Happy Birthday

I don't know if every one else thinks about this at all, but today is mom's birthday. I thought it might be nice to reminisce because she was a pretty special lady.

I'm so thankful for the many things she taught me. I would be clueless about the everyday tasks of life like cooking, laundry, etc. if it were not for her. Although, don't ask me to wash anything wool, because I will inevitably shrink it! I remember having to do chores every week and having to cook once a week. I used to hate it, but at least now I know how to do those things. She would always help me with anything new I wanted to learn about baking, sewing, or just general knowledge. She was always learning new things, and helping us to learn new things to. I think all of us can appreciate the things she taught us about music.

I'm also grateful for the strength of testimony she had. You could really feel that she had a personal relationship with the Savior. It is one of the things that has helped me build my own testimony. She was great about doing the everyday things like praying, reading the scriptures, and family home evening. I still remember using the flannel storyboard to teach us lessons for family home evening. What a great way to hold a child's attention. Even while she was sick, you could still see her faith and testimony shining through.

Mom was just a great mom. Her example has taught us all how to have great family's. Just look at all the great children you guys have raised. It's hard to express in words all the things I want to say, but I think you guys understand. So, happy birthday mom, until we meet again.

Early Morning

I guess I never explained why I've been posting so very early in the morning. Since my car is dead, I've had to carpool with Cameron. He has to be at the buses by 5:15 a.m., so I'm stuck getting up at 4:00 a.m.! He carpools with another guy, but on the week Cam is driving, I have to go to. It sucks. But, I have regulated my sleep schedule a little better. I went to bed at 8:30 p.m. last night. I haven't done that since the second grade! Also, since it would cost money and would cause wear and tear on the car to drive to back to Spring Creek after Cameron gets on the bus, I've been hanging out at a little coffee shop. It's one of the few places open at 5:00 a.m. and it has a couch. I'm hoping I will get a key to the office soon, and then I could just go sleep there in the mornings. But, I'll bet I get a new car before I get a key to the office, and by then I won't need it!

By the way Auntie Ann, no furniture yet. We're too focused on getting a new car!

Work

Guess what everyone? I have a job!!! It's not exactly my ideal job, but it's a job. The other girl decided not to come back, so I am keeping this job for good. I'm working for Ilex Lubrication Equipment which supplies the mines with pumps and stuff. I'm basically a secretary, but like I said, it's a job!

The other big news is that we are going to get a new car. My Kia has been dead for awhile and it probably wouldn't cost too much to fix it, but we need a car that will do well in the snow. They never seem to plow the roads near us. Plus, Kia's suck. Never buy a Kia. Ever. That car had absolutely no power.

Anyway, that's about all the big news for now!