Changes

For those of you who read Facebook, you know that we have had a huge change in our life this week.  After 18 1/2 years with Convergys, Randy was laid-off.  He has enjoyed working for the company and it has allowed our family to grow and enjoy many of the good things in life. 
I just wanted to let Randy and everyone know how proud I am of him and everything he has accomplished.  Randy was able to move up thru the ranks of Convergys, going from an agent on the phones to a senior manager over various departments.  He has inspired many people that he worked with and has shown our children what it means to be dedicated to your work. 
Even though this will be a big change for our family, I know that Heavenly Father will see us thru the tough times that may lie ahead. 
Randy will be working on his Master's Degree in Education and would like to become an elementary school teacher.  I know that he will be a great teacher and will inspire many children to do their best.

I love you Randy and I know that you will do great in all your future endeavors.

Happy Valentine's Day

My husband sent me the most beautiful flowers for Valentine's Day.  I kept thinking what should I get this wonderful man who gives me so much every day.  I got him a card but it just isn't enough.  He needs to know just how much I love him.  My friend Jennifer inspired me and I am posting 50 things that I love about my husband.  There are so many more but I will stick with 50.

1. He is thoughtful.

2. He remembers important dates like birthdays and anniversaries.

3. He is always willing to help clean up the house, do laundry, or scrub a bathroom.

4. He takes care of our house when things break and makes sure the yard looks nice.

5. He cherishes our children and lets them know how much he loves them.

6. He looks good in anything that he wears.

7. He smells wonderful!

8. He can accomplish anything that he sets his mind to.

9. He is kind.

10. He loves my parents just like they are is own.

11.  He gets along with my siblings and their spouses.

12. He is very interested in learning more about the gospel and teaching it to our family.

13. He respects me.

14. He is a dedicated to his job and always makes sure that it's done well.

15. He is going to school and working full time.

16. He knows that I enjoy scrapbooking and takes time to watch the kids so that I can go off with the girls and work on pages.

17. He was always willing to change diapers and feed babies.

18. He never judges me for mistakes that I have made.

19. He helps me be a better person.

20. He loves the weather.  He knows as much about the weather as any TV weatherman.

21. He encourages our children to persue their interests.

22. He loves ALL music.  Even the stuff our kids listen to.

23.  He enjoys the theater and took me to Broadway.

24. He is an excellent cook and is always looking for a new recipe to try.

25.  He cooks dinner so that it is ready when I get home from work.

26. He puts up with all the weird food that I like to eat and is even willing to try it.

27. He is smart.

28. He is great at computers and is always willing to help me figure things out.

29. He sends me flowers.

30. He is always willing to talk about things.

31. He is a comfort to me when I am troubled.

32. He lets me cry and throw fits.

33.  He hugs me while I cry and throw fits.

34. He will watch a sappy love story with me even though he hates them.

35. He enjoys going to the temple.

36. He takes care of himself.  Body and spirit.

37. He loves me forever and always.

38. He is always willing to voluteer to help others (scouts, kids sports, neighbors)

39. He encourages me in anything that I do.

40. He is a great kisser!

41. He asks my opinion.

42. He puts up with my "stinky nail stuff" when I do my nails

43. He doesn't watch sports!!!!!

44. He cares about our house and has decorated most of it.

45.  He loves the outdoors.

46. He LOVES Yellowstone and goes every year with our boys.  It's their father and son getaway.

47. He is not afraid to cry in front of me. (If a reason to cry presents itself)

48. He loves me for everything I am.

49. He listens to me complain.

50. He is always himself.  He never changes who he is or what he believes to fit what other people think he should be.  He is a great man.

I love you Randy!  Forever and always.

The Klondike

Back in January, Alex and Preston participated in the Klondike Derby.  This adventure is for the 12 and 13 year old boy scouts.  The get the "opportunity" to camp out in the snow.  This does not seem fun to me.  I mean how can you enjoy yourself in 4 degree weather and sleeping in a snow cave.  I might not think that it's enjoyable, but they LOVE it! 

Here is where they slept.

Preston is waiting for dinner to cook.

Don't you think they look cold?  I do!

Hobo dinners.  YUMMY!

Inside the snow cave.

Time for bed!

Alex participating in the sled races.

Preston just chilling out!