Nothing Stays the Same!

Just since I wrote on my blog last night, the price of the book has gone up! They have changed the shipping fees, so now the recipe book is $20.60 each. I guess it is just like everything else...groceries, clothing, whatever... it is all going up!

If you go to the publisher and click on the book, it will take you to a preview page that shows the first 5 or 6 pages and the back cover. That gives you an idea of how the book looks. The pictures I scanned of Mom turned out pretty well considering they were tiny to begin with and not really great quality. I tried to pick the best ones to put in the book. I hope you like it! Let me know!

New Job and New Book!

I have worked at Walgreens for 3 days now and I think I have handled, touched and learned more about cigarettes than I knew in my whole entire lifetime! Did you know that Marlboro has 39 different kinds of cigarettes? When someone asks for a pack I just look at them blankly and ask them to point them out because I don't have a clue what they are talking about! Ha! I have also sold more condoms and dog bones than I even thought possible! What fun I am having! It really isn't a bad job, but standing in one place for about 8 hours at a time is a little hard. Hopefully after the holidays things will slow down a little bit!

I was so excited to come home today and find the new copy of Mom's recipe book in the mailbox. I had one printed to make sure that it looks the way I wanted. It turned out really nice and I think it will be a fun collection to have. It is a little more expensive than I wanted, but so what else is new! I guess $18 for a book is not really unreasonable nowadays and that includes the shipping and handling. I am setting it up so that those that want one can just use the button on my blog and go to the publisher and order one, or however many you want! The color is really nice and the paper and print is beautiful! Enjoy!

Finally, A Real Job!

Woo Hoo! I finally landed a job! It was a long search and I can't say how many applications I filled out, not to mention how many times I drove to town to fill out more! I guess because I said I can't work on Sundays most of them wouldn't even consider my application, but Walgreens here in town decided to take a chance on me. It will be scattered hours and probably working most Saturdays, but at least I have something for now. From what I understand, they are a pretty good company to work for, so hopefully it will work into being something good. So far everyone seems to be very nice and helpful. At least I won't have to drive very far to work which will save on gas, and hopefully make up for the pitiful wages I will be making. I guess we can't all have everything!

Everyone is gearing up for Halloween, including my grandkids. Marlene sent me a few pictures of them in their costumes. Anabelle is a little lamb and is growing so fast and getting so big that she can barely fit into her costume. Keaton, in his frog outfit, is so cute! I wish I could just pop up there to see them more often. Elie makes the cutest little witch I have seen!

I'm So Grateful

Just watching conference this weekend has brought tears to my eyes so many times when I ponder my blessings and just how fully we are blessed everyday. I loved all of the talks but when President Monson spoke this morning about "enjoying the journey" I had to smile because that is what I have been trying to live and to teach my family for the past few years. I realize that sometimes we have trials and challenges that seem overwhelming, but there is something good to be found each and every day. It was a reminder to me that Heavenly Father is aware of each of us and that He will answer our prayers. I have been stressing a little about finding a job and have filled out so many applications. I realize that when the job and time is right I will find what I need. I just need to have more faith and be diligent in my prayers and actions. I am so grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ and my knowledge that Jesus died for me and atoned for all of my sins so that I might be able to live with Him and my family eternally. This has been a good week. I spent a day with Carolyn and her girls. I love all of my grandchildren and find joy in the fact that they still want to play with me and include me in all that they do. I talked to Marlene and her kids. We have some great "Grandma, guess what" conversations. I spent a day with our new daughter-in-law Christie. We went to the mall and walked and talked and got to know each other a little better. She is a cute girl, and I am glad Travis found her. Life is good. I love my husband and children and grandchildren. I am so grateful for all we have!