New Car

 It’s very hard to justify a new car. But when your main vehicles are costing major moola in repairs, more than they are worth it gets hard not to look at new. We test drove many vehicles and when looking at second hand the cost was not much higher to go new. We ended on a 2023Hyundai Elantra. Good fuel economy and decent looking car as well. I hope it turns out many many reliable miles for our family

API INSPECTOR

 

Well after 10yrs I finally completed the trifecta of inspection certificates. These exams are long, and take hours of study. Everyone said API 653 was the hardest of the three. Well I got to say, I found it was the easiest. The other 2 seemed to be a bit harder. This is a wonderful achievement for any person and I am thankful for the support of  CNRL, my family and God. Completing these proves that with some hard work an effort, goals can be achieved.

This is not the end of training. There are many more courses and trainings to do and personal development never ends.

Here's to the next 10 yrs.

Kansas Grace

 Kansas is growing up so fast. She is in Kindergarten 1/2 days from 12:30 to 3:30. She loves to do the stations: Playdough, Lego, Coloring, etc. 

She has a little following of boys that write her love notes once in awhile.

The other day, she was talking about when she grows up and gets married, she wants a Border Collie/ German Shepard cross. 
I asked her, "what if your husband is allergic to dogs?" She says, "Ill ask Thomas and Drew if they are allergic."

BIG MEAL FOR A LITTLE GIRL

LOVE NOTES

GRANDMAS FLOWER GIRL

DECORATED HER OWN TREE

LOVED HER GRINCE SHIRT 

WITH GLOWING LIGHTS

KISSIN KATE BARLOW

Macie goes to Young Womens

 Life keeps moving so fast. 

Macie went to her first youth fireside today. The message was about the new youth program and introducing it to the new group of recruits. President and Sister Wilde went through the booklet bringing to light the new structure and sharing insights on how to be successful. 

Macie we hope you can use what you learn to grow stronger and be successful in all aspects of your life 

Gratitude #2

 Today our family went to church. I am grateful to live in a community with like minded individuals. Who want to do better, who try to love God. There is strength knowing that we are like minded.

This town is far from perfect as are the people, but I believe that everyone is trying and that each Sunday, people reflect on the past week and the opportunities to make changes for the better. 

This makes me happy

January 9 Thankfulness

 There have been several studies that suggest gratitude is a powerful tool to combat many of life's aliments, including mental health issues. in a world full of negativity, it is easy to fall in the filth and flow in that direction. Today I wish to start listing a few things that fill me with gratitude and joy.

First of all right now I am grateful for a loving wife, who works hard, is very practical, focuses on intention parenting.

3 awesome kids that all have amazing talents and spirits that inspire me.

A home that suites our family needs. Its not perfect, but it keeps us warm, an sheltered.

Health for all of us. We are all healthy and able bodied people.

Jobs that help us grow and support us in these challenging times.