OK, so it's been like a year since I've posted. Pretty sad, I know. I've often wondered how to find the time and who really cares...but now I feel like this is somewhat of a journal. And since I don't do a really good job of that anyway, this is better than nothing.
So what's been keeping me so busy lately??? I started another business. Making beaded watches for a booth at the Quilted Bear in Provo. It's only been up a few days, so we'll see about that. Couple that with my TV news clipping business and I've been crazy busy. Two businesses, four kids, one husband, a few church callings, couponing, and the day-to-day duties that come with being a mom...life is hectic. But it's good.
The Hubster is liking his job, but not the commute. We're hoping he'll be able to work from home so we won't have to move, and so far that's looking like a real possibility. We're not planning a move any time soon and we'll know for sure about the working from home thing in a couple of months.
We survived the lay off. It was hard. Not kidding. But what's better than a good trial to help you realize how blessed you really are and to make you rely more on our Heavenly Father.
Teenie has just graduated from Jr. High and will be in 10th grade! She just got her permit. How's that for making one feel old?
Sweets is doing great and is happy that school's out. She's going into the 8th grade. She's always asking me how she can help. What a blessing she is.
Blondie is still blond. Even after all these years I'm amazed at her eyes and hair and wonder where she came from. I keep thinking she'll still turn dark like the rest of us, but it's so fun to have a blondie in the family. She's so goofy and fun all the time. Here comes 6th grade!
Moog is the best hugger in the world. She's going into the 5th grade. She just won the "Most Giggly" award in her class. I'm so thankful she's in our family.
Anyway, it's impossible to catch up on what I've missed in the last year but I'm hoping to be better at this. Stay tuned for more of my "If I Ruled The World" thoughts. If you care... :)
Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Pinching Your Pennies
OK, so PYP has been my life saver through this lay-off situation we've been in. I can't tell you how much it has helped. We have been able to last months longer than we would have before. I am so grateful for PYP and friends who have helped me learn how to save so much! :)
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Job Status
OK, so you think it's time for me to post something? I think life has been so overwhelming to me that the thought of a simple thing like posting something on my blog is more than I could handle. But I think it's time...
So here's the job status. Hubby got a sort-of-job at a company in Provo. This is the company that developed that 100mpg electric engine made for larger cars/SUVs. You may have seen some news coverage on it, displayed in a Hummer. They also are the company that opened up a geothermal power plant and has plans for more across the country. Hubby covered stories involving this company when he worked as a reporter. They took a liking to him and when he got laid off, they enlisted his help (freelance work) to coordinate media coverage. Then they talked to him about a full time job. He was expecting maybe a PR opening but the job turned out to be IR (investor relations.) They knew he didn't have any investor/finance experience but they thought his strengths in the relations part of it were strong and that he could learn the rest. So they hired him on a 90 day trial basis, to make sure he likes it, they like him, things work out. So far so good. He's liking the job and enjoying it. But the commute is no fun at all, so if this job turns permanent, we'll have to weigh our options and see if moving is an option. Working from home a few days a week may be an option as well, but only time will tell. He's about 1 month in right now.
So life is still kind of up in the air, but we are happy to have income and a job that he enjoys! :)
I'm adjusting to having a husband who works regular hours and trying to get everything done. I've actually been pretty overwhelmed but I'm adjusting...
So there's the update. For other important news...did anyone else enjoy the Office finale as much as I did? I was a bit bummed that it was only 1/2 hour, though. The opening clock-changing scene was hilarious and Dwight's laugh haunts me in my dreams.
So here's the job status. Hubby got a sort-of-job at a company in Provo. This is the company that developed that 100mpg electric engine made for larger cars/SUVs. You may have seen some news coverage on it, displayed in a Hummer. They also are the company that opened up a geothermal power plant and has plans for more across the country. Hubby covered stories involving this company when he worked as a reporter. They took a liking to him and when he got laid off, they enlisted his help (freelance work) to coordinate media coverage. Then they talked to him about a full time job. He was expecting maybe a PR opening but the job turned out to be IR (investor relations.) They knew he didn't have any investor/finance experience but they thought his strengths in the relations part of it were strong and that he could learn the rest. So they hired him on a 90 day trial basis, to make sure he likes it, they like him, things work out. So far so good. He's liking the job and enjoying it. But the commute is no fun at all, so if this job turns permanent, we'll have to weigh our options and see if moving is an option. Working from home a few days a week may be an option as well, but only time will tell. He's about 1 month in right now.
So life is still kind of up in the air, but we are happy to have income and a job that he enjoys! :)
I'm adjusting to having a husband who works regular hours and trying to get everything done. I've actually been pretty overwhelmed but I'm adjusting...
So there's the update. For other important news...did anyone else enjoy the Office finale as much as I did? I was a bit bummed that it was only 1/2 hour, though. The opening clock-changing scene was hilarious and Dwight's laugh haunts me in my dreams.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Trials
OK, so it's been a long time. I'm sorry.
Hubby got laid of on Sunday morning. Monday night as we had Family Home Evening and we sang this song, it hit me.
When sore trials came upon you,
Did you think to pray?
When your soul was full of sorrow,
Balm of Gilead did you borrow
At the gates of day?
Oh, how praying rests the weary!
Prayer will change the night to day.
So, when life gets dark and dreary,
Don’t forget to pray
We'll be OK.
Hubby got laid of on Sunday morning. Monday night as we had Family Home Evening and we sang this song, it hit me.
When sore trials came upon you,
Did you think to pray?
When your soul was full of sorrow,
Balm of Gilead did you borrow
At the gates of day?
Oh, how praying rests the weary!
Prayer will change the night to day.
So, when life gets dark and dreary,
Don’t forget to pray
We'll be OK.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Resolutions
OK, so here are my resolutions:
To be a better wife
To be a better mom
To be a better friend
To be a better daughter
To be a better follower of Christ
So I pretty much have to work on everything. That's not too overwhelming is it? New year...here I come!
(Oh, yeah and lose weight.)
To be a better wife
To be a better mom
To be a better friend
To be a better daughter
To be a better follower of Christ
So I pretty much have to work on everything. That's not too overwhelming is it? New year...here I come!
(Oh, yeah and lose weight.)
Friday, December 12, 2008
7 Random Things:
OK, so here they are:
1. I was born on Friday the 13th, so was one of my sisters.
2. When I was a toddler I came down with spinal meningitis, spent 6 weeks in the hospital, had to learn to walk and talk again, etc. I don't remember any of it, but it may explain a lot.
3. I won a small community scholarship for voice, singing opera. Yes, I know. Don't knock it.
4. I'm 33. (Well, 34 tomorrow.) I got married at 19, so I'm relatively young for people with kids my kids' ages. When my youngest is 18, I'll only be 43. He he he...
5. I grew up in the same house my whole life, but since then, I've lived in 14 different houses, including 9 different cities and 5 different states.
6. Those who know me know that I'm an organizing freak, so much so, that I'm thinking of opening up a business. But they may not know that up until I got married I was VERY messy. Just ask Hubby what my apartment looked like when we were dating. There's hope for anyone! I even have a place where my organizing stuff is organized.
7. I've realized after doing this post that I'm actually quite uninteresting.
1. I was born on Friday the 13th, so was one of my sisters.
2. When I was a toddler I came down with spinal meningitis, spent 6 weeks in the hospital, had to learn to walk and talk again, etc. I don't remember any of it, but it may explain a lot.
3. I won a small community scholarship for voice, singing opera. Yes, I know. Don't knock it.
4. I'm 33. (Well, 34 tomorrow.) I got married at 19, so I'm relatively young for people with kids my kids' ages. When my youngest is 18, I'll only be 43. He he he...
5. I grew up in the same house my whole life, but since then, I've lived in 14 different houses, including 9 different cities and 5 different states.
6. Those who know me know that I'm an organizing freak, so much so, that I'm thinking of opening up a business. But they may not know that up until I got married I was VERY messy. Just ask Hubby what my apartment looked like when we were dating. There's hope for anyone! I even have a place where my organizing stuff is organized.
7. I've realized after doing this post that I'm actually quite uninteresting.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
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