Odds and Ends of Life in WSS

I substituted three times this week. 
Tuesday: kindergarten aid
Wednesday: high school history teacher
Thursday: music teacher
And next Wednesday: Spanish teacher. Ole!!
I was amazed at how well the kids behaved. I like being in the high school the best. It really is an easy job and I love the schedule. I get to be choosy about which days I work, and if Jared works the night before I get home right about the time he wakes up. Perfect.

I don't think I've written anything about our branch here. There are usually about 20 of us that attend, counting kids!! We only meet for two hours because there is so few of us. How sweet is that?? So, the 2nd hour rotates between Sunday school and combined Relief Society/ Priesthood. During fast and testimony meeting pretty much everyone has to bear their testimonies. This will be good for us. Another quirky thing is when someone is giving their talk they usually get comments, etc. from the congregation. :) Did I mention we meet in a community building? Jared has 3 callings: Branch Clerk, Branch Executive Secretary, and Financial Clerk. It sounds like a lot but with so few of us there isn't much to do. I am the 2nd counselor in the Relief Society. We just love our little "twig". We are really hoping and praying for lots of missionary work while we are here. I think this is one of the main reasons the Lord wants us here.

Jared loves his job. I think everyone in the community really likes him too. When I subbed this week a couple of kids asked me if my husband was the tall nurse with the black and red ZigZag Reebox shoes? LOL

Lenny likes it here too. He likes to watch out the window for deer. If he sees one he will growl. We usually have 2 or 3 deer come through our yard everyday. Can you spot 3 does?

Book Reviews

I read a lot of books this last year. Here are four I loved...and I'm looking for some more good reads so send your recommendations my way!

Most recently I read "The Christmas Sweater" by Glenn Beck. It was a tear jerker. But really makes you appreciate your blessings.

Next up:

Hilarious. I can never look at chocolate cream pie the same way :). Having lived in the South, this book shed a little more light on way people down there are the way they are. It truly is a different world.

Another favorite:

Ahhh...what can I say about this one? Marriage is so special and I love how this book portrays that.

Another tear jerker. Makes you stop and think about your life. Each of our lives are intertwined with so many others. What we do here on Earth really does matter. A little reminder to use my life to serve others.

Goal for 2011

 Isn't it beautiful? Lately I've been wanting to learn how to play. So my musically talented sister in law Ariel (she plays the cello, piano, saxophone, and use to play a little bit of guitar), loaned me her guitar to try out. Think I can do it? I've just been watching videos on youtube. I know some individual notes and a few chords. Its tricky. Any tips or suggestions for me?

Christmas Memories

Grandma and Leslie making yummy sugar cookies

 I'm sure you all had a wonderful Christmas season! We were truly blessed to be able to spend so much time with our families! I didn't manage to take many pictures, just too busy soaking it all in I suppose. It was great seeing Jackie and Mark and fam. We sure miss living close to you guys! Christmas eve and day was spent in Shelberia (I call it that because it is always colder than Fairfield. Note: Jared calls it Fairyfield. Aren't rivalries great?). The Weishaar tradition is to open presents Christmas Eve.This year Jared and I opened our presents for each other before Christmas. We will be skiing/snowboarding lots this year :)

Jeff and Maddi

Whitney

Cade...who always seems to have food on his face and shirt :)

Me and the little munchkin

The lovely Ariel

Winning isn't everything, it's just what I do. Our nephew Quinn loves getting Jared funny t-shirts for Christmas. And of course Jare loves wearing them.

My Very Own Nurse!

 Jared is officially a registered nurse! He passed his NCLEX last week. Way to go babe! I'm so proud of YOU!

This is the hospital he works at. He loves working in a rural health care setting. He gets to do a little bit of everything, including the ER and ambulance.

A very long post

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. We sure did! And we have so many things to be grateful for! It was so nice to be home for the holiday and spend time with the fam. We spent a lot of time sledding and eating mom's delicious food. Thanks Mom! Jax the wild man is in the sled above with Papa driving the 4 wheeler.

The big canal was full of snow, and its way steeper than it looks!

I love this picture because it gives you a little better idea on how steep it is. Jake is holding Bridger. Bridger is one year old. He had no fear at all!

Me, Jax, Jake, and Mom. The snow was pretty hard so we could slide down on our rear ends.

Me and Jax. It got a little crazy without a sled.

Jared building a snow cave for Jax.

On your marks, get set, go! Me, Rachel, Dad, and Mom.

Ok so now on to the pictures of the house we are renting. Its an old house but it has been very well taken care of, and the inside has been remodeled and upgraded. Here's Jared on the deck that's on the side of the house.

The back of the house and the 2 car garage. We love the big yard. There is even a garden.

The front of the house.

The very large dining room. We are all unpacked but you will notice I still have some decorating to do.

The living room. Or as I like to call it, the brown room. The carpet, blinds, couches, walls, bookshelf, and tv stand are all brown or wood. Oh, well.

The kitchen

This is the room on the main floor. Its our exercise room/ office. It is also dedicated to BYU and the Yankees. (Notice our diplomas and fan gear)

There is also a bathroom on the main floor and a basement. Looks like I forgot to take pictures of upstairs. Upstairs is a very large master bedroom and bath, and one other bedroom.

Oh and Rachel, Mom, Jared, and I are the Black Friday warriors. We conquered big time!

And Jared and Jake shot a coyote. Somehow that coyote made it back to White Sulphur Springs with us. Hmmm.

A New Chapter in Our Lives

There's been a lot of changes. We are happily moved in to our new home in White Sulphur Springs , Montana. Jared starts hissweet nursing job in one week. We are so excited to be back in Big Sky Country and be near our families. I have a lot of unpacking to do but am so thankful for all of the help we received. This winter wonderland has me excited for Christmas and skiing. More later