*Monday Memos*

*MONDAY MEMOS*

   

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

dear monday, WOW!  Hard to believe exactly one week ago I was ran swam the Boston Marathon!  I'm still trying to process it all!  

I went for a walk/jog....wog today. My legs were feeling pretty good!  I went to lunch with Robin today at Brigham House.  We had the chicken cordon bleu special.  She wanted to hear all about the crazy marathon. She said she watched it and was crying while watching knowing I was out there running in those insane conditions.  She is running Mt. Charleston this weekend to try and BQ.  I told her I am 99.99% sure I won't get in Boston for 2019. I am okay with that. I will try again for 2020 when I run St. G this fall.  I can't wait to get back to Boston even after swimming the race this year.  I gave her her bday present.  I came home and worked on this. I am never going to catch up!  I am still so caught up in reading posts and articles about the race.  I spent way too much time reading stuff tonight.  I practiced the harp for almost two hours.

dear tuesday, I got up and ran three miles this morning.  It was crazy windy!  Brought back memories of a week ago!

I almost got hit by a car.  It was the closest call I have ever had. I was crossing a street and a car was at a stop sign and when she drove forward (toward me) her head was down looking at her phone and she didn't even see me. I was watching her like a hawk and running as fast as I could because I could tell she wasn't watching.  She missed me by maybe three inches!  Wow!  That shook me up but not her. She just kept on looking at her phone while driving. She had no idea she almost killed me. She had no idea I was even there! I actually know who it was too because she is one of the YW in our stake that plays basketball.  I then came home and practiced harp for another hour.  I headed to my lesson and it went really well.  

Canon in D is coming.  I really feel an urgency to get it learned and mastered.  I thought it was for Aubrey's wedding but just Mickey is going to play.  I met Dawn at the Black Bear Diner in Layton.  

Holy cow, the food is amazing there!  We had a really good talk. She is always so inspiring to me and we always have such a good time. I always leave uplifted after being around her.  She is a very special friend and I feel so blessed to have her in my life.  I just wish we lived closer to each other.  I would love to spend more time with her.   I saw some Brigham-ites Tasha and Jenny there as well.  We took some silly pictures because...that's what we do!  hah  We both love silly pictures.  

I then ran some errands and then ran a bday gift to a lady in our ward.    Dave was on call and so worked late and then headed to meetings. I tried to catch up a bit on this.  Will it ever happen?  Ugh!   Poor Bryce worked 11.5 hours at work again and then came home and mowed Dave's dad's lawn for another two. He looked so beat and worn out.  Poor kid. He is seriously the hardest worker.  And it's going to be 80 degrees by Friday.

dear wednesday, I headed out west and got in three miles. I was feeling much more sore than before and so I had to wog it again.  Saw some geese. Whoop-de-doo!  lol

 I was so excited that I had all day with nothing much on the agenda and so I was going to catch up my blog and get my room back in order.  That didn't happen. I ended up shopping for a baby gift and a good luck gift for Robin for her marathon and then while I was out Scott called and wanted me to meet with him about the court date for my ticket.  That took longer than planned. Then I saw Downeast was having a warehouse sale and so I hit that.  I went to Papa Murphy's pizza sale as well and to Wallies and it seemed my entire afternoon was shot.  If you give a mouse a cookie....  Needless to say, I didn't get much of a chance to work on it until evening and by then I was so exhausted because I only got 3.5 hours of sleep last night.  Taylor came home after his lab and I fed him. 

dear thursday,  I headed out early on my run this morning.  Four miles today.  It was nice to be out early.  I do love warm days!  I got busy working around the house. I made cookies, made a cake for Dave's parents, practiced the harp, and tried to catch up on some paper work.  

I completely forgot about my Women's Forum meeting until 30 minutes before I had to be there!  It was a miracle I looked at my phone and saw the alert.  I barely made it there in time.  The  meeting was long because we were trying to determine all of our breakout sessions.  I now have a lot of contacting to do to round up the speakers I suggested.  We did have some fun though.  I dropped off a gift and some cookies to a family in our ward who just had a baby and got to visit for a bit. I love newborns.  There is really nothing like them. So soft, sweet, innocent, and still trailing heavenly clouds of glory.  You can just feel it.  When I got home I hurried and made dinner for Dave's parents.  I made Turkey Divan with our leftover turkey. It was really tasty.  I will add the recipe below.  I also made a yummy angel food cake with pineapple that was super duper easy and really good as well.  

TURKEY DIVAN

1 lb. sliced turkey (can use thinly sliced from deli)
1 bunch of cooked broccoli
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/2 C sour cream
1/2 C milk
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 shakes curry powder (or to taste)
1/2 C roasted slivered almonds
Can add rice (optional)

Layer broccoli in bottom of 9x13 pan.  Place turkey on top.  Pour sauce  mixture over turkey. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Top with grated cheese. Put under broiler to melt.  Serve with toasted French Bread.  

I had Stake YW softball tonight.  We had a pretty good turnout. I kept score. I was glad because I didn't want an injured finger. Hah  I chatted with Karen most of the time and heard about her trip to Spain and Vegas.  I am in the mood for a trip to Europe!  It was 77° today!  I actually put on shorts to wear to softball.  I am so excited for warm temps!!!

dear friday, I got up an out early and it was chilly at first but quickly warmed up.  I progressed to five miles today.  I am taking it slow that's for sure. I really thought I recovered quickly this round, but lately I am feeling such tightening in all my leg muscles and a lot of aching. So maybe I actually didn't.  Whatever, I know I need to let my body repair itself after that brutality I put it through.  I found a penny on a remote road and that was pretty awesome.  I was feeling good.  

I had a "spring" in my step.  Spring has that effect on me no matter what though.  

I met Jen for lunch.  We always have a great time.  We chatted for about three hours. We could seriously take eight hours and still have a lot to say.  I love talking to her.  I feel blessed by her friendship.  I actually remembered to take a photo this time! Yay me!

I ran some errands.  Trying to find Bryce some birthday gifts.  He hasn't given me any ideas and so I still came up empty handed.  Dave managed to get a couple things.  He may be getting $$$.  I'm sure he's good with that but it seems so impersonal to me.  I practiced the harp and then we picked up the Herzogs and went to Brigham House to eat.  I had their Philly sandwich, it was good.  We then went to their house and watched The Greatest Showman in their theater room.  I love it!  We sit in big recliners with blankets and it's so nice.  We had a good time with them.  They are fun.  

dear saturday, Mr. Cat woke me up at 5 a.m. Ugh!  Of course I could not go back to sleep after that try as I might.  I laid there for a long time and finally just got up.  Taylor was here and already up studying.  That is seriously all that boy does!  I really pray it pays off for him!  I went on a six miler this morning.  Weird when a six miler is your long run for the week!  I went to the high school and ran on the track for a bit.  I didn't find many coins which was unusual.  More like how it is in the summer months.  It was 65° when I left (in the morning!) and almost 75° when I got home.  We may be skipping spring this year and going straight to summer.  It was hot!

I did a few errands and then was determined I was going to get my Boston stuff caught up on this.  Not sure I ever will! I can't sit that long to do it!

dear sunday,  today is Bryce's birthday.  Crazy to think that he was born 27 years ago.  Here's my FB post:

░H░A░P░P░Y░ 。*★•。* 。*。★
• ★。* 。*。 •★ ░B░I░R░T░H░D░A░Y░ to my intelligent and handsome son Bryce today! What a bright spot he has been in our lives with his humorous and adventurous spirit! There is no one with a kinder heart and more generous soul than Bryce. He is one of the hardest workers I know and will continue to accomplish great things in his life as he follows his dreams. He is always there for you no matter what! He even let me talk him into running the Boston 5K and did an incredible job! We have been greatly blessed to have him in our family! Thank you for being there to support me at Boston! I couldn't have done it without your enthusiastic encouragement and faith! I feel blessed every single day to be your Mom! I love you bud! 💕💜💕

This kid really is a huge blessing in our life!  He is so selfless and will honestly do anything for you.  If I just mention I need something before I know it, it appears.  He is amazing.  We are told by friends, relatives, acquaintances what a hard worker he is.  I am very proud of this boy.  He is always happy and cheerful and is so kind to even perfect strangers.  I love his personality.  He has quite a sense of humor and he is always very respectful and polite (almost to a fault) to everyone.  I sure do love him!

I woke up when Dave left at 5:30 a.m. and tried to go back to sleep to no avail.  It was really nice to not have to prepare a lesson or practice the piano.  I did however need to make Bryce's cake (he wanted the angel food pineapple one) and lasagna for his birthday dinner.  

Looks burnt in this picture but it really wasn't.

I was happy that Sky, Carson, and my parents were going to come for dinner and cake.  As I was leaving for church McKay arrived.  He was so nice to come for Bryce's birthday.  The Parrish's were at church today and it was so good to see them.  I really miss that family.  It was Emily Lindsey's homecoming so the place was packed and I was lucky enough to get to say the closing prayer.  hah I headed to Primary for my first week and we had four kiddos.  Cru was asleep on his sisters lap and Brooke handed him to me and he was adorable.  The Primary secretary gave him a sucker and that seemed to wake him up.  Only problem was the other kids wanted one. I talked him into putting it in the wrapper and waiting until later though.  The kids were all so dang cute. I just love them all already.  It will be completely different than teaching teenagers that's for sure. I taught the Sunbeams when I was 19 and so it's been a very long time, but I am so excited.  They are so dang cute and innocent.  Cheryl taught and I assisted with keeping their attention span and potty breaks. I teach next week.  There is a couple that will be a bit of a handful, but I am up to the challenge. haha  When I got home Sky and Carson were here. Cute little Carson had made me four pictures (presents).  He works so hard on them I almost feel guilty!  What a doll he is.  I have missed him.  I feel bad he didn't get here soon enough to go to Primary though.  My parents arrived and we ate dinner and then gave Bryce his presents and sang Happy Birthday.  McKay gave him a fly fishing pole.  Sky gave him a cool backpack.  We gave him bullet shells and money. I couldn't come up with anything and he usually has ideas for me but not this year.  

Dave and I had to leave the company and head to Logan to Taylor's Institute graduation. It was at the Logan Tabernacle.  There were a lot of graduates but they kept it to one hour.  I am very proud of Taylor.  Graduation from Institute is not an easy thing when you are taking a full load of hard classes but he made it a priority and I am so grateful.  None of his roommates graduated.  And very few people I knew.  But he's always been an over achiever so no surprise.  We got some photos and then gave him some dinner and headed back.  Sky and Carson were still here but left soon after we got home. 

 He's in the white shirt and blue tie facing the audience as they read his name.

 So very proud of this boy....

 Bad lighting ↓ but I am in love with the color of spring so we took one anyway.

dear random,

So stinkin' cute! 

 YES!