I just got a new calling in our ward at church, I am now the CTR9 teacher. I have mixed feelings about this. On the one had I am excited to see my mom more than just for a few minutes because she is the Primary President, and no she didn't choose me for the calling, she just approved it. On the other hand, I am kind of bummed because Brian and I have been put into callings that take us away from getting to know people. I have loved going to Relief Society every week and especially with my Grandma Neilson, it is so fun seeing her every week and being able to chat. I feel like we just get closer every week and I love that! So we will see how this all goes.
For those of you that don't know yet, Brian lost his job a couple weeks ago and now we are living on just my income, which isn't much. Luckily he can collect Unemployment so that little bit helps. This has been a challenge for us to adjust to to say the least, I know this is just a trial we have been given and it's all in God's plan, but that doesn't mean we have to enjoy it. Brian has actually been looking for a job since April because he knew he was going to graduate and wanted to get a jump start on finding a new career. Unfortunately he is finding it harder and harder everyday to find something... ANYTHING... He got his degree in Criminal Justice because he wants to be a Fraud Investigator but there are no positions open because the budgets for state jobs has been slashed. He has applied to FBI, CIA, ICE, Secret Service and Newport Beach Police Department... all with no avail. I know that we will be ok, and everything happens for a reason, I just hope he finds something sooner, rather than later so we can keep up with our mortgage and everything else...
I am still working at Genpact Mortgage Services as an office manager. I have been training to move into Accounting for the past couple of months and if everything goes right then I should be able to transition in about 6 months.
Last weekend we took a little break and drove up to Yosemite with my Dad, and brothers Cameron and Isaac. It was beautiful! I am not a fan of camping whatsoever but for some reason this time I had so much fun. We went biking and hiking and made an amazing Apple Cobbler.
Brian had fun freaking me out by climbing to unsafe places, I kept thinking he was going fall.
The is us on our way to our campsite. The views were exquisite.
Brian is king of the world!
Our hike to Vernal Falls.
The yummiest, easiest Apple Cobbler ever made!
Well that's it for us... I completely understand if you just skipped all the writing and went straight for the pictures.. :-)
4 comments:
Grandma will be so disappointed. She has remarked about how much she enjoys getting to know you better and spending time with you.
I'm sorry to hear about Brian losing his job. That's really hard.
Keep a positive outlook and I'm sure he'll find something.
Looks like you had fun in Yosemite! Love the pictures.
I'm sorry to hear about Brian's job. It seems like so many we know have been affected in some way by the economy these days; it's really sad to see. You have a good attitude about it though. I hate to see things like this happen to people, especially those I know. I hope he is able to find a job he enjoys soon!
Your pictures are great, Yosemite is so beautiful.
:( Sorry to hear about your job troubles. Hope things start to pick up quickly and that you are blessed with something fantastic.
That top picture of your Brian looks very dangerous, but pretty!
Way to run a 5k! You are freakin' amazing!
I want to see pictures of the new room!
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