When you play with fire...

I still feel pretty new to the Lines family, but I have learned one thing about Lines boys. They love fire, anything that can be lit or explode grabs their attention. We went out to visit my parents this weekend in the sticks because we were getting a little tired of the city life. Eric loves the open land and open range so to speak. No trip is complete without a fire, a motorcycle ride, and shooting. So at dusk Eric rounded up Kurtis and Shanna and build a good sized fire. He came into the house with a new hair do. No he did not bleach his hair, his poor hairs, eyelashes, and eyebrows were singed. The old saying rings true, if you play with fire, you will get burned.

"trust me folks it hurt really bad. my face really hurt in this picture"



Part two of Eric's adventure was a ride on the motorcycle to Sears point and Hidden Valley. He kept up with my dad and Kurtis even through the river bed. For last part of the weekends adventure, I regret I do not have pictures. Kurtis and Eric shot some Jackrabbits. They then skinned them and cooked some of the meat. It was pretty good and just a little on the chewy side. The shocking part of the story is that my Mom even tried some cooked Jackrabbit.

We really enjoyed our trip out to Hyder. If you are wondering what this 34 week prego did, I tried to stay off my feet as long as I could. I conjured up my Halloween craftiness to make a cute pumpkin shirt. My mom really did most of the work, but it was a combined effort. Check later for a halloween post.

On my mind

I have often wondered why I choose to work in pediatric oncology. I felt very strongly that it was a position I needed to take when I searched for jobs. I have worked at Pheonix Children's Hospital for almost a year and a half now. I can think of handfuls of patients who finished their treatment shouting ha ha to cancer's ugly face. I can also think of a few dear children who courageously fought life's toughest battle and returned home to our Father in Heaven where he welcomes them into an eternal victory. These children, how I can't seem to call them children, as they have more maturity and wisdom then their age should require, have taught me some of life's sweetest lessons of courage, love, patience, graditude, and hope.

Flu Shot

What do you do after a stressful day at work? Come home and stab your husband, well that's a little extreme. The hospital I work for gives free flu shots to all employees, so I got my flu shot a few weeks ago. I learned yesterday that good ol PCH can send any nurse home with up to two shots for her husband and family. I have been suggesting to Eric that he get his, but I think the barrier of driving somewhere and paying someone didn't fly. I called Eric from work and asked him if I brought a flu shot home, would he let me give it to him. He agreed. I went to occupational health and picked up a flu shot and stored it in my lunch bag until I got home. I don't think either of us would admit it, but I don't know who was more nervous. After a good alochol srub, Eric got his shot in his right deltoid and I even brought home a Wily Coyote bandaid for him. Good night nurse.

Cabela's

This Friday we went to our local Cabela's out in Gendale. Eric was in heaven just being in the same building as guns, knives, and any kind of camping gear you could imagine. Cabela's also has an array of stuffed animals that people have donated. I was shocked to see a 12 foot Elephant hailing from Botswana Africa. What do a pregnant lady and an elephant have in common? Nothing! He still has at least 13,000 pounds on me! The picture is not as impressive as the real deal.

Go Devils!

A good friend of ours gave us some tickets to the ASU vs. Louisiana State this last weekend. We enjoyed our date out on the town and ASU killed Louisiana. I exposed my lack of football knowledge to my husband. I must have concealed it well when we were dating, but the cat is out of the bag. This girl does not know football. Thankfully Eric was willing to explain things as my level. And what game wouldn't be complete without sneaking in some Papa John's pizza. Thank goodness for over sized purses and zip lock bags.

New Ward, New Callings!

In the last few weeks our Stake was completely reorganized and went from 7 family wards to 5 family wards. As a result every seat in the chapel was filled and there was a new enthusiasm for the changes. To my surprise members of my new ward include Willard and Ruth Skousen and Brother and Sister Cowgar. Willard is my Grandpa Skousen's younger brother. My Grandpa passed away 6 years ago and would be turning 100 this year if he were still here. Just seeing my Great Uncle Willard makes me happy. He has many of the mannerisms and characteristics that my Grandpa including the Skousen ears and grin. He has a strong testimony of the church that I am thankful that is part of my family legacy. Brother Cowgar is my Aunt Teresa's father. Growing up I always figured since he was my cousins grandpa he was my grandpa too. Eric and I have a lot to learn from the many members in our ward.

Now for the new callings! I was called to be the Beehive advisor in the Young Women. I am very excited to get to work with youth. I loved Young Women's and well I practically was just there. Here is my great group of Beehives.



Eric has traded in his Scouting gear for the home teaching lessons as he was called to be the First Counsellor in the Elders Quorum. Although he is the youngest in the quorum, we are looking forward to the challenges and blessing that come from serving. Here he is on his last who rah as a Scout Leader. Eric was pleased when they told him they would still invite him on camp outs. He is after all a boy a heart.

Uncle Eric

We had an enjoyable Labor Day weekend with the Lines family. Jessica and Adam blessed their new baby Christian Lines Hansen. I was holding little Christian in church and my baby was kicking and moving all over the place. I am excited to see the friendship that will grown between our boys.
Eric got some quality time with his nieces and nephews this weekend. Since he has become a married man he hasn't be able to be around them as much. It was neat to see the way they all just loved to be around him. Here I think he is playing an I phone game, but he has a whole crowd. Eric has had great practice and will be an amazing dad!