A Big Thank You!

A big THANK YOU to all who helped us load our 2 Uhaul trucks today.  We were surprised that we completely filled both of them.  So many people came and helped us.  It was a great idea to have a barbecue and invite neighbors to come over and help.  Having our bounce house up also drew in the crowds.

I'm sure gonna miss this wonderful place.  It truly is a heaven on earth here.  I also feel so blessed that today we signed a rental agreement with our renters.  So we become renters and landlords: a new thing for us.  We haven't been renters in over a decade and we have never been landlords.  New experiences for sure.

I got teary-eyed as furniture and other things were taken out and loaded into the truck.

Goodbye Dear Sweet Home!

You will be missed!

CONGRATULATIONS Daddy-O!!!

Today was the long awaited day.

Daddy-O did it.  He passed all his training and graduated!!!

We are so proud of all his hard work!

The thing I loved most about today (besides pinning on his star) was that amid the stress of it all,

he was still there to help me out with the kids. 

He was anxious and eager to help.

I love that Daddy-O remembers that's what he is . . . A DADDY!!!

He always puts us first. 

I hope that even through the exciting career of a cop, he always remembers to put us first.

He also received a Superior Physical Fitness Award and the most Outstanding Physical Fitness Award.

The Sargent said he was the guy all the other guys were chasing on their run.

Here's his buddies. 

The one on the right of Daddy-O was his roommate. 

These 2 were a great duo. 

Here's the whole crew. 

They are an amazing, dedicated group of guys.

Now we're home to focusing on moving.  Wohoo!!!  What a day!



Beautiful Becca

I went with my sister, Becca to see her try on her wedding gown. 

 She looked so beautiful and I am excited for her upcoming wedding.  

I loved the shoes on her feet too.  They made her look so dainty and delicate.

She will be a beautiful bride.

I felt bad for my sister-in-law, who had a migraine today.  

She was so kind to let us stay in her home.

I hope tomorrow she feels better.

Tonight has been fun visiting with my mom.  

I love talking with her.  We talk about any and everything.

Submitting your will is hard, but very important.  For these past 4 months I have submitted myself to caring for my children by myself.  I have tried to meet their most basic needs as well as emotional needs.  It has not always been easy.

Tonight I realize how important it is to submit yourself to your spouse.  I have done things my way for 4 months and it's worked.  But also letting my spouse have a say and letting him lead out is important.  Sometimes I think my way is best, but I am finding great happiness as I listen and follow my spouse's ideas.

Happy day to ya'll!

Conference and Family Time

General Conference was so enjoyable.  

I loved the talks on family and marriage.  

I came away wanting to love deeper and serve more.  

There were plenty of missionary talks and I want to prepare my kids to serve missions.

Hearing my brother play on the piano was wonderful. 

We all enjoyed it.

  There was lots of family at the house we are at.  

My sister-in-law cooked up a fabulous dinner and I took pleasure in helping prepare it.  

Seeing so much family is a highlight in my life.  

I feel blessed these last few months to bask in these moments with family.  

Everything isn't always peachy between us, but I try to focus on the positive, happy moments and let go and forgive the harder ones.

Dancing with the Kids

The highlight for me, today, was dancing with my kiddos and my nieces and nephews.  We wildly pranced and danced and wiggled and jiggled and giggled around the room.  Fun times.

This morning I helped put on a bridal shower for my sweet sister, Becca.  The company was so enjoyable, visiting with cousins and aunts I haven't seen in a long time.

Family is so important and relationships are too.  Today I worked at building and strengthening family ties.  I love my family.

General Conference was uplifting to listen to today.  I love the boost the leaders of the church give us.  I want to be kinder, nicer, and more unselfish as I hear the messages.  I'm looking forward to listening to more tomorrow.  I love that you can listen to General Conference online at www.lds.org

A Generous Gift

I walked out to take my trash bag to the garbage and thought I better check my mail box cause I couldn't remember if I got my mail from the day before.  I found this sealed white envelope with "Bills Family" written on the front.  When I felt the envelope, I wondered and thought there might be money inside.  I went inside and was utterly astounded by how much money was actually in the envelope.  I cried as I thought of how kind people are. We have been so blessed by the people who live around here.  We are going to miss the dear friendships we have made and the beauty of the area.  A BIG THANK YOU TO THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO LEFT THE ENVELOPE!!!  It will be used well.

Today is Noah's, HJ's, and Jaden's last day of school here.  This school has been amazing.  The teacher's go above and beyond and have worked well, for the most part, with me and my kids.  We are sad to leave this great school.

  Jaden cried when he realized he doesn't get to go on field trips with his class.  Joyanne was saddened by missing the yearend activities.  All the kids are going to miss their friends. 

But we are anxious to be with Daddy-O again, and we do know this is where Heavenly Father is guiding us and wants us to be, and with faith and trust in Him - we can do it!

It's hard to say Goodbye and let go

James was able to play with his cousin, Jason, for the last time today.  They jumped on the trampoline, watched some shows, and played games with Aunt Jeni.  James loved all the attention.

 Jeni was my wonderful helper today.  She deeped cleaned the rest of my kitchen cupboards.  The kitchen is the hardest room and her help was so appreciated.  She was fun to talk with as well and she was great at playing with the kids.

I am so thankful and blessed for all the people who have reached out and helped me with my kids and cleaning.  It's hard to be packing the house on my own, but I have been blessed with great kids and wonderful people who have helped.

Tonight was my last girls' night out playing Bunko.  I'm gonna miss all the fun times we had together.  It's hard to say Goodbye and let go.