Allison, will you pimp my blog in January? I need some help. It could be an early morning endeavor at Beans and Brew.
Becky, get crunk. Let's get some soup!
Lindsey, I miss your smile and your art. Thanks for your encouragement!
Leisa B., I think you should start a blog, and when can Matt and I come over and suck the impurities out of our bodies through our feet?
Stalkers (including mom), I hope you are still reading and not leaving comments on purpose (you know who you are).
God, thank you for my life and my job. I'm sorry I've been so ungrateful lately.
To my students, I'm sorry I'm grouchy this week and overwhelmed. It's not my fault we have to stay at school until next TUESDAY! arrrgh!
To everyone else, hope your Christmas season is merry and bright, remember why we celebrate.. not for the cookies or the gifts, but the Reason.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Can I just tell you?
About my weekend? Can I? So, this is all going to sound like complaining and then you're going to say, "but Dana, you volunteered to do all this or signed up for all this" and I will say to you, "I'm not complaining. I'm debriefing."
So these lovely Christmas concerts that I have a love-hate relationship have left me with a mind that's running all the time and with very sore hands and fingers. I didn't realize that ALL of me was out of shape... now I know it's spread to my fingers. We had our big rehearsal for 5 1/2 hours this Saturday which was fun but exhausting all at the same time. The funny thing was, people kept disappearing before their song had been rehearsed so we kept having to call people and have them come back and move things around and "improvise". Not a great thing to do 5 days before the concerts.
I also played piano for church this weekend, which only added to my sore fingers. However, it's one of my favorite things to do, so I was thrilled to get to be a part of it. Just a little time consuming and it meant no sleeping in this morning. Not that I would have, given the following..
The Christmas Boutique! It was a huge success... we had such a great time, lots of people came. I'm so thankful to have a house where people are able to come and hang out. However, I'm not thankful for my obsessive-compulsiveish personality that thinks about every detail and tries to make everything the way she has it pictured in her head. I'm pretty sure that's not healthy. I think I have gotten over the whole care-too-much-about-what-others-think thing. However, I still have a hard time with obsess-over-everything-including-the-wassail-and-tablecloths-so-that-my-mind-can-be-at-ease. Any other fellow freaks? Anyway. Everyone made great stuff and we raised lots of money for charity too. Thanks so much to everyone who came.
THEN. Get this. Matt was up in our bedroom during the boutique with our dog, Scout, who YES had to get ANOTHER surgery and can't be around people for another 4 WEEKS. Well, apparently, he triggered something in his neck and CAN'T MOVE HIS HEAD. I'm taking him to our friend who is a chiropractor tomorrow at 7am before work to hopefully get it figured out. I've never seen him in that much pain, it totally freaked me out. I'm still freaked out, don't know how much sleeping there will be in our household tonight!
So, now that I look at my list on "paper", it doesn't seem that daunting. But know that it was and I'm exhausted! The good news? I'm in bed and can't wait to drift off and dream about... well, to be honest, showing up naked to the Christmas concerts. Have you noticed a sick theme with my dreams? yikes. Maybe I need dream therapy.
So these lovely Christmas concerts that I have a love-hate relationship have left me with a mind that's running all the time and with very sore hands and fingers. I didn't realize that ALL of me was out of shape... now I know it's spread to my fingers. We had our big rehearsal for 5 1/2 hours this Saturday which was fun but exhausting all at the same time. The funny thing was, people kept disappearing before their song had been rehearsed so we kept having to call people and have them come back and move things around and "improvise". Not a great thing to do 5 days before the concerts.
I also played piano for church this weekend, which only added to my sore fingers. However, it's one of my favorite things to do, so I was thrilled to get to be a part of it. Just a little time consuming and it meant no sleeping in this morning. Not that I would have, given the following..
The Christmas Boutique! It was a huge success... we had such a great time, lots of people came. I'm so thankful to have a house where people are able to come and hang out. However, I'm not thankful for my obsessive-compulsiveish personality that thinks about every detail and tries to make everything the way she has it pictured in her head. I'm pretty sure that's not healthy. I think I have gotten over the whole care-too-much-about-what-others-think thing. However, I still have a hard time with obsess-over-everything-including-the-wassail-and-tablecloths-so-that-my-mind-can-be-at-ease. Any other fellow freaks? Anyway. Everyone made great stuff and we raised lots of money for charity too. Thanks so much to everyone who came.
THEN. Get this. Matt was up in our bedroom during the boutique with our dog, Scout, who YES had to get ANOTHER surgery and can't be around people for another 4 WEEKS. Well, apparently, he triggered something in his neck and CAN'T MOVE HIS HEAD. I'm taking him to our friend who is a chiropractor tomorrow at 7am before work to hopefully get it figured out. I've never seen him in that much pain, it totally freaked me out. I'm still freaked out, don't know how much sleeping there will be in our household tonight!
So, now that I look at my list on "paper", it doesn't seem that daunting. But know that it was and I'm exhausted! The good news? I'm in bed and can't wait to drift off and dream about... well, to be honest, showing up naked to the Christmas concerts. Have you noticed a sick theme with my dreams? yikes. Maybe I need dream therapy.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
2 months.
What? Are you going to give me a hard time for not blogging for 2 months? It's because of my never-ending to-do list. Here it is.
1. Deep Clean. Our poor "puppy" Scout had to have surgery 6 weeks ago and has been living in our house non-stop ever since. This has provided for some frustration on my part and on Scout's. Mine? Oh, maybe just the 3 pairs of shoes, Real Simple magazine, book on tape, and intro to a borrowed book that he has torn to shreds. Also the fact that our carpets are completely covered in dog hair. You would think that vaccuuming might help but it doesn't (this will come later on my to-do list). Really!? Really. For Scout? Oh, maybe that he's been pinned up in the same stale room for the past 8 weeks, begging to be walked. It's sad the he lives for the small hints of movement outside our picture window hoping that maybe today something exciting will happen in our suburban and lonely cul-de-sac. Hopefully he will be all healed in time for the snow.. he loves the stuff.
2. Christmas Boutique. SO I decided to host a small Christmas Boutique this year in hopes to meet new people, hopefully even some neighbors, and provide people with some off-beat, simple Christmas gifts. I can't wait for it but have already had nightmares of hundreds of people showing up and buying everything in the first 30 minutes, then locking my door that is decorated with a single post-it note that reads "Just Kidding, no Christmas Boutique". Did I mention that I'm naked in this dream and can't seem to find clothes? I hate it when that happens. Also, I'm not going to lie. I think there's something wrong with you if you already have ALL your Christmas shopping done. Really. ;)
3. Find my love for teaching again. This year has not been without it's major never-before-seen challenges. I've had more frustrating and impatient days than I will admit to and I'm not sure what it means. I choose to blame the children, which sometimes works out for me, but usually doesn't. I've decided that teaching small children reveals all the hidden, secret, and ugly parts of one's soul. I'm still having my 'Scrubs' flashbacks where I envision how parts of my day would play out were there not any consequences or consciences. Not a good thing, might I add. It's also sad to think about all the things I said I would "never do" but now have become constants in my classroom. Here's to compromising.
4. Learn some ridiculously hard and complex Christmas music for the Christmas concerts. Don't get me wrong, one of my main stress-relievers is sitting down and attacking the piano. However, when there are many other things and seemingly more important things to be done, it takes a back burner. The only problem with that? The concerts will be here in 4 weeks no matter how I look at it. I can choose to be disciplined now and evade embarrassment when the concert comes, or I can keep putting it off and make a fool of myself in front of the hundreds of people in attendance. I think I'll choose the first one. p.s. Concerts are December 11, 12, and 13th. Tickets are free for guests, so let me know if you'd like to come. They're super fun and a great way to get in the holiday spirit!
5. Volunteer with every organization I want to in my "spare time". This has been on my to-do list for quite a while. My top three are the IRC and being a family mentor, helping with counseling at the PRC, and working with kids after-school at the Utah Dream Center. I know there's such a thing as spreading yourself too thin... that's why I haven't committed to any of these places yet. In a perfect world I wouldn't work and would be able to work at these places for no money and be okay with that. Oh, to dream.
6. Pay my impending late fees at the library. Okay, so I checked out 30 library books and turned them ALL in a week late. So? So? Teachers should be exempt from the fine rule. Especially when she spends a week looking for "Rotten Randolph" in her class library because a sweet student accidentally put it back in our bookshelf. As a people pleaser, you can imagine that I would hate the phone call where I had to call the librarian and tell her that I lost the County Library Systems ONE copy of Rotten Randolph. Actually, the book wasn't that great, so it would have been a favor.
7. Finish all the books and movies that I've a) chosen not to finish or b) fallen asleep halfway through. I have 6 books, no 7, that I've "started". My problem? I can't say no. Someone tells me of a book that will change my life and I have to buy it/check it out (as soon as I pay up on my late fees) so as not to miss out on this life-altering event. Also, Matt and I love to walk to Blockbuster or Red Box. The only problem with RedBox? If we rent a movie during the week, we will not get through it in one night. It will take about 6-7 days before we watch it completely, so our rentals end up being $7.49. When it's such a "good deal". We rented Leatherheads and it cost us 12 bucks. Really? Really. Don't judge me, please.
8. Last but not least, catch up on all my friend's blogs. Currently, Allison has 25 blogs I haven't read, Becky and Halen have 12 and 7, respectively. Thank goodness for a 4-day Thanksgiving break. Could you guys not blog between now and then so I have a shot at getting caught up? :) Just kidding, the world needs your thoughts.
Okay, that's all. If you made it to the end, I'm shocked. Did I mention that most of the stuff on my to-do list are things I don't really WANT to do or have the drive to do? I wish my to-do list included sampling all 31 flavors at Baskin Robbins, getting a massage, and decorating the guest bedroom for Allison and Wade's visit. (Can't wait!) That's really all this time. :)
One thing I forgot. #9. Buy Josh Rosenthal's new Christmas CD. From what I've heard, it's amazing and I love to support a friend. Especially an extremely talented one. He'll be playing at the Christmas concerts too, don't miss it! You can check his stuff out on itunes, including his new CD.
1. Deep Clean. Our poor "puppy" Scout had to have surgery 6 weeks ago and has been living in our house non-stop ever since. This has provided for some frustration on my part and on Scout's. Mine? Oh, maybe just the 3 pairs of shoes, Real Simple magazine, book on tape, and intro to a borrowed book that he has torn to shreds. Also the fact that our carpets are completely covered in dog hair. You would think that vaccuuming might help but it doesn't (this will come later on my to-do list). Really!? Really. For Scout? Oh, maybe that he's been pinned up in the same stale room for the past 8 weeks, begging to be walked. It's sad the he lives for the small hints of movement outside our picture window hoping that maybe today something exciting will happen in our suburban and lonely cul-de-sac. Hopefully he will be all healed in time for the snow.. he loves the stuff.
2. Christmas Boutique. SO I decided to host a small Christmas Boutique this year in hopes to meet new people, hopefully even some neighbors, and provide people with some off-beat, simple Christmas gifts. I can't wait for it but have already had nightmares of hundreds of people showing up and buying everything in the first 30 minutes, then locking my door that is decorated with a single post-it note that reads "Just Kidding, no Christmas Boutique". Did I mention that I'm naked in this dream and can't seem to find clothes? I hate it when that happens. Also, I'm not going to lie. I think there's something wrong with you if you already have ALL your Christmas shopping done. Really. ;)
3. Find my love for teaching again. This year has not been without it's major never-before-seen challenges. I've had more frustrating and impatient days than I will admit to and I'm not sure what it means. I choose to blame the children, which sometimes works out for me, but usually doesn't. I've decided that teaching small children reveals all the hidden, secret, and ugly parts of one's soul. I'm still having my 'Scrubs' flashbacks where I envision how parts of my day would play out were there not any consequences or consciences. Not a good thing, might I add. It's also sad to think about all the things I said I would "never do" but now have become constants in my classroom. Here's to compromising.
4. Learn some ridiculously hard and complex Christmas music for the Christmas concerts. Don't get me wrong, one of my main stress-relievers is sitting down and attacking the piano. However, when there are many other things and seemingly more important things to be done, it takes a back burner. The only problem with that? The concerts will be here in 4 weeks no matter how I look at it. I can choose to be disciplined now and evade embarrassment when the concert comes, or I can keep putting it off and make a fool of myself in front of the hundreds of people in attendance. I think I'll choose the first one. p.s. Concerts are December 11, 12, and 13th. Tickets are free for guests, so let me know if you'd like to come. They're super fun and a great way to get in the holiday spirit!
5. Volunteer with every organization I want to in my "spare time". This has been on my to-do list for quite a while. My top three are the IRC and being a family mentor, helping with counseling at the PRC, and working with kids after-school at the Utah Dream Center. I know there's such a thing as spreading yourself too thin... that's why I haven't committed to any of these places yet. In a perfect world I wouldn't work and would be able to work at these places for no money and be okay with that. Oh, to dream.
6. Pay my impending late fees at the library. Okay, so I checked out 30 library books and turned them ALL in a week late. So? So? Teachers should be exempt from the fine rule. Especially when she spends a week looking for "Rotten Randolph" in her class library because a sweet student accidentally put it back in our bookshelf. As a people pleaser, you can imagine that I would hate the phone call where I had to call the librarian and tell her that I lost the County Library Systems ONE copy of Rotten Randolph. Actually, the book wasn't that great, so it would have been a favor.
7. Finish all the books and movies that I've a) chosen not to finish or b) fallen asleep halfway through. I have 6 books, no 7, that I've "started". My problem? I can't say no. Someone tells me of a book that will change my life and I have to buy it/check it out (as soon as I pay up on my late fees) so as not to miss out on this life-altering event. Also, Matt and I love to walk to Blockbuster or Red Box. The only problem with RedBox? If we rent a movie during the week, we will not get through it in one night. It will take about 6-7 days before we watch it completely, so our rentals end up being $7.49. When it's such a "good deal". We rented Leatherheads and it cost us 12 bucks. Really? Really. Don't judge me, please.
8. Last but not least, catch up on all my friend's blogs. Currently, Allison has 25 blogs I haven't read, Becky and Halen have 12 and 7, respectively. Thank goodness for a 4-day Thanksgiving break. Could you guys not blog between now and then so I have a shot at getting caught up? :) Just kidding, the world needs your thoughts.
Okay, that's all. If you made it to the end, I'm shocked. Did I mention that most of the stuff on my to-do list are things I don't really WANT to do or have the drive to do? I wish my to-do list included sampling all 31 flavors at Baskin Robbins, getting a massage, and decorating the guest bedroom for Allison and Wade's visit. (Can't wait!) That's really all this time. :)
One thing I forgot. #9. Buy Josh Rosenthal's new Christmas CD. From what I've heard, it's amazing and I love to support a friend. Especially an extremely talented one. He'll be playing at the Christmas concerts too, don't miss it! You can check his stuff out on itunes, including his new CD.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Catching up.
Okay, here it is!
1. Becky and I went out to breakfast the weekend before school started (yes, I realize that was 4 weeks ago, but get over it). We walked from her house down to Gourmandise The Bakery and it was wonderful. We got to catch up, get some exercise, eat, and then get more exercise after eating. Here are a few pictures of the place we went. It is owned by the Hanssen family and is on 250 South 300 East in Salt Lake.
2. We went to a wedding in Deer Valley on Sunday, September 7th. On our way up we saw a hit and run on the highway and Matt got to have his hero moment and chase the guy down and call him in. It was pretty exciting. Anyway, the wedding was beautiful and was a wonderful testament to God's provision and timing. The ceremony was in the midst of a grove of aspen trees, there was even a slight breeze which made the leaves sing. After the ceremony, we were served memosas and yummy breakfast food, only to be followed by an amazing lunch buffet. At our table we sat with a friend named Laura who was hilariously trying to get people to say the word "family" because she's convinced that there's a "Utahn" way of saying it. Now, I definitely agree that Utahns have their own special way of speaking (including my sweet husband), but her efforts were in vain for she could not get anyone to say it the Utahn way. Her trying was so funny though. "So, would you say that Jacqui is in your extended ____________?" trying to get them to say the word family. It was like playing charades with people who didn't know they were playing a game. We also sat at our table with the bride's cousins, one of whom is a professional barista! He lives in Seattle (imagine that) and is gearing up for his first barista competition. Yes, I said it, barista competition. Did you know that there were such things? They are graded on originality, flavor, presentation and something else I can't remember. I didn't know how professional the art was of barista-ing. It was intriguing. Here are some pictures of the wedding.
the Barista is in the middle, and Laura (right) is trying to get them to say the word family. Great.
3. Moab. I had never been there although I have lived here for 14 years and it was breathtaking. It is at the top of my favorite places list. So beautiful. We went up there the weekend of September 11-12 for a friend's wedding. They got married at the vineyard that is up the main canyon, it was breathtaking! The band they hired was pretty funny, though. Called Vanilla Pop, they were very unique. I think they'll play Vegas someday. We camped that night by the river, which was pretty funny. We set up our tent by moonlight dressed in our wedding clothes. All through the night you could hear the Colorado River rushing right past our tent. We even got to go into Arches the next day and hike up to the infamous Delicate Arch. It was so much fun! What a great weekend escape. P.S. Matt and I want to buy some rafts and raft the Colorado down through Moab someday. Let us know if you'd want to come!!!
The river right by our tent!
4.Surprise Parties. We threw my mom a surprise 60th birthday party on Friday. We've been planning it since July and it was a huge undertaking, but it was totally worth it! She had no idea and was so surprised. Huge success. She was just glowing all night. My parent's neighbor, Dara, even made a custom fondant cake just for my mom. It was amazing and DELICIOUS! Here's her blog. If you're ever looking for someone to make a cake or cupcakes, she did an amazing job! The best thing of the night was the scrapbook we made for my mom. Each person took a polaroid picture of themselves and put it on a page and decorated it and left a personal birthday message for her. It turned out so cute, she loved it! Here's some pictures!
1. Becky and I went out to breakfast the weekend before school started (yes, I realize that was 4 weeks ago, but get over it). We walked from her house down to Gourmandise The Bakery and it was wonderful. We got to catch up, get some exercise, eat, and then get more exercise after eating. Here are a few pictures of the place we went. It is owned by the Hanssen family and is on 250 South 300 East in Salt Lake.
2. We went to a wedding in Deer Valley on Sunday, September 7th. On our way up we saw a hit and run on the highway and Matt got to have his hero moment and chase the guy down and call him in. It was pretty exciting. Anyway, the wedding was beautiful and was a wonderful testament to God's provision and timing. The ceremony was in the midst of a grove of aspen trees, there was even a slight breeze which made the leaves sing. After the ceremony, we were served memosas and yummy breakfast food, only to be followed by an amazing lunch buffet. At our table we sat with a friend named Laura who was hilariously trying to get people to say the word "family" because she's convinced that there's a "Utahn" way of saying it. Now, I definitely agree that Utahns have their own special way of speaking (including my sweet husband), but her efforts were in vain for she could not get anyone to say it the Utahn way. Her trying was so funny though. "So, would you say that Jacqui is in your extended ____________?" trying to get them to say the word family. It was like playing charades with people who didn't know they were playing a game. We also sat at our table with the bride's cousins, one of whom is a professional barista! He lives in Seattle (imagine that) and is gearing up for his first barista competition. Yes, I said it, barista competition. Did you know that there were such things? They are graded on originality, flavor, presentation and something else I can't remember. I didn't know how professional the art was of barista-ing. It was intriguing. Here are some pictures of the wedding.
the Barista is in the middle, and Laura (right) is trying to get them to say the word family. Great.
3. Moab. I had never been there although I have lived here for 14 years and it was breathtaking. It is at the top of my favorite places list. So beautiful. We went up there the weekend of September 11-12 for a friend's wedding. They got married at the vineyard that is up the main canyon, it was breathtaking! The band they hired was pretty funny, though. Called Vanilla Pop, they were very unique. I think they'll play Vegas someday. We camped that night by the river, which was pretty funny. We set up our tent by moonlight dressed in our wedding clothes. All through the night you could hear the Colorado River rushing right past our tent. We even got to go into Arches the next day and hike up to the infamous Delicate Arch. It was so much fun! What a great weekend escape. P.S. Matt and I want to buy some rafts and raft the Colorado down through Moab someday. Let us know if you'd want to come!!!
The river right by our tent!
4.Surprise Parties. We threw my mom a surprise 60th birthday party on Friday. We've been planning it since July and it was a huge undertaking, but it was totally worth it! She had no idea and was so surprised. Huge success. She was just glowing all night. My parent's neighbor, Dara, even made a custom fondant cake just for my mom. It was amazing and DELICIOUS! Here's her blog. If you're ever looking for someone to make a cake or cupcakes, she did an amazing job! The best thing of the night was the scrapbook we made for my mom. Each person took a polaroid picture of themselves and put it on a page and decorated it and left a personal birthday message for her. It turned out so cute, she loved it! Here's some pictures!
Friday, September 12, 2008
behind.
I have a lot of things to blog about. They're coming. After Moab.
1. breakfast with Becky
2. barista competitions
3. the word family
4. Moab.
1. breakfast with Becky
2. barista competitions
3. the word family
4. Moab.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
The Cure.
School is officially in full swing. I stole this from Alisa's blog for your viewing enjoyment. Don't take it too seriously, this basically describes the "Scrubs moments" that sometimes run through my head. haha, just kidding. Here's to 2nd graders!!
Friday, August 15, 2008
Boy Diaper.
Okay. So I just saw/read the most bizarre news story I have ever heard of. I had to blog about it. A man in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake City was arrested for showing his diaper to kids. Okay. Can I mention that this man is 31 years old? Um... I almost don't even know what to say! Police arrested him and I want to see the report. Under "reason for arrest" what does it say? Strange man showed his diaper to kids? What's the sentence for that? Is there any precedence for other cases like this? I'm hoping the answer is no. AND. in the report, they interviewed his mom. Yes, he has a mom that lives in the same city and she lets him walk around and show people his diapers. Anyway. She blames it on his dyslexia. Okay, really? "My son has problems reading so he has to wear diapers and can't help but show them to other people?" I think I'm done.
You might be a teacher if..
This just about sums it up!
by Jeff Foxworthy
1. You can hear 25 voices behind you and know exactly which one belongs to the child out of line.
2. You get a secret thrill out of laminating something.
3. You walk into a store and hear the words "It's Mrs ________" and know you have been spotted. (or on Lake Powell or at the gas station in Scipio)
4. You have 25 people that accidentally call you Mom/Dad at one time or another.
5. You can eat a multi-course meal in under twenty-five minutes.
6. You've trained yourself to go to the bathroom at two distinct times of the day: lunch and recess.
7. You start saving other people's trash, because most likely, you can use that toilet paper tube or plastic butter tub for something in the classroom.
8. You believe the teachers' lounge should be equipped with a margarita machine.
9. You want to slap the next person who says "Must be nice to work 8 to 3 and have summers off."
10. You believe chocolate is a food group.
11. You can tell if it's a full moon without ever looking outside.
12. You believe that unspeakable evils will befall you if anyone says "Boy, the kids sure are mellow today."
13. You feel the urge to talk to strange children and correct their behavior when you are out in public.
14. You believe in aerial spraying of Ritalin.
15. You think caffeine should be available in intravenous form.
16. You spend more money on school stuff than you do on your own children.
17. You can't pass the school supply aisle without getting at least five items!
18. You ask your friends if the left hand turn he just made was a "good choice or a bad choice."
19. You find true beauty in a can full of perfectly sharpened pencils
20. You are secretly addicted to hand sanitizer and finally,
21. You understand instantaneously why a child behaves a certain way after meeting his or her parents.
by Jeff Foxworthy
1. You can hear 25 voices behind you and know exactly which one belongs to the child out of line.
2. You get a secret thrill out of laminating something.
3. You walk into a store and hear the words "It's Mrs ________" and know you have been spotted. (or on Lake Powell or at the gas station in Scipio)
4. You have 25 people that accidentally call you Mom/Dad at one time or another.
5. You can eat a multi-course meal in under twenty-five minutes.
6. You've trained yourself to go to the bathroom at two distinct times of the day: lunch and recess.
7. You start saving other people's trash, because most likely, you can use that toilet paper tube or plastic butter tub for something in the classroom.
8. You believe the teachers' lounge should be equipped with a margarita machine.
9. You want to slap the next person who says "Must be nice to work 8 to 3 and have summers off."
10. You believe chocolate is a food group.
11. You can tell if it's a full moon without ever looking outside.
12. You believe that unspeakable evils will befall you if anyone says "Boy, the kids sure are mellow today."
13. You feel the urge to talk to strange children and correct their behavior when you are out in public.
14. You believe in aerial spraying of Ritalin.
15. You think caffeine should be available in intravenous form.
16. You spend more money on school stuff than you do on your own children.
17. You can't pass the school supply aisle without getting at least five items!
18. You ask your friends if the left hand turn he just made was a "good choice or a bad choice."
19. You find true beauty in a can full of perfectly sharpened pencils
20. You are secretly addicted to hand sanitizer and finally,
21. You understand instantaneously why a child behaves a certain way after meeting his or her parents.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Quirky.
The best thing about living in a house built int he 60's? Our retro doorbell. Seriously. Not only does it look awesome, but the sound it makes is straight out of your favorite Nick-at-Nite show. I love it, and I think I love it more now that I painted that wall blue and decided to have a little fun with it. What do you think? :)
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Summer Lovin'
As per the request of my only frequent reader, Allison, I have decided to restart my blogging days. Yes, I never was one for resisting peer pressure. Well, you know. Anyway. Here are my top 10 reasons why I love summer. And yes, I hope that the title of this blog gets that all-too-familiar and catchy tune in your head. It will serve as great background music while you read this.
10. Fireworks! Okay, so. I love fireworks. I know many people think they are overrated, but I think because I was so afraid of them and didn't enjoy them that much when I was younger makes me love them now. AND if you live in Utah you get a bonus day. Even though we don't "celebrate" Pioneer Day, we get to benefit from the festivities. This year, we saw two fireworks shows up close (Sugarhouse Park and Cottonwood Heights) and we did some fun street fireworks (Matt's favorites were the Tanks. I'm pretty sure he was reliving his childhood too).
9. Outdoor plays/concerts. We have had the opportunity to see lots of fun productions this summer including the Feist concert at Deer Valley and Footloose at the Murray Park Amphitheater. I love being able to sit outside and watch the day turn to dusk (or wait for more dark according to Josh and Matt) while enjoying the company of dear friends.
8. Playing with Scout. Our dog has more than enough energy to go around, which is difficult to handle in the busier/colder months of the year. In the summer we have more than enough time to take him to Tanner Park, the reservoir, or just on a nice evening walk. He's more bearable this summer than he ever has been, which makes me like him more. Yes, I think my love for him is conditional.
7. Cooking. I love to cook and bake and try new recipes, but I never give it enough attention during the school year. In the summer, I'm more motivated to spend more time in the kitchen. Some of the fun things I've made this summer include: chocolate tres leches cake, chicken tikka masala, lemon cupcakes, banana bread, homemade salsa, making stuff with the basil growing on our porch, homemade smoothies, and lots of grilling!
6. Hiking. Even though you can enjoy hiking in any season, it seems that I make more time for it in the Summer. Apart from the worst-hike/backpack trip-ever experience (maybe someday I will be able to write a humorous blog about that... not yet), I have really enjoyed taking advantage of the nearby mountains. Take Hiking-with-Connie-Mondays. We meet on Mondays and go for a "hike". By hike I mean that we wander aimlessly up and down the canyon in our car looking for the elusive "easy hike" that we've read about. On more than one occasion, we have missed a trail and instead forged onto the more "moderate" trails, which we have never reached the end of. It's like we're on a never-ending stairmaster headed straight for our doom. Anyway. Here's a few pictures of some of our favorite hiking memories.
5. Fruit. All my favorite fruits are in season in the summer. Strawberries, peaches, cherries, oh my! I always feel like I eat healthier in the Summer. And I'm more tan. No wonder Winter is so depressing! Oh yes, did I mention cantaloupe?
4. Flowers. I love flowers and now I have a flowery yard that yields beautiful flowers for my kithcen table! I get all school-girl excited when I can go pick fresh flowers and throw them in a mason jar to sit on my table. God knew what he was doing when He created flowers for us..
3. Catching up with friends and family. If there's one thing I hate about working it's that I don't have enough time to get together with all the people I would like to. So, I think I do a pretty good job of making up for it in the summertime. I have thoroughly enjoyed coffee, walks, lunches, dinners, barbecues, movies, and lots of other things with friends this summer. I hope that someday I make it a priority to do these things during the school year!
2. Being married to a teacher. Specifially the one I'm married to. Some people think that we would struggle with barely seeing each other for 9 months and then being together non-stop for 3 months. Well, you're right. Just kidding. I wouldn't have it any other way! When else in our lives will we be able to just drop everything and go for a 9 day roadtrip? Or just drop everything and go see a movie in the middle of the day. We hike together, nap together, sometimes golf together, cook together, shop together (one of us enjoys that... I think you can guess who), and watch youtube together. Sure, we get in our fights and that's when I have a girl's night or Matt goes golfing. :) It's a great setup, I tell you. Love you Matt!
And the 1. reason I love Summer? Naps. This week I've been trying to get back into a regular sleeping schedule, waking up with Matt as he gets ready for baseball practice. I have been doing a great job getting up and being very productive. However, around 2:00 my eyelids turn to lead and I begin to drift off to another place. I'm pretty sure they've banned naptime in 2nd grade classrooms, so I'm going to have to cut that habit out pretty soon... in 19 days to be exact. :(
10. Fireworks! Okay, so. I love fireworks. I know many people think they are overrated, but I think because I was so afraid of them and didn't enjoy them that much when I was younger makes me love them now. AND if you live in Utah you get a bonus day. Even though we don't "celebrate" Pioneer Day, we get to benefit from the festivities. This year, we saw two fireworks shows up close (Sugarhouse Park and Cottonwood Heights) and we did some fun street fireworks (Matt's favorites were the Tanks. I'm pretty sure he was reliving his childhood too).
9. Outdoor plays/concerts. We have had the opportunity to see lots of fun productions this summer including the Feist concert at Deer Valley and Footloose at the Murray Park Amphitheater. I love being able to sit outside and watch the day turn to dusk (or wait for more dark according to Josh and Matt) while enjoying the company of dear friends.
8. Playing with Scout. Our dog has more than enough energy to go around, which is difficult to handle in the busier/colder months of the year. In the summer we have more than enough time to take him to Tanner Park, the reservoir, or just on a nice evening walk. He's more bearable this summer than he ever has been, which makes me like him more. Yes, I think my love for him is conditional.
7. Cooking. I love to cook and bake and try new recipes, but I never give it enough attention during the school year. In the summer, I'm more motivated to spend more time in the kitchen. Some of the fun things I've made this summer include: chocolate tres leches cake, chicken tikka masala, lemon cupcakes, banana bread, homemade salsa, making stuff with the basil growing on our porch, homemade smoothies, and lots of grilling!
6. Hiking. Even though you can enjoy hiking in any season, it seems that I make more time for it in the Summer. Apart from the worst-hike/backpack trip-ever experience (maybe someday I will be able to write a humorous blog about that... not yet), I have really enjoyed taking advantage of the nearby mountains. Take Hiking-with-Connie-Mondays. We meet on Mondays and go for a "hike". By hike I mean that we wander aimlessly up and down the canyon in our car looking for the elusive "easy hike" that we've read about. On more than one occasion, we have missed a trail and instead forged onto the more "moderate" trails, which we have never reached the end of. It's like we're on a never-ending stairmaster headed straight for our doom. Anyway. Here's a few pictures of some of our favorite hiking memories.
5. Fruit. All my favorite fruits are in season in the summer. Strawberries, peaches, cherries, oh my! I always feel like I eat healthier in the Summer. And I'm more tan. No wonder Winter is so depressing! Oh yes, did I mention cantaloupe?
4. Flowers. I love flowers and now I have a flowery yard that yields beautiful flowers for my kithcen table! I get all school-girl excited when I can go pick fresh flowers and throw them in a mason jar to sit on my table. God knew what he was doing when He created flowers for us..
3. Catching up with friends and family. If there's one thing I hate about working it's that I don't have enough time to get together with all the people I would like to. So, I think I do a pretty good job of making up for it in the summertime. I have thoroughly enjoyed coffee, walks, lunches, dinners, barbecues, movies, and lots of other things with friends this summer. I hope that someday I make it a priority to do these things during the school year!
2. Being married to a teacher. Specifially the one I'm married to. Some people think that we would struggle with barely seeing each other for 9 months and then being together non-stop for 3 months. Well, you're right. Just kidding. I wouldn't have it any other way! When else in our lives will we be able to just drop everything and go for a 9 day roadtrip? Or just drop everything and go see a movie in the middle of the day. We hike together, nap together, sometimes golf together, cook together, shop together (one of us enjoys that... I think you can guess who), and watch youtube together. Sure, we get in our fights and that's when I have a girl's night or Matt goes golfing. :) It's a great setup, I tell you. Love you Matt!
And the 1. reason I love Summer? Naps. This week I've been trying to get back into a regular sleeping schedule, waking up with Matt as he gets ready for baseball practice. I have been doing a great job getting up and being very productive. However, around 2:00 my eyelids turn to lead and I begin to drift off to another place. I'm pretty sure they've banned naptime in 2nd grade classrooms, so I'm going to have to cut that habit out pretty soon... in 19 days to be exact. :(
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Changes.
So I have a lot swirling around in my mind right now. Just got back from youth camp, I think it was just as fruitful for me as it was for the students. The speaker was an amazing man named John Ray. Very inspiring. He's the reason for my swirling, well God speaking through Him. :) Here's his website in case you're interested... good stuff.
www.gorayfamily.com
www.gorayfamily.com
Friday, July 18, 2008
The Great 2,000 mile Southwestern Adventure
Matt and I took a great roadtrip and just got back. Here's some fun pictures. We went to Vegas, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sedona, The Grand Canyon, Lake Powell and the Coral Pink Sand Dunes! We loved finding new little places to eat and explore. We hung out at the pool, went golfing, and enjoyed having no schedule at all. :)
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Challenges
So I've been watching a lot of Francis Chan stuff on YouTube. He's a wonderful and very challenging speaker, but after every video I find myself struggling with an inner turmoil. First of all, what sorts of things could I be doing instead of watching this video on YouTube? But, also, how can I turn around? He speaks a lot about Jesus and who He really was and what He would really be doing with His time, and I can guarantee, my time spent "fixing up" my house and relaxing is not necessarily the way that He would spend His time or the way that He would really have me spend my time if I truly let Him be in charge. But really, HOW do I let him be in charge? I've spent 24 years kind-of just doing things my way hoping that God approves or justifying myself in the things that I do. Justifying that they are worth-while, that I am making a difference. How much energy do I waste planning out my own life or what I'm going to do each day? Worse yet, how frustrated do I get when my plans are interrupted? Where's the balance, though? I don't want to wake up each day just sitting around and waiting for something big to come my way. Maybe I just need to make sure that my life and my time are available for God. I'm so conflicted. Summers are no good for me I've decided... too much time to think, and too much time. Might I also add that I know Jesus would not want me to sit around feeling guilty for how I spend my time at all. However, I do think that I would be more at peace with myself at the end of the day if I were able to say, "Today I can see how God used my time," whether it's having a conversation with a neighbor or helping a frazzled mom or sending an encouraging note or making a needed phone call. I don't know. Maybe, as usual, I'm having another adult ADD experience, laced with Spiritual Unrest.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Unacceptable.
Dear Cherry Maggots,
You are disgusting. How can something so beautiful and juicy harbor something as gross as you inside. You have ruined my dreams of cherry preserves and a fresh bowl of cherries on my table through September. You are nasty, and rest assured that I will do everything in my power to prevent you from ruining my cherries next year! Grr.
Watch your backs,
me.
You are disgusting. How can something so beautiful and juicy harbor something as gross as you inside. You have ruined my dreams of cherry preserves and a fresh bowl of cherries on my table through September. You are nasty, and rest assured that I will do everything in my power to prevent you from ruining my cherries next year! Grr.
Watch your backs,
me.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
The Purge.
I'm watching 60 minutes. Wade and Allison go to bed at 9 and take multi-vitamins. My geriatric vice? 60 minutes. I'm watching a story about a man who is one of the last few Christian reverends in Iraq. He has MS. He is working to save the last few aramaic-speaking Christians in Iraq. They speak the language that Jesus did in the lands where He lived and this man has to try to keep them alive. The status of Christianity in Iraq is worse now than it has been in the past 2,000 years. He says Sadaam, as horrible as he was, at least provided religious freedom. The "street justice" that exists now is barbaric. What I'm watching is terrifying. A man with pictures of his two children who had been shot because he was a Christian. The reverend told of his entire church leadership team who have all been killed since the beginning of the war. Notes posted on Christian churches reading, "To the Christians: We are the secret Islamic army and this is your last and final threat. If you don't leave your home, your blood and your family's blood will be spilled." Now, I'm not trying to make a politically-charged statement through my blog. Just an eye-opening read. As I'm writing this my eyes are being opened to the atrocities that people face every day because of their faith. Ever since the Columbine shooting, I have wondered what my response would be if someone were threatening to kill me and asked if I was a Christian. When we heard that report, we couldn't believe someone would die for their beliefs in our country. But, people are facing this every day. We so easily celebrate our religious freedom in our country without even batting an eye. I drove to church this morning, walked in the door, played the piano, joked with friends, visited over coffee, prayed in the open, sang into a microphone. How different life can be just an ocean away and how easy it is to look the other way and forget that which is not right in front of our own faces.
Many people might hear this report or read this and blame God. How could He let this happen to people He claims He loves? The man I just watched this story about addressed that question without hesitation. He said, "God is with you. No matter what is going on around you, God is with you. I know He is with me, and I'm not going anywhere." Wow. I can't imagine this man's faith. His fervor to protect his sacred beliefs in the midst of utter disaster and persecution. Christian or not, we can all learn a lesson of dedication and passion from him. I'm reading a book called the Shack, and in it the main character Mack, has the same type of question. How can a loving God exist in a horrible fallen world? In the book, God answers, "This world is broken and fallen. We (God) did not come to fix the world. We came to redeem it." Beautiful.
Take a look at the story: The Purge at www.60minutes.com
Many people might hear this report or read this and blame God. How could He let this happen to people He claims He loves? The man I just watched this story about addressed that question without hesitation. He said, "God is with you. No matter what is going on around you, God is with you. I know He is with me, and I'm not going anywhere." Wow. I can't imagine this man's faith. His fervor to protect his sacred beliefs in the midst of utter disaster and persecution. Christian or not, we can all learn a lesson of dedication and passion from him. I'm reading a book called the Shack, and in it the main character Mack, has the same type of question. How can a loving God exist in a horrible fallen world? In the book, God answers, "This world is broken and fallen. We (God) did not come to fix the world. We came to redeem it." Beautiful.
Take a look at the story: The Purge at www.60minutes.com
Friday, June 27, 2008
Patience.
I used to pray "God give me patience". Until I saw Evan Almighty. I watched this exchange, and a light bulb must have flashed over my head:
God (also known as Morgan Freeman): Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does he give them opportunities to love each other?
So. God has given me many opportunities to be patient. A class full of 7 year olds. Working with people who can't remember how to run a certain computer program. A ridiculously hyper dog. A new home that needs work. The latest? My garden. I just can't wait to see those little baby vegetables. I can't wait to chop them up and enjoy the fruits of this labor! Most of the plants I planted take about 45-60 days to mature though. hmmm... thank you God for this opportunity to grow... and for the veggies to grow. For now I have cherries. That may or may not be infested with fruit fly maggots. I might be brave enough to find out.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Rib Bones.
So, Matt and I were making a late dinner after working on planting the garden and spraying our fruit trees. Matt decided to dangle a rib bone in front of Scout's face and of course Scout, the world's hungriest Golden Retriever, jumped at the chance and swallowed it whole. We didn't know what to do! We are first time parents! So, I got on google (one of the great reasons to have the internet) and googled "what to do if your dog swallows a rib bone". Emergency sirens popped out of the sides of my laptop and it basically started flashing and screaming "CALL THE VET ASAP". Well, not really, but you get the point. So, Matt called the ER VET. Here's how the conversation went:
Lady at Vet: Hello, thanks for calling Pet ER (in a very boring voice, at least that's how Matt impersonated her)
Matt: Yeah, my dog just swallowed a rib bone whole... what should I do?
Lady: Do you want to bring him in. (I didn't use a ? on purpose)
Matt: Well, is that what I should do?
Lady: Yeah, we'll just make him vomit.
Matt: um... okay.
I guess it was funnier when Matt was telling it. Anyway, now I find myself home alone again. So I will do the awesome survey Allison tagged me with:
1. Favorite Person: Mi esposo, Matt
2. Favorite Food: Cafe Rio Salad
3. Quirks About You: I can't make a decision. Really. About anything.
4. How would the person who loves you most describe you in ten words or less? She can't make a decision but she's sexy. haha
5. Any regrets in life?: not traveling more
6. What can you NOT live without?: toothpaste, face wash, and chapstick.
7. Favorite Blog: see sidebar
8. Something you can't get enough of?: My wonderful friends
9. Worst job you ever had?: Well, I've only had 2. Landscaping. I worked with some friends in high school planting flowers at retirement villages. It was hot and one of the plants smelled like sulfur and wouldn't come off your hands.
10. What job would you pay NOT to have?: A professional launder. ick.
11. If you could be a fly on the wall anywhere, where would it be?: hmmm... the faculty lounge at my school. There are lots of hushed conversations that go on in there.
12. Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6-7
13. Guilty pleasure: anything sweet. I love sugar.
14. Got any confessions?: I'm a horrible money manager. Trying to get better.
15. If you had $1000 to spend on YOURSELF, what would you spend it on?: someone to come paint the ugly white on the outside of our house. And yes, that would be on myself.
16. Favorite thing about your house?: the kitchen
17. Least favorite thing: the half-ripped-off wallpaper in our bathroom.
18. One thing you are bad at: being comfortable with my faults.
19. If you could change one thing about your current circumstances what would it be?: I'd like to have a purpose in the summer.
20. Who would you like to meet someday?: my future children (good call, Angela and Allison)
21. What makes you feel sexy?: This is a weird question? Gardening! ha
22. Who is your real life hero?: is it lame if I say I don't really have a hero? No it's not Allison, because I'm not sure that I do either.
23. What is the hardest part of your job?: A never-ending to do list while keeping tabs on 22 8-year-olds while trying to foster an environment of mutual respect and learning about real life.
24. When are you most relaxed?: When I'm watching a movie.
25. What stresses you out?: change in general AMEN!
26. Favorite Quote: "She's just being Miley" Just kidding, I just can't think of my favorite quote. I need to keep a quote book.
27. Why do you blog?: Good question! Because I wanted to be cool like Becky and Allison.
29. Who are you tagging?: Halen and Becky because they might actually read this and haven't done this yet?
Lady at Vet: Hello, thanks for calling Pet ER (in a very boring voice, at least that's how Matt impersonated her)
Matt: Yeah, my dog just swallowed a rib bone whole... what should I do?
Lady: Do you want to bring him in. (I didn't use a ? on purpose)
Matt: Well, is that what I should do?
Lady: Yeah, we'll just make him vomit.
Matt: um... okay.
I guess it was funnier when Matt was telling it. Anyway, now I find myself home alone again. So I will do the awesome survey Allison tagged me with:
1. Favorite Person: Mi esposo, Matt
2. Favorite Food: Cafe Rio Salad
3. Quirks About You: I can't make a decision. Really. About anything.
4. How would the person who loves you most describe you in ten words or less? She can't make a decision but she's sexy. haha
5. Any regrets in life?: not traveling more
6. What can you NOT live without?: toothpaste, face wash, and chapstick.
7. Favorite Blog: see sidebar
8. Something you can't get enough of?: My wonderful friends
9. Worst job you ever had?: Well, I've only had 2. Landscaping. I worked with some friends in high school planting flowers at retirement villages. It was hot and one of the plants smelled like sulfur and wouldn't come off your hands.
10. What job would you pay NOT to have?: A professional launder. ick.
11. If you could be a fly on the wall anywhere, where would it be?: hmmm... the faculty lounge at my school. There are lots of hushed conversations that go on in there.
12. Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:6-7
13. Guilty pleasure: anything sweet. I love sugar.
14. Got any confessions?: I'm a horrible money manager. Trying to get better.
15. If you had $1000 to spend on YOURSELF, what would you spend it on?: someone to come paint the ugly white on the outside of our house. And yes, that would be on myself.
16. Favorite thing about your house?: the kitchen
17. Least favorite thing: the half-ripped-off wallpaper in our bathroom.
18. One thing you are bad at: being comfortable with my faults.
19. If you could change one thing about your current circumstances what would it be?: I'd like to have a purpose in the summer.
20. Who would you like to meet someday?: my future children (good call, Angela and Allison)
21. What makes you feel sexy?: This is a weird question? Gardening! ha
22. Who is your real life hero?: is it lame if I say I don't really have a hero? No it's not Allison, because I'm not sure that I do either.
23. What is the hardest part of your job?: A never-ending to do list while keeping tabs on 22 8-year-olds while trying to foster an environment of mutual respect and learning about real life.
24. When are you most relaxed?: When I'm watching a movie.
25. What stresses you out?: change in general AMEN!
26. Favorite Quote: "She's just being Miley" Just kidding, I just can't think of my favorite quote. I need to keep a quote book.
27. Why do you blog?: Good question! Because I wanted to be cool like Becky and Allison.
29. Who are you tagging?: Halen and Becky because they might actually read this and haven't done this yet?
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Time off.
So. Time off is a blessing and a curse. I'm actually missing my regular crazy teacher life. I'm sure I'll be eating those words come August, but it's true. I'm trying to get better at exercising, spending quality time with God, or helping during my time off... but, usually what happens is one of the following two scenarios. I either gain a lot of weight because I get bored and down an entire box of Double Stuf oreos or Scooby Doo fruit snacks in a single sitting, or I get "creative" and drown myself in lots of projects. Luckily, I have tried to choose the latter. Today, we had our families over for Father's Day where I cooked the entire meal (what a fun project!!!) including a CHOCOLATE tres leches cake from scratch (pictures and delicious recipe below). I think Becky has inspired me to be creative in the kitchen. Cheers to BeckBeck. I also got creative when I couldn't find any wall art I was happy with for above our bed. So, I decopaged some random things together and I think it works... at least it worked to keep me busy for a few hours and saved our wallet some decent cash.
On a totally different note, have you ever seen how much people dare to charge for WINDOW COVERINGS!? Oh my goodness. For simple cloth roman blinds for our kitchen (from "cheap" IKEA), it would be like 150 bucks for the cheap ones that will probably get sun-stained and ravel at the sides. I found drapes I love at Target, but they are 30 dollars for each panel and then like 40 dollars for a rod! What?! hmm... am I too cheap? Just let me know. I've never bought them before.
Matt is leaving tomorrow for a week in St. George (no, I don't envy him, the highs are in the triple digits). So, he is either going to come home to a wife that is 10 pounds heavier or to a home that has seen my creative side this week. I'm hoping for the second option.
Here's the address for the choclate tres leches cake. Too much to type and I know you wouldn't believe me if I told you it was a secret family recipe or one I created on my own. http://www.recipezaar.com/94259.
On a totally different note, have you ever seen how much people dare to charge for WINDOW COVERINGS!? Oh my goodness. For simple cloth roman blinds for our kitchen (from "cheap" IKEA), it would be like 150 bucks for the cheap ones that will probably get sun-stained and ravel at the sides. I found drapes I love at Target, but they are 30 dollars for each panel and then like 40 dollars for a rod! What?! hmm... am I too cheap? Just let me know. I've never bought them before.
Matt is leaving tomorrow for a week in St. George (no, I don't envy him, the highs are in the triple digits). So, he is either going to come home to a wife that is 10 pounds heavier or to a home that has seen my creative side this week. I'm hoping for the second option.
Here's the address for the choclate tres leches cake. Too much to type and I know you wouldn't believe me if I told you it was a secret family recipe or one I created on my own. http://www.recipezaar.com/94259.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Ode to Nature
Yes, it's a 2 blog evening.
I think too often we lose sight of the small miracles and beautiful things around us (yes, even you Mr. Snail!) and focus on the things that make life more difficult.. weeds, traffic, rainy days that ruin our plans. But, if you can find just one thing of beauty to behold each day, it makes life a little sweeter. With a rare lush Spring upon us here in Utah, I've been struck at the beautiful and free sights surrouding me, even in my own backyard! Make sure to take time today to find something beautiful and remember to thank its Creator for such beauty!
I think too often we lose sight of the small miracles and beautiful things around us (yes, even you Mr. Snail!) and focus on the things that make life more difficult.. weeds, traffic, rainy days that ruin our plans. But, if you can find just one thing of beauty to behold each day, it makes life a little sweeter. With a rare lush Spring upon us here in Utah, I've been struck at the beautiful and free sights surrouding me, even in my own backyard! Make sure to take time today to find something beautiful and remember to thank its Creator for such beauty!
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