Game Changer

In October of last year Jon was laid off from his job so we hunkered down and prepared for the long wait that we were sure was ahead of us. Thankfully only a month later Jon's boss called him and offered him a Branch Managers position in the Utah Branch of his company. After much prayer and fasting we agreed that Jon should accept the job and so he moved to Utah for 3 months. He had 3 months to turn the Utah Branch around and if he did we would all probably be moving to Utah.

Well folks....things did get turned around and we are now residents of Utah (SLC area). Can't say that I'm personally happy about living in the snow again but the kids are very excited. Before we left California Trevor was telling everyone that he couldn't wait to move because we were moving to the snow. I love his spirit.



Front of our place

Back

After nearly 2 weeks we are mostly settled in. The kids are on day 3 at their new school and so far things are great. The kids have both made lots of friends and really like their new teachers. Heather unfortunately has a bit more homework than she is used to and isn't too fond of that. Trevor on the other hand has not had to bring anything home to work on. This adds to Heather's frustrations as Trevor is able to roam free after school while she is required to complete her homework before play.
School is year-round which is going to be an adjustment, but we may like it better than a full 2 1/2 month summer break; we shall see.

First Day of School

Last weekend we toured Temple square. At age 8 and 6 I would have been bored doing something like that, but the kids soaked it all up and loved every minute. We even ran into someone I know from Roseville. Sidney Hodgkin is serving her mission in SLC and for the time being is serving at  Temple Square. It was really great to see a familiar face. (Wish I'd thought to get a photo with her.)

 
 
 
 
 



















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Daddy Daughter Dance

This year there was a Daddy Daughter Dance at school. Heather was so excited to go. Jon was awesome about it; he even surprised her with a corsage. The two of them practiced dancing every night. Heather was sure to remind Jon, before he left for work, that he needed to be home early enough for them to practice before bed. Afterwards they went out for a banana split.

Playing Catch-up 4

When the kids had Christmas break Jon was able to get most of those 2 weeks off from work. One of the things we did was go to the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield. Unfortunately the day we went they weren't actually making Jelly Bellies, but we got to take the tour anyway. They don't allow cameras on the tour so these are the only photos we have of our experience. We are definatley going to have to go back on a day when we can watch Jelly Belly making in action. Still it was fun and very worth the trip. There is nothing like spending time together as a family.

During the tour you are required to wear these paper hats.

Playing Catch-up 3

Christmas flies by every year, but this year we almost missed it. 3 of us got the flu days before Christmas. Lucking we were all finished with it by Christmas Eve and we were able to celebrate properly. 

Playing Catch-up 2

This last summer Kristen moved into her own appartment and Trevor moved into his new bedroom. Here are the before and after shots. My kids seems to a very traditional boy and girl. Heather's room is all pink and Trevor of course wanted his room to be blue.