Long time no post....

Ok, so we are horrible bloggers. I didn't help that both Logan and I forgot how to sign in. Anyway, we are still in Utah, but have hopes of moving to Arizona maybe by the end of the year. We are looking into the Border Patrol again, we will let you know how that pans out. Logan is working for a geotechnical consulting firm in SLC. His worksite is right by Temple Square. He thinks it is cool to be able to lookup during work and see the Angel Moroni and all the spires on the SLC Temple. He is working like crazy. More than 70 hours this week. Can you say - "hooray for overtime!"?

We are expecting our second kid at the end of October. It is going to be another girl, and we are excited. I try to tell Grace (who is currently 14 months old) that there is a baby in Mom's tummy, but she just pokes my belly and laughs. Maybe she understands more than I think she does. She is growing up so fast lately. She can say some words, but refuses to say them on request. I guess she doesn't want to be treated like a circus monkey and perform on demand. She does however, understand a LOT of what we say. I never thought I would have to start spelling out words so early... Like W-A-L-K. If she hears that she is headed for the door and is mad if we are not fast enough getting things together.

Here are some pictures of her. I sure think she is CUTE!!



Grace with Grandma Flash!!












Reading a book













Grace with her cousin Maren.













Just about to get a ride on the
"wagon- express"!

I never thought I would live in Utah!

Well, we now live in Centerville, UT. I know, you're probably thinking: "What is wrong with these people?" Not only did we move again, but we moved to Utah of all places. It sure is different here! Well, here's my brief explanation:
The job at the Wyoming Trout Ranch was fun and it seemed like a really good opportunity for us. However, it turned out that we were lied to quite a bit. I was hired on as the manager of the place with the promise of a pay raise, a great house to live in when the place sold and some other benefits. In actuality, I was just a manual laborer; we were going to be stuck in a tiny house smaller than the apt. we lived in when I was still in school; and the pay was not enough to take care of our bills. On top of it all we were poorly treated and it wasn't very hard to decide what we should do. The owner of the ranch was not happy at all that I quit and he tried really hard to cause trouble for us before we left. (He actually tried to back-charge me my salary pay because he hadn't given me enough work for me to "earn" the salary that he had paid me.) That was just one of the crazy things about the guy. There were many other little things that just added up to a bad deal for us.
So, we are here in Utah living in my mom's basement. I'm trying to get two jobs so we can whittle down a bunch of debt and go back to get my Master's in August. If all goes as planned we will be in a program that's in Washington D.C.
We are doing well. Grace is doing really well--even though we keep moving. I'm sure she's not near as sick of it as I am (what a drag.) It was really nice getting to know Karen's family a lot better while we were up there. They sure are fun!
We'd love to hear from all of you. Feel free to make comments to our blog--just remember, everyone can read what you say--so be nice.
Our new address here in Utah is:

938 N. 500 W.
Centerville, UT 84014

Our new numbers are:
Logan: 307-250-4226
Karen: 307-250-4228

First Post!

Hello Everyone!! Here is the start of our blog. Hopefully we can keep everyone updated with our activities and post pictures of our family. Here are the latest happenings for the L&K Fam. Logan traveled to AZ to pick up all of our belongings that were in storage. Karen is glad to have her kitchen with her, and Logan is glad to have all of his books. Now he just has to find the time to read them.

A big thanks to all the family that helped us with this latest trip. You all helped, and we are so grateful for your help!

Ross, it was great to see you, it had been too long. Logan really enjoyed all the time he spent with you. Thanks for all the Christmas gifts everyone. They are great and truly appreciated! I have posted a few pictures of Grace in some of the outfits. Speaking of the little devil. She has learned to crawl and to whine. Karen in learning to deal with both. She is getting big (20 lbs) and has a super fun personality (aside from the whining).

Logan loves the Red Neck articles received for X-mas. Ironically they are coming in quite handy in this rural and cold environment. Logan also loves the gift Karen got from Chrissy. A monkey bread pan! Karen had a good time staying with Laurie and John just before the New Year. Thanks a bunch for your hospitality, you are sweethearts.