Thursday, December 4, 2008

FIRST BLOG OF DECEMBER! WOOHOO!!!!

I really thought that Sarah would have blogged by now but I guess we've both just been so gosh darn busy lately. Anyway, I haven't blogged in a while so I thought I'd toss one out there. Some of you may remember me from blogs back in the day. For those that don't know me I am that wonderful man that Sarah is always gushing about. :D

So I cannot believe its December already. Almost one week down. We are so completely busy this month its unreal. The holidays are always a bustling time for us but this year we've got the added joys of the kids' drama and bible quiz. They have a blast and its so fun to watch them practice and perform/compete. It definately adds to the schedule but we're happy to do it. I'm glad they both found some activities they enjoy that let them get more involved at church and help them meet some great new people.

This weekend (Saturday) is the JBQ match for Jaden and his goal is a quiz out. He is determined after coming so close last time and narrowly missing it due to an equipment malfunction. He's gonna do great. On Sunday we'll be heading out to Wilder for Ashley's drama team performance. This is an advance performance of the one they'll be putting on for our church on the 14th. They've all been working hard and I can tell you its looking really good. If you can make it out to Kuna on the 14th you definately should. If not there should be a video coming out with all the performances on it, but nothing beats seeing it live.

Sarah and I have both been completely busy with work lately. Sarah's job is in the middle of moving to a new building so there's been lots of transition lately. She worked super late on Monday to help them finish getting everything over but most of it should be done now. The new building is closer to us which is good and cuts down on her driving time. I've been working hard getting everything done before we shut down for the holidays. Lots of projects to wrap up and whatnot. Still going through yet another re-org as well which probably won't be finalized until sometime after the first of the year, but for the time being we all still have jobs and we're told there are no changes (aka layoffs) being planned for anytime in the near future so that's good. So far we've weathered everything pretty well and even managed to post the best earnings in years. Our organization in particular did very well and we're actually looking at getting some bonuses/raises for the first time in 8 years! Praise the Lord!!!

In the midst of all this busyness, Sarah and I managed to get all of our Christmas shopping done! We actually finished it last weekend so we were done BEFORE December! Feels good to have that finished and not have to fight crowds at the stores and rush to finish. We've even got all our decorations up and the tree out. Just need to wrap everything and get x-mas cards out and then we can relax the rest of the month....well, one less thing to worry about anyway.

Jaden and I got our haircuts yesterday, FINALLY! We were some seriously shaggy beasts. Our good friend Kristi jazzed us up real good though and now we're back to our dapper, well-groomed selves. Thanks again Kristi, you're the best!

Well, that's about it for now. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the season. We look forward to seeing as many of you as we can during the holidays and for those we don't see, know that you're always in our hearts and thoughts. Until next time, adios amigos!

3 comments:

  1. Excuse me! WHO ARE YOU? I keep hearinig about this wonderful mystery man, but where is he? Was getting worried that you didn't like us anymore. It's great to hear from you again. We've missed you greatly. Welcome back!
    You guys are sooooo busy. You put us all to shame. Glad that things are falling into place so well. It is wonderful to hear about your jobs fairing so well and even getting bonuses. WOW! You deserve it, son. I'm so proud of you, both of you.
    Best wishes to J and Ash this weekend. I know they will "ROCK". You are both in our thoughts. Show them what you can really do. Love ya!
    Keep those blogs coming. Love you, son. Have a great weekend.
    DAD

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  2. Looking forward to the excitement tomorrow at the JBQ... go J! He came so close last time... let's hope for the whole enchilada!
    I am so jealous of you being done with your holiday shopping! Wow, and I thought I was pretty well ahead of the game... you put me to shame! Well, just means you can help me with mine! haha
    See ya tomorrow...loves and kisses

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  3. No problem I am glad to help! Good luck getting through this month! I am looking forward to dinner again so schedule some time Sarah for January I don't care when because I can taste my dinner from the other night and WANT SOME MORE!!!!
    Love you guys
    K

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