Tony's Job Interview

Tony had a job interview for a lead position at the cannery in Ogden.  He said that he thought it went pretty good, so I guess we will see if he gets it.  He is one of the top three choices, so those are good odds.  There is another lead position that opened up in Mesa Arizona, so that is a possibility if he doesn't get the Ogden job.  We would really rather stay in Utah, but have both decided that if we need to move for Tony's work then we would be willing to relocate.
Ogden its self is pretty far away.  Tony said it took him an hour to get home from the interview.  So if he does get this job we would have to think about maybe moving closer to his work.  Defiantly not in Ogden, but somewhere near there.  I don't know.  Ideally I wouldn't want to move until Tony got a manager position so that we knew that he would be there for a while, but my ideal doesn't always happen.  I just know that we need to be willing to move and we will be blessed.  Isn't that a weird thing to think...but that is how we feel.  Maybe we will be blessed will our willingness to do what is necessary to serve the Lords church???
Maybe he won't get either of these jobs and we are back to waiting.  The guy over all the canneries in the church is Tony's old boss and really likes him, so we are hoping that he will do whatever is necessary to get Tony a lead position so that he can get trained for management.  Only time will tell.  We will try to remain humble and patient for when our time comes.

A weeks worth of thoughts

This has been kind of an exciting week.  Tony learned about a couple different job opportunities within the church that are coming available.  These positions would be a step up for Tony and the step that he needs before he could become a manager.  He has sent in his resume and even had a phone interview on Friday, so now we just have to wait and see how he did on the phone interview.  We also would like to hear about a regular interview too.  All things that make us excited about the future and maybe like we are finally getting blessed for our patience. 
We got out and did some yard work yesterday.  Trying to get it ready for the winter.  I never really know what to do with certain types of plants and flowers, so I just wing it.  Sometimes they come back, other times not.  Okay, most the time not.  I am not exactly the green thumb that I wish that I was.   Maybe some day I will learn how to have better looking flower beds, until then I will just settle with what I have.
Josh is doing really good.  Tony took him in on Friday and got the stitches out.  He didn't care for that part, but he actually did really good with them in and never played with them.  He is such a tough guy.  He really just loves playing outside.  I am so glad that we have a nice fenced in area for the boys to play.  Well worth the time and money to put that in.  I hope Josh doesn't have too hard of time with the winter.  Tyler, on the other hand, can't wait until it snows.  I got out his old coat and snow boots to see if by some miracle they still fit him so that I wouldn't have to buy new ones and they do - YEAH!  So now he likes to play in his hat, gloves, and snow boots around the house.  I love that kids can find enjoyment in the smallest things.
Josh has the loudest scream ever!  He doesn't just scream when he is mad or sad, but ALL THE TIME!!!  When he is happy, excited, wants attention, wants "something," anytime.  That is the way that he has chosen to communicate.  It is driving me nuts.  I just can't handle it sometimes.  I try to stay calm and say with a stern voice, "Joshua no" but it does nothing.  I find that I am loosing my temper a lot more lately because of the screaming.  I try so hard not to yell and to be patient, but it has been super duper hard these past couple of weeks.  I find that I have to remind my self that he is only 13 months and that I can't reason with him like I can Tyler.  I have gotten so used to being able to talk things out, that I forget that I can't do that with Josh.  That has been a hard adjustment from having a preschooler AND a toddler.  I need to work harder and being more patient...deal with the screaming...and just be better...

Trip to the fair...and the doctor

Tyler waiting in line for the bouncy house

Last night we went to Tony's parents Stake Fair.  It was lots of fun.  They had a bouncy house and a couple different blow up slides that Tyler really loved.  They also had soups and chili's for people to eat with plenty of yummy desserts to enjoy.  They also had cotton candy and pop corn machines.  Tyler got to go fishing for a prize and even won some pumpkin chocolate chip bread doing the cake walk.  Tyler could have played for hours, but Josh was getting fussy so we only stayed a couple of hours.  We went with Tony's dad and we all had a really good time.

Tyler at the top of the big slide getting ready to come down

Tyler coming down the slide while Tony and Josh behind

Tony and Josh waiting for Tyler to go in the bouncy house

After we came home I changed the boys into their new pajamas and while Josh was toddling around he got hurt.  He fell onto the hinge of the front door and got a pretty good sized cut on his eyebrow.  It looked pretty deep so Tony took him to the InstaCare that is close to our house.  While they were waiting a nurse came and put some numbing cream on his cut - he didn't like that at all but I am sure that was better then a numbing shot.  Then they took him back and the doctor ended up giving him three stitches.  So sad.  Tony said that he cried and cried the whole time.  I was so glad that it wasn't me there because I would have just sat and cried with him - since that is what I did when Tyler got his stitches.  At least this time it wasn't my fault, but it still isn't a very fun story to tell.  Hopefully his eyebrow will cover it and so it won't be very noticeable.  The hardest part about kids learning to walk is definitely all the bumps and bruises and cuts they get.  But I guess that is part of the job.

Last soccer game of the season

Tyler had his last soccer game today.  He did really good.  He didn't score a goal today, like he has done the last two games, but he didn't whine or complain at all about playing.  He got a metal when the game was all over and he really liked that.  It was really cute to see all the kids line up to get their pictures taken/  I am not sure if they play in the spring, but if they do I am sure that Tyler will want to play again.

It has been a really cold and raining week this past week.  It was hard on all of us (Josh especially).  I don't think that it is suppose to rain for a while, so that is very good news for playing outside.  It is definitely fall and I just hope that it stays for a couple weeks before winter decides to come.

A couple different employment opportunities may be coming up at Tony's work.  Tony may be looking into them and seeing if they might work for him and our family.  It is exciting to think that he might start progressing more within his work.  He has worked hard and totally deserves it.  But who knows, they might not even work for him, but it would be nice if it would.

Weekend Family Fun

On Thursday after Tony got off of work we headed up to the cabin.  We haven't been in a while and really wanted to get up there before it got too cold.  It was beautiful there.  The leaves were all changing and they were really bright yellow, orange, green, and red.  We went on a couple four-wheeler rides and the boys loved it.  It was fun to take them around and talk to Tyler about the changing colors.  We also saw some of the fishes in the pond jump up out of the water and eat the bugs flying by.  That was very neat to see.

On our first ride we saw a mom deer with her baby.  She just stood on the road and watched us for the longest time, so Tyler and Josh got a really good look at her.  We spent the night up there and it was a rough night for Josh.  Something about babies and the cabin, they just never sleep well there?  Then we had some breakfast before heading out for another ride.  After our ride my parents came up to deliver a new table.  We were able to help them bring in the new and take out the old.  It was a nice time up there and we hope to be able to go up again soon.
Tyler had his second to last soccer game on Saturday.  He did pretty good and scored a goal again.  It was still a battle at times to get him to go out and play, but he did have a good time.  Sunday we spent the day at Tony's parents with his whole family.  It was really nice having everyone (minus Tim who is in Iraq) there watching conference.  I had been thinking about Tony's brother and sister-in-law who live in Logan and are moving in the fall to go to Optometry school a lot this past week, so I was really glad that they were able to come down.  It is sad to think that we won't be seeing them for a long time when they move.  I don't see us being able to afford to go and visit them or them being able to afford to come home much, so that kind of sucks.  Maybe they will go somewhere close, I guess we will see.
Tony is working the later shift again this week.  I am already extremely lonely and bored.  It is a cooler, raining day, so we haven't been able to go outside and play.  I am really going to miss the warm weather this winter.  Josh and Tyler LOVE to play outside.  I hate to wish time away, but I really can't wait until this work shift week is over, I miss having my husband home in the evenings...I am too spoiled with my awesome husband.

Random Thoughts

Here are my random thoughts for tonight:

* I am more then ready for Tony to get a different job.  He works hard and deserves it.  He could use the change and we could use the money.  I truly can't wait for it to happen for him. 

* I am tired.  Josh hasn't been the best sleeper lately and it is having its toll on me.

* I have been going walking with Josh and my mom while Tyler is at preschool and I have really enjoyed it.  It will be a sad day when it is too cold to go on walks.

* I really do love my family and Tony's family.  I love spending time with them and knowing that they are there for me and that I am here for them too.  It is a nice feeling.  I wish all my family lived close so that I could see them more often.

* BYU isn't playing very good this season.  Not such a good thing to do right before you become independent, but every team has re-building seasons every now and then.  Win or loose I will always be a BYU fan and be cheering loud and proud for them!

* Loosing my job has made me a more humble person - so that is good.  I have learned to do will less and still be just fine.  I am still me without my job title, my friends and family still love me, and most of all...I still love me.  Having my "career" didn't define who I am...how I live my life will do that.

* I am not perfect.  My kids are not perfect.  My house is not perfect...and that is okay!

* Sometimes stuff happens and you don't know why, you may never know why, but it is all for a purpose...I need to trust that!

* FAITH...beyond patience I need to have faith...Heavenly Father doth provide...but it is on His time...not mine!

* I really like being the funny one.  I like when people laugh at my comments and jokes.  I think that I am freaking hilarious....is that such a bad thing?  I think that a lot of that has to do with my weight (I may not be skinny but I am funny).  Maybe I need to see a shrink?

* You really are the best parent before you have children.  I remember thinking that I would or wouldn't do so many different things before I had kids and totally judged moms for doing or not doing those things...oh how dumb I was.  It is totally different when you have your own kids!  I have repented of my evil ways.

* I guess that is enough of my thoughts for one night.  Last thought.  I know that my Heavenly Father lives and that his son Jesus Christ died on the cross and was resurrected for you and me.  I know that through our Heavenly Father and Christ all things are possible.  Having children has helped me understand just a tiny bit the relationship between Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.  How hard it had to have been for Heavenly Father to see his son on that cross...how blessed I am to know these things!!!

Life with a one and three year old

It is so fun having two children.  I have loved being the mom of two.  Josh just loves Tyler and Tyler really loves Josh.  They are even starting to sort of play with each other.  I took Josh in for his one year well child check-up on Wednesday and the doctor says that he looks really good.  Here are his stats:

Weight: 56%

Height: 42%

Head: 20%

When you look at him I don't think that his head looks small compared to his body, but those stats would suggest otherwise.  He really is doing great.  He is such a happy kid and is becoming a walking champ.  He will just walk in circles in the family room as if practicing his walking.  He can totally climb onto the fire place bench and onto Tyler's bed.  He is going to catch up with Tyler before I know it.  My boys (all three) sure do keep me busy, but I wouldn't want it any other way!

Scout camp, soccer, and a PARTY!

Friday Tony took Tyler to scout camp with him and he had a wonderful time.  He got to go with all the big scout boys and sleep in a tent with Tony.  While Tony and Tyler were away Josh and I went over to my parents for a while and then went to dinner with the girls.  After Julie and I went over to Sam's Club for a little shopping.  It was fun just hanging out with happy kids.

Josh and his huge cake

Then I took a very tired Josh home and got him to bed, when I started getting stomach cramps.

Then it happened, sure agony!  I was sick...and sick bad.  I must have eaten something bad and I wanted it out of my body any way possible.  I just prayed and prayed that I could get it out and that I would start feeling better (and that Josh wouldn't wake up since it was just me).  Josh actually slept all night without me having to get up with him, so that was a huge blessing in it's self.  It was a very long night!

Opening fun presents

Josh slept until about 8:00 and then had some breakfast, but then ended up throwing that up, so then I was worried that he had a touch of what I did.  He didn't have a fever and was still happy as can be, so I wasn't too worried.  Tony and Tyler got back around 10 and then had to get ready for Tyler's soccer game at 11:00.  We got ready and headed out (even though I still felt like crap, I still wanted to see the game).  Tyler played pretty good the first part of the game, but then when his grandparents and cousins came he didn't want to play so much.  But he did wear his jersey!

After eating yummy cake

Yummy cake!

Then Tony's parents took us to lunch (didn't eat much) and then we headed home to get ready for Josh's birthday party.  I was going to make a cake and cupcakes, but with me getting sick it just didn't happen.  So Tony went and picked up a cake at Costco and we were ready to go.  The party was very low key and we mainly just hung out chatting, but I think that people had a good time.  Tony still gave Josh some cake and he was really cute with it.  Thanks to everyone who came and supported our family.  We love you all very much.

Spreading the yummy cake all over the Mommy

Cleaning up the yummy cake in the bath tube (Josh's favorite)

Happy Birthday Joshua!

Josh turned one year old today.  I can't believe how fast that went by.  I feel like I was just pregnant and brought him home.  Tony works evenings this week so he was home this morning so Tony got to come with us to take Tyler to school.  Then we ran errands while Tyler was at school and then went home.  Josh took an awesome 3-4 hour nap and then played the night away.  We even went to Daddy work to have dinner with him.  Tyler and Josh love that.  Cousin Robin came to hangout and we all had a good time.  We are going to have his birthday party on Saturday, so that should be fun.

Josh is such a happy baby.  He is sweet as can be and has really started giving hugs and kisses.  He loves to crawl everywhere so fast, but is quickly learning to walk.  I wouldn't call it walking yet, but he is getting better and better each day.  He has such a fun laugh and loves to be really loud.  He likes to hear his echo so he is extra loud at places like the grocery store.  He is looking more and more like Tyler and is cute as can be.  He loves ice cream and can't get enough.  He is just like Tony in so many ways, it is adorable.  I love him to death and am so happy that he is in our family.  This is to you Josh!

And he played soccer!

Tyler had his second soccer game today and he actually played in it.  He didn't want to wear any of his uniform today, so I let him wear his Buzz Lightyear gray shirt and just some regular shorts.  He was still pretty defiant at times, but he did play a lot of the game.  We had bought him a play sword yesterday (against my better judgment) and I had to use that as leverage for him to go and play.
You could definitely tell who the three year old kids were compared to the four year old kids.  I am hoping that each game Tyler will do better and better.  By the end of the game Tyler didn't really want to run for the ball anymore, so he started playing goalie and did a really good job.  He stopped two balls from going in.  Unfortunately they don't have goalies on this league, so Tyler had to stop.  He wasn't too happy about that.  But it was fun seeing him stop the ball.  Maybe he will play goalie like his Mamma.

Next week we get to wear red, so maybe he will even wear his uniform.  The coach's kid was sick so she didn't go, so since Tony is the assistant he coached the team.  He did a good job and enjoyed it.  This week went much better then last time and it seemed like all the kids played a little better.

After the soccer game we went to Kennecott to go to a lunch with Tony's dad.  He sub contracts out with Kenecott a lot so he gets to go to there big lunch things every now and then.  It was fun to see around a little bit and to have lunch.  Tyler got to color, dress up in the fire man's uniform, and ride a bus up and down the big hill.  We had a pretty good time.

After that we went to Tony's parents to watch BYU get swashed.  It was a pretty sad game that I don't wish to relive.  I sure don't hope that it how the season is going to go.  Everyone is allowed one bad game, so I just hope that they got it out of their systems.  I enjoy watching the games, but it is much more fun when they play well.