Life Update of 2011

It was recently brought to my attention that I haven't updated my blog for a while. I didnt realize until tonight, however, that it hasn't been until December. And let me just tell you that a LOT can happen in 5 months. So here is a new update from Warnerland.

Scott:

Scottie went back to school in February and obtained his CNA license. He got two jobs, and is doing really well at them! He works for Danville Services, which is a group home for adults with mental and physical disabilities. He also works as an in-home health care CNA for Salus Homecare. And just recently he got a new client. You may or may not heard of Dale, the wrestler from Wasatch High School who had his neck broken during a practice. It's been a huge deal for this community, and the whole city has rallied around him. Scott started caring for Dale this week. He really likes it, and it's a great opportunity for him. Dale's support page can be found here.

Alison:

I also have a new job. On May 2, I returned to work for the Division of Child & Family Services as a CPS worker. (Child Protective Services) After two years of advertising sales, it's a huge breath of fresh air to return to my field of study. And if you know me at all, you know that I LOVED my job at DCFS when I worked there in 2008. It's only been two weeks, but so far I REALLY like my co-workers and I really like CPS. I did permanency before (in-home/long term work) but now I will be doing the initial investigations. I'm really excited about it and I hope I will be there for a really, really long time!

I will be going back to school in July to finish my LPC. I decided to switch programs in February after spending a few months in an internship. School counseling is not for me. I realized I needed to go where my true passion is - so I switched to the Mental Health counseling program. I'm excited about it. It's two + years more of school, but I will be SO much happier!

Together:

We moved into a house (an actual house) in February. It's really nice to live in a home that's separate from other people's homes!! It needs a lot of work. We painted almost every room, installed some new light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, etc. It still needs a lot more, such as new carpet, new hardwood floors and other small, cosmetic things, but we have a while to do that.

We have also been participating in the Wasatch County Biggest Loser competition. Check out the blog here

The competition started April 2. It goes until June 11, so we are about half way through. So far Scott has lost 35 lbs, and I have lost 16! Our trainers are AWESOME, and it's been a really incredible experience! I love seeing the little changes, like clothing fitting a teeny bit better, and seeing how my habits have changed. Sure I still mess up from time to time, but what matters is that I'm learning how to live a better, healthier life. I'm excited to see how things will be a year from now!

I think that's all the updating I have to do - of course many other things have taken place, such as the amazing cruise I went on with my sister and my best friend (which was SO MUCH FUN) but that's another blog for another time!