Easter Bunny

I was able to take the kids to Bass Pro Shops to see the Easter Bunny. We had to wait in line for a bit but they were excited. Once they got there, they really didn't know what to say to him. I took a few pictures myself which turned out better than the one they gave us since their flash wasn't working.

I don't think the kids think the Easter Bunny is as exciting as Santa but they do love Easter.

A New Car

Since we are going to be staying here in Manteca for a while and since Jesse has meetings as a member of the bishopric that he needs to go to, we decided to get another vehicle. I think I am more excited about it than Jesse is. It will be nice that I'll have a vehicle during the day if I ever need it. We found a 2014 Ford Focus. It had a salvage title but there had just been some damage done to the front driver's side of the car. They fixed it up and it runs well. The blue book value for the car was around $12,000 but we were able to get it for half that. There is an oil leak and an issue with the clutch but it's still under warranty so we aren't going to have to pay for it. Just another blessing from our Father in Heaven.

Home

Since Jesse was put in the bishopric and he also took the permanent job, we decided that since we wouldn't be able to come home as often it would be best to rent our house so it would be taken care of while we were gone. It was very emotional and taxing to go though everything in the house, throw things out, donate others, and then pack everything else. I have lived in that house longer than I have lived anywhere. We were so thankful for Eddie, Bernie, John Paul, Ammon and Shyrelle Simmons, and Robert Brunner for all their help packing, moving, painting, and cleaning. We got the house looking so nice and I was sad that we weren't even the ones who got to enjoy it.

One of the biggest projects for me while we were there was repainting Cambria's room. I let her pick out the color originally and she chose bright, bubblegum pink. It really didn't look too bright while I was painting it but once it dried it was almost overwhelming. Cambria loved it! I knew not everyone would appreciate the pink so I painted over it. We ended up going with a mint green and it turned out beautifully. Her room ended up being my favorite room in the house. The kids even helped me paint a bit.

This picture doesn't do it justice but it's the best one I got.

The kids also had fun playing with friends and spending time with Grandpa and Grandma. It was sad to leave and I'm still sad when I think about going home and not being able to go "home" but I know it's for the best. We were blessed and we got renters right away that we felt good about. I know Heavenly Father is leading and guiding us and I just need to keep remembering to put my trust in Him.