Photos from Ohio

Felycia promised photos from Ohio when she posted last week.  I've been sick all week and this is the first day I have even turned on the computer.  The couch and television have been my friends because I haven't had energy to even eat.  I'm feeling much better now so I'll post what I have already taken off of Felycia's camera and then more when I upload all of the photos from my camera.

This was the view outside my parents' back door after the first snow we saw.  The cardinals are so pretty in the snow.  Their red feathers stand out so well.  Deric took these pictures through the window.  It was sooooo cold there.  I think we have brought the cold back with us because it's freeezzzing in Las Vegas now.
More photos later.

Ohio

Okay, so I failed.  Things were so crazy last month that I didn't get around to writing a post.  Between finishing my student teaching, moving out, and going to Ohio, there wasn't a lot of extra time.

We spent Christmas in Ohio.  We left on the 18th and got back on the 29th.  It was strange not to be at home Christmas morning.  It was also a lot of work.  Everything had to be ready for Christmas before we left.  Then we had to decide what would go with us to Ohio and what would stay in Las Vegas.  In the end, most of the gifts went with us.  After that, we had to make sure they would all fit in the suitcase and not weigh too much.  We all enjoyed spending Christmas with family but I don't think we will spend Christmas away from home again.

While we were in Ohio it snowed three different times.  The only time it stuck enough to play in was the morning we left to come back to Las Vegas.  We learned that it is best to stay home in a snow storm when we were in a car accident the first time it snowed.  No one was hurt but it was really inconvenient and cold.

We took quite a few pictures while we were in Ohio but my mom has all of those.  Since I am back in St. George, I can't post any of them.  Maybe she will get around to doing it eventually.

Now, an update about what is going on in our family.  Not much is new with Dad.  He just got two new counselors in the bishopric so he will be spending time get them up to speed.  Mom has a new blog she is working on.  It is call Food, Fabric, and Fibers.  I bet you can't guess what it is about.  She is posting recipes and finished sewing, quilting, and crocheting projects.  She is having a lot of fun share things she has made.  You can find her new blog at www.foodfabricandfibers.blogspot.com if you are interested.  Deric will be attending UNLV this semester.  He will also be taking a Spanish class at CSN to finish up his Associates Degree.  As for me, I moved in to my new house this afternoon and am still looking for a "big girl" job, as my parents call it.  The school district has a couple of full time positions open that I am applying for.  Hopefully, I will have a job soon.

That is all for now.

Update by Felycia

So, I told Mom she needed to update the blog and she told me I could do it. Being at college, I don't know quite as much of what is going on but I can give you the gist.

Well, Dad is still the bishop.  He is staying plenty busy between work and church stuff.  It is a rare week night that he does not have some sort of meeting.  I don't know what he is going to do with all of his time when he gets released.

Mom is still working at Mirabelli.  She is meeting all sorts of people and enjoying herself in the process.  She is also a family history consultant in her ward.  She likes helping other people find their family and working a little on her own in the process.

Deric is working at Stupak and using his Spanish everyday there.  He has the same job description as Mom but he is considered part time and Mom is hourly.  I am not sure how that works but it is the City of Las Vegas so I guess I don't need to say anything else about that.  Deric will be graduating with an associates degree in pre-engineering this December and one in Spanish after next semester.

I am finishing up college.  I will graduate with a bachelor's degree in elementary education this December!  I am really excited but I am not quite sure what to do with myself after graduation.  I have already turned in all of my assignments and am just waiting for the grades to be posted.  It will be strange to go home for Thanksgiving and not have homework to do.  I am currently on the Temple and Family History Council in my ward and a Relief Society teacher.  I guess somethings don't change even when you change wards.  I don't mind because I love what I do.

I think that is all for now.  I will try to make sure to post at least once a month if Mom doesn't beat me to it.

Las Vegas Update

We've had lots of fun this past few months. Both kids are home again for the summer. We are looking forward to the annual family reunion at the cabin in Little Creek. We'll be going to Tuacahn in the fall for Aladdin and Hairspray. We are trying to decide what to do for our graduation celebration in December. It will be a cruise from Galveston or Christmas in Ohio. We haven't been able to make a decision.

Felycia is working at Mirabelli teaching gymnastics this summer. She's also picked up a couple of side jobs babysitting and doing private gymnastics lessons. She's making enough money to get through the fall semester without a job.

Deric starts his new job today. He will be a customer service rep for the City of Las Vegas. He will be at the Stupak Community Center. He is excited to get started because it means lots more money and great hours.

Conrad and I celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary this past week. It was girls' camp in our Stake up at Mt. Charleston so we stayed a couple of nights at the Mt. Charleston hotel and spent our days at camp. It was quite fun.

We have been trying to come up with a fun thing to make for the dinner we are in charge of for our reunion. We tried grilled pizza. We spent lots of time laughing and ended up at Burger King for dinner that night. We'll try again and keep looking for more ideas.