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First Half [April]

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Izzzz APPPprriillllLLLLLL>>>>>>> anada busi az monttthhh.... But at least it started off on a spiritual note..... April 1-2   General Conference We got to hear from our Prophet and General Authorities. #oneofthebesttimesoftheyear We took a break from all the Home reno projects, work, and callings. Our home teacher brought over some candy and General Conference Bingo for the kids.  They loved it! Thank goodness! Cause I had no time to get their traditional General Conference Activity Baskets set up.  It was just the break we needed.  April 4 UVU's Cultural Envoy Showcase We got to go to a performance by UVU's Cultural Envoy students (they are like BYU's Living Legends but on a budget).  It was really refreshing to get some sort of Cultural Performance in our lives. It reminded me of Leila and Sefa growing up in Hawaii and always watching the night show. Good times for sure. Made me miss dancing and teaching.  ...

Family Updates [March]

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Oh March..you beast of a Month!  So many tings, so many tings.... and here are  more tings that have happened last month... 3/15 Financial 101 Date Night We decided that it was time to find out a better way to bank and finance. I have been on the Dave Ramsey train for that past three years and his methods have helped me become more aware, budget savvy, and organized with our finances. We've been able to pay down debt and manage whatever little money we had....BUT...I always felt like there had to be a better way to bank that could save us on interest and cut down on how much the BANKS make off of us. There had to be a better way to get us out of debt quicker!  So Aljay and I attended a 101 Financial workshop and committed to the startup. The only instructor we knew that we were comfortable working with is Omi's friend Bella. So we'll be starting up the beginner courses with her. WE ARE SO EXCITED. Milla was even able to attend and I'm glad she did. I think...