Yuba Lake with some amazing people

Have you ever been to Yuba Lake? I have often passed the sign outside of Nephi (Exit 202), but never been. This past week I had the opportunity to join my friends from my YSA ward at Yuba. It was so so fun! We spent our days at the Lake in boats, on the tramp and in the pebbles. We had scrumptious food thanks to the Clarkson's. I met lots of new people and learned things about myself that I didn't even know. One day on the boat, my dear friend Ashley informs me that I am a big flirt. I had never thought of myself as a flirt...I usually despise the girls who talk to every boy and play with their emotions. Have I become one of those girls in my old age? When we got back to camp I talked to my friends and it was unanimous I am a big flirt. I guess I like to have fun and we all know that I am friendly so I guess it was bound to happen.
As many of you know my Uncle Reed is in the bishopric of my Singles Ward. At first I was pretty apprehensive about this...I like to have my space. I have actually enjoyed it. On this trip I was able to get to know my aunt and uncle better. When I was younger we used to do things together, but that stopped once everyone was teenagers.
I am constantly amazed how you can put a group of LDS Singles who are acquainted and end up with budding friendships. I knew a about half of the group on the way down to Yuba and now I feel like I know most of them. I gained a lot of new friends...guys and girls. I am ecstatic about it! So grateful for my religion and the many blessings it brings. The church is true! Have a wonderful Monday...off to get ready for school. Ah I am getting nervous.

FRUSTRATIONS

I have felt frustrated about somethings lately. I have been trying to organize my fall work schedule. With my new job I will be working ten more hours plus TONS of more responsibilty. I have felt so blessed with this promotion. I now will have Health Insurance which i've not had for two years, I am getting a raise, more hours and the joy of running my own class. With this new job I will most likely lose some of my friend and hang out time, plus I wont be able to work with the Soper's as much.

 Most of you who know me, know how much I love this family. E was one of my first preschoolers and one day her mom mentioned needing a respite worker. I quit Target and the rest is history. Four summers and four school years later I still work with them. Mr C man just turned 12 and he is going into Jr High, what a priviledge it has been watching him grow up. I have been able to hang out with E and O and C everyday. They have become part of my family, E always wanted a sister. I have learned so much from the Soper's. My patience has been tested and I have grown so much. I have a great love for their family and especially C. Austism is such a trying disease/disorder. My love for Special Ed kids has grown immensely.
Everyone goes through trials..small, medium and big ones. This blog has been my release from stress and life.  One of my biggest frustrations has been the way people treat others. No one knows what you are going through. You can pretend or say you know what they are going through, but you aren't in their shoes. I believe everyone needs to take a step back and think about others. I try to do this but I know I can do this more. I need to work more on trying to respect and see where others are coming from. I know Satan is working really hard on me and knowing that I have a hard time with the fact that I'm not married and starting my own family. I hope for this someday, I just have to keep bettering myself and being the best I can be. Just remember everyone struggles single, married, divorced,widowed.

Well I must be off I need to prepare my lesson for tomorrow. Oh church calling :$

Where has summer gone?

I can't believe that it is almost August. I had so many plans this summer and I dont feel like I accomplished everything. I have done a lot though. June was spent celebrating Birthdays. As you know my mom turned the big 50 and we had a HUGE party at Gailey Park. We had a huge turnout and some of the ward friends were able to meet my amazing family. We spent a lot of time celebrating. Becca is now 22 and we took a trip to Gardner's Village for the birthdays. My mom loves Gardner's Village so we got a few birds with one stone. If you have never been to Gardner's Village you need to visit. They are have a delicious restaurant in an old Silo. Cute boutiques and of course a candy shop. The candy shop has homemade fudge! We got cute rose buds and made them into earrings.

I have had the oppurtunity to get to know a family quite well that lives in my neighborhood. The Casper's live across the street from me.  You can read more about them at http://johncaspersjourney.blogspot.com Tressa is the mom and she is a very talented women. John has been struggling with Cancer for at least three years. Our neighboorhood had a yard sale for them and Will also spoke about the blog on 1280 THE ZONE. A very nice, generous annoymous man has given them two 1,000 dollar checks. The neighborhood raised at least 2,000 dollars for them. I have been constantly amazed at the out pour of love.

NEW JOB!!

I am so so so so so so so so excited to announce that I have a new job. I will be teaching at Heritage Elementary Preschool. It is my dream job and I can not wait for it to begin! What a wonderful summer I have had! Vacations and family time. I feel so blessed. My grandma and I decided it's because of all the prayers and faith in me. On another wonderful note Grandpa Wade's most recent scope came back clean! THANK GOODNESS! Have a great TUESDAY!

Happy 4th of July!

4th of July is my favorite Holiday! Parades, water fights, fireworks, bbq's and family get togethers. I absolutely love it! Tomorrow we will be having a Betenson 4th party with one of my favorite things Fourth of July BINGO!!! I absolutely love Bingo! I am so glad to have wonderful family and friends to spend time with! PS does anyone have any good fundraiser ideas? HAPPY 4th!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!

Today is my mom's 50th birthday! She is an amazing woman. She has done so much for me and my family. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have her as a mom! Happy Birthday Mom!! We'll celebrate all week!

MONTANA

I have been back from Montana for a week today. I came home to a flooded room...not exciting. I traveled to Montana with the one and only Heidi Hill. She is an amazing woman. We were able to take some days off of work and go visit the PEPIOTS!!! Jackie graduated from high school!!! I have never been to a graduation like hers. Troy MT is an interesting beautiful town. More to come! I have to figure out how to load pictures from my phone onto the computer! Congrats Jackie!