There has been a lot of talk at my work lately of us possibly moving locations. We are growing so fast that we are running out of room in the current building we are in. I enjoy working where I am at because Nick and I work in the same building and we get to commute together, but on the flip flop, I absolutely HATE the commute. We are over an hour away (one way) once we drop the kids off to Chrissy and honestly these past 3 years of driving that 2 times a day are really starting to wear on me.
The possible locations they have been talking about are going to be more on the South end of the Salt Lake valley in the South Jordan, Union Park, Sandy area. That would work out well because I will work by Chrissys house making it convenient to drop off the kids and that really opens a whole different world of opportunity for us when we decide to move to the Salt Lake Valley. If my work is near the kids, our house could really be anywhere because I wouldn't have to back track.
Ok, so here is my dilema. IF my work does indeed move locations, and IF we move to the South end of the Valley I won't want to or really be able to carpool with Nick anymore. I mean I guess technically we still 'could' but if we carpooled one of us would be without a car and most likely that would be me since I'm the first stop. So, we would have to drive separately. Our second car is a Durango and it is a GAS HOG.
We have discussed moving to Salt Lake possibly in the next two or so years but now with the move an all we may be forced to think about moving sooner. So just for fun I went online last night to look at houses in our price range and I must say I was NOT impressed. Ok, I am picky, yes this is true, but I think you should be when it comes to buying a house. I mean you spend a good majority of your time there, you should like it right? Plus thats a huge investement to not be "happy" with your decision.
So, unless we win the lottery in the next few months or find gold in our back yard, we may be stuck forking out the extra oh what, $250 at least, a month in gas.
BUMMER.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
To move or not to move...that is the question.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Kindergarten Registration
Today is Kindergarten Registration at Lindon Elementary. I cannot believe Ambria starts school this year. She is so excited to go to her "big school". Lindon Elementary is a nice school in an upper class part of Lindon. The bus stop is right outside our front door, basically in our drive way.
My only issue now is that I just have to find out what to do with her the second half of the day since I work in Salt Lake and she is down here for school. She has a little friend across the street named Kela who also starts school this year. I was thinking maybe Kela's mom would be willing to keep her the second half of the day-- I just haven't had the chance to ask her yet. If not we will probably have to do one of the after school daycare programs that picks them up from school and takes them to the daycare til we get off. I am really hoping we don't have to do something like that but I am not quite sure yet.
It's so weird having your kid go away to school. One, it makes you feel really old, but two its like you are letting them go in a way, and that is hard. I am so proud of her though. She is such a bright kid and I know she will do well. I am sure preschool has helped give her that little bit of a head start. Another thing too is that it will be really weird not taking her to Chrissy every day with her little brother. I love knowing they are together all day and get to play together. Maybe I will just have to have one more?
Friday, February 22, 2008
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Big Brother Update
Ok, so I have been watching Big Brother for the past couple of weeks and I must say it is so odd watching Amanda on the show. It really makes it so different to watch. Honestly I don't know how anybody could ever WANT to be on a show like that. There are 75 cameras on in that house 24 hours a day 7 days a week. You have zero privacy and your whole life is out on national TV.
Last night Nick and I were looking up some of the after hours videos on Youtube. WOW. That is all I am going to say. I mean I am not sure they are going to let her come back to work here after half of the stuff that goes on in that house. They really find a specific type of person to "fit the mold" of the show. I hate to say it but I have to continue to watch it just for the fact I know her and I can't handle not knowing what is going on when everyone at work is talking about it!
Let's Celebrate!!!
I can't believe you turn 30 today! You are such an amazing man and I am so blessed to be your wife. I wish I could take you away somewhere exotic and spoil you rotten. I really hope you have a great birthday and I love you with all my heart and soul.
