Here in Escondido

So I feel like a ligament blogger because my last two blog posts haven't been a month a part. It is amazing what having the internet can do. Anyway we are here in Escondido and it such a nice place to stay this is my second time being here and I think I like it the best.

To start off, on our first day here Isaac, Elli and I went swimming. We were having tons of fun and we started to play leapfrog in the pool and you had to stand strait up when someone was jumping over you. Now the pool was only 5 ft deep in the deepest part so it was kinda a shallow pool. Well when jumping over Isaac in the 3 ft section it was a little difficult and during one of those instances I went head first into the water and NAILED my face on the bottom of the pool. I felt my nose hit the ground and heard it hit the ground. I swam up and told Isaac not to jump over me and asked if my nose was broken. Isaac said "yeah, and your nose is bleeding like crazy" so I got out of the pool and put my towel on my face. Isaac came up said let me see, then proceeded to say "Oh! Your face is fricked up." At this point I decide that my nose isn't broken but just damaged. So I headed to our room and this is what I saw when I get there.

We called the front desk and asked if they could someone with some medicine and a bandaid because stitches wasn't going to do anything for this bullet hole. So the resort's little security guy came and put some ointment on it, and a bandaid and gave me some extras and left. So for the last 24 hours I have been walking around with a bandaid on my nose and I look like I had a nose job.

Today we went an visited the San Diego Temple and then went and visited this little historical Mormon Battalion place in Old Town San Diego. It was very informative and and fun I really enjoyed it.

This background almost looks fake to me it is just so unbelievably beautiful.

Dad volunteered to get dressed up like a soldier. And Elli of course is telling dad to look at me so I can take a picture.

Merry Christmas

We went and visited Aunt Dana, Grandma Lorelei and Marisa on Christmas day. We ate dinner and played games and had a great time. Thanks Dana.

Christmas morning was a little cold so Isaac put those stocking to use.
Dad gave a Isaac a gallon of rainsoft body wash for a present.

Isaac surprised me with my favorite perfume. He is such a nice brother.

I replaced Dads sludge hammer that I broke splitting wood

Elliana gives Mom pedicures so she gave Mom this foot file.

This is Dad's balanced Christmas diet.

Isaac wasn't a completely good boy this year he got a bag of ash and coal in his stocking.

Elli with the traditional orange.

And last but not least Dad and Isaac got a sweet present this year. (I reloaded it so hopefully it works this time.

What I've Been Up To

Since I've been home I have been lucky enough to see Elliana's and Isaac's sporting events, so here are a couple pictures. Lately I have lost motivation to clean the house so I have been spending my time reading the scriptures, practicing the piano, practicing leading music, learning new primary songs, listening to pod casts, and working on mission stuff. The current progress on my papers is that I am done with all the medical stuff I just need to solidify my funding. My goal is to have my papers in by the end of the year. Also to finish the Book of Mormon before the end of the year.

I have been really enjoying my new calling of primary chorister (probably the best calling I have ever had). This Saturday is the ward Christmas party and the primary children will be singing "Christmas Bells Are Ringing" and "When Joseph Went to Bethlehem." The later is my favorite it is really a pretty song.

This is Elli at her soccer game she is number 10.

This is her playing the position of Goalie

This is Isaac's basketball game he is number 50.

That's Isaac boxing some guy out waiting for the rebound.

Hopefully this works this is a video of Isaac throwing William up in the air while we were at Luke and Kaylene's. The first toss is a little iffy but it makes me laugh every time I see it.

Back At The Farm

First off I have to thank the Shillig 4 family for making my stay at their home AMAZING. We had so much fun and if you get a chance to go visit them it is a ton of fun. So thanks again I love you guys and miss you. :)

So since I'm at the farm and I have a lot of down time I thought I should start going through the house and clean it like no tomorrow. This is a little before and after pic of the closet in the dinning room. So far I've done the downstairs bathroom, my room, the coat/game closet, the double door closet by the stairs, and of course the dinning room closet. It's been keeping me really busy and I've been able to help out the family.

Before

After

Yesterday I kinda felt like super woman because I split wood, built a fire, kept it going, cleaned the dinning room closet, made cake bonbons, and put together/made Isaac's costume. He is Woody from Toy Story. I was going to be Jessie but I just didn't have time to make my outfit. So I think this will be the first Halloween that I will not be dressing up for. This was Isaac and Elli before school this mourning.

Thank You Shillig Family 1

I apologize for not blogging much over the past few months. My internet situation was a little crazy. But that's beside the point. What I wanted to blog about today is how grateful I am that I had the opportunity to live with the Shillig 1 family. I lived there for the last 6 months and it was a wonderful experience.

I recently decided that I want to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and in that decision I decided to move back home to California. I am going home so I can do all the preparations for going on a mission. I figured it would the best place to do all the medical stuff I need to do. So obviously I won't be living with the Shillig 1 family any more. To show my appreciation to them I want to do a shout out to them all. I'll start from the youngest.

Gwen

I moved in when Gwen was only 8 days old and it has been amazing seeing her grow. Gwen is wonderful baby she is already so mobile and she is only 6 months old. I love when she falls asleep in my arms and when she speaks baby language. I loved watering the garden with her on my hip and I think she did too because she would always watch intently. I am grateful for every minute I spent with her.

Chloe

I could not believe how smart Chloe is when I first moved in. She has such an imagination and a lot of personality. I loved it when Chloe would want me to sing to her when I would put her down for a nap, she would always have me sing primary songs (I like to see the temple, I am a child of God, ect.). Chloe always wants to pray at meal time. Most of all I love that she started calling me Aunt Audge all by herself.

Dallin

Dallin is a very smart boy and loves to play. I was fortunate enough to be there for his baptism. I'm glad I got to share that experience with him. Dallin was quite the helper when I dug the garden. He and I would play catch and I enjoyed playing crazy eights with him. He would also let me ride his bike whenever I wanted. I'll miss my cards buddy.

Madison

Madison is an excellent helper and an avid reader. She and I read Harry Potter 7 together and it was hard for both of us wait to be together to read it. She is such a little scientist, I love talking about plants and animals with her. Sometimes she reminds me of my self when I was her age, only she is a lot smarter.

Hailey

Hailey and I were roommates and it was a wonderful experience. She is the cleanest roommate I have ever had. She has grown into such a beautiful, funny, and spiritual young woman. She skipped the 8th grade while I was here and I was able to see her be submerged into high school life. I sometimes was able to pick her up from school and it would just be me and her in the car, I will miss our little talks.

Brandon

Having a nephew that is only three years younger than me is something I wouldn't give up for the world. When I was in 3rd grade I got be Brandon's partner on a field trip because the 3rd graders were partners with the kindergardeners. Growing up Brandon and I would always wrestle and even till this day we still do. Brandon is one of my best friends. He is so funny and isn't afraid to act crazy. He is such a good older brother and a good helper to his mother. I will miss staying up late and just talking with him and Mandi.

Aaron

Aaron is my oldest brother and I am glad he is. He is such a wonderful person who is so giving. He is the one who suggested that I come live with him and I am so glad he did. He always wants to go do fun things or show you something cool. I enjoy playing on the Xbox with him because even though he blows me out of the water every time he's nice about it. He is a great patriarch in his home and makes his home a home of prayer (even at 4:30 in the morning sometimes, when he leaves for work). He was always there when I needed him even when I played it off like I didn't need him. He such a great brother and I love him so much. Thanks bro.

Mandi

Mandi and Aaron got married when I was very young so she has always been my sister. She was there at my baptism and when I entered high school life. She one of the best examples of a mother that I have. She and I have been close for a long time and I am so grateful for our relationship. Being with her for the past 6 months is one of the highlights of my life. I loved making jam and cooking with her. She is such a strong righteous woman who is very talented. She is so creative, caring, intelligent, neat, fun, wise, and so much more. I thank God for putting a friend like her in my life. I love you Mandi, so much.