House Hunting

Yes... You read it right! We are currently house hunting.

Here in Missouri, it is cheaper to pay a mortgage payment than to rent. We love living with the in-laws, but our plans to move into their spare home fell through. Apartments want pet-free zones or $200 more a month. We are finding lots of good prices, but few homes that fit our rigorous criteria!

There are a lot of processes to go through when you decide to buy a home. First, you need to look at your finances and determine whether or not you will be able to pay for the house. Second, make a list of the pros and cons of your current situation and compare it to the pros and cons of buying a house. Third, talk to a loan officer and learn about the criteria for a loan. From there, you can find out how much you will be approved for so that you can qualify for the loan. Fourth, find a realtor to help find the things that you are looking for in a house. A realtor will help you and work with your best interests in mind. Fifth, look at your options and fast and pray!

The most important process is to put the decision you are making in the front of your mind and discuss it with the Lord (if you are religious). Heavenly Father will let you know if you are making the decision in a way that he would be proud of.

I look forward to this process and to all the things that life has in store for us!

Reasons I Love Mother's Day!

According to the common view, Mother's Day is celebrated when a woman has raised, is raising, or is currently in the process of creating, a child. My wonderful husband believes differently! To him... Mother's Day is a celebration of Motherhood and the ability that we as women have to create and sustain a life inside of us for nine long months.

I do not fit the common classification of a mother, but Justin made me feel so loved by just being me!

I have always been the type of person who loves living things! aka... plants, animals, children.  So... To celebrate my love of life, Justin got me a new pet to raise! I am now the proud owner of a fish tank with little fishies for me to feed, love, and show off. We still have Suki, my herb garden, the bamboo plant, and our indoor fern.

And finally... The topic of my post! 

I love Mother's Day because it is our day to show our Mother's how much they mean to us and how much we love them.  I was unable to share this Mother's Day with my mom in person, but I got to speak with her over the phone. I spent Mother's Day with my Missouri family and it was beautiful! 

I love Mother's Day because it is an excuse for the men to dote on us and do whatever we ask! Justin barbecued and it was delicious!

I love Mother's Day because I remembered how important our role in this life is! It is so wonderful... This gift we have been given to nurture, love, support, and be an example. I can't wait for that time to come for me!

Love,

Mitzi

Jobs...Jobs...Jobs

In the past, I have been extremely blessed with my employment status!

My very first job, was at an embroidery shop in North Ogden. I walked in, filled out the application, and started the next day.

My second job, also known as my most recent position, was at LDS Business College. I was a scholarship recipient and I didn't even have to apply! They emailed me, asked me to send a resume, and called me in for an interview. I was so blessed to have my job at the College because it was the perfect position for me, and I was blessed to know some amazing people!

So... As you can tell, my experience job hunting has been extremely limited to NONE.  This last week has been... A roller coaster. I had an interview at one bank, for the teller position, and they seemed really excited to hire me... Monday I got the call saying I didn't get it. It has only been since last Wednesday that I have been applying, but two rejections has been hard! Oh well, just another opportunity to get a position that better fits my personality!

Job hunting is hard, but I admit, its a wonderful opportunity to rely on the Lord and to grow in many ways! Currently the most noticeable growth has been around my middle... But that's a story for a different day!

The weather here has been amazing! If it rains today, it will be the second rainy day in the last week and a half. I love the oxygen-filled air, the warm sun on my face, and the green grass outside the window!  I am becoming quite the bread maker! Four loaves since we got here, qualifies me for this title!

More updates later!

Love,


Justin & Mitzi