorite kids. We always have a great time and they're full of smiles!!

I brought some crocheting on the trip and Addy wanted me to teach her how to do it. We bought yarn and a hook at Hobby Lobby and started work on chaining. I think she got bored...and really just wanted to watch me work. But hey...it's a start!

Spring Break Part 1

Shortly after my mom, sister, and nephew left town we headed to Utah for Spencer's Spring Break. Remember our friends from this post? We got to stay with them!!

The kids enjoyed playing with Spencer every chance they got. I enjoyed getting to sit back and just snap pictures! The younger boy Will has some SERIOUS style...I wish I could be that cool! And I have NEVER known a baby not to like me until Elizabeth. Not kidding you. She would hang out in my arms for 90 seconds max before throwing a fit. However, she was totally content to hang with Spencer until the cows came home (or she got hungry!) We had a great time...and I took TONS of pictures!

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Disney Trip with my Sister's Family... Summer 2006

Preparing to take on Tante

My youngest nephew (aka Little Man), sister, and mom came up for a visit. My sister just bought the company I work for and so she was here to meet people and start getting all the information she needs.

Mom and I got to play with Little Man while she was at meetings. Unfortunately for Little Man, I don't have toys. But what better to play with than UNO cards!!

My Dad and I are...how do you say...vicious (!!) when it comes to playing UNO. Most people don't want to play with us. So why not teach 'em young??

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Happy Birthday to my Sister in Law!!

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My newest niece...who I have yet to meet. :-(

Blessings of the Temple

Spencer graduates in May and is applying for jobs. It's been a rough 2 years for him because even when applying to places like McDonalds he would never hear back. We were really worried about him graduating and not getting an offer. About a month ago Spencer started hearing from companies. (Like 3+ in a day!!). My mom remembered that at about the same time she had put his name on the prayer rolls at the temples. What a wonderful blessing. Fast forward a month to this week. Spencer has an interview today that we hope turns into a job offer. I called the temple yesterday and put his name on the prayer roll. Guess what....he has another 2 interviews with different companies this week.

There is a lot to be said for the faith of the church members, especially those that attend the temple. I am truly blessed to have the gospel in my life. We are blessed to be part of an eternal family and have such an amazing support system!! In other news, my G'pa passed away last night. He has been sick for a few years and completely deaf for over a decade(I think). We all knew it was coming and I know he is happy and in a much better place. My favorite memory of G'pa is playing Skip-Bo with him and Grandma when I was 6. I would "accidentally" drop all my cards on the floor so I could stack the deck. They knew what I was doing...but just went along with it. (Funny thing is...it drives me NUTS when little kids don't play by the rules...hmmmmm....) G'pa just turned 96 at the beginning of February. I hope he is enjoying being pain free and listening to all the wonderful sounds that he couldn't hear for years. Spencer and I are planning a trip to UT for Spring Break and I'm sad I didn't get to see him one last time. I AM excited to see my Grandma. She's my FAVORITE!!

I will keep you updated as we learn more about the outcomes of the interviews this week. Keep your fingers crossed and a prayer in your hearts! (PLEASE!)