SpRiNg

Finally the snow is melting! However within 24 hrs of me seeing my front lawn for the first time in 4 months it snowed yet again. I can't believe it has been almost 2 months since I last posted anything and still no new pictures.

We haven't really had a lot of new stuff happening. however Kaden did successfully get to Washington D.C. and back. He had a great time towards the end. They did a lot of work in a workbook. He really enjoyed meeting other young men and women from all over the country. They were able to visit most of the Nations tourist sites. He really enjoyed the library. However his 3.89 gpa has taken a hit somewhat due to his trip. I wish teachers were a little more proactive then noactive. O well. Kaden was recently nominated to be vice-pres. for his senior year. He sure has a lot going on with sports and school. I am glad I don't have that stress on me. It's so hard to watch kids succeed these days it just keeps getting harder and harder.

Kyra is now 15 and able to drive! She doesn't get out with me ever. She drives with Klint there's just less yelling that way. She is running track this year they have her trying hurdles and the high jump. We are all a little nervous for her. Her knees are already bunged up from the hurdles. She is in great shape now and hopefully it will stay that way for soccer her tru fav. sport.

Klint you ask what is he up to? Hmmm...... well one word sums it up WORK! He leaves here at 6 am and comes home at 8-9pm sometimes later. He had been gone almost every weekend for scouts or work. Having fun most of the time. He spent 2 weekends snowmobiling for work. And 2 or so weekends running around with the scouts to Bryce snowshoeing etc. He doesn't even get paid extra for working longer hours. He's gone a lot! :(

As for me well I have been in a funk. ( to say the least) with Klints long hours and the kids busy lives I have been alone a lot. The weather has sucked and I have just been bitter. Luckily the weather is changing and hopefully my sadness and bitterness will too.

I realize I keep saying pictures will come so just know it is my every intention to post pictures.(someday)

Where does time go?

I always intend to update my blog show fabulous pictures of "the latest" and greatest ongoings and yet time just gets in my way. So I am making a quick update with pictures to hopefully follow as I am on the hubbies laptop. Deep Breath inhale and well here it goes. So a few weeks ago I made my first shirt. Just a simple knit shirt using a blog called makeitandloveit.blogspot.com. My first shirt turned out great I made 2 more they were fab. Then I washed them 2 washed fine one shrinks everytime I wash it. Loved the whole thing so much I have ideas for a few more. Next time I will prewash fabric. The knit when walmart gets it in is $2 can't go wrong there. However @johanns its like $13 not a bargain.

Kaden competed in Mr. CV Jan. 23. It was a blast. The boys danced, answered a question based on a statement they chose. Dressed up in "career wear" and performed a talent. They were so funny one boy wore a ping pong uniform which consisted of short short and a tank top. I almost forgot evening wear. Kaden lipsynced a song that I can't remember. Their question was why do you want to be Mr. CV Kaden said " to build a school for kids who want to learn to read and write and other stuff like that" It's a quote from Zoo lander. He ended up winning CONGRATS!

Kyra will be driving soon so beware if you are on the road in Utah. Just kidding she is a good driver. Feb. is going to be crazy Kaden is taking the ACT and going to D.C., Kyra turns 15. Klint is busy with work meetings and going to Bryce with the young men. Did I mention Klint went on a campout last night? The boys slept in a snow cave. Klint is tooo claustrophobic so he slept in the truck. Luckily his bed has a cover. He was ok.

As for me I am still working at CVMS still in primary and well lonely. Klint works till 8 or 9 at night and the kids are always going somewhere and well I am home. On Sunday I spend my time with kids and so goes my everyday. Somehow I need to find a bookclub or a bonco club or something because I am one dog away from becoming the crazy dog lady. We currently have 4 at our house. We have had my cousin Amber's dog Maggie for a month now she is cute and sweet . But 4 is well a lot. Hopefully pictures will follow soon probably in mass.

National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security

It is our understanding that Kaden will be going on a 6 day trip to Washington D.C. to participate in NYLF. From looking at the sample itinerary he will be attending meetings on foreign affairs, poilcies, security and much more. They will take part in group meetings with heads of many places such as; Andrews airforce base, U.S. secret service, Pentagon,and the CIA. Some of the past speakers have been General Peter Pace, USMC, THe honorable Richard armitage, Deputy Secretary of State, The honorable Chuck Hagel(R-NE) with Foreign relations committee just to name a few. We are so excited to send him and scared to death at the same time. Our little boy isn't so little anymore. He will be going in Feb. 2010. Thanks for all your support. Go to nylf.org/ns to get the best info. Thanks Suzy Hodson for recommending Kaden this is a ionce in a life time opportunity he is seizing.

Update

Life here is going along fairly normal. Knock on wood. Kaden is not doing Basketball. I have had to resign that this is his choice and he needs to make it and live with it. Kyra is one of the 2 team managers for the boys freshman Basketball team. Her friend Whitney's dad is the coach. So they will be score keepers and who knows what else. I just took her and Whit out this weekend for some pix. Aren't they cute girls. I was hoping to take our family picture this weekend at one of the locations we went to but, the wheather is looking like it might win. Hopefully we can get them taken soon.
I am so grateful for our many blessings, we both have our jobs, health, a warm home, food, and most of all we have each other. I am so grateful for my 2 wonderful kids. They come home for lunch together, stay up late chit chatting and are truly good friends to each other. I hope this relationship they have now will last their whole lives through. Family relationships are so important to me.
May this time of year find you and yours happy and well!