Saturday, July 12, 2008

A Beautiful Summer Day

Hi family, quick update from the Clarks. The boys are outside playing in the pool. The older girls are working, Pyper is napping and poor mommy is still suffering from a nasty sunburn she got at Coulon Beach (along with everyone else that was there). I think it was a combination of a tricky sun (hiding behind clouds) and lousy spray on sunscreen. I'll bet that's the last time Heather uses that crap. Thankfully the baby came out unscathed. She's oblivious to the whole thing.

Yea I'm still out of work. I tried to file unemployment but discovered that I am not eligible because I was an independent contractor last year. So I've gone to the state for help but as part of the deal, I have to report to their office daily for 6 hours a day to look for work from their location. Oh well, there's worse things. Still hopeful that it's a short term problem. I'm really tired of these contract jobs that come and go. It's basically feast or famine. So trying to find something stable and permanent this time around.

Christian has been out visiting for a few days and will be here a few days more. He loves it and is having such a great time. We love it too. Longer visits are definitely better. All of the boys are enjoying the new neighborhood (actually we all are). All sorts of friends close by, a park, walking distance to the store, etc.

We have some friends in the ward that are considering helping us to buy this house. That would be so awesome. Then we could settle down and stop moving for awhile. just need to secure employment first - and benefits would be nice too.

Nicole is still working at the Seven Salon in Bellevue Square. She's been there over a year and I think she's ready for a change. Heather is working at Starbucks as a shift supervisor and is working towards being an assistant store manager. Nicole is still dating Louis - going on 4 years now. There's always rumors of engagement but I'm not holding my breath. Heather's dating a guy that's going into the Army this Monday. Not sure what will happen there.

Pyper is sitting up now all by herself and can hold her bottle too. Ahh to get so excited over the simpler things in life. Still not getting up on all fours yet so no crawling. and I'm in no hurry to have her mobile either. She can lay around for another year for all I care. Not ready to childproof the house yet.

ok well that should catch everyone up for now. I'm sure I missed a bunch of stuff but Heather can come back later and blog some more.

Adios for now, Dennis