Ellie and rockband.  

Life's little blessings

Joe & Karin's house, it's HUGE, don't be fooled with the photo....

Okay, the deaf child is just me being funny, but it is in the street that I live...

Okay, so, family as you know, I have not found that "ideal" job...as of yet.  But, I am looking forward to working as soon as I find that job.  I cannot believe how much living with my brother has helped me to calm down, and to prioritize my life.  I am still not happy with the singles ward scene, but I am more willing to "give it go!"  So, here are (finally!) some pictures of where I live in Aurora (a suburb of Chicago.)  

So, I know that I said I was going to post more pics of where I actually live, but my niece and nephew are TOO cute. Oma these are especially for you!!!















Ellie painting with Tante Ciara.



















The finished masterpiece...and the artist. This was done for Mommy, hope that you like it Karin!

the little guys

This is the cheese ball Matt. He is my favorite little guy!










Ellie striking a pose....in Ciara's shoes.

Our "lovely" trip to Aurora, IL.

This was the lovely trip across to the mid-west. I will post more of the place in Aurora that we live. We lucked out and live right on the edge of a forest, but are close the the railway for the city. I mean who can complain with a bike path literally feet away from your front door!

The IACA conference

This was the week from HELL seriously, and now it's over! Ciara and I enjoyed our little bartending stint and thoroughly enjoyed our $300 profit. I am going to miss Utah, but I am happy that I will now have a bike trail 10 feet from my house, and like the idea (very much) of living near a big city (Chicago) but in the forest.









The couple to the left are my favorite! They were from Canada, and they lived out in the wilderness and want Ciara and I to come and work for them in the forest. We shall have to see...





The next photo of the three are the friends that I made and I still kind of have a crush on Scott, just a little.