Nanny Life

I'm a nanny again for the summer, but this time it is for my sister. Currently I am living in Oregon with Trisha and her family. I get to spend 3-4 days a week watching my 2 year old niece. We go to the park, play play-dough, take walks, color, make forts, swim in the hot tub, play in shaving cream, and so much more. We would do a lot more outside, but the rain and clouds just need to go away. Next week I will start taking my niece to swimming lessons, and I know that she will really enjoy that. She is also being potty trained. Some days are good, but days like today are not. The other day she even had an accident in a McDonalds playhouse. Arrgh!!! Hopefully things will get better soon.

This past Sunday I went to the singles branch for the first time. It is very small, but the people are very friendly. I met many great people at church, the fireside that evening, and FHE on Monday. I was even invited to a dinner and movie on Tuesday. It is also nice to have my 2nd cousin Kristen living here and going to the same branch. We were in the same ward at BYU and we became great friends. It is good to get out and hang out with the single people.

I love living with my sister. She is my best friend. The past two weekends we have gone to the coast. Last weekend we even camped right next to the beach. We have had a lot of fun. This weekend I am going to go up to Washington to spend time with family up there. Then next weekend we have a family reunion in Nevada with my mom's side. We will be camping there and doing all sorts of activities. It is going to be a very busy summer. Hopefully I'll find some time to prepare for teaching 1st grade next year. I did bring some books to read, but I haven't really gotten to them yet.

I think I'm going to love this summer. I just wish the sun would come out more!

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Trisha said…
Ahhh, we are going to LOVE this summer too, especially with you here!!! Though I'm sure you'll be RUNNING back to UT in August. :)
June 17, 2010 at 9:02 PM
Tracy said…
It sounds like you are keeping way busy and that Ava is having a great time with Aunt Melissa! I am happy that there is a singles ward there for you and that you are already meeting new people. Sounds like your summer is going to be busy - don't forget to come back here though for your first graders! haha
June 18, 2010 at 9:34 PM
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