Slacker, slacker, slacker

So, I did really good at updates when we were in Panguitch, now that we are back in Salt Lake, not so much :)

Last post was about Brant losing his job right before Christmas. Lots has changed since then. We had a great Christmas despite everything being up in the air. We have felt a lot of peace through this whole transition which has been such a blessing and we are so grateful for all we are blessed with. For the time being, we are staying with my parents in Riverton and trying to sell the house in Panguitch. Brant was able to get a new job with a great company called Futura Industries and started last week - He will spend the first two weeks in production and then will be on their LEAN team. It is basically a time management, quality control team. He really loves the company and is excited to grow with them.

Beau is doing great. He is 18 months old and starting nursery and loving it. I just called into Nursery so that will be fun to be there with him. He does great though and just loves playing with the kids and toys. He has such a fun sense of humor and is such a sweet boy. We spent ten days up at Jami and Jared's whlie they took Pres and Kaed on a cruise and has been momma's boy ever since we got home. I have gotten lots of extra hugs and snuggles which I LOVE!!! He got sick with a virus that causes airway constriction while we were there and is now getting over it so that is good. It is hard to see your little ones so miserable. He is learning so much. He learned to blow his nose and knows how to sign Mom, Dad, milk, please, cracker, and more. We are working on talking - He can say Mom, Dad, Ball, Beau, Abby (Jami's dog) consistently and lots of animal sounds but we are still working on others being consistent, once in a while we get a random word like diaper but are still working on the talking thing :)

All in all, things are going well. Love you all!!!!

Update

We found out last night that Brant is being laid off from his job and tomorrow is his last day. We will be looking for ANYTHING short term or long term to carry us through. We would LOVE to stay in Panguitch if possible long term but will do what we have to do and what we are prompted to do. If you know of anything that might be open job-wise even if it is temporary for the time being, please let us know! Thanks everyone!!!!

Santa Who?

So today we went to visit Santa at the Social Hall in town. I think I was the most excited to see how he would react since he doesn't really understand the whole Santa thing yet anyway. So - pretty much not a fan at this point :) Here are the pictures:

Things are going pretty well. The house is decorated for Christmas. The first day or two with the tree I was starting to regret having put it up because Beau was always attacking it but now he is used to it and does pretty well. There are a few ornaments he can play with and the glass ones are up high :) This last week Brant and I had the opportunity to sub for the Brother Holman, the seminary teacher down here, who had broken his shoulder playing football on Thanksgiving Day. We had a good time and on the days I taught Beau had a blast hanging out with Brant at the shop! I was super nervous but really enjoyed it. I got called as the first counselor in the Primary Presidency and am really excited about that. Tomorrow I get to do sharing time and conduct so hopefully that goes well. Brant got a new calling too but hasn't been sustained so you will have to wait for next week for the scoop on that. Other than that, everything is pretty much the same. We had a great Thanksgiving with Dale, Kathy, Kelsie, Brooke and Jared at Dale and Kathy's house. Then the Miller's came down Friday and spent the weekend and we had a really fun time. Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season. Love you all!

Bos and Beau

This week we have Boston with us to help Mandi a little so she can actually stay on the bed rest for number 5. We have had a really good time and enjoyed having his fun little personality with us. Boston is hilarious. I don't think the movie Cars has ever been played so many times in a week :) Sorry Mand - I really try to sneak in other play time too when possible! Beau has been a little unsure of what to think with another friend around. He is so used to being home with just him and mom and it's taken him quite a while to get adjusted to this. The first couple days he hardly made a sound just stared and watched Boston all day long. But, when Boston laughs or does something he gets this cute little confused look on his face and then tries to copy him. Boston tries hard to play soft with Beau and give him toys and help him. Yesterday when I put Boston down for naps- I went in a little bit later to give him a kiss and tell him I loved him - In the cutest melt your heart little voice he asked, " You have a sleepover a me?" So we had a little sleepover for the first part of naptime.

Bos sleeps in crazy positions - The other night I went to check on him and he had his legs on the chair and his body draped just barely on the edge of the bed sound asleep. I was amazed he could hold the position and didn't think to grab my camera. Last night when I went to check on him - this is what he looked like:

Typical Beau face this week - a little unsure and trying to get to Mom

Bos found Brant's swim cap

Boston's CIRCLE he built out of books - He was SO proud! Good Job Bud!

Halloween Fun

For Halloween we went up to SLC. I had a dentist appointment two days before and Beau's 15 month check up was the day before so we decided to make a trip out of it. Krista, one of my best friends, was coming through from Arizona so she picked Beau and I up on Wednesday. We went up and did dr's appts and errands for the next two days and then Brant joined us on Friday. It was so fun to get to see her and Owen and drive up together. Friday night we went to Nancy and Matthew's house with Krista and Owen to see the Halloween Display in Bountiful! Awesome as usual! They put so much time and effort into it and it always looks great and super SPOOKY! Saturday we were able to go to breakfast with Brooke and Jared and had a blast! Then we went out to lunch later in the day with Taylors. Home for naps and then TRICK OR TREATING time! We went to a few neighbors in my parent's neighborhood. We spent so much time catching up with a lot of old friends that we only made it to about six houses in over an hour! Whoops! Beau kept taking a candy out of his bucket and giving it to the person handing out the candy. What a good sharer! Then we went to Grandma and Grandpa Miller's for chili and having fun! They got him a fun Halloween kitty that meows and lots of candy - Thanks everyone! We had so much fun! Here are a few pictures - I didn't take as many as I had hoped and Beau wasn't in the mood for Halloween pictures so hopefully I can get some better ones from his Grandparents.

Beau had his 15 month check up while we were there and is doing great. He is 33 inches tall and 26 1/2 lbs. That puts him about 97th % for height 70's for weight and his weight for his height is 50th percentile. He is right on schedule with everything and such a trooper when it comes to shots. He is jabbering a ton right now and loves to make noises - He says a few words and animals sounds. He loves string cheese and pudding and throwing anything he can get his hands on. He loves to investigate everything and loves to tickle people. He is still sleeping really well and mom is not looking forward to the conversion from two naps to one. I wish I could freeze time and just play all day with this sweet little man. We call him our mellow fellow cause he is so easy going almost all the time. He got his H1N1 vaccine yesterday and didn't even cry. He was somber for a minute but then fine.

When I am checking email or on the computer Beau likes to sit by my legs and play peek a boo with me! So fun!

Beau snuck in while I was getting ready today and stole my brush - He carried it around all morning.

Beau and Dad all bundled to run borrow a movie from the neighbors- He wasn't so sure about the hat on his coat!

Other than that things are going okay. We had some sad news this morning that my Grandma's husband, Bob, passed away. He was having a rough time so in a lot of ways a blessing but I am still so sad for Grandma and will miss Bob as well. They were married several years ago and he is a good man and I am grateful for the time they spent together so Grandma wasn't just all alone. I am anxious to get up there to see here. We had been trying to pick dates to head up to visit in the next couple weeks anyway but it is sad to be there under hard circumstances. Times like these sure make me grateful for the knowledge and peace the gospel brings that Life goes on and we will truly be able to be with loved ones again.

Swine Flu

Okay I know the Swine Flu is dangerous and all but in all seriousness - I think this is taking precaution a step too far!

Choose This Day

A friend had this on her blog. I needed to hear this today. IT is such an important reminder that we get to CHOOSE EVERY SINGLE DAY WHO WE ARE SERVING.
Choose This Day

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