Merik Got a Tunneling Job

Yeah! He starts tomorrow. The Lord is watching over us. Thank You. I am awaiting job info. for me. I really want to do per diem with Life Care. It will help me to get my foot in the door if I want to do full time or part time later. I also really like the company. When Baylee is in school full time I can change things.

Job Interviews, Etc.

I have had a few interviews with Life Care. I also received some calls, and things seem to rolling along nicely. I have been told it is a lengthy process to get into Life Care as an employee. It could take up to a month, mainly because of the background checks. They require background checks, TB shots, a physical, and finger printing before they can start an employee. That is okay with me. They allow you to set your own hours as long as you fulfill the agreed time frame for full time, or part time. They have a great set up with a variety of care to meet the various needs. I am hoping things work out.

Currently Jobless & Looking

Merik is now on the out of work list with the union. I am attempting to refine my resume, and do some networking. For those unfamiliar with what networking is...it is finding friends, or others you know that can refer you to jobs. There are jobs out there fortunately in the field of Physical Therapy. Merik may get a tunneling job. We're not sure yet. Let's hope and pray. One of us needs to be home for the children though, at least until they are in school full time.

Septimus Heap - A New Series that I am Currently Enjoying

I have been reading this series recently and rather enjoying it. I must say that I really don't like when I read a book and find there are 4 more and I can't get them from the library fast enough. It usually takes me about 3-4 days a book. I wanted to know how many more of this series there is, and I am still not sure. I read the first one that I bought at Brandon's school library book fair for $5. Then I wanted to know if there were more. I checked a website and found out the info below.

KRC: Is there any chance we'll see MAGYK (or any of the other four books) on the big screen?

AS: Warner Brothers has the movie rights for all seven books in the Septimus Heap series, and MAGYK is in development at the moment, which is great. David Frankel (who directed Marley & Me) is piloting it through this stage, and I heard recently that there are some great screenwriters working in it. I think it will make a wonderful movie.

I have been trying to figure out how to add a book cover picture to this, but don't know how. I have found them, highlighted them, tried to do a copy and paste thing and it is not working. What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions would be appreciated. I wanted to put these on a sidebar thing not here, but this will have to do.
I just read that it will be coming out after the Harry Potter movies are all done in 2012. I also read it will be an animated film. I am not as excited about that, but think it will still make a good movie, and there will be 7 books 5 are already out. I messed up somehow and got 2 of the same book on this post. The 4th book is called Quest, and I just read it and it was really good.

Our Fort - Not Knox

So how's this for a fun eye sore? It's all in the name of fun for the children. It honestly kind of scares me. Brandon and Baylee are hard at work painting away. We have plans to get rid of the old swing set and use this instead. I just hope it is a project that gets done. I love that Merik has the desire to create something that is fun for his kids. He is a very hard worker. It is a fort that is not finished yet. Merik is planning to add swings, a climbing rope, and put some sides around the top. He made it so he could walk under it when mowing the lawn, and not have to duck.

Thankful Message

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! May it be the best you've ever had! I want to say that I am thankful for all of my family. When I was serving my mission what I missed the most was just being with my family, especially during the holidays. I think because that is when we would all gather together. Even those that were married. The last year or maybe 2 now we have not had our annual Christmas party and I really miss it. Weather we do, or don't ever have them again I want my family to know I love them. I do have hopes of starting them again, but don't know if others either feel we can, or don't have the time anymore. It is difficult to get all together. Especially when there are so many of us.

This is a Comment I Added to Kim's Post About Her Similar Calling In Another Ward

I feel the desire to post this so that others can understand how blessed I feel to have this calling. I taught in Relief Society in another ward before when I was engaged to be married. I really liked it then and had hoped I would have another opportunity to do so. It was not for very long that I was able to do it, because I got married and moved away.
It is interesting to me that you too are the 2nd Sunday Relief Society teacher. I have just recently been called to this and have really loved doing it. We as the teacher learn so much more, because we study it out, are prayerful about what needs to be taught, and how to most effectively do so. Sometimes things are not as ideal as we would like them to be, and the Lord seems to step in and help. I have had times when I have apologized and pleaded with the Lord to help me with a calling especially when I haven't done what I should and basically not wanted those I am teaching to lose out because of my faults. They still need to feel the spirit. Heavenly Father has really come through when not only I needed him, but others do as well. I love that feeling when I teach and find that I am saying something I didn't really think about before, but know it is right and needs to be said. It is kind of that ah hah experience and, reminds me who really is in charge or teaching through me. We are only his instruments, the spirit is what truly teaches the heart. I would love to hear you teach! It all reconfirms to me the truthfulness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and strengthens my personnel testimony. It feels good to hear from others I am doing a good job, and helps me know I am doing what Heavenly Father wants me to. It is truly wonderful to be able to touch the lives of others through the spirit.
I have looked through next years manual a little bit and find it interesting that it is the Gospel Principles manual revised. I taught Gospel Principles as a ward missionary for about 3-4 years and truly enjoyed it. One of the things I have noticed is many of the chapters are smaller and more simplified. I am happy about that, because I do find it difficult to pick and choose the more important things that need to be heard and taught. I tend to want to share it all. There simply is not time to do so. I tend to rattle on at times and find it hard to know when to stop. In Primary they bought a timer to help me know when to wrap things up. So I brought my timer last time, and didn't end up using it. Although I did better at ending in a more timely manner.

Shopping Sheryl - One of My Old Toys

This was one of my favorite old toys from when I was a child. My grandmother got it for me to help me learn math addition. There are price tags on the groceries and you write the amounts and add them. Then she pays with her money. I saved it so my children could play with it, but they have already torn the grocery sacks from over stuffing them. So I thought I would wait a little more.

Baylee Playing Computer Games

Talk about kicking back. She is one funny girl.

Altered Letters for Brandon and Baylee's Rooms

I am so excited that I can now put pictures with my posts. I had to reupload the disc for it to work again. This was a really fun project. I tried to make Brandon's letter match his plaid curtain in his room. I did the weave with the colors of his curtain. I think what is really fun is personalizing the letters.

Brandon's Star Wars Ship Creation

Brandon is very creative and in fact spends many hours building various things with his legos. I would love to take him to Legoland someday.

Difficulty loading pictures from my camera

Hello I have been very frustrated lately, because I have many pictures I would like to load and use for my blogging, but have had difficulty getting anything and I don't understand why it does not seem to be working.I am starting to think I may need to re-upload my camera program. I would love to post about the Halloween. Baylee's class field trips and classroom party. Brandon's birthday as well.

New Calling - RS Teacher

Yes, I have been given a new calling already, and am happy to do it. I have been called to teach the 2nd Sunday Relief Society lessons. I am excited about teaching about Joseph Smith. He was truly an incredible prophet. I really love to teach because I learn so much, and the Lord has given me an opportunity to teach others through the tool of the Holy Ghost delivering his messages. I love too feel the Holy Ghost, teaching me how to teach others. I am merely a mouthpiece. I know the truth of the teachings can be confirmed in the hearts of those that are listening, and ready to hear the messages. It is truly the Holy Ghost that delivers the message to our hearts. It reconfirms in my heart that this is God's church and kingdom upon the earth, and we are his servants. I am grateful for this opportunity. There is so much I have yet to learn, and am looking forward to it.

Released from Calling

I was released from my primary teaching calling of the 11-12 year old class. I was a teacher for 4 years in the primary. I really enjoy teaching. I have decided that I would like to learn more about genealogy, so I am taking that class now. My mother works at the local genealogy library. As I begin this I at times find myself frustrated because I feel clueless. I have tried to maintain as much as I can about current info. like new marriages, births, deaths, etc. I am confused about when to add info. and not repeat stuff that is already done.

Pre-Field Day for the Pre K's

They did a practice field day the day before for the pre k kids. Then gave us the option of coming the next day. I decided not to. We went later and helped the teacher clean out her room afterward on friday. This was back in May or June.