From Lizzy

We've had a lovely spring and summer here in Utah! We're still living in my parent's basement. Quite the cushy place! It's always nice to live in Utah Valley and see ALL the visitors who come through each summer. I loved visiting with Stan and hearing all his stories and words of wisdom (he has lots of good stuff!) and eating healthy with him! Morning omelettes and salads for lunch every day :) We had a blast going to Boise for Rachel's wedding and seeing everyone. Here are some of us outside the temple:



Jessica and family, Jennifer and family, and Sarah and family all came through here and visited. We've been busy with the little kids as usual. I've been doing photo sessions and even built a little indoor studio here. It's cute and has a shabby chic style with full soft light. Pretty fun.



Our biggest news is finally NOT a baby! (I'm so proud of myself for not being pregnant when my baby is almost 1!).

Jed accepted a job offer to be a Border Patrol Agent in the San Diego sector. Yep, he's becoming a federal cop even as I type. His station is El Cajon which is a bit east of San Diego. Right now he is in New Mexico in the middle of nowhere at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. He's been gone over a month now. Seven more weeks until he graduates from the Academy but then he has to stay for eight additional weeks to learn Spanish.

He is doing awesome with the training. Out of his class of 50 trainees he is practically #1 in all areas – running, obstacle course, firing range, law/immigration classes. He already has some great buddies and seems to still be weathering it with enthusiasm. He lives in a tiny dorm in a bunk bed but only has to share a bathroom with 3 other guys.

Me and him are meeting up in El Paso over Labor Day weekend for a break for both of us!! I'm counting down the days... If you ever watch “Homeland Security USA” on ABC, you will see the agents in green chasing down illegals and drug smugglers. Last week's episode actually included the San Diego agents and terrain close to where Jed will be working. His area is a lot of rough hilly terrain so he'll likely be on foot, on a four-wheeler, horse, or truck.

Here he is off at the airport!

And our last family summer picture in July:

We'll be moving down to the San Diego area on Dec 5th. Hopefully I'll be able to make a quick trip down there in November to find a house. Exciting changes and it will be fun to be close to those other Ormes in CA!

Other than that, life goes on and time rolls forward. Will started 1st grade today!

Hope everyone is well and hope to hear more from each of you soon.

Love Lizzy + family.