Things are going good

Well can I just say that things are going great! I finished school...graduation on Friday! I am just chilling at home trying to figure out this new stay at home job and other ways to make money so when the baby comes I can have some stuff to do on the side. Also Jake is finishing this last week and then finals. Things are going great! This past week I finished student teaching, turned in all of my work, and said Sianara to BYU! What a great experience though. As I first applied to BYU I thought, "what am I doing?" I never wanted to go to BYU but as this past week came to a close I realized all the many amazing people, friends, advisors, associates, and experiences I have had at BYU. How blessed I was to go to such an amazing school. I could never repay my Heavenly Father for the many miracles that have happened for Jake and I as we have started our family, struggled through school, had many church callings, have moved, and made lots of friends. He knew we were determined to finish school and he has looked out for us this whole time. I can't even count the countless blessings but to name a few just to tell him how appreciative I am for his guidance over us as we have gone to school and started our marriage:
-Jake's surgery: When we found out Jake had to have surgery we had no idea how we would pay for it. 3 months into our marriage we were supposed to pay for this surgery which could cost up to a few thousand dollars. Well he took care of it. The financial center at the hospital knocked off all but 50 dollars of our bill so all we had to pay was the deposit ($250) the $50 and the copays of his visits. What a blessing!
-SMART Grant: During our journey through school we received FAFSA which was a huge help but during our adventure to Logan money was a little more scarce but don't worry, He got it handled for us. Jake heard about this grant and someone told him to apply. Just because Jake was in a computer type major he got $2,000 a semester for 2 years. That is an extra $8,000!!! What a blessing!
-Oracle: Jake got the great internship 2 summers ago which gave us the excuse and expenses to live back in Utah county. He was making over 20 dollars an our as an intern. Which also helped his resume to get his job now.
-Countless Jobs: Jake decided to take a pay decrease last year to leave his dad's work to go to Emergency Essentials. Just a month ago he got his job at Ebix Exchange because of the work that he did at his old job. Also Jake's amazing job now that gives us AMAZING insurance, helping him work through school, and great people and pay. What more could you ask for!
-Being pregnant while student teaching: One of the only things they told us not to do while student teaching...yeah you guessed it. I am a rebel. A few months ago Jake and I decided it was time to start our family. Well who wants a student teacher who is throwing up all the time or not showing up due to sickness. Well I knew it was what we were supposed to do so we still decided to start our family. I never once threw up at school. I only threw up a total of 3 times while student teaching. I had the most amazing cooperating teacher and supervisor. I just prayed every morning that I would be okay.
-The many people who have helped us in other ways and you know who you are. How grateful we are to you for taking care of us! Love you all!

Just my testimony of Heavenly Father knowing exactly what we need and the many blessings that come from following what He wants of us and how he is also aware of our wants.

Done with student teaching and....

I'm pregnant! Today was my last day teaching and Friday is my closing seminar. I am almost done! Also I am about 12 weeks pregnant and I am due the end of October. We are pretty excited. I have been really sick but not throwing up hardly at all. Thank Heavens! Other than that we are just excited for the upcoming months and time to celebrate a trip to Houston for Jamie's wedding, our 3rd anniversary, both of our graduations, and lots more weddings and partying. It will be a fun couple of months. Also hopefully will be taking a cruise before the baby comes! Well that is all. Hope you all enjoyed our little update.

General Conference coming up

Can I just say how excited I am for conference this weekend?! Maybe it is me just wanting it to be the weekend but I feel like I really need something right now. I had a friend say something a while ago and gave advice about serving people when you are feeling down in the dumps and so I have decided I am looking for more opportunities to serve. I am a little busy now but this past Sunday my little prayer was answered. This next month I am going to teach Relief Society in our new ward. It has lifted me up already and what do you know...the lesson is on service. So since I have been a little busy I have asked for help to enjoy student teaching more and to find more ways that I can serve my students. But other than that I am excited for conference for some more uplifting material. I am needing a little bit right now and I think there is going to be some amazing stuff. I always love watching or listening to conference. Hope you all enjoy your weekend. Before I go...I would love to hear your opinions on service that you have received or that yo have given that has impacted you. Thanks!

3 1/2 Weeks Left!

Wow the second part of my student teaching has gone by sooo fast! I can't believe I am actually almost done with school. I am so excited. I am mostly excited that Jake will be done because him doing full time school and work is lacking on the Lynette time. Not so much fun! Also this summer is going to be great. We are starting to figure out what we are going to do about the whole house thing and already wanting to move out. We love my parents but it is so different living on your own and having your own family. No money can ever replace that. Also trying to figure out what I am going to do in the next couple months is going to be very interesting. Well that is about it for us I will keep you up to date on what will be going on in the next couple weeks.

Officially Moved

So it is official we have moved in with my parents. It actually isn't as bad as I thought it would be. Hey and saving up a couple more thousand for a down payment will definitely be worth it. So we will see how the next few months go. Also my parents are great about keeping to themselves anyways. I am just really excited for Jake's new job to start and him getting into it especially because his job now has been a little poopy lately. Yay for awesome jobs that pay good money and treat you great! We are just really excited for this year and the new changes we are going to see. How truly blessed we have been. Also thanks to all those who helped us move yesterday. We really do appreciate it!

Jake got a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay!!! Jake got a job in Park City. Jake started looking for job really the end of January and beginning of February. Well after one horrible interview (the biggest jerk ever who told Jake he was dreaming of making that much money), 2 great interviews, and two phone interviews he got a job! This job he interviewed on Monday then had a phone interview on Friday with practically an offer and then they called Monday and offered him the job. We took it and we are moving this Saturday. It has been moving really fast but we are so excited! He is going to be s Software Developer at EbixExchange. We are hoping that we can save up some money and buy a house in a the next year or so. A lot of changes in our life. We are excited for him to start him job but so sad to move our area, ward, and friends. So here is to amazing blessings and realizing that the Lord hears our prayers!

Good Day!

Today was such a good day! I was a little worried because first period was going slow but then we got to second period and we had so much fun! I did a fun little activity but they were actually interested in budgeting. I made it fun and gave some funny (or should I say really crappy) statistics about Utah and how bad we are with money and they were interested. Also they loved all my stories and just talking about money and whatever was on their mind. I then had FCCLA activity today and we made cards for a Juvenille detention center. Then came home to my AMAZING cheesecake that I made last night. I tried it for Thanksgiving and it didn't work out very well so I tried it again. Have got a lot of homework done and life is just good. My students are starting to like me (at least when their friends aren't around). For the most part it is going good. There are some things that really aren't going good but I will keep those to myself. Also Jake has had lots of people calling for interview for jobs so everyone just keep him in your prayers. He got a little discouraged after a punk interviewed him yesterday. He laughed when Jake told him how much he would like to make. The guy said to email him if he got that much in this economy (news flash: he has got offered more but they needed him full time so he couldn't) get over yourself dude. I am sure something will work out we just have to be patient...but as of today everything is going really good! :)

Cheesecake:

graham cracker crust (the larger size)

Filling:
2 pkgs cream cheese
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c sugar

Second Layer:
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 pt sour cream

Mix ingredients for first layer and pour into graham cracker crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Take the pie out and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then mix together the second layer (I do extra vanilla) and put spoonfuls around the edge. Then move along the edge and slowly move in while smoothing it out. Then bake at 275 degrees for 7 minutes. Let cool for a couple hours or over night.