the Kunz trio (plus one!)

All but One!!!

2011-12-08T22:58:00.000-08:00

This semester went by a little fast! I'm somewhat glad!!! So we have found out that the new addition will be a GIRL!! Dan and I are so excited! We have Dan Eugene IV, Samantha Jazmine and so I'm thinking Vanessa Rose? Or Victoria Rose (After Aunt Vikki)? Everytime D sees the computer he asks "Sammy is on the compuuuuder, Mom! Silly Baby" Sammy says cute things too! She'll be goofing around, and she'll walk fast in circles and say "Whoa, whoa, whoa!!!" and when she falls on her bum, she puts her hands on her cheeks and says "Ut-Oh"... amazing... The other day I asked a co-worker if there was a set date she's decided to retire on, and she's been mentioning it on and off for a year or so... "when I retire this and that"... A while ago she said that it would be in December and now it's December! hahaha! She is such a spit fire! After I asked her when the big day was and she said, "who knows... so whens the baby due?" And I said March 10th. She says "Oh so in three months!" And it hit me just like a truck...

I'm going to be a mother of three in three months! Suddenly I felt like Sammy in saying "WHoa whoa whoa,..." Then I says to myself, I need another job.

So I've applied to some Credit Unions this evening and a part time position opened up and I applied for that at EITC. I would love to continue working there! The sad thing is that I'm stuck in Idaho Falls until I graduate and there are some positions opening in Boise that I actually might have a fun time doing... bummer, but no worries!

Because the school cut everyone's work study hours, I have to document the time spent job searching in order to keep my food stamps! They want to see five hours a week spent applying for a position. I don't mind, but it makes it rather difficult when Sammy wants to press buttons because thats what mommy is doing! lol! Or finally getting to the last section of an application and D walks up with his Christmas Stories Book and presses the power button on the Lap Top... Ooh little buddy! As he asks "Mom, are you doin homework?... All done!"

It's not that I mind, but that I was done trying to impress someone who doesn't know me at all... temporarily. I've been blessed with jobs that hire me within the first interview or I was offered a position while they were looking at my application. My nerves are just in a shudder of pringles. It's faint, but it's still there! Sometimes it takes a few days for them to get back to Dan for a second interview and the waiting is the most tense feeling ever!

The part that hurts the most about it is well because of our particular situation we would have to move if we did make a comparable position for Dan's degree because of the low income housing. So they take him in for a third interview and never call back. They have told him the hours, clothes for the proper uniform, or even what time they will call by. He's even been slided on jobs within depatment stores because they want him for the electronics department. And nodda! It makes the entire process that more intimidating! But one day I'll look back and laugh... may that day be soon!

A dress I made for Samantha

2011-10-04T16:59:00.000-07:00

I just finished this dress for Samantha to wear at Monte and ShaReese's wedding on the 14th. i can't decide if I should add a white or green ribbon around the waist. I have to either way because it's a little big.

School runs my Life!

2011-09-28T09:39:00.000-07:00

A lot of things have happened, and some i really don't feel like posting! lol. Anyways I have class soon, but I would like to announce that Our family is expecting one more on feb 20, 2012. So the next few months will be so much fun! Congrats to Mante and ShaReece on their engagement! And future prenuptuals! I can't wait to go to Logan! I love to get out of Ammon and go for car rides! Even if we just drive around! lol. ShaReece's Bridal Shower is this Saturday after Conference. So it looks like Ashley wants to hitch a ride with me and Samantha! I can't wait! I am prego so we might have to stop a couple of times.
I'm 17 weeks as of today and we'll know what gender on Oct. 17 or 19th I can't remember! I'll try to keep up to date, but it looks as if I need to get to class! ToOdles!

Love yah!

New Hours

2011-01-06T17:32:00.000-08:00

I am so excited about this semester. We had a meeting today with Financial Aid and My boss and the other workstudy, Lindsay for WFT. She has taken another position outside of the school and they decided that I should get the extra hours she can't work anymore. So I'll get twenty hours instead of the fifteen I've been working lately. Wahoo!

I also was offered an extra ten hours a week for the Fire Academy this summer - I can't wait! It starts April and ends in July! YAY! So in total for a little while I'll have thirty hours a week! Mariha and Ken have been so much fun to work for - I will miss them so much when I graduate! I told Ken today that I have only one year after May and he shook his head from side to side. I forgot to mention that Anna Lea had taken the kids photos in early December and thay are so awesome!

Here are a few:

Christmas. New Years. Sam Jaz's Blessing.

2011-01-06T16:57:00.000-08:00

Its been so much more enjoyable with School being out. I go back on Monday with thirteen credits and I'm so excited that in May I will be able to say that I have one more year till my associates. It's seems so long now with all the changes with my major. Christmas was a ton of fun! I had the sharing time in primary and we all had such a christmas spirit this year it was wonderful. Samantha, D, Dan and I went to his mom's apartment for Christmas morning after we had done something of our own.

New Years Dan and Sammy J went to Janeils for games and a good time because D and I were in kind of a haze of sickness. It was fun just me and D at home. We played games together, but I had a hard time understanding him because of his stuffy nose. The doc said its a virus so there isnt much he can do for the little guy.

Samantha was so beautifull in her blessing gown. I say gown because it is so pretty! We took some pictures! I'm going to have to put them up some time. Anna lea will be taking some next weekend we'll have to see if I have time to post them. It was nice to get the family together again. Linda and Paul were there and we made an aquaintance that weekend Shorty brought his girlfriend down with him from Logan. Her name is Shareece. We played some games and had lots of fun while Monte and Shareece were down along with Ian and Ashley! Santa brought D a miniature Trampoline and he loves it "Look mom I jumpin"

Little Lamb

2010-11-25T22:36:00.000-08:00

Janeil had D enolled in a choir for children. They had a concert in the Festival of Trees on last friday. He has another concert on Dec 1 at 7pm. It will be at the Piano Gallery. We aren't sure if we are going to resign him up. But then today while at Ashleys Piano, D was pressing the keys nicely and singing his song. Well only the parts he could remember. Little Lamb is the song they sang and i think they are singing an arcrinim of CHRISTMAS. D is the second from the left.

Welcome Sammy J!

2010-11-25T22:06:00.001-08:00

Born Oct 15, 2010. I've been really busy with the new little one and school. I have two more weeks of school, and then I have almost a complete month off of school. I've been trying to get together a scrap book for th elittle ones. most of our pictures are digital and so it's been hard to sit down and do it. D is growing so fast.

We went to Ians and Ashleys for Thanksgiving Dinner. D had so much fun with their dogs, Copper and Tana. Gavin joined us, which was a lot of fun because we don't get to see him very often. Monte went to Logandale to see some friends that had invited him down. I hadn't been to Ian and Ashleys since they moved further into American Falls. One day Dan and I will buy a house, I can't wait for that day!

Baby Shower!

2010-10-09T14:23:00.001-07:00

So we had the Baby Shower this morning at Tammys house in Idaho Falls. It was so much fun! I'm going to try and get some pictures of all the onesies(?) that we made. It's been so crazy the last week! We had a close call on Thursday and so the hospital says any day now! YA! Well it looks like I can't keep a secret, I thought it was lame sitting there at the shower trying not to tell. However, when she comes, her name will be Samantha Jazmine Kunz.
I layed D down for a nap and Dan is over at his mom's helping with the Bountiful Basket she ordered. The house hasn't been this quiet in a long time. Heather let D take some of the balloons home. He has been traking them all over the house, since. Well looks like I spoke too soon. Good Bye blog, hello life.

Baby Shower and some Updates

2010-10-02T09:44:00.000-07:00

I would love to invite anyone who wants to come, but I don't know some of your addresses, since the move. Heather, Dan's sister and a good family friend are putting on a Baby Shower for our expected girl. It will be on the 9th of October. I know some of the addresses of family, we are sending onesies(?) to be decorated and sent back. If you want to participate, just give me an email with your address in it, julie.kunz@my.eitc.edu.

I'm due on October 12th, and we are so excited! Heather said we can't keep a secret, so I'm afraid we are trying to keep the name quite until the day we all meet her! We are trying our hardest to prep D for the new baby. When we ask him if he wants a baby sister, he either says "Uh...um...I don't know?" or "No... nope... I don't think so."

I found that the healthcare industry isn't for me and I'm not sure if I posted that I switched to the accounting program at EITC. I finished my general courses and all of those transferred. I have 13 credits this semester. I am loving it and my Instructors are awesome. I got a 100% on my last test in Accounting 210!!! I'm still working in the front office and am loving it. Lately my supervisors received other positions so it's been crazy in the office. One received a position for our new fire program coordinator at EITC and my other supervisor applied and recieved a position in the healthcare division for EITC. I use to think my division manager was somewhat of a "the sky is falling, the sky is falling!!!" type of person, but now that he's right next to my desk it's not as dramatic when something arises.

The live stream from General Conference wasn't working this morning so we're listening to the radio braodcast. I need to get the baby's quilt done, so I'll try to post a picture next week. I'm taking Occupational Relations and I'm learning a lot. One of the books we have already read is Leadership and Self-Deception. I suggest taking a class like this or reading the short novel. It has helped me in many ways, one of the things that I have taken from the class: To inspire trust.

Happy 4th of July!

2010-07-05T12:19:00.000-07:00

This weekend was fun at Heather's house! Ian and his new wife Ashley came from American Falls, and Unlce Monte came down from Logan! Heather, Janiel and Immogene were there of course. It was an amazing view of the fireworks from Heather's new house. Gavin's sister, Teresa and Bub came with their kiddos, and we had yummy root beer floats, for those of us who could! I was able to get my house clean in the morning and then we headed to Heather's barbeque! She has fun games for the backyard. One of these days we'll have to bust out the slip and slide again. I don't think little D understands the concept of a slip and slide yet, but it was fun watching him the first time.
If I haven't mentioned it before we are expecting a girl in October. It was a little uncomfortable this past week with the weather warming up. Congradulations to our cousins Amy and Colin Sturt!!! They had their baby girl! As I hear it she weighs 4.5 lbs! We are so happy for you two...I mean three! We can't wait to meet her and good luck with picking a name! We find it hard to be confortable with any of our ideas. But we still have some time to figure out something to call her.
I apologize for not updating my blog for a while. It's been difficult to find time to spend time on the computer without getting distracted or needing to do something else. I have been called as the First Counselor in the Primary. I am trying to get the Sacrament Program together for October. And a Quarterly Activity together for September. So far it's been challenging for the juggle of family, primary, work, and school. I can't believe Math 123. It's been definitely challenging all by itself this summer semester. That class ends on the 15th of July for me and man o man I CAN'T WAIT!!! Well, looks like there are certainly other things going on so, as Tigger puts it TTFN! TaTa For Now!!!

Can't believe it...

2010-04-21T19:52:00.000-07:00

I'm counting down the days of this semester! Man -o-Man has it been a long one! Finals are the first week of May! I'm loving my doctor for this pregnancy. She does an ultrasound every time, and I get to leave with at least two pictures. Janeil was so excited she could make out the picture this time. I am 15 weeks along, and my next appointment will be on the 29th! I love working at the college. My boss cracks me up. She says I'm an angry pregnant lady! hahah! They have hired me on for the summer as extra help so I will be able to get extra hours on top of my work study hours! I am way excited to have math 123. I'm a little scared because my placement test for math was such a long time ago. But I'm not too worried. Next week I have to give a Persuasive Speech. I am WAY too excited for that! YUCK... Last week I had to give an Informational Speech, my nerves gave me such a hard time I thought I was having an anxiety attack. It was a lot easier in the beginning of the semester because I hardly knew anyone in the class. Hopefully this time it will be smoother.

Happy Easter

2010-04-05T21:08:00.000-07:00

This weekend we spent at Grandma Janiel's and Aunt Heather's house. It was a lot of fun. We were able to go to WalMart and have D get his pictures taken in a church outfit Uncle Monte bought him when I was still pregnant with D. Our little guy is always on his new bike! It is so much fun watching him try to figure it out first before I help him. I can't believe I have only four more weeks of school! YAY!!! I can't believe it snowed this whole weekend. Not a blizzard or anything, but off and on. D's stitches are healing nicely! We all enjoyed conference. It was nice to spend it with family, too. Well I have class in the morning. Hopefully I'll have time to add some pictures of Easter later! TooDles!

Exciting Day At the Doc's

2010-02-17T20:09:00.000-08:00

A couple of days ago we found out that D and I were eligible for medicaid. So Dan took D to the doc's office today because he has had a cough and sniffles for a while. Turns out he has a little ear infection and sour throat. Doc gave him some antibiotics. Dan went over to his mom's, Janeil's house for dinner that evening. I had called to see how the appointment went at around 3:30pm and Dan had told me that D went to jump into Janeil's arms and ran stright into the coffee table! It split open the brow of his nose. Dan had to take him back over to the doc's and get it glued shut; however, by the time I had gotten off the phone and walked through Janeils door, D had picked the bandage and the glue out of the abrasion. So off we went to the doc's again. When we got there he said that he should have gave him stitches in the first place because almost 100% of the kids who get it glued have to come back in to get it stitched because they pick at it. So they strapped D down to appopy board for kids and kind of looked like a little mummy. Dan held his head while the nurse put numbing stuff in the wound. Then they poked it a bunch of time with a seringe until the outersides turned white which was pretty cool! And then he took this hook thing and started stitching. It took a while I felt so bad for D. He kept telling us "No! No! No!.... mommy I stuck!" over and over then when we were all done he said "We done yet?" It was the sweetest thing. I took some pictures after we were finally home:

Happy Valentines Day!

2010-02-14T18:23:00.000-08:00

So as most of you know it's dan and me's birthdays! We had fun this weekend. Dan and I went to the MarriotSuites in Poccatello. Then we had a long lunch at Texas Roadhouse, which wasn't all too busy for a Saturday. Today we went over to Janeil's house and had fun with the family! Tammy, Steve, Chaz, Ree-C-Roo, Gavin and Heather were all there as well as grandma great and of course Janeil. D got pretty grumpy so decided to cut out earlier than norm. I heard from Kev-dog, my big bro, which made my day! Dan got a MP3 player and I got some PREGO outfits. YES, I did say prego! YAY!... Dan has a job interview later this week on friday in Logan, Utah. I won't be able to go, but D and I will wish him the best from afar. WE LOVE YOU DADDY! GOOD LUCK!

D turned Two!!!

2009-12-23T11:48:00.000-08:00

D truned two on the seventeenth!... We had some friends and family over for hotdogs and hamburgers, and we had ice cream and CAKE! D has gotten so big. This past year has been kind of tough with my parents divorce and the struggles of going to school. But we have our own sort of fun, when we have time. Some of D's favorite things to do is watch ELMO!!! Elmo, Elmo, Elmo and yes... Elmo!!!! He loves trucks, singing, sqweezed hugs, slobbery kisses, and reading books. Some of his favorite things to say are "i wob you.", "Weecy-Roo", "O-MA's HOUSE!","I See You" "Ta-DA!", and my personal favorite is when he calls for his dad "DAN,... O DAN!!! Where You?" Kids say the darndest things.
My favorite story this year isn'y the best of all stories, but one day he was driving his car around outside and was turning a bit sharp, when he calmly says "Oh, chit", as the car tumbles over!
That story is one that has mostly been mentioned when we're around friends hanging out late and the kid is asleep. Well, everybody ....CHEERS to the stories that are never forgotten....
P.S. One day when he is dating someone he'll be bragging about how he was a little cute kid, and he'll find his favorite thigs and mommy's favorite story will be in his remeber book!

just some fun

2009-11-07T22:32:00.000-08:00

It was so good to have a few friends over. Katie and Mia came over for a movie and we ended up having dinner and visiting. It was tons of fun catching up with Katie, she was in my NA Training course this summer and we spent four days out of the week in that class. D was trying to play peek a boo and all of a sudden we all looked over and Mia was rolling D around!!! lol! I know I haven't been very loyal to our blog, but oh well life happens...ya learn to accept it.... toodles!!! :) til next time! Yah know you really don't realize how big they get until after you look at your pictures of them...

ISU - Homecoming game 2009

2009-10-07T19:31:00.001-07:00

Dan and I went to the Homecoming
Parade then we went to the game and they got whooped!!

The Giant Waterslide!

2009-10-07T19:30:00.000-07:00

http://www.acetj.com/videos/player.php?mediaID=3045

check this out!!!! lol!

im in logandale

2009-09-07T08:03:00.001-07:00

we've been having so much fun

I'm a CNA!!!

2009-07-24T11:33:00.000-07:00

I passed my test with an 85%!!!! yay! I didn't really have time to study for it since the moving and everything was kind of overwhelming. I did however say a little prayer in the middle of the test! So I can't take moist of the credit! I will get my CNA certificate within a week. We went to a baseball game afterwards and then went to a mexican restaurant called Jaliscos!! Yummy! Well good luck to anyone who is taking that course. I suggest Shirley Bame as the teacher if your in the area. She is the best! There is a ton of book work! So good luck at the skills tho-

We are finally moved into the apartment. I like our neighborhood. There is a little construction because the city is widening the road. My boss has been out of town this entire week so wasn't able to get any time off. Although it's given me the ability to slowly go through and think of what we want to keep and what to throw away. I'm getting tired of the manager at Lane Bryant because she keeps putting me an hour before I get off at work study. Just a little irritating. I've been thinking about quiting for a while maybe this is the right time. we'll see. toodles.

Hurrah!

2009-07-16T07:44:00.000-07:00

So this friday is the big day!!! I am so excited to be moving into Ammon. For one thing it's going to save me so much gas! Latley because I've been having to go into Idaho Falls everyday now for the past three months. It'll be nice to go home and only have to drive ten minutes instead of thirty!! the only thing is that I have to study this week for my State Board written, so i think it'll be one of the slowest moves I've ever done. We haven't decided to move all the stuff from the shop first and go through it there, or move all our essentials and then move the rest of the stuff, a few boxes at a time.
I know my family is a little confused about when I'm going to be a CNA. So I'll explain it a little better. I took a Nurses Assistant Training Course from EITC and from the class I had two skills situations (I & II) I passed both of those and a final exam. Now I am an NA (Nurses Assistant) but in order to become a CNA I have to pass the State Board Exams first. I took the State skills exam almost two weeks ago, and on wed the 22 of july I will be able to take my written. I have to get 65% of them correct out of 75 questions. Then I will be a CNA. We are so excited !!!!

Sorry, been way too BUSY!!!

2009-06-23T18:39:00.000-07:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while it's been crazy!
My CNA class is over next week and then its off to the state skills exam. It's amazing how much I've missed out on! The past six weeks have been the fastest few weeks ing a long time. There was a lot of bookwork. Dan is the best husband! He stayed up with me until three in the morning helping me with my last few chapters. We went to Craters Of The Moon, wow, it was so pretty. Janeil, Heather, Monte, Ian and grandma just got back from the Alaskan Cruise they went to. They brought home some goodies. The boys were able to get a 21 lb, 18 lb and 15 lb fish while they were in Jueau. Tammy has moved into Idaho falls. And FINALLY !!! Dan D and I are movingg out! We are moving to Ammon!!! I can't wait to make a huge mess!!! wah-hahahahahaha!!! Dan and I have enjoyed our ward so much. I am going to miss the kiddos in nursery. They always make me smile when it comes to sister Christensen. She comes to our class and does some chilrens songs! The actions these kids have with the songs are so cute! My favorite time was when we were sitting by Preston, who is two this year. We are putting puzzles together and he starts humming the Star Wars Theme Song!!!!! hahahahaha Dan and I were laughing so hard! Well I have to go. I guess I should be listening to my English class! hahha

Just some updates!

2009-04-16T17:18:00.000-07:00

There's been a ton of things happening. Dan and I are excited to be looking for a place to live! We bought a car! I can't believe school is next month. I received a scholarship from my school scholarship foundation. I have to formally accept it at a ceremony held at the Shilo Inn on the 30th. My CNA course from start to end is about eight weeks long. I know I'm not very good at updating, but I will try. I am also excited that the store manager has decided to promote me. I have already started training. D is learning and growing so fast. This Easter we were planning to go down to Logandale, but with meetings - everything just was getting in the way. So i'm thinking of going down right after summer semester. That way I can take a breather!!!!

Cleaning Day!

2009-02-09T15:17:00.000-08:00

Today we have all been cleaning. We cleaned the laundry room and bathroom, the family room, livingroom, study area and then took a little break. D was being so good at the computer. Usually he likes to press all the buttons in his reach!

LOTS (!!!) of Holiday Vacation Pictures

2009-02-05T22:05:00.001-08:00

These are some pictures from our vacation in Logandale. D was having a grand time making cinnamon rolls with his grandma! Man that boy can hog the popcorn. But thats ok cuz it bothers me to have to pickout all the kernal skins from my teeth. We all had so much fun seeing everyonewe were able to see! I wish I had more time to see some more tho!!! Ben has a little girlfriend, I can't remeber her name, but she was a sweetheart. He gave her a ninja turtle shirt for christmas, and we got to meet her and her mom Christmas Eve.

Here's a classic picture of my dad trying to help Ben out, with a bit of D's help!

What are you looking at? D's just chillin with Dan
Dan and I were thrilled to see D playing around! Ben was lying there and D attacked!

This is the first fourwheeler!! It doesn't have a real motor! yay! but it sings songs...."Lets start it up and let it run, it's time to have some real good fun!" hahahaha
D was really intimidated by Cash (one of the family dog). We put Chuck in the back and had to keep him there. His ears were hurting and he didn't like D pulling on them.

Hey Everybody!

This pic is so cute!
Piggy back with Uncle Ben! The best part was when we "accidentally" forgot to tell him that he likes to hang on by the hair! lol!

D loves taking baths. The best part is when we are in the process of filling the tub he will get in and turn on the shower, although it makes it hard to know when I can take a picture.

He has his mommy's smile!!! lol!!! That's Dan's big joke!

We love going over to Gary and Viki's...It's like a home away from home!
About two seconds later D started crying. This picture is quite decieving. And Gary was crushed.

D had so much fun with gary and Viki's phone all night. He loves to call random people. The funniest thing happens when he has it on speaker phone and presses redial!!! lol! This visit was tons and tons of fun thanks everybody for letting us visit!

My favorite Picture

2009-02-05T22:01:00.000-08:00

I love this picture! He is always so giggly before nap time, but I never get the chance to take a picture of it! It was taken this afternoon, I while I was downloading other photos!!!

D hasn't been himself lately and we found out why when two new molars came in overnight! It's so scarry how much he looks like my brothers.

McCammon, Idaho

2009-02-05T21:06:00.001-08:00

This is the back view. It says Kunz-Heather, Dan E., S. Ian, La Monte. This is a closer view of the front of the bench. It was suppose to have a saying on it about stay a while and sit with us, but the people who built it couldn't get the wording right. It took them several different times to get it right. I think one time they forgot Janeil all together.

Heather keeps putting chocolate coverred cinnamon bears and eventually a little spuirrel dug a hole near the tree to the left. You can't see it in the picture, but most of the time there was just the wrappers left the next time we visited.

This is the front view. We didn't want Janeil's Birth date to be on there-yet-because everyone has their full name on the back. That way, because none of the kids have gone yet, no one can steal their identities. (Sorensen is her maiden name)

Picture DAY!!!

2009-02-05T14:00:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures of D's first birthday! He had a hard time blowing out his candle! So Dan and I had to help, just a little. (I made the cake!!!) Usually he is great eater I think he was just being shy because everyone was taking his picture!

It's been a year!

2009-01-17T14:03:00.001-08:00

There has been a lot of things going on at our house. Most of us have been doing really well with our resolutions. Dan and I want to have our own little family home eveings, since we are the nursery leaders in our ward. I love participating in the nursery. They only have little attention spands, and it gives me an excuse for giving them treats. It's been a growing experience.

D turned one this last December and this is one of our pictures. We have the JCPennys Club Card. It gives us really great deals for portraits. It's twenty dollars to sign up and you never have to pay sitting fees. It only lasts about two years. This was the suit D wore when we went to the temple. I have some other patterns for suits for him, but I never seem to sit down. ~UPDATES!!! D has learned to go up and down the stairs! We made sure that he could do that shortly after he started walking. It amazes me how fast he learns and grows. He is not quite as tall as the nursery kids. But I'm glad that he shares!!

Dan's cousin Audrey is getting married again. I am so happy for them!!! And Amy (Audrey's sister) is having twins!!! Man-o-Man!!! she is due Sept. 8! (she's a doctor). Well there is a lot going on right now so I better update some stuff and get going before D wakes up. Toodles!!!

Were here!

2008-12-22T18:50:00.000-08:00

It took us what seemed like forever to get here, but the snow did not stop us! We're staying with my folks for the Christmas week. I haven't seen any of them since March this year.

Today was the BiG Day!!!

2008-11-15T23:41:00.000-08:00

We took some pictures outside the temple today, but I always forget how to load them, so one day I will post them. We were officially a forever family this morning at eleven. It was really exciting because the temple president Christiansen presided over our sealing. He made the experience so much more than expected and I am really greatful for such a wonderful family to behold. We didn't take many pictures, because we are planning to take some later professionally. Hopefully we will be able to get the whole family together. I was disappointed that my side of the family wasn't able to come, but I know they wanted to (and I was determined to not let it get to me as I thought of them). D was asleep the entire time! But everyone said that he played very cute with all the workers!
I was able to go to a Movie night held by our Relief Society on Friday night. We all came in our Pajama's and watched the Emma Smith movie. I really liked some of the advise she gave her daughter. Something made me feel like I should try and remeber. I can't remember exactly what she said but it was something .... Strength doesn't come all at once. It comes one day at a time....She also made some awesome analogies about the river. I can't exactly remember those either, but I wrote them in my journal and I would suggest the movie to anyone who isn't having the best time in their life.

It's NOT something that made me think "O-Gee, I know my troubles will never be that hard."
I kept thinking there will be a light at the end of the tunnel, and I left feeling -- if she can go through all of that on her faith than I must be able to get through this if i know I can!!!

I appreciate anyone who came and supported us today, near and far! We love you. Thanks!!!

Just a little Update...

2008-11-13T18:58:00.000-08:00

So here are some awesome things that are happening! I stood up for myself at Dress Barn. I just can't work for a store manager who, has no experience in management, hired three of her friends, and I still can't believe that she hired her little sister. (All within two months)
I am now employed at Lane Bryant officially on Monday when I clock in. They hired me on the spot. I am only some seasonal help, cause I think I'll like to see how selling tupperware will work!!! hahaha ...I will be taking a COMPASS test at nine am at EITC tomorrow. Which is the Eastern Idaho Technical College in Idaho Falls. I will be turning that in to ISU as well. I still have to fill out FAFSA paperwork - work in progress. Dan is doing some work on the side for a member of our ward. Just a couple of hours a day, helping remodel a house. I did get an offer on our truck. I am hopefull that it will go through. And D is walking all over the place. A couple of days ago three top teeth came through!!! So hopefully I can get some restand he will take his nas without a fuss!!! hahaha Gotta love him!

ISU!!!

2008-10-29T22:42:00.000-07:00

I'm definitely going to be a LPN, but I haven't decided if I want to go for RN or the Administration Department. I really am interested in being an administrator. I applied for Idaho State University on Monday last week!!!

So, I might get a promo!?!?!

2008-10-25T22:20:00.000-07:00

So our DSM (District Sales Manager) came into town in September. The time before that she quized me on all of Dress Barn's acrinims. I totally failled!!! But when she came back last month I was ready. When my shift ended I was being a smaty-pants and told her that I was all ready and everything, but she didnt quiz me that time. So, she made me do it anyway and after a few minutes, she said do you have C.A.T.H.Y. B.A.S.I.C.S. down and (I wasn't because 1-she didn't quiz me on that last time and 2-its a long one!!!!!!) for CATHY there is six steps to a cathy sale and then there the BASICS.
Well when everything was said and done, I was challenged to do a presentation on the CATHY BASICS of a Cathy sale. So next week I have my presentation and when I had talked to her on the phone saturday, she was very interested at what I put together. I asked what is an insentive for doing this and she said that she will bring her camera, and anyone who is added to the trsaining videos, would have to be in managment. Currently we have a possition available, but I don't know if i want the responsibility????... I'm having a really hard time being away from D more than Dan and Janeil. It always breaks my heart that he tends to them more than me.
What to do?

2008-10-23T20:35:00.000-07:00

I am abusy mom and wife
I want to blow up my truck
I have a family
I wish I was smarter
I hate money
I fear being alone
I hear dan's show on t.v.
I always take a shower in the morning, even if I take one at night
I miss Kevin
I love Dan and D, man this list could get really long so I'll just say my family
I never have enough time
I rarely see MY family
I cry because I can't control anything.
I lose my cell phone (hahaha)
I am confused about the future
I need an education
I should get to bed
I dream of something better
I TAG: anyone else who wants to do this.

SNOW!!!!

2008-10-12T22:26:00.000-07:00

What are you looking at?
Uncle Ian

Janeil was cooking dinner and as she was clearing off the island, the caramel popcorn fell onto a box and D wouldn't let it go.

yummm!

Ian walked through the door and almost took it away!

Uh-oh! Did I say Almost?

This morning, D was eating some pancakes! And behind him is four inches of snow! We are suppose to get five to six inches before tuesday!!!
Monte and D... So handsome!
twirlling!
Monte teasing D with a turtle from Jamaica
Monte tickling D's nose!

Monte's TURN!!!

This weekend has been so much fun. Today at church D desided to sing with us in Relief Society. He needs to work on his pitch, but their is so much more time for that a later in life. We all needed a weekend to get together. Monte came down Friday. Gavin and Troy came down that night and we all played Trivial Pursuit Millenium. We played girls against boys and the girls won. Saturday night Gavin and Troy left. Sunday night Ian came up with Danielle and Kacey. Then we played games all night. I'm getting tired and I have to work in the morning! Toodles.

D is WALKING!!!

2008-10-02T22:15:00.000-07:00

This is our new adventure!!!

The Stroller Park

2008-10-02T21:32:00.001-07:00

Ta Da!!!

conquered the Lady Bug!!

Today was Grandma Sorensen's Birthday! So we went to a Birthday Brunch together @ Shari's. Thier food is yummy. Afterward me, Dan and D went to Dress Barn to see if my paycheck was in yet but it wasn't. So we all went across the street to the mall to pass time. (It's kind of like driving to Mesquite from Logandale. 20 minutes give or take from Shelley to Idaho Falls.) When we had seen everything, we ended up sitting in a "Stroller Park." I loved it! At first all D wanted to do was play with the stroller. Only when a couple of other kids came to play as well, D took of and started crwling under the bridge and through the log and under the tree and all over the lady bug. He was so cute today. It was kind of nice to just watch him play and not have to worry about him getting hurt or eating the grass.

Underneath the tree!

Dan's mom Left Today

2008-08-28T10:55:00.000-07:00

Monte graduated in June this year. So in celebration Janeil and Mont are going on a cruise this saturday for a week. They will be going to Ocho Rio, Jamaca. Monte took a scuba diving class his last semester so he signed up for some scuba diving somewhere along the Caman Islands. I'm not sure if Janeil cancelled her submarine dive or not. i guess they have a sub that will hold up to 30 people. Mom and 30 strangers don't mix. She left this morning because her flight to Miami leaves early in the morning from Salt Lake City. Then she has a three hour lay-over in Chicago. When she gets to Miami there will be a guy that will have her name on it, to pick her up. He will then take her to the Hilton and then on saturday she sails away.

We are however worried that the three hurricanes (heading right for thier path) might be somewhat of a problem. We hope she travels in safety and comes home so I can post some pictures of her trip.

Bye Mom!

The Mental State Hospital Menu

2008-08-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

Hello and thank you for calling The State Mental Hospital . Please select from the following options menu:

If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly.
If you are co-dependent, please ask someone to press 2 for you.
If you have multiple personalities, press 3, 4, 5 and 6.
If you are paranoid, we know who you are and what you want, stay on the line so we can trace your call.
If you are delusional, press 7 and your call will be forwarded to the Mother Ship.
If you are schizophrenic, listen carefully and a little voice will tell you which number to press.
If you are manic-depressive, it doesn't matter which number you press, nothing will make you happy anyway.
If you are dyslexic, press 9696969696969696.
If you are bipolar, please leave a message after the beep or before the beep or after the beep.Please wait for the beep.
If you have short-term memory loss, press 9.
If you have short-term memor y loss , press 9.
If you have short-term memory loss, press 9.
If you have low self-esteem, please hang up. Our operators are too busy to talk with you.
If you are menopausal, put the gun down, hang up, turn on the fan, lie down and cry. You won't be crazy forever.
If you are blonde, don't press any buttons, you'll just mess it up.

This coming week is National Mental Health Care week.You can do your part by remembering to contact at least one unstable person to show you care. Well, my job is done.....Your turn.

Anners tagged me!

2008-08-25T22:39:00.000-07:00

Rules: Name 5 random things about yourself, then tag 5 people. Make sure you comment on their blog to let them know they have been tagged! (I will be so good at this!)

1- Dan and I are going through the temple on Valentines Day 2009! We are so excited to become a family forever. I have never wanted something more in my life, than to go through the temple.

2- I love Batman. I have a two foot tall action figure...but it's not displayed anywhere. I have always loved batman since I was a kid. Every once in a while when my house is clean I like to get some white cheddar cheetos and veg out on a couch for a whole day and watch the animated Batman series. I have a friend named Batman. She is awesome.

3- I am finally getting into the Harry Potter books. I justed started the first one a couple of weeks ago. It's not that I don't like to read it's just that everytime I get into it D starts crawling off somewhere I can't see him. So it takes me forever to get through a book.

4- I love shopping. Especially for interior designing stuf. I was really happy that we had received like three different and random pieces to different bathroom sets. When we got back from our honeymoon I went out to finish atleast one of the collections. I just love to decorate. (we...I finished all three)

5- Sometimes when I get really just frustrated with life Dan gives me a cup full of jello and a straw. Be careful you can choke. But D thinks its so hilarious!!!

I tag...Jessica H, Jessica L, Meliss, Lindsi, and Krysta

Update

2008-08-23T12:53:00.000-07:00

This week has been a lot of fun. Tuesday Tammy and her boys came up to stay the week with us. Ian came up on Friday evening with his dogs and Monte came up friday afternoon. We were all able to fit in the hot tub last night. It was installed friday morning. Everyone is so excited to be able to use it this winter. It's already getting time for me to use a blanket when the windows are open. Burr! I can't believe summer is over. Dan still hasn't had any luck finding a job. and D is wanting to walk already. I can't believe he will be nine months in three weeks! Time flys when your having fun!

A tooth

2008-08-23T12:49:00.000-07:00

D would not go to bed the other night and we ended up satying up half the night, but it wasn't all for nothing. The next morning, when I went to feed our little guy, he had his first tooth break through. I haven't been able to get a good picture of it because he likes to stick out his tounge!

Ben and D

2008-08-08T20:26:00.000-07:00

D got down from my lap and wanted to play!

Ben playing Guitar Hero

D bugging Ben!

D looking to come back to me.

"ba da da ba dadadada">(Is it my turn? )

Hello!

Tuesday and wednesday were so much fun with Ben around. Dan went with my Dad to pick up some cherries for Mr. Tusler from Moapa Valley, so it was just me and Ben and D! And then Ben decided to show D some tricks and boy did he listen well!

Fam comes to Visit!!

2008-08-03T22:49:00.000-07:00

My Dad is making a trip to Montana to pick up some Being Cherries! My mom called and asked if Dad could come stay the night. Well of course we welcomed them and I suggested that mom could come up and stay the night and then Dan could drive with dad and mom could stay with me. I'm so excited to see them it's feels like forever since I've seen them. The last time I saw them was on march 19. D has grown so much since then. Oooo I can't wait. I'll post how it went!

Twin Falls...An awesome Time

2008-07-29T21:52:00.000-07:00

We went down to Twin Falls. Dan's cousin Emily was visiting his Uncle Kay and Aunt Saundra who live in Twin Falls. It was so hilarious to see all the kids playing with each other. We stopped by Gosners Cheese Factory. We got some flavored milk, cheese curds, and many different kinds of cheese. It was really good milk. They had some Root Beer, strawberry, chocolate and vanilla flavores. I don't think I've mentioned this but D is starting to crawl and is really curious how his cousins are walking. The other day he discovered the cubboards and figured out how to open them. But he was all over and everywhere in their livingroom. Shara was there for a little while, and we are all excited for Ian to get hitched. Especially since he'll be having a pink wedding! Ian doesn't really care though as long as he doesn't have to wear pink. After we left Twin we had stopped by Ian's for a while and visited him with the puppies. D loves copper! Copper is a playful Basset Hound and D loves it when he licks his toes and fingures!!!Today was an awesome day!

20 Years

2008-07-07T21:48:00.000-07:00

20 YEARS AGO...
1. I was 1 year old.
2. Dan was 11
10 YEARS AGO...
1. I was 11 and dan was 21.
2. I was about to go into beehives and dan was getting ready for his mission
5 YEARS AGO...
1. I was sixteen going into my junior year.
2. met some of my best friends
3 YEARS AGO...
1. I was 18 and graduated from high school and attending college.
2. I was living in St. George.
3. I was living with some pretty cool girls who I never thought I would have lived with.
4 Dan started ITT
1 YEAR AGO...
1. Dan received his associates in communications technology
2. I was engaged, then married
3. pregnant
5. bought our first vehicle
6. moved three or four times
7. quit the mine and went back to USA Baby
SO FAR THIS YEAR...
1. Had a kid on dec 17
2. moved to a different state.
3. living with my in-laws.
4. found out Ian is engaged
5. preparing for the temple
6. still going through life
7. found out g-ma Marshall has breast cancer
8. one of my best employers past away as well as my great g-pa and my father-in-law
YESTERDAY I...
1. prayed and read scriptures
2. did some cross-stitching.
3. watched some movies.
4. played with DE
TODAY I...
1. Played with DE all day!!!
2. Cleaned, and helped around the house
3. made another mess
TOMORROW I...
1. Will clean my mess
2. go to work and then I'm not sure
3. maybe go to the pool with tammy and steve and their boys
IN THE NEXT YEAR I...
1. will have a 19 month old infant
2. have gone through the temple
3. welcome a friend off his mission.
4. hopefully say "bye bye, elder" to kev
5. be able to attend ben's graduation
6. and be a mother and wife for two years
7. will hope Dan and I have a better year.

Our Fourth of July

2008-07-07T21:11:00.000-07:00

Our crew went to the Biggest Show in Idaho for the fourth of july. It was fun. Gavin was able to get us in for free if we brought him something to eat and a sprite. It was kind of hot so we sat underneath the stage. We got to park our truck inside the fairgrounds and unfortunately people started to set up their stuff right next to our truck. One of their kids came up to Dan and asked if he could have some of our food.

Lately DE has been slobbering and starting to make noises. I think his fav is sticking out his tounge, and blowing raspberries at us. He is so cute.

First anniversary of Gene's passing.

2008-06-30T16:40:00.000-07:00

Dan Sr--Dans grandpa, Dan Jr.--Dans dad (Gene), Dan III--my husband, Dan IV--our son (D.E.) Here's the thing. kind of creepy. Gene was born when Dan Sr was thirty. Dan was born when Gene was thirty and D.E. was born when Dan was thirty. funny! It's been a full year today that Gene passed away. Janiel didn't want to just go by herself, so she invited everyone to go with her. I can't because it's inventory at the store and that means it's mandatory. I'm kind of glad cuz I, I feel ...I don't know how to describe it. Maybe a little out of place. I have no idea, but it feels wierd to me to go and leave flowers on someone's grave one year after another. I want anyone who reads this to understand that Gene was a wonderful man, and from what I've heard he was really an amazing person. But his funeral was only an hour long. Not because there wasn't much to say but because that's what he wanted. I didn't get to know him all that much, but i'm happy that I'll get to know him later.

Tonight is also the night that Shara (Ian's fiance!!!!) get's her traditional ruby necklace. Mine is heart-shaped ruby with gold around it.
Shara's necklace is a journey setting-sort-of.(tried to put pictures up but there was an error. I'll try again later.) I'm so excited for them. Ian used to be a real grump. Now I can see him smiling and I'm so happy for the two of them. Everyone's betting on dates. I heard on the radio that the eighth of August (08-08-08) is going to be the busiest day to get married because #8 is a chinese proverb for wealth! $$$$$

Family Visits

2008-06-10T21:47:00.000-07:00

Monte giving Chaz a Bear Hug!

Mommy giving Little Man the rest of her popcicle. yum yum

Julie holding Reece and De in the bouncer.

Tammy, Steve and their boys came down last weekend after their family reunion was over. Monte deceided to come over the night before. Chaz is going to be 3 in September and Reece will be 1 year old in August. I can't believe D is going on six months in a couple weeks.

Husband Tag

2008-06-10T21:10:00.000-07:00

Couple weeks after D was born
two months ago
Gene's funeral June 2007
six weeks after d was born
aww.. i love it
1. What is his name? Dan Eugene Kunz III
2. Who eats more? Dan, I eat slow
3. Who said I love you first? Dan. He felt it before I did.
4. Who is taller? Dan, by a long shot!...Unless he's sitting down, then I WIN!!
5. Who is smarter? subject?
6. Who is more sensitive? Dan
7. Who does the laundry? Mostly me. but Dan helps fold them
8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Looking at the ceiling, Dan
9. Who pays the bills? Me
10. Who cooks more? Dan
11. There was no 11....
12. Who is more stubborn? Dan
13. Who is first to admit they are wrong? me
14. Who is more clean? Dan
15. Who has more siblings? Dan has two bros and a sis. and I have two TALL bros
16. Who wears the pants in the relationship? I like to wear skirts
17. What do you like to do together? family time, just the three of us.
18. Who eats more sweets? me
19. Guilty pleasures? symphany milk choclate
20. How did you meet? My brother Kevin's birthday party.
22. Who proposed? Dan
23. His best feature? I like to cuddle and run my hands through his hair. It's so silky.
24. What is his greatest quality? His laziness. I love it because there is no pressure, and I love our relationship, and I love him. He's an amazing man, husband and father, but most of all he's my best friend. I don't know how I was without him, but He completes me.

I love you, Dan Eugene Kunz III
I tag anyone who wants to post this thing.

Monte's Graduation

2008-06-04T07:35:00.000-07:00

Me, Little Man, Monte and Heather

De is eating Monte's graduation program. I had to keep pulling it out of his mouth cuz I was scared the paper would get too soggy.

Top row: Shara (Ian's girlfriend), Ian, Benand his wife, Terry-Lynn and Heather. Bottom row: Shannon (friend of mont's), grandma Sorensen, mom, Monte, Dan, Me and Little Man.

Ben, Monte, Dan and Ian

Monte is so funny! We were able to make it to Monte's graduation in Logan, UT on May 31, 2008. We went to Monte's house first and had a barbeque, where I was able to meet Shara, Ian's new girlfriend. She's a hair stylist in Twin Falls. We had tons of fun afterward, playing Imagine If...

I don't know if anyone's ever played that game but you say something like this : Imagine if Julie were a movie, would she be a comedy, drama, horror, chic flic, musical, or a silent film. Dan said neither. I would be more of an action (James Bond or Band of Brothers) movie.

We stayed the night in hotel rooms and we were able to witness... how did Dan put it.... oh yah, 60 year old "banana hammocks"!!! Anyway, we had to check out before 11am, so we went over to Heather's best friend's house. Tammy is a lot of fun and a wonderful mother. She has two kids -Chaz, 2 (almost 3 years)and Reece, 9 months. Steve is her husband, who is graduating next semester with his bachlors in education. And they have just sold their house and have to be out by August.

We had fun there, but I had work in the morning, so Dan, D and me left around three. I fell asleep most of the way, but we stopped at a place called Thomas Merc. They had these really yummy chocolate covered peanuts and carmel clusters. Yum Yum YUM!!!

More Pictures & Dan's Job

2008-05-06T08:25:00.000-07:00

We got the pictures on the 25 of April,but I've been so busy updating D's scrapbook, that I wasn't able to get them on our blog until now. He was blessed on March 30, 2008. And we took pictures with D in his little tux. I don't know if you can tell but the detailing is paisleys!!!!

Dan was laid off on the 21 of April. I can't believe they did that. Oh well.I guess it wasn't what god intended. We're doing great tho I still work at the Dress Barn. Anyways I guess Dan ran into his boss at Albertsons the other day and He says the "Hed Honcho" has already had three different interviews. I'm not mad I'm actually pretty glad, because we got all the bills caught up.

I found a Baby-sitter!!!

2008-04-14T15:15:00.000-07:00

I love the Relief Society!!! My visiting teacher is Jennie and she is so fab! (I have picked up some lingo from work.) Then there is our neighboor, Kay! I called Kay because she is in the Relief Society Presidency and I thought that she might have a list or something. She told me that I would be getting a call back, with yes's or no's. I guess Jennie and Kay are willing to help me. They keep teasing me that if they get their hands on him, I might not get him back!!! hahah! D.E is getting so big! He's so heavy that my arm muscles are getting bigger. I guess I need to eat more protien and exercise more so it evens out. Well...TaTa.. He's starting to wake up again! ...still waiting for the pictures. =)

More Pictures & Dan's Job & Babysitters

2008-04-14T14:40:00.000-07:00

I love pictures! I can't wait until the 25th, then I'll be able to post them. We took them on Saturday. I didn't know we were going to be taking them. But I didn't really care because they were really for D.E. He was blessed on March 30. So I guess Dan thought it would be nice to get some pictures taken. D.E. was such a good little guy. I can't wait to show him off! He gave the camera lady really good smiles.

I guess I forgot to tell everyone about Dan's job. Dan recieved a job at Mountain West Electric. He leaves at 4am on Monday mornings, and returns on Thursday nights. His first week of work he went to Hailey. In Hailey, I guess there is a lodge that they were installing a security system for that week. Well this week we found out that someone stole all of the equipment they installed. As well as three big screen plasma t.v.'s that were in the rooms. Dan was telling me that it must have been an inside job. None of the room's locks were broken, so we're guessing that someone had a master key.

I can't find a babysitter! I'm hoping that on sunday I can find someone from the Relief Society. I know that my visiting teacher is really nice but I'm not really sure what kind of schedule she runs on. Heather has a convention in Baltimore, and Janiel is going with her. Janiel usually watches our little man, so it makes it easy for me to work. They will be gone from the 28th until May 1st. I hope they have fun, but I'm looking forward to having the house to myself (other than grandma sorensen). Almost every weekend we have company we cook for. Yesterday Gavin and Troy came over for dinner, they live in McCammon. But I'm so excited, because then I can get some cooking practice!

I work at Dress Barn

2008-04-08T13:57:00.000-07:00

I love working at Dress Barn. I started about two weeks ago. It's so much fun. I only work the part time shift. The best part is the discount. Today I stopped at the gas station to fill up. The key-oss told me to go see the cashier. To my surprise it was little Breanne, from the dance team. I guess Neil and Breanne moved to Idaho Falls. So I gave her my number. Haven't heard anything yet, but hopefully we'll hang out.
I don't mind working but I miss D.E.

Itinnerary-March 22

2008-04-02T10:39:00.000-07:00

We had to get up at around five thirty. We got D in the car and off we went

to the airport, riding with D and his cool shades(from USA Baby)

We finally got to the airport at around seven thirty, and then we were able to go through the handy-capped side security, where I ran into Alicia (Houston) from high school. Then when we got to our gate at eight:

D got hungry while waiting for our flight.

While waiting there was a really nice lady next to us and her children. She had her hands full with a six month old boy (in his car seat) and a three year old girl. She told us that we should go when they call for anyone that needs extra time getting in their seats. She asked where my car seat was and I told her that carseats are free if you register them with all of your other luggage.(my carry-on was just the diaper bag)

Here we are in the plane waiting for everyone else to board.

It was really nice because we were able to have a free seat inbetween me and the guy seated in the isle seat. He was really nice until he found out my husband was picking me up, and then I noticed we were landing!!!

It took a while for everyone to get off of the plane. So I took some cute pictures.

I REALLY like the Idaho Falls Airport. It's really small and everyone knows where they are going. It's kind of too small to get lost. The only reason I dont is because when you fly out, they check everyone's luggage. When we got ther Dan was already waiting. It takes a couple of minutes for them to get the luggage off the plane.

So I let Dan hold D for a while and he never woke up. Aw.. to see his daddy, again!!!

We finally got into the car and headed home!!!

Last Night

2008-03-21T05:31:00.000-07:00

My brothers were having so much fun last night. Burt and Travis came over and we played smash brothers on the wii. They kicked my trash. I may have been the first to be defeated but I wasn't always in last place, until they warmed up. I find it really easy to just press buttons when dealing with experts. I love my bros! I'm gonna miss them. Kevin was really attentive whenever D had some little noise. (It was so cute!), but Ben was, well, Ben. Silly Boy. Kevin paid me twenty bucks to clean his room. It wasn't that bad tho-Today my flight leaves at nine-thirty, but we're leaving for vegas at six-thirty. Vegas is so busy in the mornings. This is the longest I've been away from Dan. I miss him. He'll be picking me up in Idaho Falls. Monte and Troy and Tammy (and her boys)are already at the house. I love Reece and Chaz!! They are the two cutest boys! (other than D & Jayden). I guess Reece can stand by humself now and is starting to walk around while holding on to something... Well I have to get into the shower. Toodles

Allyson's house

2008-03-20T11:11:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun at Allyson's.

Margie is so funny! De started talking to her. I've been in Logandale this week and it's been really nice to get away from the snow. I never thought I would be hot all the time down here. I hope I can come down again soon. I went to Andrea's house too. Jayden was so cute! I can't believe how jaydens gotten so big. Regrettfully, I forgot to get a picture of the two little guys together....hopefully I can today before I go home tomorrow. I can't wait to see Dan, I miss him so much!

2008-03-14T04:14:00.001-07:00

jess hansen's Grown Up Tag

2008-03-04T19:19:00.000-08:00

Grown Up Tag
RULES OF THE GAME:
1) Each player answers the following questions
2) After answering all the questions, the player tags 4 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves a comment letting them know they are tagged!

10 years ago I was:
I was in fith grade! and Dan was MY age!!!!!

5 things on my list to do today:
1) take care of a house full of sick-o's
2) Make lunch
3) make dinner
4) Do some laundry
5) read, maybe sew a little

Things I would do if I became a Billionaire:
1) tithing
2) build a house on five acres w/ an apartment aboce our garage that way my parents have a place to stay instead of spending money w/ heating coils underneath our driveway... that way we wont have to snow blow....EVER AGAIN!!!! wahahahaha!!!
3) finish dans/my education
4)start college/mission funds for kid/future children
5)Have more kids than i entended
6) buy more land for my kids to inherit
7) Finish food storage
8) make sure I have life insurance
9) start my own buisness
10) donate to cancer awareness programs --Dans 9 year old cousin is on his death bed...so sad :..(

3 bad habits:
1) being selfish about my kiddo
2) wanting to tidy everything
3) anxious for our own house

5 places I've lived:
1) Las Vegas
2) Moapa Valley
3) St. George
4) North Las Vegas (anyone who has lived in las vegas knows thereis a difference in North and South)
5) Idaho Falls

Something most people don't know about me:
i like to swim by myself.. i'm like a fish!!!!

5 jobs I've had:
1) sandwich/pizza shop/ gas station
2) walmart
3) sales/ furnture retail
4) Lab Technician
5) MOM

I Tag...
1)Jessica & kyle
2) Allyson & zach
3) Anners & adam
4) and thats everyone i know

One Year Together...and counting!

2008-03-04T18:54:00.003-08:00

I love our little family!! O-ma and Heather watched "the little man" when we went to lunch on our anniversary. Dan and I went to Chilli's because thats where he took me to dinner on the night we were engaged. Then I came home and gave D some medicine. He wasn't feeling too good. Dan then had to hurry because we were suppose to feed the missionaries. We had Waffles for dinner. I made some homemade syrup (rapberry maple!)the other day when o-ma showed me how. Anyways it was yummy, and then after dan was done taking the missionaries home we went to the movies. When we arrived home we both started reading our books. (Dan finished his this morning) I'm reading a book called All She Ever Wanted by Lynn Austin and Dan was reading Fableheaven by Brandon Mull. Fabelheaven reminds me of Spiderwick. And All She Ever Wanted is kind of a complicated woman telling her story and then having her family tell their heritage. anyway, it was fun to get away from the house.

2008-03-04T18:54:00.001-08:00

If YOU are a parent check this out...it's hilarious!!!

2008-02-21T14:44:00.001-08:00

I Miss My Fam

2008-02-21T11:41:00.000-08:00

Dude I'm gonna come right out and say it! "I miss my mom!" I really want to go home. All this snow is making me stir crazy! I can't remember what they called it from Muppet Treasure Island (i haven't seen that movie in forever.) "I think I have Cabin Fever?" oh the memories... oh well, guess I'll just have to suck it up. Kevin called me on my birthday, then i talked to my dad (grandpa dotson! hahaha) I know i talk to them all the time but it isn't the same. I wish my mom could come up, she's crazy! I love that woman! She use to make me a ton of cds compiled of all the kids music she would download and play on her school bus. I hope Betty isn't driving her insane. well i got to go, the kid has the hick-ups! toodles!

feb 2008

2008-02-20T22:27:00.001-08:00

We went to the Doc's

2008-02-20T18:24:00.000-08:00

Our fam went to Dr. Johnson today. The little man had to get five vaccines, but they were in three shots. The nurse called them little cocktails. So he cried a little, but not for very long. Then we came home for a little bit. Had lunch, talked with grandma, and gave some calls letting everybody know that D is 11 pounds and 13 ounces, and is 24 inches long! Hes such a big guy for a baby. I guess little man is 20% for his weight and 90% for his height. Well anyway, then we went to JCPennys and picked up the pictures we took for D. He was six weeks at the time, and is now 65 days old. I cant believe how fast time flys by.

My Birthday!!

2008-02-15T00:17:00.000-08:00

It wasn't the best birthday i've ever had, but it was fun having all the family around the dinner table. Dan's mom made an angle cake and lemon pudding. Later on I had some ice cream cuz my teeth were hurting. My Big Bro-Kevin called and wished me a happy birthday. He got a new phone the other day. I guess his chocolate phone wasn't calling out. DE amazes me everyday. Today Dan was playing around and DE all of a sudden started sitting up on his own. Dan was balancing De in his hand for like ten minutes before DE got tired. Speaking of being tired --I am so exhausted. Happy Valentines ALL!!!!

Mr. and Mrs. Kunz

2008-02-13T20:31:00.001-08:00

Julie was attending her brother's birthday party when she officially met Dan. She originally knew him through Lin's Marketplace, but was never introduced. Thats when it all started. Kevin introduced Julie to all of his friends, including Dan Kunz. Mind you that Julie was living in St. George at the time, and Dan was working but going to school in Las Vegas. That winter Julie moved back home to Logandale. Thinking that she could save enough money to start some college courses. She started taking online classes because she was working two jobs at the time. In the mornings she opened a itty-bitty sandwich shop and then in the evenings she would close the gas staion not five feet away. When her schedule would allow her, she attended church at the local Singles Ward activities; which, most of the time she hung out with Kevin and his friends. Near the end of winter, Dan moved into Vegas because of the exhausting cummute. He recieved a job near the strip, had schooling in Henderson and found an appartment in South Las Vegas.

Towards the begining of that summer Julie recieved a job offer as a nanny in North Las Vegas. So she packed her bags and computer, then set out in search for an appartment. She found a friend in need of a roommate, located near summerlin. After accepting these offers she soon realized that there wasn't many friends around, and soon decided to attend church. She found Dan amongst the crowd at the Willlow Springs Ward. They became good friends, and by the end of that summer they were dating and in November found love and were engaged to be married! They married on March 3, 2007. Three days later they went to the city of love, commonly known as San Fransico. Soon after Julie had a need to take a maternity test. To her surprise she was informed by the doctor that on December 11, 2007 she was due to have a child. Julie just couldn't believe it! A Baby!!! They wondered what the sex would be. Months passed and on December 17, after thirty hours of labor, they recieved 7.1 pounds and 20 inches of little "D.E."Kunz. Now they live happily in Shelley, where it snows.... a lot!!!!