Staying Put!!

Well after several months of disappointment, rejection and a lot of chocolate and ice cream. Justin got a job!!!! We will be staying in Ellensburg, while he works at a Rehab clinic as a physical therapist aid. It is only 15 hours a week, but it could have the potential of going full time. The roller coaster has slowed but not completely stopped, as Justin is still interviewing and searching for a full-time job or something more in is area of interest. ( He actually interviewed for a job today in Kansas that he is really excited about and would be perfect, but it looks like it will be awhile before the actually hiring happens.) I feel very blessed even though it has been a hard process and I had given up hope several times. But I know that everything is on the Lords time and not ours, and my testimony of his love and wisdom have been tried and strengthened. Living in Ellensburg has been a huge blessing in our lives as it will continue to be for as long as we are here. I know the Lord guides and directs our lives to places where we can grow and find the most joy although it isn't always where we expect. For now we can breath a sigh of relief and know the Lord has heard and answered our prayers :)

Mission Accomplished

Last night we had the sister missionaries over for dinner, and it was a lot of fun. We had a traditional mexican meal with chips and salsa, chalupas (Yumm!!!) and plenty of entertainment. But I am debating on what the highlight of the evening was; if it was when Joel was sticking his finger up his nose during dinner, or if it was when Sydney let out some loud and very unlady like gas during the spiritual thought, or when Bailee stole the sisters cameras and took pictures of everyone eating, or maybe it was when Bailee went up to one of the sisters and poked her in the eye. Rest assured they will not forget their time here and if they see our name on the sign up sheet again, they will probably decide to dine in instead. Lucky for us the sisters were very nice and friendly with the children and endured everything with a smile on their face, I'm sure they will recieve many blessings from heaven :)

Did you know?

I have learned some interesting things lately that I thought I would share.

Did you know.....that red marker does not come off of walls, and only comes off of the body with numerous baths and lots of scrubbing. Sydney has colored on the wall with every color you can imagine and red is the only one that does not come off. I've tried the magic eraser, hairspray, rubbing alcohol and of course soap and water, but to no avail. I think my only other option is to paint over it.

Did you know.....that if your wonderful child colors in a library book with red marker( yes this is the same child who colored on the wall) that they charge you $25, and you don't get to keep the book.

Did you know.....that if you have a door that you can't lock from the inside, can be locked from the outside. Bailee discovered that when she took my keys and stuck them in the opening on the outside of the bathroom door.....did I forget to mention that I was in the bathroom when she did that. I guess she got tired of locking herself in the bathroom and thought it would be fun to try a new approach. Which brings me to my next did you know.....that there is nothing you can do when your child locks you in the bathroom, but pray and listen to her giggle, knowing that she holds the keys to your freedom.

Did you know......that people in the stores don't appreciated it, when your son tells them they are being like Satan and are going to die because they are buying alcohol.

I really need to start writing this stuff in their journals!!!

Moving up in the World

Well it finally happened, Bailee turned 4 yesterday. I can't believe it!!! She had a good day, filled with a lot of ballons, playtime at the park with friends, gifts and of course lots of SUGAR!!!! She was so cute everywhere we went she made sure that people knew it was her birthday. She even gave the lady at the store who made her cake a hug and said "oh thank you, thank you so much!!! So her are just some highlights from her day.

(Ok so these weren't from her Birthday, but that dress was a present from grandma and this picture was just too cute. My kids are actually touching each other and they are smiling. This doesn't happen very often.)

This was her "main gift" from us. We took Joels old bike and spray painted it, and found a basket at the dollar store and some streamers and gave it to her. We were trying to be resourceful.

Dad and Bailee coloring her new pillowcase from grandma!!


And finally the coveted Transformer birthday cake and in case you were wondering yes she is wearing a transformer shirt. She loves Bumblebee. What a good day!!