January 22, 2008

Life Changes

I was thinking today that Toby and I have had quite a few major life changes during the past year. First we moved from California to Utah. We purchased a home, moved again, and had a baby two days later. Toby was laid off from his job, and we are strongly considering running our own business. So, it has been a really fast year for us. I thought I would be completely stressed out - considering our current state of economical uncertainty, but I am not. I can only say that the peaceful feeling in my heart and mind comes from God. I am very grateful. Toby and I feel good about this situation - sometimes it is good to be forced to do something difficult so that you can have something better. Our prospects look really good. For those who know Toby, he is a really great planner. So who knows (well someone knows) how and what we will do but all I know is that this is the right thing for our family at this time.

January 10, 2008

Let it Snow!!!


Oh how we love the snow. It let's us use the plow. Plow the streets, plow the walks but best of all the plow.



Ok, my feeble attempt at song writing. Thanks for the kind comments on the blog. We woke up yesterday morning to seven inches of thick, moisture laden snow. I had a dentist appointment in Pleasant Grove and it was the most harrowing drive I have ever experienced. But I must say that driving on my own neighborhood streets is a lot of fun - plowing through piles of snow, driving in the slush and spraying it everywhere - I have missed this during the past 5 years!



Zip, formerly known as Bear, is a sweet dog. So far, we have not had any accidents (that I can find or smell) and she is very patient towards the kids. I have even trained her to not lick Sage's face. The only thing that is quirky right now is that she does not want to eat her dog food so she just follows you around the kitchen hoping for a few morsels to drop to the ground. Needless to say, my kitchen floor is always crumb free.









January 6, 2008

Cabin Fun


We went to the cabin the day after Christmas and this is what we found - lots and lots (about 4 feet) of fluffy, white, wonderful snow!

First of many

Good Sunday evening to everyone! We just returned from my parent's home. We enjoyed sweet and savory crepes, AKA Swedish Pancakes tonight with the McClure clan. My dad's mom used to make them every now and then and he is continuing on with the tradition. Yummy.

Today we had our first 2:00 church. It wasn't too bad. Sage and Skyler slept through Sacrament Meeting until we were 1/2 way through Sunday School. Sage is just a darling at church. She smiles at everyone and brightens the lives of many many people. Skyler is still in nursery and Sundance is now a CTR 6, complete with a CTR ring. His friend, Kyson, is in his class now and so he is really excited.

Yesterday we welcomed our third daughter into our family. She is black, brown and white, medium build and a cheerful disposition. Her name is debateable. She came with the name Bear, but, the kids want to call her Zip. So we will see what she decides to respond to and we will go with that name. Oh, yes, we adopted a dog. I always said my fourth child would be a dog...I just didn't realize she would come so soon. She is a good girl though - housebroken, loves children and babies (and not their diapers, yet) and is very, very smart. She is an Australian Shepherd mix and Lori says she looks very much like Duchess for all the Palmers who knew and loved Duchess.

I am keeping busy with kids and exercise and running a house and now adding a dog. I am enjoying the benefits of exercise and being able to train with a good friend, Merrilee, from church. Toby is doing well at his job and is looking for the perfect winter time activity to do in his limited spare time.

Sage is working on tooth number 5. I can't believe how many teeth this child has! Tonight she was preparing to pull herself up on the table at my parents house. She is growing up so fast. Such a darling.

Well, that's about it for now. Have a great week and look forward to pictures from the Palmers.