It has been such a long time since many of you have heard from us. So to keep in better touch, I thought I'd start a blog. Got the brilliant idea from a friend who has one as well (Thank you Myrna!). Hope you all enjoy this. And maybe just maybe it will inspire all of you, to let us know what's up in your lives, as well. ;)
We are living in Central California now. We've lived here for a little over a year. I am really liking it here. It reminds me a lot of Chico. Same sized town, with lots of beautiful trees, and tons of friendly people. We'll be here for a couple more years, and then we'll move back up north. We wish we could move back to Chico, but more than likely that won't happen until Dan retires. So more than likely we'll move to the Sacramento area. We are just Northern Cali people at heart. So although this is a great place to live, it is just too far south for us.
Dan is working hard at the new prison in Delano. Tons of overtime, so we can reach our financial goals. He will have worked for CDC for 10 years in September, and he can't believe it's been that long already! He just got called in Church to be Sunday School President. He was the 2nd councilor before that. He'll do a great job, I know. He is still fishing bass tournaments, although he has cut down quite a bit, since moving here. It is still his passion (beside us and church, of course). And it keeps him sane, after working such a difficult job. I am happy he has something like that to enjoy and take his mind off work.
I (Amber) am enjoying being a fulltime mommy. It is a new adventure every day. Dallin and Sierra are such sweet and wonderful kids. And I try to be the best mom I can be for them. Unfortunately, being human, I fall short at times. But I get up and try again, knowing I can be better. I am still ebaying the kids clothing each season. I have closed my other business though, of selling for other companies on the computer. It was just too much stress for me. Another full time job really. So I felt it was best for me and my family that I stop. And I am glad I did! I am on the Enrichment Committee at Church. Which helps plan activities for the sisters of our ward. And can I say it is soooo nice not being in Primary for once. After 5 years in Primary, this is a much needed break. I am very glad to have it. Other than that, I am taking piano lessons. I've been at it for about 6 months now. It is a lot of fun. I am also involved in a once a month Bunko night, and also a Recipe Club with some friends. Both are a blast and a nice way to get out of the house and mingle with other girls without the kids. *hee hee*
Dallin is 6 years old now. Can you believe it?!! He is my caring, smart, sweet, goofy, and sensitive boy. He just graduated from Kindergarten on Wednesday. He loves school, and did so well in his first year. He can't wait to go to 1st grade this coming August. I hope he continues to love learning as much as he does now, all through his life.
Sierra is 4 years old now. She is my sweet, silly, over dramatic, rough and tumble, princess all rolled into one. She will be starting preschool in August. Which she is excited about. I know it will be good for her. Especially with Dallin going fulltime at school, in 1st grade. She really missed him this year while he was at school, for half days. So this will be a great thing for her. I know she will learn bunches, and make tons of friends. I just don't know what mommy is going to do with all that free time! lol
Well that is all for now. You are all up to date on what is going on with us. I hope you enjoy the blog. And that everyone on your end is healthy and happy.
