Here is one of Colton's favorite things to do besides throwing paper on the ground..

Matt's Birthday and SLUSHY

Matt's BD at Blue Bird Rest. So, on the way home the other day, we stopped and got slushies, it was really hot outside. Well, just as we turned off the highway to go home, I hear "mama" at a normal tone, I turn around and this is what I saw. Crazy kid, it was everywhere, where ever you see red, it's slushy. Do you know how hard it is to get slushy out of the inside of a buckle? I thought I had it all until we used the car seat next and the buckle was stuck, because it was still sticky. It was on his bare legs and he didn't even care, his poor legs were frozen, by the time we got home. I was bad, I admit, but I took some video as I was driving down the back road, sorry it's crooked, but I was driving. He was so proud of himself!

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!!