I have a job folks, thank you very much! But there's a catch.....!

Finally, after a very long, exhausting, at times very frustrating to the point of almost giving up hope, 3 1/2 months, I have finally found a job! I just got the call today. I will be working at Willow Park in the Dietary Department. This is an assisted living facility. Yes, I will be working with all our great and noble elders:) The pay is crap, but the benefits rock. Despite the pay, I think this will give me a lot of experience, which will also be beneficial.

The downfall to this job is I will have to work on Sundays:( It is possible I may be able to attend an earlier ward for sacrament, but it won't be my ward and it will be permanent. I really struggled with this decision because I have been out of work for so long and here comes a job with a 'catch'. I also keep thinking of all those stories you hear at church where people have job offers that required them to work on Sunday's and they chose not to accept the job and just have faith that everything will work out. And then something better came along and it all works out. Maybe I should have more faith in that things would still work out if I didn't accept this job. I am still feeling guilty about my decision, perhaps I made the wrong choice in taking this job. Also keep in mind, I am completely broke, down to the last drops of savings.

So I would like to hear some feedback on this. Tell me your thoughts and if you must, your criticisms as well, just be honest.

Cutest Kids in the World!

So I'm not biased or anything:) But I seriously have the cutest and coolest niece and nephew ever!! I absolutely love hanging out with these two anytime of day or night, they are such fun kids! I adore and love them so very much! I do have another niece as well, who is equally as cute, but I couldn't find any up to date photos of her yet, so stay tuned!

All Hung Up!

Awhile back I found this great idea in a magazine for some wall hangings. I had been searching for something unique to put up on my rather large wall that goes from the entry into the living room. So when I came across this idea it was perfect and decided to take matters into my own hands. So with a little help from my mom and sister, we devised a plan to recreate what I saw. They turned out just the way I wanted them to, and I love the way they look! Anyway, here are some pics:

"It's all fun and games on the river..............until someone hits a rock!"

So a few of my friends and I decided it would be a great idea to float down the river here in Boise. It was the perfect day too! Pretty much hundred degree weather, and the freezing cold rapids make for a perfect mix! Well, there were a few rapids anyway:) Mostly flat and a lazy flowing river! We spent about an hour or so floating down to our destination. We entered the first little drop of rapids and it went smoothly, really it wasn't that big, just enough to rock the raft a little. Then we came to the next drop and WHAM, BAM!! The only rock, or boulder, more like, sticking slightly higher than the rest and I happen to land on it perfectly with my tail bone....!! It is still hurting a bit, but I am sure no permanent damage was done, but holy cow, that is a very tender spot! Anyway, the rest of the ride I was a bit more cautious about lifting the hiney up away from the bottom of the raft, it is not a good place for the rear to be while encountering hidden boulders under the water! Along the rest of the way we encountered several people that seem to enjoy being publicly stupid and annoying! They will never cease to amaze me:) Despite the sore hiney and a few annoyances, I will venture out tomorrow and float the river again!

HOME COMING

While I was in Utah for awhile, my brother returned home from his mission, about a month ago to the day! Crazy how time flies. We are so happy to have Dayne back, we missed him dearly! He really is such a great kid and has always been such an example to all those who know him! I am seriously so grateful and lucky to have him as a brother! Anyway, I am slow at posting this, but I wanted to show some fun pics that were taken at the airport. Sorry Hills, I totally ripped these off from your blog:) Would you believe that I forgot my camera at home while all this excitement was going on?! Well I did! Any how, here are some pics, enjoy!







































































































































































I love these last two shots of little Wil helping Uncle Dayne with his luggage. This was only the second time Dayne and Wil have met. Wil was born the day he left to the MTC, so he was only able to stop in and see Wil at the hospital briefly before he left. Looks like they are going to be best buds already:)

Searching For a Job Sucks..........

So, a couple of weeks ago, I returned back to Boise, which I am now calling yet another one of my homes:) Although my month and a half vacation to Utah(another home) has come to an end, it still continues on back in Boise. I am now, for the past two weeks, searching high and low for a job! I am going crazy sitting at home and need to find something ASAP! Although it has been nice to take a, not intended break, it is time to start working! Getting a bit frustrated searching. I even received an unexpected phone call from an old co-worker offering me a job. I called him back right away and have not heard from him since......weird. Who does that really. 'Here's a job handed to you on a silver platter, oops, just kidding, I was just joking around.' Seriously people, can we be a little bit more professional here. I have not lost all hope, yet! I have faith something will come along and probably better, but I just wish it would hurry up a little:)

In the meantime, to fill up my time, I have been running, literally, like crazy! I am now running six miles every day and going to the gym and lifting weights. So with any luck, I may have a freakin' awesome body eventually or by the time I find a job, depending on how long it takes to find one. But I am feeling great and continue to keep this up. I was suppose to run a half-marathon with a friend a couple of months ago and ended up not doing it because I was in Utah. So I let my friend down and she went and did it on her own. Sorry Renee!! But she has just informed me there is another race so I will be working towards that one and can hopefully redeem myself:)

Well, I must carry on about looking for a job!

Baby Teagan!!

This is our newest addition to our family! Baby Teagan! She is a sweet heart. My sister Hillary gave my sister Kindy, the new mommy, a gift certificate to this amazing photographer, whom is a friend of Hillary's. Her name is Rebekah Westover. Check out her website: rebekahwestover.com

Here are some pics: