I can't believe how quickly time passes. Once upon a time I was an avid blog writer. I tried hard to record the little details of our lives as they were happening, then life got in the way. Things got very busy for me as I went back to school to accomplish my goal of obtaining my degree. It took 4 years of hard work for me, but I did it! I graduated on July 20, 2016 with a BS in Marriage and Family studies from Brigham Young University-Idaho. Brett and I decided that it would be a great opportunity for us to head to Rexburg, ID to participate in the commencement and graduation festivities. It was a surreal experience for me to step on campus for the first time and to reflect on all that I had accomplished. I was so thankful that my family was there to support me! Going back to school and getting my degree has blessed my life in so many ways. first, My secular knowledge and testimony have increased simultaneously. I also gained greater confidence in myself and in my talents. I learned to value family life in our society far more than I did. I also developed skills that have helped me to strengthen my own family. Even though the process of working towards my degree was difficult at times, it was so worth it in the end! This has become one of the greatest blessings in my life.
Other changes since I last blogged...
We moved to UT! We were blessed in 2015 to be able to move our family home to Utah. We now reside in Cache Valley and we couldn't be happier! We love raising our family and living here in this beautiful valley. When we moved here Erik started his junior year in high school, and had just gotten his driver's license. Cameron started 8th grade. Austin started 4th grade, and Ethan started 1st grade. The boys adjusted really well to their new schools and made friends fairly quickly. We could truly see the hand of the Lord in our lives with all these changes. The boys were truly blessed with good friends. We have now been here for the past year and a half and still feel so happy and content to be here. Erik is now 2 months away from graduating from high school. Cameron is wrapping up his freshman year and is looking for ward to getting his learner's permit later this year. Austin is finishing up 5th grade and has really enjoyed playing basketball and baseball here. Ethan is finishing 2nd grade this year. He is growing up so quickly! He is counting down to his birthday in a couple of months and is really excited about the opportunity that he will have to be baptized!
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| Erik Junior year 2015-2016 |
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Erik Senior year 2016-2017
Class of 2017! |
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| Cameron 8th grade 2015-2016 |
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Cameron 9th grade
Freshman 2016-2017 |
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| Austin 4th grade 2015-2016 |
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Austin 5th grade 2016-2017
Student council |
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| Ethan 1st grade 2015-2016 |
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| Ethan 2nd grade 2016-2017 |
One more big change to share. After graduation I stumbled across a job posting that I thought would be a perfect fit for me. I applied, interviewed and got the job. This past year I have been teaching preschool for Logan school district! I love my job! This year has been part-time which is perfect as it has helped me to ease back into the work force and has still left plenty of time to care for my family as well. I am really enjoying putting my education to good use by working in a job that is challenging and extremely rewarding!
