I am alive

So I have been a little busy lately, actually been on the road a lot lately. I made it to 5 states in 6 days. I have a ton to post about, but between traveling and school I just haven't had time, so I am really really sorry for the long post.

Trip 1: Montrose, CO - 596.44 Miles 10/24 - 10/26

I went to visit my brother and his family, and to see his kids in thier primary program. I had so much fun, and I can honetly say I have some of the cutest nieces and nephews in the world. I wished I had more time to spend with them. On Saturday Morning I got to watch Hunter while everyone else was gone, and Debbie called and said that she needed help with the her practice for the primary program so I was hurrying to get ready to go and I asked Hunter to get himself dressed. Pretty soon he came up the stairs dressed.

I had to laugh, he had his shirt on upside down, but He was so proud of himself, and told me "I look like Rustin Huh" I just giggled. It turned out that Debbie's help showed up so Hunter and I went on a treat run. He had to drive the car cart. Let me just tell you I am shopping cart retarded. It was like driving a bus down a one way street, but luckily we made it out of the grocery store with no major mishaps, of course when we got up to the checkout there was a few extra items in the cart that were at Hunters level and he decided we needed. I won't lie, I am a softy and wish I could spoil these kids more. After the practice for the primary program we had a trampoline rodeo complete with bulls and broncs. I think we had a special appearance from Red Rock "Wes" and Rough Rider "Rustin". Ryanne and I got to be the announcers. They were a lot of fun.




Trip 2 - Rexburg, ID 577.14 Miles, 10/30/08

In August our company purchased an electronic fingerprint machine, which has been a wonderful help to me. It allows us to fingerprint people one time and keep the fingerprints on file. Since all of the states that we work in require it just helps us out a lot. It took a lot of smooth talking to get this machine, since the setup cost over $23,000, but once we got it they decided they liked it so much that they allowed us to order 2 more - one for our Rexburg office, and a mobile one that I can take around the country to fingerprint people. So Anyway... On Thursday morning I left at 3:30 am so that I could make it to Rexburg, train them on how to use the machine, help them do a few livescans and make it back for my class at 6 pm in Spanish Fork. Guess what... I did it. Call me crazy, not my funnest trip, but I made it. (Of course I think I dozed through most of the class). I just hope that it helps to make my job easier.

After class that night I ran back to Pinnacle and helped them decorate for Halloween. This year we did an Alice of Wonderland Theme. Amber Tilley did an amazing job making everything perfect. Of course we won the contest for best decorations. Because of my hate of halloween I took the day off, but they did a really good job.




Trip 3 - Casper, WY, 875.06 miles 10/31 - 11/2/08

I have been wanting to go see Holly since she moved, and I finally made it. IT IS A LONG WAY UP THERE!! It was a nice drive though, I got to pretend that I was a race car driver for a few hours, which is always fun for me.

I made it up there in time to go to the ward party. Of course they had a really fun ward, where Holly's chili was a huge hit. The carnival was really cute and then they wen't trick or treating and they both got pillowcases full of candy. It was crazy, but I had a lot of fun.



Trip 4 - Casper to Mt. Rushmore - 462.32 Miles 11/1/08

This was a fun drive. It was nice to be able to have some time to visit with Holly & Kennen, even if Kennen did make fun of me. (10 months is a long time Kennen) Thanks to my dad I have always wanted to take a trip to Mount Rushmore, and even though we made it after it was dark it was still amazing. I loved every minute of it. Thanks guys for taking me.



Last week has been a very busy one with school. I had a couple of tests, and have a couple more this week. I can't believe the semester is almost over. Hopefully I can pull some good grades out of it. I am a little worried about Biology, but I haven't given up on it yet. - Note to self, don't take 7am classes again.

Hope you guys are all doing well. Let me know if I can do anything for you.