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We really just spent the year enjoying our location, and new friends in our new home of Surprise, Arizona. Not only do we love it here, but its close proximity to Heather's roots (southern CA) and to family in Utah. We still of course traveled to every state in the west this past summer to enjoy the Ives family reunion in Washington, and to see our missed friends from Oregon. Moving is always a happy/sad experience for us. The biggest adventure for Heather this year has been being Relief Society president. I have loved getting to know and love the sisters in our ward better as well as my Heavenly Father, and Savior. Dave has made the BIG decision to stay in the military for career, and signed on an additional 4 years that will take him to retirement. He decided that he likes the diversity he experiences, and the flexibility. He has enjoyed being the flight group commander and helping out all he is over. He really cares about helping people and not having to just look at his computer screen reading films all day (although suspiciously he does alot of that at home hmmmm.) Also, he is able to coach all of Jacob's sports teams and come home for lunch, and be with family more. The icing on the cake is the travel and incredible experiences we have through the military (we can't wait for Europe). For all these benefits we settle for a much smaller pay check, but totally worth it to us. Besides enjoying living all of life's experiences with our kids, Dave and I continue to sneak in lots of hobbies. And we love to get away (just the two of us) and travel to beautiful places. Below is a little bio and picture of each of the kids. Just click on the pictures if you would like to see them larger. If you like, you are welcome to scroll on down and see more in depth coverage of the Ives family happenings since I sarted this online journal in April. Just click on the monthly archives. I started out just using this to talk to my siblings and Dad, but have recently included friends. You're welcome to keep coming back for updates, and let us know what is going on with you too!!!! You can post comments or start your own blog for free at Blogger. com. It is really fun. You should give it a try. Let us know if you do.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
IVES FAMILY UPDATE for the year 2006
We really just spent the year enjoying our location, and new friends in our new home of Surprise, Arizona. Not only do we love it here, but its close proximity to Heather's roots (southern CA) and to family in Utah. We still of course traveled to every state in the west this past summer to enjoy the Ives family reunion in Washington, and to see our missed friends from Oregon. Moving is always a happy/sad experience for us. The biggest adventure for Heather this year has been being Relief Society president. I have loved getting to know and love the sisters in our ward better as well as my Heavenly Father, and Savior. Dave has made the BIG decision to stay in the military for career, and signed on an additional 4 years that will take him to retirement. He decided that he likes the diversity he experiences, and the flexibility. He has enjoyed being the flight group commander and helping out all he is over. He really cares about helping people and not having to just look at his computer screen reading films all day (although suspiciously he does alot of that at home hmmmm.) Also, he is able to coach all of Jacob's sports teams and come home for lunch, and be with family more. The icing on the cake is the travel and incredible experiences we have through the military (we can't wait for Europe). For all these benefits we settle for a much smaller pay check, but totally worth it to us. Besides enjoying living all of life's experiences with our kids, Dave and I continue to sneak in lots of hobbies. And we love to get away (just the two of us) and travel to beautiful places. Below is a little bio and picture of each of the kids. Just click on the pictures if you would like to see them larger. If you like, you are welcome to scroll on down and see more in depth coverage of the Ives family happenings since I sarted this online journal in April. Just click on the monthly archives. I started out just using this to talk to my siblings and Dad, but have recently included friends. You're welcome to keep coming back for updates, and let us know what is going on with you too!!!! You can post comments or start your own blog for free at Blogger. com. It is really fun. You should give it a try. Let us know if you do.
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6 comments:
Awesome updates...you're doing so well with this blogging thing! Can I copy your idea? I'm such a Heather-wannabe! ;)
Heather-
I loved getting a card from you and catching up on your life through your blog. You are so loved and blessed! Your family is beautiful.
I wanted to send you a Christmas card this year, but only had your Oregon address. I'll get you next year. :)
We are still here in Georgia and enjoying this life. I can't believe we are 36 and raising families. Wowie Zowie.
Love,Katy katyharlan@yahoo.com
Hey Heather!
Your family looks great!
We are surprised that you are staying in the military. We are trying to decide what to do...who knows at this point. We would love to be in Europe with you though!
Stay in touch. Cheri Olsen
Heather, It is so good to see how you and your family is doing via this blog thing. I miss talking to you and hope we can connect more often. I was bummed to hear I missed you some how on your oregon trek, I would of loved to have seen you again. Your pics are all gorgeous and I can't believe how big Lizzie and Leah are. I will send pics of my kids soon. Lily is 15 months now. Please keep in touch...--wendy
Love the fam pic!
Kennedy
i really like this picture! i REALLY liked it when i enlarged it--so i could see all of your faces, smiles,braces, expressions!!! heather, you look really pretty in this one! you all look mahvelous, simply mahvelous!!!!
nancy
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