A New Chapter!

I am proud to announce that Nathan Birch is no longer working for the Berge dealership! It is a bitter sweet combo. Nate has worked for the dealership since the time he got home from his mission, he has accomplished so much there, breaking records, being labeled as the best manager that Berge has ever seen, and making life long friends! Switching careers wasnt an easy thing, but considering that he was working 70-80hrs a week (no exaggeration!!!) we knew that it was time for a change in order for us to take the next step in life! Fortunately, after many prayers, Nate got offered a great job oppurtunity! He is now employed with Thomson Reuters! He will be negotiating real estate property taxes for large corprate businesses (walmarts, targets, kohls, exxon, etc) that have many locations around the US. He just started July 7th and at that time they informed him that they are wanting him to open a brand new division in the west part of the US! Only 2 other people in the US are doing what they are setting Nate up to do. This past week was his 1st week and so far so good, he loves it! He has his office (a window office that overlooks Scottsdale!)all set up to feel at home! And the best part about all of this...Nate is only working 40hrs a week! A regular 8-5pm job!no weekends! I get my husband back :) Im so grateful for Nate and everything that he does for our family! I dont know if there is anyone that is more derserving of this than Nate, for the sacrifices that he has made for our family and for work over the past 4 yrs. Thank you sweetheart for all that you do!

Roller Derby!

Sorry this is a little overdue but I just found this picture in my files! This is when I went to the rollerderby for the 1st time with Kara and Connie....man oh man it was crazy! never in my life have I ever seen anything like that! We had a blast, and I cant wait to go back!

The Birch Theatre....

We have finally finished the bulk majority of the theatre room! Ever since we have moved into this house Nate has been trying to get everything in order, so that we can finish this room! Here are some pictures of the almost finished masterpiece, everything except black chair rail to seperate the colors on the wall, one more row of theatre seating, black crown molding, coffered (sp?) ceilings, 2 more posters, and few more odds and ends to finish the look! Way to go babe, thanks for all your hard work that you put into this...it looks great!

Saying Goodbye...

So this is long overdue, but this is the day that we had our one last pedicure before Kara drove off and moved to Utah! There is nothing better than spending time with the fellow bhuzzies!! Love you Kara...!!

Graduation '08 GO BULLDOGS!

This past May my youngest brother graduated! We so proud of him and the accomplishments that he has made! Dallas will be preparing and turning in his papers to serve a mission in a little under 3 months! Congrats Dallas, we love you and we are so proud of you!

The BIG 2-6!!

So obviously I am way behind on posting...sorry again! Lets start with Nates Bday that we celebrated on June 2nd. Unfortunately, he had to work 75% of the day and didnt get home until later, bummer deal. The neighbor kids came over and decided to throw a bday party, and yes there was a sponge bob pinata! It was a cute idea and the kids had a blast with the water fight that we had! I had thought over and over again about to get Nate this year for his birthday...what do you get a person who pretty much has everything he wants! When we went to Walmart the week before, I finally got a break! He went into the Outdoor section just looking around like we always do, and when we passed by the BBQ grills, he fell in love and knew that he had to have one. Just so that he wouldnt buy it right then, I came up with some good reasons for us not to buy one yet! So, we left with no grill! When he got home from work on his bday...the grill was sitting on the back porch with a big ribbon and for the 1st time ever, he was speechless! I handed him a plate full of meat and let him do his thing! It was so great, he loves it, its now his new favorite thing to do!

This Post is for Brandon Hendricks...

Okay so I know that it has been awhile since I last posted, but thats what happens when life gets busy!! These last couple of months have just flown by, I cant believe that summer is almost over! We spent this last week in Idaho Falls, ID and got the chance to hang out with one of Nates close friend...Brandon Hendricks! The first thing that he says to me is..."you need to update your blog!" So this post is a promise to everyone that enjoys reading the Birch Blog, that I will try to make it way more informative by updating atleast weekly! Thanks Brandon for bringing my laziness to my attention! Your are such a great friend! :)