Don't be too harsh on my lack of blog creativity because I am just starting out. But I thought this would be a great way to keep track of friends and family that we don't see too often.

Also, I had an ingenious idea today sitting in training...I would use the blog to promote AmeriCorps and to get the word out in my community (and to all of you) about what it is and how you can help! As an overview, it is a volunteer and service organization under the govenment to promote literacy in grades k-12...and we are in need of volunteers at all of the schools, especially parent volunteers who help in classrooms and with tutoring reading. It is a blast and very rewarding either as a parent or AmeriCorps member. I'll keep it posted as I learn more about it myself! Stay tuned....

Just Starting Out

Well it has been four great months of being husband and wife! We are living in Roosevelt, UT and are finally getting settled into our little house. For those who don't know...Dusty and I met last summer at the Bridger Valley Ranch Rodeo over Pioneer Days in Wyoming. It was the best summer fling ever that now is forever. Dustin is a pumper for the oil field and is still running the ranch for his mom. I have been working for an early intervention preschool (which I loved) but have just started a new job at Roosevelt Middle School with the Ameri Corps program. I am so excited to be working with kids grades 4-6 and helping them (and their parents) to become better readers! Dustin and I just got back from an exciting family reunion where my family finally got to see Dustin's true colors and see why I fell in love with him. Now school is starting and the harvest is coming so life is about to get more routine--YEAh!!!!