tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61567086073004902382024-02-20T18:28:53.410-08:00Forever FriendsA friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-36671081517337012742008-05-20T14:12:00.001-07:002008-12-10T13:24:01.362-08:00Past time....<div style="text-align: center;"><br />So, I have been meaning to do this for a really long time...but you know what they say... the path to hell is paved with good intentions...so it is about time I do it. Our little family it in Bountiful, UT right now but we will be looking for a house in the not too distant future so our location may change. Jon was working for the state but last week he started a new job at a place called Spillman. It seems to be a fine job and pretty relaxed. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLFAkn4V2NxcO6-dWL7zCwihwNbEXLp1VuVQ8kDjvBY2UwUWVx0aDMffuaNK1nrpG624BjulhStIVL3ITqVsz2Q8-q-23PRZ_Hd6ZptkMtiGFFklWHrMLF9fk0YEBlP-t459GpkISybg/s1600-h/04-28-2008+riding+the+train+%2871%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLFAkn4V2NxcO6-dWL7zCwihwNbEXLp1VuVQ8kDjvBY2UwUWVx0aDMffuaNK1nrpG624BjulhStIVL3ITqVsz2Q8-q-23PRZ_Hd6ZptkMtiGFFklWHrMLF9fk0YEBlP-t459GpkISybg/s320/04-28-2008+riding+the+train+%2871%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202572003749485570" border="0" /></a>As you can see we have one little one and one on the way. Garen will be 18 months next week and Adara (pronounced like Sara) is due sometime around Aug. (I hesitate to give a date because I was soooo excited for Garen to come then he was 2 weeks late...it was torture...so we just say Aug.) Anyway, I do not look forward to the heat of the summer but I do look forward to her arrival. :o)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXznQidC37ZZ4DaeV4duDCDylVvkGDZZSPUC142gmrRFzWsiNLHSBUg1JebM6zfJxGrr9Elq87X6rTYEpqWiWsfoYGH7echVAA7ZBe4bd4RXuCV84jPVAeBQUssLrcw5VI1JGWhYV3Jy0/s1600-h/05-18-2008+Garen+claus+%281%29.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXznQidC37ZZ4DaeV4duDCDylVvkGDZZSPUC142gmrRFzWsiNLHSBUg1JebM6zfJxGrr9Elq87X6rTYEpqWiWsfoYGH7echVAA7ZBe4bd4RXuCV84jPVAeBQUssLrcw5VI1JGWhYV3Jy0/s320/05-18-2008+Garen+claus+%281%29.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202572008044452882" border="0" /></a>My life is pretty much made for the amusement of a toddler. We ride our bike to the park and store and where ever else and he is happy as long as he is "aut" (outside!) Comming in every once in a while for food, drink, nap, etc...is torture for this little guy but he is happy and wonderful. If you ever want a more recent update you can check out our blog too...<br /><a href="http://pabstkingdom.blogspot.com">pabstkingdom </a><br />so that is us in a nutshell!<br /><br /></div>princessyaya52http://www.blogger.com/profile/01469781633924933692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-18103722678323899012008-02-26T11:01:00.001-08:002008-12-10T13:24:01.623-08:00We are moving!<div>Jeremy got the job he applied for. So we are off to Lo-town again! YEAH!!! We are very excited to be moving back to Logan. We love it there and would have stayed if there were any job openings when Jeremy graduated. We are on cloud 9 right now. Big changes and lots of work to be done in selling and buying a new home. Janaea, we are in the same boat with you. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Congrats to Kelli and Jill for opening your own businesses. I would never have the courage to do that. I hope all goes well for you. You guys are amazing. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171367324439472354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29QBvOiNizxi_WrabiXNOlaQ6m8zQHaFpqXDv0mp0J8gqUp1sfUFZvHF3z6Gu4Wr_h6fInLpokUzdm_YNqcrtcXds2RuWBSJohLlIoR_OBPuAeNkbQSPt5XcF1P99OQKf3Wj70ldU3FI/s320/0225081531a.jpg" border="0" /></div>Marthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987352490741374614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-13658551862117888492008-02-20T15:25:00.000-08:002008-02-20T15:26:51.984-08:00Kelli's open for business...<span style="font-family: verdana;">For those that know Kelli-- she has opened up her own shop in Georgia. Here's the link to their Web site.<br /><br /><a href="http://kennesawbarbershop.com/index.htm">Kennesaw Barber Shop</a><br /><br />Congrats, Kelli!!<br /></span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-43775664830785498102008-01-28T12:05:00.000-08:002008-12-10T13:24:01.940-08:00In Memory...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATgGKbt__qj66HfjcCZbxo_mGixAlUgN10x-OPK51LFZSvD30SRa-sQawXs6o2uzJ68IWfmPhUXSKGvlhuY4OSRrtCfkxUCGOGAxZWMq1kVNp49M69NIaSrdn2WS8HB8GMp-HBbmTJDc/s1600-h/preshinckley.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATgGKbt__qj66HfjcCZbxo_mGixAlUgN10x-OPK51LFZSvD30SRa-sQawXs6o2uzJ68IWfmPhUXSKGvlhuY4OSRrtCfkxUCGOGAxZWMq1kVNp49M69NIaSrdn2WS8HB8GMp-HBbmTJDc/s320/preshinckley.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160621171902128786" border="0" /></a><span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgATgGKbt__qj66HfjcCZbxo_mGixAlUgN10x-OPK51LFZSvD30SRa-sQawXs6o2uzJ68IWfmPhUXSKGvlhuY4OSRrtCfkxUCGOGAxZWMq1kVNp49M69NIaSrdn2WS8HB8GMp-HBbmTJDc/s1600-h/preshinckley.jpg"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></a><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">As most of you know, the prophet of our church, President Gordan B. Hinckley passed away Sunday evening in his apartment. The news came to us from Amanda and we were in complete shock. After confirming the news on a local television station's Web site, we were still left feeling incredibly sad but happy that he was finally reunited with his wife and other family members.<br />Since joining the church in 1996, President Hinckley has been the only prophet that I have ever experienced. His voice always warmed my heart and all I needed sometimes was to hear it and know that all would be well. I will never forget the first General Conference I attended. I had been a member for only a year and had flown out to Utah to visit a friend and go to conference. It was in the old Tabernacle. I had received tickets to the Sunday morning session. We sat on the south side of the upper level and I waited with the eagerness of a child on Christmas Eve to see the prophet in person. Suddenly everyone stood up and so did I, then I looked over and saw him walk in and over to his chair. I felt a flood of emotions, burning in my chest and I knew then more than ever that he was the true prophet of God. Since then, my love for him has only deepened. I don't think I will ever sing <a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=1&searchseqstart=152&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=152&searchsubseqend=ZZZ">"God Be With You Till We Meet Again"</a> without crying some major tears thinking of my beloved prophet.<br />As I still gather my thoughts about President Hinckley, I find it comforting to know that he passed away on a Sabbath Day, a day of rest-- from the busy life of service that he lead over decades-- this great man, leader, friend finally found his ultimate day of rest.<br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">I am forever grateful that we had our Ward Conference yesterday and that I was able to sustain President Hinckley as the prophet, seer and revelator one last time. As the news tried to sink in last night, I am also grateful for the great comfort I received from the Holy Ghost that let me know all is well! </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I know that Jesus Christ leads and guides this church and that through him another prophet will soon be called to lead and guide all of us in these last days. We are so blessed to have had President Hinckley. Let us honor his memory by obeying his teachings.</span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-80723987882727322712008-01-23T14:28:00.000-08:002008-01-23T14:36:53.709-08:003 1/2 weeks and counting!!So I figure I will try out this blog thing and then if there's ever a moment in the future I will try again. Life is great right now and well on its way to crazy in about 3 1/2 weeks when our #3 addition arrives. The kids are so excited. Mary is now 4 going on 5 in April and Matthew is 2 going on 3 in April. We are living in Oregon. Brandon is substituting and we will hit the application warpath once again this summer in hopes of a permanent teaching position. This will be our third attempt at doing so and we are living witnesses of what everyone says, "If you are looking for a teaching job, don't go to Oregon." We did get one offer last year, but it wasn't the right one. Brandon has started working on his masters and just got put in as EQ President at church so he stays pretty busy. Because of his calling, I got released from mine-Enrichment Counselor in Relief Society- so life has freed itself up a bit to make room for this new little one. We chose not to 'find out' what we were having, so I'm anxious for the big surprise in the D-room just like our ancestors did!! It's fun seeing all the pictures and hearing how all is doing. Keep in touch. We'll post a picture when I get around to getting one taken. Poor Matthew wouldn't even know he was part of our family if he had to go by pictures alone. Hopefully I do better with this next one. Love you all!Brandon and Charisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09666918792182206548noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-50442546504818962882008-01-11T15:39:00.001-08:002008-12-10T13:24:02.308-08:00Welcome friend bloggers...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYa9TQsMe5rxAWbDuqYAdLcfgfRHL-pwR5CAfS6o3DVkN_rS8-dOEOWNVURHeDAHQfVQLqmbltxIFrNX_S3aIdkNJFbLgcOFVIjSbQHvX8tIlkWvsYsmR1dwln_-qeNoUjFEzxEWnCWM/s1600-h/friendsmoto.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxYa9TQsMe5rxAWbDuqYAdLcfgfRHL-pwR5CAfS6o3DVkN_rS8-dOEOWNVURHeDAHQfVQLqmbltxIFrNX_S3aIdkNJFbLgcOFVIjSbQHvX8tIlkWvsYsmR1dwln_-qeNoUjFEzxEWnCWM/s320/friendsmoto.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154367791024847442" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: verdana;">Welcome to our friend's blog! Hope you like the new look. This blog is compromised of us that grew friendships in Logan, Georgia and on my mission. It is hard to believe where time has taken some of us-- California, Montana, Nevada, Nebraska, Oregon and so on. What can't separate us is the ease of keeping up with one another via the Internet. Post your pictures, experiences, locations and so on here-- so that we can keep these friendships forever. </span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-74538008509424938412007-12-13T10:42:00.001-08:002008-12-10T13:24:02.446-08:00Blog under construction...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwfQ4AGGVo-M5uvjCzGYTcdCZS0sh-hmmEtKvtzv_pkGWXpbLHfhF7HuOK5_MD8sinADEIbeL6l6NMrlvlCMO4T-hEbFptg_xfowRzz5th366WkVBlyStdut8nX6Np4wEfwenhWKSKaKY/s1600-h/images2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 137px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwfQ4AGGVo-M5uvjCzGYTcdCZS0sh-hmmEtKvtzv_pkGWXpbLHfhF7HuOK5_MD8sinADEIbeL6l6NMrlvlCMO4T-hEbFptg_xfowRzz5th366WkVBlyStdut8nX6Np4wEfwenhWKSKaKY/s400/images2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143530123227940370" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" > This Blog is currently under construction-- hopefully a new face lift will bring my friends here to post. Don't be scared...I am trying new things out right now-- I'll notify when it's finally finished.<br /></span></span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-74378047707807898262007-11-14T14:53:00.001-08:002008-12-10T13:24:03.321-08:00News...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hgm6tPfzh7S4KESDOa1Enh_x7_Rmf9z2rGSBFb8jyzfC1i0535MpKHgIFV9QINGSDNAqrmxkJlwkDZjpZwkbzwkkWrJ4gXHdyVkr5JFSjQnV1LrCJXMT4yHuvovQRwhR6z_GbBH99sY/s1600-h/pyramid.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3hgm6tPfzh7S4KESDOa1Enh_x7_Rmf9z2rGSBFb8jyzfC1i0535MpKHgIFV9QINGSDNAqrmxkJlwkDZjpZwkbzwkkWrJ4gXHdyVkr5JFSjQnV1LrCJXMT4yHuvovQRwhR6z_GbBH99sY/s200/pyramid.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132832982831415186" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">I went to the doctor today and received some bad/good news. I have diabetes; however, it can be controlled with diet and exercise. I am starting some medication tomorrow that will help in all of this. I am more excited than down about the news. It is the swift kick in the rear that I needed to get my health life in order. We have to get this under control along with some other factors before trying to get pregnant again. Mostly, I look forward to getting back into all the clothes that have collected millions of dust bunnies in my closet. Yes, I used to have cute clothes--and I still do, I just haven't fit in them for awhile. Coby is going on the diet with me and I will join his already resurrected work out plan. Believe it or not, I used to be a work-out junkie-- that was prior to moving to St. George and getting swamped in my career, then marriage and then motherhood. Now I am glad to show Ben the best way to live-- healthy.<br />Speaking of Ben, he is such a big boy now. He helps me do laundry (putting clothes into the dryer for me, then closing the door) and he absolutely LOVES doing dishes with me. Although we long for the day we have a dishwasher, it's actually really nice to teach my son good old-fashioned work to build that ever important work ethic. I'll post some pics of him helping me around the house soon.<br />Coby has officially turned his application in to the Washington County Sheriff's Department. He has prepared himself to pass the physical and has passed the POST test. If this works out, we'll be staying in St. George for who knows how long. If it doesn't, I don't expect us to be here at the end of next year. We'll see.<br />Hope you are getting prepared for Thanksgiving. I know it's going to be hard not to gorge this year-- kind of a bad time to start dieting, but I also want to make sure I am committed and what better way than to (hopefully) stand strong at the most tempting time of the year. Yikes!<br /><br />Keep blogging-- this site is so lonely for my friends.</span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-66772845628441795562007-10-07T16:01:00.001-07:002007-10-07T16:01:58.261-07:00I'm in now what? :)peaches-n-creamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03637820323476002902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-79604504584993126672007-09-30T21:49:00.000-07:002008-12-10T13:24:03.681-08:00Help Wanted<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Fcn2zIYDPSE4mQD9EZeuYrZRKC_Ee0UYUt1-3Z8gMxtwxx9-oZsNQ-t-VdI26SuZn-YuwcNd6EgO4b18zoGF_oxraV9jorRZFUnv_A0NYMs5z0n0wjqWAK_64uHVBJCQwjL03HbX1Ts/s1600-h/DSCF1211.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Fcn2zIYDPSE4mQD9EZeuYrZRKC_Ee0UYUt1-3Z8gMxtwxx9-oZsNQ-t-VdI26SuZn-YuwcNd6EgO4b18zoGF_oxraV9jorRZFUnv_A0NYMs5z0n0wjqWAK_64uHVBJCQwjL03HbX1Ts/s320/DSCF1211.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5116226080357209122" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family:verdana;">Wow!! What a powerful General Relief Society Conference we just experienced. I absolutely loved every talk, but I will admit that Sister Beck's was the most powerful, inspirational, call to repent talk I have heard in a long time--at least for me. President Monson also hammered it home for me as well.<br /><br />I have decided to take the counsle to heart and like Sister Beck said, store up money, food and skills. The first two are easy, but I lack in so many skills I wish I had. Some of those are making clothes and quilting. I did a story on a quilt shop earlier Saturday afternoon, so that was fresh in my head. The pic is the name of the store.<br /><br />For all my more skilled friends, what are some ways to get started in making clothes and blankets that you can share with me...the beginner. I know how to sew a button, barely...so I have a lot to learn.</span></span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-90847613161748044092007-09-07T12:32:00.000-07:002008-12-10T13:24:03.814-08:00Georgia vacation!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqW1iMamAOkv-C0gITFNFdpkIwBVHLzitwHLt88m-nO9GeNxbyHkxtYU6m-THTH9lnWR7pAZFLKoNzDO2slk7rQMhWJkeRSFyxk-odGa16EQxlYpoXVy-EmxNEEWAC9AZAUoRXPRQGrbs/s1600-h/gaben01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqW1iMamAOkv-C0gITFNFdpkIwBVHLzitwHLt88m-nO9GeNxbyHkxtYU6m-THTH9lnWR7pAZFLKoNzDO2slk7rQMhWJkeRSFyxk-odGa16EQxlYpoXVy-EmxNEEWAC9AZAUoRXPRQGrbs/s320/gaben01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5107547673325464946" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">We returned from our vacation back home (or my home) in Georgia and what an awesome time we had!! It was fun to have Aunt Kelli and Ben cuddle in the stands of Turner Field, watching the Braves play.<br /><br />For more pictures and stuff from our trip visit our blog: cobyandjill.blogspot.com...or the link to the side will take you there as well.<br /></span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-25618055963611704872007-08-17T13:13:00.001-07:002008-12-10T13:24:04.061-08:00Great news!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9n3VMmlhdM38_v-4wcpoAnkaZUm-yOCWprKuai7ZIjmAdSHO3pm1F8b__BFbOyCaU0AObOmsbIVTbf33p24k9fTQOJPGMtTiMUtRukjZFkxEBkBu0jts25vBj3VquZ5WZqx0Yc-o4x7I/s1600-h/hp_b_swsm07.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9n3VMmlhdM38_v-4wcpoAnkaZUm-yOCWprKuai7ZIjmAdSHO3pm1F8b__BFbOyCaU0AObOmsbIVTbf33p24k9fTQOJPGMtTiMUtRukjZFkxEBkBu0jts25vBj3VquZ5WZqx0Yc-o4x7I/s400/hp_b_swsm07.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5099765317139164114" border="0" /></a>This past summer I worked very hard putting together a grant application for the Zions Bank Smart Women Smart Money Grant. They award only 5 grants a year, $3,000 each. The applicants are from Utah and Idaho and range from business grants to service-oriented grants.<br />I received the phone call this afternoon informing me I was one of those 5 winners! I will be awarded the grant on Sept. 27th at the Smart Women Smart Money Conference in Salt Lake City. They plan on doing a video about each of the winners to play at the conference--so that part will be interesting.<br />Part I of the application was to write a mission statement based off the Smart Women Smart Money theme. Here's what I submitted:<br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><st1:place st="on"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" >Mission</span></b></st1:place><b style=""><span style=";font-family:";" > Statement:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">“Zions Bank’s Smart Women Grants help support the efforts of everyday heroines who strengthen women, children and their communities.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i style=""><span style=";font-family:";" ><o:p> </o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>My application for the Smart Women Grants is focused on the goal I have had to find a way to help the children who enter the walls of the Washington County Children’s <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Justice</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""> </span>I first learned about the center when I moved to the St. George area two years ago. I worked as a reporter for the local newspaper and my coverage assignments were the cops beat and other municipality news. While working closely with the local law enforcement agencies, I quickly discovered that the community had a growing problem of child abuse.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >When I first heard about the Children’s <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Justice</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> I was appreciative to learn that there was a home environment created for children taken out of abusive situations that needed to be questioned by law personnel. What was alarming was how many children were being served in such a small place. Since the numbers of people coming in and out of the center were increasing, keeping their anonymity was becoming problematical. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >The Children’s <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Justice</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> has recently begun construction of a bigger home to accommodate the growing number of children being brought in. The expansion will help create an improved environment for the children who come to the center. There will be additional interview rooms built to help serve more children in a timely manner.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >It is my goal to help strengthen the children who come to the center after experiencing horrific ordeals to feel that they are in a shelter of love, trust and support. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >It is my mission to use the grant money to adopt an interview room at the Washington County Children’s <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Justice</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Center</st1:placetype></st1:place> and create an environment that will help bring serenity to a tender soul.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:";" >The children of this community are the teachers, leaders, etc. of tomorrow. They are also the mothers and fathers of tomorrow. If we can create a place of love to help them through their terrible trial, we can help break the cycles of abuse and help them understand that a community loves them. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style="font-size:85%;">My Zions Bank Smart Women Grants application is the vision of the mission statement—this grant will impact thousands of children, influence hundreds of communities in which these children will live and will help mothers like myself give to those children what they need most—love.</span><span style=""><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style=";font-family:";" ><span style=""><br />Needless to say, I was more than elated to receive that phone call this afternoon. I have been wanting to find a way to be more involved in the community, especially with the Children's Justice Center. I look forward to making these rooms in the new center a very special place for the children who it will serve.<br /></span></span></p>I also want to say a very special thankful to my sweet husband who supported me through this whole process and encouraged me to be involved with this passion of mine!Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-32187322787039080132007-07-26T16:17:00.001-07:002008-12-10T13:24:04.234-08:00It's About time....<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gg5wiKszoWM/RqksK27hwtI/AAAAAAAAABY/2kzAkRS-IPc/s1600-h/100_0378.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5091649418774561490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Gg5wiKszoWM/RqksK27hwtI/AAAAAAAAABY/2kzAkRS-IPc/s320/100_0378.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>So since I finally figured out how to post things... I figured I would say Hi. In the mean time of figuring this thing out I created my own blog and when Jill teaches me how to share it, I will forward it on. So just an update on me. I have lived in St. George for a little over a year now. I work in a rehab center for the elderly as a physical therapy aide. I LOVE my job, so much so that I am considering going back to school for Physical Therapy, however that means moving and if ya know me ya know that its not my first choice! Well thats me...when something new and exciting happens I'll let ya know!</div>Amahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01005730629923347614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-37796060841405318082007-07-22T06:51:00.000-07:002007-07-22T06:52:00.922-07:00We're Moving...........We're Moving..............<br />to<br /><br />N 38 ° 22' 20.1"<br />W 122 ° 44' 14.3"Tubapro2002http://www.blogger.com/profile/15331077975539936076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-34941591454845788242007-07-13T14:13:00.000-07:002007-07-13T14:19:05.199-07:00Book Club starting<span style="font-family: verdana;">Hello everyone!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have decided to start a book club through Time Out for Women, that is organized through Deseret Book Club. I need to have at least 8 people to start a group and need to know if you're interested. There are NO obligations for any of us to buy a book a month or "meet" once a month. We are allowed to "meet" virtually through e-mails and blogs. I will create a book club blog once I have enough people wanting to do it with me. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">We will be able to receive 30% off the book of the month from Deseret Book-- either in their stores or online. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I know I love to read and know that I need to make sure I am always increasing (except in size!)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let me know if you're interested!!</span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-48411795523489556012007-07-10T13:01:00.000-07:002007-07-10T13:02:08.301-07:00Ben's 1st b-day & July 4th<div><embed src="http://widget-25.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=288230376162015781&site=widget-25.slide.com" style="width:400px;height:300px" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width:400px;text-align:left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?ad=1&tt=47&sk=0&cy=bb&th=0&id=288230376162015781&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-25.slide.com/p1/288230376162015781/bb_t047_v000_a001_f00/images/xslide1.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?ad=1&tt=47&sk=0&cy=bb&th=0&id=288230376162015781&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-25.slide.com/p2/288230376162015781/bb_t047_v000_a001_f00/images/xslide2.gif" border="0" ismap="ismap" /></a></div></div>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-48437398915992817312007-06-27T11:45:00.000-07:002007-06-27T11:48:18.281-07:00Headin' home...<span style="font-family: verdana;">Well...this is just a quick announcement that we are headed to Georgia for our yearly trip at the end of August. We will be out there from Aug. 25- Sept.1. We are anxious to see our growing family and to of course see all the fun summer Atlanta places to go to, like the Braves game!!<br />We are excited to see the new Aquarium that's out there, the Stone Mountain Laser Show, my pregnant sister-in-law and all of our family and friends.<br /><br />Can't wait to see everyone!!!<br /></span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-35965455329417685282007-06-14T15:54:00.000-07:002007-06-14T15:55:04.472-07:00Journalism awards<span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I just wanted to share some news that I have won two awards for a story that I did right before I had Ben. I actually worked on it for 5 months and was about to finish it when Ben came along. I finished it while he was in the NICU.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here's a link from The Spectrum's Web site about the Regional award I won:</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070612/BUSINESS/706120336/1046/CUSTOMERSERVICE02">http://www.thespectrum.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070612/BUSINESS/706120336/1046/CUSTOMERSERVICE02</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">I won 2nd place for the region in investigative reporting and just received word yesterday that I won 1st place for Utah in investigative reporting.<br /><br />The Utah Chapter of Society of Professional Journalists is who I will be receiving my 1st place award for the same story on Washington City. I was interviewed by the Ogden Standard Examiner for a column that will be in their Monday paper (and online).<br /><br />I am thrilled with winning both awards; however, the SPJ award is even more special to me because I was up against all newspaper and television reporters in the state.<br /><br />It feels so good to be noticed-- even though I don't write full-time anymore.<br /><br />I am hoping for the same success for my book ventures!!!<br /><br /></span></span></span></span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-10508236844455453172007-06-10T20:37:00.001-07:002008-12-10T13:24:04.434-08:00Getting older...er- wiser!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFeEekHek3VrDcThoOtTaZKudPTuBOzHa5OxH8LF6Lunti8Cs72CrudsEkO4KxVykPWG9-LIbBdufvCRkPFS4XckXXI6SVsRbcCd6Hz4-mQ4viJznqheZeK88v5W-vpbagdw2NlYVeFU/s1600-h/DSCF0402.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFeEekHek3VrDcThoOtTaZKudPTuBOzHa5OxH8LF6Lunti8Cs72CrudsEkO4KxVykPWG9-LIbBdufvCRkPFS4XckXXI6SVsRbcCd6Hz4-mQ4viJznqheZeK88v5W-vpbagdw2NlYVeFU/s200/DSCF0402.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5074646068952395058" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I turned the ripe age of 29 this past week! Thanks for all the birthday wishes and songs... it feels great to be a little wiser!!!</span></span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-27076415445217601742007-06-10T05:39:00.001-07:002007-06-10T05:39:57.612-07:00Hunter's blogdanandnaea.blogspot.comTubapro2002http://www.blogger.com/profile/15331077975539936076noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-28805889512528220502007-06-07T12:17:00.000-07:002008-12-10T13:24:05.326-08:00Janaea Checking In<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEqZGiFI67tHs78LjcnZii11u_JCpNDTuQ9FZkZ5yivpNGJZpQgvPLNp6Oi_2wNLBpIUYZJ_52-SEd-bAzFp0udWiQ5h8ongQEX26167z2ObSNjwti6hfL6qg5KtAATqFl_abcM0EdMec/s1600-h/fAMILY.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5073404235449731250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEqZGiFI67tHs78LjcnZii11u_JCpNDTuQ9FZkZ5yivpNGJZpQgvPLNp6Oi_2wNLBpIUYZJ_52-SEd-bAzFp0udWiQ5h8ongQEX26167z2ObSNjwti6hfL6qg5KtAATqFl_abcM0EdMec/s320/fAMILY.jpg" border="0" /></a> Ok, I don't really know what I am doing here but I got an account set up for you Jill and I am going to have Dan play with it and then tell me how to work it, because that is how our married works. LOL So once he explains it to me I will be back.<br />Love ya all,<br />NaeaGoofy Naeahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10543157767236823546noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6156708607300490238.post-28286549087866544822007-06-01T13:55:00.000-07:002007-06-01T14:22:08.261-07:00How to post...<span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thanks for embarking on this new method of keeping up better with each other.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Here's how to post:</span><br />1. You have to <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">create a Google Gmail account</span>-- which is by far the best e-mail account out there. You don't have to make this your primary account, but if you want to it will teach you how to import all your e-mails and it will send a notification to your address book that your e-mail address has changed. If you don't want to use it like that-- you just need one to be able to sign into the blogger site.<br /><br />2. When you log in it should take you to a screen that says, <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"Dashboard</span>."</span> It will list the name of the blog, called, "<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Forever Friends</span>." You'll see some options below the name. Click on the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">New Post</span> link to add your post. To view the post click on "<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">View Blog</span>."<br /><br />3. The posting screen will pop up and you'll see a place to begin typing. You can make a title for your post--- like mine that says, "How to post..." You can change your fonts, colors and add a picture.<br /><br />4. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Add a picture</span> by clicking on the tiny picture image next to spell check. It'll bring up a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">separate</span> window where you'll browse for pics on your computer to post. You can add more than one at a time by clicking on "add another photo."<br /><br />5. When you're done with your photos and text, click on "<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">publish post</span>" at the bottom.<br /><br />You can then view the blog with your post added. If you see mistakes or want to make any changes you can click on edit post to do so.<br /><br />Just take a few minutes and navigate around--- this is really easy to use and so fun once everyone posts regularly.<span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Click on the link on the side under our birthday list to see my family's blog. If you create your own blog, I'll post the link here so we can all view those blogs as well. </span><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Coby's</span> siblings started one for all of us and it is a lot of fun!! You can create a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">separate</span> blog for your self, family or whoever--- just remember to share with me!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Love ya and happy posting!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">P.S. I have started a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">list</span> of our birthdays on the side--- make sure yours is right and then if your date is missing... let me know so I can add it!!!</span><br /></span></span>Coby & Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853841588157229675noreply@blogger.com0