Update

The routine of life has kept us busy and I didn't realize how long it has been since an update.  Jordan's parents came down from Colorado to spend Thanksgiving with us.  I was a little nervous about hosting Thanksgiving at our house for the first time but everything turned out perfect.  I decided to try brining the turkey and it turned out amazing.  Dinner was sooo good!!

We kept tradition alive and Jordan's Mom, Vanessa and I went shopping early Friday morning.  I didn't find anything on Friday but Jordan and I got up early on Saturday and we found all kinds of amazing deals.  We looked at a new computer for me since my completely died.  So it looks like that is what Jordan is going to be getting me for Christmas this year.  I bought Jordan some tools that he has wanted....well he picked them out himself and then that counted as his gift from me.  

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I always think of my grandparents at this time of year.  I miss them so much but was amazed when all my cousins aunts and uncles shared stories of their favorite memories of thanksgiving with them on facebook.  It was such a fun way to remember them and feel close to my extended family while we are spread across the country. 

With the holiday season in full swing work has been so busy.  Not only am I working the late shift at work but I signed on for overtime three days a week.  I feel like I work ALL the time.  Jordan has been working from home on Wednesday's so we can spend time together and then we try to do a late date night on Saturday nights which usually ends up being a movie.  With all the hours, its a good thing that I really like working in the fraud department and I have been doing so well in this new position that they have been taking me off the phones to work special projects which I love to do.  I am working on moving into more of a detection role which I should qualify for in about four months.

We have been busy at church as well.  We spoke last week in Sacrament.  I talked on having faith and hope while enduring trials and Jordan spoke on being a true disciple of Christ.  We also got callings!!  Jordan was called to be the second counselor in the Elders Quorum and I was called to serve in the young women's as a beehive advisor.  We love our new ward and are really excited about our callings. I told Jordan that I knew I would be serving in the young women's as soon as I got my schedule at work.  Wednesday's and Sunday's are my only days off.  I am able to go to mutual nights!  Its amazing to see how the Lord works in our lives.

We are looking forward to Christmas and have our tree up and the puppies surprisingly leave it alone most of the time.  Tonight I made tons of sugar cookies to take to friends and then Jordan and Vanessa helped decorate them.  Even with the warm weather it is starting to feel like Christmas!!