Monday, January 29, 2018

*Monday Memos*

*MONDAY MEMOS*

   
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Weekly recap of my rather crazy, insane, but fun and rewarding life!


dear monday, I was still feeling sick but as the day went on the better I felt. Much better than I did yesterday, that is for sure!  So grateful!  I may even be able to run tomorrow!  I hope so!  I get stressed feeling I am getting behind in my miles.  Dave brought lunch home which was nice.  Being sick was good for one thing. I got two weeks of my blog posts caught up!  Now only two more to go until I'm caught up.  It was a quiet day without anyone here but me and Mr. Cat.  He hung around me all day which was cute.  


Boston is fast approaching!


dear tuesday, I was still feeling basically like crap all day.  
But I managed to get my snowman decors put away and my Valentine's up.  I wish Valentine's lasted all year because I prefer those decors to my regular ones.
I also practiced the harp for quite a while.  I am really enjoying it.  Dave was off today.  I didn't get in a run because I knew it would not be a good idea.  Dave had meetings all night. 

dear wednesday, I got up early and practiced and then headed to my lesson.  It went really well.  She said she was very impressed with Canon in D as well as Allegro.  Practice definitely pays off.  I had to go to Farmington to return some shoes for Taylor and while there I hit Home Goods and finally found a console for the basement I like.  I have been looking for one for the past year.  I will pick it up next week when I have the Escalade. 

I shopped for some gifts and then hit Costco.  They had a lot of samples today which was good because I was starving and it was my lunch.  I ran into Bailey.  She is a doll.  
I'm going to try to talk Dave into these for the basement to replace the ones that are literally falling apart.
I got a lot done when I got home and Dave came home for about an hour and then had meetings.  We made his parents dinner for tomorrow (pork chop bake) and made us one as well.  

dear thursday, I headed out west to get in a run for the first time all week.  Bad idea.  My lungs felt like they were burning with fire as soon as I started running and I knew before I even got in a mile that I needed to stop.  Oh man.  Not good.  At least I was smart enough to listen to my body and stopped.  
I have not felt the same since.  I started to feel feverish and my body aches returned.  I had to sleep with a heating pad on my hip bones because they were so achy.  
I spent the rest of the morning and afternoon making macarons.  They didn't turn out quite as well as before, but that's the way these little finicky cookies are.   I was a bit frustrated after investing so much time into them. I am taking them to the Bishop's wive's luncheon tomorrow so I needed them to turn out.  They had feet (yay!)...but they spread out to far on every batch (three).  I googled some trouble shooting guides but I honestly have no idea what I am doing wrong.  Trail and error, but it would help if I had an idea what I did wrong.  They still turned out adorable.  How can these little cookies not be adorable!
I had to make the medals for basketball tonight as well as run dinner to Dave's parents.  I used the leftover Twinkies from the Hoop Shoot.  LOL  
YW basketball was fun.  Ann turned on some fun music between games.  Not sure why we haven't done that before.  Mariah had us all laughing.  She has a boot on and so just stands in one spot the entire game and they pass the ball to her but she makes every shot!  She is a hoot and so dang cute!  
Dave had coordinating council meetings in Logan tonight.  It snowed today and the roads were very icy!  I came home and was so beat and achy. I sound like I have a cold now but Dave says it's bronchitis.  Looks like no long run this week.  Like I said before, I get very stressed out when I get behind on my runs when I am training for a big race.  Sigh...  But, it is what it is and if I push it then I will be paying for it. I need to just get better and then get back in it. I haven't ran now for an entire week!  My last run was last Friday!  Yikes!  


dear friday, I got up early and since I couldn't run, I showered and got ready for the Bishop's wife luncheon.  I am amazed how much I get done in the morning when I don't run.  I packaged the macarons and they turned out so cute. I headed to Kathyrn's for the luncheon and helped her set up.  We had all the wives but three.  It was fun.  We had an potato bar and lemon bars. We did a little get to know you while we ate (current calling and a bit about family) and then Kathryn showed a powerful video about the "load" our husband's carry as well as the load we carry due to their callings and how sometimes the load is what helps us progress. It was good.  Everyone liked the macs.  Maybe they are worth the time and effort after all. 

The Bishop's Wives.  Sounds like a juicy movie!  Haha
The Stake Presidency's wives as well.
I came home and started on a whole new batch of macs.  This time teddy bears for Tanae's shower tomorrow.  Once again I had some problems.  Undercooked or overcooked but my feet didn't spread today.  Yay.  Not sure why I spend so much time on these things but I am on a mission to perfect them.   Hmm....   Hopefully, they will turn out okay for the shower.   Before baking:
These were the rejects.  I should have used them anyway since they look appropriate for a baby shower.  Kinda resemble a naked pregnant lady, no?  Hahahahaha
 I'm in love with these little guys!  
 I made some regular ones too.  But the bears... OH, THE BEARS!  I love them!  Even if they are labor intensive!

Sky, Sarah and Carson all showed up.  They had to get out of their place because they had someone in to re-do their tub and the fumes were making them have serious headaches.  Carson and Sky are both sick as well.  Carson didn't even look or act like himself.  No energy and his eyes were swollen.  Poor kid.  I worry about Sky. He looks worn out and tired.  He is coughing a lot and I hope he doesn't end up with pneumonia.  Everyone is sick!  'Tis the season!
 Carson and Mr. Cat. It's so cute how Mr. Cat isn't afraid or annoyed by Carson.  He really likes him. 
I love this photo.  I think it's so tender.  Sky is always reading to Carson, teaching him things, helping him with his letters and to write his name, etc.  He is the cutest Dad and even though he isn't really his Dad, he should be! It just makes my heart swell to see how great he is with him.  Talk about Mama pride!
Sarah brought me these from when she worked at the Sundance Festival. They are the celebrities favorite treats.  I guess they sell for like $16 a cookie and the truffles are about $8 for the two of them.  When I tried the truffles, I was in heaven!  Mmm...to die for!  I can see why the celebrities pay what they do for them.  So good!
When Dave got home, we went and ate at the new Sushi Chinese place.  We talked to the Workman's there.  Dinner was good.  I came home and worked on the cookies a bit more. I am pretty much sick of macarons!

dear saturday, no long run today.  STILL!  Dave doesn't think I should be running until I am feeling better.  Hmm...  THAT IS HARD!  I am trying to do what he says, but holy cow it's hard to do knowing it's going to put me behind.  But, my friend Robin text me and told me to calm down.  She told me I AM trained and I will be fine.  She told I will not get behind UNLESS I do push it and then it will set me back.  I needed to hear her tell me that.  I know it.  But I don't listen to myself.  I was grateful she told me that because it's all true.  I just need to be patient and not freak out.  I will be okay.  I have the training under my belt and I'm not going to lose it in 10 days or two weeks.  I actually kind of enjoyed NOT having to be out there for three plus hours today!  It was nice.  Instead I made MORE macarons!  Yep!  I am so sick of them, but my perfectionist ways came out and I really wanted to take cute ones to the shower and I wasn't happy with the others.  I put the teddy bear faces on as well.  They turned out pretty cute.  I spent way too much time on them though and today's batch had feet issues. These little cookies can be so frustrating!  But I am not giving up!  I will conquer these little beasts!  

I went to Julie's for Monica's shower.  Not too many peeps and I couldn't stay long.  My mom arrived and Carson couldn't wait to give her the card he made her.
We then headed to Tanae's shower at Becki's in Corinne. My mom helped me put together the Snicker salad and I set up the macs.  Once everyone arrived we ate and then played a few games.  I'm not as huge a fan of shower games like I used to be, but it was fun.  Sarah made the cutest headbands for the baby.  She is very talented. They were super adorable.  I didn't get a photo.... dang!
The cute baby is my friend Jen's grandbaby.  Jen is about 15 years younger than me....do you see a problem here?  YES!  I should be a grandma by now!  But, the baby (Everly) is adorable!
It was getting dark and my mom can't drive in the dark and so we drove her home in her car and then Dave came and picked us up.  When we got home, I was beat.  I played with Carson and ate some corn chowder and then talked him into watching a movie in my room.  He choose The Parent Trap (original) which is one of my faves.  I had a hard time staying awake, but managed for most of it.  I didn't feel as run down today.  Yay.

dear sunday, I got up early. Carson woke up pretty early too.  First thing he wanted to do was eat and then play. I made chicken salad mainly for Taylor because he loves it and because I had a rotisserie chicken.  I was going to go hear Dave's talk in the 24th ward, but didn't quite make it.  Sky and Sarah didn't go to church today because Sky still wasn't feeling well...and Sarah didn't want to go without him so just Carson and I went. Taylor had gone back to Logan.  Bryce got home right before we left.  He is only here for one night.  
Two of the most handsome guys on earth! 
Carson went to Primary and I headed to my class. I didn't have to teach which I was very grateful for and I also had the week off of piano in RS.  Luckily Dave got home before us and got dinner started.  We had the pork chop bake we made on Wednesday.  It was delish.   Right after dinner we went to Sister Mason's house to check out her collection of animal trophies of her husband's (Jerry Mason).  We have seen them before but wanted Carson and Sarah to see them because she is giving them to USU on Friday.  They are going to put them in a museum.  That will be a good thing because he has every northern american animal except two...polar bear and a certain elk.  
This guy was and probably still is a world record holder shoot with black poweder!
If I ever see one of these out running, I will not have that smile on my face I can guarantee that!
Sister Mason is the sweetest lady.  Her home is so nice and so huge.  It's a great floor plan. Carson loved seeing all those animals.  He didn't love that they had to go home right after.   
Carson was so sad they were leaving so I had to try and cheer him up.  It finally worked!
They headed home and Dave had an interview and informed me the Hollingsworth's were stopping by.  While I waited for them to show up, I hurried and cleaned since it had been one busy weekend and I didn't get to everything.  I get too stressed out about that kind of stuff.  :/  They arrived and we took them to Miriam's to see the trophy collection and they loved it as well.  We came back here and visited.  Little Mont is hilarious.  He had us all laughing. 


My sweet friend Robin stopped by and gave me these delicious cookies to wish me a fast recovery.  She is so thoughtful!  I am feeling a lot better thankfully!

This was posted on Facebook this week.  I really liked it and so I am saving it here.

By Darla Isackson
I take my stand on the trustworthiness of God. It’s never been hard to trust Him with the management of the universe, but harder to trust Him with the management of my life. Predictably, the best opportunities I’ve had to strengthen my trust in God have come through heart-wrenching experiences. Through the years, as I’ve faced a divorce, the death of loved ones, and relationship problems that showed me the weakest links in my character, I’ve cried out to God for help. This book reflects many of the answers and much of the comfort I’ve received as a result. 
Life is a test, and George Q. Cannon explains God’s high purpose for exposing our weaknesses through the testing: “If any man or woman expects to enter into the celestial kingdom of our God without being tested to the very uttermost, they have not understood the Gospel. If there is a weak spot in our nature, or if there is a fibre [sic] that can be made to quiver or to shrink, we may rest assured that it will be tested. Our own weaknesses will be brought fully to light, and in seeking for help, the strength of our God will also be made manifest to us.” 
Alma 38:5 reads, “As much as ye shall put your trust in God even so much ye shall be delivered out of your trials, and your troubles, and your afflictions, and ye shall be lifted up at the last day.” And another favorite: Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.” These scriptures teach me that both the guidance and deliverance I desire depend on my trust in God.
One of life’s sweetest discoveries can be when sorrow or adversity leads us to a closer relationship with the Savior—when darkness gives way to life’s brightest sunrises. Such experiences deepen trust. In Alma 28:14 we read, “And thus we see the great reason of sorrow, and also of rejoicing—sorrow because of death and destruction among men, and joy because of the light of Christ unto life.”

Go HERE for the full article.


Monday, January 22, 2018

*Monday Memos*

*MONDAY MEMOS*

   
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Weekly recap of my rather crazy, insane, but fun and rewarding life!


dear monday, today was a holiday (MLK day) and so McKay was home.  Yay!  Taylor went snowboarding.  Not sure how, because we haven't had hardly any snow this year! I am so grateful for that!  Makes running much easier!  It was really chilly this morning  and so I waited a bit before running.  I headed to the track and found 93 cents in the parking lot.  Much easier when there are no cars there. I only got in four miles, but I was still a bit sore.  I should have probably pushed it more. 
I counted the money left in my Pennies From Heaven jar and got about $16.  I wish I could remember how many times I filled it up this year.  Next year I am going to keep better track. 
I have been waiting for this ↑ Boston jacket to go on clearance but it never has.  When I was looking, I found some Boston Marathon 2017 shirts on Ebay and so I ordered one.  The seller messaged me and told me they had another shirt in a different color (that I really liked) and they also had the exact jacket I wanted (even though they had no idea I was looking for one) and they told me if I was interested they would sell those to me as well as the other shirt for $52 total.  Considering the jacket alone is still going for $100 online, I jumped at the offer.  And all were in my size!  I scored big time!  Best part is I can run in the jacket as well as wear it normally.  I love it when I get good deals!  You would think 2017 stuff would be on clearance by now, but nope!
I practiced the harp for quite a while.  My goal for the day was to get my Mom's calendar done.  No. Matter. What.  Karen called me when I was running and invited me to Rainbow Garden's to eat lunch with her and Mickey.  I was so tempted.  If McKay hadn't been home, I am sure I would have gone.  Lunch will always be there, he won't.  Taylor also showed up after snowboarding.  He brought me a Swig cookie.  Ahhh!  He gets Son of the Year award!  Love those things! 
I worked on my Mom's calendar like my life depended on it.  Dave went and got Golden Spike for dinner so I could keep working on it.  I just got a salad and realized after trying Taylor's and Dave's burgers that I should have got one of those because those things are good unbelievable!  I would never eat a whole one (they are huge!), but heck, I would have at least ate half.  Next time.  Gotta love the aging metabolism. Not!  I feel like the amount of running I do, I should be able to eat whatever I want.  Who said life was fair?  Sigh...  I kept on working on the calendar and hit publish at 12:30 am.  I had until 1:00 a.m. our time to get the discount. What a relief!  Feels like I lost 50 lbs just knowing that is done!  I ended up paying twice as much as I would have if I had got it done around Christmas when shipping was free.  They charged me $25 for shipping!  The calendars were 50% off and I ordered two but ended up paying more than if they weren't on sale and had free shipping.  Ticks me off.  $25 to ship two calendars?  Hmm....  BUT....it's worth it to have it done!  Celebrate!  I did that by going to bed! I was beat.
 I got two free gifts (guess that's how they justify $25 in shipping!) so I ordered some coasters and two 8x10's.  Sorry so blurry.

dear tuesday, I got up about 5:30 a.m. after only four hours sleep.  I need to figure out how to go back to sleep if I wake up.  I try lavender oil but it hasn't been working as well as it used to. Sigh....   I practiced the harp and then headed to my lesson.  I was a bit late, but got to listen to the announcement of the new President of the Church press conference on the way.  President Russell M. Nelson is our new prophet.  He will be great.  Elder Oaks and Pres. Eyring are his counselors. I will miss Pres. Uchtdorf as a counselor.  I have learned so much about Pres. Nelson.  He may be the most amazing man I have ever known.  He speaks five languages, has 9 daughters and one son, is 93 but acts like he's 60, his daughter's all say he is perfect, he is a world renowned heart surgeon, he helped invent the artificial heart, he eats very healthy, he takes the stairs instead of elevator, etc. etc.  He is amazing.  I look so forward to this presidency.  They are all going to be great. And he is going to be a go getter.  
My lesson was okay.  I feel like I need to really focus on my technique so I can move forward faster.  I went to Downeast and to some stores in Ogden. I was trying to find two baby shower gifts and two birthday presents.  Dave had meetings tonight and I went visiting teaching.  I was so excited I got my new partner Megan to come this time.  She is darling.  We visited Brenda. Her house is so cute.  They bought Sister Hepworth's but have remodeled the kitchen and painted the house in 50's colors.  She loves retro 50's and it does not look anything like it did before.  We will catch Kim next week.  We also tried to get another lady I have never been able to meet after only stopping by 100 times so far.  I've met the husband, mother, child, and dog, but not her.  And tonight she still was not home.  

dear wednesday, I did hill repeats today.  
 The shadow...  the one below looks like some kind of super hero.  Batman or something with a long cape.  It was really just my jacket tied around my waist.  I know, I know.... but I need some kind of photo so my running posts don't completely put you to Zzzzzz.....
In the middle of my hill repeats I realized that I forgot to sign my boys up for the Boston 5K.  Luckily, Taylor had text me about it or I would never have remembered!  I got them signed up (with a little persuasion for Bryce) and I was so excited!  I was thinking that they get to cross the actual Boston Marathon finish line, but now I think that info is wrong.  Either way, it will be an experience they will not forget!  And, of course, they get a medal and a shirt.  It will be a once in a lifetime experience for them.  
Dave was off.  Carson came while Sarah was at the dentist. Dave watched him while I finished my run.  Then we played in the playroom.  I checked out a bit of Boston lodging rates and it's so frustrating. I can't hardly make myself do it but I need to get it done asap!  When Sarah got back we went to lunch at the new Chinese place.  It was really good.  We then said goodbye and ran some errands.  Dave had meetings as usual.  I practiced the harp for a good 90 minutes or more, made lemon bars,  and then tried to catch up this blog! I am so behind!  I do this, WHY?  
I am going to add my lemon bar recipe because it truly is TO DIE FOR!  Well, that is only if you like your lemon bars deliciously gooey!  Seriously, go make some!  You will thank me with each bite you take!  And, just a warning... be aware it's VERY HARD to not eat a bite here and a bite there and before you know it, you have eaten half the pan!  You have been warned!

Lemon Bars

2 c. flour
1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
4 eggs
2 c. sugar
4 T. lemon juice
1 t. baking powder

Heat oven to 350°.  Mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar.  Press into sprayed 9x13 pan, building up 1/2" edges. Bake 20 minutes.  Beat remaining ingredients until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.   Pour over slightly cooled crust.  Bake 25 minutes.

dear thursday, I got in my long run today. A 10 miler.  Thankfully, it was the cut back week.  I am tending Carson all weekend and so I knew I couldn't do it tomorrow and Saturday's out because I have a women's conference.  The run wasn't too bad.  I found some cute cowies and coins which always helps!  Hah  
I headed to Ogden to get some gifts and then to pick up Carson. I met Sarah at Hobby Lobby in Layton.  I also had to pick up a leather jacket for Dave that Sarah found online but the lady wasn't home so I had to stall and wait for her to respond.  After I got Carson, we went to Hooper to get it. I had to hurry because I had Stake YW basketball. I was late and I still had to make the medals.  I took Carson and he was so cute. I think he had fun but after two games he wanted Dave to come get him, luckily he was done with his church stuff, so he rescued him.  
We had a hoop shoot after the games were over for the 24th ward, who couldn't make it last week but only two girls showed up.  Oh well.  I got home and played with Carson for awhile.  He made Grammy a card.  We watched Dalmatians and he fell asleep about 10:30. Way past my bedtime!  haha 

dear friday, I got up and headed out on my run at 7:30 a.m.  It was about 45-48 degrees while I was out!  Yep, in January.  In Utah!  Felt so good!  No jacket. No gloves. No hat.  No ear muffs.  Loved it!  I saw Linda and Tanae walking but they were bundled up like it was 20 below. Hah  I told them they were going to be sweating up a storm soon.  I had to get home before McKay left so Carson wouldn't be alone.  After he woke up I practiced the harp while he played in the playroom.   Grammy came and we headed to see Tyson's friend Brooke's new baby.  He is adorbs!  
She now has four kids and has already gone back to work.  The baby is only 8 weeks old.  Not sure how she stands that. It would rip my heart out to leave him.  We joked around that Tyson had something to do with all these babies she didn't plan on.  She only wanted two.  Maybe she will have more if Tyson has anything to do with it.  She said Lincoln (the baby) sometimes just looks up and grins and smiles. She said she is sure he is communicating with Tyson. I have no doubt.  Tyson would love him and all her cute kids.  He LOVED little kids so much and they loved him back. Carson was having so much fun playing with Zion her two year old.  We then met my Dad at the new Brigham House Restaurant.  I had lasagna. Yum.  They got the turkey and pot roast and loved it too.  I think it will do well.  We also shared a piece of chocolate cake. Yummy!  
It was raining and started to get much colder.  We said goodbye to my parents and came home and played in the playroom.  We also put together a puzzle.  Carson amazes me!  He was better at it (or at least as good) than I was!  
McKay was still here but still very sick.  I feel like I have neglected him because I have been so busy.  Carson wanted to watch Star Wars. We watched it in the family room.  Dave was working until after 8 tonight.  Troy invited us to dinner and to a movie in his new theater room.  We had to pass on the dinner because Dave was too late.   We headed to Troy's about 8:45 pm.  We were going to cancel because it was so late, but Carson wanted to go.  He loved Troy's amazing aquarium and fish.  
The theater room is unreal!  It's so cool!  Stadium seating with theater chairs that recline.  Popcorn. Treats. Blankets. You name it.  A bed for Carson.  We loved it so much!  The Moyle's were also there.  I just love them.  They are such an asset to our ward.  We watched Les Miz.  We had to fast forward through a few parts cause of Carson.  He was not tired at all!  He finally came and climbed on my lap and fell asleep about 10:00.   It was snowing when we left. And cold!  What a difference 12 hours make.    

dear saturday, I got up and played with Carson for a bit.  Taylor showed up to tend him.  How nice is that?  Seriously.  He is the best kid.  Robin picked me up and we grabbed Julie and then I got a text from Taylor saying Carson was sad I didn't hug him goodbye.  Broke my heart!  I was in a rush to leave and he was busy playing and so I didn't even think about it.  Crushed me!  I sent him lots of panda GIFS hugging.  The conference was amazing.  The speakers for the first half were Brother Hipp and Brother and Sister Lemon.  The best part for me was the musical number by a young woman who sang I Know that My Redeemer Lives. Wow!  Just WOW!  She was incredible!  She couldn't keep her emotions in check and so she cried while she sang which was also amazing.  The spirit was so strong.  Just beautiful.  We then broke for brunch and it was fun chatting with everyone.  We had yummy breakfast burritos.  I was starving.  My stomach had been churning in the meeting and so I was grateful for some food to shut it up!  Dave came and sat by us and then had to make the rounds, of course.  The second half was also very good.  Jen spoke about meekness and she did an amazing job.  I was taking notes so fast because she said a lot of things I hadn't thought about before considering humility and pride and self esteem etc.  Then Janica E. spoke.  Her husband was the police officer that was killed a year ago who is in our stake.  He was hit by a car while directing traffic at night.  She has since remarried his brother.  Her story was heart wrenching but she did an excellent job. It was very touching.  She had everyone in tears. We then watched a video that had everyone in tears as well. Then Dave had to get up after all that and somehow pull it altogether.  He did a great job until he told them I said that all the sisters are sad Pres. Uchtdorph is no longer in the presidency and that all of them are now old and bald.  Gee thanks!  Even though it's true, he should have stopped with the Uchtdorph comment because I know they all agreed with that.  Yeah.  Hmm...   Lovely.  Problem is I can't defend myself.  He gets the last word. 
My snowmen decors.  I found the missing snowmen!  Well, Dave did actually.  But he's the one who lost them, so he should have been the one to find them!
When I got home Carson was very happy to see me.  Taylor had left because he had a basketball tourney but McKay was here. I tried to keep Carson away from him though because McKay has been so sick.  We played and then did a few things and then when I told him it was time for him to go home, he was the saddest little thing ever. I felt so bad.  I wish he could have just stayed.  
His sad face when he had to go home.  He kinda likes me! ☺
I met Sarah in Roy.  On the way I had on the video "Can't Stop the Feeling" and we both sang it.  He sings it so cute.  He was really tired and so I think he will feel better after he gets a nap.  I ran to Big Lots because Sarah gave me a coupon for 20% off the whole store.  I didn't need anything really but grabbed some things like extra toothbrushes, Dave's cookies, etc.  I practiced the piano and then we headed to the new restaurant to meet the Singletons.  There were a ton of peeps we knew...small town perks.  I got the ribs and Dave got the lasagna.  It is really one of the best lasagnas I've had.  The manager lady waited on us because she is Dave's patient.  We got really good service.  When I got on FB the next day, I saw this:
Yep, that is us.  Haha. Too funny.  

dear sunday, I woke up at 2:30 a.m. feeling sick.  I had body aches and a killer headache and head congestion.  Great.  I guess I am going to get what McKay had after all. I really hope Carson doesn't get it.  I laid in bed but could not go back to sleep.  So frustrating! I finally took some Tylenol Sinus and started to feel a bit more human again. My cute Boston friend Mitra sent me a long FB message. She just went through a divorce. She also has adrenal fatigue and so can't train hard for Boston.  She is going to try to just finish it this year.  Her doc said to not run it but she has invested too much money in it already to not to she said.  I was always in awe of her speed (she's my age) and ran it last year in a 3:30 or something crazy!  Found out she has this illness because of over training.  She said it was because she was dealing with the divorce by running (literally) it out of her.  But it took it's toll and now she has to stop running for a while.  I am glad I didn't follow her lead in her crazy training because she sent me her plan and after reading it I felt like a slacker!  She would train for over three hours a day!  She would run and then go to the gym for a couple hours.  No wonder.  I'm too old for that. hah  But I sure do love her.  She is one of the most sweetest kindest persons I have ever met.  I need to get on my Boston lodging.  Stressing me out!


dear random, a picture of McKay and his roomies.  They are all such good kids!



An oldie of Taylor with Kilo - so cute how he is sleeping on him.

I love this quote:

dear throwback, (way back!),I am adding some really oldies on here because I have had some serious PC issues and I fear I am going to lose my pix.  Sky has been working on backing it up, but I would never be able to retrieve these I am afraid.  Also, WHEN I get around to publishing this into a book form, it will be fun to have these there.  
Girl's camp (I think we were either in Jr. High or barely in high school).
(Lisa Elmer, Robin Christiansen, Jody Briggs, Me)
Trip to Lake Louise and the Calgary Stampede with the high school.
(Me, Jody Briggs, Pat Bryant, Barbara Piper) 
Same trip ↓ at a Cockroach Inn in Canada or maybe Montana with some of the other peeps from the Lakettes or band.


Trip to Park City in high school
Lisa Hales, Jody, Pam Rippon, Tarbie Trimble, Me
Tarbie, Lisa, Me, Pam

A Friday night girl's night at Pam's.
Lisa Hales (Liza McGurk the Bizurk), Pam Rippon (Ella), Me (VD), Barbara Piper, Jody Briggs (JB)


Senior Trip to Bear Lake
Patti Clatterbuck, Gina Talbot (she has since passed away a couple of years ago from breast cancer), Pat Bryant, Bonzo, some boy, me, Carla Shreck, some other boy, Jody Briggs
 Bear Lake Senior trip in condo
Me, Jody, and Lisa

 At an Institute stomp.  We were his wives.  ;)

College trip to St. George.
 Kirk Bitton, Robin, me, Lori Moore, ?, Jody, Teri, Sherrie Havertz
 Jody Briggs, me, Teri Taylor, Lori Moore, ? , Sherrie Havertz, Bonzo

 At my new house after we moved right after graduation. I was actually doing the splits but I cropped it off. 
Robin, me, Pam, Lisa, Jody

Me and Jody in our high school marching uniforms.

At a wedding...Shauna's I think.  
Sandy Gailey, me, Jody Briggs, Robin, Lisa.

 Me and Jody performing our rifle routine at Weber State College right before we left to compete in an international competition in London. 1981 I'm on the left.

Trip to London with the Weber State Marching Band. 1981
I was the majorette and Jody was in the rifleguard.
At BIG BEN
At the Heathrow Airport in London.  We were snowed in.  There was just a skiff of snow.  Hah
Can you see me (in purple sequins) twirling my baton across the Tames River Bridge in London.  It was literally below freezing and my costume was like a swimsuit!!!  Brrr....

 Robin, Jody, and me in London at our hotel in London.  We also toured Paris, Belgium (Brussels), Amsterdam, and other parts of France.

Me and Jody before our performance at Royal Albert Hall in London!
You can see my purple sequin baton costume underneath my rifle uniform.  I did double duty for the trip (rifle and majorette) and after the rifle routine I had about 10 seconds to get it off to perform my solo baton routine.  We won FIRST PLACE in the International competition we competed in while there!!!  Pretty exciting!




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