A New Adventure

So you've probably all heard that we're moving to Sierra Vista, Arizona. It's kind of come so fast that I haven't had a lot of time to digest the idea yet. I did to a little digesting today when I had a screaming baby and my mom came over between her classes to rock Samatha to sleep. I was packing in the kitchen and mom was in Samantha's room singing to her. That's when everything hit me for the first time. I've been so lucky to be near my mom and others who have helped cause my stress level to be low much of the time. Now Michael, Samatha, and I are off on our own. I'm sad to leave, but excited for a new adventure.

Aside from leaving family and friends, I'm so sad to be leaving the play. I've already grown to love the kids I've been working with. Luckily Theresa, my sister-in-law, has been helping me with the play and has agreed to take over for me. I know she'll do a great job, so I don't worry.

Well...on to the next chapter of our lives.

Pirates of Penzance

Pirates of Penzance is the musical that I decided on for South Fremont's musical this year. I'm really excited, but very nervous. I am doing auditions on Wednesday. I'm very lucky to have Theresa, Melissa, and Kathryn (my sisters-in-law and sister) here to help me with the auditions and even with the show. I'm going to need the support. This is the first full-length play I've ever directed and it's a little intimidating. I think it will work out though. I would probably feel more confident if I had a pianist (any suggestions?).

Michael helped me hang about 30 flyers around the high school today, so hopefully there will be a good turn out at auditions then we can start strong on rehearsals next week. The show then opens the Thursday before Thanksgiving and plays through Monday. Mark your calander! I hope you can make it!

Music

So when I get on someone's blog and there is music blasting all of the sudden it drives me crazy, but I have succumb to the music world and added a music player to our blog. I hope it doesn't drive you crazy. If it does, then feel free to hit the pause button. All of the songs are Disney and therefore should be fun for your kids (for those of you who have kids) or might just be fun for you to listen to! There are 17 songs and they are supposed to play randomly, so hopefully there will be a different song to surprise you everytime you look at our page.

Happy 25th Birthday Michael!

Happy 4th!!!

We had a wonderful 4th! We spent the night before at my parent's house so we could go to a flag raising that morning at 6:30 in Parker. Now, I know that sounds crazy to get up that early, but it is a tradition that my family has done ever since we moved to Idaho. There is a short program and then we eat breakfast. It was a lot of fun!

(Samantha was tired after a long morning)

(Samantha and Great Grandma Burt)

(Now here's a good lookin' guy!)

(Grandma and Granddad Burt)

(Aunt Susan and Samantha)



Next we went to the parade in Ashton. Ashton is a really small town, so the parade was pretty short. In fact, they turn the parade around and go back the other way so we got to see both sides of all the floats.

Michael had his last assignment as an intern on the 4th. He helped man a booth after the parade. We both got State Farm Baseball shirts and hats (they actually looked like baseballs) to wear while at the parade and for the booth. I felt a little funny that we matched, but that's okay.

After all the festivities in Ashton we had a barbecue out at my parent's house. They bought 60 hamburger's for the occation, thinking that would be oodles, and they ran out. There was just enough. We had a ton of people there. Some family from both sides came, some neighbors came, some friends of my dad's came, and a ton a college students that my sister invited. I think I only knew about half of the people there. We ate lots of food, played Settler's of Catan (Mike's favorite game) and Pinnocle, and lit off some fireworks.

By the time we got home Samantha was out! She'd had a long day being the life of the party. It was fun to show off our little girl and spend the day with family and friends.

Another Thing to Check Off the To-Do List

Now that Mike has a job we decided it was time to go apartment hunting. We decided to rent for at least another year so we can have a bigger down payment for a house and get somthing a little better than we would get now. Apartment hunting proved to be harder than we thought, but at last we found just what we were looking for. The apartment we found it right in the price range we wanted, it has 2 bedrooms, and a garage! And best of all, it is in Rigby (Theresa thought we visited her a lot now, she'll soon be tired of us)! We are super excited, now we just have to find out if our current land-lord has someone who wants to move in soon, or if we have to wait until the end of the month.

Also, just to update you on the play...I have ordered three scripts to read and hopefully pick a play from among them. I ordered Pirates of Penzance, The Pajama Game (thanks for the suggestion Suzie), and The Unsinkable Molly Brown. I did like the idea of Bye Bye Birdie, Beth, but they unfortunantly did that just a couple years ago. Anyway, if you have anymore suggestions about plays, sets, costumes, etc..., please feel free to let me know!

Mike Got a Job!!!!

Mike was offered a job this week at Modern Woodmen Financial. We are very excited about the job. I guess technically he has to pass all of the certifications before the job is his, but that should be doable. The job is in Idaho Falls so that means I can also take a job that I have been offered in St. Anthony. South Fremont High School wants me to direct their musical this fall. I'm really excited. Now I have to decide on a musical. Any suggestions? Things are working out for us; we knew they would! We have been very blessed!