Movin' on up!

The day we left for California, we got word that Jarom was approved for a promotion of sorts.

He has been working toward his Master's degree for the last 2 years. He graduates in April (Hallelujah!). This is crunch time for him. He's been applying for Administration jobs and working on his resume for the last few weeks. We are applying everywhere from Salt Lake to Saint George in hopes that he'd get something. Administration jobs are hard to get especially right out of school.

Well, it just worked out that one of the assistant principals at his own school is being transferred to Lone Peak High School to fill a vacancy there. Jarom's principal requested that Jarom be the one to fill in the open position for the remainder of the year with the chance to keep the position next school year as well.

It was approved by the school board last Tuesday and starting in January, he'll be the assistant principal at his school. He'll be a TSA for the rest of the year since he's not completely finished with his degree. We are absolutely floored about this. I couldn't be more proud of him.

Yay Hubby! :)

Back from California

Chrissy, Cannon & Gma Sheri

Wow. What a trip! We almost didn't go because of fires in Southern California. It was a bit smoky, but it turned out fine. We got back in record time (interesting since it was the first trip with the babe). We had a blast with the Cali. Becar Family. It was so fun to spend time with Chrissy before she goes on the mish.

We only ate at IN-N-OUT once. That's a crying shame. We did have a blast at the Becar home and hopefully stayed out of the way as preparations were made for the farewell and the mission home. Jordan's football game was cancelled and so was the BYU game that we had tickets for. Dang fires! We still managed to spend some quality time as a family and had a few good laughs here and there.

I sang a solo at Chrissy's farewell. I used to do this all the time and never felt an ounce of stage fright. This time was much different! I was shaking in my boots and thought I might pass out one the spot. I was actually pleasantly surprised that I didn't choke or crack. I know in my glory days, I wouldn't count it with my best performances, but like I said I was happy with it. It just tells me how far I've come and how much practice I have if I am ever going to be in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. (It's been a goal of mine for as long as I can remember.) Chrissy accompanied me on the piano. That girl has mad skills. She's amazing! Her talk was great too. She spoke of missionary work and told some pretty great stories. She's already a great missionary and we're stoked for her!

I didn't take very many pictures. I will definitely get some more this coming Wednesday as Chrissy enters the MTC here in Provo.

Cannon with Grandma Sheri

Yummy Toffee Dip for Apples

Okay, I totally stole this idea from my cousin. (shout out to Shelly!) I made this apple dip and then made a plate to share with my visiting teachees, Jarom's home teaching families, our presidencies, and some neighbor friends. It is so yummy. While I was making it, I couldn't help but sample each batch. :) It's creamy, and the toffee adds just the perfect crunch.

Ingredients:
1 pkg. cream cheese (8 oz.) - softened.
3/4 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 bar (8 oz.) of Heath Toffee (pound into small pieces using a ziploc bag and a rolling pin.)

Mix all the ingredients together in a mixer or with a hand mixer until blended and creamy.

Serve with sliced apples.

Yum!

Naptime

I just wanted to share another mini photo session from yesterday. I put him down for a nap on my bed yesterday. I don't nomally put him there for a nap. He has been so difficult with naps. I had a lot to do so I laid down next to him until he was asleep. Anyway, when he woke up, he was being so darling and snuggly in my comforter, I just had to snap these pictures.

p.s. Jarom, if you are reading this... I'm not getting distracted... we're ALMOST packed!!

FYI

We are going to back back to Cali Cali...

It's our first trip with the babe. Wish us luck because we'll need it! He started teething this week. Can you say... headache! So, I'll be gone for about a week. But, I will have lots of fun pictures and stories to share. Chrissy is going on a mission to Uruguay. We are so excited for her and we'll miss her a lot!

3rd Best Chili This Side of Utah Lake!

We had our annual neighborhood chili contest last night and it was a tight race with about 25 entries and I took 3rd place!! Yahoo! Check out the awesome chili trophy I got! I also made a yummy apple pie and a Hawaiian scarecrow. :) Jarom was the emcee for the night and we had a blast!

Afterwards we went to our neighbors house and watched Transformers. (more than meets the eye!) Well, okay, we watched half of Transformers and we both fell asleep so we went home. Haha! So fun!

4 Months

Today is a bittersweet day. I am so excited that Cannon is growing up and discovering the world. It also makes me so sad. He's not the tiny baby that we brought home from the hospital. He is big and strong and smart. He makes me laugh all the time. Every day he discovers new tricks and I am so proud. He is 4 months old today! My baby is growing up!