2010

2010, where do I begin? This was the most topsy turvy, insane, unexpected, wild and crazy year we have experienced in a LONG time. The year started with a lot of colds and flus, and Rex really not enjoying his time at Cactus Pete's and we were planning for them to let him go at any time. In March, Rex had enough and left the company. It was a big leap of faith for us, but we had saved and planned for the day. I went to work at Merry Maids part time, and Rex was able to get unemployment. It was humbling for me to work, and though I did not enjoy the job, I learned to appreciate the work and the time it took to make a living. Trenton turned 7 in May.. which was crazy!! He finished up 1st grade with flying colors and we left for an adventure to Seattle the last day of school. How we managed a vacation for the first time in MANY years while one of us was working part time is beyond me, but we did it. Seattle was great. We saw family, the big city and my favorite, FORKS!! It was a great trip. After Seattle, we came home to a wet and rainy Idaho. My garden and many others' did not fair well this season. 4th of July was great! Rex celebrated his 30th birthday! I enrolled in school and we began Temple lessons and prepared to go to the Temple in August. It was a wonderful and magical day that will stay with our family forever. We had very special people with us and a wonderful get together after. Our good friend Jeff even came in from San Francisco to join in our celebration. School started for me, and Trenton started the 2nd grade. School was great for me and I loved that I was back in the swing of it. September came,Benji turned two and it also meant another vacation for us, to help celebrate the wedding of our dear friends Jeff and Vicki. Rex has just started his new job at Home depot, so we were able to take some time and head to see my Dad and Tony in Hesperia, and then a surprise trip to DISNEYLAND!! It was so much fun!!!!! The boys had a blast and we hated to leave the next day to San Fransisco. We made it to the Golden Gate, and from there on out it was CRAZINESS. Rush rush rush and go go go. The wedding and reception were wonderful and it was great to be a part of their special day! We were exhausted when we got back, but we made it, and loved being home! After our vacations- life mellowed out and e had a great General Conference, Halloween was fun, and then the world got tipped upside down. they changed all of the wards and created the 10th ward. It was a hard transition, but we are happy with the changes now. I am young women's secretary, and love my girls!! I finished up school, and made the Dean's list, and Trenton made it to 100 AR points before Christmas break. Joe turned 5, which I still am coping with. We were able to provide a lot for other around us this year, and we had an amazing Christmas! That about sums it up. I never in a million years would have expected a year like this one! A job lost, school started, 2 vacations, ward changes...... it was just plain nuts!!
I hope 2011 is a good year for our family and all of yours!! Happy New Year!!

5grateful things of the YEAR
change*learning*growth*unity*FAITH