Rock Band

Gary got Rock Band this summer for PS3 and even though it takes up the whole front room of our apartment, I don't mind too much. It's pretty fun. I was the drummer for this song! Jake plays guitar and bass. Gary is getting to be quite the expert on the guitar. Jessie just sings the best she can so she isn't left out. I think I don't mind because it's one of the few "video games" I can actually play.

The countdown...8 days

We sign our papers 1 week from tomorrow on the new house! yeah! We had our walkthrough today and it's the first time I've seen the inside for a few weeks. The last time I saw it only the wood floors were in and they were covered, the rest of the house was still cement. I can't believe it's done. The walkthrough was tedious, it took about 2 1/2 hours (thanks Dionne for taking jess to school), the guy was very good at pointing out things that I didn't even catch...He even baked us a pie in our oven as a "housewarming" gift.
So sign papers 9/4, keys 9/5, move in 9/6!

School starts

Well we survived the first week (3days) of school. I think I finally have drop off and pick up figured out... It was very confusing the 1st day because most of the roads were closed for construction..I don't even think the teachers knew what was going on. Jessica has found some new friends and loves her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Greenfield. She is very excited and has already received her 1st homework packet. Jake is adjusting and has made some friends as well. He is in a 4/5 split, which can be intimidating, but he's been in a split before and will do fine. His teacher is Ms. Klahs. It is hard waiting until noon to take Jessica---she is so excited to go in the am when I take Jake..that for the next 3 hrs, all I hear is it time to go yet????? It's not so bad commuting across town to school either- it takes less than 10 minutes. BUT, it will be very nice to be less than 5 min. when we move. I'm trying to get motivated to actually walk to school in the am with Jake and Jess.

Happy Anniversary

14 years! WOW, I can’t believe it’s been 14 years since Gary and I got married. It seems like yesterday he walked in for his first day at work at Officemax in Orem, and I was immediately attracted. I know it was our Heavenly Father’s plan for us to meet. I should not have been working at Officemax. I had graduated and had started my new job in SLC, but I wanted the extra money. Gary was headed somewhere else and decided to stop at Officemax and fill out an application for a job. I’m not sure we would have met otherwise. Anyway, Gary is my best friend and is always there for me no matter what and I am thankful for all that he has done for me. I am thankful for my two children that make our family more complete. I am thankful for the gospel so that I know our family will be together always and forever.

End of Summer

I can't believe that there are only 2 days left before the kids go back to school. Last night Gary asked me what I'm going to do now that the kids are gone all afternoon. I told him that I would read and take a nap every day. I might have to practice the drums for Rock Band though because Gary is getting really good and I haven't progressed at all. Really, I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do for now, but once we move into our house (Sept.5/6), I'll probably spend every afternoon for a month or two unpacking boxes!!!

Since I've been reading quite a bit lately, maybe I should get a job at Barnes and Noble, so I can save on the cost of books... BTW, Breaking Dawn was good. A little darker than the others, but great.

It has been a great summer though...Spending time with family and friends, traveling, Disney, swimming, beach, shopping and just hanging out. The kids are excited about going to school, but a little nervous about a going to a new school, but I'm sure they will make new friends quickly.