January 24, 2010

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Yes! We're expecting. I am about 11 weeks now so it will be a while until we find out the sex.

Worst 5 minutes of my life!

Well, a parents worst nightmare came true today for me. Nathan went missing! Michael picked me up from work today and left Nathan with Nana. Nathan went out the front door that wasn't closed completely and was wandering around in the street. Nana and Uncle Ethan went out for dinner and assumed that Michael had Nathan when they didn't find him in the house. Meanwhile the Neighbors found Nathan and called the police. Michael and I get home and nobody's home. After calling Nana and discovering that she didn't have Nathan we started to freak out. We ran outside to start checking around the block and what not. Michael found him with a group of neighbors down the street. They called the police! and they wouldn't let us hold him until Nana showed up. I was so scared I didn't know what to do. Well, the policeman was very understanding (he luckily had kids himself) and said that he would just be entering our information. Although he did say that he was required to alert CPS, that we shouldn't lose any sleep over it because Nathan didn't look malnurished or beaten. (Anyone who has even picked Nathan up knows he sure isn't malnurished and I just have to say Thank Heaven Nathan didn't have any scabs or bump marks on him today!) So, we might be getting a call from CPS as a check up. Needless to say, lesson learned!! I'm still shaky over the whole thing.

My Grandma Romney

Last week I traveled to Tucson, AZ to attend my Grandma Romney's funeral. I went down early with my mom and Michael came down the day before. I was able to help dress my grandma in her temple clothes. It was a very special experience. She looked so beautiful. The spirit was very strong in the room and I could feel how much each of us there loved her. The funeral was a beautiful service. Elna, my sister, and I played a piano duet "My Heavenly Father Loves Me", which my grandma sang to us all the time. She was buried in Duncan, AZ alongside my grandpa and his first wife. I am so grateful for the gospel and the comfort that comes from knowing my family is eternal and we can and will see each other again.

Bittersweet Days

It is a strange time in our family's life right now and bittersweet is the perfect word to describe it. Michael's business is booming and I am a potential candidate for a teaching job. On the other hand, my Grandma Romney is not doing so well. She recently had surgery for a hole in her bladder and also is fighting cancer that is quickly spreading. She will need 24 hour care now. We're not sure if she will make it. Though it is very sad I hope that the Lord's will is carried out and that as a family we will be comforted with whatever that may be. I love her very much and don't want her to be in pain. I am so glad I have the gospel!

Potential Candidate!?

Back in February I attended a job fair in Vail, AZ. The Vail school district was recruiting teachers for the coming school year. I interviewed with a principal and two of his teachers. I felt it went pretty well. I didn't hear anything though until this last friday. I recieved an email saying that they were very impressed with me and my skills and that I am being considered as a potential candidate. I am very excited! I don't know if I will called but at least I have made the first cut. The district is of course being effected by the economy and so the number of new hires is limited. They don't know how many positions will be finalized yet but Michael and I are hoping that I will be one of them. Please pray for us. This is something we not only desire but need in order to better provide for our family and again be out on our own and self-sufficient.

Our Disneyland Trip

More Pics of Nathan

These are some pictures of Nathan over the last few months.