I Survived

Well I survived the Christmas program. The program went pretty well, amazing well considering the fact that we only had 4 weeks to learn all of it. I was so relieved when it was over. I hope that the choir director chooses a simpler piece for the next performance :)

Freaking Out

So our ward was recently reorganized. I was called as the ward choir pianist. I love piano callings, because they are easy and it forces to play more. BUT, before I was even called the chorister brought over their Christmas program. It is a 60 page cantata. I have been working really hard trying to learn it. We perform this Sunday and I am officially freaking out! I have practiced and practiced and although I can play it all the through it is far from performance ready. I guess I just need to do my best and remember that it is not the end of the world if it is not perfect. So with that in mind I am going to practice right now. Wish me luck.

Scentsy Giveaway

My friend Jessica is having a scentsy giveaway on her blog. If you like scentsy you should go to her blog and enter. The link is on the left hand side of my blog. You have to put a comment on her blog by thursday to be entered into the drawing.

Brinley's Songs

So on Wednesday before Thanksgiving Isaac had a guitar hero party with his friends. While they were setting up the guitars Brinley got to try them out. She was so cute. She sang a different song to go with each different guitar. Although she is missing a few of the words here and there I am impressed with her singing abilities. Here are some videos of her songs.

Halloween Pictures

For Halloween this year we had activities all week. We did the ward trunk or treat, boo at the zoo, and trick or treating on Halloween. Brinley was Dumbo the elephant for the first two activities and a cheerleader for trick or treating. I only got pictures of the cheerleader. Gabe was a spider.

What's New with Us

So, since June a lot has changed in our family.

1. Cory changed jobs. He was working at the State Hospital in Blackfoot as a Clinical Social Worker. He took a job as an elementary school counselor at Westside Elementary. It has been a great change for him. He enjoys his job and is really enjoying working with kids again.

2. We moved to Idaho Falls. Since Cory's new job is in Idaho Falls and I like Idaho Falls it made sense to move here. We have been in IF since the middle of August. So far Cory doesn't like the traffic. Brinley loves the ducks down by the river. And I am enjoying being back here.

3. We are living my parents. When we moved to Idaho Falls we put our house in Pocatello up for sale and also finished the flip in American Falls. We sold our home in Pocatello and are leasing the house in American Falls until March. So, we have been living with my parents until we can get a house.

4. Both of my kids got bigger. Brinley is now almost 3 and she is so funny. She's really smart and picks up everything around her. Gabe is 7 months old and can scoot himself around pretty well. He is such a sweet little guy and loves to get lots of attention.

5. We bought a minivan. I know, I know, anyone that knows me knows that I swore I would never own one, but I needed more space and a minivan seemed to be the most logical choice. I must admit that so far I like it.

My Sister's Initiative

Since it has been so long since I have updated my blog my sister decided give me a little help. She changed the background and made it all cute so that I would finally get on here and update my blog. I will do my best to update it more often.