Thursday, June 30, 2005
Jared's new home
Everyone should have my new address and phone number by now. If you didn't get the email... email me or ask someone who did get it.
Grrr
I've even been looking for "Pollyanna" I need to read it because it's part of the curriculum for next year... Yes Mindy, PLEASE bring it back to me!
Anyway, I'm busy looking for apartments. Hopefully I'll have something found by tonight.
Love,
T
Anyway, I'm busy looking for apartments. Hopefully I'll have something found by tonight.
Love,
T
another parade
Okay, so Adam and I were the Grand Marshals in the Magic Kingdom parade at Disney World. Now we're going to be in the Independence Day parade that goes right through the middle of Washington DC. No, we're not Grand Marshals or anything like that. We're volunteers, part of the 25 people it will take to navigate the Clifford the Big Red Dog balloon. I have no idea what Clifford and Woody Woodpecker have to do with Independence Day - seems completely out of place in the middle of all the military bands and billions of flags and floats with Abraham Lincoln impersonators on them, but whatever. It will be fun to be in the parade.
We'll be down on the Mall ALL DAY - we have to be there at 8:30 to inflate the balloon, even though the parade doesn't start until noon. We're about a third down the line-up but I'd bet we won't start marching until closer to 1. Then we have to deflate the balloon ... There's a concert at the Washington Monument at 4, the Air Force Band performs at the Air and Space Museum at 6, and the fireworks will start around 8:30 or 9. I have no idea what we'll eat all day, or what we'll sit on when we're dead on our feet ... we may end up skipping the concerts and going home to eat a real meal before making a decision to go back out into the crowds to watch the fireworks.
We'll be down on the Mall ALL DAY - we have to be there at 8:30 to inflate the balloon, even though the parade doesn't start until noon. We're about a third down the line-up but I'd bet we won't start marching until closer to 1. Then we have to deflate the balloon ... There's a concert at the Washington Monument at 4, the Air Force Band performs at the Air and Space Museum at 6, and the fireworks will start around 8:30 or 9. I have no idea what we'll eat all day, or what we'll sit on when we're dead on our feet ... we may end up skipping the concerts and going home to eat a real meal before making a decision to go back out into the crowds to watch the fireworks.
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
We are now in California
Here's the basic outline of our trip so far, from my perspective (this is Emily):
Friday: We drove from Oregon to Provo, Utah. I lost my voice.
Saturday: I hung out at Tawnia's apartment with Amy, and we went to a bookstore. I got a new Star Wars novel. In the evening, we went to the Manti Pageant. It was great, at least what we saw of it. They ended the show about fifteen minutes early due to a storm. They made an announcement: "Ladies and gentlemen, we are sorry but . . ." I'm not sure what was said next, because the thunder drowned it out, but by then everyone was running to their cars.
Sunday: We drove from Salina to Zion, stopping in Koosheram; Mom got some pictures of gravestones. Our great-grandparents were among the first settlers there.
Monday: We toured Zion, taking a bus into the canyon. I found the geology fascinating, because I did just finish taking a geology class. The sandstone cliffs tower three thousand feet above the canyon. We went on the shortest hikes in the park, and in the evening, a ranger told us about the various animals. We did see deer, squirrels, a snake, lots of birds including wild turkeys, and a couple of fish.
Tuesday: We had not planned to leave early, but the thunder woke us up. We'd just gotten the van loaded when it started raining. We ended up eating breakfast near St. George and drove to Las Vegas. I spent most of the afternoon with my nose in a book.
Wednesday: We left Las Vegas around noon and drove to California. We're now at Aunt Cheryl's. Tomorrow: Knotts Berry Farm.
Love,
Emily
Friday: We drove from Oregon to Provo, Utah. I lost my voice.
Saturday: I hung out at Tawnia's apartment with Amy, and we went to a bookstore. I got a new Star Wars novel. In the evening, we went to the Manti Pageant. It was great, at least what we saw of it. They ended the show about fifteen minutes early due to a storm. They made an announcement: "Ladies and gentlemen, we are sorry but . . ." I'm not sure what was said next, because the thunder drowned it out, but by then everyone was running to their cars.
Sunday: We drove from Salina to Zion, stopping in Koosheram; Mom got some pictures of gravestones. Our great-grandparents were among the first settlers there.
Monday: We toured Zion, taking a bus into the canyon. I found the geology fascinating, because I did just finish taking a geology class. The sandstone cliffs tower three thousand feet above the canyon. We went on the shortest hikes in the park, and in the evening, a ranger told us about the various animals. We did see deer, squirrels, a snake, lots of birds including wild turkeys, and a couple of fish.
Tuesday: We had not planned to leave early, but the thunder woke us up. We'd just gotten the van loaded when it started raining. We ended up eating breakfast near St. George and drove to Las Vegas. I spent most of the afternoon with my nose in a book.
Wednesday: We left Las Vegas around noon and drove to California. We're now at Aunt Cheryl's. Tomorrow: Knotts Berry Farm.
Love,
Emily
Van Gogh
Hey Eric and/or Laurel-
When is Van Gogh day? I have to teach my students art and one of the artists we cover is Van Gogh. Any fun info you want to send me about him, or good websites to go to, would also be appreciated.
-T
When is Van Gogh day? I have to teach my students art and one of the artists we cover is Van Gogh. Any fun info you want to send me about him, or good websites to go to, would also be appreciated.
-T
Mindy's News
Well, being that Mindy won't be posting for awhile I figured that I am allowed to write and tell everyone! Mindy interviewed for a T.A. position at my school while she was here on Saturday. She was supposed to hear back on Monday... and she didn't and she didn't hear back yesterday either. I was getting a little frustrated because I wanted to know, and because it changes my housing options if she is coming. So anyway, she finally got a phone call this morning and YES she got the job! Yippee! I was very excited to hear that. The reason she hadn't heard... the principal's grandsons had hidden the paper with her phone number written on it. (He has two-year old twin grandsons who are very cute.) So now I have the adventure of trying to find housing. I know where I want to live... it's just whether apartments are available there or not... and if not, I'll find something somewhere else.
Oh, and the travelers spent last night in Las Vegas at Jenny and Ben's. I think they will be leaving for Eric's today?? They were still in Vegas when Mindy called me at 11 a.m. PST. So now you know where they are.
Love,
T
Oh, and the travelers spent last night in Las Vegas at Jenny and Ben's. I think they will be leaving for Eric's today?? They were still in Vegas when Mindy called me at 11 a.m. PST. So now you know where they are.
Love,
T
well, okay
Okay, so it's not THAT bad. Mom and Dad did leave a message for Adam's birthday on Saturday. We were at a friend's house for a BBQ. And the 4 girls were all together that afternoon before going to the Manti pageant, and they made a group call to Adam for his birthday too. That was very cool - we both appreciated it. AND Nathan and Amanda's message on my cell phone was very fun (but we got no reception at the BBQ - that house is in some weird dead zone for all cell phones.) AND Brooke and Bryan sang to him when I called them about some stuff. Eric didn't call Adam, but he sent a very hilarious card that is now displayed on top of the TV.
But even with all that, we have no idea where the vacationers are or when they're expected in California. As they wander the West Coast, I am still sitting at my desk at work. And today, Adam is at the Capitol. Still no statements of resignation from the Supreme Court, and looking less likely by the day, so his internship is looking to be more quiet than anticipated. I do wish many adventures for him and that would have been a great opportunity, so I'm kinda disappointed. But the other part of me is NOT disappointed because if it's quiet all summer on the Hill, then he will be able to come with me the whole time I'm in Seattle. That's a good thing.
But even with all that, we have no idea where the vacationers are or when they're expected in California. As they wander the West Coast, I am still sitting at my desk at work. And today, Adam is at the Capitol. Still no statements of resignation from the Supreme Court, and looking less likely by the day, so his internship is looking to be more quiet than anticipated. I do wish many adventures for him and that would have been a great opportunity, so I'm kinda disappointed. But the other part of me is NOT disappointed because if it's quiet all summer on the Hill, then he will be able to come with me the whole time I'm in Seattle. That's a good thing.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
from Jared
Actually, I talked to Mom and Dad on Saturday, while they were in Manti. So I guess you really are the one left out, Trina. Sorry. I know how that is. Just so you all know, I do have a new address now, and I'll email it to you once I have a phone number to go with it. We're planning on setting that up tomorrow. There's still quite a bit of stuff we need to do to get ready for this move. In case you don't know, we'll get all our stuff packed up on the 5th and we'll drive to Houston on the 6th. We'll be here at our old address and phone number (feel free to call me) until then.
how nice for you
That's very lovely that you, Eric and Tawnia, are hearing from the travelers so frequently. Nice to know they talk to SOMEONE. But not me. I'm not bitter or anything ... (No, really, I'm not - just being a snarky brat because I'm semi-crabby.) I went to a meeting IN the Capitol building today. They're all usually in the office buildings across the street - the House and Senate each have 3 buildings that are connected underground. Anyway, this meeting was with the Minority Leader of the House, and it was IN the Capitol. Still with staff (I've been to plenty of meetings, but never met any members of Congress), but I thought the building change was cool. Adam has 3 more class days after today, which is a good thing. His stress level is through the roof. It will be nice when his schedule is ONLY work, internship, calling, and thesis first draft ... instead of all that, plus 3 classes and all the homework (tons and tons of reading). And we're also starting to look at law schools now because he got his LSAT score on Monday - a 162. Decent, but he was hoping for a 165-170. He still has a good shot at getting into Georgetown Law, but it's not a guarantee like a higher score would have made.
News from Eric
Good afternoon everyone!
I too have heard from the road company of Insanity Inc. They're slowly but surely moving our direction. I understand that they'll be staying in Vegas with Jenny ... tonight I think. By the way, after watching the news this morning it's a good thing their campfire didn't have a fire. The wildfires in Utah are bad this year.
Happy anniversary to Trina and Adam, and to Nathan and Amanda. It's hard to believe it's been so long since your weddings.
It's been a busy couple of weeks (with more to come). Laurel's brother had barely left when her parents came. They spent the weekend at our place before heading up to Northern California. We went to the Getty on Saturday, and then drove all the way down to the San Diego temple so Kendall could take pictures of it as the sun set. It was a long day, but a lot of fun. I had fun at the Getty telling Lance (3 years old) to get into other people's pictures. Everybody loved him of course.
This week we're going to start house-sitting for a friend. The cool thing is, there's a sweet pool in the back yard, and plenty of room in the house, so the fam will be living large for the handful of days they're down here.
In other news, I'm working like a madman. I'm pounding this out on my lunch hour, but the rest of the time I'm working long hours and working at getting a big class finished (as well as delivering the occassional class). Last week I felt like I never got a good night's sleep, but this week I've done better at getting to bed early enough.
Laurel's next appointment is July 5th. She's doing great, gaining the right amount of weight and growing the right size. It seems like she grew a LOT over the last week. I worked a couple of late nights and then when I saw her again she was much bigger. Even she noticed. I can feel Stevie kick when Laurel hugs me sometimes.
That's all for now. I love you all.
Eric
I too have heard from the road company of Insanity Inc. They're slowly but surely moving our direction. I understand that they'll be staying in Vegas with Jenny ... tonight I think. By the way, after watching the news this morning it's a good thing their campfire didn't have a fire. The wildfires in Utah are bad this year.
Happy anniversary to Trina and Adam, and to Nathan and Amanda. It's hard to believe it's been so long since your weddings.
It's been a busy couple of weeks (with more to come). Laurel's brother had barely left when her parents came. They spent the weekend at our place before heading up to Northern California. We went to the Getty on Saturday, and then drove all the way down to the San Diego temple so Kendall could take pictures of it as the sun set. It was a long day, but a lot of fun. I had fun at the Getty telling Lance (3 years old) to get into other people's pictures. Everybody loved him of course.
This week we're going to start house-sitting for a friend. The cool thing is, there's a sweet pool in the back yard, and plenty of room in the house, so the fam will be living large for the handful of days they're down here.
In other news, I'm working like a madman. I'm pounding this out on my lunch hour, but the rest of the time I'm working long hours and working at getting a big class finished (as well as delivering the occassional class). Last week I felt like I never got a good night's sleep, but this week I've done better at getting to bed early enough.
Laurel's next appointment is July 5th. She's doing great, gaining the right amount of weight and growing the right size. It seems like she grew a LOT over the last week. I worked a couple of late nights and then when I saw her again she was much bigger. Even she noticed. I can feel Stevie kick when Laurel hugs me sometimes.
That's all for now. I love you all.
Eric
An Update and "the word"
Okay, so after you type in your title, don't press enter, or it will post just that and then you have to go back in and edit your post.
Just an update on the road tripsters, since they like to call me and let me know what they are doing. Something about free minutes between my cell phone and theirs. Yesterday they spent at Zion's national park. I guess they have a free shuttle that takes you from place to place, then you can get out and go hiking. They camped there last night and I know that they went to the "campfire" (only Dad said there wasn't an actual fire there.)
The word of the day is... macaroni. I remember when Mom would make real macaroni with cheese and ham. That was one of my favorite meals. And sometimes she would put in tomato sauce and hot dogs and called it noodle surprise... surprise no noodles!
Love,
T
Just an update on the road tripsters, since they like to call me and let me know what they are doing. Something about free minutes between my cell phone and theirs. Yesterday they spent at Zion's national park. I guess they have a free shuttle that takes you from place to place, then you can get out and go hiking. They camped there last night and I know that they went to the "campfire" (only Dad said there wasn't an actual fire there.)
The word of the day is... macaroni. I remember when Mom would make real macaroni with cheese and ham. That was one of my favorite meals. And sometimes she would put in tomato sauce and hot dogs and called it noodle surprise... surprise no noodles!
Love,
T
HANAA, HBA, etc.
Happy Anniversary, Nathan And Amanda (HANAA); Happy Birthday Adam (HBA)
Well, I'm back to coming to the library and getting ready to teach fourth grade. Whoopee. I had an enjoyable time at home. The beach was very windy... the home cooking was fabulous and the company was good too. Now I have a closet packed FULL of stuff for teaching school next year and I'm still not sure where I'll be living this fall. I'm waiting to find out whether or not Mindy got the TA job. If she did I will live with her... if not, I'll live with my current roommates.
Anyway, I have a lot of work to do and so little time to do it... and yet no time frame. I'm feeling overwhelmed and yet rather underwhelmed at the same time. Strange, I know.
I hope everything is going well for everyone.
Love,
T
Well, I'm back to coming to the library and getting ready to teach fourth grade. Whoopee. I had an enjoyable time at home. The beach was very windy... the home cooking was fabulous and the company was good too. Now I have a closet packed FULL of stuff for teaching school next year and I'm still not sure where I'll be living this fall. I'm waiting to find out whether or not Mindy got the TA job. If she did I will live with her... if not, I'll live with my current roommates.
Anyway, I have a lot of work to do and so little time to do it... and yet no time frame. I'm feeling overwhelmed and yet rather underwhelmed at the same time. Strange, I know.
I hope everything is going well for everyone.
Love,
T
Monday, June 27, 2005
rrrrrroad trip!
Adam and I, in a spur of the moment decision, are going to the Hill Cumorah Pageant in 2 weeks. I called the Palmyra Temple this morning to reserve seats in the endowment sessions - I said that I didn't care what time, but I needed 4 seats. We got the LAST block of 4 in the whole day. Good thing I called at 8:30 this morning! The idea has been floating around in the back of my head since I moved here to DC because Palmyra is 7 hours away - decent for a long weekend trip. We watched the new First Vision DVD in Sunday School yesterday, and that really brought the idea to the surface. So we checked when the pageant is and we were already taking Monday the 11th off work anyway ... so we're going. YAY!
In other good news, we have broken the Curse of Three. Since we changed our temple attendance goal from monthly to weekly, we've only made it 3 weeks in a row and then we miss one. This last week, we finally made it to 4, and we have plans for the next 3 weeks so it will be at least 7. This coming Saturday is ward temple night, then we'll be in Palmyra and we have to do a session in DC that week as well because Jori is coming from Oregon (she's going to NY with us), and the week after that a recently-baptized sister in our ward is going through the temple. Then we can do an 8th week before the summer closure. After that, we'll be back on to see if we can break the streak of 8.
In other good news, we have broken the Curse of Three. Since we changed our temple attendance goal from monthly to weekly, we've only made it 3 weeks in a row and then we miss one. This last week, we finally made it to 4, and we have plans for the next 3 weeks so it will be at least 7. This coming Saturday is ward temple night, then we'll be in Palmyra and we have to do a session in DC that week as well because Jori is coming from Oregon (she's going to NY with us), and the week after that a recently-baptized sister in our ward is going through the temple. Then we can do an 8th week before the summer closure. After that, we'll be back on to see if we can break the streak of 8.
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Happy Birthday (yesterday) Adam!!!
I meant to post this yesterday, but every time I remembered I was away from the computer. So... Happy BIrthday Adam!!! I hope that you did something fun and exciting. We went out to eat yesterday, but not for your birthday, for our anniversary. Then we went and got Cold Stone ice cream. Then we watched High Crimes.
Nathan
Nathan
Friday, June 24, 2005
new house
Jared, that's very cool that you have a new job and found a new house too. What's your new house like? What's your new job? When are you moving and starting work?
Eric and Laurel, we got your birthday card for Adam - that was very awesome of you to remember. The card definitely made us laugh. "True love" with a picture of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez ... Pfff! You should have put a picture of President and Sister Hinckley - THAT is the kind of true love we're working for! But then, that wouldn't have been funny because it would have been for real. But anyway - it was really cool.
Happy anniversary a couple of days early, Nathan and Amanda! That's so cool that we made it through this first year that everyone said would be the "adjustment" phase and soooooooo hard. I don't know what they're talkin' about, and I suspect that you don't either. Being married is the most awesome thing EVER, and I'm happy that you're happy. And I'm happy that you're moving too, to a new job for Amanda and a new house that you STILL don't have to pay for (how do you do this?) and more school for Nathan.
I won't put in notes for Mom and Dad or the girls, since they're all on the road for the next few days. Bleh for them. I wish I were on vacation.
Eric and Laurel, we got your birthday card for Adam - that was very awesome of you to remember. The card definitely made us laugh. "True love" with a picture of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez ... Pfff! You should have put a picture of President and Sister Hinckley - THAT is the kind of true love we're working for! But then, that wouldn't have been funny because it would have been for real. But anyway - it was really cool.
Happy anniversary a couple of days early, Nathan and Amanda! That's so cool that we made it through this first year that everyone said would be the "adjustment" phase and soooooooo hard. I don't know what they're talkin' about, and I suspect that you don't either. Being married is the most awesome thing EVER, and I'm happy that you're happy. And I'm happy that you're moving too, to a new job for Amanda and a new house that you STILL don't have to pay for (how do you do this?) and more school for Nathan.
I won't put in notes for Mom and Dad or the girls, since they're all on the road for the next few days. Bleh for them. I wish I were on vacation.
Thursday, June 23, 2005
Jared is back
But I'm sure none of you even knew I was gone. I spent the last three days in Houston and found us a new home.
I usually cut my own hair, except when I need to find a new job or something like that.
I usually cut my own hair, except when I need to find a new job or something like that.
my hair
I'd like to get a haircut, that lends itself to the curliness in my hair, so I can just put gel in and go .. cuz at this point, it's just annoying if I don't straighten it or put it up somehow, and straightening it takes a while, but it's pretty that way, so I usually end up putting it up. I have fun with it though. I agree with Mom - burning hair stinks. Nathan lit my hair on fire before, when he was playing with a lighter. Nothing permanent happened to it though, luckily, and it was only a little bit.
Today we went to Lincoln City outlet mall, and bought lots of clothes. It was fun. But now we're all tired, and we still need to get everything ready for our vacation tomorrow.
Today we went to Lincoln City outlet mall, and bought lots of clothes. It was fun. But now we're all tired, and we still need to get everything ready for our vacation tomorrow.
haircuts & more
I have a new toy. My boss at work gave me a laptop that I get to keep until I graduate in Dec. I think that's kinda cool. I get the laptop b/c I'm getting kicked out of my cubicle b/c of reshuffling of other people. So I get a laptop (3 years old) w/ a wireless connection that I get to do whatever I want with, as long as I work when I'm suppose to. I like that. At the moment, I'm in class listening to a lecture while writing this post.
As for my hair, Trina does an excellent job of it. She does a much better job than my mom did.
Adam
As for my hair, Trina does an excellent job of it. She does a much better job than my mom did.
Adam
haircuts
Adam needs one. I'd like one. I always cut Adam's hair. I didn't do very good the first couple of times, but I'm figuring it out and he's VERY patient when it doesn't look right or when I cut it too short. He will get a professional cut when he starts law school or whenever he has any interviews with a law firm because I don't trust myself that much. Last time I had a haircut was last October. It was supposed to be like I had it Spring 2003 (see the "pastel spring 2003" pictures on the BBC page - THAT cut) but the stupid hair cutter person didn't cut the sides short enough and there are no layers. It's the "all one length with bangs" type of thing to my shoulders like it was when I went to Western. I pull the front into a barrette because my bangs are all different lengths, and put it in a ponytail when I'm at home.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
I have hair
Most of my hair is on my head. It's short and curly. But then you already knew that. Once, when I was little, I accidentally burned my hair. It really stinks when you do that. I got too close to the stove. I think it may have happened more than once, but I always had long hair until I was a teenager. My dad loved long hair and didn't like us to get it cut. When I was 13, I got it cut, after that I would let it grow out and cut it off then do it all over again. For the past 30 years or so it's always been fairly short. So now you know even more about my hair.
I am tired today. We're getting ready for vacation. We went shopping for food and other stuff that we need for our trip. Tomorrow we'll go shopping for clothes and to the beach in Lincoln City. We also have company coming. Lori Paton called me this afternoon and said they would like to stop by tomorrow on their way north. It's a good thing they're coming in tomorrow because we won't be here on Friday. We haven't seen them in 5 years or so.
I am tired today. We're getting ready for vacation. We went shopping for food and other stuff that we need for our trip. Tomorrow we'll go shopping for clothes and to the beach in Lincoln City. We also have company coming. Lori Paton called me this afternoon and said they would like to stop by tomorrow on their way north. It's a good thing they're coming in tomorrow because we won't be here on Friday. We haven't seen them in 5 years or so.
Hair
Well... so I've been wanting a haircut for awhile... so today I went over to Deb's and she cut off ten inches so I could donate it to Locks of Love. Man is it SHORT! It's very weird and is going to take some getting used too.
I also closed my account at PTCU. I still remember the first bank account I ever had... it was there and it was when I had my newspaper route that I shared with Jared.
So I am sad that we haven't had a "word of the day" since HAT. So I am declaring that today's word is hair.
Okay, so start posting people!
Love,
T
I also closed my account at PTCU. I still remember the first bank account I ever had... it was there and it was when I had my newspaper route that I shared with Jared.
So I am sad that we haven't had a "word of the day" since HAT. So I am declaring that today's word is hair.
Okay, so start posting people!
Love,
T
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Boxes
Well, I've been going through boxes and boxes of all my stuff and trying to narrow things down, A LOT. I am leaving all my kitchen stuff here. I'll probably take it with me next summer when I come down for the reunion. Maybe I'll be moving into a house and I'll actually need some of those items. For now I'm mainly taking books and the notes from all my education classes.
I should take this opportunity to write about "the special things I did with my Dad." One of my favorite Dad memories is when I moved back to Logan after having just bought my car about three months previously. Dad decided to drive down with me, since I had NO previous free-way driving experience. I remember talking to him about everything and I got the entire dating/engagement story from Dad's perspective, with details that I don't think I'd heard before.
Another thing I like to do with Dad is watch him laugh. His laugh is usually silent... he turns red and shakes a lot. One time I remember he was laughing so hard at something someone had said or done at the dinner table, that he fell off his chair.
Some other things I remember doing with Dad -- putting a new roof on our house, eating breakfast on Saturday mornings, talking about family history, and getting father's blessings whenever I needed them.
Love,
T
I should take this opportunity to write about "the special things I did with my Dad." One of my favorite Dad memories is when I moved back to Logan after having just bought my car about three months previously. Dad decided to drive down with me, since I had NO previous free-way driving experience. I remember talking to him about everything and I got the entire dating/engagement story from Dad's perspective, with details that I don't think I'd heard before.
Another thing I like to do with Dad is watch him laugh. His laugh is usually silent... he turns red and shakes a lot. One time I remember he was laughing so hard at something someone had said or done at the dinner table, that he fell off his chair.
Some other things I remember doing with Dad -- putting a new roof on our house, eating breakfast on Saturday mornings, talking about family history, and getting father's blessings whenever I needed them.
Love,
T
Mindy
So did Dad drive up to Calgary yesterday, and they're on their way to Oregon today or tomorrow? That's what it sounded like Mindy said. Senator Caudle would like to make an opening statement with the commencement of the Storage Room Shuffle, so I'll be giving y'all a call soon. And I'd like to speak to Mindy as well, so please let me know when she and Dad are expected. Muchas gracias.
(Yes, I'm listening online to a hearing right now. Blah blah blah. They've been going in circles for over a year and this one doesn't appear to be anything new.)
(Yes, I'm listening online to a hearing right now. Blah blah blah. They've been going in circles for over a year and this one doesn't appear to be anything new.)
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Happy Father's Day!
I may have been the last one to talk to Dad, but I get to see him tomorrow, and then I'll have a long drive to talk with him all by myself. My favorite memory of Dad is going shopping with him, and he'd let me buy stuff that Mom would probably have said no to. Like when we went up to the mall to pick up "The Princess Bride" and we stopped at the Disney store, and I bought some stuff, like my Eeyore.
When I first saw the word hat, I thought of the Mad Hatter Hat at Disneyland as well, at least the Space Mountain scenario - me, Trina, Tawnia and Nathan, with the glow things on our glasses .. and the "well so do you, but we don't complain". Cuz while we were laughing about that, Trina made the comment that "It's Disneyland! This is where people wear mouse ears and old ladies where big funny hats." Which makes me think of Mom's pink hat too .... hehehe
When I first saw the word hat, I thought of the Mad Hatter Hat at Disneyland as well, at least the Space Mountain scenario - me, Trina, Tawnia and Nathan, with the glow things on our glasses .. and the "well so do you, but we don't complain". Cuz while we were laughing about that, Trina made the comment that "It's Disneyland! This is where people wear mouse ears and old ladies where big funny hats." Which makes me think of Mom's pink hat too .... hehehe
Hats, Father's Day, and so on
Happy anniversary, Trina and Adam. I know I should have posted that yesterday, but I wasn't here. First, Clarissa and I went with Dad to the airport to pick up Tawnia. And then in the evening, we had a branch activity -- roller skating. I didn't do very well, as this was only about my second time skating (and the last time was about 1999), so I clung to the wall most of the time, but a lot of people offered to help, and I wasn't the only inexperienced skater out there. We also had fun on the bus ride. Afterwards, we came back to the church for pizza and ice cream, and several of us went to see "Star Wars." They were handing out posters of Darth Vader that say "Who's your Daddy?" I'm giving it to Dad for Father's Day.
I have a few hats. I remember in Young Women's once they gave us hats and then we would have buttons from the different activities to attach to them. I don't think I ever actually wore that hat. And I remember in Texas there was a store going out of business, and everyone who bought $20 worth of Harry Potter merchandise would get a hat for only a penny. So we bought a couple of beach towels and a poster, and I got my hat. And there's the hat that I bought while I was in Florida; I got it at Animal Kingdom, just because I wanted something that resembled a safari hat. Then there was the big purple hat that I got for Christmas one year; I think Eric gave me that.
Emily
I have a few hats. I remember in Young Women's once they gave us hats and then we would have buttons from the different activities to attach to them. I don't think I ever actually wore that hat. And I remember in Texas there was a store going out of business, and everyone who bought $20 worth of Harry Potter merchandise would get a hat for only a penny. So we bought a couple of beach towels and a poster, and I got my hat. And there's the hat that I bought while I was in Florida; I got it at Animal Kingdom, just because I wanted something that resembled a safari hat. Then there was the big purple hat that I got for Christmas one year; I think Eric gave me that.
Emily
Hats
Back when I was in high school I used to collect hats, sort of. I remember doing a video project for one of my classes, I believe it was Drama I, where I did a news report and wore a different hat for every part. I had the black fedora, a bike helmet, the little beanie thing from the dance festival, my Camp Meriweather cap, and I might have had one or two others. I know I also had a solid black baseball cap, but I don'r think I used it in that project. Currently I still have the beanie, and also a new helmet, and two German hats (the Tyrolean one and the army one), a black ski mask and a construction hard hat. While I was on my mission I also bought one of those long pointy caps (like a nightcap) for winter weather, and someone gave me a cap with the flaps to fold down over the ears. But those have long since disappeared, along with the black Russian-looking one I had when I left on my mission. I think that's all of them.
Oh, and Happy Father's Day.
Oh, and Happy Father's Day.
Dad's Day
A word of the day sounds like it could be an interesting sort of game. The first thing that comes to mind for me when I think of hats is that we are in pursuit of a Mad Hatter hat (which we did not find at DisneyWorld) for Adam, because when we met on Halloween, he was dressed up as the Mad Hatter. I'd have to think more on the hat theme for more stories.
Mom asked the "what's your favorite memory about Dad" or whatever the question was. My favorite Dad memory is in the years after my mission when I was in the area of home, Dad would drive me to the airport when I would go on my trips here and there. We would have long conversations about all kinds of things. I still remember some of the things we talked about.
Mom asked the "what's your favorite memory about Dad" or whatever the question was. My favorite Dad memory is in the years after my mission when I was in the area of home, Dad would drive me to the airport when I would go on my trips here and there. We would have long conversations about all kinds of things. I still remember some of the things we talked about.
Oops
Well, I was going to post a Father's Day Congratulations in my other post, and then just realized that I'd forgotten too... So ...
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! to all the father's (and future father's) in the family. (ie DAD, Jared, Eric, Nathan, and Adam.)
I was also going to write about what special things I did with my father. But I think that's going to have to wait until a later post because I have to finish getting ready for church, maybe I'll just wear a hat and not worry about fixing my hair.
Tata for now.
-T
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! to all the father's (and future father's) in the family. (ie DAD, Jared, Eric, Nathan, and Adam.)
I was also going to write about what special things I did with my father. But I think that's going to have to wait until a later post because I have to finish getting ready for church, maybe I'll just wear a hat and not worry about fixing my hair.
Tata for now.
-T
HAT and Father's Day
HAT and Adam. At first I thought that Hat was just "the word of the day" and so I was thinking about hats in general. I thought maybe Nate was trying to promote posting by having a word of the day that everyone would try to use in a random way or something.
Well, I'm back in the homeland and so far I've been having a fabulous time. I bought a guitar yesterday on the way home from the airport. It's one of those things I've been planning on buying for a long time and then just did spontaneously yesterday since they had them at Cost-co for a decent price. After that I came home and played Settlers with Nate and beat him (of course... I seem to always do that, even when I'm behind I still catch up and over power him with my skills and abilities, hehe.) Then I went over to Nate's and he beat me at Bachi (sp?) Ball. Then Manda came home and bought me dinner and then Jem came over and we played team Bachi Ball... Manda and Nate won that game too. Then we watched "The Count of Monte Cristo" and I fell asleep on Nate and Manda's couch.
Today I'm going to church in the YSA branch here, then coming home for a fabulous father's day feast. More adventures to come I'm sure.
Hat's off to all of you!
Love,
T
Well, I'm back in the homeland and so far I've been having a fabulous time. I bought a guitar yesterday on the way home from the airport. It's one of those things I've been planning on buying for a long time and then just did spontaneously yesterday since they had them at Cost-co for a decent price. After that I came home and played Settlers with Nate and beat him (of course... I seem to always do that, even when I'm behind I still catch up and over power him with my skills and abilities, hehe.) Then I went over to Nate's and he beat me at Bachi (sp?) Ball. Then Manda came home and bought me dinner and then Jem came over and we played team Bachi Ball... Manda and Nate won that game too. Then we watched "The Count of Monte Cristo" and I fell asleep on Nate and Manda's couch.
Today I'm going to church in the YSA branch here, then coming home for a fabulous father's day feast. More adventures to come I'm sure.
Hat's off to all of you!
Love,
T
HAT...I guess.
If HAT is the word for today, I guess next week we will say HAN. "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought." Anyway, the Father's Day greeting was temporarily unavailable for a few hours yesterday, but it's back now and also on my website. I'll be returning the previous animation sometime tonight or tomorrow. If I get around to it. Things are pretty busy what with getting ready to move and all.
Hello
Amanda is at work right now and so hopefully all of their preparation from the last couple of weeks pays off because today over six hundred people are coming to Linfield to get registered for their football camp. Get a bunch of high school guys together and something is bound to happen.
HAT!!! That is so great that you've been married for a year. It is crazy how fast the time has gone by. I can not believe that is has already been a year since we have seen you guys.
Almost two weeks ago we got a phone call from Willamette University and they offered Amanda a job as an Area Coordinator. She said no way so we are still trying to figure out what to do with ourselves next year. Wait... that's not how it happened. She said yes and so we do know what is going on next year. Actually I need to check with Amanda and see if she knows what is going on next year. But I am pretty sure that we are moving to Salem the end of the month. Maybe that is why she has been packing all of our books and our living room is full of boxes... hmmm...
Anyways, I need to go and get ready for church. I hope that everyone has a good sabbath day and a good father's day. Happy Father's Day Dad, Jared, and Eric!!!
Nathan A. Palmer
By the way- HAT meant Happy Anniversary Trina. To you too Adam.
HAT!!! That is so great that you've been married for a year. It is crazy how fast the time has gone by. I can not believe that is has already been a year since we have seen you guys.
Almost two weeks ago we got a phone call from Willamette University and they offered Amanda a job as an Area Coordinator. She said no way so we are still trying to figure out what to do with ourselves next year. Wait... that's not how it happened. She said yes and so we do know what is going on next year. Actually I need to check with Amanda and see if she knows what is going on next year. But I am pretty sure that we are moving to Salem the end of the month. Maybe that is why she has been packing all of our books and our living room is full of boxes... hmmm...
Anyways, I need to go and get ready for church. I hope that everyone has a good sabbath day and a good father's day. Happy Father's Day Dad, Jared, and Eric!!!
Nathan A. Palmer
By the way- HAT meant Happy Anniversary Trina. To you too Adam.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
new home page
Maybe that was Jared's Father's Day surprise for Eric that he referred to before ... but I can't see it either. I keep getting an error message. The URL that shows up in the error message has a front slash instead of a backslash in part of it. Maybe that's part of the problem. Yes/no? Anyway - looking forward to seeing it. Maybe you can stash it on your family page when Father's Day is over so we can check back on it later, J.
In 30 minutes, it will be Adam's and my first wedding anniversary. Wow. That's just ... wow. We went to the temple today (since we obviously can't go tomorrow) and did sealings for 2 hours, and Adam bought me flowers that aren't cut for a vase - I chose a potted plant of miniature roses. I'm going to see how well I can do at keeping a plant alive because Adam and I keep talking about having an herb garden in our kitchen. Must practice.
In 30 minutes, it will be Adam's and my first wedding anniversary. Wow. That's just ... wow. We went to the temple today (since we obviously can't go tomorrow) and did sealings for 2 hours, and Adam bought me flowers that aren't cut for a vase - I chose a potted plant of miniature roses. I'm going to see how well I can do at keeping a plant alive because Adam and I keep talking about having an herb garden in our kitchen. Must practice.
New Pictures
I added a couple of pictures to my Random Shots, this morning. A couple of different visitors who dropped by in the last few days. Hope you enjoy them.
And thanks for the interesting new opening page. Did you put that up Eric or did someone else put it on there to surprise you?
Love ya,
MOM
And thanks for the interesting new opening page. Did you put that up Eric or did someone else put it on there to surprise you?
Love ya,
MOM
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Don't Worry Be Happy!!
I've added a few pictures to my page of random shots. I'm not sure I'll keep them all on but I thought you might enjoy seeing what I've been doing with my camera.
I also figured it's time for a new question. Since Father's Day is Sunday, here is one for you to think about. What special things did you do with your father? Even though many of you have the same dad, I'm sure you've got some unique memories that you can share. We'd also like to hear about the in-laws dads and the grandkids dads.
Love to you all,
MOM
I also figured it's time for a new question. Since Father's Day is Sunday, here is one for you to think about. What special things did you do with your father? Even though many of you have the same dad, I'm sure you've got some unique memories that you can share. We'd also like to hear about the in-laws dads and the grandkids dads.
Love to you all,
MOM
Today
1. I slept in until 11 a.m. (which makes sense since I didn't go to bed until after 2 a.m.)
2. I bought three new pairs of shoes... and only spent $40
3. It was over 90 degrees in Provo.
4. I drank lots of water so as not to die of heat exhaustion.
5. I thought about packing for my "vacation" but still haven't.
6. I walked to the library to write this post. (aren't you excited!)
7. I thought about how wonderful my family is.
Love,
T
2. I bought three new pairs of shoes... and only spent $40
3. It was over 90 degrees in Provo.
4. I drank lots of water so as not to die of heat exhaustion.
5. I thought about packing for my "vacation" but still haven't.
6. I walked to the library to write this post. (aren't you excited!)
7. I thought about how wonderful my family is.
Love,
T
The things Trina does for Me
Since Trina mentioned it, I thought that it would be aprobo to list some of the other things that she does for me.
1. Cleans up after me.
2. Picks me up from school when I don't bike down there.
3. Washes most of my dishes.
4. Does my laundry.
5. Cleans the icky bathroom.
6. Swiffers the floor.
7. Rubs my back and head after work. (After 10 hrs at work, it's sorely needed)
8. Spoils me rotten.
9. Tells me how wonderful I am
10. Chauffers me around.
11. Buys cool stuff for me.
12. Makes me want to be a better man. (Jack Nicholson, As Good as It Gets)
One thing for every month that we've been married.
Adam
1. Cleans up after me.
2. Picks me up from school when I don't bike down there.
3. Washes most of my dishes.
4. Does my laundry.
5. Cleans the icky bathroom.
6. Swiffers the floor.
7. Rubs my back and head after work. (After 10 hrs at work, it's sorely needed)
8. Spoils me rotten.
9. Tells me how wonderful I am
10. Chauffers me around.
11. Buys cool stuff for me.
12. Makes me want to be a better man. (Jack Nicholson, As Good as It Gets)
One thing for every month that we've been married.
Adam
random
Please tell Uncle Gary and Aunt Karen that we said hello. I wish they could meet Adam but I have NO idea when we could even possibly get to California. We have many plans (including California of course), but no timeline.
Good to hear that there was no tsunami in Oregon ... I figure the valley would have been okay because of the mountains, but the coast would sure have taken a beating. We saw that on CNN this morning - it explained that the ocean floor plates in question shifted side to side, not really displacing much water. The ocean floor plates in the Indonesia tsunami - one had gone under the other by a substantial amount, creating the huge waves.
Right now, I'm sitting around at work waiting for Adam to call me to tell me when we can go home. I could have left at 4:30. It's now 5:30 - he usually works until 6 when he's on the Hill, but at least calls to tell me what's up. *sigh* The things I do for him sometimes.
Good to hear that there was no tsunami in Oregon ... I figure the valley would have been okay because of the mountains, but the coast would sure have taken a beating. We saw that on CNN this morning - it explained that the ocean floor plates in question shifted side to side, not really displacing much water. The ocean floor plates in the Indonesia tsunami - one had gone under the other by a substantial amount, creating the huge waves.
Right now, I'm sitting around at work waiting for Adam to call me to tell me when we can go home. I could have left at 4:30. It's now 5:30 - he usually works until 6 when he's on the Hill, but at least calls to tell me what's up. *sigh* The things I do for him sometimes.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
News from home
Good evening children,
As we listen to the news and learn whether or not we will have a tsunami hit the Oregon coast, I thought I would share the other news that's happening around here.
First, I'll tell you the last of the news items I've heard. Melanie is in the hospital having her appendix out this evening. She seemed fine when we were over there last night. In fact I got a cute picture of her playing volleyball last night at Annika's birthday party. I'll post it soon. I'll go visit Melanie tomorrow after work.
Mindy will be home next week. Dad is going up there next week and bringing her home. She gets to bring whatever will fit in the van.
Uncle Gary and Aunt Karen are going to Seattle and will stop here both coming and going. They'll be here this Thursday and probably next Wednesday.
Aunt Marli is in the hospital because of problems with her leg. I'll find out what's up there and let you know soon.
Concerning the reunion, please email Uncle Max with your opinions and answer if that date will work. Be sure to send him your correct email addresses and I'll do the same. I always check my Yahoo address so I got the email from him, too. Thanks for forwarding Trina. I saw the one you sent first.
Life is really crazy here in the little town. (You don't have to be in the big city for things to be crazy.)
Clarissa is waiting for me to finish this up so she can get on the computer. So I'll stop torturing her now.
Love ya,
MOM
As we listen to the news and learn whether or not we will have a tsunami hit the Oregon coast, I thought I would share the other news that's happening around here.
First, I'll tell you the last of the news items I've heard. Melanie is in the hospital having her appendix out this evening. She seemed fine when we were over there last night. In fact I got a cute picture of her playing volleyball last night at Annika's birthday party. I'll post it soon. I'll go visit Melanie tomorrow after work.
Mindy will be home next week. Dad is going up there next week and bringing her home. She gets to bring whatever will fit in the van.
Uncle Gary and Aunt Karen are going to Seattle and will stop here both coming and going. They'll be here this Thursday and probably next Wednesday.
Aunt Marli is in the hospital because of problems with her leg. I'll find out what's up there and let you know soon.
Concerning the reunion, please email Uncle Max with your opinions and answer if that date will work. Be sure to send him your correct email addresses and I'll do the same. I always check my Yahoo address so I got the email from him, too. Thanks for forwarding Trina. I saw the one you sent first.
Life is really crazy here in the little town. (You don't have to be in the big city for things to be crazy.)
Clarissa is waiting for me to finish this up so she can get on the computer. So I'll stop torturing her now.
Love ya,
MOM
I'm Alive
Well, I'm keeping busy and today I'm back at the library (surprise, surprise). So as I was walking to the library today I noticed that my shoes started squeaking. It was really annoying. So much that I stopped at the first building I came to on campus, went to the bathroom, and tried to figure out why. I did figure out that my shoes are basically splitting across the middle and I think that is why they squeak every time I take a step. Do you know how LOUD squeaking shoes sound when you walk into a SILENT library. It makes one very self-conscious, especially since the library is super full today (finals for spring term are Weds. and Thurs. this week.) So that is my adventure so far for today.
At home I have a huge mountain in my room made from all my clean laundry. I was going to put it all away, and then decided that I should just pack what I'm taking home and put the rest away. I'll probably get to that tonight.
So there are my adventures. I hope that everyone is doing well. Is everyone planning on going to the family reunion next summer??
Love,
T
At home I have a huge mountain in my room made from all my clean laundry. I was going to put it all away, and then decided that I should just pack what I'm taking home and put the rest away. I'll probably get to that tonight.
So there are my adventures. I hope that everyone is doing well. Is everyone planning on going to the family reunion next summer??
Love,
T
Houston
I just looked up a picture of the Houston Temple on lds.org. What a beautiful building! Congrats on the new job and the move, and good luck! Keep us posted on the timeline so we know when you're out of reach on the road, and the new contact info and all. Bon voyage! I hope that you're far enough inland that you don't get hit by hurricanes in the Gulf ... Houston looks like it should be okay - the distance from Galveston Bay isn't much, but hurricanes usually don't get in there. They're stopped by the barrier islands. And how many hurricanes get over to that side of the Gulf anyway - last year's round all hit Florida, and they've already had one tropical storm this year in Pensacola and Gulf Shores, Alabama. Crazy stuff.
Monday, June 13, 2005
Announcement
Okay, it's official now. We will be moving to the Houston area around the end of the month. We don't have an exact timeline yet. But now you know.
today's headline
In a breaking article by CaudleNews, 100% of Americans polled stated that they were completely sick of reading about 1. the out-of-control administration 2. Iraq 3. the economy 4. the Senate 5. Michael Jackson 6. Paris Hilton
That is all.
That is all.
Friday, June 10, 2005
Finishing up the school year
That's what I've been up to and looking forward to a much needed vacation. School ends for the kids on Wednesday but I have to work in Amity on Thursday and Friday. Then on Monday and Tuesday I have to work at the ESD office to make up for some of the days that I was in California. They wouldn't give me bereavement leave, so I work two extra days and take three without pay. I've been fighting an awful cold, too, and having a little trouble sleeping at night, so I'm very tired.
Tawnia, dad already asked for snake legs for Father's Day so you're in luck there, at least. With Dad and I both working at least some of the days that you're home, you may be having fun with your sisters without us. That's OK I guess. Saturday, the 18th, I have to be at a baptism in the morning and I'm throwing a baby shower at 2:00, so Dad will come in and get you and I'll be home a bit later than you, but not much if you stop at Costco.
I'm thinking about posting a new question but I'll do that next time.
Love ya,
MOM :) zzzzzzzzzzz
Tawnia, dad already asked for snake legs for Father's Day so you're in luck there, at least. With Dad and I both working at least some of the days that you're home, you may be having fun with your sisters without us. That's OK I guess. Saturday, the 18th, I have to be at a baptism in the morning and I'm throwing a baby shower at 2:00, so Dad will come in and get you and I'll be home a bit later than you, but not much if you stop at Costco.
I'm thinking about posting a new question but I'll do that next time.
Love ya,
MOM :) zzzzzzzzzzz
Vacation
So I thought I'd let Mom and Dad know what things I want to do while I'm at home for my brief stint.
Of course, I need to go through my stuff in the storage room and decide what is coming to Utah, and what is staying in Oregon. That is my biggest priority. And I have to visit with Nate and Manda at least one or two or three or four times. I would also like to take a trip to the beach, mainly so I can go to the outlet mall in Lincoln City. I want to go hiking at Silver Creek Falls. I want to visit the Dicksons. Actually I'd like to go running at the track in Dayton a couple times, so that I don't lose my momentum on this running thing. I want to go and visit Allyson Gunter in Portland. Oh, and can we stop at Cost-co on the way home from the airport?
For dinner's while I'm home I would love to have a BBQ one night, with chicken kabobs or hamburgers... and all the fixing (ie potato salad, green jell-o, etc.); I'd also like snake legs one night, and that's all the demands I'll make there.
None of these are demands or anything... it's just the things that I'd really like to do while in Oregon. I know that Dad will have to work while I'm there, and I hate to go and do some of these things (the beach, silver creek) without him, but I don't think he'll be able to take any extra time off. Anyway, we can talk it over once I'm there, but that's all the things I had in mind.
Love,
Tawnia
Of course, I need to go through my stuff in the storage room and decide what is coming to Utah, and what is staying in Oregon. That is my biggest priority. And I have to visit with Nate and Manda at least one or two or three or four times. I would also like to take a trip to the beach, mainly so I can go to the outlet mall in Lincoln City. I want to go hiking at Silver Creek Falls. I want to visit the Dicksons. Actually I'd like to go running at the track in Dayton a couple times, so that I don't lose my momentum on this running thing. I want to go and visit Allyson Gunter in Portland. Oh, and can we stop at Cost-co on the way home from the airport?
For dinner's while I'm home I would love to have a BBQ one night, with chicken kabobs or hamburgers... and all the fixing (ie potato salad, green jell-o, etc.); I'd also like snake legs one night, and that's all the demands I'll make there.
None of these are demands or anything... it's just the things that I'd really like to do while in Oregon. I know that Dad will have to work while I'm there, and I hate to go and do some of these things (the beach, silver creek) without him, but I don't think he'll be able to take any extra time off. Anyway, we can talk it over once I'm there, but that's all the things I had in mind.
Love,
Tawnia
The Library
Yup, currently I'm at the Harold B. Lee Library on BYU campus. It took me until 3:00 to get here today... but that's okay. I told myself I was going to give myself the first few days just to relax and catch up on sleep... but starting Monday I plan on getting back to getting up early and getting more work done.
I've been sleeping in until 9:30 every morning since school got out on Tuesday, it's been nice. Then I take time to read my scriptures and eat breakfast.... and then read, and then eat lunch... and then come up to campus. In the evenings I have been being social, so that should make everyone happy. Wednesday was institute - I sang a duet with my old home teacher, Andrew. It went pretty well. After class I hung out with some guys in my ward for awhile. Last night we determined as roommates that we needed to stay home a little more often (we'd spent every night for quite some time going over to visit one or more guy's apartments in my ward.) So we stayed home... and some guys came to our apartment, and we played games. I think tonight there's an 80s party that one of the girls in my ward is throwing. I might go to that.
So that's everywhere I've been. Mainly in the library, or home, or out visiting people in my ward. Oh, and I went running yesterday afternoon... so I was out and about in Provo at that point.
That's where I've been.
Love,
T
I've been sleeping in until 9:30 every morning since school got out on Tuesday, it's been nice. Then I take time to read my scriptures and eat breakfast.... and then read, and then eat lunch... and then come up to campus. In the evenings I have been being social, so that should make everyone happy. Wednesday was institute - I sang a duet with my old home teacher, Andrew. It went pretty well. After class I hung out with some guys in my ward for awhile. Last night we determined as roommates that we needed to stay home a little more often (we'd spent every night for quite some time going over to visit one or more guy's apartments in my ward.) So we stayed home... and some guys came to our apartment, and we played games. I think tonight there's an 80s party that one of the girls in my ward is throwing. I might go to that.
So that's everywhere I've been. Mainly in the library, or home, or out visiting people in my ward. Oh, and I went running yesterday afternoon... so I was out and about in Provo at that point.
That's where I've been.
Love,
T
status
Okay, so now we know where Trina, Adam, Eric, Jared, and Emily are. I can also report on Michelle, Brooke, and Bryan. They're at home. Sometimes they go out to the pool though. But not during Bryan's naptime, if we can get him to take a nap.
So where is everybody else?
So where is everybody else?
Home
That's where I've been, especially now that school has ended. My last final was on Wednesday. In two weeks we'll be on vacation -- probably somewhere in Idaho by this time. I've been fighting a stupid head cold, but it's starting to get better. I am looking forward to going to Disneyland, Sea World (haven't been there in more than twenty years; I can't even remember it, so I don't think it really counts for me having been there), Knotts, the San Diego Zoo, the Manti Pageant, Yosemite, Sequoia, the Redwoods, Oregon Caves, Zion, Uncle Speedy's house, Aunt Cheryl's house, Uncle Gary's house, and, of course, Eric's house! This could easily be my last family vacation, so I plan to enjoy it. And in the meantime, there's a lot to do around the house for the next two weeks. I don't plan on being bored.
Emily
Emily
also, at my desk
I'm with you Trina. I'm at my desk. I've had lots of time to stare at the blog this week to see if anyone has posted anything, since I don't even start training until next week. So I've been "observing" this week. That and checking the blog 10 times a day.
at my desk
I'm right here at work, where I ALWAYS am. Today, it's more newsletters and prepping for a mailing. "A mailing" means 10 to 20 items stuffed into about 250 envelopes (the 9x12 ones so everything lies flat, otherwise I'd be FOLDING everything too, and this time there are 17 different things), and then another 10 to 20 items (17 again this time) stuffed into another 250 envelopes. This happens 4 or 5 times a year. I do not like it one bit.
Adam is on the Hill, where he is on Wed/Fri. He has class and work on Mon/Tues/Th.
That's where we are. Where are you?
Adam is on the Hill, where he is on Wed/Fri. He has class and work on Mon/Tues/Th.
That's where we are. Where are you?
Where is everybody?
Just kidding. I don't mind so much that you're not posting so much. It's only been two days since the last post after all. And on that note, I'd just like to say that I love you all, dear family.
Yesterday, Laurel's brother Delwin came to town with his wife Tavy and their baby girl. She's really cute and sweet. It's funny because she's so much smaller than baby Joe, and she's a month older. Anyway, they're staying at Rachel's and will probably be in town for a little over a week. It seems that we'll be having family in town pretty consistently for well over a month, with Laurel's parents and sister coming in a few weeks, and then our family coming after that. It's fun, but kind of sad because Laurel can't do so much, what with being pregnant and all.
So that's what's up with us. I'm still in shock that my evenings are free since school is over (forever!), so I fill in the gaps by moving furniture and books around, stressing about work, and watching too much TV. I've also been helping with cooking and dishes again, after slacking pretty badly for the last month of school (Laurel was sure sweet about that).
So Laurel and I are doing well. We're looking forward to the new Batman movie, and are excited about all our company that is coming soon. Oh, and I'm shopping for a new computer and video camera. I've never bought one before, so I'm doing all my homework and making sure I get what I want. I want to buy one by the time Mom and Dad and the girls come.
Well, talk to you later.
Your pal,
Eric
Yesterday, Laurel's brother Delwin came to town with his wife Tavy and their baby girl. She's really cute and sweet. It's funny because she's so much smaller than baby Joe, and she's a month older. Anyway, they're staying at Rachel's and will probably be in town for a little over a week. It seems that we'll be having family in town pretty consistently for well over a month, with Laurel's parents and sister coming in a few weeks, and then our family coming after that. It's fun, but kind of sad because Laurel can't do so much, what with being pregnant and all.
So that's what's up with us. I'm still in shock that my evenings are free since school is over (forever!), so I fill in the gaps by moving furniture and books around, stressing about work, and watching too much TV. I've also been helping with cooking and dishes again, after slacking pretty badly for the last month of school (Laurel was sure sweet about that).
So Laurel and I are doing well. We're looking forward to the new Batman movie, and are excited about all our company that is coming soon. Oh, and I'm shopping for a new computer and video camera. I've never bought one before, so I'm doing all my homework and making sure I get what I want. I want to buy one by the time Mom and Dad and the girls come.
Well, talk to you later.
Your pal,
Eric
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Question
Before I teach handwriting to my students I want a sample of what they can do.... something that uses all of the letters of the alphabet. I know that there is some sentence that uses every letter, but I don't know what it is or where to find it. Something about a fox jumping over a lazy dog. Anyway, if any of you know it... can you let me know what it is please!?
That's all for now.
-T
That's all for now.
-T
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
No More Papers, No More Books
Well, School is officially out for the summer and I have 65 days until my new job starts. So I have 65 days to get the planning going. (My training starts on August 8th, school will start on August 23rd)
So tonight I get to stay up late and help keep a friend awake also. She has some medical tests going on where she's supposed to be sleep deprived for them. Goodie for her... and good thing I don't have to work tomorrow. It's only 11 p.m. and I'm already tired... and I am supposed to keep her awake until 2 a.m.
I will hopefully be posting much more often now. So I guess I will post tomorrow when I'm feeling more coherent.
Congrats to Eric and Manda for graduating. Congrats to Jared on his job! Let us know if you're moving or not.
Good luck to Adam on the LSAT.
And ummm... that's all
Love,
T
So tonight I get to stay up late and help keep a friend awake also. She has some medical tests going on where she's supposed to be sleep deprived for them. Goodie for her... and good thing I don't have to work tomorrow. It's only 11 p.m. and I'm already tired... and I am supposed to keep her awake until 2 a.m.
I will hopefully be posting much more often now. So I guess I will post tomorrow when I'm feeling more coherent.
Congrats to Eric and Manda for graduating. Congrats to Jared on his job! Let us know if you're moving or not.
Good luck to Adam on the LSAT.
And ummm... that's all
Love,
T
But then again...
Today I just recieved a third job offer... at $7,000 a year more than my current position. That's $3.38 more per hour. And it requires us to move to Sugar Land, just outside of Houston. Um... more updates to come.
Big news
Yes, the rumors are true. I do have a job now. I started working yesterday at Fidelity Investments, working in the transfers group. The best part is that just before I started I suddenly got another job offer with slightly higher pay and a comparable benefits package, so I got to weigh it all out and take my choice. So I am at Fidelity even though Radiant Systems wanted me too.
Sunday, June 05, 2005
I've been busy
There are several updates on my page, including a new section and another vacation as well as some changes in my question section. I added frames and such to some of the pages. Hope you enjoy it. I hope everyone is healthy and happy.
Love ya,
MOM
Love ya,
MOM
Friday, June 03, 2005
fast Sunday
Could everyone please remember Adam in their fasting this weekend - he takes the LSAT on Monday. His entire graduate school experience is riding on this test - it's the test to get into law school. Muchas gracias.
Finals
Eric, your pictures look great. Congratulations on graduating.
Well, classes are just about over. On Wednesday, I turned in my geology final which was a take-home test. Yesterday, I took my math final and my writing final. I got an A on the math test, and an A in the class. I was very happy about that. I'm pretty sure I got an A in writing, too. (On one of the last tests, the teacher lost his answer key, so he used my test.) All I have left is my history class, and I'm doing very well there. I got a 99 on my last essay, and he wants a copy of it to show to future classes. I still have to study for the history test, which will include essay questions on women, change and stability, nomadic societies, power, or religion. I have to prepare three of the essays, and at least one will be on the test. I'll probably take that final on Wednesday. Other than that, I am done.
Emily
Well, classes are just about over. On Wednesday, I turned in my geology final which was a take-home test. Yesterday, I took my math final and my writing final. I got an A on the math test, and an A in the class. I was very happy about that. I'm pretty sure I got an A in writing, too. (On one of the last tests, the teacher lost his answer key, so he used my test.) All I have left is my history class, and I'm doing very well there. I got a 99 on my last essay, and he wants a copy of it to show to future classes. I still have to study for the history test, which will include essay questions on women, change and stability, nomadic societies, power, or religion. I have to prepare three of the essays, and at least one will be on the test. I'll probably take that final on Wednesday. Other than that, I am done.
Emily
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Summer Days, etc.
Summer (well, it's still Spring, right?) is overcast today. June gloom and all. Not what you may think of when it comes to Southern California in June, but that's the way it is.
Graduation was great. I'll have pictures up of all kinds of things soon, but one such thing will be graduation, especially the historic meeting of Gary and Karen and Gary and Karen. It was sweet of Uncle Gary and Aunt Cheryl to make the trip out, and Laurel and I also made an appearance at Billy's daughter Kate's birthday party in Whittier.
My childhood was a while ago, but I remember one time when we had a Pack meeting at McMinnville's city park and there were hardly any other cub scouts there because it was August and people were on vacation. I think I advanced to Bear that time which would've made that 1983, but I'm not sure. It could've been later. I remember eating root beer floats in the late afternoon and Dad serving the ice cream out of one of those round red containers.
I may be combining memories, but it was something like that.
Again, pictures are coming soon. We keep having things come up. We had dinner at other people's houses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It'll be strange to be home tonight. (Yesterday was Curly's second birthday. We had chocolate cake shaped like a cat, and watched Old Yeller.) I'm hoping to post some pictures tonight. I hope you like them.
Your pal,
Eric
Graduation was great. I'll have pictures up of all kinds of things soon, but one such thing will be graduation, especially the historic meeting of Gary and Karen and Gary and Karen. It was sweet of Uncle Gary and Aunt Cheryl to make the trip out, and Laurel and I also made an appearance at Billy's daughter Kate's birthday party in Whittier.
My childhood was a while ago, but I remember one time when we had a Pack meeting at McMinnville's city park and there were hardly any other cub scouts there because it was August and people were on vacation. I think I advanced to Bear that time which would've made that 1983, but I'm not sure. It could've been later. I remember eating root beer floats in the late afternoon and Dad serving the ice cream out of one of those round red containers.
I may be combining memories, but it was something like that.
Again, pictures are coming soon. We keep having things come up. We had dinner at other people's houses Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It'll be strange to be home tonight. (Yesterday was Curly's second birthday. We had chocolate cake shaped like a cat, and watched Old Yeller.) I'm hoping to post some pictures tonight. I hope you like them.
Your pal,
Eric
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