Daily Grind

Last week was spring break so that meant that I didn't have work. Yea!!! I was able to spend some quality time with my sister who recently moved back to Utah from Georgia. At the end of the three day period we had several baby clothes purchases, several scrapbook cards made and a trip to the scrapbook expo where exactly $100.00 dollars was spent which was my limit given to me by Justin. I know you are thinking what are all those baby clothes for but really Justin and I have 8 people we know that are pregnant between work and friends. This epidemic must stop. I do have to say though that I was hoping more of you would announce you were having girls because I may have bought more girl clothes. This week I have endured going back to work and Justin is anticipating his final week of classes. It will be nice to actually see my husband again before bedtime. I know that nothing much exciting has happened but I hope that soon Justin and I will be starting summer festivities and I will have more to write about.

Protection

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For Rachel :)

Just a sample of my beginning digital scrapbooking skills.

Guns and Fire

Two of my husbands favorite things as well as his friends are guns and big fires. Each winter we anxiously await for warmer weather so that we can have the first bonfire of the season. This occured Saturday the 12th. We started off the night with shooting, food and ended with very large flames and some good music. The coolest part of the night was when we burned some electrical wire the flames turned yellow, purple, blue and green. We had a great time and are looking forward to the next bonfire.

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.