Nuts n' Bolts...

We are moving! yay! and....noooooo :( all at the same time!! I have so many mixed emotions. One second I'm bawling and then next I'm excited to see what the future brings. All and all, i know that moving is what's best for our little familia. Soo.....we are coming up to So Jo for Christmas Dec 20-27 (during that visit we are meeting with the financing people- talkin about moving into Bret and Katie's condos) Then on the 27th- Me, Steve, and Bradyn will come down here for a few days- just depends on how long it will take us to box everything up and put it all in the garage and then to take what we need to live on for about 2 mos. We'll then leave prob the morning of the 31st to drive back to my parents. We are then living at my parents for a couple-few months. Then when our condo is ready to move into/when we have the money for the down payment- we will drive to St. George, rent a U-haul put all boxes and everything in the truck and drive straight to our condo in Eagle Mtn. And that will be it!!! so the good news is- we get to go to Jen & Ben's New Years Eve Party!!! yay!!! lol. I'm excited! So please let me know if you want to hang out during Christmas week, we'd love it! Merry Christmas!

Cross road

(pretty much ME the past week)

Well....well.....it's that time to write everything out..so i can process.

As most all of you know, Steve just graduated from the Medical Radiography program here in St. George. He was one of many that graduated with not a lot of job prospects, in fact none. After praying that something would come along- we decided to begin looking else where..like up North. B/c it was becoming apparent to us- more opportunities are available in SL.

(i mean think about it, like dozens of hospitals as compared to two)

Well, a job has come up. It is a Mobile X-ray company. Pretty much Steve would have x-ray equipment in a vehicle and would travel to different locations performing x-rays (nusing homes...assisted living houses...anywhere between ogden to provo) pretty much places where people can not go get x-rays done themselves. Steve would manage himself. Big chance of moving up the chain and becoming a team lead- when more guys are working for this company in SL. Be given a company car & phone. (meaning, we would trade in our two cars for a new car and could take his phone off our plan, making our bill cheaper) Annndd....a gauranteed full time hours. Major reason for that is b/c we would be relocating for the job. Even if he may only get paged to do one or two x-rays per day..and he's only gone for a few hrs. No matter what- gauranteed full shift hours. (pretty chill, right??!) Also to add we have been planning to go on a cruise in March and working for a job like this would make that plan very easy for us to still make. This job would start Jan 1. Meaning- yes, we would move to Salt Lake. So we then have thought ok- if this was the case...where would we live? And Eagle Mountain seriously was the first place we thought of. Not only are a big chunk of our friends there..but I have always loved where our friends- Katie & Bret Boyd live...and think it would be awesome to buy into their same bldg. Tomorrow- Steve is going on a "drive along" down in Vegas (where the company is based from- but they need Steve in SL) with some of the guys to see nuts and bolts of it all and what a typical day is like. So that is the SL plan.

So....admist this job in Salt Lake-we had been hoping an x-ray position would just open up here at the hospital (b/c we had been told the hospital would take 2 more students in Dec) A job did open up- but it is a front desk position for Radiology- not only would he be in charge of registering in patients but can also go back and perform the x-rays himself. And when the next tech position opens up- he would get first dibs since he's already working within the same department and is an x-ray tech himself. The only thing is the matter of - WHEN would the next tech position open up??? Could be one, two..or months from now. So, he went in and had an interview and it went well. He actually will be hearing either today or tomorrow if he got the job.

So the huge pickle that we are in..is...the SL job we know would pay more than the hospital job here in St. George..BUT the big clencher is--- my job is HERE. And that is the biggest reason why I am digging my heels in the dirt is b/c of my job. I know we could get by fine with staying here and me working and him doing this front desk job and fingers crossed that a tech position would present itself shorty..and everything could perfectly fall into place and be fine and we could live the best of both worlds.

When speaking to a friend about all of this madness she said to me- this is interesting b/c most people are driven by money...but then again, most people don't have their dream job. After she said that, i thought yeah- you know to some, this could be such an easy choice- go with the job that you know will pay more and has more perks. But it's the whole matter of me leaving my job here..my DREAM job. Not to mention, we LOVE st. george.

That's the biggest thing is the unknown..we don't know. And the future is so unclear right now. And it's been hard b/c I am a planner..and right now, I don't have a plan! Within 2 weeks we could be gone..or could remain here!! It's just so so up in the air at this point! And I wish I had all the answers! But I do know after we hear back from the hospital and he does this "drive along" with this SL job tomorrow- we will have a better idea as to what will happen. well..that is, I hope we have a better idea. I want to enjoy the holidays and make a decision. Crystal ball- please, where are you?!

I will keep you posted!

Loves!

Graduation

Steve graduated for the Medical Radiography Program at Dixe State! It was a 2 year program :)

It seems like yesterday we just moved to St. George, crazy! Steve has been the class president for his class and was asked to speak at the Graduation as well as introduce some speakers. He got the award for- "the final rose" Most updated with Reality TV. So funny!! all b/c of me :) Following that award he got up to say- "stay tuned for the Bachelorette starting Jan 1 ha ha"!! After the graduation we went to dinner with his sister, trisha and his grandma. Thank you to all who have sent such sweet cards/gifts. Steve really appreciated all those who cared so much for him. My family is such a great support system!

Loves!!

steve loves me :)

We decided to add on to our Willow Tree Nativity set. L.O.V.E it!!!

The Wilson update :)

Many have been curious to know what's going on with Us lately. We are approaching a big cornerstone in our lives this week. Steve is GRADUATING!!! I am excited...BUT...it's not the end. He will be returning back to school in August to move on. So..in the meantime we are figuring out our plans.....

Steve will be graduating with the title of- Rad Tech. (performs X-rays) Right now Steve is trying to find a job. As most of you know- for the past 2 years I have been the one to work. (which I LOVE) So now that Steve is finished with the program he will now work..and I will too (b/c i LOVE it) There is 12 graduating in Steve's class..and 4 have jobs already. The hospital is taking 2 more students in Dec. So we are obviously hoping that Steve will be one of them. Big disadvantage is- we don't have many options here..but would have many in SL. Steve has had a job offer at the Las Vegas Hospital. (don't know the exact name) So that is of course, a back up plan. It is not by any means the most appealing idea. It would only work if- Steve's has no other luck in St. George, if he works 3 days a week 12 hour shifts, the pay per hour is a lot more than here, and we buy a new fuel- efficient car. The commute is 1 1/2. So we will see about that.

There have been questions raised of- would we move back North? Well, if we did- we totally would move to Eagle Mountain :) BUT- i honestly doubt we will move back. 1- we HATE the cold. 2- I could NEVER EVER leave my Job. I try to explain this the best way possible..but there is NO Way I could ever walk away from my Dream Job. A big part of it, is b/c I worked for 5 yrs to not only get a degree and to be working in a field that is related..and a place I have always sought after..no way will I walk away. (not to shabby income either) I feel like if I walked away and whatever place I would be working at- I would always think..I'm better than this. Plus it's different b/c where I work is a Fitness Resort (not a gym) aaannnnddd...I am continuing to work up the ladder for higher positions. So, I'm really hoping Steve finds something here!

So, once Steve finds a job (the goal is by Jan 1) we will both continue to work. The ideal situation is- Steve works graveyard shifts full time...so I can work during the day. Would be hard...but do- able. As for now, the plan is moving out of my parents house in June and finding a house to rent nearby. Then in August Steve will return to specialize in MRI through Weber State via online. That will last 1 1/2. And then he can go on to have a job in that specific modality. With every area he specializes in, salary increases (dramatically :)) Big Perk!

NOW- there is the option of an idea that has come to our attention of- selling security for the summer :) If this occurs, Steve will find a job now..leave it in April (as well as me leave my job) and then return in August for Steve to begin school again. We shall see. The worry- is my job wouldn't accept a leave of absence like that. As some of you know- I had a pretty bad situation where- while being on maternity had my job position filled at another Resort I was working at (if you recall, I worked at 2- it's a VERY long story) So I am very very hesitant about leaving jobs like that..since that had just happened to me. But I do think it would be a blast. Even cooler that all money could go towards paying off our student loans from the past 2 years. And I'm pretty sure- I would want to be the one to sell. It's an idea we are playin' with.

So that is our update. In other news, Bradyn is now 3 months old and Peyton is 30 months. I just had a fantastic birthday! I loved it! And we have been getting ready for the Holidays. Christmas shopping is almost all done. My sister, Amber is engaged. Her and Russell and my parents are coming to us for Thanksgiving this year. Christmas this year will be in South Jordan :) We are so excited for Christmas. I want to spend every day with my friends and hanging at my parents. So excited to see the lights at Temple Square. Pretty sure- we will be decorating for Christmas early this year. Last year we had everything up before Thanksgiving (partly b/c we were leaving for SL) Might do it again this Year....:)

ps- we re-did our blog header, let me know what you think :)

And..fingers crossed- Steve finds a Job....HERE! ha ha

Blessing Day!

October 30, 2011

was Bradyn's Blessing Day. He was 11 1/2 weeks old. It was such a wonderful day. I decided to have Bradyn wear Peyton's blessing outfit- he barely fit into it. ha ha :) We blessed Bradyn in our parent's ward. Steve had in the circle- my dad, his dad, my Grandpa Devey, Chris (bro in law), Ben (bro in law), Russell (future bro in law), Bryce Nelson (close friend) and Nic Koelliker (close friend). Steve's family was in town but only his dad could make it...
After the blessing we had a brunch at my parents home.

I LOVE LOVE my friends. They mean so so much to me. I love this gang so so much! I take for granted how much these people mean to me and all they do for me. The are such a great support system. I know that any day in St. George when I feel lonely or forgotten..to stop and think of days like these and know that my friends are always there for me no matter what. I love them so so much!!!

Little Bradyn

Our family

We weren't able to get a family shot of my fam...hope to soon. Loves!!!

A loss :(

Steve's grandpa Emmett Smith passed away early this morning :( He was by far the sweetest generous grandpa I have ever met in my life. I will always hold dear the memories of driving to Central
(a little town tucked away from busy city life in the forest)
where we would stay whenever Steve and I traveled to St. George and needed a place to stay. They would be waiting at their doorstep for us to arrive. They were the kind of grandparents that would stay up late just talking and talking. Hours and hours of playing Scrabble. Just hearing of all the adventures of Grandpa Smith's life. In honor of him our first born son possesses his middle name ~Emmett. I loved how involved he was in his children and grand children's lives. Ever since deciding to move to St. George we have become very close to them. What's been the hardest for Steve and I is how the process of him fading has happened so quickly. I would have never expected it at all. He's been so healthy and in shape his whole life. We just have to hold on to the fact that Heavenly Father sees the bigger picture and to hold on to the eternal perspective of things. What a great missionary he is being right now.

Families Can Be Together Forever

We love him SO SO SO much. And am so happy to see him before he passed. I'm proud to say not only is he my husband's grandfather but that he is Mine as well.