March

March 2025

A little bit of March. It's June now. I have no idea what really happened in March, but here we go.

No pictures, but Brian started a new job at Medical Center Hospital. He is going back to his roots and working in Physical Therapy again. It's a change from the oil field. Overall it's working out well enough so far. 

We are sharing a car right now because he had a work truck when he was a safety guy in the oilfield. I sometimes take him to and pick him up from work, and I like the 12 minute one-way commute together. It's nice to hear about his day or to visit about some upcoming event. I also like to park the car and utilize the stairs at the hospital. When he had his finger amputated in September, I would walk the hospital stairs two or three times a day. I realized it was really good for my back. Now I can start my day with 27 flights of stairs, and I love it!

I've been trying to work on my personal history. I have probably 20 journals, spanning from when I was  thirteen years to now. However, I want to just type out a 2-4 page highlight reel. It's daunting, and I'm not making much progress, but a girl can have goals. 

When I was on ancestry.com, I found this cute picture of my Gran Vore I had never seen before. What a beautiful smile she had. It made me happy.

I'm still caring for my mom two days a week. It can be challenging, but I have come to cherish the hours I get to spend with her. I love this picture. She was going back to her roots by chatting on the phone while caring for her baby. I am trying to soak in the good hours when she is content (not agitated): snuggling on the couch, going on a walk when it's not too windy outside, and helping her eat. She is a blessing in my life.

It's fun to be at the house with my dad those days too. We get a chance to visit some, and I get a peak into his everyday schedule. (always taking care of my mom, exercising, family calls and visits, lunch dates, pool cleaning, etc) I also get to see him in action as he is online teaching his BYU Pathways. Those students are lucky. He is an excellent teacher. 

The other day, I had to interrupt his class. That was awkward. My mom was in her wheelchair and had bent over and gotten her finger stuck near the wheel. I could not get it out. I had to call in the big guns--my dad. We both thought we were going to have to call in the very big guns--the firemen. Luckily, he thought of dish soap, and it worked. Whew! We both have funny stories/adventures with my mom like that nearly every day.

Visitors! Brit, Ella & Char stop by several times a week.

He took Aubrey out to lunch one day. I like this picture because it is SO him. Notice his hand poking Aubrey's waist while I was trying to get a nice picture. He is always teasing.

Parker sent this crazy picture. I think it was mafia poker...or something like that. He is having lots of fun up at school. He is third to last on the right side. He is up at BYUI and living in Rexburg-kind of. Almost every weekend he is taking a road trip with frieto somewhere else in Idaho or Utah.

Brinley & Derek celebrating the day they got engaged last year--which happens to be Brian's and my anniversary.

When Bryn & Derek called to tell us the news last year, we were celebrating our anniversary--and Aubrey was included. (One of the bonuses of being the last born.) This was our anniversary picture this year-28 years.💗💗💗

We've had a couple of Relief Society activities this month, which I have enjoyed. I've always been social, and I am at a point in my life where my evenings are very open. Bring on the gatherings!

I love these Odessa 1st Ward sisters. I have grown up with several of them, served in callings with many of them and been served by literally every one of these ladies. 

Back row lft -rt: Melanie Ormsby, Anita Williams, Donna Thompson, Kimberla Payan, Olena Sanders, Natalia Winfrey, Angelique Vore, Cathy Bonifay, Taylor Wiest, Shari Martin, & Monica Jackman

Front row lft-rt: Darlene Williams, Emily Ormsby, Airi Billings, me, Britney Bird

Family Home Evening-We had Hudson with us for a couple of days so it made it feel a bit more happening.

I had a "GiGi day" with Kaide and introduced him to feeding the ducks. He was a big fan, more so before he tipped over (straight as a stick) and fell into the water, but still.

After feeding the ducks, we walked around the pond and then headed home to play some more.

Once we were back home, he got to try out his new shovel and pail. 

I love that his face was dirty from our morning outside.

He usually won't make time for books when he is at our house. However, Papa got him a new "Spidey and Friends" book and he was interested. We sure love having this little boy in our lives.

And for history's sake...have I mentioned we now have a jumper in our front room...and a ping pong table, a piano, and my t-shirts and heat press? We are not very formal around here, but we do like to have some fun!

Lastly, whew, Aubrey's SIP project was carried out in March. She worked very hard, and it was amazing to see it all come together. I am going to make a separate post with more pictures and a few more of the details.