Wow! What a beautiful time we had at the wedding and through out the whole weekend! We have been blessed with so many friends and family that love and support us. How wonderful it is to be given a second chance to make things different and hopefully, happier.

Chad and Kass weren't able to join us but we look forward to sharing our new lives with them and missed them dearly. We got a call from Kevin on Sunday! What a treat! Jess might be able to come up for a quick visit in the near future and it has meant so much to me how much support Kris and Jeff have been able to offer. Uncle Randy and Cousin Eric came down from Washington with a beautiful cheesecake and Susie and Dan and family came bearing gifts and food.

My parents were amazing with the amount of love and support they continually offer. They really love Roger and love having him in the family. My folks fixed a lovely assortment of lamb, ham, fruits and veggies for the reception and my friends from church made a beautiful cake with fresh flowers and everything!

The wedding was lovely. Roger suprised me in the middle of the ceremony by having my good friend Karl sing "The Broken Road" by Rascal Flats. Karl and my friends from worship team started the ceremony with beautiful songs of praise and my friend, Pastor Bill, gave a message of encouragement, hope and love filled with humor that suited our new family to a t.

Erika has been such a pillar of strength throughout the last two weeks. She has been so mature and understanding and helpful that it amazes me to see. She stood with Roger and I and held flowers and rings during the ceremony. I know the changes in her life are SO HUGE but she is being a trooper! She is sad about leaving her grandpa and the farm but she is being great about it.

We (Roger and I) got to run away for a little honeymoon. We spent the night after the wedding in a motel in Lava (not so nice) and then three nights in Vegas. What a great place to visit. There is so much to see that you don't realize that hours have gone by and you are just wandering. Lots of walking and sight seeing. We had a lovely time.

We flew back to SLC on Wednesday then rushed up to Erika's school for expedition exhibition and science fair. We missed Erika's presentation by about 20 minutes but she did place 3rd in her division in the science fair. I am so proud of her!

Thursday we took to move stuff around at Roger's then we brought the necessities to make our lives more comfortable. Then it was back to work on Friday. Roger and I spent part of the weekend fixing up Erika's room to make it feel more like home and then just reorganizing kitchen, closets, garage, etc. Erika spent a wild weekend with her dad chasing illegal fishermen and playing mexican train.

Now we are trying to settle into something that resembles a routine. A little weird, but going fine. So nice to have someone to share everything with. We (Erika and I) have been on our own for a long time. Luckily, we have so many friends that we count as family too.

I should have a couple of pictures later in the week and will get them posted to share. Now, I better get to work. The phones are ringing and it is getting busy again. Work is good.

Well, it is the day before and I know I won't be around for a few days. I think everything is ready. As ready as it can be, I guess. The week has certainly not gone as I had planned but it is going nonetheless. Almost over.

Tomorrow will be a busy one. We will be weighing in Erika's 4-H calf in Downey and then scurrying back to Pocatello to soccer. Roger is working at an auction. Then we will have a wedding!

Roger and I will go to Vegas for a couple of days and play. The girl is staying here and preparing for science fair. Sounds like a pretty fair trade, right? :)

We will be missing two of Rogers kids at the wedding but our thoughts and prayers will certainly be with them. We will have plenty to share with them when they are ready.

Well, off to work and the weekend festivities!

2 days and counting!

Well... it is the day before the day before. I think I am doing just fine. Roger on the other hand seems to be getting more nervous. he.. he..

Can't wait to see how the actual day will turn out. I am getting more excited! Just finished a meeting with the Pastor and Worship leader and am really confident that it will be just a great evening of celebration.

Gil, my real estate partner that I work with / for, just returned from California. He received his CCIM designation. Super cool thing in real estate. I am very proud of him. Real estate is getting busier and things are getting geared up for the push for all of the end of the year events at the Pocatello Community Charter School. What a great opportunity it has been for me to work there this year. A terrific bunch of kids that I get to spend time with in the student council.

Ah. I better get busy since I seem to be short on time all the time this week. I did get my taxes done though! Amazing!

close only counts in horseshoes and ...

Tuesday before the wedding. This morning I had a private little melt down but I am pretty sure that everything is going fine. I am truely looking forward to the wedding part being over but I also realize how special it will be to see so many people that love and care for Roger and me. How exciting!

We are getting everything under control... except my taxes. Hmm... that probably should be a priority. Shoot - it is only 2 pm. Plenty of time...

calm before the storm

Hmm... My first time with this. I have been commenting on the kids pages but thought I would step into the blogging bit myself. I am sure I will get into it a little more as time goes on and I figure it out.

Of course I want to spend time and make it look pretty like Kris'. One step at a time though. Reminds me of the old days when I worked in computerized embroidery.

Life has been busy and crazy lately. I work as a licensed Realtor for my 'real job' and things are getting busy again. Yeah! I am much happier when I am being productive.

When things were slowing down in the fall, I took a part time job at Pocatello Community Charter School as assistant to the Dean and student council advisor. What a great opportunity it has been to be involved and close what is happening in my childs education and to work and associate with the people and kids that are influencing her. Cool.

I also started working a few hours a week for a friend of mine helping with office work. Filing. Daily office chores. Helps them on a few work details and fills up the tank a couple of times a week.

As I mentioned before, I work in real estate. I am a licensed assistant for someone that is working on his commercial real estate liscence. Exciting! A whole different arena than that of residential real estate. I like learning about it!

Getting married next weekend to a wonderful guy with three terrific kids. A little nervous (based on the rapidly growing butterflies in my stomach). I have been a single mom for a long, long time. I am so excited about the future though. It makes me smile to think about it and brings a tear to my eye when I think of the journey life has taken me on to get to this point.

Well, phones are ringing and work is calling. I will try to figure out how to post a photo and move on to the next thing.

Hope everyone here enjoys the weekend. They are actually forcasting sunshine! WOW!