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Girls Weekend and Sedona

Its been a while since I have posted. Life has been a little crazy to say the least with work. But, I'm loving every minute of it at the same time. The temple was closed for two weeks for cleaning so I had some weekends to myself. The first weekend mom and Sarah came up Phoenix and spent with me. We watched movies, went shopping and just talk. It was a lot of fun and glad that they were able to come up. Hopefully we can do again soon.

I took two pictures, one of Sarah, doesn't she look beautiful!?

One of the dog, sorry Mom and didn't realize that I didn't get one of you until after the fact.

But here is a cute one of mom and dad at Easter Time

Then last weekend, I went to Sedona with Olivia, Chelsa and Suzie. We had a blast! The weather was beautiful and it was nice to get away for a weekend.

We ate some amazing food in Jerome, AZ!

Enjoyed some amazing views

Ate ice cream of course!!!

Cheers, to a great weekend, with the drink of choice Diet Coke!!!

The view from the sliding glass window of our condo, life does not get much better than this!

Did some hiking, the weather was awesome.

Chelsa and I

Olivia and Suzie

Did some deep pondering about life....

Me looking awesome!
So, when are we going again girls?!?!?!

Career Path- its long

Almost four years ago, I was in a very stressful, non healthy job situation. I started searching for a new job. I decided to start with searching on the provident living website as it was the same place I found my previous two jobs. I found one working for a FM Group in the chcurch. I had no idea at the time which department it was. I applied for the job and went for an interview. I then found out it was working for Physical Facilities Department of the church. The interview went well however the starting wage was low. I express my interest in the job but said that I had to make at least what I was currently making. I left kind of sad, because I really did not think it would be possible. A couple days later I receive a call saying that I had got the job and the paid graded that I needed. I was shocked!!! I started two week later working for the Mesa AZ FM Group as the Office Assistant. I loved my job and enjoyed what I was doing. It was a challenge and something that I had never done before. But a year into it I felt the need to go back to school. So I enrolled at University of Phoenix in their MBA program. So for the next year and half I worked full time and went to school online. It was a very hard year and half however I learned so much and not just educationally. Shortly before finishing my degree I realized that I enjoyed working for the church however I would be crazy to have my MBA and work as an Office Assistant. I had a talk with my Regional Manager and explained my situation and my interested of promoting with in. I didn't think it would happen anytime soon. I was required to take a Talent Plus test. Less then two weeks later I was promoted to the Gilbert AZ FM Group as their Assistant Facilities Manager. I have really enjoyed working at the Gilbert FM Group. I learned a great deal. I knew that in time I would be promoted as an FM, however I did not know when and where. Last month we had a meeting to realign some of the FM Groups. At that meeting my Regional manager then informed me in front on everyone else there. That the FM Manager in Tempe would be retiring by year end and he would like me to take his place. Also to start as soon as possible. That being said, my new title is Tempe AZ FM Group, Physical Facilities Manager. The past couple of weeks have been very overwhelming but a great learning experience. I know that this is where I need to be and at the right time. I had never thought I would be where I am right now. However, I also know that my life has been lead for this point in time. So, folks that is the big news!!! Wish me luck, because I am going to need a lot of it.

New Years

This year for new years once again I spent it with my family in Tucson. We had a great time and created many memories. We even got my 94 year old grandma to stay up and bring in the new year with us. Thanks for being such a great sport grandma. We once again tried to launch the hot air balloon, but it caught on fire and went up in a blaze of glory! Sarah and grandma put a lot of time and effort into getting all fixed up. I guess we will just have to build a new one for next year!

December 2009

So much happened in the month of December. I am not sure where to start! I guess we will start with my aunt and uncle coming home from their mission. They came and surprised my grandmother. I was a very sweet reunion. They spent a couple of days with my family and we had a great time with them.

The following weekend it was Christmas!!! In my family we have the tradition of the bell. "Santa" hides the bell on Christmas eve. And in order to open our gifts we have to find the bell. This in years pass has taken anywhere from 5 mins to 2 hours!!! If we want a clue we have to tell "Santa" that he is the best Santa ever. Which he is. It amazes me that even though we are all grown up this little game of finding the bell is still a VERY BIG DEAL! I do have to say that Santa did a great job this year. The picture tells all.
The bell and all its glory!

This year for Christmas my parents put a 50 dollar price limit. That work out to be about 10 dollars per person. I have to admit that Bryce's gift top them all. He gave us all rocket engines. He then helped up build our own rockets. They next day we launched them. We had so much fun. Bryce thanks for a great Christmas gift. To my other sibling, your gifts were awesome as well:)
That concludes 2009 and all its adventures! I am sure that 2010 will bring many more.

Santa is REAL

Many years ago my family had just moved into our first home in Tucson. My cousin was living with us at the time. Shortly there after dad lost his job. This all happen right before the Holidays. We were all young, but I think we realize that it would be a very small Christmas. My parents had asked us what we wanted for Christmas that year. It was a very simple list:
Dad- electric drill
Mom-a dress that fit
Katie-doll
Sarah-doll
Patrick- the biggest gift

One night we decorating a our little tree when we heard sleigh bells. We opened the front door and there was Santa coming out of his bright red Dodge truck. He had boxes of food and gifts for all. We talk to Santa for a moment and then he said that he had to go. Mom and Dad walked Santa out and ask who he was. All he said was " Merry Christmas" and then left in his red dodge truck. And what did we get from Santa? Everything on our list. A power drill for dad, a dress that fit for mom, Katie and Sarah both got dolls and Patrick a fisher price basketball hoop, the biggest gift of them all. To this day we as a family do not know who Santa was. In eyes of the Corning household, Santa lives! He just comes in bright red dodge trucks!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT