Finals..the future!

I decided that since one of my goals this year was to post more, I should probably do it, and Sunday's seem to be a good day to update. I've got finals coming up the next 2 weeks and as I prepare for them, and think about the fact that in one year I will have my bachelors degree and be done with school once again for a while ( I love learning I just hate being tested on it, so who knows i could do more later), I have been doing a lot of thinking about the future and what it exactly is that I want to do, or as people have asked me what it is that I want to do once I am done...the answer is always the same, my goal hasn't changed...I want to be able to open up my own preschool and understand the business side of it, or open up a small bakery. Sometimes its hard to believe that I am already 2 years into my 3 years to finish school. Time is going by so fast. Sometimes I think it goes a little too fast.

Weekend with my little munchkins (AKA nieces and nephew)

My brother and sister-in-laws anniversary was the 7th of March and they have always tried to come to Utah that weekend and attend a sealing sesion in the Bountiful Temple where they got married. As the time got close I called my brother to see if they were going to be able to come this year and if they did if they brought the kids with them I would watch them for the weekend. He said that with work schedules the way they were it didn't look like it. The next weekend when I went home for my sister's baby shower he called to see if I could watch them from Friday the 4th to Sunday the 6th. I told him yes.

I haven't spent any time with just me and the kids in forever and since Alacyn was born last February have never spent any time with her without a parent around, I was a little nerveous about it, and wasn't sure of daily schedules or anything and Tyson being potty trained wasn't sure if I was up to having to make sure he went to the bathroom without any accidents, but the weekend was great! It was hard, but so much fun and I miss them so much. Here are a few pictures of the fun that we had all weekend.

My cute little precious princess!

Tyson fell asleep at Wendy's on Friday as he started to eat his lunch

Waking up Saturday morning

Eating lunch at Chuk E Cheese

Even Alacyn can play games

Hogle Zoo

Waiting to ride the train at the zoo

Temple Square...Alacyn had fallen asleep and I didn't want to wake her

Watching Mia look at Christ was priceless

Spring time....and more!

I know that most people hate daylight savings, especially those with kids, and since I am a nanny and spend the majority with kids I can see why but I love daylight and the fact that it doesn't get dark til later so the kids go outside more to play! YAY!!!!! I also love the fact that it's almost Spring and the weather is getting nicer. There is something about spring that is amazing to me.
I love watching the grass turn green, trees start to bud, birds start to come back from the south, and baby birds being born. Its very refreshing and a new start. Yesterday while looking out my window in my room I started to think about the movie Bambi and the excitement that came at spring time but more importantly owl talking with Bambi, Thumper, and Flower, when he tells them about everyone getting twitterpated. It took me back to being at Ricks College and someone talking about how so many get twitterpated on campus as the winter semester goes on and the weather goes from -15 to 30. It was true, but as I thought about it yesterday....it's happens everywhere...so as spring time comes upon us and we all have the joys that come with a new start and warmer weather, and can enjoy fresh air and have the windows down...Happy Twitterpation to all, whether married, dating, or single!

What I've been up too...

OOPS!!! Either time goes by to fast or I am way too busy...maybe it's both. So here is a quick glimpse into what my last 3 months have been like.

School.....work...school...work...I think you get the pattern, but because of my awesome job I was able to go to Hawaii for 10 days just before Christmas and it was AWESOME!!! It is something that I never thought would actually happen. The flight sucked, but the time there was amazing and I hope that one day I get to go back but I know it will be completely different since this time we went to be with Staci and her family for the blessing/sealing of Helena and James's baptism. They were great hosts and showed us the non-tourist side of Hawaii. Although we did tourist things. Getting to stay on Ford Island was great and getting to see things that most people don't get to see was pretty cool. I have so many pictures and don't know which ones to post so if you would like to look take a look on my facebook page under Hawaii.

Other than the trip, school (online through BYU-I) and work. Not a whole lot is going on. My grandma passed away the first part of November and for her funeral all of the grandchildren minus one was at her funeral. It was pretty cool being together with all of the family. I don't know when or if that will ever happen again, with many of my cousins being spread across the United States.

I think that is about it. Goal for this year! Post more often!

October Fun!!!

October is a fun and busy month here is a small glimpse at some of the fun that I had during the month!!!

Pumpkin Patch with the family


BYU homecoming game



BYU homecoming game!

Ashley's last soccer game

Playing before the game



Ellie playing before the game



For my birthday I took some of the kids to Boondocks to celebrate!

The boys and me

The girls and me....with Colton in the background



Gangster Jake and Ashley


Family pumpkin carving

More carving


Cameron and Chase carving

Ellie did the BYU pumpkin for me and Colton's is of Chewy

Ashley did the BYU Cougar!

Getting ready to go 4 wheeling

Jake and Blake


Jake and Blake

Me riding!!!


Ellie and me on the way home



Back seats on the way home




Ashely and me




Colton, Ellie, and me

Water party with DeVroom's (my 2nd family)

On Thursday I had a water party as a goodbye type party. I wanted to leave the family with some good memories. After kidnapping Chase and getting everything we needed to have the party. Chase, Ellie, Blake, and I started filling up water balloons! Here are some pictures from the day! It was so much fun and I am so grateful that I did it!


Chase, Ellie, and Blake helpng me fill the balloons!

Let the fight begin...Run, Chase, Run!

Colton thought it would be fun to help Chase....


Who do you think got more wet!


I love Blake!!!!



Rolling down the hill with some of the boys!


Drying off....

Gratitude for simple things

The last few months have been a roller coaster to say the least, but yesterday as I was getting gas I stopped for a second to realize the simple ways in which I have been blessed the last few weeks especially, but also throughout my life.

At the top of this list would have to be the DeVroom Family all 30 of them (if I miss counted sorry). They have been there for me no matter what happens and have taken me in to be part of there family. I'm especially grateful for Marney and Steve for giving me a place to stay for a month after I had to move out of my place, until my summer job ends and I go back to Twin.

Next would be my family starting with my brother in law Joe for coming down to move me back to Twin with only a 24 hour notice. I don't think that I can ever express to him how much I love him and appreciate him for all the things that he does for me. Katelyn couldn't have found anyone more perfect for her. My parents are the best. If it wasn't for them I would be homeless and jobless. Thank you both so much for letting me stay with you and start a business again in your home until I can get back up on my feet. Katelyn you are my best friend and I know I can count on you no matter what, your the best! Jeremy and family. Thank you for showing me the simple joys that children bring into my life. Mia, Tyson, and Alacyn I love you so much and couldn't ask for better nieces and nephew.

Good friends. Through out my life friends have come and gone but those few who have stood by my side and been there for me no matter what I have gone through have helped me see so many things, and I admire so much. Thank you!

Tithing. Since loosing my job money coming in has been a big thing, and each month as I plan out my budget there is barely enough money to get me through the month but as the end of the month comes there has been a little bit more than I needed, or the little places that I have been able to save money. If its .60 cents at the gas station or a bill isn't as much as I was planning. I have been able to meet all of the financial obligations that I have, and I am truly grateful to be able to say that, especially when I wasn't sure if it would happen.

There are many more simple things in my life that I am very grateful for,but these right now are the ones that each day I remember and thank Heavenly Father for in my life.