Elena!!!

Elena Faith Wells

February 8, 2011

7 lbs. 13 oz.

20 inches

It's hard to see in this picture but she has the CUTEST, CHUBBIEST cheeks EVER!!! I just can't wait to kiss them!

Congrats Jason, Jen, and Gavin!

Welcome to the family Ellie!

Chick-fil-a? Yes, please.

Chick-fil-a is one of my top favorite "restaurants"

for these reasons:

1- They have the yummiest chicken nuggets.

Perfectly sized and just delicious!

2- Their barbecue sauce and polynesian sauce

are the bomb dot com.

3- I am ALWAYS treated with the most polite

and happy employees.

They give me a smile and are professional.

Customer service=A+!

4- I personally haven't played in their playplace

but all the kids I know LOVE it.

5- I don't leave feeling like I'm 30 pounds heavier.

Just pleasantly satisfied.

If there was one thing they could work on

it's that their fries could be a little more crispy.

I don't like the soggy ones.

BUT, they are criss cross shaped.

And that is neat.

Even though their cows are can't spell

and that slightly drives me nuts, I find it silly.

Which makes me like them.

And you even more.

Chick-fil-a,

I heart you.

I am job.

I finally have a job!
(SQUEEEEE!!!)
(P.S. If you have seen Mrs. Doubtfire you may understand the title of this post.)

Next week I will be an Administrative Assistant at Squire & Company in the Technology & Business Advisory area. It's located in Orem and is full-time.

This is going to be a change for me. I have not worked full-time since last April. I have been up and down on this roller-coaster of emotions for the past 10 months. It's been quite exhausting and draining at times having NO idea what was going to happen, where I was supposed to be, what I was supposed to do, or even what I wanted to do.

And you know what, I still don't really know. BUT, I do know that Heavenly Father has a plan and there is purpose in all things. I have become closer to Him and my Savior through this time. I have learned how I can feel and hear when the Holy Ghost is trying to help or comfort me. I have seen scriptures come to life and verses stand out that I never knew were there before. I have been blessed to be involved with activities I would not have been able to had I been working this whole time. I have been humbled in and learned of the simple things that really matter in life. I have learned, and am still learning, that my self-worth is based MUCH MORE on who I am and not what I do.

Those are lessons that cannot be replaced. Those are memories that I will cherish and hold onto when life gets hard.

"Sometimes you have to take a few steps into the darkness
before you can see the light..."

I can see a glimmer of light. And it is beautiful.

I Accept.

I loved this.

I have seen it around but never watched it.

I finally did and am glad no one comes into work on Saturdays because I was fighting back the tears the whole time.

I want to be more like this.

I think I do fairly well at trying to be a good example

but I don't "open my mouth" as much as I would like to.

As much as I should.

One boy says, "To me, to be a believer, you know it's true... You're not afraid to tell people what you know is true because you are a believer."

This is me accepting the challenge to "open my mouth" and

invite more people to "Come Unto Christ".

Not quite asleep

The following conversation took place last night

just before falling asleep:

Fez: "I love you."
Jenny: "Why?"
Fez: "Because you take care of..."
Jenny: "Take care of what?"
Fez: "That wasn't going to make sense."
Jenny: "What wasn't going to make sense? What do I take care of?"
Fez: "I was going to say you take care of tires. But that doesn't make any sense."
Jenny: (laughing)"Yeah, you're right. That doesn't make sense. But I love you too."

If I can get him talking while he's falling asleep

these kinds of conversations will always occur.

They never make sense, but are so funny.

I just love my husband.

Welcome 2011!

Even though 2011 doesn't have the same ring as 2010 had or 2012 will have, it's gotta be here so I'll welcome it! I'm not going to do a big recap of the past year but here are some memorial events that happened in 2010.

In February and March two of my best friends got married. It was amazing being present during their ceremonies and participating in the festivities. I am so happy for them in their new lives!

April 9 I was laid off from my job. It was a shock and I was hurt, but understood the need for the company. It was a blessing in disguise though because I was then able to be the Intern for International Days and finish off my last remaining credits for my degree! I am officially a college grad... FINALLY!

Fez and I traveled to Greece and Turkey with Clog America! It was so much fun and I am so happy that he was able to come with me. We really enjoyed how cultural it was, especially in Turkey, and can't wait to go back to Greece some day! We are also looking forward to this coming tour as we're traveling to France, Spain, and Portugal!

Fez was laid off from his job upon returning from Europe. It was a surprise as well but, once again, understandable for the company. He is still in school and they needed someone that could work more often. He decided to just focus on school that semester because he took 18 credits! He got awesome grades though so it was worth it. He also traveled to Kansas City to compete in a Nationals drafting competition where he placed 4th! He also entered a contest to design a home for the owners of La Caille and receive a $1500 scholarship and he won that too! My man is just so talented...

We moved in with my parents in May (on our aniversary actually) and, although it's been an adjustment, we have been very grateful for the hospitality, generosity, and love that we have experienced from both my family and his. We are so blessed to be part of such caring and supportive families especially through this trying time. We couldn't ask for better!

Merry Christmas 2010!

It's hard to believe Christmas has come and gone already. It didn't even feel like it was Christmas until about a week before and then, POOF! It's over. Here are some of the highlights of our activities:

(I was going to add pictures but of course that didn't happen.

Maybe next time!)

* Jason, Jen, Gavin and Sugar stayed at my parents. Packed house means packed fun!


* Wells family Christmas party was a treat as it always is to see family. We don't get together nearly as often as we should. We had yummy food, a Napolean Dynamite performance, yodeling with Grandpa and, of course, presents!


* Employment! Normally I would not be happy to be working during the holidays but Fez and I were BOTH working which hasn't happened since April! (More on that later)


* We had a little baby shower for Jen with me, my mom and Ann to celebrate the coming of the new little one! We are so excited for her to come, just wish she would be in Utah!


* Christmas Eve was with the Wells family. We drove around Utah Valley looking for things to entertain the kids as our original plans fell through and everything was closing at 4 or 5! It was actually quite comical. We did the Thanksgiving Holiday Lights, Cheesecake Factory for dessert, and presents.


* Christmas morning Fez and I opened gifts from each other. It was a little different not being in our own place and having a tree, but we improvised pretty well. He gave me portabel speakers, workout dvds I've wanted, workout clothes I've wanted and new scriptures with my name on them! I am so excited to start using them! I got him a new white shirt for the temple and a remote control helicopter. It was a total surprise and he has already gotten way good at maneuvering it around the house. But now he wants a bigger one... what have I started?? ;)


* Christmas day was at the Alama's and we had a great time opening lots of presents, eating yummy food, playing games, holding babies, and laughing. It was a wonderful day!


* I performed with The Fab Five at the Jazz halftime show on Dec. 27. It was a blast! Those girls are some of my favorite ever, especially when they are together. Such a crack up! They work so hard and although it's been a challenge to try and keep up with them I am very grateful for the opportunity. We are heading to Arizona for a concert series next week, Jan. 10-14. So if you're in Mesa, look us up and come watch us perform!


* I taught the Relief Society lesson on the Sacrament and it was a special time to really focus on Jesus Christ's birth, life, and atonement. It was touching to see how much he has affected my life as I reflected on my past and gave me great determination to better my thoughts and actions to try and mimic Him. I hope that I can carry the spirit of Christmas and giving the whole year through.