Okay. Sorry this took so long. I haven't been on the blog in so long. I just wanted to leave a quick note to say that I changed Colleen to an administrator. Meg, your email addy on the blog permissions was megsprunt@gmail.com when I moved over to check so someone must have done that :-)
Glad to read that everyone is doing well. That makes me very happy.
Love and miss you all,
Bethany
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Andreason Update
I didn't realize that anyone had started blogging again. This picture is of Brooks at the Real game in September. His friends mom works for Mountain America Credit Union and so him and some of his friends got to go out with the players at the beginning of the game and do the Star Spangled Banner it was pretty dang cool. Todd got a new job up in Deer Valley at the St. Regis Hotel (can you believe he wants to drive that again?). He is really excited they open up in November so he has been doing a ton of interviews trying to get his staff all filled.
Brooks is playing flag football again and loving it. He is pretty dang fast if I don't say so myself. And he loves to play football. This spring I'm going to try and talk him into playing baseball instead of soccer and give it one more chance. He played a couple years ago and said "it's so boring"!!!!!
Tatum is loving Kindergarten (can anyone else believe she's that old) her teacher is Mrs. Allen and she seems really nice. She already knows her letters and sounds but she loves going to school.
Christmas list update: We are not doing the adult gift exchange this year. We decided with the economy and everything we will just focus on the kids.
Older kids list (junior high to high school)
Lori-has Hanalee Daphne-has Paige Hanalee-has Cody Cody-has Daphne Heather-has Lori
Paige-has Allyson Allyson-has Heather
Younger kids list
Miles-has Whitney Josie-has Brooks Brooks-has Miles Tatum-has Josie Whitney-has Clara Hunter-has Garrett
Taylor-has Tatum Garrett-has Hunter Clara-has Taylor
If you have any questions call or email me. I just love the fall when the weather starts cooling down. We also have MLB playoffs. Go Dodgers the just barely pulled off their 2nd win against St. Louis tonight. I am doing great if you can count running around like a chicken with it's head cut off great. I started taking cooking classes once a month again. The teacher that I really enjoy has a great blog with recipes on it if any ones interested. For the family reunion Colleen and I were going to do a family cook book and have if published so be thinking of recipes that you would like to put in. You can email me or just copy them and we will put them in for you. I love and miss all the family that is away. Does anyone know can Conner get on this to update his mission?
Love ya,
LaNece
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Happy October
Hello all,
Just wanted to bring you up to date on everything that is going on in my life.
Quick note for Megan, Jake has the rights to add you to the blog with the new e-mail address. If Bethany or Jake is reading this will you add her, and is there a way that we can also make my mom a manager of the blog? That would help with adding people here.
Me and mom got back from Washington DC a almost 2 wks ago and I am still trying to get caught up on my blog about it. If you haven't checked out my blog here is a link www.rebeccaslifeblog.blogspot.com . We had a great time and ran ourselves ragged. We had a blast though and even learned some new things about myself and conquering fear! We didn't rent a car so we rode the Metro everywhere we went sometimes to our detriment. We saw all kinds of cool things and do all kinds of cool stuff and I will have to post pictures on my next post because I don't think that my camera has enough battery to try to download here at work.
I am really enjoying the girls I get to work with in Young Womens, at times this calling does feel overwhelming and then just when you least expect it something will happen, something profound and you realize that it was all worth the time, energy, sweat, tears and heartache. I love those ah ha moments when the girls have break-through's and realize that maybe they should be thinking about consequences for their actions before they head in the wrong direction. This month I have been in charge of 2 different activities an Unhappy Birthday Party, and our quarterly Book club. Both activities went extremely well and I had lots of fun doing them.
On the work front we have started picking back up patient wise and we are constantly busy, not overwhelmingly but a constant flow. I image it will continue at least through the Flu season and maybe beyond if we continue to see the economy improve. I work with a group of girls that are very friendly and I love working with them.
The bummer of this post is that it is like 37 degrees outside and most of my garden is gone. I picked all of the remaining peppers, eggplant, peas, tomatoes etc... last night and I covered the tomatoes in the hope that they will not freeze. I have had a bumper crop since returning from DC, last weekend I bottled 21 quarts of tomatoes alone, and I think I probably have that many on the vine waiting to ripen, so I guess I will see when I get home how well I did.
Yesterday was Timmy's birthday, today is Nathan's birthday and that just means more baking to make them happy. I need to make a German Chocolate cake for Timmy and Apple Pie for Nathan so much much more to do!
I am glad that some else has gotten on and blogged so I don't feel like such a dork. I really enjoy reading about what everyone is doing especially since I don't see a lot of you more then 1 maybe 2 times a year.
I am so glad that we get to communicate with everyone so we all know what's going on. So here is the wake-up call to everyone out there that has not posted! I know that you have done something over the summer and I want to know about it. I am so proud of Megan going back to school, and Bethany for working so hard and holding on to her dreams! I want to know everyone else just as well.
Hope to hear from you all SOON! Love you all more then words can describe!
Becky
Just wanted to bring you up to date on everything that is going on in my life.
Quick note for Megan, Jake has the rights to add you to the blog with the new e-mail address. If Bethany or Jake is reading this will you add her, and is there a way that we can also make my mom a manager of the blog? That would help with adding people here.
Me and mom got back from Washington DC a almost 2 wks ago and I am still trying to get caught up on my blog about it. If you haven't checked out my blog here is a link www.rebeccaslifeblog.blogspot.com . We had a great time and ran ourselves ragged. We had a blast though and even learned some new things about myself and conquering fear! We didn't rent a car so we rode the Metro everywhere we went sometimes to our detriment. We saw all kinds of cool things and do all kinds of cool stuff and I will have to post pictures on my next post because I don't think that my camera has enough battery to try to download here at work.
I am really enjoying the girls I get to work with in Young Womens, at times this calling does feel overwhelming and then just when you least expect it something will happen, something profound and you realize that it was all worth the time, energy, sweat, tears and heartache. I love those ah ha moments when the girls have break-through's and realize that maybe they should be thinking about consequences for their actions before they head in the wrong direction. This month I have been in charge of 2 different activities an Unhappy Birthday Party, and our quarterly Book club. Both activities went extremely well and I had lots of fun doing them.
On the work front we have started picking back up patient wise and we are constantly busy, not overwhelmingly but a constant flow. I image it will continue at least through the Flu season and maybe beyond if we continue to see the economy improve. I work with a group of girls that are very friendly and I love working with them.
The bummer of this post is that it is like 37 degrees outside and most of my garden is gone. I picked all of the remaining peppers, eggplant, peas, tomatoes etc... last night and I covered the tomatoes in the hope that they will not freeze. I have had a bumper crop since returning from DC, last weekend I bottled 21 quarts of tomatoes alone, and I think I probably have that many on the vine waiting to ripen, so I guess I will see when I get home how well I did.
Yesterday was Timmy's birthday, today is Nathan's birthday and that just means more baking to make them happy. I need to make a German Chocolate cake for Timmy and Apple Pie for Nathan so much much more to do!
I am glad that some else has gotten on and blogged so I don't feel like such a dork. I really enjoy reading about what everyone is doing especially since I don't see a lot of you more then 1 maybe 2 times a year.
I am so glad that we get to communicate with everyone so we all know what's going on. So here is the wake-up call to everyone out there that has not posted! I know that you have done something over the summer and I want to know about it. I am so proud of Megan going back to school, and Bethany for working so hard and holding on to her dreams! I want to know everyone else just as well.
Hope to hear from you all SOON! Love you all more then words can describe!
Becky
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Hey all. I changed my email address and am in the long long process of changing everything else that an email address connects to...it's grueling. It was just easier to say my name is Meg Sprunt and my email is megsprunt@gmail.com versus explaining why my email is megmrobinson@gmail. And it's easier to write out.
That leads me to my request. Would someone mind sending an invitation to that email to participate in the blog? That would be most appreciated.
Until then I'll post a quick update. Stuart was able to get into a math class and now goes from work to school until 7:30 on Tuesday and Thursday. I was able to get into my classes and attend on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Not ideal, but we'll take it. I just got my results for our latest exam and the two proceeding quizzes and I got the top score on my exam and the first quiz!
Stuart is still working at the Target Fulfillment center. Basically if you order something from target.com (especially shoes) his warehouse will process and ship it out to you. If I remember right the warehouse is nearly a million square feet! He works specifically with the forklifts and moving large pallets of merchandise around. His superiors have noticed his hard work and from what I understand he is getting a sort of promotion. He said he would start training for a position with more responsibility. Something like that. Either way we have been really blessed with this job.
The Lewis couple that we take care of are doing well. It's really hard to see Jo, the wife, in such a condition though. She's aware enough to know that she should remember things but she just doesn't. There is a slight concern that came up yesterday. I don't have the heart to ask Bud, the husband, but we don't know what would happen to us if Jo died. We live in their guest house under the condition that we take care of Jo and her needs but if she weren't here anymore Bud can take care of himself and we may need to search for another place to live.
What are some of your favorite holiday traditions? I'm trying to figure out what to do for the holidays and what traditions to implement. I know I love Black Friday shopping (Even though I'll have to do it this year with significantly weakened forces due to my family being in Utah for the beloved, dangerously early shopping spree.)
To end, please send an invite to megsprunt@gmail.com! Thanks!
Meg
That leads me to my request. Would someone mind sending an invitation to that email to participate in the blog? That would be most appreciated.
Until then I'll post a quick update. Stuart was able to get into a math class and now goes from work to school until 7:30 on Tuesday and Thursday. I was able to get into my classes and attend on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Not ideal, but we'll take it. I just got my results for our latest exam and the two proceeding quizzes and I got the top score on my exam and the first quiz!
Stuart is still working at the Target Fulfillment center. Basically if you order something from target.com (especially shoes) his warehouse will process and ship it out to you. If I remember right the warehouse is nearly a million square feet! He works specifically with the forklifts and moving large pallets of merchandise around. His superiors have noticed his hard work and from what I understand he is getting a sort of promotion. He said he would start training for a position with more responsibility. Something like that. Either way we have been really blessed with this job.
The Lewis couple that we take care of are doing well. It's really hard to see Jo, the wife, in such a condition though. She's aware enough to know that she should remember things but she just doesn't. There is a slight concern that came up yesterday. I don't have the heart to ask Bud, the husband, but we don't know what would happen to us if Jo died. We live in their guest house under the condition that we take care of Jo and her needs but if she weren't here anymore Bud can take care of himself and we may need to search for another place to live.
What are some of your favorite holiday traditions? I'm trying to figure out what to do for the holidays and what traditions to implement. I know I love Black Friday shopping (Even though I'll have to do it this year with significantly weakened forces due to my family being in Utah for the beloved, dangerously early shopping spree.)
To end, please send an invite to megsprunt@gmail.com! Thanks!
Meg
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Florida Crew update
Sorry that it has been so long everyone. There is never a whole lot going on with me so I forget to hop on and share. The Florida crew did make it home nice and safe. It was so great to see them! I was so lonely. It would've been so wonderful to see you all. I have to admit that I'm quite jealous for missing out on all the family fun. Hee hee.
Jake is doing well. He quit smoking and has been smoke free since July. His job is keeping him busy, but not too busy. Yesterday was his first day of school. Right now he's just taking one class (math) to get a feel for what he'll be able to handle next semester. The math class is only once a week, Friday 5:15 to 9:30-ish. This includes the lab. I think that he'll do well. I'm also very proud of him for making this decision to take a big step forward. :-) It's about time he jumped in and got his feet wet.
Things are going well for me, I suppose. I'm a little stress right now about money (the one thing Jake says is stupid to stress over and that I should never stress it.) July was a good work month for me, but August came and went with hardly any work. $74.50 was my grand total for August. I'm going to go and apply for a position with Orange County Public Schools in the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Three and a half to five hours a day, $135-$190 a week. It would be a good part-time job for me. I found another band to sing with but they're not playing out much so I'm looking for something on the side because I really want to sing more. The search goes on...
Everybody is back in school now. Cody started high school and seems to be enjoying it so far. Josie is now in middle school and loving it. She loves her teachers. She went to the soccer tryouts and earned herself a spot on the school team! My mom is working hard and keeping busy. My dad is doing what he does best. :-) All in all everyone is doing great. I'll leave the family details to my mom. I need to get her behind back on the blog anyway.
Love you all! Miss you like crazy!
Jake is doing well. He quit smoking and has been smoke free since July. His job is keeping him busy, but not too busy. Yesterday was his first day of school. Right now he's just taking one class (math) to get a feel for what he'll be able to handle next semester. The math class is only once a week, Friday 5:15 to 9:30-ish. This includes the lab. I think that he'll do well. I'm also very proud of him for making this decision to take a big step forward. :-) It's about time he jumped in and got his feet wet.
Things are going well for me, I suppose. I'm a little stress right now about money (the one thing Jake says is stupid to stress over and that I should never stress it.) July was a good work month for me, but August came and went with hardly any work. $74.50 was my grand total for August. I'm going to go and apply for a position with Orange County Public Schools in the Food and Nutrition Services Department. Three and a half to five hours a day, $135-$190 a week. It would be a good part-time job for me. I found another band to sing with but they're not playing out much so I'm looking for something on the side because I really want to sing more. The search goes on...
Everybody is back in school now. Cody started high school and seems to be enjoying it so far. Josie is now in middle school and loving it. She loves her teachers. She went to the soccer tryouts and earned herself a spot on the school team! My mom is working hard and keeping busy. My dad is doing what he does best. :-) All in all everyone is doing great. I'll leave the family details to my mom. I need to get her behind back on the blog anyway.
Love you all! Miss you like crazy!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Canning time
Well family it is that time of year again, when we start canning all of the yummy stuff from our garden. This year I have been visiting a local farmers market on friday's and picking up some kind of local produce to bottle or put up. So far I have done, carrots (from my own garden), green beans, peaches, pears, apricots (jam, puree, and halfs), pickles, applesauce, strawberry and rasberry jam, and chicken. I have had a lot of fun doing this and spending time with my mom, who has so graciously helped. Last Saturday we spent all day doing this, I was up at 6 am mom was up at 9:30am and the last batch of stuff we processed came out at 11:54pm. It truly has been a lot of work but I think it will be well worth it. I was going to post some picutre but it doesn't look like it will let me at the moment so maybe later on, I will be able to do that.
As for me, I am doing great! Young Womens is going well, and I have been trying to attend the temple once a week which I think has been a great blessing in my life. Work is work but I enjoy most of the people that I work with so that is great! It does annoy me when people can't seem to figure things out for themselves, but that too will pass.
I hope that everyone is doing well, and that the Florida crew got home safe and sound. I would love to hear more from everyone!
Talk to you soon
Love you all
Rebecca
As for me, I am doing great! Young Womens is going well, and I have been trying to attend the temple once a week which I think has been a great blessing in my life. Work is work but I enjoy most of the people that I work with so that is great! It does annoy me when people can't seem to figure things out for themselves, but that too will pass.
I hope that everyone is doing well, and that the Florida crew got home safe and sound. I would love to hear more from everyone!
Talk to you soon
Love you all
Rebecca
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