Sunday, October 18, 2009

Where did the time go?

Has it really been two months since we last posted? Life has been wonderful and busy. I don't think there's any way to fit in everything we've been doing, but we will try to share a few of the highlights.
  • I am the primary president in our ward and today was our annual primary program. It was such a neat experience and something that I am also glad is now over. I was a little nervous about it all coming together, but it always does. It was another testimony building experience that this is truly the Lord's work. The primary theme this year is My Eternal Family. I'm so thankful for all of my family. My parents, Mitch, and Halli came out for the weekend and it was so fun for Colb and me to spend some time with them.
  • Colb is starting to volunteer at the new Riverton hospital in the emergency department. He starts in a couple weeks and is really excited for this experience.
  • I've been helping with recruiting at work and love it. I went up to Utah State about a month ago for Meet the Firms. About three years ago, I was a student at USU attending my first Meet the Firms and learning about internships. Three years later, I've come full circle and was now doing the recruiting instead of being recruited. We went to the Ryan Shupe concert at BYU for recruiting last night. I really enjoy meeting the students, plus I have to say that it is great to be on the other side! We love Ryan Shupe, and they are so talented.
  • In case you didn't know, last week was National Chemistry week (I'm married to a chemist, I now know these things). We spent last Saturday at the city library doing science experiments for children. Colb has been volunteering at this event with the American Chemical Society for three years (and I've even been twice now). Playing with fire, liquid nitrogen, and slime is right up Colb's alley so he loves it and is great with the kids! My personal favorite is shaving cream art.
  • One of the great benefits of marrying someone that you went to high school with is that you know the same people and have lots of the same friends. We were excited that one of our high school friends got married a couple weeks ago, so we could catch up with him and a bunch of our high school friends. It was crazy to see everyone (and kids) and talk about school and jobs and realize how grown up we all are.
  • It's official! I passed the CPA! I have everything done and am now just finishing up all the paperwork. It feels so good!
There's actually a ton more that we've been doing, but I realized this could go on forever if I keep going. We helped tile the clinic, went to the Scarlet Pimpernel, went fishing and four wheeling, worked lots, took an institute class, played with the Duncan's new puppies, and lots more. Our days and evenings are all pretty full, but we are happy and really enjoying this stage of life. Hope everything is going well for all of you!


Colb volunteers at Primary Children's Medical Center every week.
The kids are very entertained as you can see!

1 comment:

Unknown said...

We sure do miss you guys and wish you lived closer. Maybe one of these weekends we can meet in the middle so I can get my Nicole fix. I don't think I can last till May without seeing you. Hope you continue to have a good week. Let's talk soon. Love you!