hovey happenings

okay tons going on around here lately.
1. phill has got a new job. working on the atm's was really stressful for many different reasons so we got a new job. he is now the guest servicies manager at the lethbridge lodge. it is a really nice hotel in town. he will be in charge of the front desk area and anything that has to do with makeing the guests happy. it pays better and he won't have to be on call anymore. which is a good thing.

2. i was put in as the 2nd counselor of the young womens in our ward. super excited about this but a little scared at the same time. i haven't been in young womens since i was in high school and a lot has changed since then. did you know that they added a line to the theme. well i didn't and i was thrown for a loop on sunday when we recited it. kay will be in there after the first of the year and that is exciting also, but i look at the girls in there and i think that my little girl is just not old enough to be in there yet.

3. christmas shopping we are actually getting it done early. i only have a few more presents to buy and we are planning on doing that today. and i have them wrapped and under the tree. i think this will be the last year for santa. the kids are just getting to old now but jeh still has a little glimmer that he is out there so we needed to do it this year again.

4. we had a very wonderful surprise on thursday night. we were pixed by some family. the door knocked and of course the dogs went nuts so when we got to the door no one was there but a box of goodies. lots of candy, a gingerbread house to make, some oranges, a gift certificate to tony roma's for $60, and three $50 gift certificates for walmart. it was really nice and made us all feel really good.

anyway that is about all that is happening around here now. love ya all

christmas tree

here is our christmas tree. i totally love it. it just makes me happy to look at it. the last picture is a bit dark but it is on ornament that kay made. counting down the days with an advent calendar and we have to do a different activity each day. yesterday was to decorate the tree. tonight we have to make a list of 100 things we are grateful for maybe if i remember i'll post it on here so you can all see what we are thankful for.