Rants and Raves

I just wanted to rant and rave about the economy. I never thought our family would be effected by it until now. Kevin has been graduated from Wyotec since December and also has his associates with Dixie State. Kevin has been actively looking and applying for jobs since before he graduated from Wyotech and five months later he is still jobless. We honestly didn't think finding a job would be this hard. Ill admit he is no Doctor or Lawyer, but he is very smart and good at what he does. Not to mention graduating with a 4.0 average. I just don't get it, how can we be jobless...STILL!! He has even applied at Wal-Mart! WTH! Not even a call from the lowest paid employers...I have decided its not him...its the economy. After much thinking and research, I have come to the realization that it is his inexperience combined with lack of jobs. Employers out there are taking the EXPERIENCED mechanics and paying them what they would pay an En experienced mechanic, and with the job market so crappy these EXPERIENCED mechanics are taking the jobs. I don't blame them...a jobs a job.
Sometimes I wonder if we made a mistake by coming back to Logandale, or would things suck this much elsewhere?? Kevin has recently expanded his job search to other states and we are willing to go anywhere as long as we can take care of our family.
I feel like such a loser. We depend on his mom for help, and I feel like a little child. I am grateful for her help and understanding our situation. I really don't know where we would be if it were not for Yvonne and all of the moral support from the rest of our extended family. I really don't know what else to do except keep praying, applying and encouraging Kevin. I know he feels like a failure because he cant support his family right now, but he's not. I see him trying everyday. Some how he manages to keep himself together. No meltdowns, or giving up. My husband is a strong man and I feel so blessed to have him. I really could not have asked for a better father to my children. I love watching him play with the girls and read books to them. I tell him over and over that its not how much money you make that makes you a great father, its the time you spend with your children and the love you give them that makes you such an awesome father.
For now the job search continues and we will keep praying and hoping something comes up. For me, I will keep trying to have faith and to support Kevin. Fingers crossed..xxxxx

pictures

SO yeah I think we are nuts...this is Angela, Me, and My friend Kirsten we dressed up in Kambree's princess clothes and went to rent a movie sometimes I think I need supervision:) Kathryn Loves to ride the ponies at the fair:)

Kambree loves to pose..she is a Diva thats for sure.

Kirsten and I at the fair:) She is so Beautiful!

This is Amanda...we worked together at the fair

and I had a BLAST with her...I seriously could

hang out with this woman ALL day! She is so

BEAUTIFUL!

So behind

Above is Kevin playing with the girls....they LOVE to rough house on the bed...thats how Kathryn broke her elbow... The girls with their puppies that Nanna made..They still LOVE them to this day....

My monkey Thomas...He just turned 11! Man he's

getting so OLD!

This is Eddie...we met him through Kevins friend Adam

Eddie is from St George and Attends Wyotech along

with Adam..

Kambree's makeup face! She likes it more than me!

My little Tom Tom...I miss him...

So one day we went off roading in the snow...Adam just

could not pass up a chance to drive out on the ICE!

He is NUTS!!!

............And he got stuck about six times that day...

Kevin and Kackey...picture's fuzzy but i still like it..

This was before I shaved her hair off...oh and notice the

runny buggars all over her face..

This is Kathryn BEFORE the hair dye accident...and after

she fell off the bed and broke her elbow...she's one tough cookie!

I am soooooooo behind on posting pictures of my kids!

Aunt Valerie

My Aunt Valerie Roquemore lost her fight to breast cancer today. Im sad, angry and relieved that she doesnt have to fight anymore. Cancer has crept up on many of both Kevin and my family members this last five years. Im scared that it will get worse. Who will it creep up on next??

I know that Valerie is in the arms of our Heavenly Father and her children will be comforted by him. I know with out a doubt that they WILL see her again. Till We Meet Again Aunt Valerie...I love you.

This sucks and stuff

So we have been away from our girls for a week now and it doesn't look like we will be coming home any time in the next day or so....its -25 outside and the truck will not pull the trailer....yup its tooooo heavy....i cant breath outside and i packed all my winter stuff...boots, hats, and gloves...oh yeah to top it all off the truck is not doing so hot in this weather...its leaking coolant...yeah...i want to be home for kambrees birthday and just the thought of not being there sent me into a massive panic this morning...stress stress stress and more stress...i will never ever live in Wyoming again...THIS SUCKS!!!!!!

MOVE!

I want to thank Estherlynn and Brett Lee, and Grandma Whipple for helping make it possible for us to go home. You guys ROCK MY WORLD!! I cant wait to be with our family and friends. We are finally going home after a LONG cold year in Wyoming....school is done for Kevin. NOW ITS MY TURN!

My new NEPHEW!!!

Landon Charles Ryder

Aint he a beautiful little man....he was born December 31st and my sister went through more than 12 hours of labor all natural!!! yay DeAnna!!! I cant wait to meet him!!