The Coombs Family

After many prayers, sleepless nights, anxious budgeting sessions, and long talks with my family, I have decided to leave my job at SAIF. I left my notice and will only work a few short weeks and then stay home with my three, almost four, amazing children. Caleb and I contemplated this move before we bought the practice, but I knew that it would be easier for him if he didn't have to worry about the family budget. He's been rocking his practice for 7 months now, and he's still working his other job two days a week. We have done a great job saving money, paying off everything we can, and now it's time for me to quit. I've had an amazing career and I'm very proud of all the things I was able to do in my 15 years. I worked to push programs and culture that others wanted. I was told no a lot, and I was told yes where it counted. I'm so proud of where SAIF has gone and all the great places I have been able to go. My most recent trip was to Chicago to speak a...

I had a speaking engagement for work scheduled in Chicago, so I decided to bring my sister with me and make it a party. Rhoda had her nursing boards to study for while I was attending the conference, and then we did touristy things in the evening. We extended the trip and stayed to hang out and get to see the city. We both fell in love with Chicago! There was so many amazing places to eat, places to visit, and things to see. The buildings are all so tall. It's hard to capture in a picture but they were gorgeous!  The pier was amazing. Lights and water fountains at night, fireworks every weekend, and it came alive with people all day and all night long. So cool! Had to get our Boboa tea to cool down. It was so humid! On top of a bus tour learning more about the city. Classic Chicago sign with my gorgeous sis! Our feet hurt after walking so much. Pedicures for the win! Had to get some deep dish pizza. It was good and so filling. On the boat tour I ha...

We had our third ultrasound and this little boy is healthy and happy. He's growing like mad and is even sucking his thumb. It was so cute. What a huge relief. I also had the great blessing of morning sickness. I was so worried that I wasn't sick, and this last week that all changed. I've been sick as a dog in the afternoon and at night. It's not a good thing, but it is very reassuring. We are so blessed and starting to tell people now. When I came home from the ultrasound I showed all three kids the pictures. They loved it. They are all very excited. Shelby is dying to know if it's a boy or a girl, but I didn't tell her yet. She wants a sister so bad that we didn't have the heart to tell her yet. When I was pregnant with Ronin we took both Calvin and Shelby into the ultrasound when they announced we were pregnant with a boy and Shelby broke down crying for hours. So this time I have to warm her up first.

We went to Utah for our nephew Kasen's baptism in Logan. We got to see lots of family and stayed outside almost every day. It was 98 degrees most of the time, but it did cool down at night. It was so bloody hot! Luckily Jenny and Kurt have a pond in their backyard and the kids got to take the canoe out and go swimming to cool down. We also went to a really cool water park one day too.