So last week I started my new job at BYU. I assist the course manager for Biology 100. As reluctant as I was to start working again, and leaving Tyler, and trying get everything done, this new job is a blessing. I got to set my own hours (only 20 a week), and I get paid more than I did my first job out of college! I also get disounted everything on campus...including sporting events. None of this would be possible if it weren't for Ashley. THANK YOU for watching Tyler. You saved me!
This is a new tag from my friend Jenn! What can I say, I'm bored at work.
I am: at work and wishing I were home
I think: about so many random things
I know: being a Mom is the most important thing I'll ever do
I want: Steve to be done with school already (I'm in for a long 3 years!)
I dislike: people who treat others with less respect than they deserve
I miss: my grandma especially
I fear: hobo spiders (thanks Suzie!)
I feel: pretty content with things
I hear: the sound of the heater and my boss working (maybe I should be!)
I smell: very little with my cold :(
I crave: walking and any kind of cheese
I cry: at least once a week, mostly for no reason or a stupid commercial
I search: for new friends and experiences
I wonder: what the future holds for my family
I regret: the first three months of my Senior year (Amy, you know why!)
I love: my family
I care: more about my family than anything else
I always: make the bed
I worry: about how to raise Tyler
I am not: the best cook, but I'm trying
I remember: so many good things about my grandma
I believe: in the peace the gospel brings
I dance: with Tyler to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse songs
I sing: only when no one will really be able to single me out, or in the car with Tyler. He loves the ABC's, itsy bitsy spider, etc.
I don’t always: floss my teeth
I argue: with anyone who doesn't think Mr. Darcy is the greatest ;)
I write: thank you notes to people just because everyone loves a little note by surprise!
I win: every speed card game everytime...no joke!
I lose: strategy games to Steve, but hey, he's an engineer
I wish: to always fit into my skinny jeans
I listen: to classical music almost exclusively
I don't understand: the concept of $700 billion
I am scared: to lose my family
I need: to excercise today, I ate WAY too much this Conference weekend
I forget: I've already told people the same stories.
I am happy: when I am with Steve and Tyler
I now tag Whitney, Ashley L., Janelle and Tristan
Monday, October 6, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Mary Miller
Yesterday afternoon, my beloved grandmother passed away. I had the privilege of being there with my mom and aunt as she was welcomed with open arms by her husband. My grandma was 90 years old and had lived longer than her husband, mother and father, siblings, and one son. It was a truly tender and special moment in my life that I will never forget.
My grandma was loving, intelligent, and didn't take any slack from any of her seven children. She was the kind of grandma that let me eat ice cream with my lunch and dinner. I loved her dearly, but have no doubt that she is happier now than she has been in the 14 years since my grandpa died.
My grandma was loving, intelligent, and didn't take any slack from any of her seven children. She was the kind of grandma that let me eat ice cream with my lunch and dinner. I loved her dearly, but have no doubt that she is happier now than she has been in the 14 years since my grandpa died.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Festive Fall Family Fun (say that four times fast!)
I have tried, ever since Steve and I got married, to establish family traditions. So far, every fall we have been able to go to a corn maze and up in the mountains to see the beautiful fall colors. This past weekend we had a great time as a family. On Friday night we went to Corn Belly's at Thanksgiving Point. Tyler really loved the corn maze, slides, and just walking around seeing the sights.
This first picture is of our family on top of a bridge in the middle of the maze.
After the maze we let Tyler loose. He couldn't run fast enough to get from one fun thing to the next! He is such a handsome farmer.
At Corn Belly's they had a HUGE rocking chair. As you can see, we were quite comfortable!
I think his favorite thing was, by far, the straw that was everywhere. He honestly sat on the hay and picked at it for a good five minutes. He is a silly boy!
After our festivities on Friday night, we headed home to get some rest before going up to Snowbird on Saturday afternoon. On the drive up the canyon, we were amazed at how stunning the colors were. It almost looked like a painting. We met up with my mom, cousins and aunt and uncle.
On the way home, we decided to reward Tyler for being such a trooper, as you can see, he is quite content with his reward of a rice krispy treat! It was a wonderful weekend just being with my boys!
This first picture is of our family on top of a bridge in the middle of the maze.
After the maze we let Tyler loose. He couldn't run fast enough to get from one fun thing to the next! He is such a handsome farmer.
At Corn Belly's they had a HUGE rocking chair. As you can see, we were quite comfortable!
I think his favorite thing was, by far, the straw that was everywhere. He honestly sat on the hay and picked at it for a good five minutes. He is a silly boy!
After our festivities on Friday night, we headed home to get some rest before going up to Snowbird on Saturday afternoon. On the drive up the canyon, we were amazed at how stunning the colors were. It almost looked like a painting. We met up with my mom, cousins and aunt and uncle.
On the way home, we decided to reward Tyler for being such a trooper, as you can see, he is quite content with his reward of a rice krispy treat! It was a wonderful weekend just being with my boys!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Hiking the Y
Since Tyler is now in Nursery, we've decided he needs to have FHE every week. Last night for Family Home Evening, we decided to hike up to the 'Y'. I had never done it, even though I was a student at BYU for three years! It was a very enjoyable hike, at least I can say that because I wasn't carrying an extra 28 pounds like Steve was. This first picture was taken from the car and shows how steep the hike is. The 'Y' is the white spot in the middle of the picture. 
The second is Tyler getting all ready for our long journey. He looks like quite the stud in his flame sunglasses!
The next picture is of us in the middle of the 'Y'. As you can see, it was basically dark by the time we made it all the way up. Along the way, Tyler would say his version of "touch it", so we often stopped so Tyler could touch a tree or bush and then keep on trekking.
The last picture is of my cute boys. As you can see, Tyler is enjoying himself high on the mountain!
On the way down, we decided to teach Tyler about nature and the creation. We pointed up to the sky and told him Heavenly Father made the stars and the trees, etc. We sang 'Twinkle Twinkle' and 'I Am Like a Star Shinning Brightly'. Then we showed him the city lights down below. Tyler was very cute when we asked him to say "city lights," because he kept saying they were stars. He would also say 'bye' to everyone we passed. He sure is a friendly boy!
It wouldn't be a true FHE if we didn't give service in some way. Right as we got to the car, we noticed some people were having car trouble. We pulled up and jump started their car for them. So I'd say this was a very successful FHE. We got some good exercise, taught Tyler about the creation, and gave service! Now what do I do next week?
The second is Tyler getting all ready for our long journey. He looks like quite the stud in his flame sunglasses!
The next picture is of us in the middle of the 'Y'. As you can see, it was basically dark by the time we made it all the way up. Along the way, Tyler would say his version of "touch it", so we often stopped so Tyler could touch a tree or bush and then keep on trekking.
The last picture is of my cute boys. As you can see, Tyler is enjoying himself high on the mountain!
On the way down, we decided to teach Tyler about nature and the creation. We pointed up to the sky and told him Heavenly Father made the stars and the trees, etc. We sang 'Twinkle Twinkle' and 'I Am Like a Star Shinning Brightly'. Then we showed him the city lights down below. Tyler was very cute when we asked him to say "city lights," because he kept saying they were stars. He would also say 'bye' to everyone we passed. He sure is a friendly boy!
It wouldn't be a true FHE if we didn't give service in some way. Right as we got to the car, we noticed some people were having car trouble. We pulled up and jump started their car for them. So I'd say this was a very successful FHE. We got some good exercise, taught Tyler about the creation, and gave service! Now what do I do next week?
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Pulley Update and Peach Days
Well, we moved on Monday! Of course we picked the coldest, rainiest day of the summer, but it worked out great. I will post pictures of our new home once I get things a little more put together. Right now there are piles of things all over the house that I don't have a place to put. Downsizing houses is tough. I do feel that this is a place where we will be happy for the next three years. Thank you to everyone that helped us move, we really couldn't have done it without you!
Steve has officially been a law student for two weeks. He really enjoys it so far and has been able to keep up with his classes. However, his schedule to keep up goes something like this: wake up at 6:45 a.m. and gets to school by 7:30. He studies until his first class at either nine or ten a.m., eats lunch and studies and has at least two-four more classes and is done with class by 4 p.m. He studies until around 6 or so, comes home for dinner and to see us until Tyler goes to bed at 8 p.m. Then he studies for anywhere from one to four more hours and then goes to bed exhausted and wakes up to start over again. He's a trooper (and since I saw Mamma Mia with my sister on Friday, I dare say Steve is a Super Trooper!)
To break up the monotony of studying, we joined my family in Brigham City on Saturday for Peach Days. My sister and her family even came up from Phoenix! We've all been going for as long as I can remember and even before that. We sit in the same spot every year for the parade, sit at the Court House for the afternoon and look at the carnival and booths and then eat at Maddox for dinner. This year, Tyler was able to really enjoy it for the first time. He loved the parade, going on the carousel, and playing with his cousin Hayden. We had a great time together! This is one family tradition, that I want to keep up with my own family.
Steve has officially been a law student for two weeks. He really enjoys it so far and has been able to keep up with his classes. However, his schedule to keep up goes something like this: wake up at 6:45 a.m. and gets to school by 7:30. He studies until his first class at either nine or ten a.m., eats lunch and studies and has at least two-four more classes and is done with class by 4 p.m. He studies until around 6 or so, comes home for dinner and to see us until Tyler goes to bed at 8 p.m. Then he studies for anywhere from one to four more hours and then goes to bed exhausted and wakes up to start over again. He's a trooper (and since I saw Mamma Mia with my sister on Friday, I dare say Steve is a Super Trooper!)
To break up the monotony of studying, we joined my family in Brigham City on Saturday for Peach Days. My sister and her family even came up from Phoenix! We've all been going for as long as I can remember and even before that. We sit in the same spot every year for the parade, sit at the Court House for the afternoon and look at the carnival and booths and then eat at Maddox for dinner. This year, Tyler was able to really enjoy it for the first time. He loved the parade, going on the carousel, and playing with his cousin Hayden. We had a great time together! This is one family tradition, that I want to keep up with my own family.
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