the job hunt...

Some of you have already heard, but Spencer was laid off at the end of June. Not very fun news we know, but he really wasn't happy at work, and was looking at making a change anyways. We're just hoping that the way that the change is happening is a blessing in disguise, because it's not much fun right now. Ughh.
Anyways, we thought it might be smart to get the word out that he's looking for work. He's been wanting to make a career change and is most interested in a B2B sales or marketing position. He's pretty great with people and has enjoyed sales in the past.
We're realizing how important it is to network and wanted to make you all aware in case you hear of any good opportunities. We'd love to stay in Denver, but we're open to Utah and the Boise area as well.
We don't want anyone to worry about us, just keep us in mind if you hear of anything.
Thanks.

spencer's triple bypass

Spencer road in the Triple Bypass on July 12th. It was a 120 mile cycling route that climbed three different mountains: Squaw, Loveland, and Vail passes. At the highest point he climbed to almost 12,000 feet in elevation. He started at about 6:45am and crossed the finish line in 5th place out of his team of 40, some 8-9 hours later. Spencer's Dad came into town to support him and it was a lot of fun to have someone to hang out and photograph the ride with. I've posted a couple pictures here, the majority are on the flickr site we put together for the riders to be able to order prints from.
Way to go Spencer, we're so proud of you!

our little white shanty

After the Oregon Coast trip Spencer returned to Denver and I headed to Boise to spend a few extra days with the family before making the trek to Rexburg for the much anticipated Shanty reunion. I'm sure most of you know, but the Shanty was the house I lived in at BYU-Idaho. There were 10 girls in the house at a time, and it was the best house in town. We had way too much fun together back then and the reunion didn't disappoint. We visited all our favorite spots: Millhollow, Horkleys 40's, Jackson Hole, Idaho Falls, and campus of course. We invaded the house (the door was unlocked...surprise), Robin and I played guitar together just like old times, and we all got to attend the new Rexburg temple together. It was so fun to see old friends and professors, and such wonderfully familiar places.
Thanks Scotty for the great t-shirts, Robin and Aubry for the memory books, Lisa Marie for hosting the BBQ, and Carrie for offering up her house for us all to stay at. Love you all and can't wait to see you again!

...surprise

Our little family is about to get a little bigger.
February 10th, 2009.

oregon coast-june 2008

Spencer and I spent a week at the Oregon Coast with my family this month. We rented a beach house in Rockaway Beach and were able to all stay under one roof. The coast has always been a favorite family vacation spot for the Frederiksens, and it was so fun to be back. Dad got a new kite of course, as is tradition, and we had lots of fun getting pulled around by the 200lb string limit.
We visited Flamingo Jims (a favorite childhood souvenier shop),
we played on the beach, hiked around, visited the Tillamook Cheese factory (a favorite of mine), we went tide-pooling and sea glass hunting, we played games and did puzzles, and hung out in the hot tub. We had 2 campfires on the beach complete with s'mores, music and dancing, and we went crabbing and clamming again. We even made homemade clam chowder. The kids loved uncle Kyle for his pinata party straight from Mexico, and uncle Spencer's "Steve", short for "Stevafina" puppet shows were a big hit as well. We visited a light house, shopped a little, and Spencer and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary on the 19th. We stayed up late most nights talking and just being together. I'm so grateful for my family and for the best friends that they are to me. Welcome home Kyle, and it was so fun to see you all!

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