New Job!

Hello everyone! I know, it seems like I dropped off the face of the blogging world, but it isn't true. I just haven't been all that inspired to blog about anything in particular. Well, that's not true, either. I just haven't been inspired to get off my lazy duff and post anything.

But today is different. I've gotten off my proverbial lazy derriere and done a post finally. Woo-hoo for me!

The big news today is that I got a job. I will be a checker at a local Safeway, working late hours, and not spending much time with my hubby. But at least I'll be home for the kids! I will only work about 4 days a week, but it gets me out of the house, and brings in some much-needed money. Ya'll know how that is, I'm sure.

Anywho, wish me luck, 'cuz I hope I don't kill myself......

Time of Mourning

Yesterday afternoon Doane's oldest sister was traveling home from vacation with her family, and was in a serious car accident. They were over an hour away from a city, so by the time the rescue workers got to them, her husband had died. Her three boys were taken to the hospital, then one of the boys was life-flighted somewhere else. My sister-in-law and her daughter are okay.

When I got the news, I was just in shock! You never know when you will lose someone you love. I have a great appreciation for this, as I was faced with a daily thought of "what will happen to Doane?" when he was deployed.

As a family (extended and immediate), we're all shell-shocked over this. He was a really good man, a great husband, and an awesome father. I wish there was a way we could take away, or at least ease, her pain. Please pray for us, and especially my sister-in-law and her family. And remember to hug and kiss your loved ones every day. I am so grateful for the promise of eternal families!

Getting to Know Each Other

Who are You?
Hit forward and place an X by all the things you've done and remove the X from the ones you have not.
Answer the 29 questions at the end and send it to your friends (including me).

This is for your entire life!
( x ) Gone on a blind date
( x ) Skipped school
( ) Watched someone die
( ) Been to Canada
( ) Been to Mexico
( x ) Been to Florida
( x ) Been on a plane
( ) Jumped out of a plane
( ) Been in a Helicopter
( x ) Been lost
( x ) Been on the opposite side of the country
( ) Gone to Washington, DC
( x ) Swam in the ocean
( x ) Cried yourself to sleep
( x ) Played cops and robbers
( x ) Recently colored with crayons
( ) Sang Karaoke
( x ) Paid for a meal with coins only?
( x ) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
( x ) Made prank phone calls
( x ) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
( x ) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
( x ) Danced in the rain
( x ) Written a letter to Santa Claus
( x ) Been kissed under the mistletoe
( x ) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about
( x ) Blown bubbles
( x ) Gone ice-skating
( x ) Gone Skiing
( x ) Gone to the movies

1. Any nickname? Beka
2. Mother's name? Jill and Sandra
3. Favorite drink? Mountain Dew, duh!
4. Tattoo? not to my knowledge. wanna check my bum?
5. Body Piercings? 3 in one, two in the other, but only wear one pair of earrings
6. How much do you love your job? watching kids 24/7 can be tiring
7. Birthplace? Payson, Utah
8. Favorite vacation spot? Hawaii and Italy
9. Ever been to Africa ? No
10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Yes
11. Ever been on TV? No
12. Ever steal any traffic sign? no
13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes
14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4-door van
15. Favorite salad dressing? Ranch
16. Favorite pie? apple
17. Favorite number? 13
18. Favorite movie? why should I pick a favorite, when I love so many?
19. Favorite holiday? Christmas
20. Favorite dessert? cheesecake
21. Favorite food? Mexican and Chinese (yeah Regan!)
22. Favorite day of the week? Friday
23. Favorite brand of body wash? Dove
24. Favorite toothpaste? one that tastes good, and does its job!
25. Favorite smell? rain, baby lotion on a baby
26. What do you do to relax? isn't that a four-letter word?
27. How do you see yourself in 10 years? hopefully not in a wheel chair
28. Furthest place you will send this message? Arizona and Southern Cali
29. Who will respond to this the fastest? not sure, since I already have it from those people who would respond