Conference Weekend

I just wanted to say how grateful I am for the chance that we had to hear the words of our prophet, his counselors and the seventy. I felt sad at not seeing President Hinckley but was honored to be able to stand saturday morning and sustain President Monson. Overall it was an uplifting weekend. I especially liked Elder Ballards talk on mothers and women. I hope all of you men were taking notes. I was also grateful to be able to spend time with Julee and her husband Matt. I am always amazed at how easily conversation comes with my childhood friends. It is like we saw each other just the other day when it has been over a year. I have to say that I am grateful for my friends and there support. Justin and I have been blessed to have many great friends. Even if they are all getting pregnant and forming the married with children club we still love and appreciate you.

Fun in the Sun

After much complaining and nashing of teeth my cousins finally convinced me that I should go to Arizona instead of them coming up to Utah all the time. The decision to go was not finalized until the week before but it was great and I am glad I went. It provided me with: 1: a chance to remember how much I love and miss my husband, 2: break from house hunting, 3: Leave Utahs colder weather, (although I hear it was nice here as well), 4: A chance to go wakeboarding in March!!!!, 5: Time with my cousins, 6: A dress for only two dollars, 7: A break from work, 8: Find a bug in my coke on the airplane, 9: Attend the temple with my cousing getting her endowments, and 10: Be glad to be home and in my own bed. The trip was specifically to be there when Lindsay went through the temple it was a great day outside and inside the session. It is always neat for me to be with my grandparents in the temple and this time to have Lindsay be there as well. Saturday was Wakeboarding and I am a bit rusty. I was also freezing so I didn't want to fall and get back in the water. I don't care what my uncle says Utah lakes get warmer than Saguaro Lake was that day. Sunday was hard for me not being with Justin on Easter, but my Aunt helped to make me feel at home by having pie for dessert. Monday was a girls day out and I couldn't help but splurge on a manicure, pedicure and a two dollar dress I found at Macy's. I personally think the day was a big hit. Now I am home and back to reality. I am looking forward to my works Spring Break coming up in three weeks. I have big scrapbook and craft project ideas to work on that week.

Tagged Again

A-Attached or Single-- Happily attached to Justin
B-Best Friends-- Michelle, Julee, Katie and Taisa(sisters) Jen and Linds(Cousins)
C-Cake or Pie-- I would take a piece of pie anyday over cake. That is why I love thanksgiving so much. There is an abundance of pie.
D-Day of the Week- Friday
E-Essential items-- Phone, PDA, Kleenexes(this cold is never going away)
F-Favorite colors-- Purple, Blue, Black
G-Gummy bears or Worms-- Neither.
H-Hometown--Price, Utah
I-Favorite Indulgence--Dr. Pepper and something sweet
J-January or July-- July, because you can go wakeboarding.
K-Kids--Zero
L-Life isn't complete without-- My family and the idea of having my own family one day.
M-Marriage date--June 2nd 2006
N-Number of Brothers and Sister--two brothers, Cory and Eric; two sisters, Katie and Taisa
O-Oranges or Apples--I love both, but I definitely have times were I prefer one over the other.
Q- Favorite Quote-- um um um I guess I don't really have one.
R-Reason to Smile-- The cute kids I work with each day. My nieces and nephews, Justin
S- Super man or Wonder woman--Superman but only if we are talking about Smallville.
T- T Tag four people--Emily, Julee, Michelle, Jenny,
U- Unknown fact about me--I can make a noise that sounds like a dying horse and I can do it to Jingle Bells. This however is not good for my throat so I have tried to stop doing it.
V-Vegetable--cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, asparagus, really anything but tomatoes.
W-Worst Habit-- stressing out and crying a lot over nothing.
X-Xray or Ultrasound--Have not had either so I guess it is a toss up.
Y-Your favorite food--I prefer Italian or Chinese but I also like Mexican if it is Cafe Rio.
Z- Zodiac sign-Aquarius

Just Because

I just wanted to tell my husband how much I love him. It is really easy to get into the daily routines of life and not think anything of it. I appreciate that Justin takes the time to surprise me every once in awhile with something nice.

Venturing to the South Towne Expo Center

Two weeks ago Justin and I stopped to take a little time for ourselves by going to the boat show. Going to the boat show was great, we were able to spend time with Eric and Emily as well. The only bad thing about the boat show is the fact that Justin and my brother talk about buying a boat together. I am pretty sure I saw them pull their wallets out to see if they had some plastic in there. Not that I would complain about owning a nice new boat however I am sure our house fund would. This week we are going to the home remodeling and decorating show to possibly learn a few new tricks as we will most likely buy an older home that needs some help. If you have any suggestions of booths to visit or things to learn let me know.

Whats in my purse?

Thanks for the tag Rachel. My purse while messy because everything is just thrown in there really does not have a lot of stuff in it. Upon dumping out it's contents I found: my wallet, my PDA (if I leave the house without it I am lost the rest of the day), a package of gum, chapstick, wal-mart gift card and receipt, powder, bag of skittles (I need my sugar rush at about 2 each day), a pen and my phone. As soon as my PDA bites the dust I will be getting a PDA phone. I don't know why I didn't do that in the first place. Especially since work bought my PDA. Well there you have it. Not very exciting, but basically the essentials of my life. If I could add one more thing it would probably be a Dr. Pepper bottle that continually refilled itself when I emptied it. Then I could replace the skittles bag for the two pm pick me up. Okay I tag Michelle and Julee. You guys need to be encouraged to write more.

Just a little scary or should I say exciting?

As a co-worker and I were driving home from Ogden today we ran into all the same weather conditions that most of you probably did. Lots of snow and slush and in general slower driving conditions. We were no exception to the driving slow rule. We were going about 45 in the fast lane when we hit black ice. The rest of what happened was as if someone was replaying the scene on slow motion. Esmerelda lost control of the car and we started slipping around. We then went into a 180 degree turn across all lanes of traffic to stop within inches of the cement barrier. All I could think about while we were turning was we are going to hit the barrier, or should I say Esmerelda was going to hit the barrier first. The funny thing is that we were both very calm and a once busy interstate was suddenly clear as we went flying across it. We were both very thankful and said a prayer of thanks in our respective religions. Afterwards we couldn't stop laughing about it and how in a way it was very exciting. After waiting for a gap in traffic, we were able to turn around and get back on the freeway. All I have to say is I am tired of driving in the snow.