Well, things didn't exactly work out the way we planned, but do they ever?! Matt's job was temporary with a possibility of being long term. The job ended the day before Thanksgiving. We never did relocate because of the instability of the job. WE just visited each other on the weekends. I had gone up to Salt lake the week of Thanksgiving and we all drove back to Saint George together. It is nice to be together but we are jobless yet once again. I am thankful for the opportunity Matt had to work those two months even though it was the hardest thing we ever did. The job was a blessing even though it created many obstacles for us. I know Heavenly Father has a hand in a things, but it sure is hard to see sometimes even after it's all said and done. There is a lesson in this for us to learn.

The speakers at church on Sunday gave talks about gratitude and one point that struck me wasn't to be grateful for what I have, but to be grateful for the things I don't have. There are quite a few things I thought of that I'm grateful I don't have to endure. None f my children have a terminal illness, we don't have mounds of medical bills, we aren't homeless, we aren't suffering the loss of a loved one, we don't have to worry about where our next meal will come from, we aren't living without the knowledge of the gospel, and much more. It's an interesting perspective.

My little jelly bean!

Life is a whirlwind!

Wow, life is crazy right now! Matt got a new job, which is just what we need right now. He has been unemployed for a year and things are getting rough. We will be relocating and renting out our house.We also found out we are having a baby! I am 7 weeks along which means I am due in May. I am taking a break from school through this transition with the job. This will give me an opportunity to spend some quality time with the kids. The next few months will be crazy. I will keep everyone posted.

Baby

Pay attention to his shirt. It has a message on it.

First Day of School

Spencer's first day of first grade.

Kia's first day of preschool.

It's official! I am now accepting guests. Call and make your appointment now! 435-656-2178. Be sure to ask for Mandy W. cause there are two Mandy's.I had my first guest last night. She was a little 7 year old getting her first haircut ever. She was cute and very we behaved. Her Mom came in with a her sisters and they a had their hair done at the same time. I even got a $5 tip.

89%

Well, I have been in school for 12 weeks now. I have learned a lot more about hair, nails and makeup than I ever thought was possible. I always wondered why it took 2 years or a total of 2000 hours, which ever comes first, to be a Cosmetologist. Now I know. I'm actually a little nervous even after all that I've learned. I was more confident before when I thought I knew what I was doing. I know, sounds crazy. I took my written and floor test this week and passed both with a score of 89% on both. Weird that I got the same score on both. For the next 2 weeks, I will be a protege to another future professional. After that, I'm privileged to service guests, with supervision of course, we are still a school. So, make your appointments now.