Back to School

Well, it's official. Last night was my first night back in college. I am getting my Bachelor's Degree in Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources. I am still going to University of Phoenix, but I am going to the campus rather than online classes.

This first class is very general and is a lot of what I learned before, but it will be a good refresher.

So, wish me luck. I am going to have to be very organized while doing this. But, the end result will be well worth it.

Happy Anniversary~11 years

To my D.B.

The time has gone by so quickly.

We've had fun.

Laughed, tickled, joked, and laughed some more.

We've had tears.

Tears of joy. Tears of sadness.

Tears of happiness. And tears just because.

We have worked hard.

Been full time students, full time parents, and full time employees; all at the same time.

It hasn't been easy. Not one bit. But we have made it through it.

We have grown up (we weren't when we got married. We tried, but it took time).

We've been pregnant and had children.

We have lost children. And grown stronger because of it.

We have moved to new houses. But our home has always been together.

We have argued and disagreed but always worked it out.

We are eternal and will always be together.

The Lord has a plan. He planned for me and you to be together, right now, going through life.

It is our journey.

I love you. I always have.

~Your Bear

1996 Junior Prom

1999 Salt Lake Temple

2008

Responsibility Award

Jacob earned the Responsibility Award this past week in school. 2 kids from each class earn it for the quarter. He got a ribbon and award. He also got some coupons for a free ice cream and a free Chik-fil-A kids meal. Gotta love that!! He had his picture taken with the Vice Principal and they sent it home printed on regular paper. I would have tried to scan it but I didn't think it would turn out.

He also came home on Friday as the "Gotcha" winner. At our school, if the kids are caught doing something nice or being good they are given a "Gotcha". They put them in a drawing and draw out one from each grade. His name was drawn and he got to pick out a prize for his whole class. He picked pencil sharpeners. Later that night after we had tucked him in bed he came out to Dusty and I while we were watching t.v. and was crying. We asked him why and he said that he only picked out 20 sharpeners and he thought that he was supposed to get 21. He was so upset that he didn't get enough for all the kids. Too cute!

Jacob is doing great in school. He is reading like crazy and loving taking the AR Tests.

Good job Jacob!!

Baptism

Today we attended a baptism of our good friends son, who just turned 8. I played "I am a Child of God" on my violin for it. I was very nervous but I did just fine.

At the same time we were also able to be there to witness a new convert and her daughter get baptised. The daughter is in Alexis' school class and they have become friends. It was wonderful to feel the Spirit in the room today. There was such an aura of happiness and peace.

I just wanted to share my happiness tonight. I am so grateful to be a member of the true church. I am grateful for the Holy Ghost and its promptings. Today was very fulfilling. And I am truly blessed.