A few posts ago, I talked about Jason applying for a job in Utah . . . well, he got a call about two weeks ago to schedule an interview and it's tomorrow.
I am nervous and excited and nervous. Yes, I know I said that twice.
The call has given me hope, and I'm trying to be prepared for the possibility that he won't get the job. But I also have hope and faith that maybe this is what is supposed to happen. That we might end up staying in Utah for good.
I have done so much more research on homes in the area and on buying a house. Like LOTS! The idea that we could have a house next year is so thrilling! And scary. I know it will be a lot of stress and a lot of work. Which is why I am trying to get ready now. Which is why I'm trying to make sure we are careful with our money, and putting money away for our future home so we can be at more ease.
I know Jason will do well. He's a fantastic teacher and that goes by his students reviews of him, not just me saying it. :) He's super talented and works hard. Last year when he had an interview, he went all the way to the final two! Obviously he didn't get the job, but that was ok with us since they would have wanted us to move in a week, with 3 kids that would have been even more stressful. But this time, it's a job we really want, they aren't trying to find a Spanish professor last second, and we like the area already. :)
Trying to just keep an open mind and open heart.
Whatever happens I know that we will be ok. It would be pretty awesome if we stayed in Utah though. :)
My Family is My Life
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Hogar dulce hogar
For those who don't know Spanish . . .
home sweet home. :)
All my life I've loved the Spanish language and wanted to be fluent in it. Which I am working on. I know basics and can understand a few things, but to actually have conversations in it? I'm slow, unsure and nervous.
I am teaching my children what I know, colors, foods, and so on. Occasionally my husband will pray in Spanish. Also, when it's time to help the kids pray once in a GREAT while when it's his turn to help he will help them say it in Spanish.
A week ago, we started to encourage Alyx to start saying his prayers without our help. One night we got ready for bed and asked him how do we start to pray. We had our arms folded, closed our eyes, and heard him say "Nuestro . . " He then asked what came next. Jason proceeded to help him continue in Spanish. At the end of the prayer we were both smiling and quite shocked. Alyx clearly remembered beginning prayers like that at times.
Tonight we had another surprise, quite similar. We gathered together in the boys' room, ready for prayer and told Alyx to begin saying it, in wonderful Spanish, he started, "Nuestro Padre Celestial, " and once again Jason helped him out. I could feel the smiles on our faces. After the prayer Jason gave Alyx a big hug and then Alyx turned to me for a giant hug.
After William's turn to pray and getting all our boys tucked in bed, Jason and I agreed that he should speak more Spanish around the home. If Alyx has picked up a tiny bit of Spanish from us barely talking in it, how much more will he, William, and Vincent learn from Jason speaking more often!? Also, it wouldn't hurt my knowledge in learning and becoming more fluent. In turn, I will also be able to help the boys more in addition to Jason doing it.
I'm thrilled and excited as our home will be filled with the Spanish language!! :) Jason and I have talked about wanting to help our boys learn and become fluent in Spanish and it looks like we are on our way. :)
home sweet home. :)
All my life I've loved the Spanish language and wanted to be fluent in it. Which I am working on. I know basics and can understand a few things, but to actually have conversations in it? I'm slow, unsure and nervous.
I am teaching my children what I know, colors, foods, and so on. Occasionally my husband will pray in Spanish. Also, when it's time to help the kids pray once in a GREAT while when it's his turn to help he will help them say it in Spanish.
A week ago, we started to encourage Alyx to start saying his prayers without our help. One night we got ready for bed and asked him how do we start to pray. We had our arms folded, closed our eyes, and heard him say "Nuestro . . " He then asked what came next. Jason proceeded to help him continue in Spanish. At the end of the prayer we were both smiling and quite shocked. Alyx clearly remembered beginning prayers like that at times.
Tonight we had another surprise, quite similar. We gathered together in the boys' room, ready for prayer and told Alyx to begin saying it, in wonderful Spanish, he started, "Nuestro Padre Celestial, " and once again Jason helped him out. I could feel the smiles on our faces. After the prayer Jason gave Alyx a big hug and then Alyx turned to me for a giant hug.
After William's turn to pray and getting all our boys tucked in bed, Jason and I agreed that he should speak more Spanish around the home. If Alyx has picked up a tiny bit of Spanish from us barely talking in it, how much more will he, William, and Vincent learn from Jason speaking more often!? Also, it wouldn't hurt my knowledge in learning and becoming more fluent. In turn, I will also be able to help the boys more in addition to Jason doing it.
I'm thrilled and excited as our home will be filled with the Spanish language!! :) Jason and I have talked about wanting to help our boys learn and become fluent in Spanish and it looks like we are on our way. :)
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Alyx the Music Man
Alyx has a deep love for music already. :)
AND I'M SOOOO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:)
Can you tell?! :)
For a long time, he has had an interest in both the piano and the trumpet, and occasionally he will sing all on his own with us in church, or ask me to sing in the car, or if he's watching a movie that has a song, he will do his best to sing along.
For over a year now, he will ask to play 'Daddy's trumpet' and play around with it, making actual sound come out! As an adult, it is difficult to play the trumpet, as a little kid, not even 5 yet, he is doing better than most adults and has an incredible gift!!! He has made the comment sometimes that he wants to play the trumpet like Daddy and Quincy (from the show 'Little Einsteins').
At times when we go to my Mom's house, he will want to play the piano, he will play around and very softly play the keys. A few times he will play the keys and sing "I Am a Child of God". It is very touching to watch him sing that song alone, with the piano, it is so sweet and tender as well. One time, there was a music book on the piano and he would play the piano and start singing that Primary hymn, and then after a little bit he would stop, turn a page and then start singing and playing the piano again, then stopping, turning the page and repeating the whole process. He is such a smart and sweet little boy! :) Jason bought a keyboard for our family and we are going to have Alyx start piano lessons after his 5th birthday.
Also if Alyx still has an interest in the trumpet when he's a little older, we will gladly give him trumpet lessons. :)
Music means so much to Jason and I, we kind of had a long standing (playful/serious) argument who loves music more. Neither of us I'm sure will ever give in. lol. :) But that is ok with me, I'm so happy to be married to a man who thinks he loves music more than I do. :) Music is incredibly important to me and I'm happy to have my little family started down the road of a musical life.
Wonder what musical instruments William and Vincent will love playing . . . . :)
AND I'M SOOOO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:)
Can you tell?! :)
For a long time, he has had an interest in both the piano and the trumpet, and occasionally he will sing all on his own with us in church, or ask me to sing in the car, or if he's watching a movie that has a song, he will do his best to sing along.
For over a year now, he will ask to play 'Daddy's trumpet' and play around with it, making actual sound come out! As an adult, it is difficult to play the trumpet, as a little kid, not even 5 yet, he is doing better than most adults and has an incredible gift!!! He has made the comment sometimes that he wants to play the trumpet like Daddy and Quincy (from the show 'Little Einsteins').
At times when we go to my Mom's house, he will want to play the piano, he will play around and very softly play the keys. A few times he will play the keys and sing "I Am a Child of God". It is very touching to watch him sing that song alone, with the piano, it is so sweet and tender as well. One time, there was a music book on the piano and he would play the piano and start singing that Primary hymn, and then after a little bit he would stop, turn a page and then start singing and playing the piano again, then stopping, turning the page and repeating the whole process. He is such a smart and sweet little boy! :) Jason bought a keyboard for our family and we are going to have Alyx start piano lessons after his 5th birthday.
Also if Alyx still has an interest in the trumpet when he's a little older, we will gladly give him trumpet lessons. :)
Music means so much to Jason and I, we kind of had a long standing (playful/serious) argument who loves music more. Neither of us I'm sure will ever give in. lol. :) But that is ok with me, I'm so happy to be married to a man who thinks he loves music more than I do. :) Music is incredibly important to me and I'm happy to have my little family started down the road of a musical life.
Wonder what musical instruments William and Vincent will love playing . . . . :)
He knows best
Heavenly Father knows who we are and what we will do. He also knows what will make us happy and then TRULY happy. Over and over I have believed I learned this and remember this. Which in a way I have and I even say it over and over. But that doesn't mean the words always connect with the rest of me, which is one reason why we are likely taught the same things over and over again in church. We learn new things, sometimes we aren't listening for one reason or another, or maybe the way it's being taught could be more helpful from one person than others.
I've had my eyes, mind and heart opened more this past week on trusting Him.
Jason has been searching and applying everywhere for the job that meets his criteria for a full time job. We are more than ready to move, settle down, buy a house, grow roots and watch our children grow and make friends.
Through-out our entire marriage, we have had the thought that we will be leaving and living out the larger portion of our lives outside of Utah . . . .
Sunday I was telling Jason that we just need to keep applying to places that are opening up and hiring and doing our best to CTR( Choose The Right ), pray and have faith.
On Monday, we saw another new job had opened up, full time, and when I saw the location I kind of had my jaw drop . . . it was in Utah and not far from where we live. It was then that I realized something, we were open to all the possibilities all over the U.S. except Utah. We had our minds and hearts closed off of living in Utah, never dreaming we would live here. So when we saw that, we were shocked. But I told Jason that he should apply for it and if that's where we end up needing to be then we should go for it. Jason sent in his resume and application for it the next day.
We will continue to apply to other schools as they pop up, wait to see if any call back wanting interviews with Jason and pray for the guidance to know where we need to be. This time being more open and trusting him. Who knows where we might end up? Whether it's Utah, or somewhere else, we are excited for wherever we need to be, because we will be with our family and basing the decision off of where Heavenly Father wants us to go.
I've had my eyes, mind and heart opened more this past week on trusting Him.
Jason has been searching and applying everywhere for the job that meets his criteria for a full time job. We are more than ready to move, settle down, buy a house, grow roots and watch our children grow and make friends.
Through-out our entire marriage, we have had the thought that we will be leaving and living out the larger portion of our lives outside of Utah . . . .
Sunday I was telling Jason that we just need to keep applying to places that are opening up and hiring and doing our best to CTR( Choose The Right ), pray and have faith.
On Monday, we saw another new job had opened up, full time, and when I saw the location I kind of had my jaw drop . . . it was in Utah and not far from where we live. It was then that I realized something, we were open to all the possibilities all over the U.S. except Utah. We had our minds and hearts closed off of living in Utah, never dreaming we would live here. So when we saw that, we were shocked. But I told Jason that he should apply for it and if that's where we end up needing to be then we should go for it. Jason sent in his resume and application for it the next day.
We will continue to apply to other schools as they pop up, wait to see if any call back wanting interviews with Jason and pray for the guidance to know where we need to be. This time being more open and trusting him. Who knows where we might end up? Whether it's Utah, or somewhere else, we are excited for wherever we need to be, because we will be with our family and basing the decision off of where Heavenly Father wants us to go.
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Happy New Year!
I am amazed at how much time has passed, from being a child, teenager, adult, from my single to my married life. From being a wife to becoming a wife and mother. This year will bring so many fantastic celebrations and new adventures some of which I'm hoping to include a GIANT move to a new state because of Jason getting a full time job. Here's to hoping! :)
This year I've already made some changes, nothing huge, or new, but still wanting to make a difference.
I've joined an institute choir that I've been in the past already. I miss singing in a choir and learning new things to help me improve and feeling the Holy Ghost as I sing beautiful music with lyrics that touch my heart and soul.
I was already working out last year, but I'm determined now to actually have goals on what I want within working out. Trimming, toning and losing inches and pounds. I've been walking and running with a goal of 12,000 steps a day thanks to my fitbit zip. Totally LOVE it!!! Also in a pretty big team competition with the # of steps we do each day to try to eliminate others. I'm doing my best to not let my team down. Eating healthier too is helping me a bunch. Going to the store for groceries, I thought about buying some delicious ice cream that I've been wanting for a while and was able to not buy any junk food whatsoever! Instead, buying vegetables I will actually eat (because what's the point of buying certain healthy foods when you know you won't eat them?), fruits, and protein for meals.
Jason and I are also working on devoting more quality time to each other by going on more dates. It always amazes me how much I love that man and how that love just continues to get stronger and bigger. Each day/week/month/year, I feel like our love for each other is so GIGANTIC and powerful, but than it just grows more and I'm so incredibly happy. Sorry if this part is sappy, but hey, that's who I am. :) A big romantic, sappy, loves love person. :) So you just have to deal with it now and then from me. :)
With my boys growing older, Alyx soon to be in Kindergarten, William - preschool and Vincent getting more one on one time . . . I want to help them be ready to soak up all the knowledge they will soon be getting and to help them not get frustrated with the next new learning steps. Vincent has a new discovered love of books and is so interested in what Jason and I read to him. William . . . I'm struggling with things to challenge him with since he's such a quick learner. Alyx, I'm trying to help him with his letters and starting to teach him read simple words. He also has a huge love for drawing, coloring, music and basketball.
I'm also trying to improve my knowledge of Spanish and feel more comfortable and at ease while talking in Spanish. With Jason's help, hopefully by the end of this year, I will be able to pass the grade. Thank goodness I know a fantastic Spanish professor. :)
Super excited for this year! I know it will be one of my favorites yet. But it can't be helped when I'm just watching my children play together, learn and grow, and that I have an amazing, handsome, hardworking and supportive husband. With my growing little family, life is wonderful. :)
This year I've already made some changes, nothing huge, or new, but still wanting to make a difference.
I've joined an institute choir that I've been in the past already. I miss singing in a choir and learning new things to help me improve and feeling the Holy Ghost as I sing beautiful music with lyrics that touch my heart and soul.
I was already working out last year, but I'm determined now to actually have goals on what I want within working out. Trimming, toning and losing inches and pounds. I've been walking and running with a goal of 12,000 steps a day thanks to my fitbit zip. Totally LOVE it!!! Also in a pretty big team competition with the # of steps we do each day to try to eliminate others. I'm doing my best to not let my team down. Eating healthier too is helping me a bunch. Going to the store for groceries, I thought about buying some delicious ice cream that I've been wanting for a while and was able to not buy any junk food whatsoever! Instead, buying vegetables I will actually eat (because what's the point of buying certain healthy foods when you know you won't eat them?), fruits, and protein for meals.
Jason and I are also working on devoting more quality time to each other by going on more dates. It always amazes me how much I love that man and how that love just continues to get stronger and bigger. Each day/week/month/year, I feel like our love for each other is so GIGANTIC and powerful, but than it just grows more and I'm so incredibly happy. Sorry if this part is sappy, but hey, that's who I am. :) A big romantic, sappy, loves love person. :) So you just have to deal with it now and then from me. :)
With my boys growing older, Alyx soon to be in Kindergarten, William - preschool and Vincent getting more one on one time . . . I want to help them be ready to soak up all the knowledge they will soon be getting and to help them not get frustrated with the next new learning steps. Vincent has a new discovered love of books and is so interested in what Jason and I read to him. William . . . I'm struggling with things to challenge him with since he's such a quick learner. Alyx, I'm trying to help him with his letters and starting to teach him read simple words. He also has a huge love for drawing, coloring, music and basketball.
I'm also trying to improve my knowledge of Spanish and feel more comfortable and at ease while talking in Spanish. With Jason's help, hopefully by the end of this year, I will be able to pass the grade. Thank goodness I know a fantastic Spanish professor. :)
Super excited for this year! I know it will be one of my favorites yet. But it can't be helped when I'm just watching my children play together, learn and grow, and that I have an amazing, handsome, hardworking and supportive husband. With my growing little family, life is wonderful. :)
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Christmas gifts
Now I know it's not quite Christmas yet, but that doesn't mean I haven't been on the receiving end already.
This past week my little family has been plagued with all kinds of coughs. Good news is that they are all getting better but because we've been dealing with sickness while with family this Holiday, Jason and I haven't slept well. We finally decided to go home early so that we can rest easy and get some good sleep. Roads were thankfully clear and no accidents happened. 1st gift, safety! :) Our boys are returning to their normal selves before they were sick so just a few more days and hopefully everything will be cleared up. My sweet husband has let me take naps to catch up on missed sleep while he takes care of the little ones. 2nd gift, caring husband (although that hasn't changed since I met him, he's wonderful to me)! 3rd, sleep!
I was holding my baby boy, although not much of a baby anymore, he's crawling and jabbers quite a bit when he's super happy. I was remembering how last year I learned I was to be a mother of 3 darling boys. I am so happy for having my children with Jason and I as we progress in our life together. 4th, my family!
But there is a Christmas gift that I don't want to go into a lot of detail about receiving because it super special to me. It is an incredible, wondrous experience that I will get to have with Jason in a few months. I found out last night and I was so happy that I was shaking.
Last night my little family and I ate dinner, enjoyed hot chocolate and watched "The Santa Clause", tonight we will bake cookies, have the children unwrap their first gifts, sing carols, and read of the reason we celebrate Christmas. The story of Christ's birth.
I hope everyone stays safe, and has a very Merry Christmas!!! :)
This past week my little family has been plagued with all kinds of coughs. Good news is that they are all getting better but because we've been dealing with sickness while with family this Holiday, Jason and I haven't slept well. We finally decided to go home early so that we can rest easy and get some good sleep. Roads were thankfully clear and no accidents happened. 1st gift, safety! :) Our boys are returning to their normal selves before they were sick so just a few more days and hopefully everything will be cleared up. My sweet husband has let me take naps to catch up on missed sleep while he takes care of the little ones. 2nd gift, caring husband (although that hasn't changed since I met him, he's wonderful to me)! 3rd, sleep!
I was holding my baby boy, although not much of a baby anymore, he's crawling and jabbers quite a bit when he's super happy. I was remembering how last year I learned I was to be a mother of 3 darling boys. I am so happy for having my children with Jason and I as we progress in our life together. 4th, my family!
But there is a Christmas gift that I don't want to go into a lot of detail about receiving because it super special to me. It is an incredible, wondrous experience that I will get to have with Jason in a few months. I found out last night and I was so happy that I was shaking.
Last night my little family and I ate dinner, enjoyed hot chocolate and watched "The Santa Clause", tonight we will bake cookies, have the children unwrap their first gifts, sing carols, and read of the reason we celebrate Christmas. The story of Christ's birth.
I hope everyone stays safe, and has a very Merry Christmas!!! :)
Life's curveballs
There are some things in life that are unexpected, and it can be coming from anything, anywhere, anytime, and anyone, whether it's thrown from family, friends, neighbors or stangers, and if you watch carefully, sometimes you can see them coming. But there are times you're not prepared for the speed from whence they came. It can be pretty slow at first but than ZOOM!! It is right in front of you and you're in shock at it being there already.
A few things have been happening the past year and all I could do was swing and pray I could hit that difficult ball. There are a few times I have striked out and broken down, a few foul balls, and once in a while I can hit that ball and run a base or two. I'm not powerful enough and haven't found the timing yet to hit a homerun, but I'm just doing the best that I can.
I have tried multiple times and varieties of ways of handling and dealing with the curveballs life throws at me. But there isn't just one way to deal with them. You have to approach each situation a little differently, but always with care. You can't just charge and swing the bat as hard and fast as you can or you might completely miss the ball and be hitting nothing but the air and feel like a fool. Patience, placement, timing, a bit of force, and lots of prayers can help a lot.
A few things have been happening the past year and all I could do was swing and pray I could hit that difficult ball. There are a few times I have striked out and broken down, a few foul balls, and once in a while I can hit that ball and run a base or two. I'm not powerful enough and haven't found the timing yet to hit a homerun, but I'm just doing the best that I can.
I have tried multiple times and varieties of ways of handling and dealing with the curveballs life throws at me. But there isn't just one way to deal with them. You have to approach each situation a little differently, but always with care. You can't just charge and swing the bat as hard and fast as you can or you might completely miss the ball and be hitting nothing but the air and feel like a fool. Patience, placement, timing, a bit of force, and lots of prayers can help a lot.
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