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Hello all!

I know I just updated you all last week about my job, but it has now switched again. I was all set to start at the CDC with the boys but on Friday, July 5th, I got a call from DaVita and was offered a job there. This was the job that I really wanted and was so excited when I got the call. After a couple hours of debate (about commute and the boys) I accepted the job. I will be starting July 29th! This is a full time position and will be getting $1.20 more than I would have been at the CDC. I will be working as a Credit Balance Specialist which is ensuring bills get paid and if they don't, I'll be making the phone calls to the customers. There are a lot of opportunities within DaVita and I'm excited to get started to see what my future has in store for me and my family.

Other than that, not much has changed. We are getting ready to head to California for a friends wedding, Gene. We are all really excited about it and hoping that a trip to Disneyland will be in the works. :)

The older kids will be flying back home while we are in California. They will attend the wedding with us and 1 day at Disneyland. We wish they could stay with us longer, but that just wasn't in the cards for us. This is the last summer we will have Devvin as he graduates next year and plans to join the Air Force afterwards. We are very proud of him and who he is becoming and can not wait to see what life has in store for him.

I hope all had a wonderful 4th of July and a great weekend. Here is one picture from our photo shoot last week. I hope to get the rest soon! Love to you all!

Camping Fun

In the beginning of the week, we really didn't think we were going to have good weather for our camping trip. It was raining for a good part of the week and then out of nowhere, it finally cleared up. We were to leave Friday when Duane got home from work. Of course, nothing goes 100% as planned with us. Being it my first camping trip that I had to get ready for, I wasn't sure where to start or what to do. Camping with my Grandparents growing up was easy because everyone else always got everything ready.

Needless to say, we didn't get out of the house until about 3 or 4 Friday afternoon and had a 2 hour drive to the campsite. We got out without to many problems and only remembered a handful of things we forgot but were willing to make do without.

I kept threatening that I was going to take phones away from everyone but I decided to see how they would do if I let them keep them. I was very shocked and surprised with all the kids. Hardly any use of the electronics. The kids were occupied with other things and just having fun with the family.

Since we have been back, we have been lazy. I'm sure the kids would rather be doing other things, but it's just to hot when there is no A/C to try and cool off for a minute or two. But, I refuse to complain about the heat because I do love it. :) Just have to adjust and make the best out of every situation.

Today I officially finished all my paperwork and drug screening for my new job. I will start July 22nd as long as everything comes back clean. Ha! I'm excited about this new adventure. At first it was the last resort for a job but now I'm embracing it. I'll be working as a FLEX (part-time) teacher at the CDC (child development center) where both kids will be at. There will be a lot of opportunities for me there and advancement. I'm crossing my fingers that a full time position will open up soon but only time will tell. Along with working where the kids are (but never in the rooms they are, which is good), I will be right next to the elementary school they will be attending in the coming years. I REALLY  like this as I will be able to volunteer and be an active parent in the school. This has been something that was a must no matter where I ended up working.

Anyways, I'll share some of the pictures from camping with you all. We also had family pictures taken last night and I'm hoping to get those back sometime next week. I will share those when I get them. Love to all and have a WONDERFUL 4th!