Leap Day 2012

Last night we made this yummy pasta. It’s just a layer of white sauce, then red sauce, then cheese, then pasta noodles, and then repeats. It turned out really good. I loved it =] Then we watched Pretty Little Liars… next week I believe we find out who “A” is! Then I wonder if there will be another season or not. Then I looked over the puzzle we are trying to finish until our Home Teachers came. They always teach really good lessons. This time it was about fasting. And I always fasted but I don’t think my heart was ever really in it. Or maybe I was fasting for things that didn’t need to be solved. Either way I’ve never had a fasting experience to share. It just made me realize I need to do better when I fast. Maybe also fast more for others than myself unless I have a very important matter I need to fast for. This coming fast I think I’ve decided to fast for my friend Becky and her family, especially her dad, because he has had cancer for awhile and I can tell it’s really straining. It’s something I can do without having to be there since she is all the way in Michigan. =]

Then I watched the Lying Game and got ready for bed. I love cuddling next to Spencer. He is just an amazing husband! The End =]

Since it is Leap Day, we decided to do something random and crazy but I’m not sure what yet. And we only have like 30 minutes together before he has meetings tonight. I was thinking how COOL would it be to have a kid born on the leap year because then they would have two birthday dates; February 29^th and March 1^st. =]

I slowly got myself up this morning. Once I’m up and going I’m fine but man is it hard to get out of bed. I went to go get my oil changed in the car. Luckily I got there before 8 other people so I was in and out in a reasonable time and it was a fairly good price =] And thankfully they didn’t say anything else was wrong with my car so that makes me feel good. I love my little Honda Civic, we’ve been through a lot together and I hope we have even more amazing memories before its time for you to go. There are a few more good years left in you, I can feel it. =]

Then I went home until it was time to go to work. Man is it windy out today but sometimes its fun. We are supposed to have a lot of crazy weather these next few days and I am kind of excited. It’s nice to have a storm every now and then.

Today is fairly decent at work. A lady that comes in occasionally brought me a cookie, its one of those really good soft sugar cookies with AMAZING frosting. It’s in a shape of a 3 leaf clover with white frosting and green and yellow sprinkles. Yummy!

Then I read “Standing in Holy Places” talk by: Thomas S. Monson for my institute class on Thursday. It was really good.

A few questions we had to answer:

1. What do you think President Monson means by “moral compass?” A person’s natural instinct to do what is right and avoid doing wrong. Anything which serves to guide a person’s decisions based on morals or virtues. Spencer added: Compass points North. Think of north as what is right. If the moral compass is pointing in directions other than North we are heading in the wrong direction as a society in our morals. OR its “north” is evolving (changing) rapidly, so what we think of as right is changing rapidly.

2. Why do you think it is important to know that God is “Unchangeable from all eternity to all eternity?” Its one thing we can count on and lean on in this always changing world.

3. How can you “put off the natural man?” Staying close to the Spirit/Gospel. It will help keep us on the right path. Giving up worldly things that keep us from getting closer to God.

4. Where are the “holy places” in which we can stand? Church, temple, our homes. Also how we live our lives as individuals. Standing in the presence of the Lord.

I was able to get all the meals taken care of for a lady in our ward that had twin girls a few days ago. Hopefully all goes well and everyone that was assigned remembers to bring the meal to them. That’s a weight off my shoulder now I just need to find time the catch up on laundry and clean the house up a little more. My oh my.

Just going to read my book and type up a few pages before the end of the work day. =]

Happy Leap Day

Emma Stone

Today is one of those days where I feel like I have SO much I did to do in the next couple days. In reality it’s not really that much. For example I ended up not getting up this morning in enough time to go do a load of white laundry. Which means I need to go to the laundry place probably tomorrow so it will get done in a reasonable amount of time. But I also have to clean that day because I will be semi busy on Thursday. Just need to write down a schedule and take deep breaths lol

Yesterday we got belly flops which are jelly beans that have mistakes (they are bunched together and other errors) from my mother in law, Karen. It was super exciting and they are so good except for the flavors you get that you don’t like. Lol

Then we ate amazing pork chops that Spencer made. Afterwards we went to Smith’s to buy groceries =] we did about 80 dollars worth again, not too bad! Then watched some TV shows while Spencer did some homework. Spencer went to bed early and I stayed up to read my book. I didn’t get to bed until about 11. I wanted to finish the book but that would require staying up even later so I’m glad I went to bed when I did.

I posted this on Facebook but Emma Stone was hilarious on The Oscars on Sunday. I learned she is only 23 and she is a natural blonde but red looks so natural on her. I can’t wait for future films that she will be in to come out.

Then today just didn’t get up in enough time to do laundry, my bad. Then get an oil change in the car tomorrow hopefully I don’t forget.

Tonight I don’t have much planned but to make dinner, and read my books. =] Maybe clean up here and there a little.

I did say a little while ago I don’t mind cleaning or doing dishes as much as I used to. It does help when I’m cold because it warms me up and music helps me enjoy it more too. =]

Oh and a little while ago Spencer and I discovered that our horn doesn’t work in our car anymore. It’s nothing big but when you need to use it, it’s weird not to have one. I’m not a big horn person except for if I want to honk at a friend. It just seems weird to not have it work. It feels like a piece of the car is missing lol

I’m going to get off and read my book now. =] Have a great Tuesday

Mini Heart

Friday night Spencer and I had dinner together. Then Channelle and I went out. We tried Gravity hill, and it didn’t work for us. I can’t find anyone who knows how to do it right. Apparently you put your car in neutral and you’re supposed to get pulled backwards. Then we went to a chocolate place by the hospital in the Avenues. It’s called The Chocolatires. Very yummy chocolate and I ate a banana split =]

Afterwards we tried to find the midget village and we finally did but it’s hidden. Supposedly it’s hidden and if you try to go back there a midget guard will come out. Anyways after that Channelle dropped me off. It was nice to get out and see all the random stuff in Utah. Then Spencer and I went to bed fairly soon because it was going to be a LONG Saturday. We got up early and met up with my mom, Jessica, and J. Then we drove to Orem to help Stephanie and Rick move to Tremonton. It was a very windy day but other than that it wasn’t too bad outside. And when we were up there we visited a little with Rick’s family. Then off to good old Salt Lake City. We got home about 5pm. We didn’t do a whole lot. Spencer did some much needed homework. Then we went to Best Buy to get two movies 1. The sister Act 1 & 2 2. August Rush. Then we went to dinner at Chili’s. We wanted to go to Olive Garden but it was a 45 minute wait. Darn it. It wasn’t too bad but I should have ordered something else then the sandwich I ordered.

Then Sunday was a pretty nice day. I hurried and got up and ready for church. In sacrament they talked about missionary work. Then in nursery we had 5 kids. We had one that cried at least 3-4 times in those 2 hours over silly things. But hey they are just little kids. But what I did witness was lots of love that these little kids have. 1. We heard a lot of sorry 2. We had hugs happen even though we didn’t tell them to hug 3. We had some go up and say are you okay or what’s wrong to those that were crying.

I forgot my camera or I would have taken a picture of the kids hugging each other. It brought tears to my eyes. I didn’t cry but I could of. They just remind you every day of how easy it is to forever and love others. It was really sweet. Other than that I taught the lesson on Noah and the ark. They each got to pick up an animal picture and make the noise and we taped two of each animal up on the chalk board next to the Ark. =]

Afterwards I went home and watched some movies on Netflix until Spencer got home. We watched another movie and did some more of our puzzle and had our pizza. Then I read a little bit of my book and watched some of the Oscars. Hugo won like 5 awards so i'm thinking Spencer and I need to rent it sometime once it comes out.

I slept okay until about 4am which is when Spencer’s alarm went off because he was going to get up at 4. But I don’t think he got up until about 5am. I slept until 6am and hurried and got ready for my long day at work. I was surprisingly awake by 6:30 and I have been ever since. I’m sure half way through the day I will get a little sleepy.

I did notice I am past due on an oil change for the car so hopefully I can do that and my laundry tomorrow before work. Then just figuring out what to write for a letter to a friend for her birthday. It’s going to take a lot of thinking. Then just FHE tonight and grocery shopping.

On a random note I have a scar on my knuckle… and I just realized it looks like a mini heart. It’s super cute! <3

A lot of people are out today at work but so far it’s a fairly normal day. I will probably just make a grocery list, read my book, type up some pages, and eat food. =]

The Food Nanny

It feels like I haven’t been on here for age’s lol

Last night I was able to see Spencer for a little bit before Jessica picked me up. Then we saw The Food Nanny! She was pretty good. I mean there was some little questions I would have loved to ask but maybe some other time.

I bought her cookbook and it seems she has a lot of recipes I probably would eat. So I’m really excited to try these out.

She talked about buy from price first (cheapest) and taste second.

• Don’t eat red meats back to back
• Fresh fish or meatless food
• Don’t eat pasta back to back
• Don’t graze, know what hungry feels like

She does themes for the week which I think is a brilliant idea! There are some themes she does that I don’t really love; like Mexican but there is a few I would do. Her main point was to have the family always together for dinner as much as possible. It keeps the family closer to one another. And it kept her focused on serving meals and making everyone happy.

Her themes:

Sunday- Family Traditions

Monday- Comfort Food

Tuesday- Italian Night

Wednesday- Fish & meatless (including breakfast food)

Thursday- Mexican Night

Friday- Pizza Night

Saturday- Grill Night

My themes so far:

Sunday- Pizza Night

Monday-

Tuesday-

Wednesday- I try to do Crockpot recipes

Thursday-

Friday-

Saturday- I usually have leftovers because are schedules are always crazy

Some thoughts I would like to do but not sure where I would put them is: Grill, comfort, Italian, chicken, fish, breakfast or meatless)

She always said to eat 2-3 veggies A DAY, because a lot of people aren’t eating veggies. In my opinion because they are gross, I only like maybe 3 veggies and I wouldn’t want to only eat those 3 ALL the time. She says frozen or canned or fresh is fine. And that you shouldn’t get the small carrots in the bag you need to get the long carrots! Darn it and that’s one thing I thought I was doing well was buying at least the small carrots. Oh well. She always said you don’t put tomatoes in the fridge. I had not idea, good to learn that. (For Spencer)

I am excited to try more foods though and step out of my comfort zone. She was a really nice lady.

We got out around 9pm so Jessica and I stayed at my moms in Tooele. I did some laundry there since I was already out there. I slept in my sister, Stephanie’s, old room. There were a lot of blankets but I was just freezing for some reason and I had to get up to go to the bathroom twice which was weird because I didn’t drink much at all or eat much at all last night. Eventually I did fall asleep and when I woke up at 5:30 I was HOT because the heater started to kick in. So I just didn’t sleep well.

Around 7am Jessica and I left to come back to Salt Lake, Jerimiah got to stay with Grammy. Lucky guy. When I got home I folded the laundry and ate a little muffin and crashed until about 10:30. I had those weird types of dreams where I felt I couldn’t wake myself up but someone was in my house. AH I don’t like those dreams but some how I sleep pretty well through them. Then I got up and hurried to get ready for work.

Today seems fairly normal at work. I get a few calls back to back which can be difficult sometimes but then I have gaps of no calls. But I have things I plan on doing to keep myself busy.

After work I’m going to have dinner with Spencer, maybe something simple and then Channelle and I are going to hang out and do a few different things together. =]

Tomorrow is going to busy though, were going to help move my sister Stephanie and her husband Rick to Tremonton from Orem.

It's a fairly nice spring day outside! =] Well off to focus on work for the rest of the day.

Can’t wait until 5pm when I get to see Spencer!!

Re-energize

Last night Spencer and I hurried up and made hamburger helper for dinner. After we ate we hurried up to the church. He didn’t have any meetings tonight so he did homework while I went to my Relief Society Activity. It was pretty fun. I had a few laughs with some of the women and we learned how to make two yummy dessert recipes and learned a little about each of us. Afterwards we went home and watched Pretty Little Liar which we will find out who A is in like 2 more episodes =] It’s intense but I’m ready to know who A is. Then we did our usually reading for the night.

We slept in this morning which was really nice. Apparently I talked to Spencer in my sleep a little bit. He has no idea what and neither do I. But I do know I woke up at 4:30 and had a hard time going back to sleep. I didn’t sleep super well so it doesn’t surprise me if I did talk in my sleep. I kept thinking of everything I needed to do before I left today after work.

I got up a little after Spencer and started to vacuum and sweep the floors. I also wiped down a few counters. If I had time I will do the dishes after I get off work while I am waiting for Jessica to pick me up. Spencer isn’t going to classes tonight so I will pick him up after work and take him home and I will hurry and pack just little things I need and clean up a bit more and then off to Tooele. Jessica and I are going to Tooele to listen to the Food Nanny with my mom. I’m pretty excited to learn new things. Then we are just going to spend the night out there and leave semi early in the morning to get back for our jobs here.

You know once you’re married, leaving your spouse is one of the hardest things to do. Maybe it isn’t for everyone but for me it’s really hard to say goodbye for a night. But it’s good in a relationship to get away on your one occasionally. It re-energizes you. I read somewhere that you make a lot of sacrifices for each other when you get married. And you don’t do as much of your normal stuff as you used to. Either to make your spouse happy or you don’t have time to anymore. So if you go away for a day or a couple days you can just be you for the time being and re-energize your body. I think that’s a brilliant thought, I never really thought about it before. But I do always miss him extremely. If he ever left me for a night or more I’d be super scared. I don’t think I could sleep in a house all by myself so who knows. I might just have to take meds to get me to fall asleep. Lol

Today at work it has been kind of mild. I plan to type up more pages up for someone and then read a book.

Other than that I’m just hoping I don’t forget anything for Tooele.

On a side note I HATE ANTS!!! I found two crawling on me last night and I went NUTS! It’s fine if there are 2 or 3 on the floor (not the carpet) but when you get on me personally you all better look out! I sprayed them all like crazy and just HAD to clean as much as I could this morning.

Last night I felt like I was missing something, not forgetting to do something but missing something. It’s a weird feeling but I feel it occasionally.

I also read that they say if you are usually getting cranky or slowing down around 3pm that’s when you should listen to an upbeat song to keep you going or get something you love like Starbucks Cider or cupcakes….

Crazy Dreams

Around 4:30 Channelle came by my work and brought me a Wendy’s frosty! =] She stayed and talked to me for awhile. Then after work I met up at Subway with Spencer. I had their soup, it was pretty good. Then we did sealing’s in the temple. It was a pretty good experience. After we got home Spencer worked on homework and I colored while listening to my iPod. It’s been awhile since I’ve just had both my headphones in and listened to my music.

Then Spencer and I both read before we went to bed. I had some crazy dreams.

1. I had this sleep over with 3 friends at my old house in Michigan. I don’t remember any of the friends there. But if you got the littlest cut from anything you were going to die in 24 hours. It didn’t matter what happened. One friend got a cut and we worried for her. We tried to keep calm and convince ourselves that it wasn’t real. But she ended up dying then I got a prick on my finger and I was so worried that I was going to die. I woke up before the 24 hours were over for me.

2. Me and Spencer were walking along the sidewalk on our way somewhere. This guy came up and was threatening us out of no where. He had a gun pulled at us and then all of a sudden Spencer pulled out a gun and shot him. He collapsed and died. We both ran and hid we were afraid Spencer would get in trouble. Then I had no idea where Spencer was hiding. I was walking home and was afraid that someone was going to find me. I was hiding by a fence and women from work were walking passed and luckily didn’t find me. Then I ended up at my sister, Jessica’s, house and she had his phone and keys and I didn’t know how to get a hold of him. I was worried for his safety. It was terrifying to have to hide out especially when you had no idea where your husband was. It was scary.

Like I said pretty crazy dreams. But I slept fairly well.

This morning I slept in a little bit then woke up to watch Wheel of Fortune and Rachel Ray =] Then got ready for the day and left early to just walk around Target for a little bit.

Now just watching a few shows on hulu and reading a book to pass the day. I’ve gotten a few more phone calls then normal. GLEE DID A KELLY CLARKSON SONG FINALLY!!! They did pretty good =]

Tonight Spencer will be at the church and I will clean the house a bit until Relief Society Activity tonight. We are making 2 desserts, I’m pretty excited =] It was a pretty sunny day outside and I just had a long sleeve t-shirt one.

BookShelves

Last night after work Spencer and I went to Target. We bought Birthday Cake Oreos, they are super yummy. Also we got a big bookshelf and a small bookshelf and an Automon or however you spell it. When we got home I made Salmon Patties for dinner and we went to building the shelves. It took a little work but we eventually got them put together. Then we made a HUGE mess of the living room while sorting and moving all the books. I will attach a few pictures. It now looks amazing. It’s a lot of stuff in a small room but it came together pretty nicely. My parents are going to hate it if we ever move lol

Here is the MESS:

That took a little while but eventually we got it all together and organized and sat down to watched Once upon a time and read scriptures and journal. =]

This morning I slept in a little bit after I packed Spencer a lunch. Then went off to Jessica’s to watch The Lying Game and smash and do a load of white laundry. Then off to work.

Work is a little boring today but I’m keeping myself busy.

Later tonight Spencer and I are going to the temple and then later I will probably clean up the house a little bit more. We’ve been trying to go to the temple for awhile but we’ve been busy or it was closed. I’m excited =] It means we will probably have subway for dinner, yummy.

I can’t wait to pay off my credit card! Amen to Tax returns, they sure bring you up in the world. =]

I’m sleepy…. Its time to each something for lunch. Peanut Butter crackers!!!!

THE MESS: (the two first pictures)

 

The CLEAN: (the last 3 pictures)