The Winter

I noticed that I am doing a whole lot less of blogging these days. Sorry for that. Please know that my life isn't very exciting and therefore there is a lack of things to write about.

I have been doing a whole lot of working out these days. In fact, it seems that is the priority(which is awesome) each day after work and then I go home and crash on my couch. Today, SATURDAY(Yipee!!!), I am trying to get up the motivation to do a little tiddying of the homefront and grading but all I have gotten myself to do is: 1. Get out of bed 2. Make breakfast 3. Watch TV. I am still in front of the TV and feeling tired. I slept awesome last night. Of course, I had my three hours on the couch before wandering to bed at 3a.m.

I bought some new running shoes and that is exciting. I am probably going to write about them on my other blog, so remember to read it.

I am now off to figure out how to find motivation to do something today.

Is it Friday yet?

Sometimes when I am going to bed, I think about having to wake up in the morning. Sometimes it is depressing. I guess it shouldn't be because it is another day I get to live. Tonight I basically thought: I only have to wake up early two more times this week. That is a good thing. It isn't that I am not loving my life it is just winter!!!

I went up to Sandy tonight and enjoyed celebrating Caleb's 19th birthday. Good food, good conversation and great company!

Well. Off to sleep. Here's to only two early wake ups!

The Weekend of Fun with the Family.

I had a blast with my second family, The Bills, this weekend. The gathering was prompted by the baptism of Jordynn, Sarah's daughter. (If you don't know the story of my two families, see the sidebar, which tells the story of "My Two Families")

We always have a blast when we get together because we are pretty much hilarious. The baptism was awesome. I was reminded of my own baptism that was almost 15 years ago. It is still interesting to me how much being Mormon is now normal, even though it was such a major life change for me. Honestly, it is the best decision I have EVER made in my life. I have been blessed so much in so many ways because I discovered truth and light. I think the knowledge of a Heavenly Father who loves me and guides me is pretty much the awesomest blessing. I love Him and know He lives. I am always worried I may come off as too preachy or something because I fear that people may not want to hear about my feelings of conviction but really those feelings are the core of my existence and I don't understand why sometimes I try to hide them! I guess Sunday is the best day to have a post with that included! :)

Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE kids? Well, I do. It was fun to have all the rug rats around this weekend. Although children often seem like little beavers that we let into the house and who make huge messes and often smell, they are awesome and each moment I get to have with the wee ones is precious. I always love to hold baby Oliver and get him to smile. He is so dang cute! I also love being a human jungle gym with all the other little rascals. They also have the funniest things to say. Here is an example from Henry as we were driving to the baptism yesterday:

Henry: Alice, do you have any kids?
Alice: Henry, have you met my kids?
Henry: No!
Alice: That is because I don't have any kids yet.
Henry: Why don't you have any kids?
Alice: Because I don't have a husband yet.
Henry: Why don't you have a husband?
Alice:(thinking to myself: hmmm...good question and too complicated for a 4 yr-old mind) I just haven't found a good enough guy to marry yet. Do you think you could help me find one?
Henry:(looking out the window as if to be searching) Yes, I will try.
Alice: You could also pray that I would find one. Remember he will be your uncle.
Henry: LONG PAUSE and then in a worried voice: I don't know where to find uncles.

I thought that was very funny. Henry is already Mr. Literal!

Well, I better get ready for church and go through my Relief Society lesson one last time. I am not nervous but that makes me nervous! :)

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Happy almost Friday. I love short weeks. I am very glad it is almost the weekend. I am also excited for some time with The Bills Family. It will be a blast as always.

The highlight of the day was watching The Office. They did a flashback for most of the show and it was hilarious. I sure do love that show. I was also able to watch 24 with my friend Janette. I haven't been doing much hanging around with her and it was nice.

I think that is all I have today.

Apples to Apples is hilarious with nine-yr-olds

Happy Midweek to each and every one of you. This week has been going so much better than last week. We started a new semester at school, which means I have two classes of new students and a few other new students in my other classes. I have enjoyed my new Health classes so far and I have been impressed by a few of the students who have newly come to PE class. The classes are funny and the new PE students seem willing to take risks and participate, which any PE teacher would love.

I went on a great walk today with my good friend, Shule. We walked along the Provo River Trail and it was gorgeous today. The sun was shining, there were many ducks to look at and there was great conversation, which there always is with Shule. Being outside felt great.

I was also able to play Apples to Apples with my 7th hour. There are only two kids in the class right now and because it is the beginning of the term, they don't have much work to do during this "study hour." We played Apples to Apples today and Cassie, the tracker for that class, had her son there today. He was so funny to play with because he was very literal when he was judging our answers. He was also very truthful when he thought our ideas were silly. It made me laugh hard! IT was definitely a highlight.

I am looking forward to this weekend because many of the Bills family will be in Salt Lake City. It will be a party.

Well. I am off to bed a little earlier than usual. I think that will be good. Night!