I am not feeling well so I actually took the day off from blogging. I can hardly see the computer screen at work let alone at home...all I have to say is that I'm busy...busy...busy. I have been in nursery for church, I didn't work on Thursday or Friday because I was sicker than dirt...dirt moves and I didn't...I slept a lot on Thursday and Friday and Sunday. Saturday was Super Saturday and was a complete blast.
I have been humbled so I have to say that I am being nicer and the ladies in the ward are not so strange to me anymore!
I think my friend Toni did her triathlon this weekend too. I sure hope it went well. She had been training for that for quite awhile.
Nathan had a softball game and I didn't go because I had a fun Halloween Party Lite Candle Party. We wore costumes and hung out. It was fun! Candy does a great job with the parties!
Gotta go...even though I don't feel well, I'm going to the gym anyways!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
ABC: Extreme Home Makeover
OK everyone. Anyone ever watched Extreme Home Makeover?
I love this show. Every Sunday evening I try to watch it between 3-4 other Football games, exactly, I don't get the remote...that goes to the boss (so he thinks ;o) )
It is awesome to watch and see that families lives are changed because they decide to make choices to better their lives, their families, their communities and the lives of others.
I guess I have been in a sappy world this past week. I watched Notebook and just lost it! I cried for a good 15 minutes after it finished because I thought of my mom because she will leave this earth life in that state and who knows if my dad will be able to handle that so he might just go right next to her. That will be fine because then I'll know that Heavenly Father loves everyone and didn't want my dad to suffer anymore than needs be (or the rest of us kids for that matter).
I also watched Finding Neverland too and about died watching that when at the end Peter says that life is "magical" because it truly is. It is as long as we make good choices and follow the commandments and do what needs to be done in this life; our life will truly be magical.
I just finished watching Extreme Home Makeover and wow, that was wonderful too because a family almost had to give up their home and their daycare because of Mold and the state wanted to close them down because it was so bad...so, what happens? ABC steps in and gives back and assists them so that they can continue to help others.
Big baby...I guess you can call me that, I don't care. I am in nursery too so that doesn't help. It has been exciting. We play, we learned about animals, trees and that Heavenly Father made them for us so that we could learn and be happy. We danced, we played, we sang songs, we had treats and hung out. Those little kids are so fun, all they want to do is have fun, play, love and be loved. We prayed for the treats and for the lesson.
One thing that won't happen again is that water will NOT be given while they are eating "fishes and crackers". That won't happen again. Duh, we know that kids put food where it shouldn't be and water spills everywhere, the other sister in there with Nathan and I did that and all we did was look at each other in disbelief. We couldn't believe what we were seeing...she has been in there for a while so you'd think that she'd NOT do that. Well, she won't do it again, our our class that is for sure. Any how, it was fun. It is actually awesome to see Nathan in nursery too because the little kids cling to him. Today there were about 5 little tikes hanging on Nathan and it was a crack up because they just wanted to play with him and nobody else.
We went to the temple on Saturday morning and it was BUSY. It always is though, so that is nothing new. It was lovely for me...I learned to forgive those who have chosen to hurt me and to let it go because they will be judged by the Savior and it is my job to love and forgive them.
I've gone to the gym 4 days this last week and just love it. I ran on the tread mill for the 2nd time and ran a 22 minute mile. I have never done that in my life so give me another month and I'll be down to a 15 minute mile...it will be awesome. Lets just say that it should be that good by Thanksgiving.
We voted already. We did it by mail so it was nice to get it all taken care of.
Nathan had another ward softball game last night too. It was fun to go and watch him play. He looks better to me every time I see him and the more I am married to him.
About work now, I was told this last week that I was talked about during the division manager meeting and that I was given a lot of praise for being #1 in the division for the past 5 months! I was humbled and didn't realize that anyone even cared other than my Nathan and my parents! Well, we'll see...I really enjoy what I do and that I work with teachers, administrators, counselors and the such nationally so I don't really want to leave it but I'm always looking for something new and ironically, it hasn't happened yet which in a way, that is a good thing. I am guaranteed a position and I have a job. If I leave and go to another company, who knows, they may lay off and the last to come in will be the first to go.
I need to get some ironing done for Nathan for this week so gotta go. Have a great week.
I love this show. Every Sunday evening I try to watch it between 3-4 other Football games, exactly, I don't get the remote...that goes to the boss (so he thinks ;o) )
It is awesome to watch and see that families lives are changed because they decide to make choices to better their lives, their families, their communities and the lives of others.
I guess I have been in a sappy world this past week. I watched Notebook and just lost it! I cried for a good 15 minutes after it finished because I thought of my mom because she will leave this earth life in that state and who knows if my dad will be able to handle that so he might just go right next to her. That will be fine because then I'll know that Heavenly Father loves everyone and didn't want my dad to suffer anymore than needs be (or the rest of us kids for that matter).
I also watched Finding Neverland too and about died watching that when at the end Peter says that life is "magical" because it truly is. It is as long as we make good choices and follow the commandments and do what needs to be done in this life; our life will truly be magical.
I just finished watching Extreme Home Makeover and wow, that was wonderful too because a family almost had to give up their home and their daycare because of Mold and the state wanted to close them down because it was so bad...so, what happens? ABC steps in and gives back and assists them so that they can continue to help others.
Big baby...I guess you can call me that, I don't care. I am in nursery too so that doesn't help. It has been exciting. We play, we learned about animals, trees and that Heavenly Father made them for us so that we could learn and be happy. We danced, we played, we sang songs, we had treats and hung out. Those little kids are so fun, all they want to do is have fun, play, love and be loved. We prayed for the treats and for the lesson.
One thing that won't happen again is that water will NOT be given while they are eating "fishes and crackers". That won't happen again. Duh, we know that kids put food where it shouldn't be and water spills everywhere, the other sister in there with Nathan and I did that and all we did was look at each other in disbelief. We couldn't believe what we were seeing...she has been in there for a while so you'd think that she'd NOT do that. Well, she won't do it again, our our class that is for sure. Any how, it was fun. It is actually awesome to see Nathan in nursery too because the little kids cling to him. Today there were about 5 little tikes hanging on Nathan and it was a crack up because they just wanted to play with him and nobody else.
We went to the temple on Saturday morning and it was BUSY. It always is though, so that is nothing new. It was lovely for me...I learned to forgive those who have chosen to hurt me and to let it go because they will be judged by the Savior and it is my job to love and forgive them.
I've gone to the gym 4 days this last week and just love it. I ran on the tread mill for the 2nd time and ran a 22 minute mile. I have never done that in my life so give me another month and I'll be down to a 15 minute mile...it will be awesome. Lets just say that it should be that good by Thanksgiving.
We voted already. We did it by mail so it was nice to get it all taken care of.
Nathan had another ward softball game last night too. It was fun to go and watch him play. He looks better to me every time I see him and the more I am married to him.
About work now, I was told this last week that I was talked about during the division manager meeting and that I was given a lot of praise for being #1 in the division for the past 5 months! I was humbled and didn't realize that anyone even cared other than my Nathan and my parents! Well, we'll see...I really enjoy what I do and that I work with teachers, administrators, counselors and the such nationally so I don't really want to leave it but I'm always looking for something new and ironically, it hasn't happened yet which in a way, that is a good thing. I am guaranteed a position and I have a job. If I leave and go to another company, who knows, they may lay off and the last to come in will be the first to go.
I need to get some ironing done for Nathan for this week so gotta go. Have a great week.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Busy days lay ahead
This week has been exciting. Last weekend was General Conference and Nathans Birthday party which by the way, was a total success for the entire weekend.
I have started to go back to the gym & just love it. I love the classes and the people and the ability to work out and strengthen back up this flabby midsection:o)
As Nathan has started school again, I have taken the liberty and follow his counsel and leave the house so that it is quiet so that he can study (he needs pure silence and me, well, I needed noise to study...its weird for me to have complete silence), so I have gone shopping with friends and have gone hiking to give that "quiet time".
I am trying to get my sister to fly out for Thanksgiving but I don't think that'll happen, I wish she would though, it would be a ton of fun.
We spent last Sunday at Thomas and Laurel Wicke home in east Mesa for the afternoon session of GC after spending time at Bens for his waffle breakfast, which was a blast. My friend Melanie also joined us out there, that was nice.
We also had breakfast with the Dunn family that is in our ward and watch GC at their home, that was so sweet of them to invite us over. It was awesome too.
I hiked for a couple of hours at Squaw Peak here in Phoenix off highway 51 and Glendale Ave. That was awesome. I took Ka'le & he ran around which was nice. It wore him out which is good and the weather was absolutely perfect, about 75 degrees with a slight breeze. Nathan actually told me to take a sweater which I did, but I left it in the car, the weather was to nice to wear it ;o)
I had an interview for another position at Apollo Group, but like always, didn't get it probably because I am to valuable with my current position, which is fine. The next raise will be a big one! I'm not worried about it. At least I have work, there are those who don't have a job and, well, in this economy, that would suck!
We were asked to be released from our callings and we, Nathan and I were both called to go to NURSERY, yep, that's right, playing with the kid. I am so excited. They are so fun and so cute. Each kid has their own personality and they are just a blast! There are 2 classes of at least 15 kids per class so, imagine, it could be pretty hectic...they were really good though. It'll be fun, no politics, nothing to worry about while we are there because these sweet kids don't give a hoot. They just want to be loved, to give love, to share, to eat treats, take naps and poop (which happened today with 2 kids...it was fun ;o) ).
Well, I need to get things ready for work this week and for the gym. I am going visiting teaching this week too so I need to get that ready too. Our home teacher finally came to visit. That is the 2nd time in 14 months. I haven't had visiting teachers in a year! It sucks, but the loss, well, is really on those who don't come.
Here are a few pictures of Nathans birthday party, Bens waffle fruitology and my hike to Squaw Peak.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Awesome Feelings
Well ladies and gentlemen, after a weekend that we just had what else do I need to say?
I have been completely slammed busy for the past 5 days trying to make sure that I assisted my better half with maintaining sanity and the spirit in our home while he attended class, while he did home work, while I maintained our home and went to the gym, made dinner and kept my sweet boy, Ka'le entertained (playing catch).
Wednesday night, I asked Nathan if he wanted his birthday present early because well, I can't keep a secret (hehehe) and Thursday night he had class and we wouldn't see each other at all that day so he said, "sure, but you know that all I want is a Nathan standard clean home" and I said, "yes, but I had already purchased the present and your response about a clean home comes from every day living, not a birthday present".
So, I told him that it was in the closet and that he could get it out. He had been in the closet at least 50 times in 2 weeks so that was a good place to put it, he wouldn't even have know it was there :o)
A shirt that didn't fit right, a pair of slacks for work that well, were totally not the right size and an avocado peeler (since he can eat those like I can eat cheese...if you know me, you'll know what I'm talkin' about). We chuckled because I didn't get anything right so he went to exchange it :o) I will have to say though, that the prices were right and I got a good deal so he was thrilled about that!
OK...on to Thursday, wow, this was weird...I did see Nathan during the day for lunch. He came to work and we had lunch and then he was off to the temple and to the store in Mesa that is "really" cheap and one can get good deals. The funny thing about it...I said to him, "hey, if you get anything cold, let me know and I'll come and get it and take it home so that it doesn't sit in the car while you are in class". Well, it was 4:00 and I was leaving work and I hadn't heard anything so I figured he was still in the temple so I left...oh, about 15 minutes later he calls and I am 1 exit away from the house and he says, "where are you?", I say, 1 exit from the house". He said, "well I have eggs, chicken and some other stuff". I thought, oh great, it is going to cook in the car and I have a million things to do for the big surprise Friday night, I don't want to go all the way back to his class and pick up the stuff in the car and because I wanted to go and do the Zumba class at the YMCA. Now, I was going to screw up my schedule.
OK...what to do...I got home, changed clothes, played with Ka'le and put him in the car, drove back to SE Phoenix, mind you, we live on the other side of Phoenix...I went back technically, to where I work, through traffic going east...if you live here, you know that it is terrible during rush hour going east on any highway! I stop and grab a sandwich for him at Subway, pick up the groceries from the car and leave...2 minutes later he calls, (I am already assuming that his class had started because it was 6 PM so I don't call to tell him I am there) and said that his instructor is running late I could have called to let him know I was there getting it all.
Once again, Karens assumptions are so the contrary. OK...that is twice so far today that I missed the boat....first the clothes then the food...what next, a warm bath?
Anyways, Ka'le is getting frustrated at this point and he wants out of the car, so by this point, he wants to sit in moms lap while she drives...OH NO, he doesn't. He has done that one time with me and I didn't like it and frankly, neither did he so he had to wait it out and sit in the back seat...once again, we are on our way back to the west valley. Another 30-35 trip! I have missed my Zumba class at this point, oh one thing I did do was put a load of laundry in before I left, so that was smart because it'll be done by the time I get back (yahhhooooo).
I get home, open the groceries and there is a huge back of mushrooms and 3 huge onions. I am thinking to myself, I must of done something really wrong because he bought things that I know nothing about in the kitchen! I laugh because it is funny...he is going to have to cook that on his own.
Anyways, I change out the laundry, play with Ka'le and go to the gym because I want to maintain that constant schedule. I returned and by that point, I was so tired, I couldn't even sit down. You know what I mean?
I have been completely slammed busy for the past 5 days trying to make sure that I assisted my better half with maintaining sanity and the spirit in our home while he attended class, while he did home work, while I maintained our home and went to the gym, made dinner and kept my sweet boy, Ka'le entertained (playing catch).
Wednesday night, I asked Nathan if he wanted his birthday present early because well, I can't keep a secret (hehehe) and Thursday night he had class and we wouldn't see each other at all that day so he said, "sure, but you know that all I want is a Nathan standard clean home" and I said, "yes, but I had already purchased the present and your response about a clean home comes from every day living, not a birthday present".
So, I told him that it was in the closet and that he could get it out. He had been in the closet at least 50 times in 2 weeks so that was a good place to put it, he wouldn't even have know it was there :o)
A shirt that didn't fit right, a pair of slacks for work that well, were totally not the right size and an avocado peeler (since he can eat those like I can eat cheese...if you know me, you'll know what I'm talkin' about). We chuckled because I didn't get anything right so he went to exchange it :o) I will have to say though, that the prices were right and I got a good deal so he was thrilled about that!
OK...on to Thursday, wow, this was weird...I did see Nathan during the day for lunch. He came to work and we had lunch and then he was off to the temple and to the store in Mesa that is "really" cheap and one can get good deals. The funny thing about it...I said to him, "hey, if you get anything cold, let me know and I'll come and get it and take it home so that it doesn't sit in the car while you are in class". Well, it was 4:00 and I was leaving work and I hadn't heard anything so I figured he was still in the temple so I left...oh, about 15 minutes later he calls and I am 1 exit away from the house and he says, "where are you?", I say, 1 exit from the house". He said, "well I have eggs, chicken and some other stuff". I thought, oh great, it is going to cook in the car and I have a million things to do for the big surprise Friday night, I don't want to go all the way back to his class and pick up the stuff in the car and because I wanted to go and do the Zumba class at the YMCA. Now, I was going to screw up my schedule.
OK...what to do...I got home, changed clothes, played with Ka'le and put him in the car, drove back to SE Phoenix, mind you, we live on the other side of Phoenix...I went back technically, to where I work, through traffic going east...if you live here, you know that it is terrible during rush hour going east on any highway! I stop and grab a sandwich for him at Subway, pick up the groceries from the car and leave...2 minutes later he calls, (I am already assuming that his class had started because it was 6 PM so I don't call to tell him I am there) and said that his instructor is running late I could have called to let him know I was there getting it all.
Once again, Karens assumptions are so the contrary. OK...that is twice so far today that I missed the boat....first the clothes then the food...what next, a warm bath?
Anyways, Ka'le is getting frustrated at this point and he wants out of the car, so by this point, he wants to sit in moms lap while she drives...OH NO, he doesn't. He has done that one time with me and I didn't like it and frankly, neither did he so he had to wait it out and sit in the back seat...once again, we are on our way back to the west valley. Another 30-35 trip! I have missed my Zumba class at this point, oh one thing I did do was put a load of laundry in before I left, so that was smart because it'll be done by the time I get back (yahhhooooo).
I get home, open the groceries and there is a huge back of mushrooms and 3 huge onions. I am thinking to myself, I must of done something really wrong because he bought things that I know nothing about in the kitchen! I laugh because it is funny...he is going to have to cook that on his own.
Anyways, I change out the laundry, play with Ka'le and go to the gym because I want to maintain that constant schedule. I returned and by that point, I was so tired, I couldn't even sit down. You know what I mean?
Friday, September 26, 2008
Zumba!
I went to the gym last night while Nathan was in class and wow, did I do a great work out.
I started a new class called Zumba. It is a mix of Latin and hip hop dance mixed in with aerobics. I loved it, it was so much fun. However, the down side of it all is that I am tired, I hurt and I want more of it!!!!
It was great. My sides hurt because one is continuously moving your hips and holding in your gut and dancing at the same time. The music is quick and the movement is continuous. We took 2 quick water breaks and the class was an hour long. The class is 2 times a week and believe me, I'll go back..it is well worth it. The class was packed and there were people that were doing great and newbies like me that looked very foolish. The amazing thing about all this, is that I had plenty of energy and I thought I did great :o) I actually surprised myself.
I'll probably go back to the gym in the morning to do a quick workout and then to Mervyns as they are going out of business and then a convert baptism of Cally who is 11 and hasn't been baptized yet and then RS Conference. I have a full day. This will give Nathan plenty of time to be alone to do homework!
Which brings me to the next thing, he loves his program. He enjoys his instructors and his team mates and the topics they cover. I'm so happy for him, he finally found something that can utilize and do well at.
I need to get some work done. Bye.
I started a new class called Zumba. It is a mix of Latin and hip hop dance mixed in with aerobics. I loved it, it was so much fun. However, the down side of it all is that I am tired, I hurt and I want more of it!!!!
It was great. My sides hurt because one is continuously moving your hips and holding in your gut and dancing at the same time. The music is quick and the movement is continuous. We took 2 quick water breaks and the class was an hour long. The class is 2 times a week and believe me, I'll go back..it is well worth it. The class was packed and there were people that were doing great and newbies like me that looked very foolish. The amazing thing about all this, is that I had plenty of energy and I thought I did great :o) I actually surprised myself.
I'll probably go back to the gym in the morning to do a quick workout and then to Mervyns as they are going out of business and then a convert baptism of Cally who is 11 and hasn't been baptized yet and then RS Conference. I have a full day. This will give Nathan plenty of time to be alone to do homework!
Which brings me to the next thing, he loves his program. He enjoys his instructors and his team mates and the topics they cover. I'm so happy for him, he finally found something that can utilize and do well at.
I need to get some work done. Bye.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Stand Up Please
I hope that everyone that can see, hear, feel and VOTE does it this year. The big thing in our home this year is the fact that same sex marriages may be legalized in the United States. As the second coming approaches, we need to stand up and say, do and stress the importance of families, which by Gods law includes a Father, a Mother and (a) Child(ren) and the necessity to keep it as such.
Please make sure that you vote "YES" for Proposition 102 because if not, then all churches have to marry same sex couples, private schools such as BYU will have to provide same sex dormitories for couples and we, the people will loose our rights to express our feelings about such a transgression.
Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that any of these people are not nice or good people. My opinion is, is that they are making incorrect choices and I am NOT here to judge them but to love them and help them. I don't like what Hitler did to the Germans so do I hate the Germans? No. I don't care for what Mainland China does to its people, but do I enjoy them as a people? Yes. I don't have to care for evil, loud ADD kids, but do I? Yes, because I am commanded to do so by a loving Heavenly Father who shows love, blessings me with life and allows me to make choices so I can do the same for others. I actually know some alternative life style individuals and some of hem are actually kind of funny, some are very nice and so are very smart.
Nathan was released today from his calling as a Ward Mission Leader. He started school about 1 month ago and wants to focus on that and do well...which he already is. I have been in nursery for the past couple of weeks and I just love it! Those kids just want to play, they want to love and they want to be loved. We talk, we sing, we learn, we pray and we testify of Jesus. I told them today that I'll totally go to nursery because they need me WAY more than their mothers do in relief society. There is no room for crazy stuff in nursery and we learn and teach by the book and very simply! I love it.
The kids are so cute and they are so fun. They laugh and cry and smile and want to do fun things. Some are busier than others, so are louder, some are quiet and wow, some have LUNGS for crying when they get ready to. We have 2 nurseries so I only know 1/2 of the kids. In the 1 class I have been with for 2 weeks, they are the funniest little creatures and VERY obedient. One of the parents came to pick up the boy and dad asked of Max was good and the teacher, Leanne said, well, sure. Oh contrare! He was pushing a little boy in to the corner like he was a bull and he was so loud and running all over the place. He just has a lot of energy and needs to run around a lot. Mom and dad will have to learn to keep with with him :o) LOLOL...good luck.
Nathan and I came to a consensus today in sacrament meeting for a awesome name for a girl to be added to our family and after we said it and added the last name, we looked at each other and started to laugh and said, simultaneously, forget it...that won't work. The name was Minny. Now put it with Wicke, Minny Wicke. Sorry, that won't work!
I am going to take nap. I'm tired!
Have a great week
Please make sure that you vote "YES" for Proposition 102 because if not, then all churches have to marry same sex couples, private schools such as BYU will have to provide same sex dormitories for couples and we, the people will loose our rights to express our feelings about such a transgression.
Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that any of these people are not nice or good people. My opinion is, is that they are making incorrect choices and I am NOT here to judge them but to love them and help them. I don't like what Hitler did to the Germans so do I hate the Germans? No. I don't care for what Mainland China does to its people, but do I enjoy them as a people? Yes. I don't have to care for evil, loud ADD kids, but do I? Yes, because I am commanded to do so by a loving Heavenly Father who shows love, blessings me with life and allows me to make choices so I can do the same for others. I actually know some alternative life style individuals and some of hem are actually kind of funny, some are very nice and so are very smart.
Nathan was released today from his calling as a Ward Mission Leader. He started school about 1 month ago and wants to focus on that and do well...which he already is. I have been in nursery for the past couple of weeks and I just love it! Those kids just want to play, they want to love and they want to be loved. We talk, we sing, we learn, we pray and we testify of Jesus. I told them today that I'll totally go to nursery because they need me WAY more than their mothers do in relief society. There is no room for crazy stuff in nursery and we learn and teach by the book and very simply! I love it.
The kids are so cute and they are so fun. They laugh and cry and smile and want to do fun things. Some are busier than others, so are louder, some are quiet and wow, some have LUNGS for crying when they get ready to. We have 2 nurseries so I only know 1/2 of the kids. In the 1 class I have been with for 2 weeks, they are the funniest little creatures and VERY obedient. One of the parents came to pick up the boy and dad asked of Max was good and the teacher, Leanne said, well, sure. Oh contrare! He was pushing a little boy in to the corner like he was a bull and he was so loud and running all over the place. He just has a lot of energy and needs to run around a lot. Mom and dad will have to learn to keep with with him :o) LOLOL...good luck.
Nathan and I came to a consensus today in sacrament meeting for a awesome name for a girl to be added to our family and after we said it and added the last name, we looked at each other and started to laugh and said, simultaneously, forget it...that won't work. The name was Minny. Now put it with Wicke, Minny Wicke. Sorry, that won't work!
I am going to take nap. I'm tired!
Have a great week
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