The Gray's

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

A NEW JOB!!!

On Oct. 6th I started my new job. I had a little falling out with Macy's and contacted an old manager I used to work for. I am friends with him on facebook and thought I would ask if he was hiring, and he was. I turned in my 2 weeks at Macy's on the 22nd of September and started at Deseret Book on Oct. 6th. I love my job!!! Travis says I come home so much happier, and I'd have to agree. It's such a different atmosphere, they care about their employees and their customers. I even won my first store contest with my group my first month. I am working at the DB on University Parkway next to the distribution center. I guess I'm trading in shoes and handbags for books and art. I'm ok with that though, I LOVE reading. I just finished The Undaunted by Gerald Lund. I wish it wasn't just one book, I wanted it to continue. I had never heard of the hole in the rock expedition and really enjoyed the history in the story. At the end of every chapter Lund tells you what is true history and what was fictional. Well now that this has turned into a book review. . . all I have to say is the next time you're in Orem, come see me!

Elder Carpenter going into the MTC

Of course the day that Kevin went into the MTC it was freezing. We thought we'd be funny with our brothers and sisters picture and have everyone wearing hats. I hope that Kevin is learning Spanish quickly. I can't believe I have a brother on a mission. That's still so weird to say. He's supposed to be my little brother, still in grades school, putting together knex, and watching Jungle book and 101 Dalmatians. When did everyone grow up! I miss him, but I know he's having the time of his life. I couldn't resist putting up the picture of him sticking his tongue out, it's just so Kevin. Good Luck Elder Carpenter!!

Family Pictures

Before Kevin left on his mission we got the fam together for some pictures. This was really interesting!! With 5 little ones I think it's impossible to get everyone looking at the camera and smiling. Melanie took the pictures for us and Sean tried to get the kids attention. I think he's gonna need some more practice before he has kids. He finally found a game that Cambria liked, it was throw the pinecone up in the air. It made her happy though, and I guess that's what counts. We got tons of pictures, but these were the best. This is also my favorite picture of Kevin.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Carpenter Family Reunion

So I am once again playing catch up. I've had all these pics on my computer forever but our internet kept going in and out and finally we just canceled it and went through someone else. Well, when the new company got here they couldn't get a signal so we were still without internet. Linz and Bryson recommended a company they used and TADA we have internet. It's so nice to get on and not have to wait forever for it to pull up a page. Or whenever the winds blowing not be able to get on at all. So now I have to catch up on the last couple months. The Carpenter Family Reunion (CFR) was so much fun. Travis was there this year which made it so much better. Last year he was pig hunting in Texas. We got up there Friday night and set up our trailer. Saturday morning we went and watched all the 5K and half marathon runners. The auction was on Saturday afternoon and I made this super cute witch hat. I am not a crafty person so this was a big deal for me. We also worked on a craft while up there. It's these really cute picture blocks. But. . . . I haven't finished mine yet. I'll post a pic when it's done :). Saturday was also the big BYU vs. Oklahoma game. BYU was picked to loose. Travis worked all day trying to set up a satellite so we could watch the game in our trailer. It started pouring rain and still he was out in it trying to get a signal. It was all for nothing though, the stupid thing never worked. So like every other year we listened to the first game of the season in Trav's truck. The game was amazing!!! BYU won, it was incredible. We did end up watching it after we got home. But it was still fun to listen in the car. That night the played The Price is Right we got to see the final showcase after the BYU game was over. Sunday we got up early and went to my grandparents house to shower then go to 9 am Sacrament meeting. 25 people showered and bathed at my grandparents house before church, I am still amazed that we do it every year. And we usually add one or two each year now that we're all getting married and having kids. After church we had a big lunch and then went to the old homestead for some family pics. This is just a few of.

I have a lot more on my facebook page. My mom has some too, I haven't seen them yet though. After the fun of family pics we went back to camp. Then we had the sawdust dig. The kids (little and big) are excited for this every year.

I love the CFR. We play games, talk with family, and eat good food. People can't believe how close my family is. Sunday night we got the trailer packed up as much as we could and tried to get the boys to bed early. Monday morning we got up and hit the road. We met Trav's family at Lagoon. We were there all day. We had so much fun. We went to Lagoona Beach and even though it was a little cold, we still had fun. We didn't think that Keira would have much fun though, so she stayed with Aunt Lissa and Grandma. I like some roller coasters but some. . . you have to do some major talking into for me. Well, that's what Travis had to do for wicked. He got me on, and it was fun. I'm just glad it was so fast I didn't know what was going on. We went on a few rides like that. I think the wild mouse scared Trav the most. That's one that doesn't scare me :). After all the fun at Lagoona Beach we went to Firehouse Pizza. It was delicious!! All in all, a very good Labor day weekend.

CFR 5K and half marathon

These are the 5K runners.

Leslie took 1st place. She didn't push the stroller all the way. Her hubby is behind her. She just pushed it a little ways. This was the first race she won. YAY LESLIE!!!!!

Dana took 2nd place.
This year at the reunion they decided to have a half marathon and 5k race. Brenda and Kalvin (my aunt and uncle) helped set everything up. We had a lot of people participate and even more cheering on. We started yelling and cheering everyone on as soon as we could see them. It was a lot of fun and everyone got a medal. I think we will be seeing this race from now on every year.

CFR Half Marathon pictures

My Uncle Kalvin came in 3rd. That is Marcus, my cousins little boy, running beside him. He ran down the road so he could run the last little ways with him.

My Uncle Mark took 4th place. I think I could put him under the crazy category with my grandpa. He doesn't train for any of the marathons he runs. He just tries to push through them.