Lately

I went to work today!  Hooray!  The kids were so funny, they asked me questions like "Mrs. Deceuster, why were you sick?" and "Mrs. Deceuster, how did you get sick?"... etc...

Anyway, just thought I'd put up a post about what we are really up to.  As much fun as it is to blog about random things I want to buy, events I want to go to, and stores I love, it's time for a real update.

Let's see, we move in less than a month!  It's crazy because I feel like we haven't gotten anything done and we are not ready to leave yet.  But, we'll figure it out.  Lately we have been debating whether we want to hire movers to do all the work for us, or just get a truck and do it all ourselves.  My vote goes to movers, but still not sure if it's worth the price.

We found someone to live in our condo too!  We're actually having Dan's brother, Ethan, and his wife & baby live here.  It's quite a relief to have someone live here that we know and trust.

Dan has already started working for his new company.  He works from home and I can tell he is sick of being at home all the time.  He's a very social guy, so I think he is really looking forward to working in an office again.  He also spends lots of time on the phone trying to work things out with his co-workers in St. George.  It'll be much easier for him to work once we get down there.  But... I think he likes his new job.

As for my job, my last day is Friday.  I am excited and sad.  I will miss those cute kids, but there are some aspects of the job I will not miss.  The next two days will be spent training the new person.  Once I get to St. George I haven't decided what I'm going to do.  I will probably wait to look for a new job after the holidays. 

We are getting excited to move, but I will really miss being close to family and friends.  Luckily St. George is not too far away.  I will also miss Gap, Zupas, and Carrabbas... three places not in St. George.  I am however, looking forward to warmer weather, having a pool, and a change of scene.  It'll be an adventure, for sure.

I also love...

Hmmm... what should my random post be about today?  I really thought I was going to go to work this morning.  I even got up early and got ready, which I think took all of my energy for the day.  So I had to find a sub and can I just tell you, it was kind of awkward!  I was calling people super early in the morning and I didn't have much of a voice.  I mean, it's one thing to lose your voice while talking on the phone to a friend, but it's much different when calling a complete stranger!  haha... needless to say, the last person I called and got out of bed, said he could sub for me.  Thank you stranger!   

So here I am still at home and what have I been thinking about today... Bath and Body Works!  Ever since I got their email showing off their new holiday fragrances I have been wanting to make a trip over there (I'm sure you can see how much I love the holidays).  My favorite products are the foamy soap and the wallflowers.  I got some for fall and I loved them, so I most definitely need to get some for winter.

And now, just for fun, I am going to put a poll on my wall.  I want you all to vote on which Bath & Body Works winter scent sounds the best to you (and who knows, I may even purchase the one with the highest # of votes)!  I love polls :). 

Enjoy!

I love Costco!

So I know there are some people out there who are way into Harry Potter... that is not us.  We like it though.  I have read some of the books and Dan likes the movies and of course we are planning on seeing the final movie this month (well the first half).  Now onto the real purpose of this post, the other day I was at Costco and I found all 6 movies in a set for only $33.  It seemed like a pretty good price and then I saw that it also came with 2 vouchers for tickets to see the 7th movie.  So 6 movies plus the price of 2 movie tickets all for $33?  Great deal!  So I got it.  I couldn't resist!  haha...  I brought it home and Dan has now decided we are going to watch all 6 movies before the 7th one comes out.  Thus far 2 down, 4 to go! 

All I'm saying is I love Costco and Harry Potter is pretty good too.  :)  But really, for those who love/like Harry Potter and would be interested in owning the movies, I suggest checking out Costco. 

And you may be wondering, why all the post lately?  Well... I've been home sick the past 4 days!  I don't have much else to do except sleep, watch tv and post random blog posts, oh and watch Harry Potter movies.  What I initially thought was the flu has turned into a weird cold and it seems like it is definitely taking its time.  There may definitely be more random blog posts these next couple of days.

Holiday Expo

Today I decided I want to go to this...

Because it looks fun.  And if it has to do with the holidays, then I definitely know I'll like it!  It kind of sounds like festival of trees only closer to our house :) and it's in a couple of weeks!  Plus... admission is normally $5; however, if you bring a can of food to donate then you get in free!  Sounds great to me!  Anyone else interested?

p.s... if you click on the picture it'll take you to the website for more info :)

Halloween Week

I guess it is time for me to blog about Halloween.  We had quite the Halloween week last week... well mostly me, but Dan was there for some of the festivities.

It started with carving pumpkins on Tuesday night.  

Dan's pumpkin

I cheated

Me carving

Then on Wednesday, I went on a field trip to the pumpkin patch with the kindergarten.  We went to Rowley Farm in Santaquin and it had a cute red barn full of fun things for sale!  The donuts were super good.  I need to take Dan there some time.

With the other kindergarten aid

Friday was the Halloween party & parade at my school.

I was a pumpkin!  The kids really loved it.  Dan insisted on spraying my hair orange :)

That afternoon I went to a 2nd Halloween parade at my nephew's school.  Luckily it is just down the street from my work.

With cute Ryan, the skeleton

Mom was there too

And JanaRae with Andrew

Scary teeth!

Ethan came first dressed as a ninja

Then Jake the vampire,  normally his hair is red!

That night we went to our ward trunk or treat.

We decorated our car.  Most people didn't.  I thought you were supposed to!

And here's the crazy doctor!

That's all the pictures I took, but Saturday night we went to a Halloween Hunt.  We went to different businesses in the area and got clues by text message on our phone.  It was sponsored by my brother-in-laws company and they had a good turnout.  We got lots of great coupons and lots of candy!  The candy was my favorite part.  We also left a bowl out for trick or treaters.  We came home and it was mostly gone!  I'm thinking we had few kids who took lots, not lots of kids who took few.

Sunday I made a yummy Halloween dinner of soup in pumpkin shaped bread bowls, orange jello, carrots & olives, and pumpkin cake.  I love pumpkin cake!  I also love Halloween and this time of year.  It's so fun having Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas all in a row!  We've got lots to look forward to!