The Bishopric (in the eyes of a deacon)

Fischer did a pretty good job capturing the Bishopric. You've got to love the sketch of Dick (far right)!

Random Thoughts for a Thursday

Here are a few things I hoped wouldn't come, but are knocking on the door:

1. We are going to cross $3.50 per gallon for gas in the next few weeks. I remember when we bought the Xterra in 2004 I was really worried about paying $1.70. I kept thinking that we could never afford to fill the tank with prices so high. Even in 2005, when gas hit $2.85 I was shocked, and started riding the bus again. Now we're almost to $3.50 and it won't be long until $4.00 per gallon is a reality. When will it end?
2. Summer time temperatures aren't too far off. Monday it was 74 degrees (of course it snowed on Wednesday). Still, I wish we could enjoy spring before the crazy Utah weather jumps right into summer.
   
3. You'll recall that 6 years ago I lost a bunch of weight. Well, I've found it. Over the past 4 years I just keep getting fatter and fatter. It's gotten to the point, that I've regained 45 of the 70 lbs. I lost. It all came to a head when I had a biometric screening today for my health insurance. I've got to do something about my weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. I don't know if it's going to take going on some reality show, but right now - I feel like the Biggest Loser...
   

Back to Reality

I don't know what it is about Church the week after we come back from General Conference; everyone is happy about life and feels invigorated about living the gospel. It almost reminds me of returning to school from summer vacation. Even the "bad" kids are excited to go back to school and see their friends. I think the same is true for members of the Church after conference. Everyone wanted to discuss their favorite talks and moments from the sessions. It was a great Sunday; now if we could only get back to attending Church in our PJ's.

I've been tagged

So my friend Angee tagged me the other day with one of those silly blogs telling stuff about yourself. I know Jared did one a few months ago, so I guess I will give it a go. The worst thing about this is that I am really boring, so therefore, this post will be boring.

What was I doing 10 years ago:

10 years ago, Jared and I had been married for 6 months. We lived in a tiny apartment by Liberty Park on Lake Street. The great thing about the street was that if it rained hard enough, it really did turn into a lake.


I was working at The Boys & Girls Club in Murray, trying to keep a bunch of kids in line and having a good time with it. I had just graduated from the U. of U. with a degree in therapeutic recreation and didn't know what I really wanted to do with it. Jared was still in school with several years left. Good thing I was making big bucks at the Boys & Girls Club to support him!

5 places I've visited:

1. Spain-if you can count a mission. What a great place. My goal is to get back to Spain-specifically Barcelona someday. I'd like to hit Italy while in the area.

2. Switzerland and France. I put these together because we visited them after my mission with my parents and sisters and did both in about 4 days-not enough time.

3. Boston, MA. Been there twice in 3 years. It's helped that we've got great friends there who let us crash at their house for free while we run off to Red Sox games at Fenway. Thanks Chappo and Michelle. Hope to go back there soon, also.


4. Atlanta, GA. I include this because it was the first time I flew on an airplane. I was 14 and our little softball team made it to the National tournament in Marietta, Georgia. We won the consolation bracket (we were the best of the losers!)

5. San Diego, CA. Two reasons: Jared and I spent a few days on our honeymoon there and my sister and her family lived there (Coronado) for 2 years while I was in college. We made lots of trips out to visit them. There's just something about the beach and 70 degree weather year round that can't be beat. The city has good memories for me and we are heading back to Coronado this summer for a girls only trip.

Things I enjoy:

I enjoy my kids-90% of the time.
I enjoy the sound of tiny feet running across the floor.
I enjoy Mexican food, Pepsi and chocolate
I enjoy late night email sessions with my friends and an occasional girls night out.
I enjoy 5:45 pm, sometimes 5:50 pm when Jared comes home from work and the kids tackle him as he comes in the door (and I get a little break-sometimes)
I enjoy reading a good book when the kids are in bed

3 bad habits:

1. I think this came up before-I like Pepsi and chocolate.
2. I like to sleep in-even until 8 am is a treat for me. (Doesn't happen much now.)
3. I burp. Not usually in public, just at home, but I'm pretty good at it. Gross.

5 things you might not know about me:

1. I like to do yardwork and I plant a little garden every year.
2. I like Wynonna Judd music (not so much now-too much gospel music, but when I was younger I actually joined her fan club-embarrassing, I know.)
3. I am going to run a 1/2 marathon this year. I'm putting this on because I am very out of shape right now and have vowed to do this so I can get my butt in gear. If I put it on the blog, maybe it will actually happen. I need something to motivate me.
4. I like reality TV. Mostly Survivor and Top Chef.
5. I can touch my nose with my tongue.

5 jobs I've had:

1. Cashier at a gas station in Springville. I think I made $3.50 an hour.
2. Softball umpire for Springville girls league. I did this for a couple of summers.
3. Worked front desk at the Life Centre fitness center in Sandy.
4. Boys & Girls Club of Murray.
5. Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation-program coordinator and manager

Although the hardest job I have had to this date is being a mom. Doesn't pay much and is 24 hours a day. Although the hugs and kisses and laughs are worth it. Here I am, not sleeping in.


So there you have it. Now you know more about little old me than will ever be necessary.

Spring Cleaning

I may not be the best at cleaning around the house - I always say that I'm a straightener, not a cleaner. Still, it's time to to a little Spring cleaning on the blog, specifically on the photo pages for the kids. We've had a fun year so far and the pictures certainly show some of the good times we've enjoyed. Take a quick look at the pics of Kennedy or Alex. I think you'll enjoy the smiles - and a few frowns.