Time has gone by so FAST!

I can't believe it has been more than a month since my last post. We have been busy working and playing.
JD's work schedule has been changed. Now he always works Monday-Friday instead of two Sunday on and two Sundays off. We will miss the three day weekends, but at least he still has a job!
We bought a van on Jan 17. It has been SO NICE to have a vehicle at home with me! I feel like I get a lot more done while JD is at work now. I'm also excited to have it so next year I can get Miah in a dance class and Isaac involved in something.
We bought a new couch and will be getting it on Monday. We are so excited! We love all the hand me down stuff our families have given us, but are so excited to finally be able to pick out some of our own!
We love tax returns!

Kids Safe Fair 2/26/2010

Iron Man was the main attraction this year. We listened to his safe presentation, but didn't wait in the long line to meet him.

w/ a Jedi

Miah w/ princesses

W/ Star Wars guy

Miah w/ painted face (it was prettier in person)

Isaac got a batman painted on his face

Nate, Zac, Isaac and Miah on the fire truck.

We had a fun time at the safe kids fair at the Expo Center on Saturday! We are always glad that we go even though it is crowded. We got bike helmets for the kids for $5! and got some great coupons and samples. Thanks for going with us Tiscia, Nate and Zac!

Count your Blessings

Man, so many things have been happening to people that we care about. Today one of the nicest people that I have ever met passed away. Maelynn was only 30. She was married two weeks after me and has 5 kids. My heart is so full right now thinking of Andrew and their kids. I can't imagine what that would be like. We are glad she is not hurting anymore, but will surely miss her.
We are also thinking of my distant cousin and former USU roommate, Erin Hansen. She had her baby at 23 weeks. Baby Julia is now 2 weeks and had a heart surgery over the weekend.
Also a friend up at USU was Kelli Johnson. I posted about her on FB. She was in a terrible skiing accident on Christmas Eve. Her daughter died that was just about a year younger than Miah and she is still in the hospital fighting to get her life back.
Our good friends, Jeff and Tiscia, have been going through a lot lately too.
Lastly, I'm thinking of my Aunt Sharon. Her last day at FPSC was on Friday. I will miss seeing her there and am thinking of her all the time.
I'm just thinking and praying for all these people wishing that there was more that I could do besides sending them my love.
It makes me realize that I really need to be THANKFUL for all my family and friends and am thankful for everything that I have. If you can add these people into your prayers or good thoughts this week it would be appreciated!!

Christmas 2010

Isaac and Miah on Christmas Morning

Isaac with his presents

Miah with her presents

The aftermath on Sunday morning.

We had a great Christmas. My parents came up that morning to watch the kids open their gifts and to enjoy orange rolls. We played for a couple of hours, then went to WJ to watch the new Narnia movie. Then, we went to the Syme's house for a Christmas dinner.
Yesterday, the kids played and we relaxed.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve at the extended Syme family Christmas dinner we had a surprise guest. Here are a couple of pictures of the kids with Santa. They also got to see him at the Wilson Family Christmas party, but I forgot my camera that day!

Christmas Suprise & Doctor

JD surprised me by building some new shelves for my scrapbook stuff and giving me these beautiful calla lillies!

FYI: Some of you know that I have been having some health problems lately. I finally went to the doctor today. They did a biopsy of my uterus and took some blood for some tests. We will find out more on Jan. 24th

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We will be enjoying our friends and family and missing those who are away!