Sunday, March 23, 2008
Happy Easter 2008!!!!!
Spring has sprung and Easter is here! This is the time of year I began to think about my ancestors and family that has passed on and what the resurrection truly means to me. I am so grateful for my Saviour and what he has done for me so I can live forever with my family.
We hope you are all enjoying your beautiful Easter weekend. We have been blessed with great weather and beautiful sunshine!!!!! YEAH
We went out to the west of Utah Lake to join family and friends for the day on Saturday. We played cards, rode 4wheelers, colored eggs, ate too much junk and hunted for over 500 easter eggs. It is a good time and a long tradition. It was a blast!
To watch the excitement on the kids faces when they found the eggs made it so worth the trip that took us 2. 5 hours to get to. :) Because of a forgettful memory, Jim and I went to the old camping spot instead of the new and thus were very late to the lunch date. Funny HA HA! It's always a good time to go camping, getting dirty, enjoying the mts, and being free from the stressors of everyday life.
Sunday morn we got up, had breakfast the kids got to see what the bunny brought and then we went to church. Our kids were pretty good as I sang in the choir and Jim was alone with them. They enjoyed church and learning about the real reason we celebrate Easter.
Now is time for Easter dinner. Since our Aunt Trudy, dads sis-in -law, died and it came as a total shock Mom and Dad Innes drove to Arizona yesterday to pay their respects and I am having Jolene, her boyfriend Dino, and Amy over for Easter Dinner. Wish me Luck!
HAPPY EASTER!!!
Monday, March 17, 2008
My one and only "Tag" post
Well, since Leslie tagged me I will post - only cuz I love her. I really am not into the tags, hehe.
10 Years Ago
I was on my mission in CA, serving in the Tujunga branch. That was my favorite area, lots of good memories there. Hope to drive through there again someday.
5 Things on my list to do Today
1. Get more details transitioned for the school's changeover to University status.
2. Finish and submit a review for RC Heli Magazine
3. Work more on my next article for the magazine, due this weekend
4. Fix a few database issues and get the bosses new computer setup started
5. Get a workout in and go to bed at a decent hour for a change
What would I do if I were suddenly a Millionaire?
Pay off all the bills, house, etc. Look for a decent piece of land somewhere and build a modest home with a flying field behind it. Give some money to our parents, they have earned it, and a little to each sibling. Take a few vacations with the kids, and then get back to normal life. Would still work no matter what - at least one job anyway.
3 Bad Habits
1. Going to bed much later than my 4:30 AM wake up time agrees with
2. Not putting my dishes in the dishwasher (its still new to me)
3. Calling people back, I am seriously horrible at it, I forget often. Emails, I am 100 times better at remembering.
5 Places I've lived
1. Lehi/Orem/Provo, UT
2. Inglewood, CA
3. Thatcher, AZ
4. Mesa, AZ
5. East Los Angeles Area, numerous cities
5 jobs I've had
1. Produce Boy at Kohlers
2. Injection Molder at Preseco in Midvale - fun times
3. Computer Tech at UVSC
4. Test Lab Manager at UniDyn
5. Now, LAN Specialist at UVU, Janitor for a Dr. Office, and an editor/writer for RC Heli Mag
5 things people don't know about me
1. I won a DARE essay contest in my younger days
2. I have never broken a bone in my body
3. I cannot roller skate or ice skate for the life of me - numerous failed outings, may try again, who knows
4. I speak spanish, but not as well as I used to
5. I love shooting, really like it, but havent been for a very long time.
Where will I be in 10 years?
Who the heck knows. I may still be at UVU, I may not. I will have a teenage daughter - so my hair will sure to have thinned.... I do hope to be a bit wiser, healthier, and not working 3 jobs by then - one would be great :) I dont know if or how many more children we might have, but we will be done by that time for sure (I will be 41). I do hope to be a good dad and husband. And on a personal note, I do hope to be better at flying my helicopters 10 years from now... I also, of course, hope my family and friends are still healthy and that I can keep in better contact with them over the years.
I tag nobody. You are all free :)
10 Years Ago
I was on my mission in CA, serving in the Tujunga branch. That was my favorite area, lots of good memories there. Hope to drive through there again someday.
5 Things on my list to do Today
1. Get more details transitioned for the school's changeover to University status.
2. Finish and submit a review for RC Heli Magazine
3. Work more on my next article for the magazine, due this weekend
4. Fix a few database issues and get the bosses new computer setup started
5. Get a workout in and go to bed at a decent hour for a change
What would I do if I were suddenly a Millionaire?
Pay off all the bills, house, etc. Look for a decent piece of land somewhere and build a modest home with a flying field behind it. Give some money to our parents, they have earned it, and a little to each sibling. Take a few vacations with the kids, and then get back to normal life. Would still work no matter what - at least one job anyway.
3 Bad Habits
1. Going to bed much later than my 4:30 AM wake up time agrees with
2. Not putting my dishes in the dishwasher (its still new to me)
3. Calling people back, I am seriously horrible at it, I forget often. Emails, I am 100 times better at remembering.
5 Places I've lived
1. Lehi/Orem/Provo, UT
2. Inglewood, CA
3. Thatcher, AZ
4. Mesa, AZ
5. East Los Angeles Area, numerous cities
5 jobs I've had
1. Produce Boy at Kohlers
2. Injection Molder at Preseco in Midvale - fun times
3. Computer Tech at UVSC
4. Test Lab Manager at UniDyn
5. Now, LAN Specialist at UVU, Janitor for a Dr. Office, and an editor/writer for RC Heli Mag
5 things people don't know about me
1. I won a DARE essay contest in my younger days
2. I have never broken a bone in my body
3. I cannot roller skate or ice skate for the life of me - numerous failed outings, may try again, who knows
4. I speak spanish, but not as well as I used to
5. I love shooting, really like it, but havent been for a very long time.
Where will I be in 10 years?
Who the heck knows. I may still be at UVU, I may not. I will have a teenage daughter - so my hair will sure to have thinned.... I do hope to be a bit wiser, healthier, and not working 3 jobs by then - one would be great :) I dont know if or how many more children we might have, but we will be done by that time for sure (I will be 41). I do hope to be a good dad and husband. And on a personal note, I do hope to be better at flying my helicopters 10 years from now... I also, of course, hope my family and friends are still healthy and that I can keep in better contact with them over the years.
I tag nobody. You are all free :)
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Tag you're IT!
Ok I was tagged even though I agree with Sarah I hate running so it's a good thing this doesn't involve it
10 Years Ago
I had just turned 16 and was surprised with a Bright Orange old regal buick. It seated a ton and was a t top! So fun, I worked at Jack N Jills Bowling alley in the diner and was very overworked and underpaid.
5 Things on my list to do Today
1. get over this crappy food poisoning so Jim can have a break
2. laundry
3. do some work for my HUGE St Pattys Service day monday
4. spend some time with kids
5. Practice my choir music for the Easter Program. We have an awesome choir!
What would I do if I were suddenly a Millionaire?
Well first a new house that I designed not Huge just a bigger kitchen few more rooms for storage and a garage! Get completely out of debt. Open my kids a college fund and invest. I would probably some of it to a charity and take Jim on a vacation.
3 Bad Habits
1. Going to bed late and having a hard time waking up when I need to TOTALLY ME!!
2. Bite my cuticles till they are sore and bleed.
3. Taking home work ie baggage of Jr High Students
5 Places I've lived
1. Vernal, UT
2. Lehi, UT
3. Cedar City, UT
4. Orem, UT
5 jobs I've had
1. Jack N Jills Bowling Alley Diner late nights, greasy food, lots of wierdos offering all sorts of things to a young pretty girl like me.
2. All American Deli (I was even flashed by a sicko working alone at night there)
3. Iron Parke Turn Services -a agency who helped those with disabilities with everyday needs, cooking, shopping, crafts, cleaning, appts.... I LOVED IT!
4. I was a census counter person in 2000 that was interesting
5. And now I work with the good old Orem Jr High kids with my 4-HAfterschool & Mentoring Program!
5 things people don't know about me
1. I broke or badly jammed all 10 toes at the same time in a trampoline accident
2. I got hit by a car in the 8th grade, flew 25 feet and didn't break a bone..
3. I tried plus sized modeling in 10 grade and was offered to move to NYC and take a shot but couldn't do it
4. I went to National History Fair in 7th grade and got one of the 8th superiors
5. I hate food.. really.. It takes me forever to decided what to eat and often I forget
Where will I be in 10 years?
That would put me at 36 so.. I will be done with having children I would think, but will have more than I have now I hope. Jo will be 14 so I will probably be the insane mom of a girl teenager hehehe! I hope to have school done and be a Radiologist and have Jim at a job he loves.
I tag Ashley McKinnon, Hayley Haws, and my hubby Jim.
10 Years Ago
I had just turned 16 and was surprised with a Bright Orange old regal buick. It seated a ton and was a t top! So fun, I worked at Jack N Jills Bowling alley in the diner and was very overworked and underpaid.
5 Things on my list to do Today
1. get over this crappy food poisoning so Jim can have a break
2. laundry
3. do some work for my HUGE St Pattys Service day monday
4. spend some time with kids
5. Practice my choir music for the Easter Program. We have an awesome choir!
What would I do if I were suddenly a Millionaire?
Well first a new house that I designed not Huge just a bigger kitchen few more rooms for storage and a garage! Get completely out of debt. Open my kids a college fund and invest. I would probably some of it to a charity and take Jim on a vacation.
3 Bad Habits
1. Going to bed late and having a hard time waking up when I need to TOTALLY ME!!
2. Bite my cuticles till they are sore and bleed.
3. Taking home work ie baggage of Jr High Students
5 Places I've lived
1. Vernal, UT
2. Lehi, UT
3. Cedar City, UT
4. Orem, UT
5 jobs I've had
1. Jack N Jills Bowling Alley Diner late nights, greasy food, lots of wierdos offering all sorts of things to a young pretty girl like me.
2. All American Deli (I was even flashed by a sicko working alone at night there)
3. Iron Parke Turn Services -a agency who helped those with disabilities with everyday needs, cooking, shopping, crafts, cleaning, appts.... I LOVED IT!
4. I was a census counter person in 2000 that was interesting
5. And now I work with the good old Orem Jr High kids with my 4-HAfterschool & Mentoring Program!
5 things people don't know about me
1. I broke or badly jammed all 10 toes at the same time in a trampoline accident
2. I got hit by a car in the 8th grade, flew 25 feet and didn't break a bone..
3. I tried plus sized modeling in 10 grade and was offered to move to NYC and take a shot but couldn't do it
4. I went to National History Fair in 7th grade and got one of the 8th superiors
5. I hate food.. really.. It takes me forever to decided what to eat and often I forget
Where will I be in 10 years?
That would put me at 36 so.. I will be done with having children I would think, but will have more than I have now I hope. Jo will be 14 so I will probably be the insane mom of a girl teenager hehehe! I hope to have school done and be a Radiologist and have Jim at a job he loves.
I tag Ashley McKinnon, Hayley Haws, and my hubby Jim.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
I have to post this because its just funny. Dad Innes always falls asleep while we are there .. even if its not on Sunday. You know what they say early to bed, early to rise makes a man.... Dad is pretty wise I'd say but this pic with the giant teddy bear doesn't back that up too much.. HE HE
**JIMS NOTE: Its a funny pic, but in dad's defense - Jo was sitting there with grandpa and the bear just seconds before; but you know Jo - cant stay in one place for very long :)
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Getting Old but better looking!!!
This past week it was my turn to have a birthday, 13x2 I tell my students. (that's 26 btw)
I have accomplished in my 26 years but man has just flown by too quickly.
My weekend, I stayed home with kids while Jim went flying Sat and really enjoyed getting things done and playin with the kids. Jo has been sick so it wasn't soo fun for her but she is getting better now and Ryker has it. :(
Sunday, with sick kids, Jim offered to stay home while I attended church alone. I hate to admit it was nice to actually feel the spirit and take in the testimonies born for once without handing out pretzels, taking walks, coloring.... BUT I do love my kids!
After church we went to Mama Innes' house. It was nice to see her as she has been in Phoenix with Crystal and Richie and the new baby D. Who is sooo cute!
MOM made delicious red sauce enchiladas for dinner. Usually I am not a huge fan of any kind of enchilada sauce red or green but these were TASTEY! She is such a good cook!
After hanging out with the family and helping Ang create her new blog we ate the cake. Mom was very thoughtful and remembered I don't really prefer regular cakes, especially chocolate so she served an angel food cake with berries, cool whip and ice-cream. One of my favorite light desserts! It was delicious!!! THANKS MOM INNES
Monday on my actual B-day I got to go to lunch with my own little family, @ MIMI's CAFE it was good. That night I got to endure a VERY HARD and time consuming chemistry test in Lehi.
Afterwards, we had another little party at The Herberts house with PAPA JOHNS PIZZA my favorite and again a delicious white cake and ice cream. It was a good time. Thanks for everyone who took part in it. Being with family is the best of times for me, making my birthday a great one! Now... if I could just pass that chemistry test.... hmm keep your fingers crossed!
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
HAPPY FACTORY update!
If you want to come help make toys for the less fortunate children of the world. We have booked the 8-12 session on Sat. March 8th that's this SAT... let me know
Saturday, March 1, 2008
THE CUTEST KIDS EVER
Our cute kids showing off for RC HELI this is the magazine that Jim writes for located in CA and a pic of them in the tub. Jo got these watering coloring tablets in her stocking from Santa and we are just getting around to using them. It helps here learn what colors make what?
leslie
GIVE SOMETHING BACK!!!!
WANT AN OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE?
I have tentatively scheduled a session at the Happy Factory in Orem for next Sat or one of the evenings if you can. If any of you don't know what this its a great service to children all over the world that was started in Cedar City Ut years ago check it out at www.happyfactory.org They take scraps of wood, from local cabinet shops and make make little toys cars for kids who don't have much.
I have tentatively scheduled a session at the Happy Factory in Orem for next Sat or one of the evenings if you can. If any of you don't know what this its a great service to children all over the world that was started in Cedar City Ut years ago check it out at www.happyfactory.org They take scraps of wood, from local cabinet shops and make make little toys cars for kids who don't have much.
So this is about service and I have booked a date for 7 adults to come and make the toys. I need people to run bandsaws, drill and sand the toys. Then I will take the toys to my school for their service project to dip in mineral oil and then assemble for one of the service projects.
If any of you in the area want to come join the fun I could use your help! This is an opportunity to give something back.
ALSO if any of you want to come help at Service Day St- Pattys day from 3-5 I need you there too.
We will be doing variety of projects hopefully. We are going to do the toys, make ABC books for Kids on The Move, tie a twin quilt for the hospitals and make some fleece ones where you just cut and tie, and we are going to hopefully help Mountainland Head Start out with coloring and cutting and laminating some of their projects for the teachers. I will also have Pizza there for dinner. So come play with us!
SERVICE PROJECT and MENTORS
Hey All
I hope you are doing well. I am looking forward to a nice day tomorrow as is Jim. I am with MARAN no more snow please!!!! I want to play at the park too and ride bikes, and just be outside in the sunshine.
So besides loving my job, being busy, prepping for a CHEM test Monday, being a mom and the responsibilities that come with that I am loving life and that it's the weekend! However, I am still working so I need some advice and some volunteers...
1st of all I need mentors for my Orem Junior High kids. I have 7 kids who needs mentors. A mentor is someone who wants to dedicate 30mins-2 hours of their week to a youth ager 12-14. If you are interested or want to more let me know...
ALSO...
I am in a bit of a bind...
I have only 2 weeks from tomorrow to get a HUGE Service Project together for my Afterschool kids. There will be about 40-60 of them and it has to be done at the school. ANY IDEAS would be much appreciated as I know you all have awesome advice.
I wish you all a nice weekend.. get out and enjoy the rays, I know I will.
I hope you are doing well. I am looking forward to a nice day tomorrow as is Jim. I am with MARAN no more snow please!!!! I want to play at the park too and ride bikes, and just be outside in the sunshine.
So besides loving my job, being busy, prepping for a CHEM test Monday, being a mom and the responsibilities that come with that I am loving life and that it's the weekend! However, I am still working so I need some advice and some volunteers...
1st of all I need mentors for my Orem Junior High kids. I have 7 kids who needs mentors. A mentor is someone who wants to dedicate 30mins-2 hours of their week to a youth ager 12-14. If you are interested or want to more let me know...
ALSO...
I am in a bit of a bind...
I have only 2 weeks from tomorrow to get a HUGE Service Project together for my Afterschool kids. There will be about 40-60 of them and it has to be done at the school. ANY IDEAS would be much appreciated as I know you all have awesome advice.
I wish you all a nice weekend.. get out and enjoy the rays, I know I will.
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