So, it's been quite some time. Right? At least two years. About 5 months ago I decided to deactivate my Facebook account. I was sick of the negativity and politics involved. If I wanted negativity, I need look no farther than my life. If I wanted politics, I only needed to turn on the news. These last 5 months have been eye opening. At first, I missed it. I missed knowing what everyone was doing and thinking. That was quickly replaced with prepping for our move, enjoying the kids, and enjoying our last little bit in San Diego.
The lesson I have learned the last 5 months is something that I have been taught many different ways throughout my lifetime. We have a set amount of time. We have a choice as to what to do with that time. Instead of being addicted to social media, I find myself making a much better choice. I spend my time working on homework, being present with my kids, reading my scriptures more, and really finding out who I am again. It's been a long time since I did that. I am even looking forward to scrapbooking again!!
So - here is a catch up of what we are all up to now!
As a family - we are now living in Las Vegas. That is the biggest news! We have rented a home in North Las Vegas and are enjoying our 2900+ square feet compared to our 1700 square feet. We have a real functioning dishwasher and a kitchen that can fit more than 1 person!!
Aaron - He finished his fellowship in gastroenterology at Balboa Medical Center in San Diego. We figured out that we have spent more time at a Navy base than at an Air Force base now. He thoroughly enjoyed his fellowship. He met and got to know some of the greatest people in the gastroenterology world. He was recently called as the ward organist in our new ward. This will present a challenge to him because it's a pipe organ and he hasn't had much practice on that. There is no magic button on this organ that will play the pedal for him - so he really has to play!
Sassy - She is still continuing her education as a student at BYU-Idaho in the Health Care Management field. She is close to finishing up her Sophomore year and looks forward to taking classes in her chosen major. She is enjoying the extra 1200 square feet that we have in our house in Vegas. There still seem to be some pesky boxes, but as soon as school starts they should disappear. She looks forward for school to start so she can resume her exercise routine at the gym since it's too hot to run outside in Vegas. At least during the summer. She has no runs planned for now but is looking for something to sign up for.
Kennie - He turned 12 in August and received the Aaronic Priesthood. We are so incredibly proud of the young man he is turning in to. He enjoyed going back to San Diego for Boy Scout camp at Fiesta Island a week after we signed the papers for our house. We won't talk about the crickets he ate or the snake he had around his neck. He about caused Sassy to have a heart attack! He will be starting 8th grade this month and is excited to be the top dog in middle school. He is becoming more aware of the consequences of his choices and is trying to hard to do what is right!
Justin promoted from the 5th grade in June and will be starting middle school. He still lives and breathes sports but can't decide what sport he wants to play this fall. He is hoping to play baseball in the spring but is looking forward for the football season to start! He is bummed that no one plays outside in Vegas. He can't quite wrap his head around the fact that there is never anyone outside riding their bikes or messing around in the street. There are quite a few boys at church that are his same age and he has enjoyed getting to know them. He was super excited to redo his own room in Seahawks colors. He, more than anyone else, enjoys that we live in a 5 bedroom house. This means that all the kids get their own room.
Nate still struggles with being the 3rd boy. He is always trying to find his place. He is not quite old enough (or tall enough) to keep up with the big boys but doesn't want to hang with Maggie. He is quite perturbed that he is 47.5 inches. All the cool rides and attractions require you to be 48 inches to ride. We have stopped his ADHD medication for the reminder of the summer hoping to grow that last half an inch and a few more pounds. (He is underweight for football.) He still fights to play Nook instead of read, but once he gets into a book - he can't put it down. He too is enjoying his own room {and loves that next to the master, his room is the biggest} until it comes to bed time. Then he doesn't like to be alone. He will be starting the 4th grade and is excited to be the top kid in the family at the elementary school
Maggie is still the princess but walks around like she is the queen. She is the one kid that didn't want to share a room - but is realizing that she will probably always have her own room, since she is the only girl. She still loves all things pink and sparkle!! She has it in her mind that she is the little mom in all things. She recently spent a few days with our friends and loved being the oldest. She kept begging to stay another day. The boys were all getting along so well without her that we let her stay with friends. Sure enough - not 5 minutes after she arrived back home they were all fighting. She also loves watching Veggie Tales and anything Princess. She's excited to be starting 2nd grade but wishes that we were back in San Diego. Of everyone, she has taken the move to Vegas the hardest. She misses all her friends back in San Diego. Hopefully once we get into school and a routine, she will be able to create a similar life here.
During our time in San Diego we added a whole lot of friends to our Christmas Card list. It was so difficult to leave our awesome neighborhood and the built in support system that we had there. Gone are our impromtu neighborhood get togethers with all the kids playing Manhunt! Gone is the perfect weather.
We welcome any and all visitors to Las Vegas. Our phone numbers haven't changed so look us up if your in the area. We can be your visit away from the strip! That's it for now - and hopefully it will be less than 2 years before I post again!
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