So, Does Anyone Read my Blog? Memories! Update...Finally!

I know I have more than two readers! So my dear friends, acquaintances, and lurkers. Say "hi!" every now and then. It motivates me to keep on blogging! Anyways, So someone out there started a challenge on a blog where someone leaves a memory of their friendship in the comment section and then posts the challenge on their blog. I left some memories on Kiahna's and Karen's blog from the single's ward era of our lives. Since I left memories on their blog, I now must post the same challenge. What memories do you have of our friendship? Please don't leave anything too embarrasing, okay! If we are new friends, just say hi! On a side note- Willow, I am so proud of you! I saw you created a blogger profile! Does that mean you'll have a blog soon?

So now for an update. This Summer has been quite eventful despite the fact I have tried to lay low. Our computer issues are now all taken care of and we are the proud new owners of a "Phat" system!!! YAY!!! I don't know how we were able to scrounge up the cash to take care of our computer woes, but we did. It was really a miracle since I don't get paid over the summer!! Olivia is now fully potty trained (insert choir of angels singing-"Hallelujah!"). I thought this day would never come! My beloved shih-tzu Zoey passed unexpectedly Tuesday morning. I can't go into much detail as it is too painful for me to talk about and the tears are welling up in my eyes as I type this sentence. Changing the subject...I haven't mentioned this before, but Damian's recovery with his eye surgery had a minor complication (too much scar tissue/over healing). This morning he is having the procedure again. It's a good thing he didn't make a higher ranking on the firefighter list. He needs the extra time to heal properly so he can pass the vision requirement. Jack is now trying to walk. Every day he is taking more and more steps. He'll be running in no time. It amazes me how quickly he has grown and what a blessing he has been to our little family. The end of next month will be his first birthday so I have to get busy planning a little shin-dig. Jared and Nick are turning out to be awesome babysitters! They are great with Jack and have been giving me some much needed quite moments. When they are not playing with the little ones, they are in video game heaven which is fine by me! Once school starts that time will be drastically cut. Kiahna and I are going on an adventure the weekend before I report back to teach!!! I can't wait to share all about it with you, but you'll just have to wait until we're back. For now, it's a secret. I am also going to San Jose for CK's Creative Photography Retreat at the end of August. I am so jazzed!!! I get to meet Jessica Sprague, Candice Stringham, and Ali Edwards. It looks like I'll be missing Lisa Bearnson on Thursday night. I have to drive up late to the event as I have Back to School Night the evening it begins. I am just happy to attend. It's a weekend of learning photography skills to apply to scrapbooking. More good news to share...it looks like we get to have the van fixed next month as well. That's exciting as I won't have to drive Damian to work anymore or coordinate rides for him to choir practice. If I could choose one word to describe this summer, it would have to be rollercoaster. Lots of highs,lows, and screaming. I have one more week of nothingness before I have to start getting my classroom ready for the new school year. Keeping my fingers crossed I get a better class!!! Last year's group was rough!!! I'll leave you with a new layout I made last night. Catch ya later and have a happy Friday!


Credits: JWilson Girls Laundry ppr & Sparklebet, KPertiet floral edger no.1-3, LGrieveson worn strips Recolored, WW vintage comfort ribbon recolored, Shabby Princess Stitches, Something Blue Studios frame, Fonts-CK ali's Handwriting, VT Portable Remington