I was tagged....This list is all about the number 8
I agree with Steph....8 is a long list
Here we go:
My 8 favorite TV shows:
1) Biggest Loser
2) Chuck
3) Psyche
4) Jon & Kate Plus 8
5) Everybody Loves Raymond
6) Scrubs
7) The old Law & Order Criminal Intents (before they brought on a 2nd pair of cops and changed the captain)
8) Disney Channel Shows (Sad but true)
8 Things I Did Yesterday:
1) Kicked butt at work
2) Walked on all 3 breaks/lunch
3) Went Visiting Teaching (even though I forgot until my partner was here to pick me up)
4) Worked out- TWICE
5) Laughed til I almost cried
6) Skipped dinner- that was bad, it was because of the visiting teaching thing
7) Played around on facebook
8) IM'd with Sarah
My 8 Favorite Resturaunts:
(I don't think I have that many)
1) Chilis
2) Cracker Barrel
3) Texas Roadhouse
4) Olive Garden
5) Rainforest Cafe (even though there isn't one in Boise)
6) Goodwood
7) Elmers (for BREAKFAST only)
8) Bad Boys (I ran out of real resturaunts so had to throw in a mom n pop (or brothers) drive-thru)
8 Things I am Looking Forward To:
1) My Photography Class
2) Texas
3) The next Girls Weekend
4) Summer Camping Trips
5) Our Nauvoo Trip (next year but still very excited)
6) My new laptop
7) Making my goal weight
8) Being able to where my chacos daily (once the weather decides to STAY warm)
8 Things on my Wish List:
1) Hawaii (2 years....for our 10 yr anniversary?)
2) Children
3) House (was supposed to be this year until had to buy a new car)
4) A 2nd Camera
5) Being able to make money from photography
6) Finding the words to write my book
7) Europe Vacation...specifically Spain.
8) Wii Fit (maybe in a month or two)
(I was tagged in 2 different versions so this is a little longer than Stephs)
8 Things I am Thankful For:
1) Mike
2) Gospel
3) My Testimony
4) Good friends
5) My trials
6) Jobs
7) Family
8) 31 cent scoops at Baskin Robbins Tonight...yummmmm
8 People I Tag:
1) Roxanna
2) Audra
3) Terrie
4) Sarah
5) Monae
6) Liz
7) Terrilynn
8) Anybody Else Who Wants to do this (I hate tagging people....)
I hope to be able to read some other peoples and get to know all of you a little better.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Just a little update...
Just a little update....first off, I haven't told many people yet (because I am not sure how many people I want seeing it) but we have another blog we started. It is our weight loss blog where we will share tips, tricks, struggles and recipes, etc as Mike and I go through our weight loss. If anyone is interested in following it just click HERE. If anyone would like to comment and leave recipes and stuff please do so.
Next, Mike and I took a trip to Swan Falls last weekend with his mom and our friend Matt. It was a gorgeous day, the sun was shining and the falls were at the highest water capacity they can be.
Mike is enjoying school and loves his new job. He is really enjoying having Fri, Sat, and Sun off. I am still adjusting to him being home on Saturday. I am working and next month will be taking some photography classes. I am looking for couples, families and individuals to photograph using techniques learned in the class. I am offering special rates for this. To see the rates feel free to visit my photography site.
Other than that, not much is going on here. I am feeling a little more inspired and ready to post but our laptop is almost dead so it is hard to do much on it. We are getting a new one next week so I will be able to do more posting and photo posts, etc.
Next, Mike and I took a trip to Swan Falls last weekend with his mom and our friend Matt. It was a gorgeous day, the sun was shining and the falls were at the highest water capacity they can be.
Mike is enjoying school and loves his new job. He is really enjoying having Fri, Sat, and Sun off. I am still adjusting to him being home on Saturday. I am working and next month will be taking some photography classes. I am looking for couples, families and individuals to photograph using techniques learned in the class. I am offering special rates for this. To see the rates feel free to visit my photography site.
Other than that, not much is going on here. I am feeling a little more inspired and ready to post but our laptop is almost dead so it is hard to do much on it. We are getting a new one next week so I will be able to do more posting and photo posts, etc.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
A Place to Comment if You Voted Other
This is a post just so those who vote other on the Girls Weekend Poll have a place to comment and tell me what other is. Or if you just want to leave a comment on the poll. Please, vote. I had a blast on my last girls weekend and want to try and make it an annual event (with a few thrown in every now and then that are just because there is a free weekend).
If anybody is looking for a movie that is good, and likes dogs...MARLEY & ME was really good. You laugh, you cry.....I liked it a lot.
If anybody is looking for a movie that is good, and likes dogs...MARLEY & ME was really good. You laugh, you cry.....I liked it a lot.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Conference and Sophie
As I said, I would probably post after conference. Conference is such a refreshing weekend for me. I felt every talk was geared towards me, as I usually do. I really loved the focus on Christ as Easter comes only a week after conference. One of my favorite talks was Elder Hollands about the Atonement. The description he gave really made one understand what the Savior must have gone through.
Saturday night, Mike and I had tickets to the 25th Anniversary Concert at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. They honored Velma Morrison and then one of my favorite jazz singers, Sophie Milman, performed. It was wonderful. I have decided Mike doesn't take me out enough though because as I got ready I thought my nice black slacks would probably fit just right since I had lost so much weight....well, I was wrong. They were way too big. I told him when I can't know if my date clothes are going to fit me right he must not take me out enough.
In an effort to get more active, develope new hobbies and talents, and be reinspired I have decided to sign up for classes through Community Education and may enroll at CWI this fall. I am excited to take some photography classes beginning next month and am looking for oppurtunities to use the new skills I will learn (hopefully). We are going to be hiking, camping, and enjoying the beauty of Idaho. Hopefully all of this will reinspire me and I will be back to my blogging in no time.
Saturday night, Mike and I had tickets to the 25th Anniversary Concert at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. They honored Velma Morrison and then one of my favorite jazz singers, Sophie Milman, performed. It was wonderful. I have decided Mike doesn't take me out enough though because as I got ready I thought my nice black slacks would probably fit just right since I had lost so much weight....well, I was wrong. They were way too big. I told him when I can't know if my date clothes are going to fit me right he must not take me out enough.
In an effort to get more active, develope new hobbies and talents, and be reinspired I have decided to sign up for classes through Community Education and may enroll at CWI this fall. I am excited to take some photography classes beginning next month and am looking for oppurtunities to use the new skills I will learn (hopefully). We are going to be hiking, camping, and enjoying the beauty of Idaho. Hopefully all of this will reinspire me and I will be back to my blogging in no time.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
SLC and a Blogging Break
Ok, I have not done a journal post in a long while. So I thought I would start off with that.
Last week, Mike and I both had Friday off so we went down to SLC to see Sarah. We met her for lunch at Chick-fil-a on Friday and wandered around the Layton Hills Mall. Then, she had to work, so Mike and I wandered and then made an early night of it and went to the hotel and watched some movies.
Saturday was great. We met Sarah for breakfast at IHOP and then went to Garden Village. It had the cutest shops and the best bakery and candy shop....So tempting! We then went and had lunch at the Mayan Adventure. Made me think of the Rainforest Cafe. We really enjoyed the Diving show. After that we took Sarah home and we were going to go out on a double date with her and Dustin that night to Texas Roadhouse but we were still stuffed from our late lunch and then Sarah scored tix to the Jazz game. So Sarah and I went to the game. They played the Phoenix Suns (Shaq's team) and won 104 to 99 in OT. WOOHOO!
We were going to meet Dustin the next day but unfortunately word came that some nasty storms were moving in. Mike and I made the decision to leave early Sunday morning. We missed most of the storms although we hit some 50+ mile per hour winds for about a hour stretch of the drive and then were slammed with some snow/hail mix just before Boise. It was a lot of fun and when I get a little more motivated I will post some photos from the trip.
Which brings me to the next part of my post. I am taking a little break. I may post something after conference or when something big happens. But I feel pretty uninspired at this moment. I think I just need a break. Catch me on facebook now and then. I hope to get reinspired soon. I now understand why some of my favorite bloggers (Monae) take breaks. I will be back soon.
Last week, Mike and I both had Friday off so we went down to SLC to see Sarah. We met her for lunch at Chick-fil-a on Friday and wandered around the Layton Hills Mall. Then, she had to work, so Mike and I wandered and then made an early night of it and went to the hotel and watched some movies.
Saturday was great. We met Sarah for breakfast at IHOP and then went to Garden Village. It had the cutest shops and the best bakery and candy shop....So tempting! We then went and had lunch at the Mayan Adventure. Made me think of the Rainforest Cafe. We really enjoyed the Diving show. After that we took Sarah home and we were going to go out on a double date with her and Dustin that night to Texas Roadhouse but we were still stuffed from our late lunch and then Sarah scored tix to the Jazz game. So Sarah and I went to the game. They played the Phoenix Suns (Shaq's team) and won 104 to 99 in OT. WOOHOO!
We were going to meet Dustin the next day but unfortunately word came that some nasty storms were moving in. Mike and I made the decision to leave early Sunday morning. We missed most of the storms although we hit some 50+ mile per hour winds for about a hour stretch of the drive and then were slammed with some snow/hail mix just before Boise. It was a lot of fun and when I get a little more motivated I will post some photos from the trip.
Which brings me to the next part of my post. I am taking a little break. I may post something after conference or when something big happens. But I feel pretty uninspired at this moment. I think I just need a break. Catch me on facebook now and then. I hope to get reinspired soon. I now understand why some of my favorite bloggers (Monae) take breaks. I will be back soon.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Spring!
I just love spring! The days are getting longer and warmer (thank goodness). Flowers are starting to bloom, the lawns are turning green, the sidewalks and greenbelt are full of bikers, joggers, strollers (both the people and the child vehicle), the parks playground equipment is covered with children and there is just a feeling of happiness in the air. I love after a light spring rain (the kind that comes when the sun is shining so bright you are wearing your sunglasses while using your windshield wipers), to go outside and take a deep breath. The whole world just feels and smells so clean! There is just something rejuvenating about spring.
I also love the opportunity spring gives us to do things. I like being able to go on the greenbelt, hiking trails, out to jump creek, and our big one for March and April.... road trips. I absolutely LOVE that Boise is an area where we really can experience all 4 seasons.
We are very excited that Mike works Monday through Thursday so we can really enjoy our weekends this spring and summer. We really look forward to camping, swimming, and all the other activities we plan on doing this summer.
We really love our ward and feel this is where we are meant to be for the time being and so we are going to extend our lease for a year here. We are really growing and being able to see how strong our testimonies really are. I think it was a good thing for us to move to a ward where we didn't know anybody. It helped us to know that we really do have testimonies and are strong enough to stay active when we are away from the area where we know everyone. I really am learning a lot in my calling and Mike is enjoying his calling and growing from it as well.
As for the TTC (those who are wondering about this part of our lives will be able to figure out what it stands for), we have decided to hold off for a little while right now. Mike's family is having some things going on right now that makes it hard for us to think about it and we really do not feel that this is the time for us. We appreciate all the prayers over the years and will let you know if anything changes.
We hope all is well with all of our friends and family! I love reading your blogs and keeping up with all of you!
I also love the opportunity spring gives us to do things. I like being able to go on the greenbelt, hiking trails, out to jump creek, and our big one for March and April.... road trips. I absolutely LOVE that Boise is an area where we really can experience all 4 seasons.
We are very excited that Mike works Monday through Thursday so we can really enjoy our weekends this spring and summer. We really look forward to camping, swimming, and all the other activities we plan on doing this summer.
We really love our ward and feel this is where we are meant to be for the time being and so we are going to extend our lease for a year here. We are really growing and being able to see how strong our testimonies really are. I think it was a good thing for us to move to a ward where we didn't know anybody. It helped us to know that we really do have testimonies and are strong enough to stay active when we are away from the area where we know everyone. I really am learning a lot in my calling and Mike is enjoying his calling and growing from it as well.
As for the TTC (those who are wondering about this part of our lives will be able to figure out what it stands for), we have decided to hold off for a little while right now. Mike's family is having some things going on right now that makes it hard for us to think about it and we really do not feel that this is the time for us. We appreciate all the prayers over the years and will let you know if anything changes.
We hope all is well with all of our friends and family! I love reading your blogs and keeping up with all of you!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Girls Weekend!
So about a month ago I had a longing to get out of town. It was a nice day that made me want to be out and experiencing new things. So, I asked a friend if she wanted to do a Girls Weekend.
So Sabrena and I packed up and drove down to Salt Lake this weekend. The weather was GORGEOUS and we had a relaxing time. One of those weekends that just gives you time away from the rush and stress in your life. We had cool hotel rooms at great rates thanks to employee discounts and travel clubs. We arrived around 9 on Friday and went to dinner at Chilis. Saturday morning we met up with Sarah for breakfast at IHOP. After that we went and hung around temple square. We saw at least 8 couples who had just been married and were taking pictures. It was so busy there. We also went to the Legacy Theater and watched Joseph Smith, Prophet of the Restoration. I cried. At the end with MOTAB singing Praise to the Man and the scene of Carthage jail, tears were streaming down my face. The Spirit was so strong. From there we went to the visitors center and went up to the statue of Christ. I fell so blessed to have been able to be there. My testimony was strengthened. I know that Joseph Smith was and is a prophet. I know that Christ atoned for my sins and is the Savior. I feel so spiritually fed.
Later we went to Gateway Mall. It was so nice out. Sunny and in the upper 50's to low 60's. We did some shopping and enjoyed the sun and the gorgeous mall.
Saturday night we went to Chick-fil-a for dinner. I have seriously been craving it since coming home from Texas. I was so excited to have it and am excited I can have it again in 2 weeks. Afterwards we walked around Fashion Place (the mall chick-fil-a was in). We ended the evening with some swimming in the hotel pool.
Sunday we were a little lazy. We got out of the hotel around 11 am. Went by our friend Sarah's so Sabrena could see her place. We visited for a bit and then fueled and headed home.
Although we were pretty tired by the time we got home it was a great weekend and I totally enjoyed it.
So Sabrena and I packed up and drove down to Salt Lake this weekend. The weather was GORGEOUS and we had a relaxing time. One of those weekends that just gives you time away from the rush and stress in your life. We had cool hotel rooms at great rates thanks to employee discounts and travel clubs. We arrived around 9 on Friday and went to dinner at Chilis. Saturday morning we met up with Sarah for breakfast at IHOP. After that we went and hung around temple square. We saw at least 8 couples who had just been married and were taking pictures. It was so busy there. We also went to the Legacy Theater and watched Joseph Smith, Prophet of the Restoration. I cried. At the end with MOTAB singing Praise to the Man and the scene of Carthage jail, tears were streaming down my face. The Spirit was so strong. From there we went to the visitors center and went up to the statue of Christ. I fell so blessed to have been able to be there. My testimony was strengthened. I know that Joseph Smith was and is a prophet. I know that Christ atoned for my sins and is the Savior. I feel so spiritually fed.
Later we went to Gateway Mall. It was so nice out. Sunny and in the upper 50's to low 60's. We did some shopping and enjoyed the sun and the gorgeous mall.
Saturday night we went to Chick-fil-a for dinner. I have seriously been craving it since coming home from Texas. I was so excited to have it and am excited I can have it again in 2 weeks. Afterwards we walked around Fashion Place (the mall chick-fil-a was in). We ended the evening with some swimming in the hotel pool.
Sunday we were a little lazy. We got out of the hotel around 11 am. Went by our friend Sarah's so Sabrena could see her place. We visited for a bit and then fueled and headed home.
Although we were pretty tired by the time we got home it was a great weekend and I totally enjoyed it.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Godspell
Here is one of most of the cast. The guy who played John/Judas is not in here but the others are.
For those who are not familiar with it, it kind of puts the stories in the book of Matthew in a more modern setting. There is Jesus and then a character who plays John(the baptist) in the first act and Judas in the second. Other than that all the characters are the names of the actors.
Godspell is running for 2 more nights, March 13th and 14th and Meridian High School and is $6 for general admission and $5 for students. 7:00 pm both nights.
Congrats again to all those who are in it-
You guys did great!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
The iPod Game
This is circulating on facebook but have seen it on some blogs too....It is kind of fun. Give it a try.
The iPod Game
.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Put your iPod or other music player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.
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WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Rush- Ali &AJ
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
She thinks my Tractors Sexy- Kenny Chesney
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
With Arms Wide Open- Creed
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Amazing- Aerosmith
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
We're An American Band- Grand Funk Railroad
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Welcome to the Jungle- Guns N' Roses
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
What Kind of Love Are you On- Aerosmith
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
The Impression That I Get- The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
I Wish- Jo Dee Messina
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Drink, Swear, Steal And Lie- Michael Peterson
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Love in an Elevator- Aerosmith
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Far Away- Nickeback
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Whiskey Lullaby- Brad Paisley (feat Allison Krauss)
The iPod Game
.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Put your iPod or other music player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.
.
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Rush- Ali &AJ
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
She thinks my Tractors Sexy- Kenny Chesney
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
That's the way- Jo Dee Messina
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Shut Up & Drive- Rhiana
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Wherever You Will Go- The Calling
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Tim McGraw- Taylor Swift
Tim McGraw- Taylor Swift
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
With Arms Wide Open- Creed
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Wishing Well- Jo Dee Messina
Wishing Well- Jo Dee Messina
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Amazing- Aerosmith
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
We're An American Band- Grand Funk Railroad
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Welcome to the Jungle- Guns N' Roses
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
What Kind of Love Are you On- Aerosmith
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
The Impression That I Get- The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
I Wish- Jo Dee Messina
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Walk on The Ocean- Toad the Wet Sprocket
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
867-5309/Jenny- Tommy Tutone
867-5309/Jenny- Tommy Tutone
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Drink, Swear, Steal And Lie- Michael Peterson
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Love in an Elevator- Aerosmith
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Karma- Alicia Keys
Karma- Alicia Keys
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Far Away- Nickeback
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Whiskey Lullaby- Brad Paisley (feat Allison Krauss)
YOUR ULTIMATE FANTASTY?
Lovin U- Alicia Keys
Lovin U- Alicia Keys
What is really funny that I kept getting the same artists over and over even though I may only have 6 songs of theirs on my ipod out of thousands total songs. Really...I listen to more than country and Aerosmith (but really like both those). It was kind of fun.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Our New Car
Ok, after struggling with constant repairs on the malibu Mike and I decided to go and get a new car. I swore we would never get an actual Brand New Car...always used. But the guys at Team Mazda Subaru got us a great deal and we paid about what we were wanting to spend on a used. So we bought a new Subaru Impreza AWD Sedan....And here it is:
So this was another first for us as neither of us has ever had a non pre-owned car.
(If anyone is looking for a new car they gave us cards to give to friends for discounts.)
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Jump Creek and a Hockey Birthday Celebration
Mike and I decided to take advantage of the beautiful Saturday and go somewhere I have never gone (don't know why since have lived here my entire life).
Jump Creek out in Owyhee county was a lot of fun. While we didn't hike up to the top of the falls we did the little trail in and then climbed around on the rocks a whole bunch. It was a blast! My ears started to freeze from the cool wind hitting them and being in the shade so we only stayed for a few hours.
Later that night we went to a hockey game to celebrate my friend Sabrena's birthday (she works for the stealheads) and went out to Chilis....their molten lava cake is sooooo good. I figured I had a decent workout that day so I could indulge a little.
It was a fun packed Saturday and Mike is completely enjoying having Saturdays off. He really likes his new job and we feel so blessed that he found a job so quickly. Our prayers are with all those who are still looking.
Jump Creek out in Owyhee county was a lot of fun. While we didn't hike up to the top of the falls we did the little trail in and then climbed around on the rocks a whole bunch. It was a blast! My ears started to freeze from the cool wind hitting them and being in the shade so we only stayed for a few hours.
Later that night we went to a hockey game to celebrate my friend Sabrena's birthday (she works for the stealheads) and went out to Chilis....their molten lava cake is sooooo good. I figured I had a decent workout that day so I could indulge a little.
It was a fun packed Saturday and Mike is completely enjoying having Saturdays off. He really likes his new job and we feel so blessed that he found a job so quickly. Our prayers are with all those who are still looking.
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