11-13-2010 Update

Tonya is enjoying Iowa and working at Midwest Academy. She is looking forward to the snow. Catch her on facebook.

Kole is enjoying having a new truck. He does not enjoy the expenses associated with a new truck. Insurance for a young man is very expensive. Having driven with him I understand why it is so costly. I was not very different as a young driver. He has not been in an accident and that is wonderful. One of the challenges of life is learning how to care for and conserve those temporal blessings that we are given, expecially money. Adult choices of spending come with the adult consequences of not having when we over spend. As a parent it is also a challenge of how to help and not enable. As I observe what an entitled society we live in it is important to me that I some how be an influence for accountability and self sufficiency.

I am happy to have a job that I enjoy and good people to work with. I wish at times it were not so stressful and dependant up on getting new business. With both of my kids out of the house at the current time I have stuck my toe into the singles scene. It is not as easy as it was back in the day when I could just go join a ward and become involved. There is a conference coming up the weekend of the 18 thru the 21st. I will attend as painful and uncomfortable as it may be at times. I went to a planning meeting for the conference a couple of Sundays ago and really felt out of place. One of life's uncomfortable moments and an opportunity to learn and grow. Look for other ways to be involved was one lesson learned.

Our Stake has been really stressing reading the Book of Mormon and making it a part of our daily learning. I feel so blessed to have a testimony of the Book of Mormon and love those Prophets who wrote and abridged and Joseph Smith for bring it forth by the power of God.

Life is good and I am glad for the opportunity. Glad I made the choice I did in the pre-existance. Glad to have made the covenants I have made in my life. Now is the challenge of keeping them and living so I can return and live with Heavenly Father. I want to fulfill my purpose and destiny with courage and compassion. Doing so will bring me joy.

Kole is headed back to base 9-14-10

Kole is driving back to base.

I will miss him being around. He was such a good sport about my teasing him. He is a wonderful son and treats me very well.

Tonya is in Iowa. If you are on facebook you can catch up with Tonya

I turn 51 this month. Had a wonderful time skiing with the Layton's last weekend. It is fun to ride the tube. The grey hair has arrived and the body gets tired alot faster. It is fun to watch the younger generation have a blast. Great memories. Thanks Rhonda and Brent. My Mom even made cupcakes for my birthday.

Certified Scuba divers

Kole and I are certified scuba divers. We went to California and did our open water certification around the island. I got to see some sharks and a harbor seal then lobster on the night dive.

Kole purchased a Truck

Kole is the proud new owner of a 2008 black Toyota Tacoma 4x4. He is having fun driving around and I really like the smile on his face.

Kole is visiting

We took our scuba class this weekend and passed yippee.

Now we will working getting his truck purchased so we can take it when we go diving. Looking forward to visiting with family.

Tonya is working in Iowa. She said there was a lice breakout at the school.

Kole will be home 08-20-10

Looking forward to his visit

Kole is back on base

Welcome back Kole. Glad you are back stateside. Looking forward to a visit.

On to another chapter in Kole's life.

Tonya will be going to Iowa to work on August 12. On to another chapter in Tonya's life.

I am working at the Bank and looking forward to the next chapter in my life.