Well, where to start. With the kids as always.
Andrew is back in China , just hanging around, Ru is in Vietnam and he is just killing time till school starts again. He got hot water back and has been studying Chinese, hanging out with Michael and laying low. He calls frequently so we are glad to see him back and better.
Ashley calls daily ( I love it) and we talk about life. She loves Chemistry, finds Sociology tedious, and likes her pilotes class. She is planning on going up to visit Courtney this coming weekend and I hope it goes well. She also booked her trip home for spring break and we look forward to a week with her then. Already planning haircut and movie. She has set many goals and continues to study her scriptures and attend institute classes faithfully.
Courtney and Max finally officially ( I say that with bated breath) broke up. He wanted a break again and she was just done with that behavior. I am so proud of her for finally taking a step back and trying to move on. This has been a long time coming. She has not been happy with her classes this term in particular. She has two online classes which seems to be quite a trend for her school. They have not worked out well and she has been very disappointed. Her job is going well and roommates are good but I worry about her overall happiness. I have suggested maybe a move to different university in the fall and she is considering it.
Rob played tennis in Eugene and it is fun to watch him play in tournaments. We both found out the results of our lab tests ( done for the sake of life insurance) and he was high in Triglycerides and I was high in cholesterol! Go figure - finally my lack of cardio is catching up I guess. He blames his on eating a donut before his tests. ( Who knows). Either way, all is well basically here on the home front. The new girl we hired at the office is working out super well, very glad for that.
Mom is down at Jeanne's home still, and Jeanne is to have surgery on her disc soon.
Susan and I and maybe Kacey are planning on a trip to conference in April, I look forward to that very much. Later-
Kirsten
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Weekly update Feb 7th, 2016
Andrew made it home from Thailand safely except with stomach issues and weird sores picked up in the jungle. He saw and did amazing things however and contacted us along the way. He told of a very nice man who helped him when he was so sick, thank goodness for good samaritans all over the world.
Courtney got an A on her Realestate test and played with her friend Alex's puppies all day today after working hard on a Stake activity all day yesterday. Court got paid her first really good check and is finally reaping the rewards of having a job she found all on her own. We are proud of her.
Ashley did very well on all of her tests, is challenging some, and continues to cry during the commercials and scream on a dime. ( Had me in stitches telling me about her exploits). She is busy after speaking to the counselor trying to figure out her schedule for the upcoming months.
Kirsten started a sewing project this week which is pure therapy to get away from office paperwork. I also hired a new lady to work at the office ( with Rob's permission) and is hoping for some relief especially for Karen but herself also. I certainly feel confident about her and hope it is a step in the right direction. I also can proudly say, I attended my first Stake conference all the way thru - Saturday night session and there was an early session for single sisters that I took Cynthia to as she is who I visit teach, but also a friend. All sessions were inspired, and truly revelatory.
Rob cleaned his car, played in a tennis tournament, played golf, and watched the Super Bowl which by the way, the Denver Broncos won.
All in all , a busy week for all of us.
Update on extended family -
David and Amy are coming to visit this 4th of July.
Amy and Todd are enjoying a break. Mom is in Texas visiting , however, Jeanne has been laid up with pain and Abi is getting a bone marrow scan too. Not good news there.
It is Melinda's birthday tomorrow and wishing I'd sent something last week or had a chance to get up there.
Rob and I really enjoy the hot tub lately. We are in process of trying to buy much more life insurance and redesign our retirement plan and finances. Kirsten is feeling the crunch of taxes.
Weather today was glorious, not so great for the girls who've had a lot of snow. Not sure what its like in China now, but just glad he made it back safely.
My how quickly the weeks float by-
Later-
Kirsten
Courtney got an A on her Realestate test and played with her friend Alex's puppies all day today after working hard on a Stake activity all day yesterday. Court got paid her first really good check and is finally reaping the rewards of having a job she found all on her own. We are proud of her.
Ashley did very well on all of her tests, is challenging some, and continues to cry during the commercials and scream on a dime. ( Had me in stitches telling me about her exploits). She is busy after speaking to the counselor trying to figure out her schedule for the upcoming months.
Kirsten started a sewing project this week which is pure therapy to get away from office paperwork. I also hired a new lady to work at the office ( with Rob's permission) and is hoping for some relief especially for Karen but herself also. I certainly feel confident about her and hope it is a step in the right direction. I also can proudly say, I attended my first Stake conference all the way thru - Saturday night session and there was an early session for single sisters that I took Cynthia to as she is who I visit teach, but also a friend. All sessions were inspired, and truly revelatory.
Rob cleaned his car, played in a tennis tournament, played golf, and watched the Super Bowl which by the way, the Denver Broncos won.
All in all , a busy week for all of us.
Update on extended family -
David and Amy are coming to visit this 4th of July.
Amy and Todd are enjoying a break. Mom is in Texas visiting , however, Jeanne has been laid up with pain and Abi is getting a bone marrow scan too. Not good news there.
It is Melinda's birthday tomorrow and wishing I'd sent something last week or had a chance to get up there.
Rob and I really enjoy the hot tub lately. We are in process of trying to buy much more life insurance and redesign our retirement plan and finances. Kirsten is feeling the crunch of taxes.
Weather today was glorious, not so great for the girls who've had a lot of snow. Not sure what its like in China now, but just glad he made it back safely.
My how quickly the weeks float by-
Later-
Kirsten
Sunday, January 31, 2016
January 31st update....
Well, the first month of the year has flown by and here we are. I can't tell you how fast time flies nowadays. This week we had a disparaging one at work so I will talk about other things.
Andrew is seeing the Bridge over the River Kwai, and Bangkok and beautiful tropical islands off of Thailand. He is checking in and posting some pics on Facebook so we know these are memories he'll cherish for a lifetime.
Ashley and Courtney are busy working hard at school. Ashley went to church for the first time in her ward. We are glad she stayed in Logan this weekend as she got bucket loads of snow.
Rob finished the project under his bathroom sink this week. Now he has a new faucet and replaced the moldy mildewed cupboard under. Man, our climate is a wet one. He also wet vacuumed Andrew's car and got a ton of water out of it. Wish I knew where the leak is in the little purple contraception.
I am starting to think about taxes - oh heaven help me. I am making progress on my other goals however of getting financially more organized, and getting pictures and sewing projects underway. I am also thinking of signing up for Community Emergency Response Team training to buoy up my knowledge for the emergency preparedness fair in September. All in good time.
Rob and I have been watching Chuck, hot tubing and he just made a really good oreo cheesecake desert. Life could be worse. Until next week-
Kirsten
Andrew is seeing the Bridge over the River Kwai, and Bangkok and beautiful tropical islands off of Thailand. He is checking in and posting some pics on Facebook so we know these are memories he'll cherish for a lifetime.
Ashley and Courtney are busy working hard at school. Ashley went to church for the first time in her ward. We are glad she stayed in Logan this weekend as she got bucket loads of snow.
Rob finished the project under his bathroom sink this week. Now he has a new faucet and replaced the moldy mildewed cupboard under. Man, our climate is a wet one. He also wet vacuumed Andrew's car and got a ton of water out of it. Wish I knew where the leak is in the little purple contraception.
I am starting to think about taxes - oh heaven help me. I am making progress on my other goals however of getting financially more organized, and getting pictures and sewing projects underway. I am also thinking of signing up for Community Emergency Response Team training to buoy up my knowledge for the emergency preparedness fair in September. All in good time.
Rob and I have been watching Chuck, hot tubing and he just made a really good oreo cheesecake desert. Life could be worse. Until next week-
Kirsten
Sunday, January 17, 2016
January 17th update
This week Courtney flew home on Friday to reunite with family and friends for Cameron Johnson’s funeral on Monday. It has been an emotional week and I am proud of Courtney for her composure at a difficult time.
Rob and I went up to get her from the airport and her flight was late. We ended up going to the movie 13 Hours, the Bengazi story. It was quite well done and we both enjoyed knowing the true story. We got dinner at Red Robin playing trivia and kind of made it a date night. Courtney’s flight finally arrived after 10 pm and her long day of travel was behind her.
I took her to get her hair done and then she went to Menley’s house for scrapbooking for Cameron. We are all going to Ed John’s home this evening for a pizza get together to be with those he loved.
Ashley called several times this week. She was cute how she was trying to get the car started and panicked when the key wouldn’t turn. We talked about pulling the steering wheel and turning key and she got it going. She went to Hannah’s house this weekend and got togethter with more friends to to a session in the Salt Lake temple. She has been feeling melancholy for France this week but just sent this message which was very uplifting :
“ So like I said this week was a bit rough. But today with all my FPM friends it just reminded me of how many blessings I have in my life! Thank you for all your support and love you’ve given me. Today I realized how many opportunities we have when we just accept the change that comes with the future, and how much we can learn from the past! Love you guys”
Andrew is getting ready for Thailand. He has said it is very cold there now. He is good at calling and communicating. He dressed up as a “professor Stevens” with a shirt and tie and with a mustache and the kids loved him.
Our home teachers just came, had a nice visit with them. They always bring such a nice spirit into the home.
Rob sanded the bathroom only to find the mold has overrun the boards under the sink.
Another repair project is in the works.
Mom is going to Jeanne’s house around the 19th for a visit - hope its a good one. Amy stated her sister in law just found out she has bladder cancer - so sad.
Jeanne and I and Amy now all finished reading the same book, it was fun to all read the same one.
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