Ladies:
I was going to send this to Jamie only, but I'm betting we are all interested in this story! http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/india/090715/the-mormons-india
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Fleeting Days of Summer
Hello, friends.
Today I'm looking at the calendar and see that my last days of summer freedom are upon me. I am sad! I love summer, even more than I loved it as a child. I hope you all have enjoyed your summer as much as I have enjoyed mine. The time I've spent with Mark and the girls has been relaxing and fun.
I've been fortunate to see Jamie and Heidi in the past week! Ker, I'll be heading to Cedar City to see you this fall. Maybe I'll even spend the night if you have time! I so appreciate you all as great friends upon whom I can always rely.
Recently I was thinking about some of my favorite products that make me feel good:
1. MAC lip glass
2. Goat cheese
3. High-quality sheets and down comforters
4. Garlic presses
5. Air conditioning
6. Coco Mademoiselle parfum
7. Jane Austen books
8. Treadmills
9. Avon hand cream
10. My beloved computer
I can think of lots more, and maybe I'll add them later, but this is what I'm thinking of right now. :)
Today I'm looking at the calendar and see that my last days of summer freedom are upon me. I am sad! I love summer, even more than I loved it as a child. I hope you all have enjoyed your summer as much as I have enjoyed mine. The time I've spent with Mark and the girls has been relaxing and fun.
I've been fortunate to see Jamie and Heidi in the past week! Ker, I'll be heading to Cedar City to see you this fall. Maybe I'll even spend the night if you have time! I so appreciate you all as great friends upon whom I can always rely.
Recently I was thinking about some of my favorite products that make me feel good:
1. MAC lip glass
2. Goat cheese
3. High-quality sheets and down comforters
4. Garlic presses
5. Air conditioning
6. Coco Mademoiselle parfum
7. Jane Austen books
8. Treadmills
9. Avon hand cream
10. My beloved computer
I can think of lots more, and maybe I'll add them later, but this is what I'm thinking of right now. :)
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
July ... what happened to summer!
Dear friends,
I am trying to be faithful to our blog but feel at times I can't get into the hang of it. Since moving to Cedar I haven't had Internet service at home and I think this has not helped promote the casual Internet surfing. I'm sure it's a matter of time before I think I can't live without it and finally set up a home network again.
So today I thought I'd write a bit on getting over those embarrassing moments that occasionally creep into our lives. My last embarrassing moment happened a few weeks ago. I was on my way up to Park City for a conference and while munching on crackers and cheese, my temporary crown fell off. Now ladies, I'm sure we have all had some dental mishaps by this time in our lives but this temporary crown happened to be on my front tooth! At this point I was in Scipio and debating whether to just forgo the conference and turn around or keep going and figure out a solution on the way. After of a few minutes of feeling completely mortified I called my sister Kris and told her I was heading her way. The first thing she said to me when I arrived was this, 'You were right, you shouldn't go out in public until you get this fixed.' As for the nephews and niece they just stared and I'm sure Kris threatened them to be nice to Aunt Keri since she already feels bad about the gap in her mouth already. Needless to say, the next day I found a local dentist to cement the crown back on and joined the conference a day late but without a toothless grin.
So my lesson from this experience was how lucky I am. That this unfortunate situation I found myself in was but a moment and we all need to laugh at ourselves once in awhile. At at least no one was actually going to document this mishap for later.
I am trying to be faithful to our blog but feel at times I can't get into the hang of it. Since moving to Cedar I haven't had Internet service at home and I think this has not helped promote the casual Internet surfing. I'm sure it's a matter of time before I think I can't live without it and finally set up a home network again.
So today I thought I'd write a bit on getting over those embarrassing moments that occasionally creep into our lives. My last embarrassing moment happened a few weeks ago. I was on my way up to Park City for a conference and while munching on crackers and cheese, my temporary crown fell off. Now ladies, I'm sure we have all had some dental mishaps by this time in our lives but this temporary crown happened to be on my front tooth! At this point I was in Scipio and debating whether to just forgo the conference and turn around or keep going and figure out a solution on the way. After of a few minutes of feeling completely mortified I called my sister Kris and told her I was heading her way. The first thing she said to me when I arrived was this, 'You were right, you shouldn't go out in public until you get this fixed.' As for the nephews and niece they just stared and I'm sure Kris threatened them to be nice to Aunt Keri since she already feels bad about the gap in her mouth already. Needless to say, the next day I found a local dentist to cement the crown back on and joined the conference a day late but without a toothless grin.
So my lesson from this experience was how lucky I am. That this unfortunate situation I found myself in was but a moment and we all need to laugh at ourselves once in awhile. At at least no one was actually going to document this mishap for later.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Swap
My dad had knee surgery on Thursday, so my mom and I have done a house swap for the past several days. She's staying at my house so she is closer to the hospital, while I'm staying at her house to keep things going here.
After 4 days of taking on just some of her responsibilities I'm exhausted. I appreciate her more than ever. At the same time, it has been rewarding to spend some time helping out my grandpa and my parents. With all that they do for me, its nice to have a chance to give back to them once in a while.
I'm also happy to report that I've kept the dogs, cat and fish fed, I haven't killed the plants, and I've come up with something to cook for grandpa every time.
It's a lot of work running a house and taking care of more than just myself - I'm in awe of all of those who do it each day.
After 4 days of taking on just some of her responsibilities I'm exhausted. I appreciate her more than ever. At the same time, it has been rewarding to spend some time helping out my grandpa and my parents. With all that they do for me, its nice to have a chance to give back to them once in a while.
I'm also happy to report that I've kept the dogs, cat and fish fed, I haven't killed the plants, and I've come up with something to cook for grandpa every time.
It's a lot of work running a house and taking care of more than just myself - I'm in awe of all of those who do it each day.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Fun Friends
This week I am grateful for friends who are doers...goers...planners. I am most grateful that they are willing to include me in their plans! I was nervous at the beginning of the summer...wondering what I would do with all of my children for more than three whole months? Now I know...just follow the in-crowd...to the zoo, to the park, to Virginia City, to the swimming pool in Minden, to Lake Tahoe, and anywhere else they come up with to go. We have had such fun on these adventures and they have really brightened up our summer.
The greatest thing about these moms is that they are non-exclusive. They invite EVERYONE. There are no cliques, no groups. Just lots of fun and everyone included. Whoever is around makes the plans, then someone e-mails the rest, and someone else forwards the e-mail to everyone else who might not be on the original e-mail and then all who are able show up! It's fabulous.
Unfortunately, I have not taken my camera on any of these outings :( I didn't think it was a very smart idea to try to keep track of my three non-swimmers at the swimming pool AND try to take pictures of them! I might have been able to do it at the zoo... I will try to do better next week on the picture taking.
Thanks to the girls who do the planning and inviting! You've made our summer much more interesting and exciting!
The greatest thing about these moms is that they are non-exclusive. They invite EVERYONE. There are no cliques, no groups. Just lots of fun and everyone included. Whoever is around makes the plans, then someone e-mails the rest, and someone else forwards the e-mail to everyone else who might not be on the original e-mail and then all who are able show up! It's fabulous.
Unfortunately, I have not taken my camera on any of these outings :( I didn't think it was a very smart idea to try to keep track of my three non-swimmers at the swimming pool AND try to take pictures of them! I might have been able to do it at the zoo... I will try to do better next week on the picture taking.
Thanks to the girls who do the planning and inviting! You've made our summer much more interesting and exciting!
Relaxed
Ever since I got home this trip I feel like I've been running trying to keep up with events or commitments I've made. Yesterday was one of the bigger ones - throwing a bridal shower for my brother fiancee to introduce her to our side of the family. For some reason I worked myself into a state of extreme stress over the entire thing. I wanted her to feel welcomed and I wanted to throw a good party.
Thanks to my sister and my mom I got my house cleaned up in a clutter free way it hasn't seen in a while (of course I didn't let anyone see the office or basement where I stashed all the clutter.) And we came up with a lovely menu. We had a good turnout and the conversation kept flowing in a way that I was able to dispense with the hated shower games.
Once the shower was over I headed down the hill to do a bit of babysitting. I'm not quite up to my sister's standard when it comes to managing both kids at once, but I sure do love them. And sitting there holding them in my arms really does remind me what this life is all about.
Today I had the luxury of sleeping in before church and then was able to come home and curl up with a good book for several hours - I don't remember feeling this relaxed in weeks.
Thanks to my sister and my mom I got my house cleaned up in a clutter free way it hasn't seen in a while (of course I didn't let anyone see the office or basement where I stashed all the clutter.) And we came up with a lovely menu. We had a good turnout and the conversation kept flowing in a way that I was able to dispense with the hated shower games.
Once the shower was over I headed down the hill to do a bit of babysitting. I'm not quite up to my sister's standard when it comes to managing both kids at once, but I sure do love them. And sitting there holding them in my arms really does remind me what this life is all about.
Today I had the luxury of sleeping in before church and then was able to come home and curl up with a good book for several hours - I don't remember feeling this relaxed in weeks.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Auntie J
I'm late posting again - I had this half ready to go on Sunday but couldn't find the pictures.
Since I've been home I've been lucky enough to spend a bunch of time with my family and it's reminded me again how blessed I am to have them. I may not be a mom yet (or ever) but my sister is kind enough to share her kids we me and I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of their lives. Even if Miss M has learned to say Sadie (my dog) before she figures out Jamie.
Here are some beautiful photos taken of them recently in my parents yard by a friend of my sisters who is just getting her photography business going - she's amazingly talented - although I do think she had some good talent to work with.
Since I've been home I've been lucky enough to spend a bunch of time with my family and it's reminded me again how blessed I am to have them. I may not be a mom yet (or ever) but my sister is kind enough to share her kids we me and I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of their lives. Even if Miss M has learned to say Sadie (my dog) before she figures out Jamie.
Here are some beautiful photos taken of them recently in my parents yard by a friend of my sisters who is just getting her photography business going - she's amazingly talented - although I do think she had some good talent to work with.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
More Miracles
My dad is officially engaged...see Nevada Brown for the post and pics.
My friend, Sheri's, bilirubin is down to a 7.0...lower than it's been since her diagnosis. She will start treatment this week. You can look here for updates on her http://thefaughts.blogspot.com
My friend, Jennifer, and her family have been fasting and praying to keep the little girl they are adopting. Birth father showed up and wanted custody. His heart was softened and they are now going to be able to adopt her and have her sealed to them. He will have some visitation, but she will be theirs.
My nephew, Monte, was able to go to an amazing camp for kids with special needs. That whole story is full of miracles. He has been really sick the last little while, so the fact that he was well enough to go and have such a fabulous experience is truly miraculous. Go to http://sparklegemscreative.blogspot.com for the whole story.
"And now, O all ye that have imagined up unto yourselves a god who can do no miracles, I would ask of you, have all these things passed, of which I have spoken? Has the end come yet? Behold I say unto you, Nay; and God has not ceased to be a God of miracles." Mormon 9:15
I am reading Everyday Miracles by Jay A. Parry, a little book I found on my mom's bookshelf yesterday. Great, inspiring read. I highly recommend it.
Until next week...may you all recognize the miracles, both big and small, in your lives!
My friend, Sheri's, bilirubin is down to a 7.0...lower than it's been since her diagnosis. She will start treatment this week. You can look here for updates on her http://thefaughts.blogspot.com
My friend, Jennifer, and her family have been fasting and praying to keep the little girl they are adopting. Birth father showed up and wanted custody. His heart was softened and they are now going to be able to adopt her and have her sealed to them. He will have some visitation, but she will be theirs.
My nephew, Monte, was able to go to an amazing camp for kids with special needs. That whole story is full of miracles. He has been really sick the last little while, so the fact that he was well enough to go and have such a fabulous experience is truly miraculous. Go to http://sparklegemscreative.blogspot.com for the whole story.
"And now, O all ye that have imagined up unto yourselves a god who can do no miracles, I would ask of you, have all these things passed, of which I have spoken? Has the end come yet? Behold I say unto you, Nay; and God has not ceased to be a God of miracles." Mormon 9:15
I am reading Everyday Miracles by Jay A. Parry, a little book I found on my mom's bookshelf yesterday. Great, inspiring read. I highly recommend it.
Until next week...may you all recognize the miracles, both big and small, in your lives!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Ah, Disneyland...
I'm also really, really proud of my students. We had a first place, a second place, and a 9th place at Nationals. They did so well! I think taking first at Nationals for rural Snow College students is really something. They worked so hard and really deserved to do well.
I can't believe that we are into July! My motto this summer: enjoy every day and don't get uptight. We'll see if I can actually do it! Hope all is well. :)
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