TIME FLYS !!!!

Wow it’s been awhile since I have last blogged. Derek and I have been up to so much the last four months.

In October we were able to spend lots of time with family and friends. We went camping with Derek’s side of the family. I was able to take a girls trip to St. George with my Mom and sister to see Thriller, Yes it was as good as everyone says. After long months of studying for the Real Estate test I passed with flying colors which I was so nervous about.

In November we were so lucky to take another trip with Derek’s parents to St. George for a long weekend to relax and enjoy their company. We were also blessed to be able to see both of our family’s this year for Thanksgiving and we stuffed ourselves with turkey, mashed potatoes and pie! The next Morning I was crazy enough the get up at 2:30am to stand in line at Target for a TV for Derek but to be gypped out of it because the guy in front of me took two and another lady had taken five, yes I said five. I have no idea why she would need five TV’s but she did. (This is not fair to the rest of us who stood in line just as long and froze) But we were able to get him a TV by the end of the day and he has been so excited to play his COD now that he can actually see the other players. Shortly after Thanksgiving and lots of cleaning on both our parts (yes I went overboard and re organized everything in our house in preparation for our home study.) we were approved for adoption, now the wait begins!

In December on of our neighbors alerted me of a job opening at her work and so I applied because of the awesome pay and benefits and low and behold I got the job! I started Monday and I have been learning lots and an so excited for the possibilities that it will bring to our family.

Now as the Christmas season is upon us and the craziness is starting I find myself looking back over the past year in amazement of how far we have come as individuals and as a family. I am so grateful for the opportunities that have presented themselves we have been truly blessed. I cannot wait to see what the New Year has in store for us.

Thank you all for you love and friendship over the year and we hope you have a Merry Christmas and have a happy new year!

Love The Money’s

News! step 2

We just got word our file looks good and they have requested our letter of recommendation from our bishop! Let hope he can get it in to them quickly so we can move on to step 3 this is where they decide if they are going to accept us as clients. (this is one of those scary parts)

An answer to our prayers!

So as many of you already know we have been praying for a little one to bless our lives for a little over 3 1/2 years now, we knew that heavenly father would give us the answer to our prayers. After much though and prayer we have received and answer, our means to have children will be through adoption. We have started the very lengthy process to adopt, so I have decided along with updates on our life this blog will act as a time line through our adoption process. We want to thank all of you who our supporting us through this fun, thrilling and exciting but at the same time scary, unknown and a little terrifying time in our life. We love you all and cant wait to start the wait! (let pray its a short wait)

I Have A Trailer for sale $5000

This trailer is in great condition and everything works really well. Trailer includes:
New battery
Air conditioner
Awning
Built-in jack stands
...2 oversized propane tanks
3 full size beds
Tons of inside and outside storage
Removable chair
We have not had any problems with this trailer and hate to sale it. We will include a heavy duty equalizer for $100. We will also throw in wheel blocks, block for the hitch, outdoor carpet (we would put by the front door so we did not track mud into the trailer. Approx 6’x15’).

I just need to clarify....

In my last post may have miss lead some people so I just want to clarify.... I am NOT pregnant if and when I do get pregnant I will be shouting from the roof top. I am sorry if I got any ones hopes up.

GOOD NEWS!!!

I just have to shout that........ I GOT A JOB!!!!!! The only thing that could top this is if I got pregnant... I start Monday and will keep you posted on how it goes!!!


Thanks for all you thoughts and prayers on my behalf and the job leads!!

Thank you,

McKenzie

So this last week has been crazy!!!!

So this last week has been crazy!!!!

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday I had interviews with a call back for yesterday which I have another call back for Thursday so I hope all goes well tomorrow!

Thursday- So Wednesday night we got a call from a family friend that his company needed a place to dump dirt so that in the next few days he would be dumping the dirt. On Thursday morning Derek got a call from the Foreman and said he would be their that day to start dumping so I had to finish some prep work in the back yard to get ready for them to start dumping. and i also had some weeding to do so needles to say i worked in my yard for 7 hours and was paying for it the next day. I also got a nice surprise from about 20+ deer at the park and they are their almost every morning now!






Friday- I worked on my house and exercised enough for 2 days because had missed Thursday. Later that night i went to my friend Nichole's house and got to hang out with her and her son Dorn and watch the first part of My Sister's Keeper which got stalled because it was scratched so I ran to the movie store to get another copy and when I got back the DVD player ate the 2nd copy and I mean ate it would not play or give it back so we have plans to finish it tonight!

Saturday- Derek and I got up at 7:30 am to go to his aunts house to build her a shed so we started the morning off with a trip to the store to get our supplies and on our way home for some reason the tie downs did not work and we lost our load of lumber all over the road and a bunch of random guys stopped to help us load it back up. It was so nice to know that people still care and will stop and take time out of their day to help a stranger in a time of need.

Sunday we just spent the day at home and relaxed.





Monday Derek and his friend Patrick decided it would be fun to ride their dirt bike's on the dirt in the back yard and try and make a track . They both said that it was a lot harder to do then they tough and it was a lot of fun to watch them crash and stall.









We hope you have enjoyed the look into our life's for the last few days! I am sure with the summer just around the corner and the backyard to put in their is a lot more to come!

Whats been going on with the us.

So I think its time for an update on us. So we have been busy, busy, busy the last few months… we have been trying to get our back yard done but with me not working we are relying on free dirt, rock/ gravel and more dirt se almost have all the dirt we need thank you to our back neighbor who works for a home building company and had 4 lost worth of dirt they need to dump some where so now its looking like we are going to be able to raise up our lot to meet the others!!! It’s been fun watching the dump trucks come and go with all the dirt. The dogs bark all day long watching the trucks and then once they are gone ruby loves to go out and run through the dirt and get a dust cloud kicked up its so fun to watch her.

We have also made a trip to St. George a few weekends ago; it was good to get out of the cold hear in the valley. Derek was able to take off half of Thursday and all of Friday so we were able to have a long weekend full of work, dance and just relaxing.

Friday: so may parent are doing their back and found a rock quarry down by their house and you can pay $10 per ton and go and haul your own rock. So Friday we went and hauled rock all day and then had to go to my little sis solo dance comp.

Saturday: we again attended Kayla’s dace comp where her groups did really good she came away with second, second third and first on her 4 dances. Derek was able to take his dirt bike and go riding all day Saturday and needless to say he was a very happy camper to be able to get out on it for the first time science ever!

Sunday: we again went and hauled rock all day and came home with a few bumps, bruises and scrapes. Then it was time to leave.


We are so excited for the spring and summer to come so we can enjoy the out doors with friends, family and dogs!


Love always.
Derek and McKenzie

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JOB HUNT

Sorry for not posting for a while we have been busy busy busy.....


But this will not be a fun post I need a huge favor if anyone knows of anyone or place that is hiring I am in need of a job email me at mmoney1033@yahoo.com if you have any leads. I really appreciate all of you and you friendships over the years.


Thanks so much!!!

Love always McKenzie