I hate to say this...but I lost alot of pictures from Kas's birthday and Christmas and our trip to Idaho and Utah. I am hoping to find them eventually but as of now...they are gone. Sooo disappointing.
BUT....we did have a wonderful holiday.
School let out,
We had Kasidee's birthday party with her friends.
Branch Christmas Party
Took Kas out to dinner for her birthday.
Sunday J had to work..but was able to get off early...8 pm I think...so we decided to leave for Idaho at midnight.
Stopped after 3-4 hours and slept at a rest area...oh how I love traveling in the Motorhome! Early the next morning we headed out again...with a great head start. We had a good trip down. In Motorhome, towing the bike.
There was ice...and we actually had an hour or 2 of scary roads...suvs in the ditches all over the place...but we drove slow and got through fine.
Arrived in Idaho Monday evening.
Tuesday we ventured out to Meridian to find J's school. Guardian College. He met one of the ladies who's helped him through the registration process.
After checking out the school and stuff we helped some friends move into their new house. and did some errand running.
The next few days got us ready for Christmas and starting school for J. Such an array of emotions.
We had a pleasant Christmas Eve with all the Randy Towery family, where I met Tammy and Tom's 2 babes (soo sweet). UnclePaul and Aunt Barb McKnight and Buffy (cousin) and her family. It was great seeing everyone, and such a change of pace, with 5 babies under the age of 1 at the party....It was wonderful! :) I was in beautiful baby heaven!
We spent Christmas day with G and G Jello. Very nice, mellow day. We spent most of it watching old movies...and somehow started watching the old Star Trek movies...not exactly a favorite of mine, but they were pretty funny! :) and the kids loved them. After that we watched one a night. :)
Sunday afternoon We headed to Utah to visit my siblings. It was a quick trip....we left tues afternoon....but well worth it. I love hanging out with my family, and miss them terribly.
I visited an old friend, dinner with family again and prepared to head home...oh the torment...leaving J behind.
But, we managed. And headed out Saturday morning. Our trip home was uneventful, except that my allergies got out of control! I was soo sick by the time we got home. Kaleb drove a bit, which helped...and I just trudged along so we could get HOME. I just wanted to get on with things so it could be over sooner!
When we got home I took some drugs and promptly fell asleep.
Sunday morning, I figured I wouldn't make it to church cause I felt so lousy the day before. But, I woke up at 9:35 and really didn't want to miss...so we rushed around and was only a few minutes late 10:00. It really was pathetic..but I was glad I went.
Monday everyone started school. Back to life. The first few days we could just pretend J was on duty...working a 48 and then 72...etc... But, after a few days reality hit!
Now we are down two weeks. J is loving his schooling and doing great! and we are fine here. Mom, Dad and Amber are here for a few weeks...Mom broke her arm the day we drove to Idaho...So we are pampering her.
I know the time will go by fast and not fast enough. I am so proud of Jeremy and all he has done to prepare for this time, and for his schooling. He went above and beyond to make it as easy for us as he could.
So, while he is there, schooling, studying, doing clinicals and various hospitals, and catching up with his family...we are here, schooling, working, living regular life, wrestling (or cheering on the wrestlers), seminary...etc. It has been crazy busy. but good! :)
We really appreciate all the help and encouragement from all our loved ones.....family and friends. It has been amazing!
