SORRY, SORRY, SORRY!!!! I know last time I said I would post more often... and that was back in November 2008.

My parents, Jeremiah and Rebecca came to visit for New Years. It was nice to have them here. Kaleigh and Jacob loved having the company and getting entertained. It was nice for me to have my parents cook and help watch the kids. Kaleigh and Jacob loved playing with their Cow Cow (Uncle Jeremiah), climbing on him, making paper animals, drawing silly pictures, sledding and getting tossed into the air. My parents visit was also to send off Rebecca. She transferred from Brooklyn College to BYU.

Jakers (Jacob's new nickname) is walking and climbing. He started walking at 10 1/2 months and is now non-stop. He even runs! He walks and runs with his arms above his head. He still puts everything in his mouth and drools. We went to a indoor playground the other day at Artic Circle (a fast food restaurant) and put Jakers down on the floor. He got up walked to the stairs and climbed right up to the slide. This kid reminds me of Pierson. We're gonna have to keep a few extra eyes on him!

Kaleigh is now 3 1/2 and loves to sing and dance. She is learning to write her name. We started teaching her the Articles of Faith. Last week Chris and I went to see our bishop to get our temple recommends renewed and Kaleigh recited the 1st Article of Faith for him. It was a proud momment for us. Kaleigh loves to watch High School Musical eversince she watched it with Rebecca in Brooklyn. Everytime she watches that movie, she needs to put on her "princess dress" so she can dance. I don't think it's the best movie for her age group to watch. She loves to watch the singing and dancing parts. At least the movie is clean. There's no kissing or foul language or immodesty.

Chris is still working for Washington Mutual (WaMu) and may go for a promotion. He's doing good there as head teller and was given vault responsibility a few weeks ago. Chase is taking over in a few months and he's not sure how that will go. He does know that he will have to change his work shirts to the ones with the Chase logo. Chris just got called to teach Youth Sunday School. He really wanted to be Ward Missionary. He loves missionary so much.

Chris takes our only car to work so I'm usually stuck at home with the kids. I'm working on getting my driver's license, taking online classes. I'm almost done, about a week more to go. After that, I have to take the written exam. Once I pass that I get my learner's permit and start the actual driving classes. In Utah it's mandatory that first time drivers take driving classes. I'm not sure if we can actually afford to buy a second car after I get my license, but I know if it's meant to be Heavenly Father will help us. Or I can just take the bus that comes once every hour. I'm thinking about going back to school. I'm also thinking about teaching. Early childhood education, perhaps. We're gonna need the extra income and it would be good for Kaleigh and Jacob to be able to take music, dance or sports classes. If go into teaching then I would be able to be home when Kaleigh and Jacob gets out from school. Plus I would also get summers off to go on vacation with them. Isn't that the dream? I didn't get a calling at church yet. Chris and I are giving talks in sacrament this week and I'm going to introduce our family to the ward. I gather after my talk this Sunday, it will put me on the radar and I'll be getting a calling soon.

Yesterday we went to the Draper, UT Temple Open House. It was great. Jacob was surprisingly quiet most of the time. Kaleigh was taking in everything. She smiled every time she saw a picture of Jesus Christ. The Celestial room was beautiful and has one of the most breathtaking chandeliers I've ever seen.