A family Outing!

As a family we have made an effort to go and visit Sabino Canyon. This place has always held such special memories for me. As a kid my parents would take us here and let us get all of our energy out, hiking up to the top. I remember I felt so small compared to the huge Saguaro Cacti. I loved the wildlife. I loved the signs that say " Walk at your own risk, Mountain Lion's known to roam". I loved the smell of the desert. I remember I loved seeing all of the older people with the white noses(due to sunblock) with their huge sun hats and maps. As a teenager my Young Women's group would go and hike and have picnics and talk and sing in Sabino Canyon. We would hike up to the pools and swim and gossip and all that fun girlie stuff. I loved it. When Adam and I were newlyweds we would hike up to the pools. I remember the long conversations we would have about future children, future jobs, future homes, future everything. Those were some great conversations. Conversations that made me fall in love with my husband more. Now that we have moved back to Tucson we have made our girls fall in love with Sabino Canyon. They love to go on Saturday mornings. They crave the outdoors and love to learn about all the fun things our beautiful desert has to offer. The love to run and run. They say "hi" to everyone we pass on the trail. They love wearing their sun hats and sunblock. They love to look at the different cacti and have their daddy ask them what kind they are. They love all the bugs, poky things and heat that this wonderful place has to offer. I am so glad to share this wonderful experience with them. I love that they love it. This is our family, this is who we are. Things may change tomorrow. We may not live here forever, but one thing is certain.... my children have learned to love the desert and that warms my heart!

Some updated pics!!

Alright, so here are some pictures of us. We cut Cecely's hair. Actually my very talented sister in law Nicole cut her hair and she looks so grown up. The first picture is of her with her cousing Isaac right after we cut her hair. Isaac was her favorite cousin while we stayed in Utah. She still asks everyday where he is. He was so great with her and played and loved her. She is full of energy, so funny and has a mean streak too. Only to her sisters and relatives though. In nursery she is an angel and so soft and gentle. Bailey and Aislynn are getting so big. They can both write their names and practice everyday. Poor things, I didn't give them easy names to have to write. They are so smart and funny and growing up right before my eyes. I love hearing their prayers, and love their kisses and hugs. The picture with them on the couch is with their cousin Lily. She is such a great cousin and was so patient to let them play with all of her toys. She even colored and watched movies with them. Adam is still substitute teaching which we are so grateful for. He has been booked everyday and that tends to be the trend for now. He received an email from the guy in Utah and they still haven't made a decision. All of their board members were not able to be there last week so they are making the decision this coming Monday. So we will wait and see. I am loving my calling and my Young Women. I am so excited to see them every Wednesday. They are such incredible girls. I love the broadcasts that I get to attend and the firesides. It keeps me young and makes me realize what an incredible program this is. I cannot wait for my girls to be able to attend Young Women's. Don't get me wrong, I am in no hurry for them to grow up. However, it gives me such peace of mind to know that there us such a spiritually based program that my girls will have to help them as they grow up.

We are staying happy and positive. We know that we are in the Lord's hands, and there is no other place I would rather be. We will keep everyone updated as we get news. Until then I will post some more pics. I have so many!!!

Hello????

Okay, so sorry for the long delay in blogging. I will post pics very soon!! I have gotten lots of hate mail or email I should say because I have not updated my blog. So sorry!!! Things have been very crazy. Adam had a job interview in utah about two weeks ago. It would be with a company in Draper. He would be doing some of the same things he did with his consulting firm before, and a lot of new things. He really liked the company and felt very good about the interview. We are still waiting to hear back. We got an email today basically stating that he is still being considered but they have to meet together as a board and then they will give their final decision sometime next week. One of the owners of the company is actually coming to Tucson next week and wants to meet with Adam to give him their final decision when it happens. Soooo..... We will keep you all informed. In the meantime Adam has been subbing for elementary schools and tomorrow he is subbing for a high school. He really likes it, and loves the kids. It's pretty easy work. We have been dealing with sickness after sickness in our house. Two cases of a very bad stomach flu. My carpets are now severely stained because of it. I think I have washed 70 loads of laundry in the last two days. Everyone is happy though and we are enjoying our life. I loved General Conference and all of the incredible messages. I am so grateful to be a member of this church. I will put some pics on of everyone, and yes including myself. I am still losing weight and feel really good!!

We love you all