So it has been a little while since we have updated you on the happenings in the Bell house. Work has been going well for me. I am ready to be off of orientation. We have had quite a few pediatrics patients lately and I love it. My mom and I have been going to water aerobics. Mom goes three times a week Monday and Thursday evening at 7 and then we go Wednesday morning at 5. I go to the evening classes when I am not working, otherwise mom goes without me. The evening classes are quite a work out. My calves and arms are always so tired after the work out. Today we decided we are going to make christmas stockings so we went to JoAnn Fabric to pick out fabric for the different stockings. I think they are going to turn out quite nice.
As for Rick, he has been working with a guy at church for the last week and a half. It is temporary for now until he can find something more permanant. He is helping tear down a quad house for the time being. He has applied to a few new jobs at the begining of this week, so hopefully we will hear something. Also, Rick and dad have been going to the gym three times a week where they do weights for the first part and then swim laps in the pool.
We are still attempting to get things straight in the house. We just bought two new book cases so we can finally get the last of the boxes unpacked. Coal is enjoying getting into all of the boxes and claim them as his own.
Two weeks ago we were able to enjoy the company of Frank Bondurant who was here to do a seminar at the church. It was a wonderful seminar. I even took off Saturday so I could be there for the full day of meetings. We are told that he will be at our campmeeting this summer! Yay!!!
Last weekend we skipped out on church with the folks and drove an hour to Bannack State Park. It is this old abandoned gold mining town that was taken over by the state. There is some awesome history in the little town and you can take yourself on a guided tour of it all. Almost all of the houses are opened for the public to walk through. There is also a cemetary on the top of one of the many hills where one of the men buried there lived to be 118 years old. Afterwards we drove the back way home through gorgeous Montana country. It was quite an enjoyable day.
The girls are all dressed up for Halloween and were able to go trick or treating at the mall. The college here also lets the kids come through the dorm where they have their rooms decorated and pass out candy. This town really gets into Halloween.
We are told that if we are going to decorate for Christmas you have to do it at Halloween time because the snow and freezing temperatures come shortly after and you won't be able to decorate otherwise.
That is all that we can think of for now that is going on with us. Hopefully I will get my pictures developed soon and I can post some of what is happening around here. We love and miss you guys!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in Montana
Today Rick and I took a little trip over to Bozeman. It is about an hour away. They have a bit more shopping and a few more restuarants there. It was nice to get out of the house for a little bit as well and explore the area. We tried a new restuarant for lunch, Old Chicago, good food...bad service (at least this time around). All in all it was a nice little trip.
It was about 13 degrees this morning when we woke up. They had been calling for snow Thursday evening. We must be getting used to the weather because neither of us wore jackets and felt pretty good without. In Bozeman around 5 pm the winds starting picking up and it was getting pretty chilly. We got home around 6:30 and around 7:30 the snow started coming down. Right now the cars and deck are getting a light covering of snow. It is so beautiful to watch. They tell us we cannot eat the snow here because of the mines. I bought a nice pair of gloves today. I need to outfit myself for the cold weather here. Rick already has a lot of warm winter things since he spent a few years in Michigan. I am currently in the market for a nice pair of snow boats and snow pants.
On another note, Rick has a job interview next Tuesday. It is for the county housing department. He would be in charge of their computer labs. There are four altogether. We are hoping to hear some good news.
This weekend my mom and I, as well as some other church ladies will be going to the women's retreat. It is at Fairmont Hot Springs, which is just down the road from us. It is a resort with golf, pools and such. We will be able to go to the pools. Supposedly the hot springs warm the swimming pools. I am intrigued and excited to go. The speaker has some very good topics she will be presenting, so it should be a great conference.
That is about all the news for now. Hope everyone is having a great week. We love you guys!
It was about 13 degrees this morning when we woke up. They had been calling for snow Thursday evening. We must be getting used to the weather because neither of us wore jackets and felt pretty good without. In Bozeman around 5 pm the winds starting picking up and it was getting pretty chilly. We got home around 6:30 and around 7:30 the snow started coming down. Right now the cars and deck are getting a light covering of snow. It is so beautiful to watch. They tell us we cannot eat the snow here because of the mines. I bought a nice pair of gloves today. I need to outfit myself for the cold weather here. Rick already has a lot of warm winter things since he spent a few years in Michigan. I am currently in the market for a nice pair of snow boats and snow pants.
On another note, Rick has a job interview next Tuesday. It is for the county housing department. He would be in charge of their computer labs. There are four altogether. We are hoping to hear some good news.
This weekend my mom and I, as well as some other church ladies will be going to the women's retreat. It is at Fairmont Hot Springs, which is just down the road from us. It is a resort with golf, pools and such. We will be able to go to the pools. Supposedly the hot springs warm the swimming pools. I am intrigued and excited to go. The speaker has some very good topics she will be presenting, so it should be a great conference.
That is about all the news for now. Hope everyone is having a great week. We love you guys!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Settling In
We are finally settling in. There are just a few more things to put away in our living room. The people here are so friendly, we are loving it.
Friday evening we were invited to a church members home for dessert. The couple are very nice. They made us blueberry smoothies and peanut butter cookies. The conversation was nice.
Saturday we visited the Anaconda company. They meet at one of the company members home for church. This week church was held at a couples lake front home. As we listened to the sermon and sang songs we were able to look out on the lake and see the gorgeous mountains across the way. After church and dinner the host took Rick and I out on ATV's. We went way up in the mountains on these trails they have made for the ATV's. At one point I got off the back of the ATV Rick was driving so the boys could go down this huge hill. On the way down Rick ended up jumping off of his because it was about to roll. Now he has some nice battle scars. Rick let me drive for a little bit on the way back. We had so much fun!
Monday I started the new job. My preceptor is excellent. I really love the slower pace of this hospital. We have been about as busy as some of our somewhat busy nights back in Charlotte (and night shift is supposed to be the slow shift). Everyone at the hospital is so friendly. The ward has 28 beds. They have not been full for a while. We deal with Pediatrics, Oncology, Neuro, Orthopedics and a Telemetry patient here and there.
Today Rick and I went to the animal shelter. They have seperated the cats they have there by their age. We went into the room with the younger cats/kittens. I have never had a cat lick my ear and face before, they were all so loving....and chatty. One of them kept summoning me over to him on his little post. He was too lazy to come to me. Another one kept trying to climb up my leg. I pulled him off twice and the third time he jumped half up my leg and clung on. I would have taken them all home if we didn't already have a spoiled only child cat.
Rick is still hoping to get a job there. When he talked to them they said they probably would start interviewing next week. I may volunteer there once a week or so.
As you can see we are still loving Butte and really feel that God led us here. We miss you all and love you!
Friday evening we were invited to a church members home for dessert. The couple are very nice. They made us blueberry smoothies and peanut butter cookies. The conversation was nice.
Saturday we visited the Anaconda company. They meet at one of the company members home for church. This week church was held at a couples lake front home. As we listened to the sermon and sang songs we were able to look out on the lake and see the gorgeous mountains across the way. After church and dinner the host took Rick and I out on ATV's. We went way up in the mountains on these trails they have made for the ATV's. At one point I got off the back of the ATV Rick was driving so the boys could go down this huge hill. On the way down Rick ended up jumping off of his because it was about to roll. Now he has some nice battle scars. Rick let me drive for a little bit on the way back. We had so much fun!
Monday I started the new job. My preceptor is excellent. I really love the slower pace of this hospital. We have been about as busy as some of our somewhat busy nights back in Charlotte (and night shift is supposed to be the slow shift). Everyone at the hospital is so friendly. The ward has 28 beds. They have not been full for a while. We deal with Pediatrics, Oncology, Neuro, Orthopedics and a Telemetry patient here and there.
Today Rick and I went to the animal shelter. They have seperated the cats they have there by their age. We went into the room with the younger cats/kittens. I have never had a cat lick my ear and face before, they were all so loving....and chatty. One of them kept summoning me over to him on his little post. He was too lazy to come to me. Another one kept trying to climb up my leg. I pulled him off twice and the third time he jumped half up my leg and clung on. I would have taken them all home if we didn't already have a spoiled only child cat.
Rick is still hoping to get a job there. When he talked to them they said they probably would start interviewing next week. I may volunteer there once a week or so.
As you can see we are still loving Butte and really feel that God led us here. We miss you all and love you!
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