Visit with President Quist

Not too sure about taking a pic. Way to go Grandpa Quist

Colton loved Zach's toes.

So Curious

Colton and Jared, Just Chillin' watching BYU Football

Sis. Quist, Becky, Pres. Quist

Amber, Stephanie, Becky

Stephanie Gering came down from Bosie and we met up with Amber Anderson (Clement) at the Quist's. It was fun to be together again. It brought back lots of memories of the mission field. It was so fun being with President. He just kept saying, "My girls, look at my girls" and "There's those same smiles". Amber's little boys are Jared and Zachary. Colton loved being around a baby, he was so curious and kept saying "baby, baby". One time he wanted to hold the baby on his lap and I said we had to ask his mommy, and Colton replied, " You mommy" It was really cute. I sure do love these girls, they are great examples to me and treasured friends and sisters.

What's That I hear?

NOTHING, Absolutely nothing. How wonderful. Michael, Matt's twin came up today to play with Matt and they took Colton with them for a bit. They are going to lunch. They asked if I wanted to come, I said, No, I have so much work to do, which I do, and I can get it done much faster without the help of a 2 yr old. But, I've almost forgotten what silence is like. Except for the noise of my keyboard from me typing and the ceiling fan turning in the office. I can actually hear all that. Absolutely amazing. I will post pictures a little later, I have some random ones that are funny.

Quote

I got this quote today and I really like it. Thanks to all my friends and I hope I will be counted one day as the Lord's friend. "A friend is a possession we earn, not a gift. ....The Lord has declared that those who serve him and keep his commandments are called his servants. After they have been tested and tried and are found faithful and true in all things, they are called no longer servants, but friends. His friends are the ones he will take into his kingdom and with whom he will associate in an eternal inheritance." --Marvin J. Ashton, "What Is a Friend?", Ensign, Jan. 1973, 41

Quick Update

Well, we are still looking for a job. Wendy's decided not to take Matt, they were afraid of the commute, which we were a little concerned also, but hey a job is a job. So, Matt is searching again. We have been so blessed by a great ward, who is trying to help with ideas and opportunities. None have worked out so far, but we will not give up and lose hope. I know the Lord will provide for us, if we keep doing what he wants us to do. He will guide Matt to the job, that will best suit our family and Matt. I know this to be true. The Lord loves us and wants the best for us and if we are listening, he will lead us to where we need to be. Colton has been so hyper lately. It's really funny, in the morning and by night, I'm ready for him to go to bed, not so funny any more, most times. Everything is, "Mine" and "No". Such fun with an almost 2 yr. old. He loves to make people laugh and is wearing Grammy and Mommy's shoes all over, it's funny. He can open and close the den door now, by himself and think it's the greatest. Open, close, open, close,.....and so on and on for a good 45 min. Yesterday, right before Sacrament I stopped into nursery and asked Colton's teachers how he was in class. I was curious, especially since he's been so hyper lately. They said, he is so "quiet and shy" What? My child? Are we talking about the same active, hyper, loud, little boy? Yep, they said, he's really good, he will sit and sing songs and folds his arms during prayer and he helps clean up all the time. Which are all good things, I'm glad he does that. But, quiet and shy? They said, he is slowly coming out. Well, when he does, they will have a handful. Matt had a good birthday! He is now 36! We went to lunch with his Mom and Dad to the Blue Bird. It was so yummy!! Then I took Matt to see Harry Potter for his birthday. It was pretty good, just didn't like how it ended, but that's what you get a set up for the next one. Then on Saturday, we celebrated Matt and Mom's birthday. Since Mom and Dad were in Canada for her birthday, we decided to celebrate them at the same time. Matt got some games and a lap top case, and some DVDs. We had carrot cake and ice cream. We go mom a necklace and a tile plaque that says, " I'm still a hot babe, it just comes in flashes now!" It fits!

2nd Interview

Just a quick update. Matt will be finished with Boy Scout Camp this coming week. So, he has been looking for a job. Matt had a 2nd interview with Wendy's on Friday. It looks very promising. They are waiting for the background check to come back. It's for an Assistant Store Manager, which will be in his field. There is opportunity for advancement. They offer benefits, paid vacations and 401 K. So, we will keep praying that whatever the Lord wants to have happen will happen. I'm just so proud of Matt for trying his hardest to find a job, which hasn't been easy, especially in this economy right now. We don't know for sure which location it will be at. He had originally interviewed for an Ogden location, where he would commute back and forth. But, when he went for his interview, they said, they wanted to check with the guy who owns the locations in the valley and in Idaho, to see if they could place him somewhere closer. That would be very nice. But, we shall see. Good Luck honey!!

Pictures at the Park

Let's PARTY!!

Last night, Mike, Amy, Grammy & Grandad went to Harry Potter and to dinner. I had the great privilege of babysitting. So, what do you do when the parents are away? PARTY!!! First of all I ordered Pizza and we had a pizza party, where we decided it was every one's birthday and we would party all night. Sammy, was at Sarah's house playing. So, she missed our party. But, she had a lot of fun playing. After Pizza, everyone got baths and in PJ's. Then we games, competitions, scripture reading, prayer and ended with a Movie. It was such a blast. I don't know about the kids but, I had so much fun!!

We had a Dance competition. It was so much fun!! Cloie one the first round and the second round was Kyler tied with Colton and the third round it was a tie with Keagan and Anika.

We played Don't Eat Pete, it's a game where you get to eat M&M's and pick a square that is "it". You send one person out of the room while the rest pick a square that is "it" and then they come back into the room and start eating the M&M's off each square trying to avoid the one that's "it". Once they pick that square, you all yell "Don't Eat Pete", then they have to stop eating the M&M's, or whatever you decide to eat.

We watched "Emperor's New Groove" Such a great show. I had told the kids before the Movie started how much fun I had and was grateful that we got to do it. How much I love them and have fun with them. I thanked them for being such great kids. Then I asked, "Did you have fun?" Keagan responded-"Yea, it was Awesome" Cloie-"It fun!" Kyler-"It was INCREDIBLE"

Which I got a laugh at. They are such cute kids. I had Anika and Colton on my lap during the movie. And I loved every minute of it.