Happy Father's Day to Dad, Eric, Jared, Nathan, Adam, and Aaron! Love you all!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
An adventure . . . maybe
It might become a great adventure or nothing. We'll see.
Anyway, I was on Facebook and saw a post from the NaNoWriMo page announcing a new job opening for their company (the Office of Letters and Light). I've looked at their occasional openings before, but I've never been qualified.
This time, I was. So I sent them a cover letter and now I'm hoping. If I got the job, I'd have to move to Berkeley, California. (That's just north of Oakland.) For this job, I'd move. It also pays three times as much as I'd make on my current job in a year.
To give you an idea about the nature of this company, I think mentioning I have a blue spork-wielding bunny called Plot is a good idea. (The sporks are a recent addition; Clarissa gave me several she and Jeremy got when they went out to eat.)
Other than that, my job schedule is going to be a little crazy for the next few weeks. One of my coworkers is off due to medical reasons and others are going on vacations, so I'll have to fill in on days. This includes a couple of Sundays. But I will be able to attend the stake temple night.
Anyway, I was on Facebook and saw a post from the NaNoWriMo page announcing a new job opening for their company (the Office of Letters and Light). I've looked at their occasional openings before, but I've never been qualified.
This time, I was. So I sent them a cover letter and now I'm hoping. If I got the job, I'd have to move to Berkeley, California. (That's just north of Oakland.) For this job, I'd move. It also pays three times as much as I'd make on my current job in a year.
To give you an idea about the nature of this company, I think mentioning I have a blue spork-wielding bunny called Plot is a good idea. (The sporks are a recent addition; Clarissa gave me several she and Jeremy got when they went out to eat.)
Other than that, my job schedule is going to be a little crazy for the next few weeks. One of my coworkers is off due to medical reasons and others are going on vacations, so I'll have to fill in on days. This includes a couple of Sundays. But I will be able to attend the stake temple night.
Friday, June 04, 2010
update
FYI - I updated my personal blog today after about 2 weeks with multiple back-dated posts and lots of pictures, including our new family portraits that Dad shot and Mindy manipulated for us. Thanks, Dad and Mindy!
It's been rather quiet this week with getting used to having no extra people around. We had a new friend over on Tuesday - a family just moved into our ward and they have a daughter who's only 2 months older than Summer. We had her over for a few hours while their moving truck was being unloaded. Other than that, it's just been the normal stuff. Not really anything adventurous.
I've been reading a lot - both with the girls and for myself. I just finished book #9 for the year - well, technically I finished 8 because I opted to not finish one of them because I didn't like it (Cold Mountain). And 2 of the 8, I started last year and didn't finish them until now. One of them was a Civil War book that I kept starting and stopping - I finally beat that one. I can read only so much about General McClellan - as in, a couple of pages - before I want to throw the book at the wall. He was such an neurotic idiot!
It's been rather quiet this week with getting used to having no extra people around. We had a new friend over on Tuesday - a family just moved into our ward and they have a daughter who's only 2 months older than Summer. We had her over for a few hours while their moving truck was being unloaded. Other than that, it's just been the normal stuff. Not really anything adventurous.
I've been reading a lot - both with the girls and for myself. I just finished book #9 for the year - well, technically I finished 8 because I opted to not finish one of them because I didn't like it (Cold Mountain). And 2 of the 8, I started last year and didn't finish them until now. One of them was a Civil War book that I kept starting and stopping - I finally beat that one. I can read only so much about General McClellan - as in, a couple of pages - before I want to throw the book at the wall. He was such an neurotic idiot!
Thursday, June 03, 2010
the not so fun adventures in the north
Our current adventures involve job hunting. After working at Legacy Kitchens for three months, the boss decided that Aaron "didn't fit" with the company, and let him go. The boss also thought Aaron was sexist, conceited, and didn't respect authority. This was based off of very limited interaction with Aaron, and the boss's assumptions based on security video. Of course Aaron could defend himself in all situations, but in the end "the boss's decision is final." And that was that. And so we hunt again. Aaron wasn't keen on telling, but I feel like I'm keeping a secret from my family and I don't like that. Besides, we could really use your prayers.
It was just the night before we found out he lost his job that we got my residency paid for. We still have another six months to wait for my paperwork to process, but at least it's in. If we hadn't done it then, it probably wouldn't have happened for a while.
A few months back Aaron's good friend Mikey (who was the one that confirmed him a member of the church) came to us with a little presentation - teaching us about how to handle money and dealing with investments and insurance. He's come back a few more times, teaching us more. At out most recent meeting we made some investments and got Aaron some life insurance (I can't get any because I don't have a social insurance number), and Aaron has joined the company. He's going to teach people about money and help them plan for their future. Obviously we're still hunting for a full time job, but once he passes the exam (anyone selling life insurance in this country has to pass it) then it's just a night or two a week and we'll have some extra income.
Last week we had some snow, but this week the weather improved. Gray some days, but yesterday was beautiful. And then today, when Aaron has a ball game (after last week's got snowed out), it's raining again. We're hoping it clears and dries up by this evening, so he can still play. If not, we hope the weather is beautiful for the two games he has on Saturday. (We're missing the one tomorrow because of a church activity we helped put together.)
I'm trying to stay happy and positive. I like having Aaron around, but we really need some sort of income. I've already started some Christmas projects, which has been fun, but I can't share any of the details with you!
It was just the night before we found out he lost his job that we got my residency paid for. We still have another six months to wait for my paperwork to process, but at least it's in. If we hadn't done it then, it probably wouldn't have happened for a while.
A few months back Aaron's good friend Mikey (who was the one that confirmed him a member of the church) came to us with a little presentation - teaching us about how to handle money and dealing with investments and insurance. He's come back a few more times, teaching us more. At out most recent meeting we made some investments and got Aaron some life insurance (I can't get any because I don't have a social insurance number), and Aaron has joined the company. He's going to teach people about money and help them plan for their future. Obviously we're still hunting for a full time job, but once he passes the exam (anyone selling life insurance in this country has to pass it) then it's just a night or two a week and we'll have some extra income.
Last week we had some snow, but this week the weather improved. Gray some days, but yesterday was beautiful. And then today, when Aaron has a ball game (after last week's got snowed out), it's raining again. We're hoping it clears and dries up by this evening, so he can still play. If not, we hope the weather is beautiful for the two games he has on Saturday. (We're missing the one tomorrow because of a church activity we helped put together.)
I'm trying to stay happy and positive. I like having Aaron around, but we really need some sort of income. I've already started some Christmas projects, which has been fun, but I can't share any of the details with you!
Emily's Adventures
These probably aren't as exciting as your adventures, but here you go.
I get up and I work on my writing. A couple weeks ago I decided to follow Card's favorite advice to me: "Go back and start over." I've already changed the rescue scene, one character's background, and the entire plot exposition bit. Instead of telling a legend, there's a dream-vision sequence.
Then I go to work. Mop floors, clean toilets. The Mikkelsons have been getting me home, and they're good about getting on time. Except for the first night . . . Good thing I had a really good book. I'm currently reading "The Talismans of Shannara." I like an epic fantasy adventure, and Terry Brooks writes pretty exciting battle scenes.
The best adventure was when Nathan brought the boys over on Saturday. Henry's starting to crawl and get into things, though this doesn't make Joshy very happy. We had cheeseburgers and root beer floats, and we took the boys outside for a while.
I get up and I work on my writing. A couple weeks ago I decided to follow Card's favorite advice to me: "Go back and start over." I've already changed the rescue scene, one character's background, and the entire plot exposition bit. Instead of telling a legend, there's a dream-vision sequence.
Then I go to work. Mop floors, clean toilets. The Mikkelsons have been getting me home, and they're good about getting on time. Except for the first night . . . Good thing I had a really good book. I'm currently reading "The Talismans of Shannara." I like an epic fantasy adventure, and Terry Brooks writes pretty exciting battle scenes.
The best adventure was when Nathan brought the boys over on Saturday. Henry's starting to crawl and get into things, though this doesn't make Joshy very happy. We had cheeseburgers and root beer floats, and we took the boys outside for a while.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Adventures
I know you've all been having adventures lately. Nathan has moved. Trina had a baby and then had Mom and Dad visit. Jared went to visit Trina and also had Dad with him earlier that week. Eric will soon have Dad and Mom there to visit, plus I heard rumor of a trip to New York recently. Emily and Clarissa are taking over the house while Mom and Dad are out of town. And Mindy is hopefully keeping herself busy while being stuck in Canada for the next six months. So I expect to hear about all your adventures.
And since I expect to hear about your adventures I assume (is that a dangerous thing to do) that you want to hear about my adventures. If not, just ignore this next part and go straight to posting about your own adventures.
I left home on May 21 and drove down to Nate and Manda's. We had an enjoyable weekend together. I can't think about it too much because it makes me miss Joshy and Henry. On Monday morning (May 24) I got up early and headed towards my new home. Two stops for gas, two stops for the restroom, and one stop for lunch later and I was at my friend's house in North Logan. Yep, that's all it took. Oh, and several CDs worth of Harry Potter 7. It's amazing how quickly a drive goes when you have a good book to listen to while doing it.
I spent the next day in Logan figuring out the last of my pre-grad school assignments and ordering my books. I also got my room set up for the summer and did some homework assignments that I have. (And I need to finish the rest of those soon.)
On Wednesday I drove to Murray to meet some friends for lunch. One of them never showed up, apparently she had written down the wrong day. The other showed up an hour late because her work replacement had shown up 45 minutes late. So I spent a lot of time pacing in front of this restaurant and texting people. After a 2 1/2 hour lunch, I hopped back in my car and drove down to PG (that's Utah slang for Pleasant Grove) to my friend Mandy's. She has a Guide Dog in Training and it was fun to learn all about that. I spent an enjoyable evening with her.
Thursday I drove up to Duchesne to meet my future co-workers and check out my future stomping grounds. I will be in the middle of nowhere. When telling my friends around here how to get there I tell them to drive up Provo Canyon until you get to Heber. Turn right and go another 70 miles.... you're now in Duchesne. If you want to get to Roosevelt you have to drive another 40 miles. The things I noticed about Duchesne are: 1. The people are very friendly and everyone seems to know everyone. 2. There are lilac bushes. (This was a good selling point for the place.) 3. It is quite windy. 4. It was a much longer drive than I was expecting. 5. I am going to be very well taken care of.
That evening I was back in PG for another evening with Mandy and Kyle (the dog). The next morning I drove out to the middle of nowhere in the opposite direction, ie. Eagle Mountain. My friend recently bought a house out there and I had to go and see her and the new house and find out that she's pregnant with number 2. Crazy stuff. Long drive. Excellent 4 hour visit.
I got to Springville that evening and have been here ever since. I have eaten at my favorite restaurants (it's a good thing that Duchesne County doesn't have many restaurants because it will force me to stay in and cook good food for myself), visited with lots of friends, and mostly just relaxed and enjoyed myself. It is normal and yet strange to be here. I'm staying at my old apartment which doesn't make things less normal/odd. It's like going back in time but things are just slightly different... like I now sleep in the living room because someone else has taken over my bedroom.
I will be down here for this week to relax and play because starting next Monday I'll be in class for about 40 hours a week. Plus there will be homework to do once I'm out of class. It will be an intense summer for sure. I'll need all the support I can get from you so feel free to e-mail, text, facebook, post, comment, send mail or care packages, or call me (weekends would be best for phone calls). And hopefully I'll be able to respond to you when I drag my head out of my textbooks.
Love,
Tawnia
And since I expect to hear about your adventures I assume (is that a dangerous thing to do) that you want to hear about my adventures. If not, just ignore this next part and go straight to posting about your own adventures.
I left home on May 21 and drove down to Nate and Manda's. We had an enjoyable weekend together. I can't think about it too much because it makes me miss Joshy and Henry. On Monday morning (May 24) I got up early and headed towards my new home. Two stops for gas, two stops for the restroom, and one stop for lunch later and I was at my friend's house in North Logan. Yep, that's all it took. Oh, and several CDs worth of Harry Potter 7. It's amazing how quickly a drive goes when you have a good book to listen to while doing it.
I spent the next day in Logan figuring out the last of my pre-grad school assignments and ordering my books. I also got my room set up for the summer and did some homework assignments that I have. (And I need to finish the rest of those soon.)
On Wednesday I drove to Murray to meet some friends for lunch. One of them never showed up, apparently she had written down the wrong day. The other showed up an hour late because her work replacement had shown up 45 minutes late. So I spent a lot of time pacing in front of this restaurant and texting people. After a 2 1/2 hour lunch, I hopped back in my car and drove down to PG (that's Utah slang for Pleasant Grove) to my friend Mandy's. She has a Guide Dog in Training and it was fun to learn all about that. I spent an enjoyable evening with her.
Thursday I drove up to Duchesne to meet my future co-workers and check out my future stomping grounds. I will be in the middle of nowhere. When telling my friends around here how to get there I tell them to drive up Provo Canyon until you get to Heber. Turn right and go another 70 miles.... you're now in Duchesne. If you want to get to Roosevelt you have to drive another 40 miles. The things I noticed about Duchesne are: 1. The people are very friendly and everyone seems to know everyone. 2. There are lilac bushes. (This was a good selling point for the place.) 3. It is quite windy. 4. It was a much longer drive than I was expecting. 5. I am going to be very well taken care of.
That evening I was back in PG for another evening with Mandy and Kyle (the dog). The next morning I drove out to the middle of nowhere in the opposite direction, ie. Eagle Mountain. My friend recently bought a house out there and I had to go and see her and the new house and find out that she's pregnant with number 2. Crazy stuff. Long drive. Excellent 4 hour visit.
I got to Springville that evening and have been here ever since. I have eaten at my favorite restaurants (it's a good thing that Duchesne County doesn't have many restaurants because it will force me to stay in and cook good food for myself), visited with lots of friends, and mostly just relaxed and enjoyed myself. It is normal and yet strange to be here. I'm staying at my old apartment which doesn't make things less normal/odd. It's like going back in time but things are just slightly different... like I now sleep in the living room because someone else has taken over my bedroom.
I will be down here for this week to relax and play because starting next Monday I'll be in class for about 40 hours a week. Plus there will be homework to do once I'm out of class. It will be an intense summer for sure. I'll need all the support I can get from you so feel free to e-mail, text, facebook, post, comment, send mail or care packages, or call me (weekends would be best for phone calls). And hopefully I'll be able to respond to you when I drag my head out of my textbooks.
Love,
Tawnia
Monday, May 24, 2010
Grandpa's here!
Just so everyone knows, Grandpa arrived here safely about midnight last night. He'll be heading off to Trina's first thing tomorrow morning. It was fun having him here for Family Home Evening.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
immigration update
So everyone knows, my permanent residence application was mailed off yesterday. We got everything done, so they shouldn't have to contact me for more information, which slows things up. Now I just have to wait six months for processing, and then I'll get to do exciting things - like leave the country, or look for a job. We're glad to have it done, and out of our hands.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
plans?
We had plans for Aaron to play ball this week - practice tomorrow and the first official game of the season on Saturday morning. We'll see if that happens at all, with all the snow on the ground. Forecast calls for more rain and snow for the rest of the weekend.
We bought tickets for a Hitmen game (same league as the Portland Winterhawks) for Friday. It's for game five of the series. The final series against Tri-Cities. Our team has won the first three, with game four tonight. I'm pretty sure they refund tickets for unplayed games. [UPDATE:] Wednesday night the Tri-City Americans pulled off a 4-2 win, making it 3-1 for the series. We DO get to see game five!
With the weekend opening up, Aaron will have the chance to have a few friends over to keep working on Otafest - the local anime festival that happens every spring. Aaron is in charge of gameshows, that he plans, creates, and carries out over the weekend. This includes a game of Jeopardy, so they need lots of questions! Lots of planning.
The last of our weekend includes going to a friend's wedding (anyone remember Jason's friend Jon that came to our wedding back in 2003?), and then having Aaron's family over for a Mother's Day dinner on Sunday.
As for more exciting adventures, we don't have much planned for the summer. Little day trips here and there, most likely, but nothing big. We'll enjoy the outdoors, and work towards getting my residency, so I we can take grander vacations in the future. I think a trip to Disneyland is in order.
We bought tickets for a Hitmen game (same league as the Portland Winterhawks) for Friday. It's for game five of the series. The final series against Tri-Cities. Our team has won the first three, with game four tonight. I'm pretty sure they refund tickets for unplayed games. [UPDATE:] Wednesday night the Tri-City Americans pulled off a 4-2 win, making it 3-1 for the series. We DO get to see game five!
With the weekend opening up, Aaron will have the chance to have a few friends over to keep working on Otafest - the local anime festival that happens every spring. Aaron is in charge of gameshows, that he plans, creates, and carries out over the weekend. This includes a game of Jeopardy, so they need lots of questions! Lots of planning.
The last of our weekend includes going to a friend's wedding (anyone remember Jason's friend Jon that came to our wedding back in 2003?), and then having Aaron's family over for a Mother's Day dinner on Sunday.
As for more exciting adventures, we don't have much planned for the summer. Little day trips here and there, most likely, but nothing big. We'll enjoy the outdoors, and work towards getting my residency, so I we can take grander vacations in the future. I think a trip to Disneyland is in order.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
summer plans
Since I've posted on the other 3 blogs today (my personal one, the recipe one, and the sisters blog), I thought I'd say hello here as well. (Also, the politics blog is dead. I don't think I'm going to revive it at all - it just takes too much time and attention away from my kiddos.)
Adam took Summer and Marnie swimming for a little bit today - first time in the pool for the year! (Mom, don't forget your swimsuit and bring a pool towel because we don't have extras for that. Jared, same for your family when you come in a few weeks - swimsuits and pool towels.) We've got a pretty busy summer ahead - Mom will be here on Monday for 3 weeks, and Dad will be here for the last week. Jared and family are coming for Memorial Day weekend for Jenna's baby blessing. If anyone else wants to come then, speak up quick!
In June, I'm going to Girls' Camp again - Jenna will go with me. The first week of July, we're going to Nauvoo for youth conference - I'm one of the chaperones for our ward, but our whole family is going. I'm really excited for Adam to see the Church history sites - we're planning on going to the Missouri sites as well. We're also going to see one of the guys who served his mission in our ward in DC - he's out there for the summer as one of the performers.
At the end of July, Adam is going to Chicago for work for a few days. *sigh* We don't get to go on this trip with him like we did last year ... but it's shorter. If it were for 2 full weeks again, I'd probably be more inclined to haul everyone along but it's only 4 or 5 days. In August, we're planning to go to Texas for Bryan's baptism (Jared, I need to talk to you about a tentative date for that because of my YW planning), and maybe another weekend of camping up in Arkansas. Apparently, it's a pretty outdoorsy state with lots of lakes and stuff.
Sadly, because of the stupid oil spill in the Gulf, we will not be going to the beach this year. That's a real bummer, because we really like the beach! The beach we went to last year in Pensacola was really great, and it was close enough (5 hours) to do a weekend trip! That area is probably going to get hit with the spill in the next week or 2. And the well that's spewing all the oil still hasn't been capped, or even slowed. Argh! We're wondering if it's going to swoop around Florida and work its way up the Atlantic side. If that stays clear, maybe next year we'll go all the way across Florida to visit some friends in St. Augustine and go to the beach there.
Any big plans from anyone else?
Adam took Summer and Marnie swimming for a little bit today - first time in the pool for the year! (Mom, don't forget your swimsuit and bring a pool towel because we don't have extras for that. Jared, same for your family when you come in a few weeks - swimsuits and pool towels.) We've got a pretty busy summer ahead - Mom will be here on Monday for 3 weeks, and Dad will be here for the last week. Jared and family are coming for Memorial Day weekend for Jenna's baby blessing. If anyone else wants to come then, speak up quick!
In June, I'm going to Girls' Camp again - Jenna will go with me. The first week of July, we're going to Nauvoo for youth conference - I'm one of the chaperones for our ward, but our whole family is going. I'm really excited for Adam to see the Church history sites - we're planning on going to the Missouri sites as well. We're also going to see one of the guys who served his mission in our ward in DC - he's out there for the summer as one of the performers.
At the end of July, Adam is going to Chicago for work for a few days. *sigh* We don't get to go on this trip with him like we did last year ... but it's shorter. If it were for 2 full weeks again, I'd probably be more inclined to haul everyone along but it's only 4 or 5 days. In August, we're planning to go to Texas for Bryan's baptism (Jared, I need to talk to you about a tentative date for that because of my YW planning), and maybe another weekend of camping up in Arkansas. Apparently, it's a pretty outdoorsy state with lots of lakes and stuff.
Sadly, because of the stupid oil spill in the Gulf, we will not be going to the beach this year. That's a real bummer, because we really like the beach! The beach we went to last year in Pensacola was really great, and it was close enough (5 hours) to do a weekend trip! That area is probably going to get hit with the spill in the next week or 2. And the well that's spewing all the oil still hasn't been capped, or even slowed. Argh! We're wondering if it's going to swoop around Florida and work its way up the Atlantic side. If that stays clear, maybe next year we'll go all the way across Florida to visit some friends in St. Augustine and go to the beach there.
Any big plans from anyone else?
Friday, April 09, 2010
the question list
I did fill out our census form and Adam mailed it back in. Apparently we were not "quick enough" (even though we were before the deadline) because we got another form in the mail with a stern letter that IT'S THE LAW to fill it out! So I MUST do so! It was April 2 when we got this letter. How about you finish going through the mail, Census people, before you start throwing people off by sending duplicate forms, huh? (And no, Tawnia, I do not include you in the generic "Census people.")
My exciting thing to share is that I'm leaving in about 3 1/2 hours to go to Memphis with two other ladies in my ward for the weekend, to go to Time Out For Women (put on by Deseret Book). I've heard of it, so this should be interesting. The theme is "Infinite Hope." Speakers: John Bytheway (as a replacement for Sheri Dew - I wish it were still Sister Dew), some people I've never heard of but apparently have published books through Deseret, and the incomparable Mary Ellen Edmunds. Musicians: Jenny Oaks Baker (who lives in DC but I never got to one of her performances at the DC Temple Visitors Center) and Hillary Weeks.
Mom, if you could get into that box of my mission binders, there is a picture of me and Sister Edmunds in the MTC section. Could you scan and email it to me? I'd love to do a comparison shot this weekend with her.
I think I go left-then-right with my socks and shoes. But I don't know - never paid attention. And I haven't worn socks and shoes for weeks, even for church. Pregnancy feet have forced me to go entirely with flip-flops for over a month now.
My thoughts about cheese:
1. Wow, we eat a lot of it around here! We can go through a 2-pound block of cheddar (or Colby Jack - those are the most common) in less than a week.
2. Sheesh, it can get kind of expensive to eat that much cheese!
3. Especially since Adam has decided that parmesan cheese in the green can is no longer good enough, and we now get REAL parmesan cheese. Fortunately that block of cheese lasts much longer than a week, because you use only a tiny bit at a time.
4. We have four cheese graters.
5. It's yummy if you toast an English muffin, and as soon as it comes out of the toaster, butter it very quickly and put a very thin slice of cheese on it. Let it sit for a minute so the heat from the muffin softens the cheese, and then eat it. If we had any English muffins, that's what I would have for breakfast today.
That's probably enough thoughts about cheese. Huh. Never knew I had so many.
My exciting thing to share is that I'm leaving in about 3 1/2 hours to go to Memphis with two other ladies in my ward for the weekend, to go to Time Out For Women (put on by Deseret Book). I've heard of it, so this should be interesting. The theme is "Infinite Hope." Speakers: John Bytheway (as a replacement for Sheri Dew - I wish it were still Sister Dew), some people I've never heard of but apparently have published books through Deseret, and the incomparable Mary Ellen Edmunds. Musicians: Jenny Oaks Baker (who lives in DC but I never got to one of her performances at the DC Temple Visitors Center) and Hillary Weeks.
Mom, if you could get into that box of my mission binders, there is a picture of me and Sister Edmunds in the MTC section. Could you scan and email it to me? I'd love to do a comparison shot this weekend with her.
I think I go left-then-right with my socks and shoes. But I don't know - never paid attention. And I haven't worn socks and shoes for weeks, even for church. Pregnancy feet have forced me to go entirely with flip-flops for over a month now.
My thoughts about cheese:
1. Wow, we eat a lot of it around here! We can go through a 2-pound block of cheddar (or Colby Jack - those are the most common) in less than a week.
2. Sheesh, it can get kind of expensive to eat that much cheese!
3. Especially since Adam has decided that parmesan cheese in the green can is no longer good enough, and we now get REAL parmesan cheese. Fortunately that block of cheese lasts much longer than a week, because you use only a tiny bit at a time.
4. We have four cheese graters.
5. It's yummy if you toast an English muffin, and as soon as it comes out of the toaster, butter it very quickly and put a very thin slice of cheese on it. Let it sit for a minute so the heat from the muffin softens the cheese, and then eat it. If we had any English muffins, that's what I would have for breakfast today.
That's probably enough thoughts about cheese. Huh. Never knew I had so many.
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Random Questions
Ummm.... so.... has everyone filled out their census forms and turned them back in?
Does anyone have anything exciting that they would like to share with their family via the family blog?
When you put your socks on do you start with your right or left foot? What about when you put your shoes on?
What are your thoughts about cheese?
Does anyone have anything exciting that they would like to share with their family via the family blog?
When you put your socks on do you start with your right or left foot? What about when you put your shoes on?
What are your thoughts about cheese?
Monday, April 05, 2010
Changes to my schedule
So, when I got to work, I heard the manager, Maddy, wanted to talk to me. It turns out that the girl she hired at the same time as me (who got the evening shift) didn't work out. So I got offered the evening position. This makes me feel very happy, because I'd been scheduled to work on Sundays, and I didn't want to work on Sundays. And now I don't have to, because the evening shift is Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. So this has made me feel very happy. The shifts are a bit shorter, but I'll have more of them. (And I don't mind the shorter shifts, because my feet are tired at the end of the day.) I am very thankful for this change. I'll start on evenings next week.
Sunday, April 04, 2010
My Testimony for My Children and Grandchildren
As I was listening to the final session of conference and heard the remark that parents should bare their testimonies to their children I felt the need to do that. Even though the comment was made to parents of youth I felt it applied to me, too.
I want you all to know that I have a testimony of Jesus Christ. I know that he lives, that he is my personal Savior, that he loves me and each of you. I loved the comment that every individual is a VIP in our Heavenly Father's eyes. I know that Christ visited the people on this hemisphere and shared his gospel with them and that he restored his church to the earth in these days through Joseph Smith. I know that the way you can know these things is to study ponder and pray. As one of the speakers said - archealogy or even miracles can't give you a testimony - it comes through the witness of the Holy Ghost and that only comes from our seeking and asking.
I hope you will each take the time to reread the talks and apply them in your lives. One of the things I heard over and over was the importance of families and of teaching our little ones, even as infants they can feel the spirit through scriptures and prayer. We also need to set our standards high as an example for our children. They are so precious and special.
I know I can do better at studying the scriptures, using my time wisely, serving others and in lots of other ways. May we all work together to be a foreer family. I love you all so much.
MOM
I want you all to know that I have a testimony of Jesus Christ. I know that he lives, that he is my personal Savior, that he loves me and each of you. I loved the comment that every individual is a VIP in our Heavenly Father's eyes. I know that Christ visited the people on this hemisphere and shared his gospel with them and that he restored his church to the earth in these days through Joseph Smith. I know that the way you can know these things is to study ponder and pray. As one of the speakers said - archealogy or even miracles can't give you a testimony - it comes through the witness of the Holy Ghost and that only comes from our seeking and asking.
I hope you will each take the time to reread the talks and apply them in your lives. One of the things I heard over and over was the importance of families and of teaching our little ones, even as infants they can feel the spirit through scriptures and prayer. We also need to set our standards high as an example for our children. They are so precious and special.
I know I can do better at studying the scriptures, using my time wisely, serving others and in lots of other ways. May we all work together to be a foreer family. I love you all so much.
MOM
Thursday, April 01, 2010
this is (hopefully) the month
No April foolin' - I'm really hoping this baby does not wait until May to make the Grand Entrance. Like I said on my personal blog, the doctor said on Monday that her head is in a good position but not engaged yet. No dilation yet - that would be too soon if it was happening, since I'm still 5 weeks from the actual due date. Adam's "watermelon test" is just about there - yes, he really taps on my stomach and listens to the sound like you do with a watermelon to check for ripeness. I still have plenty of things to do to keep me occupied for the next 3-4 weeks - it's just becoming more difficult to actually DO those things.
Anyway, I am now taking submissions to guess the birthdate and whatever other guesses you want to list. I'll copy Nathan and Amanda's prize - whoever is closest will get the first phone call after she's born. My guess (hope, dream, wish, prayer ...) is April 22 - 3 weeks from today.
Anyway, I am now taking submissions to guess the birthdate and whatever other guesses you want to list. I'll copy Nathan and Amanda's prize - whoever is closest will get the first phone call after she's born. My guess (hope, dream, wish, prayer ...) is April 22 - 3 weeks from today.
The front page
Have you noticed this about the headlines on the front page? Except for Salem and Lafayette, none of the other locations are current! Funny. And Nathan/Amanda will be moving before too long (right?). I'm not mad about this, I just think it's interesting how much we've moved around recently.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Happy Birthday to Tawnie Pooh!
Hi Tawnia! Happy Birthday! We hope you have a great day!
Love, Eric, Laurel, Stevie, and Allie
Love, Eric, Laurel, Stevie, and Allie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAWNIA
You asked how I've seen the hand of the Lord in my life. One very special way is through you. You always set such a fine example for me by being so faithful. I loved what you told BYU when you turned down their offer for grad school. The reason was prayer. That's the way you live your life and I'm so proud of you for it.
May this new year of your life bring many exciting adventures. I'm glad you've had this time to be home but I know that it's time for you to leave again. Remember that we're always here for you.
Love always,
MOM
May this new year of your life bring many exciting adventures. I'm glad you've had this time to be home but I know that it's time for you to leave again. Remember that we're always here for you.
Love always,
MOM
Friday, March 19, 2010
A job
Yes, I finally have a JOB! An actual job!
So today, while I was baby-sitting a couple of girls for a sister from the ward, Mom came in with the phone. I'd been interviewed for this housekeeping position on Monday, and I so hoped to get a job. (Seriously, I even applied for the position of sign post . . . er, holder.) It was getting frustrating. (I apologize to those who had to put up with me.)
Anyway, the woman on the other end didn't say I got the job; she just wanted to see me this afternoon. Actually, she called in two of us. Originally she was going to hire only one part-time evening housekeeper, but she couldn't decide between me and another candidate, so she decided to hire us both. Only I have a day position instead of evening. I'm very happy. Relieved.
Think what I can do with all that money. Pay off student loans. Get a library card (where I could check out more than one book at a time). Give Mom and Dad some money to pay for the roof over my head (literally). Buy me some chocolate. Go splurge at the bookstore.
So today, while I was baby-sitting a couple of girls for a sister from the ward, Mom came in with the phone. I'd been interviewed for this housekeeping position on Monday, and I so hoped to get a job. (Seriously, I even applied for the position of sign post . . . er, holder.) It was getting frustrating. (I apologize to those who had to put up with me.)
Anyway, the woman on the other end didn't say I got the job; she just wanted to see me this afternoon. Actually, she called in two of us. Originally she was going to hire only one part-time evening housekeeper, but she couldn't decide between me and another candidate, so she decided to hire us both. Only I have a day position instead of evening. I'm very happy. Relieved.
Think what I can do with all that money. Pay off student loans. Get a library card (where I could check out more than one book at a time). Give Mom and Dad some money to pay for the roof over my head (literally). Buy me some chocolate. Go splurge at the bookstore.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Hand of God in my life...
Thanks Tawnia for the great reminder of Pres. Eyring's talk, and the invitation to share a recent miracle or two.
I've seen the hand of God in my life a few times in recent days. One that I'm willing to share has to do with the Project Management Professional exam that I took last Friday. I went into the test a little shakey. They say to get a good night's sleep, etc. and I tried, I really did, but it didn't happen. So the test started around nine thirty, and I had four hours, including fifteen minutes for a test tutorial at the beginning. So I had until one forty five. But I thought (originally) it would only take me three hours to take the test. I was wrong.
When I had a little over an hour to go I was hungry and tired and sure I was going to fail the test. I started to think about what I would tell my boss and how I would study differently for the retake.
Then I prayed. I had the thought enter my mind that I should just do my best and keep working on the test and not give up. And so I did. I used every last minute of that test (I think I stopped it with 17 seconds left).
And I passed.
I've seen the hand of God in my life a few times in recent days. One that I'm willing to share has to do with the Project Management Professional exam that I took last Friday. I went into the test a little shakey. They say to get a good night's sleep, etc. and I tried, I really did, but it didn't happen. So the test started around nine thirty, and I had four hours, including fifteen minutes for a test tutorial at the beginning. So I had until one forty five. But I thought (originally) it would only take me three hours to take the test. I was wrong.
When I had a little over an hour to go I was hungry and tired and sure I was going to fail the test. I started to think about what I would tell my boss and how I would study differently for the retake.
Then I prayed. I had the thought enter my mind that I should just do my best and keep working on the test and not give up. And so I did. I used every last minute of that test (I think I stopped it with 17 seconds left).
And I passed.
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