Last Three Months

So I'm about as good at updating my blog as I am at writting in my journal!!! N-e-ways I thought it was about time to get rid of the cob webs and fill in the blanks.
Aaron and I have started a new adventure, and this one without state tax (wink), as a joke Aaron stated looking for a new job closer to home. We took a quick trip down for an interview for me and he managed to squeeze one in at the last minute with S.G. Long and Company. To make a long and not so funny story short, we accepted his job and are extremely happy. I've found a job working at JcPenny's, it keeps me busy and I enjoy all the ladies that I work with.
Aaron and Dad were muscle men and moved everything from Grandma and Papa's house into our new apartement all by themselves. Later Mom and Bryann came to set it up and after I got off work (which was when it was all said and done) we went to dinner and then bed. We're all settled in and loving our place!!!
We love being so close to my family and enjoy watching the kids grow up.

Keeping Busy

Aaron and I have been keeping plenty busy between work and church but loving it. I'm starting to get more comfortable working in the primary but it is sure a lot more work than I thought it would be, but it is totally worth it. The presidency is great!!! They are really on top of everything and the kids love them. I forgot how much I loved these songs, good stuff. The kids are great, patient, and tons of fun, its slow learning their names and I think each week I make up a few more but they don't seem to mind too bad ;)
Aaron taught in priesthood last Sunday and did a great job. He keeps busy with his work meetings during the week and his church meetings and visits on the weekend. Business is starting to pick up which is nice financially but it gives us a little more to do. He’s slowing starting to train for the Apple Blossom Race in May. Good thing we are starting now since it is going pretty slow, in his own words, “I’m a has-been.” Aaron is still loving not having to study for ANYTHING!!!
So for now church and work is our life which all in all isn’t so bad.

Free

All test and classes are officially over!!! On Wednesday, or there about, Aaron will receive an email that says "you have completed all the needed hoop jumping, time taking, money spending shenanigan that we can think of and are officially a Financial Planner." Ok so it might not say quite that but close ;) Wednesday we went down to Belleview for the final courses. The drive was a little long but Aaron took me to Miners in Yakima and I must say that their milk shakes might give Matts a run for their money... There was some crazy fog and it felt like the shows where the world is going to end and everyone is rushing to get as far away from the city as they can. Don't worry, we made it safe and had a great time. Aaron loved the presentations and came home with 101 new ideas and I have a few new blisters from walking the city for about 2 hours as I waited. You think after all this I'd get more patient but that is not the case. I'm very glad that we are in the Tri Cities instead of the Seattle area, big cities are fun to visit but they are not for me.
We couldn't visit the city and not do some type of tourism so we drove to the Space Needle, I was to much of a chicken to go up at the time. It's a lot taller than I had imagined but next time...if we have time...and I haven't eaten...and the stars are in line... and... I just might go up (wink)
So I'm not sure why my newest two slide shows are not working but I hope to fix it soon. N-e-ways that the news for now.

Better Late then Never?

Christmas Tag!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping Paper.
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial, Real is a lot of work.
3. When do you put up the tree? Not long after Thanksgiving.
4. When do you take the tree down? After I recover from Black Sunday.
5. Do you like eggnog? NO!!!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Teddy Ruxbin all the way
7. Hardest person to buy for? Parent’s
8. Easiest person to buy for? Aaron, lucky me
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes
10. Mail or Email Christmas cards? I write them, they just don’t get sent
11. Worst Christmas gift ever received?
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? It’s A Wonderful Life
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Day after Thanksgiving
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Pumpkin Pie, Mandarin Oranges, Popcorn Balls
16. White or color lights? White
17. Favorite Christmas song? Breath of Heaven
18. Travel or at home on Christmas? Travel home 
19. Angel or star to top tree? Star
20. Open presents on Christmas Eve or morning? Morning, only Aunt Sandy’s Christmas Eve.
21. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Mean Shoppers
22. Favorite ornament? Flounder, from the Little Mermaid
.23. Favorite item for Christmas dinner? Steak n Shrimp
24. What do you want for Christmas this year? Clothes

Bum Bum Bum....

Last time Aaron and I were home Bryann and I looked into how much of my hair I would have to cut to be able to donate it. We found out it as 10 inches!!!! I wasn't ready for it then but come Christmas and my hair causing me a ton of grief, as well as a little coaxing from the family, I decided to go through with it. I didn't cry until Dad got home but got over it fast. As you see there are no final pictures of what it looks like done, that is because I'm still not sure how to do it good enought for a picture but I'm loving being able to wear hats again without getting a head ache.

10 inches