We have moved to Post Falls Idaho, and we aren't quite sure that we are liking it. We live in a beautiful area. The kids go out in the woods when the weather is good, and this whole winter the weather has been bitter cold, so going outside hasn't been a great activity.
The kids have had a hard time making friends here. Since living out in the middle of nowhere, and with Ron and I working all the time it makes it hard to get the kids into town for activities. Ron has assured the kids that it won't last for long, and is looking for new employment even as we speak. He is at a job fair this morning, and I can hardly wait until he gets home so I can hear all about it.
I'm working at an assisted living home, although it's more of a nursing home because all of the residents are a full assist. It is a very hard job both emotionally, and physically. I come home at nights exhausted! I do love the fact that I can serve these people with Alzheimer's and make their lives a little more happy. It is such a sad disease.
Ron is working for the University of Phoenix. It is an entry level position so that's why I have to work. The upside is he gets his education for free. He will be graduating on May 5th, and then he will be able to get a better job. The kids are hoping and praying that we go back to Boise. I just want to be able to quit my job, and pay the bills.
Garrett has made great strides in his piano. He is currently writing music, and hoping to get published soon. Grandma would be so proud of him! He has earned his Eagle scout this last year. He also won an award when we lived in Boise during his constitution class and is currently in Boise now. He had the opportunity to meet and visit with Senator Butch Otter. He is having a great time with his friends in Boise, and will be coming home tonight. I think he is a bit homesick. The great thing is he is paying for everything now days as he is teaching piano lessons, and is working at Subway 2 days a week. It is so amazing to me that they grow so fast! I remember when he was sleeping on Ron's chest, now he is 15 and taller than mom!
Paige is turning out to be a wonderful young women. She just turned 14 in January. She had her ears pierced and loves high heels. She didn't get any height at all. She is even shorter than Gaving who is 12. Her piano is getting better and better. She loves to play the same song over and over just to get a rise out of her brothers. She is working on personal progress daily as part of her schooling, and is memorizing The Living Christ. It is a hard thing to do, and Mom would know about that because I'm doing it with her.
Gaving loves the outdoors. He is working on his Eagle award and loves scouting. He loves soccer, and plays the piano as well. He is also showing talent in piano, but has a bit more hard time wanting to practice. He is very polite to his sister as he opens car doors for her, and is very loving towards the family. He is a special spirit that one.
Well that will start our family blog, and get everyone caught up with the family. I will continue to write things so visit often.
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