Big Brother

So last night I was talking with Corbin about life. Discussing going to college, dating, you know, all the social aspects of College life. He is getting very excited. Somehow we got on the subject of getting married. I have always told my kids they should wait until they are at least 25 yrs old to get married. Over the last few years Corbin has taken on a lot of responsibility and at times seems much older that his 17 yrs. I figure he would be ok if he married right after his mission because he is so responsible. Anyway long story short I told him I could see Kortney getting married during her first year of college. She is a sweetheart and very naive. Corbin was so cute he said he would keep the guys away and he would be the one cleaning his gun on the porch when her date showed up. It was the first time I have seem him be really protective of his sister, I thought it was very sweet. There is hope for this gang, now if I could get him and Trevor to be friends I will consider my child rearing a success.

Taking time......

So usually when I am working and it is slow they offer a lot of VTO (voluntary time off) but for some reason not today. Which actually is a good thing because with all the time between calls I have been able to get up to date with the blogs. I have even had time to read extended family members like Joe & Misha, Corey and his family, ect. Can I say how much I love blogs. We started trying out facebook but to be honest I really don't care what so & so's friend is doing. I love being able to keep up on the family with what little extra time I do have these days. I will admit facebook is quick if you only have a minute.

With so much to do and so little time to do it, it is sometimes hard to take the time. I am grateful for Kristen, who must have all kinds of time (right:]), for putting together the family blog. What a great thing. Now just think if everyone participated. WOW!!!!

Anyway life is good and of course crazy busy just like the rest of you. I am looking forward to some much need me time in a few weeks. I am taking off for a long weekend with noone and nothing but my books (not school books) and my swimsuit to parts warmer than here to lay in the sun, soak up some vitamin b, and read to my hearts content. No you cannot come. I do love you though.

Back to school.

Wow that was a quick vacation. In fact it didn't feel like a vacation at all. I spent the first week working my shifts plus about 20 hours or so of OT, perfect for holiday spending and yet there is no time to shop. Needless to say Christmas came and went and I had to scrounge for stocking stuffers because the store was out of the usual peanuts my kids like. We had a small but nice Christmas. At first it didn't feel small (in the pocketbook) but when I added it all up I did pretty well staying within reason.

School this semester will be busy, lots of reading and plenty of quizes in most of my classes. I should be plenty busy. I am excited that if all goes well I should have my Associates degree at the end of fall 2009 semester.

Sorry about my earlier comments, I didn't mean to create a stir. I was just dissappointed that we all couldn't get together for the family party. I understand that everyone had good reasons, it just wasn't as fun without everyone there. Anyway most of us got together for New Years and it was great seeing Greg and Natasha and their family. You are welcome to stay with us anytime.

Today is the anniversary of Denton's death, it is also Aprils birthday. This year seems harder than years past, I don't really know why but we all seem to be more upset. I wonder when it will stop hurting. I know most of you didn't like Denton and you all had good reasons not too, but as always when you live with someone you learn all their personalities and even though some may drive you nuts, you look passed those because you can see the good there as well. Denton had alot of good in him. He was a great provider, he was a good dad, and he was usually a good husband. I guess that is all there is. None of us are perfect and maybe this year I am able to miss the good a little more than resent the bad. Who knows, that is enough reflection for now.
I need to get kids to bed and help with a science project that is due tomorrow and we are just starting tonight. Maybe that is what I miss, his help with all these things I hate to do.