Changes that come with Logan

Here are a few things that have changed with our move to Logan...

1.  We have a garage!  

Our many years of scraping snow and ice off our cars is now over!  Nate said that our cars run better because they are now "happy".  He was just kidding but (as my family knows)  I really believe it!  

This tree is really close to our home... it's cold here... but beautiful.

2.  Nate's job.  

Nate found out yesterday he got the job that he has been dreaming about since we heard about it!  His last job was a good one too, and a HUGE blessing for us the last 4 years.  But it was full time and really draining.  His new job....He is a film assistant for the athletics department up here at Utah State.   He is going to be paid to watch basketball and football!  After his boss told him he got the job, he said that he needed a couple things from Nate...His Utah State ID # and he also needs his clothing sizes because he likes to hook his guys up with gear, and Nate loves athletic gear.  But the best part about his job is that Nate is SO excited about it!  He seriously can not stop thinking/talking about it.  I am so grateful that our Heavenly Father is watching out for Nate.  He has worked so hard for our family for years, it is nice to see him have a job that he is passionate about!  

3.  Socks. 

I wear socks!  Those people that know me well, know that I am one of those people that wear sandals ALL year.  Not only is it that cold in Logan, we are also keeping our heat down because we are now in charge of our own utilities!  I started wearing socks one night when I could not get warm, even under the covers.  Then I started wearing sock and SHOES outside. Crazy, I know!

I love my girls!

 4.  Dinner time.

Now that Nate is home at a decent hour every night (he used to get home at 11:30pm), I actually get to make him dinner.  I love it!  I like cooking so much better when I'm cooking for someone that wouldn't rather just have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  

(Aubrey has been trying out her photography skills. She doesn't quite understand that my camera takes a couple seconds to take after you press the button. So all of our pictures ended up like this.)  

5.  The girls.

 Aubrey and Carlee are growing up so much.  Right now Aubrey is learning to master the letters of her name, although she won't attempt to write an "e".  Right now she is working on earning a "camp out" with Dad.  No, not outside in the snow... her grandma and grandpa Rowley gave her this little tent set that she loves so Nate's going to camp out in the living room with her and watch movies.   I made her this sticker chart from DLTK's-kids site.  For anyone that has young ones I totally recommend this website, it's so easy to print out weekly custom chore charts, along with activities/crafts to help with teaching your kids alphabet, numbers, animals etc...  Anyway, Aubrey has really enjoyed doing this and she has been SO much better for me!  This has been a good process for me too because I am taking the time to really notice and praise her every time she does something good!  

No, we didn't buy her this cute car.  We did let her sit in it though!

Carlee is still our little spit fire girl!  She doesn't hesitate to tell us if she needs something.  She is all over the place, which has made for a few bumps on the head.  She loves her sister and anything Aubrey does can make her laugh.  I can be making a fool out of myself and she barely cracks a smile, but if Aubrey blinks she laughs!  I hope that they continue to be good friends and watch out for one another.

We have felt so blessed lately.  Our sweet Father in Heaven has been so aware of our little family and the needs we have.  We feel his love for us everyday!  Thank you to all of our family and friends that have been praying for us through this transition in our lives.  We've felt those prayers!