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Monday evening-
Yesterday we had chicken gravy & rice for dinner. Than we played a little family feud. After watching a few episodes of TV we decided to go on a walk. We found a Geocache at Smith’s then walked to a natural spring. It was a nice walk but it was nice to get home with the fan on. Then we relaxed for the rest of the evening.

Tuesday-
Ever sense I’ve gotten off birth control I’m getting more acne, it’s now on my forehead. I couldn’t sleep around 330 this morning so I got up and watched some episodes until 430. I got up and ready for the day. I ran a few errands then headed to Acacia’s to hang out for a little bit. I played with Evia, held baby Emerson, and talked with Acacia. It was a nice time. Then I headed off to Blue Lemon for our work lunch! I had their steak and it was delicious =] It was nice to get together and talk with a few people, and I always learn something new about everyone.
I talked with Spencer on the phone for a little bit then got to work around 1:20pm. Now just watching Sonny with a Chance while at work. Not too much going on. My last day at work for about a week so I’m just so excited!!!
I have a few things to clean and errands to do these next few days that I’m just hoping I don’t forget anything.

Ah I’m SO excited!!! Good luck to my mother in law and my husband on their interviews and hopefully they both get the positions! =]

Countdown-

1 day until Chicago/Iowa!!!
85 days until Thanksgiving in California

Laughing Attack

Friday evening-
Spencer and I did a little cleaning here and there and then relaxed. We had a few good conversations. Really not much at all happened and things I planned for didn’t end up happening but that’s okay.

Saturday-
I ended up sleeping like a baby and then got up to get ready for Idaho! Jessica, J, and my mom came to our house and we packed up and half way to Idaho we picked up Stephanie and Rick. Then we got to Pocatello around 11am to see Mallorie, and Cache. We all hung out in the backyard a little and played with a few toys with Cache. Then we headed out to a place called Pizza Hole for some lunch. It was an interesting looking place but it was pretty cool. After that we went to a park for the boys to play. I did the monkey bars and man my hands were really close to blisters. My hands are a lot softer than they used to be. There were these other kids that came to play on the playground and one of them was probably an 8 year old girl. She asked me if I would be her friend and I said sure (because you’re not going to say no to a little kid). But after I said yes she stood and talked to me for like 30 minutes about random things that really didn’t make any sense. I told her that you and your sister should go play with your brothers and she said not that’s okay. Eventually I got her to go talk to my mom and she never came back or came to say goodbye to me when we left. She was sweet but she was a talker. Then we headed to this water park to go swimming. Rick, Spencer, and I stayed out and watched the rest of them play in the water. I finally got some sun on my legs; they are a little bit tanner. After being there for about an hour or two we headed back to their house. We played for just a little bit longer but man did I feel wiped out! We left around 6pm to head back home. We stopped at an A&W on the way back for dinner and it wasn’t the best place ever.

Sunday-
Happy 58^th Birthday Daddy! He retired from the Navy/Seabee this day. Thanks for doing all your service for this country Dad! Love you!
It was a pretty good morning and I got ready pretty fast but before we left I got a text from one of the sisters that help in nursery that she couldn’t come to church. She was the one doing the lesson so I had to throw together a quick lesson and get things organized. It all kind of fell down from there. There were about 9 kids in nursery, and two leaders plus another sister that comes in and helps us when we need it. It was okay at first but they just kept getting louder and louder and some just kept running circles around us. We got them over to singing time and the lesson but one or maybe two of them all stayed sitting down but the rest would not stay sitting, or keep their hands to themselves, or keep their lips quite. I did the lesson but not for long because they just weren’t listening and I couldn’t fight that anymore. So we went over to snack time and I forgot that I didn’t bring a paper over to relief society. I was running around trying to get all of them their snacks and make sure everything was okay. Then after they were done they got up and ran around and I would try to keep one to sit down but then the other ones would copy and do the same thing. Then a total of two were crying. And I probably could of calmed them down but I was so overwhelmed and didn’t have any patience that I thought it best to take them to their parents if needed. Towards the end we got them settled down a little bit but I was just so embarrassed and overwhelmed that I couldn’t see the good in all of these kids. I just wanted the world to stop for a minute just so I could catch my breath. At the end another person came in and was probably just trying to help but made me feel inadequate and just took over when it wasn’t their job to do that anymore. It was just the cherry on the top along with everything else. I rounded up a few things and talked to people quick that I needed to and then went to say goodbye to Spencer like normal. I usually just say if nursery was good or hard today. And he talked a little bit and then I just said nursery was really hard today and tears started coming out of my eyes; I just couldn’t hold them back anymore. So he shut the office door and just held me while I cried. Then I stopped for a minute and told Spencer a little bit more and than started crying again. I don’t think I’ve ever cried over a calling before but I was probably just holding so much in that the water works just burst open. So he decided to tell the Bishopric that he couldn’t stay until 2 and he walked home with me. That was something that meant A LOT to me, him kind of cancelling something to stop and help me when I really just needed him. That meant the world to me and it honestly makes me love him even more than ever. I’m just not the type of person to say can you stop doing your calling or your job for a moment because I need you. So that I didn’t have to ask him to do it; and I wasn’t going to ask. I was going to just hold my tears in until I got home but my tears had a mind of their own. I calmed down and we ate lunch and watched some TV shows for a little bit.
Around 3 we went to the church to organize the nursery a little bit and I made a few phone calls to prepare nursery for next Sunday when I won’t be there. I am terrified of leaving nursery but I really need a vacation as well. Then we headed over to Jessica’s. When we got there Spencer and I smelled some of the Fall scents that we plan on getting sometime in the fall. Then we played a game with J for a little bit. Then Jessica tricked my dad into coming over and we said SURPRISE!!! It was good to see him have no idea that we were planning that. I still wish we could do a bigger surprise for him but in time. Then we ate Pumpkin pie Jessica made for my dad. After he left we made French toast for dinner and ate Play dough ice cream! Then Spencer and I headed back home. Spencer and I watched a movie and played a card game.
After thinking about what happened in nursery I realized a lot of it was a blur and I can’t remember what all the kids were doing or did. I really need to focus on them a little more and if I can’t get to other things that’s okay as long as their happy and doing okay. And if I need help to ask the sisters that are there to help me to do something when I need it. A lot of times I just have ALL this stuff I need to do in a short time that I’m the one running around when I should have us all share the duties. I also think that all three of us in nursery aren’t parents; I am the one that’s been married the longest and so it’s really hard sometimes to really know what we should do with a child or how we should say something to them.
My mom was saying how the kids probably felt that I was overwhelmed and so that’s probably why they were more crazy than normal. I am very grateful for the sister’s that were there and did help us when we needed the help.
I did have A LOT of laughing attacks towards the end of the night because I was just so exhausted but I really need to laugh!

Monday-
This morning I got up and watched some Grey’s Anatomy for a little bit. Then I decided to curl my hair today. I love how my hair looks curled but man I really don’t have the patience to curly my own hair. Half way through I want to just stop and do something else. I wouldn’t mind if someone else did it but I have a hard time just standing there and doing it.
Spencer has an interview tomorrow for a higher position that pays a little more than what he gets now. I think he would really like having this new position too but if it doesn’t work out the one he has now is pretty decent too.
Not much happening at work but I’m okay with that since I’m getting close to the end for a much needed vacation. Hopefully I can keep myself busy but I’m getting antsy already.
I plan to organize a few plans and then watch Sonny with a Chance and maybe read one of my books today.
After work I just plan to clean up the house a little bit and go buy a few things we need for our vacation. Other than that just a relaxing Monday.

Countdown-

2 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
86 days until Thanksgiving in California

Acting

Thursday evening-
After work Spencer and I ate Subway quickly and headed off to the temple! It was much needed and I enjoyed it very much. I learned a few new things and felt spiritually uplifted. Afterwards we relaxed at home together and watched a few Shake it Up episodes. And I slept beautifully!

Friday-
When I woke up I listened to a few songs and watched a Jessie episode. Then I decided it would be cool to try out for a Disney show even if it was for an extra. Or even in any movie (as long as it wasn’t a bad movie). So I just applied to One Source Talent. Just to see if anything happens, but you never know. And I know if they ask for money that it’s not legit. We will just see =]
Then I watched a few Grey’s Anatomy episodes. Then I got all pretty for work! Another laid back day at work. Just watching Sonny with a Chance on YouTube. Too bad the show had to end and change to something else.
It’s Friday!!! And I’m feeling pretty good today, and I’m very thankful for that.
After work we will probably clean up our house a little bit. Then enjoy evening together.
Saturday we will be going to Idaho to celebrate Cache’s birthday, sadly my dad won’t be there but everyone else will be! =]
Sunday it’s going to be an exciting day in Nursery!

Countdown-

5 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
89 days until Thanksgiving in California

Unbroken

Wednesday evening-
After work we ate real quick and then headed to the church. We both had meetings. My nursery meeting went fairly well and I feel really good about my calling and the sisters I will be working with. After the meeting I went home and sang a few songs (can’t wait until I can sing lots of songs without cracking every note). I posted it on Facebook if you want to see it. Then we watched some TV shows (I think, it’s kind of all a blur right now). Then slowly got ready for bed and tossed and turned most of the night.

Thursday-
Today is one of those days where I just want to stay home and curl up on the couch and watch TV. I did not sleep very well at all last night, I just wanted to scream or punch a wall. I like my sleep (which is funny since I didn’t feel like going to bed until like 11pm last night). But I was too hot and then my body ached and my mind was just going none stop. This is TMI but it’s my blog so I will just say what I feel like saying. So I’m PMSing and I have so many mean comments that come to mind when people say things and I’m trying so hard to hold it all in. I don’t want to snap at anyone and hurt their feelings. And then the pain that comes with cramps is ridiculous, isn’t bleeding annoying enough. Let’s just say it is the worst of it today but I’m already ready for it to be over so I’m glad my periods are only like tops 3 days long. It’s not a bad day today but I would feel more comfortable at home alone with my TV shows; where I can cry if I feel like crying or scream if I feel like screaming. At work you just have to hold everything in because you shouldn’t bring your personal problems to work.
I was going to write a poem today so we will see if that ever gets done.
Let’s just say it’s a good thing we are going to the temple tonight, I think I need a temple day.
We have a project at work for once but it’s folding 10 pages into a small envelope which isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do. DEEP BREATHS
I’m kind of complaining which isn’t good so maybe I should stop while I’m ahead. Sorry.
Almost everyone is in a meeting today so hopefully we don’t have too many people calling for them.
After work I just plan on eating Subway for dinner and going to the temple tonight. I hope it calms me down a bit and reorganizes my emotions. Other than that I’m good and then probably will just clean when we get home from the temple.
I need a girlfriends day sometime very soon… only I don’t have many available or if there are some they aren’t close by. Sigh such is life.
I feel bad for our men when were in our PMS stage every month. Sorry Spencer, I love you!

Countdown-

6 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
90 days until Thanksgiving in California

One week left

Tuesday evening-
After work I got a call from Marinda who does voice lessons. She said she would do 4 lessons a month for $100 which is cheaper than the normal. Sadly that’s still too much sense we need to be saving money. It makes me really sad because it’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I finally found a connection to a good voice lesson person but maybe something will happen to let it happen sometime. So it took me a little bit to get over that news. Marinda wants her own studio and wants to get bands to have us perform in front of people instead of just like a little talent show. That would be really awesome, it would help me over come being shy singing in front of people and being able to finally sing really good in front of people. Oh well one day it will all work out and hopefully she can be the one to help me. Then we watched some TV for awhile. Then I headed to the church for our book club meeting about A Wrinkle in Time. In general I just like meeting up with people to talk. Not a lot of people came but we had a nice chat about the book and other random things. Then I walked home in the dark listening to my iPod. It was a nice time to just relax for a little bit.

Wednesday-
I slept okay last night. Hoping that it rains today or tomorrow like the weather says. I got up and watched Pretty Little Liars it’s either one more episode to the season finale or it’s the middle season finale. Then I downloaded a few more songs. Like Taylor Swift’s “We are never ever getting back together.” It’s a funny song, I like it! Then I hurried and got ready for work.
Not much going on at work I plan on reading a little if I can get myself away from the computer.
After work I plan on having a nursery meeting with the primary and my new leaders in nursery. I’m really excited to finally get everything organized so hopefully it will go smoothly. Then I don’t really have anything planned.
ONE week until we go to Chicago, this seems so crazy but I’m ready to get away especially if this one thing I’m hoping for doesn’t work out how I want it to. And as of today I have a feeling it won’t happen. Sigh oh well life moves on.
I need to get out and hang out with a few friends sometime very soon.

Countdown-

7 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
91 days until Thanksgiving in California

Don't Forget

Monday evening-
I worked a full day on Monday but it wasn’t too bad of a day. But when I got home I realized something. I’ve never said this before and it might not even make sense to anyone but it might make sense to others. There are times when I read a book, an article, or do research on someone that I get so into the story that I feel the way they feel. Not always and maybe that’s not normal but yesterday I read a story about someone who was anorexic for 7 years and hurt herself but she went to treatment and it’s now a daily battle in her life. I was just interested in the story and all that happened so I read up about it and watched a lot of her interviews. When I was driving home I felt very sad and not myself. I just seem to connect with people sometimes and I just need to know when to stop doing research and step away from stories.
I got home and took a shower and got into my PJ’s and took of my makeup. Then Spencer made dinner because I just didn’t feel like it.
During that evening I really wasn’t myself and I don’t care to feel that way again. It made me feel like I was 16 again and those weren’t always the greatest times in my life. I have no reason to feel that way because I have a great husband, great friends, and wonderful family. Anyways I just thought I’d share, it just happens sometimes.
Anyways Spencer and I watched a few shows yesterday and later he went to see The Uribe’s at Café Rio, I wasn’t up to visiting anyone but I feel bad I didn’t go. They brought cookies that my mother-in-law made! Yummy!
Then a little later we played a few games while watching a show. Then we headed to bed a little earlier than normal.

Tuesday-
Happy 3^rd Birthday Cache!
This morning I watched a few shows and cuddled in a blanket. It’s starting to get a little cold in our house so that means fall is just around the corner. I bought a few of Demi Lovato songs on iTunes. Than I got ready for the day and headed out to work. It’s a fairly slow day so far. This is a good and bad, good because it’s nice not to get lots of phone calls but bad because it’s too quite sometimes and then my mind just starts thinking way too much! I think I’m starting to get in a slum, I need another change again, so hit me with whatever you have planned for us.
I called this lady I know that teaches voice lessons; or I called her 5 days ago. She still hasn’t called me back; I really just want to know how much it is going to cost me. I would really love to be proud of my singing voice and know I’m singing the right way.
After work the only thing I have going on is Book Club this evening.

“You can make more friends in two months by becoming genuinely interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.”
–Dale Carnegie

Countdown-

8 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
92 days until Thanksgiving in California

14 month anniversary

Friday evening-
After work I got a letter from my good friend Stephanie who is on her mission in California! Then we went to Big Cottonwood Canyon with Jessica, J, and my mom. Jessica couldn’t remember where she went with her friend so we found a different little trail and had fun. We walked by a cool waterfall and I took a few nice pictures. Then when we got home I finally cleaned up the house, so it feels really nice now.

Saturday-
Our 14 month anniversary! This morning I headed to Massage Envy for a massage on my knots in my shoulders. They were all very friendly. The guy said your neck is gnarly because it had so many knots and so did my shoulder. In the 60 minute session he wasn’t able to get rid of them all so I will go back in about 3 weeks because I would like it all out for once. Spencer went to the store and bought Play Dough ice cream, drinks, The Lorax, and some candies! He is the sweetest guy! Then we went to see The Odd Life of Timothy Green. It is an interesting movie but a great story. Basically they couldn’t have kids so they decided to write down all the things they would like for their kid and celebrated as if they had a kid. Then they buried the box of things and it ended up making a kid. Also it kind of reminded you that adoption is just as important as having your own kid. When I was younger I didn’t ever want to adopt but now being older I want my own kid but if we could never have one or maybe all we wanted; I would be okay with adoption.
Then I hurried to Jessica’s for her purse party; Grace Adele by Scentsy. They are beautiful purses but just too expensive for me right now. But some are so big I decided that I would get one for a diaper bag in the future. =] lol
Then Spencer and I went to Ruby River for our dinner. It was a very country place but their steak was really good. Then we went to our Stake’s summer play. It was interesting…. My favorite part was actually our Bishop and his daughter sang a cute number, and another lady in our ward sang a song.
Then saw that Wish Upon a Star is now on Netflix! =]

Sunday-
I was sustained as the new nursery leader in sacrament. I was nervous but everything went really well and I’m actually really excited about this calling. I also feel really good about the sisters I will be working with. I can’t wait to get everything organized and ready to go. It was cute little Evia’s 3^rd birthday today. Then we went to Taco Sunday, yummy! Then we went to Jessica’s to do laundry. We went Geocaching with Emma, and J. They did really good walking and they found both of them pretty fast. They had a lot of fun. Then we headed back and played games with them. My favorite ones were Sorry, and trouble. Then I got to smell the fall/winter scents from Scentsy. It made me really excited about fall and Christmas! Then we came home and watched some TV episodes for the evening.

Monday-
It is Heather’s 1^st anniversary so I will be working all day today. I plan to FINALLY finish the book for book club… hopefully. Then I will just watch some TV shows and hopefully go geocaching at work on my lunch break.
Other than that there isn’t too much going on at work today like usual or anything this evening. I would like to get a few couples from our ward to go geocaching with us sometime.

Countdown-

9 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
93 days until Thanksgiving in California

THE nursery leader

Thursday evening-
Chicago trip is almost here!!!
After work I went home and we made hamburgers for dinner. Then we watched some TV for a little while. Around 7pm we met with Bro. Taft one of the counselors in the Bishopric. I am now THE Nursery Leader…. That’s a lot of pressure but I’m ready for the challenge. Then I have two other leaders who have never been in nursery before so I’m the old one (not age wise). It will be interesting at first that’s for sure, but once we get things organized it should all go pretty smoothly. =]
It will be a little hard having two callings but right now my other calling doesn’t need much until November or December.
Then we came home and I got busy on making a nursery schedule and writing down some thoughts and ideas.
We didn’t end up going to bed until about 11pm but once I went to sleep I was OUT!

Friday-
This morning I got up and ready for the day as I watched a few episodes of Grey’s Anatomy. At work I plan on doing a few more Nursery things and watch a new episode of Jessie. I called a friend of Acacia’s who does voice lessons to ask how much it would cost. I’m just waiting for a call back, I’m hoping it’s not really expensive at all because I would really love to be able to hit all the notes I can and sing really good. But time will tell she seems like a nice lady.
After work today we will be going on a semi hike with my parents, Jessica, and J. I’m pretty excited; just hope it’s not too hard on me.
Then I plan to clean up the house and get ready for bed.
Spencer and our 14 month anniversary is tomorrow. I think Spencer keeps track of that better than I do. I did when it was before a year but now it’s harder to remember how many months but I know it’s every 18^th. Usually the guy is the one that forgets Anniversaries and all of that, but not Spencer! =]

Saturday I hope to get a massage if not sometime next week, then Jessica’s purse party, and our Stake’s play.

Sunday getting everything organized for Nursery and doing laundry.

Countdown-

12 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
96 days until Thanksgiving in California

Babies brighten your day

Wednesday evening-
After work Suki and I talked on Skype for awhile. We had some good laughs and I had fun dancing. Too bad we leave so far apart from each other.
Then Spencer and I watched some TV and relaxed and enjoy each others company. A little later he gave me a blessing of comfort. It mainly said you are safe in your home and trust those that take care of our safety. And stay close to the gospel so you know when you’re in a bad situation.
I slept fairly well last night =]

Thursday-
I got ready and headed to Acacia’s around 9am and played with Evia, talked with Acacia, and held cute baby Emerson!
A baby sure can brighten your day =]
I took Evia to get some ice cream and hung out before leaving for work. Not much at all is happening at work. Just watching some YouTube videos and reading a few things here and there.
After work I’m meeting with the second or first counselor at church for a little bit. Then just plan on cleaning the house a little and hanging out with my husband!

Emerson got so big!!!

Countdown-

13 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
97 days until Thanksgiving in California

Jungle Jims

Tuesday evening-
After work Spencer and I headed to Jungle Jims with Jessica and J! (That’s a lot of J’s)
It was this awesome arcade/rides place! Anyways we bought yummy pizza, and some tokens to play games. Sadly not all their machines are working or if they were not all gave out tickets when you won something. Other than that I loved the place! The rides were all for smaller people but some adults could go on with you. We did bumper cars and this ride that goes around fast in a circle forward and backwards. I had never been on bumper cars before but it was SO much fun, I mean I didn’t like hitting people which was the point but maybe I would like it more if the cart actually was my size. I kept getting my knee it and there will be a picture of my bruise below.
One downside is I have this terrible knot in the normal spot, my left shoulder, and it makes me ornery. It’s kind of shooting into my neck and down my back. It’s one of the worst ones I’ve ever had. I’m assuming it’s from worrying about the car break in and not sleeping well. It’s driving me crazy and sometimes makes me want to cry because it’s just bugging me.
After Jungle Jims Spencer massaged it for me and I put on a warm rice pack while we watched Suite Life on Deck. I also felt a little queasy I’m assuming from that spinny ride. It helped a little but now it is bugging me this morning again.

Wednesday-
I slept better last night I was a lot more calm but I woke up once or twice a little scared. I woke up and watched Pretty Little Liars and another show while I got ready for the day. My stomach was very loud and made lots of noise after I ate breakfast this morning. It was kind of funny like it was talking to me. I also downloaded a few more songs onto my iPod.
Not much at all is going on at work. I plan to watch TV, read a book, and my magazine.
After work Spencer has meetings maybe and I will Skype with Suki for a little bit.

Happy 31st? Anniversary to my In-laws!!!

the ride that goes forward and backwards really fast

can you tell?

Bumper Cars! I love this picture of Spencer and I

Spencer rode it too... he looks a little scared

here is my leg with the bruise on it, not as bad as i thought it would be but still hurts

Countdown-

14 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
98 days until Thanksgiving in California

Paranoid

Monday evening-
After work I stopped by the grocery store and we made BLT’s for dinner. I noticed a few things with my car that I didn’t notice before. The thing under the steering wheel is open and I can’t get it to shut. Also I’m almost 100% positive someone broke in and our doors were locked. Because the trim that is kind of plastic/rubber at the bottom of the windows pops up now (especially when your roll the window up or down). I can pop it back into place but it comes out of place a lot now and I don’t like that.
I just really don’t like that I’m touching my normal day to day things in my car that someone else was touching that I don’t know. And that they could break in again because apparently it’s possible. I know want a semi new car and I want an alarm system!
I wonder if anyone else’s car by ours were broken into, no one has said anything and none of their cars look out of the ordinary. So sadly that makes me wander if one of our neighbors broke in. I don’t think so but you just never know.
We watched some TV and talked for a little bit. I stayed up as late as possible because I was not looking forward to going to sleep. We went to bed around 11:30 or 12. And I kept a light on in the bathroom and blocked our door so I would hear if someone came in. Then I left kind of a night light on in our bedroom. And I lay awake for awhile, then would drift off to sleep then wake up again. It was an on and off process.
Having someone break into anything of mine as been one of my worst fears. Now that it has come true (even though nothing bad happened) I’m even more paranoid/worried. I think that people don’t really think it’s a big deal and yeah it probably isn’t but it didn’t happen to you and you weren’t there. So it’s affecting me and so I need to talk about it and I haven’t really been able to accept for on my blog. So it’s been hard on me. I’m trying to remind myself that God will protect me and everything will be okay but I also just need to calm myself down. It’s going to take a little while. I just have to go through all the possibilities before I can set my mind at ease.


Tuesday-
I slept in this morning because it is easier to sleep when it’s daylight outside. Then I got up and watched some TV before getting ready for work. I really dreaded 11:10 when I needed to walk out to my car. I slowly walked out there and nothing seemed wrong of course so I just slowly got in the car. I just REALLY wish our automatic locks would work ALL the time. GR stupid electrical system in our car. I love my car a whole bunch but I’m starting to feel like it’s time to get a newer car. I know new cars are more likely to get broken into but they can be harder to break into and they can have an alarm system and I would just feel safer. I feel bad that I don’t feel safe getting in my car anymore. My car feels like its been invaded and it doesn’t feel like my car anymore. I should enjoy and feel safe about going in it. I know I’m over thinking and over reacting, just deal with it.
Not too much going on at work today so I will try to make myself read this book for book club and then watch a show here and there. Oh and I used a quarter to get Mike & Ike’s and it took my quarter AGAIN, it was fixed just a little bit ago. Why can’t they put the Mike & Ike’s in the section that doesn’t steal your quarters? GR!! I’m just having an off day.

After work we will be going to Jungle Jims with Jessica & J for the evening. I’m in need of a vacation but at the same time I’m worried about leaving our car here without checking up on it.

Countdown-

15 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
99 days until Thanksgiving in California

Car Break In

Friday evening-
We watched some Netflix and went to Baskin Robins, YUMMY ice cream. We talked a little bit and learned a few things.

Saturday-
We slept in for a little bit. Then I went to Sandy for Cami to do a Mary Kay thing for me. When I came back we got ready and headed to Tooele for the evening. Stephanie, Rick, Jessica, and J were there. We went to a used furniture store where I found this GORGEOUS peacock plate for a dollar, and then a few other stores we found cute baby clothes for Jade, bought yummy cupcakes, and found a skirt for 2.50 =]
We play Yahtzee and Rumikub that was super fun! And we had a wonderful meal, one of dad’s buddies stopped by to eat with us. I felt Jade kick, it felt more like a little flutter but it was cool. Then they all left and Spencer and I stayed and talked with my parents for a little bit. We came up with some cool things. I’m super excited to re arrange our place; I get bored of the same style after awhile.
Then we watched some TV while I folded the laundry and put it away. I was super tired so I ended up going to bed around 10:30.

Sunday-
I was startled awake around 1:30 and saw Spencer leave the bedroom (he never leaves the bedroom in the middle of the night) so the first thing I thought was someone was taking him out of our bedroom. Or that something was wrong and I wasn’t sure if I should get up and go after them or wait and see if he comes back. He came back; he just got up to blow his nose.
In sacrament meeting we learned about people’s experience on the Trek this past week and then forgiveness. There were so beautiful stories. In nursery we had about 5 kids and none of them fought so it was a great day! It was a fairly calm day. We had a few moments of no one listening in lesson time but it was quickly solved!
After church I went home and made a packing list for Chicago so I won’t forget anything. Then later when Spencer came home we went on Skype with Bishop to talk about what to do when were in Chicago. Then I took a 1 ½ hour nap and Spencer took a 2 ½ hour nap. Then we made yummy pizza and did the dishes. Then just relaxed and watched some TV together.

Monday-
I have a busy couple of days this week, so no more relaxing apparently. I slept in this morning and finished watching the shows I hadn’t finished last night. Then I hurried and got ready and curled my hair for the day.
I had a cool thought that when Spencer and I have kids that we will get them a beanie baby that has the same birthday as them. =]
Then I headed outside to leave for work…..
When I start thinking of this moment I tear up because it’s something you never think will happen to you and I’m still in shock even though it wasn’t that big of a deal.
I slowly approached my car and noticed that something wasn’t right. And everything started flooded into me at once. The front door was partly open and I opened it to find the front seat slid ALL the way back, the compartment opened with our papers all over the floor, then I noticed all the doors are unlocked, the back seat was cluttered, and the trunk was popped open. So I’m just standing there thinking oh my gosh someone broke into our car what do I do. I called Spencer and my voice was shaky and I was trying to explain what happened. I looked in the truck and noticed our 24 hour backpack was opened and I don’t think anything was missing from it though. Then our landlord randomly pulled up and parked next to me.
So I told Spencer goodbye and told our landlord what happened. He said to file a report even though nothing is missing.
I am assuming it happened sometime this morning or our car battery would have been dead when I started it. They must have been looking for something because they didn’t take anything that I can tell. But just to know that someone was that close to me thinking of stealing from me. And that someone I don’t know was in MY car and touching MY things. It’s just really creepy to think about and I’m just glad I don’t keep anything of value in my car.
There were no broken windows and sometimes our car doesn’t automatically lock but usually we can tell so then we manually lock them. So the car shouldn’t have been unlocked but maybe they found a way in by not breaking our windows. There is a slight chance that the door was unlocked though.
I’m just glad I didn’t catch them in the act but if they do it in the day time it makes me even more scared to leave my house at night alone. Ugh! Why do people have to steal and break into things it’s very rude. I know they don’t care but I’m really upset about this.
I will call the police and make a report on my break even though they didn’t steal anything. It does make me want to clean up my car though and double check.
My day isn’t bad it just took me off guard and almost brought me to tears but I had to go to work so I had to keep myself under control.
Our phones are ringing a lot at work but other than that I plan on reading the book for book club and then watching some shows on TV.
After work we don’t have anything special planned.
It’s going to be hard to push this break in out of my mind….. Deep Breaths

Have a great Monday!

Butterfly/Peacock Plate

Countdown-

16 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
100 days until Thanksgiving in California

Dreaming of a story

Thursday evening-
After work I relaxed for a little bit and ate some dinner. Then was on Skype with Suki for almost 2 hours. That’s just how we do it! =] We don’t always have something to say every second but it’s nice to have someone to talk to (semi face to face). Then Spencer came home a little early from his last day of school!!!! Now we have to take on a new routine for a while. We watch some Suite Life on Deck for a little bit. Then we had some laughs and good conversation about future ideas.

Friday-
I got up this morning slowly. I just really am loving sleep lately but it could just be because I’ve been remembering my dreams and they make good stories. This morning I decided to write a book about a dream I had last night. There are A LOT of holes to the story so that’s going to be the parts I really need to work on and make up. I’m really excited about it; hopefully this one will really stick! I think I’m going to call it “They who live under the stairs” or “They who live in the basement”. Then I slowly got ready for the day. I decided on my natural curl and just mascara and eyeliner. It looks pretty good, just kind of going for a casual look today because it’s Friday!
Not too much is happening at work I will probably just work on the book and watch some movies.
I love the song “Somewhere only we know” it’s just beautiful.
After work I’m still deciding what is for dinner but we will finally have some time to spend together.
Saturday I’m going to this Mary Kay thing in Sandy for my friend then probably heading out to Tooele to do laundry and because Stephanie, Rick, Jessica, and J are there until Saturday evening we might as well have some family time.
Sunday we will be back in church and it’s going to be a crazy day I can just feel it but I did miss nursery last week.

Enjoy the weekend!

Countdown-

19 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
103 days until Thanksgiving in California

Baby Lucas

Wednesday evening-
After work I watched some TV for a little bit then around 6:45pm I headed to Kelsey’s place (Suki’s old apartment) for the Jean party. I bought a maxi shirt, maxi things are just so comfortable and you can easily make them modest if they aren’t. Then I just relaxed and talked with Kelsey, Katlynn, and Christina. We had a pretty good conversation about marriage and the stages in our lives. It was nice to just sit and talk with girls that are in the same stage of their life as you. Then I was home around 9pm and Spencer and I watched some TV and talked for a little bit. We went to bed around 11 and I was exhausted!!
Lucas Miles Peacock born 8/8/12 @ 3:58pm weighing 8lbs 2 oz. and 19 ¾ inches long. He is a cute chubby baby and we welcome him (too bad we won’t see him until November)
We now have so many new baby names to remember.
Lucas Miles  (Nephew #5)
Mason Levi  (Nephew #4)
Emerson Paul (baby in our ward)
Nixon James (baby in our ward)
I now have to pause and think which baby boy i'm talking about so i dont get the name wrong lol

Thursday-
This morning I slept in a little bit and then headed off to my Jaw appointment. They say all is looking good and I probably won’t need to come back in until 6 more months. CRAZY!!! That will be in 2013 haha
Anyways so that was good news and then I came home and we figured out a few insurance issues. We should get about half of our money back from paying about 1700-1900 dollars for my jaw. Yay! Then I watched some TV shows while I slowly got ready for the day.
Not much is happening at work. After work its Spencer’s LAST day of classes for this semester!! Woot Woot and I will just clean the house, Skype with Suki, and go for a run before he gets home =]
It’s a HOT day today!

Everyone enjoy your Thursday… it’s almost the weekend again!

Lucas!

Countdown-

20 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
104 days until Thanksgiving in California

Nephew # 5 is on his way!

Tuesday evening-
Work went by really fast. Next thing I know I look at the time and its 4:45pm. Then after work I went home and had some dinner. Then I went to see Cynthia and her baby Nixon. He is so stinkin adorable. And they both seem to be doing really well. It was nice to sit and talk to her for a little while. He slept the whole time I held him. She then changed his diaper and I fed him and burped him! Yay and he didn’t even really cry, I just felt really proud of myself. I’m just practicing as much as I can before I become a mother it’s always good to practice. Then he went back to sleep, he doesn’t have his eyes open too much but I saw them a little bit. We also watched the Olympics a little bit too. Gymnastics is my favorite thing to watch on the Olympics.
So lately my face has kind of been breaking out again so apparently birth control was keeping my acne under control.
Funny story: I had a pimple like right under my right nostril that needed to be popped. So I pushed at it from two sides with my pointer fingers to push it together to make it pop. Doing that made me have to sneeze. It was hilarious no matter how many times I did that I either sneezed or almost sneezed. I didn’t know there was a trigger spot to make you sneeze. It was so funny.
Oh and from like 12 to 8ish I had a lower right abdominal pain. Like someone was poking me on and off. It was weird, almost like a cramp feeling but not. It’s gone now but I tried Google to see what it was and nothing really fit the description. I’m just glad it’s gone.

Wednesday-
Nephew #5 is on his way! I was hoping he would come before I had to post this blog but I will just do it on tomorrow’s blog. Too bad we won’t see him until November but that’s still better than never! Hopefully all is going well. Dianne got to Maryland just a few hours before Erin’s water broke so it was really perfect timing!
I slowly got ready this morning and did a few things. Then I did Core 20 Class and watched Pretty Little Liars and a few other shows.
I cut up some fruit for part of my lunch today and headed off to work. I am now just relaxing. Just plan on reading or watching YouTube videos today like normal. Other than that life is still going really well, and I’m pretty happy about that! But why wouldn’t life be great when you have these new little baby boy’s coming into the world; such a blessing!
After work I just plan on maybe cleaning the house or going to see Acacia, Evia, and Emerson… it’s been awhile since I’ve checked in on them. =]

Cute little Nixon

Core 20 Class... i was feeling good and silly so i thought i'd change it up a bit

Countdown-

1 day until Spencer is out of this semester
21 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
105 days until Thanksgiving in California

Baby Mason

Friday evening-
After work we went to Arby’s for dinner and then drove to Park City! We went to a Disney concert for Spencer’s music class. It was fairly nice but it got chilly really fast. There was a lot of people there drinking wine which I thought was weird for a Disney concert. Then I saw Brooke the lady from Studio 5, comes on at 11am. I thought that was pretty cool. The concert was pretty good and so were the singers. We left a little earlier so we wouldn’t run into traffic.
It was also Dianne’s 20th Birthday!

Saturday-
I got up around 6am to get ready for our drive up to Idaho. We left around 7:30am. It was a nice cool morning! I read for part of the trip. Around 10am we stopped in Pocatello to see Jon, Mallorie, and Cache! Cache says Holla all gangster and was playing with his fire breathing dragon. He got all sad when we had to leave, and so did I. We stopped at Jack in the Box for lunch and finished our journey to Rexburg. I was able to hold Mason for a second and then he peed on me. Oh well! Lol Then we saw baby kittens at Trulee’s house so we played with them. Then we headed out to Albertson’s to get groceries to make dinner on Sunday. Around dinner time I held Mason again and he was so small and sweet. Around 10pm when most went to sleep Karen, Steve, Spencer, and I went to Nielsen’s Frozen Yogurt, it wasn’t too bad but nothing super special. A guy named Steve Nielsen made it in 1980’s.

Sunday-
We slept wonderfully and slept in for a little bit. We went to Jessica and Mike’s ward… noisy, loud, and cold. I didn’t really hear much of what people sad but glad we went to church. Then Spencer and I made four chicken pot pies for the whole family for lunch/dinner. They turned out and great and everyone seemed to like them which made me happy. I love making food that people love. We then played a lot of card games like Skip Bo, Dutch Blitz, and Phase 10. I love playing lots of games. We played with the kittens some more. We also had yummy cinnamon rolls thanks to Dianne. We left to go back to Salt Lake around 730pm and around 830 we stopped at McDonalds real quick for dinner. We arrived home around 11:30, but it was a fairly nice drive and we had some good conversations.

Monday-
So I was thinking how life seems so amazing for Spencer and I right now and I wouldn’t want to change a thing. But then I started thinking when is the bad going to happen. Usually when life is really good then it means a challenge is going to come. But I shouldn’t think that way I should enjoy the happiness right now. We slept in this morning and around 1030 I went to Trends to get my hair trimmed and my eyebrows waxed. The girl Cassidy that did it all was super nice. We had a nice conversation and she cut my hair so that she didn’t make me lose much length and my eyebrows look great! I made an appointment for in 9 weeks because it’s good to keep up on your trimming your hair.
Then Spencer and I went to Costco and Wal-Mart to get some groceries. It was a HOT day! We then headed out to Lagoon for my work get together. I won a $30 Smith’s gift card. And we rode on one ride but after dinner we just were ready to go home. I do feel a little bad because Spencer had never been before and I wanted him to try out all the rides but he didn’t really feel like doing it so oh well. After relaxing for a little while we put all the clothes away, did the dishes, and cleaned up the house a little. 

Tuesday-
This morning I slept in a little but MADE myself get up and finally work out. I did HIIT 15 class, holy smokes! I had never done a HIIT class yet and you go from high intensity to high intensity pretty much the WHOLE time. I felt like I was going to throw up a few times but I was like don’t get sick you can finish this. My legs felt like they were going to fall off. Then I slowly got ready and did my hair. I finished this movie called “Sliding door”. It showed how the girl missed the train but what if she had made it. So it goes from 2 parts of her life. But weather she missed it or not her life would have been slightly different but ended up with the same results. It was just kind of interesting to see all of that.
Then I headed off to work, it’s a fairly average day today. Just have A LOT of papers to fold right now and just plan on watching some YouTube videos today. =]

This was the black kitty

This was the fluffy one out of the two yellow ones. (look at their eyes)

I caught him climbing the tree. LOVE this picture

HIIT 15 Class

hehe this is one of my other favorites too

Cute little Mason!

Me holding Mason

Okay in Park City there is this tree FULL of hanging shoes, and i didn't get a picture last time but this time i got one. isn't that so cool??? hopefully you can see it

Uncle Spencer & Mason

It's hard to see but all three kitties are climbing up the tree and the mommy is laying on the ground but she eventually jumps up in the tree as well

Tree Hugger haha

Spencer makes the kitty dizzy

                                                  This one is cool to watch but the noise was REALLY weird (but you don't need to hear anything, just watch it)

Countdown-

2 days until Spencer is out of this semester
22 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!
106 days until Thanksgiving in California

(no more quota time was left for me at work and i forgot to post it last night

Disney Concert

Thursday evening-
After work I went home and watched some TV while I ate dinner. Then afterwards I cleaned the house. Cleaning the house while playing music is really therapeutic it’s just getting me off my butt to do it! Music can make so many things a lot more fun to do. Then I was going to do the 40 minute stretch and I started it and then remembered how much I hate it! So I did maybe 5 minutes off it then stopped. Then I started watching some YouTube videos, mainly from the Ellen show. She is just hilarious with her games, dancing, and even the guests that come on the show. I would love to go to a taping of her show sometime in the future.
Then Spencer came home and we relaxed for a little while. Then I finished watching a few things and went to bed around 11pm.

Friday-
I slept fairly well but had to make myself get up and workout. I needed to work out so I wouldn’t fall into another crack. I was going to do the 45 EZ Class but then before it started I was like no I’m going to do the 55 EZ Class. I did pretty darn good and I really like that one now. I don’t like that it takes 55 minutes but I really like the movements and the pace that it goes. Then I did a 10 minute stretch. My sister Stephanie is back in the hospital, she keeps throwing up again (she’s the one that’s pregnant). Hopefully they will be able to figure out why she keeps getting so sick and that all goes well.
Then I curled my hair, I love when my hair is curled it just takes about 30 minutes or so to make it this way. But I love it!!! =]
Not too much is happening at work but I am starting to get a headache and I’m feeling hungry so I’m going to eat some food and then watch some TV shows and read a little bit. I also plan on writing my friend Stephanie who is on a mission.
On a side note I am off birth control and we are going to try for a baby! =] Yesterday I watched this YouTube video called “The amazing Sperm race”, and it was incredibly well done. It was so interesting to see what all is happening and I learned so much. The body is incredible!
After work Spencer and I are going to Park City to see a Disney Concert, it’s the last one for his Music class at school. I’m really excited to go hear it.
Then Saturday we are going to Idaho to see baby Mason and the rest of the family and we will stay there until Sunday.
Then on Monday I have a work party at Lagoon so Spencer and I will be there. I probably won’t blog until Tuesday unless I have time.

Have a great weekend!! Time sure flies by



Countdown-

6 days until Spencer is out of this semester
26 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!

55 EZ Class (i've lost track of days)

Twitter

Wednesday evening-

After work Spencer and I relaxed for a little bit. Then he headed off to church for meetings. Then I was on Skype with Suki for about 2 hours, we had a great conversation! =] Woot Woot
Then afterwards I went running to the church and had to stop because I had a side cramp. OUCH! I don’t have a picture for that day but it is technically Day 6 I think.
I was sure sore on Wednesday but I guess that’s a good thing it just makes everything harder to do. After stopping at the church Spencer and I headed home to have a wonderful evening together.
He is the love of my life… =]

Thursday-

This morning I didn’t work out… I should of I just really need a good stretch so tonight I will do a 40 minute stretch and maybe some ab workouts. Then I will do a good workout Friday morning =] I really need to keep this up and not get lazy again. Come on Holly!
Other than that I watched two movies this morning and got ready for the day.
Not much is going on at work. Before work I filled up the car! LOVE seeing it on F. Just going to watch some shows and maybe read a book.
So crazy! This morning I read on Twitter from Debby Ryan that September 2nd she will be in Illinois for a meet and greet at this Last Fling festival thing. That’s crazy because I will be in Illinois then, and she will only be 40 minutes away how can I NOT go meet her??? I know it’s a Sunday but one thing I have on my to-do list is to meet at least one celebrity that I think is cool. We still are discussing if I can go, or at least I go and the guys do something else so they don’t have to wait in line. But it would mean a whole bunch to me if I could that.
Anyways so that’s exciting news and it will be even more exciting if I do end up meeting her =]
Anyways on another note Cynthia in our ward had her baby boy last night at 10:55pm. He weighs 8 lbs. 10 ounces and 21 ½ inches long. I don’t remember what his name is though but everyone is doing great. So we are done with delivers in our ward until around November. =]
I can’t believe it is already Thursday and almost Friday. Time is sure flying by when you are enjoying life!

Countdown-
17 days until Spencer is out of this semester
27 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!

Mason Levi Hill =]

Tuesday evening-
Mason Levi Hill born on July 31^st 2012 @ 11:26am; 5 lbs, 13oz, 18 inches long! YAY Nephew #4
After work I went home to eat dinner and watch a few “I didn’t know I was pregnant” episodes… they are crazy!! Then I did a few ab workouts. After awhile I went and picked up Spencer from school. Then I felt like going for a run so around 8:30pm I went for a run. I did a slow steady pace all the way to Smith’s… which is normally a 15 minute walk or so. Then I turned around and walked for a little bit and then ran on and off. It took MAYBE 8 minutes or so. I felt like I was DYING afterwards. I was coughing up a long and kind of felt like I was going to throw up. But I did it and I felt great afterwards. It will just take some time to be able to run for longer. Then we relaxed and watched some TV while Spencer did much needed homework.
I was ready for bed around 10pm but didn’t fall asleep right away.

Wednesday-
I woke up around 6:00 this morning to get ready. I went over to Jessica’s and we went to Eagle Mountain to pick up J from his dad’s for the day. J is just growing up so much! We had fun on the way back; we were dancing to music and J was embarrassed by us. Good times with Jessica and J! Then I headed home to relax a little before work.
I plan on maybe running tonight and doing some more ab workouts while Spencer is at the church having meetings.
Not too much going on at work; surprise surprise! I am a little tired though but I will make it through, just need some food in my system.
Just going to watch a few shows and read some more out of a book. I’m just a little sore today but I will get through it! I can’t believe it’s already August! =]

Day 5- ab workout and Run

Mason!!!

Countdown-

18 days until Spencer is out of this semester
28 days until Chicago/Iowa!!!