August 29, 2012

I just haven't been an avid blogger...so this site is still "under mighty construction." I only have older photos and need to get updated family pix from everyone.

I am in school again, continuing on to pursue my MA in Procurement and Acquisitions Management. I have four classes remaining and anticipate graduating in May 2013. I am taking an Acquisition Law class right now. The reading reminds me of the Charlie Brown-Peanuts adult conversations: "Wah-wah-wah-wah-wah...!" Oh well. This too shall pass.

I am still in the pursuit of a job. I recently applied for two Pricing Analyst positions and another Contract Specialist position. Gotta get something soon...

I am serving in the YW as Laurel Advisor in our ward and I love it! I am also a Visiting Teacher.

Dale/Dad has four callings: Stake Technology Clerk; Stake Missionary for the Bishop's Storehouse where he drives a truck to distribute food (unofficial calling: He has served, been released, served, been released, and is still serving); Second Assistant in the High Priest Group Quorum, and Home Teacher. He is a busy and good man. He is always helping someone. I just love him!

Sterling is still working at Cinemark as an Usher. He is also pursuing another job with UPS. Fingers Crossed. He was recently called to be the Ward Librarian! Good for you, Sterling! He celebrated his 24th birthday yesterday. Happy Birthday, Sterling!

Cameron and Christie live busy lives in Provo, Utah with Jadynne (4), Alana (3), and Walker soon to be 1 on Sept 8th (also Eddie's birthday)! Christie is finishing her English degree at BYU and will graduate in May 2013! Yay, Christie! Cameron is serving as Elders Quorum President which we know is a very busy calling. He still works at NuSkin as a Distributor Liasison (?) in the Legal Department. He has made trips to Taiwan, China, Korea, and Japan. Impressive, Cameron! Cameron told me about how Walker is having a tough time getting used to daycare. JJ and Alana are loving the preschool there. I wish you lived closer so I could help out. JJ will be 5 on Nov 21st! We love and miss you guys!

April brought us two new family members to Colorado Springs: Rachel Lynn Overfelt, who married Ben and then her son, Joseph (8). Now Kyle and Taylor have another brother. Taylor started Kindergarten with Kyle in First Grade and now Joseph in Second Grade. It helps that the school is only a couple of blocks away. Ben is still working at Honeywell as a Finance Analyst and Rachel is looking for a part-time job while the boys are in school. What a busy household! Welcome to the family Rachel and Joseph! Kyle will be 7 on Oct 6th and Joseph will be 9 on Dec 14th!

Eddie and Paula live in Honolulu, Hawaii! Such a beautiful place I am told. Eddie is stationed at Hickam Air Force Base there and works as a System Administrator (?) working with all the technical stuff. Lexi starts Kindergarten this fall (5), Carissa is is the big sister at home now that Lexi is in school (3), and Hunter will be 1 on Oct 20th - which is also Paula's birthday(29)! We have been able to see Eddie from time to time as he has had training at Peterson Air Force Base and has stayed with us for short spurts. I still long to be able to go to Hawaii. This has been a life-long dream for me. Eddie's birthday is coming up on Sept 8th (29). We love and miss you guys!

Heather, Austin, and Annabelle moved from College Station (Texas A&M) to Houston when Austin graduated with his MBA. Unfortunately, Heather and Austin are separated and Heather and Annabelle are currently staying in Pocatello, Idaho. Heather's birthday is coming up on Oct 2nd (27) and Annabelle will be 4 on Oct 23rd. We love and miss you guys!

Tony and Tiffany live in Colorado Springs. Tony works for T-Mobile. Tony started school at Pikes Peak Community College and will transfer to UCCS for his degree in Business Finance. Vincent (2) and Andrew (1) keep them both busy but especially Tiffany who is a full-time mother and wife. Vincent has started to communicate with nodding, pointing, some sign language, and the occasional word. Tony will be 26 on Dec 2nd.

Amber and Justin moved into their new home which is just adorable. They live in the 3rd Ward just around the corner from Amber's good friend, Jennie. They added a new member to their menagerie with little Ozzie, a female long-haired Daschund! Now Sahara has a sister to pester her all the time. Justin was working for Stanley Steemer but injured his shoulder (surgery). He started school at UCCS in Mechanical Engineering. Amber is currently between jobs but has done some wedding photography with Jennie to bring in a little income.

Marci still lives in Pocatello, Idaho and is attached to Art. She is expecting a little girl in November. She is working part-time at a restaurant. It is nice that Heather will be in Pocatello with Marci's baby coming... Marci will be 21 on Sept 2nd! Happy Birthday, Mas! We love and miss you!

I am typing this blog while I sit in our travel trailer, waiting for Dale to move it to the south side of the house. We unexptectantly acquired the trailer this past spring while we were helping Uncle Dean and cousin Amy to get a trailer to North Dakota (long story, ask me if you don't know). The trailer has been my respite (air conditioning) through this long-hot summer (I sure miss the normal Colorado summers with afternoon and evening thunderstorms nearly every day).

I am sure I have missed some important things that you will all have to remind me about. I love you all and look forward to future blogs and comments.

-Marla/Mom

Sep 1, 2012

Updated photos. Still need updates from some of you. Looking a little better I think...