New Addition to the Cunningham's!!

So Billy and I have an announcement...No we are NOT pregnant...but we are so excited. A couple weeks ago, Billy and I got our rebate from Costco from using their American Express card. We decided to not delay in using it and we ended up buying I think Billy's favorite purchase...We bought one of those robot vacuums, the Roomba. I have to admit, it is amazing to push the button on my way out to work and then have the house vacuumed when we get home. It If you have been over to our house in the last two weeks you know about the Roomba because Billy is so excited about it. is worth it and we L-O-V-E it!

8 Things

My good friend Laura tagged me with this post.

8 T.V. SHOWS:
1. Survivor
2. Dancing with the Stars
3. Biggest Loser
4. 90210 (I know...I am way too old to be watching that show, but the new one is pretty good)
5. One Tree Hill (Drama, Drama, Drama)
6. Property Virgins
7. Wheel of Fortune (I am going to go on that show someday)
8. The Office

8 Things That Happened Yesterday
1. Had an interview at work for a management position
2. Had a sleep over at my house with the young women
3. Was undefeated at Speed
4. Stayed up until 3:30 AM
5. Made my favorite Carmel brownies!
6. Played Apples to Apples (I should stick with Speed, because I am much better at that game)
7. Was early to work (doesn't happen much)
8. Did some homework

8 Things I'm Looking Forward To
1. NYC in April
2. Seeing my old roommate Monica when she comes for a visit in three weeks! :)
3. Going to California this summer to see my family
4. Saving money
5. Kelly to have her baby in June
6. Hopefully a Lake Powell Trip this summer with Billy's family
7. Keeping my job in a tough economy
8. Getting a management position

8 Things on my wish list
1. New car (not anytime soon though)
2. Not having a mortgage...their overrated!
3. Moving out of Laveen into Ahwatukee or Chandler
4. Trip to Europe before we have kids
5. Loosing weight
6. Being a stay at home mom
7. Living closer to my family
8. Getting this ring at Tiffany's

8 Things Billy did yesterday
1. Helped clean the house for the sleep over
2. Hung out at his dad's house for the evening...since our house was invaded by girls
3. Worked
4. Ran errands to help me get ready for the activity...he is the best!
5. Had lunch with me
6. Cleaned out the vacuum
7. Talked on the phone
8. Missed our Friday night date time

8 People I tag:
1. Kelly
2. Monica
3. Heidi
4. Heather Ellis
5. Kristen
6. Heather Stratton
7. Nicole
8. Lauren

Good-Bye Primary...Hello Young Women's!

About 7 weeks ago, the second counselor in the bishopric pulled me aside after church and asked if I would serve in the Primary as the Primary Chorister. I was shocked...I am not a singer and am not really musical at all. A former roommate told me once that I am more of a follower when I sing than a leader...so needless to say, being the Primary Chorister is definitely out of my comfort zone. I was ready for a change though and knew that was where the Lord wanted me. It was really my first calling in the Primary (except for two months in nursery right after Billy and I were married, but that doesn't really count because you don't go to sharing time or singing time). The first couple of weeks, I was really stressed out before Primary concerned at how it would go. After a couple of weeks, I started to get more comfortable. Last week, I thought singing time went really well. The junior primary was very involved and enjoyed the game we played to help reinforce the song we were learning (How Firm a Foundation is not an easy song to teach to 3, 4, 5 and 6 year olds...but I did it!). When Billy and I were driving home, he asked how singing time went. I told him that it was a lot of fun and I wasn't worried or stressed out at all. I told him that I was starting to feel comfortable and really enjoying the calling.

Well, I've heard that when you reach that point, you end up getting released. Well, that is exactly what happened. On Wednesday, I got a message from the first counselor in the bishopric wanting to come to our home and speak with me that night. I am glad that they don't really plan ahead, because I am someone who wonder's what they are going to ask of me. Well, that evening I was asked to serve as the second counselor in the Young Women's Presidency. I was surprised that my time came to a close in Primary so quickly, but I am excited to serve the girls in my ward.

We have a small Young Women's, so we don't separate Beehives, Mia Maids and Laurels, but we just have all our activities and classes together. I am excited to serve with them, and hope to be a good example and role model for them, especially since so many of them are lacking good examples in their lives. I am sure it will once again be a great learning expereince for me but I am looking forward to it. Wish me luck...we'll see how it goes! :)