Pioneer Day

When I was growing up I use to find the stories my grandma told about the geneology she was doing boring. I was just little then. Now as I have gotten older, and my grandma has passed away, I wish I knew where my ancestors came from. I know that my grandpa's father came to Orderville via Australia to help settle the area. He had 2 wives, not at the same time, and about 12 kids. My grandpa being the youngest, in fact he was a small child when his dad died. But however we got here, I am grateful for my church and family.

Dave worked on the 24th of July this year, as he has the last 3 years. I took the kids to the parade, which was much better than the parade for the 4th of July. They had fun and I did too. We then came home and things ready for our BBQ with family later on. When Dave got home from work, we took the kids to the pool. The waterslide was broken, but we had a good time. We came home and it was almost time for BBQ! We had steaks and hot dogs. Uncle Royal, Aunt Desiree, Grandpa Mike, and Grandma all came over. Uncle and Desiree played with the kids, took them for a ride, and came back for Sparklers/Roman Candle. Grandma and Mike came back as well, with a Zombie.

We had a good day. It was not mared by the realities of what is going to happen in 2 weeks and that is Dave will be without a job. The school he has been teaching for is laying him off. Their enrollment has been down for quite some time. We are putting applications in EVERYWHERE and hoping Heavenly Father has a plan for us. Things will work out, I am sure, we just need faith.

HAPPY PIONEER DAY!

Sometimes the past comes back...

So many thoughts run through my head these last few days. Thoughts that stir feelings I thought I had buried. Here is the scenario: I am in high school, as a sophomore. I develop this crush on a VERY popular guy. As I approach my sixteenth birthday, a dance is coming up that is called "Preference." Girls choice of course, but you do not actually have to ask, because they do it for you for a small fee. Works out well for me, because I am not an outgoing person. My friends did not think I had the nerve to do it. So he says yes and we go. It is a nice evening. We spend a lot of time chasing one another, but never quite being official. In the mean time, several girls got their feather's ruffled. One in particular took it to the extreme. To the point that she had her sister call my mom and chew her out. As I look back at the things her sister said to my mom at the time, I am thinking she must have been stocking me or something just short of it. Her dad at the time, a city councilman, sent the police to my house to let me know that I needed to straighten up. Which in turn, my mom called the mayor, whom she knew and told him that we would not be harassed by them. I also had a close friend who gave up her friendship with after I got married, because any hope she thought she might have had with some other guy was gone. Because I had removed any connection she had to this other guy. The theory would be that if I had chosen to be led on some more, it might have amounted to something. But I decided that I could be better than that. So I am sure by now, you are wondering why I tell this story. I recently found said guy on Facebook and he added me. Said crazy girl is another one of my FB friends, which is why I started thinking about her. I also recently found said"close friend." She says oh I can not wait to catch up, but in the mean time she has gotten divorced from her husband she met at the bar. I have yet to get an answer from the email I sent her. I am thinking she may not be over my "abandoning her." So here is what I am getting too. Do you ever really get over someone or do you just bury the feelings you once had? Life has moved far from the scenes I painted for you. I am happy that we have gotten to a point where we can be FB friends. But as I have dealt with other "middle school" behavior lately from my neighbors, I wonder if move on from their grudges or do they hold them forever?

As an update to an earlier post: If I am released soon from scouts, I am not going to be surprised. My neighbors were weaving their lies to the 2nd councilor of the bishopric last night. We will see what happens...

On this day 12yrs ago...

I woke up early, got ready, gathered my stuff together with a wonderful man, and headed to Manti. I had always wanted to be married in Manti, which worked out well. Because his family was from over near that area and were able to attend the ceremony. I got dressed in the bridal room with the help of my mom and aunt Jean. I walked down to go to where Dave was waiting for me. He looked petrified. We went to the sealing room in the tower together. I barely remember what was said. I was just excited to be getting married. Dave is wonderful. We have our ups and downs. All and all it is good! So here we are 5 children later, 1 college degree, and lots of memories.

We met online back when NO ONE was doing it. Now everyone is doing it. I prayed and prayed and knew he was the one. So even at the age of 19, I got married. I think my mom was relieved, because I had not dated anyone and that I might just get pregnant on my own. She actually told me this and had a young women's leader tell her the exact same thing. But I proved them wrong!

Things that make me wonder...

So for about 2 years now, I have been plagued by a neighbors who think that Emma is not my husband's daughter, but rather my brother in law's baby. He lived with us for about 6 months when he first came to Cedar City. She has spent a lot of time devoted to making sure she is my judge and jury. It has not bothered me too much, because I have much more important things to worry about than what my neighbors are doing or saying about me. Until the other day. I was helping with scouts, which is my calling. It has been several months since they gave me the calling and I had wondered if me being there would bring any kind of issues with my neighbor. It had not so far, but a couple of weeks ago I brought her son home. I had thought all was fine, but on Wednesday when I was going to take all the kids home, because the lady I do scouts with had to get back to work. The boys were getting ready to load up in my van, when she pulls up and says she better take Tyler home. I was a little confused, but realized later that his mom must have said something to her. I can not imagine what her son was thinking when he had to be pulled aside and not taken home with the rest of the boys. It has bothered me some, because I like doing scouts. However I dod not want to be the reason why someone does not send their child to scouts. They do not come to church as it is. I just can not imagine why there is a problem with him riding in my car. I could ask his mom, but would get no where. I went to the RS social last night and the lady I work with in scouts sat next too me, but it just seemed awkward. I should probably just let it go.

The 4th of July Holiday...

I want to start by thanking all of people who risk their lives for our freedom. I would also like to thank the soldiers that have fought in past wars. I am grateful for a place where I can practice the religion of my choice and be a mom to my children.

My mom's brother that we have not seen in 20 years came for a visit with his fiance yesterday. Dave BBQ'd for us. The food was yummy and the company was nice. We started the day out by going to breakfast at the church. It was tasty! We then went to the parade that was better than when we went 2 years ago. Zach is excited, because he will get to be in the parade next year, as part of the band. Yes, the middle school band is in the parade. Dave took the boys to a youth group's production of King Lear (it was free!). He said they were doing a pretty good job, but that at least one of the boys decided it was time to go home. After dinner and visiting, we went to see the fireworks the city provided. I am a firm believer in NOT burning money. It was a good day, however very late and the kids went right to sleep.

On another note, Meghan has started wondering again. Just recently I was thinking, I am so glad we are past that with her. For some reason she has started again. This time it took her up under the freeway overpass. I am not thrilled about this, but not sure what to do about it. One of the many reasons I am fearing Kindergarten. They could just lose her.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!