Wait, what...Rexburg?!

That's right, Jev and I are moving back to Rexburg!  It's been crazy these last few months as we have been trying to figure out where the best place for us is, and the best things for us to do.  We initially moved to Cedar City, because we thought Jevan would like going to SUU better, and I thought it would be easier for me to get a teaching job.  Boy were we wrong!  We liked SUU alright, and I did get a part time teaching job, but things weren't exactly how we thought they would be.  I had gotten several interviews for teaching positions, and they all went really well.  I tried really hard to meet with the principals before the interviews and study the kinds of answers they would want.  According to the Principal I work with right now, I came really close to getting several jobs...but, none of them ended up working.  I was pretty bummed.  Jevan is sick of school and remembered all the great resources that BYU-I had, and that he could finish schooling quicker and cheaper if he went back.  So...we decided, hey, let's see what we can do.

We decided that the only way it would be worth going back to BYU-Idaho was if Jevan could start this Fall and keep going every track.  We had already missed the application deadline by a few months, but when we called the school, they said they were being lenient, so we gave it a shot.  Jevan easily got back in on his original Winter/Spring track, but they are allowing him to start in the Fall on his off track as well.  (They're kindof desperate because everyone is leaving on missions with this new age change...at least that's what we think.)  So, we were pretty sure we were going back, but what sealed the deal was me getting a job!

It was a miracle that I got my job.  I literally filled out an online application, submitted it, and did nothing more to even get a call.  By a great blessing I got a phone call from the Principal of Madison Middle school, the next night, at 9:00!  It was so crazy.  He asked if we could do a Skype interview on Friday.  I was so excited, and agreed.  I then learned how to use Skype, and had my interview the next day.  It apparently went super well, because I got a phone call Monday morning asking me to be a part of their school!  I was originally going to be the 6th grade Science teacher, but given my current job and experience as the math specialist, he felt my skills would be better placed as the 5th grade math teacher. 

I wish I could have expanded my teaching experience by doing science, but given how I've already taught a lot of math, this will make my first year teaching much easier, which I am grateful for!

I just have to say that this whole experience is in no way luck.  I completely see The Lord's hand in this.  I have been praying for a job that is right for me and for Jevan to be happy in his schooling, where ever that might be.  I feel like we were meant to spend the time we did here in Cedar so that I could get some teaching experience and so that Jevan could better appreciate the schooling at BYU-Idaho.  Things have fallen perfectly in place and I just thank my Heavenly Father every day for these wonderful blessings he has bestowed upon us.  He knows what is right for each and every one of us.  If we just continue to work hard and do our very best, he will always provide and do the rest. 

Well, there you have it.  The whole story!  I hope you weren't too bored.  I'm just pretty excited to be moving forward and having an "adult" job, using my college degree!!!  Wish Jev and I luck!!

Fun Weekend With The Solomons

Last Thursday Jevan and I were talking about how we missed hanging out with our good friends Drue and Jane Solomon.  They used to live in Rexburg with us, but since then we have moved our separate ways.  Luckily, they only live in Logandale, Nevada, so they're really only about 1 1/2 hours away.  So, we thought, what the heck?  Let's see if we can visit them on Saturday!  It was awesome!  Friday night Jevan and I went to St. George, where we did a Temple trip with Jev's dad, and then went to Texas Road House.  It was my first time there, and it was awesome!  I especially liked the rolls.  I think I could've been happy just eating those.  haha.  Then we watched an edited version of a movie called 3:10 to Yuma.  I was so full and tired that I missed most of it by falling asleep. :(  But Jevan's parents loved it!  It's a Western drama...but they seemed to think it was a comedy!  haha.  Probably the same way Jev and I feel about the new True Grit movie (it's hilarious!). 

The next day Jevan and I woke up at 6:00 a.m. so we could start our 45 min. trip to Mesquite so Jevan and Drue could golf at 8:00 a.m. at this really nice golf course Drue works at.  The reason I'm mentioning all these times is because as we passed the Arizona state line, I suddenly realized that we were headed to Nevada....and they are in the Pacific time zone, which means we were a whole hour too early!  It was super lame, but we just stopped at Walmart in Mesquite, Jevan got some new golf tees and I bought Jane a baby gift.

Jevan then met up with Drue and I left them to golf while I drove the remaining 30 min. to visit Jane and their new baby Jedidiah!  It was so fun!  I got to hear all about her time at the hospital and her first month being a new mom.  Jed wasn't the easiest baby at first because he would cry and puke all the time, but it turned out it was because he has heartburn.  He's on medicine now and is doing much better!  It was great just to hang out with Jane and her new baby.  We have a lot in common and it was nice to talk to someone who thinks the same way as I do.  I also got to hold a sweet little baby and have him fall asleep in my arms.  Who doesn't like that??

Then the boys came back, we played a little Mario Brothers on the Wii, and went out to eat at a cute little diner type place called Sugars.  They had really great potato skins, breakfast, and hamburgers.  Drue grew up in Logandale, so he pointed out all the important stuff in this little town, like their only gas station, his best friend's house from high school, and a house that looks like a castle.  We met a lot of old people that would mumble stuff to us loud enough for us to hear them, but quiet enough that we couldn't understand them.  So we would just nod and smile.  haha.

Then we headed back to St. George to watch basketball and eat Cafe Rio for dinner before we headed back to our place in Cedar.  Sorry for no pictures, I should be better about that.  But it was a super fun weekend and I thought it worth the blog!