All I want for Christmas....

is my two front teeth. Well, okay one front tooth. Heidi's front tooth FINALLY came out. She has been wiggling that thing forever. Then at school on Thursday it happened. She wiggled it just right, and it came out right in the middle of class. She told me when I picked her up for school, "Guess what mom, it didn't even hurt!!" Yeah!! The other one is loose too, so maybe the song will come true.

Thank You!!

I just can't imagine going through this change in our lives right now without all the amazing support of our family, friends, neighbors and ward family. Your comments have meant a great deal to me, I just wanted you all to know that. I have much gratitude in my heart right now and feel strength from all of you when I need it the most. THANK YOU!!

What's Eric up to?

I kind of figured people wanted to know what Eric is up to now. Well, lots of things!! First off for those who don't know this, Eric is working in Roosevelt Utah for a trucking company. Yes, the rest of the family is still in Layton. So, needless to say, it can be a challenge. But, with trials and challenges there are also lots of blessings. There have been a lot of blessing that have come from this. First, lots of peace. This was the right decision for us to make right now, and it feels good to know that. I also know that we will be blessed and helped during this time because we listened and prayed about it. Second, we have steady income. Plus we will get health insurance for an amazing price. This is a wonderful thing!! Third, I have learned to rely on others for help. That may not sound like a blessing, but for me it is. I have a really hard time with this. But, along with serving others, we need to let people serve us. So, I am still learning how to do this, so be patient with me :). Last, but certainly not least, it is strengthening my marriage. When you don't see each other for a while, you really miss them and realize how important they are to you. What happens is that Eric works 5 days on then 3 days off, then 5 days on, 2 days off. He comes home when he has 3 days off. But lately he has been coming home on all his days off. I am certainly not complaining!!

So here are some pictures to let you know what Eric is doing right now. Basically, the truck company is a water service company that services the oil drills in the area. So, Eric gets called out to pump water out of the drills, then pump clean water back into the drills. It varies how many he does a day, depending on location. His first spot was us in the mountain range and it took him all day to get there and back. Most of the other trucks that were there got stuck, expect him. He works almost 70 hours a week. Great overtime and lots of extra money.

So this is our life right now. I honestly don't know where this will lead us, but I know it will lead us in the right direction. I am truly grateful for guidance and following the promptings of the spirit. I know without it I would be lost.

Here is Eric with one of the water trucks he drives.

He looks like a trucker, doesn't he? :)

This is one of the oil rigs he services. This big tower is where the drill bits are that go into the ground and dig out the oil. They are HUGE according to Eric.

This is the cabin that he stays in. It is located in Bluebell Utah. About 30 min outside of Roosevelt.

Husband Tag

All about Eric. Sorry this took so long.

(This made me miss him, but was fun.)

1. Where did you meet your husband?

My very good friend Cynthia set us up on a blind date

2. How long did you date?

Exactly 5 months to the day.

3. How long have you been married?

8 years, 9 come Feb.

4. What does he do that Surprises you?

When he cleans the house, whithout me suggesting it, repeatedly.

5. What is your favorite feature of his?

He has a great smile and cute legs. :)

6. What is his best quality?

His service and devotion to friends and family. His "girls" just adore him.

7. Does he have a nickname for you?

Don't laugh, "ripped wife".

8. What is his favorite food?

Steak and potatoes, what else.

9.What is his Favorite Sport?

Hunting, fishing and snowboarding.

10. When and Where did you kiss?

In his office in Salt Lake, I think it was our 4th date and I had to kiss him first!

11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?

Watch movies. Maybe not the favorite, but kind of all we can do right now with 4 kids and a baby that will not take a bottle :(

12. Do you have children?

3 girls and 1 boy.

13. Does he have any Hidden Talents?

He is an amazing artist. He is very good a drawing.

14. How old is he?

36 for about one more month.

15. Who said, "I Love You" First?

He did, I was way too scared.

16. His favorite Music?

Country and Def Leppard.

17. What do you admire most about him?

He is a very hard worker. He will keep going on any job until it is done. Out house and Yard does not count.

18. What is his Favorite Color?

Blue

19. Will he read this?

No, unless I tell him.

20. Who do You Tag?

Anybody

Change

While I was out taking pictures of our pumpkins for Halloween, I decided to mess around with the camera and take perspective shots. I guess I was liking being outside by myself with no kids for awhile and didn't want to go back in just yet :)

Theses were the three shots I really liked out of all of them. I found it odd that I really liked these shots as one is of a dead tree, another of a leaf about to fall off the tree, and the last a leaf changing colors. These are all kind of things that are dead or dying. How can I think that they are beautiful. So I got introspective with my bad self and really started to notice all the changes going on with myself. There has been a lot of change in my life recently. I think that some people would think that the change I am going through is one that they would not want to venture out on. So true! Honestly, if I had a choice, I don't think I would choose it either. That being said, even when things are not always looking lush and green, it doesn't mean there is no beauty in it. You just have to change your perspective. So I did!!

Two cats, a pig and a rabbit!

We had a fun Halloween. The only thing that would have made it perfect is if Eric could have gotten home in time. He missed it by a few hours, so sad. First off, we carved our pumpkins that afternoon. I am not going to lie, I was debating even doing it. The thought of carving 4 pumpkins by myself was not a fun thing. But, in the spirit of Halloween, I DID IT!! YEAH ME!

Heidi's pumpkin

Kelly's pumpkin

Alex's and Amy's pumpkins

So we did a theme this year. We had a farm theme. Heidi and Amy dressed as cats, Kelly was a pig and Alex was a rabbit. Just a funny note that happened with Kelly. I have been practicing with her all week so she knew what a piggy said. After we got her in her costume, Merideth and I asked her what a piggy said. Well, she proceeded to pass some gas, if you know what I mean. Merideth and I laughed so hard. That is in fact what a piggy says, isn't it??

Two cats and a pig.

Two cats and a very warm rabbit.

My wonderful sister came with us to the trunk or treat at our ward. She dressed as a beautiful Queen. The girls said she was the Queen of the farm.

A very pretty kitty.

Another very pretty kitty and cute little piglet.

A queen, a cute rabbit and a kitty.

I dressed as the farmers wife, but alas, no farmer. (Sorry no picture of me, darn!) We had a really good night. I am glad we did all the fun things for Halloween and hopefully created some fun memories for the kids. Now, onto Thanksgiving