January Happenings

Well, the holidays are past and January is here. Still no news on the job front - the market is awful right now - but we keep trying and hoping that something will pop soon. Keep us in your prayers!

Thinking that the contract for Cordell was going to happen immediately for his new job we made some fun plans for January - you know, get those few days of vacation living in before we have to work again! (And the contract has been delayed for several months, so we are back to square one - Dang!) Well, so much for the best laid plans of mice and men....

Southern California has had exceptionally wonderful weather this year. Sunshine, 70'2 to 80's, blue skies, bits of wind, just perfect. Reminding us of why we live here! So we headed to Catalina for a few days of diving, relaxing and sunshine. Cordell's brother and sister in law, Steve and Sandy, were talked into going with us. Believe me, with this weather, it didn't take too much talking!

Steve and Sandy are so fun to be with - we played games in the evening and loved our ocean view rooms!

We had a great time feeding the pigeons on the Green Pier - till someone came by and told us they were covered with lice and we probably shouldn't let them touch us! Ewww!

And if there was ever any question as to why people pay higher prices to live here, this is the answer! It was wonderful!

And since it was so beautiful in California, Janette decided to go and visit Katey in snowy, cold, freezing Utah! Why does she always want to go in January????? This could be a total study of contrasts.

This sign says it all!

We laughed at this picture - no Janette hasn't fluffed her hair like the locals! The slight wind and static electricity in the air did wonders for the look, though! What do you think - shall I make a change to "The Look?"

We made sure we did the "culinary tour" of the Provo area. We visited and did our fine dining at places like Cafe Rio (steak salad - yum!), Sonic (cherry limeade), J. Dawg's (the best hot dogs ever!), Zupo's (great soup and sandwiches) and Happy Sumo - where I actually enjoyed the sushi, chicken of course, no raw seafood for this one!

It was so fun to be with Katey and Daniel. I love these guys. They are such good people - and way cute, too!

So, back to reality for us. In spite of everything going on, the challenges we are facing, etc., I realize that I have so much to be grateful for in my life. I am surrounded by a great family, friends, church members, and am amazed at how many blessings have been showered upon us.