Walking Wednesday

• Enjoyed another early morning walk with my Mom. We talk about anything and everything. We love to look and admire yards and flowers and she is teaching me about flowers as well. Today I mastered identifying an alium. Kind of a purple puffball flower- Yay!!!!


• Visited with several people on our walk Michelle Kelly (and admired her many strawberry plants) Sister Patberg, Brother Saunders. I like having neighbors, people that I know and seeing them out and about


• Had breakfast with my mom-granola, yogurt and fresh strawberries from her garden. So good! And for dessert? A peach creamie :) Basically like a fudgesicle


• Had dinner with dear friends Anne and Mandy in lieu of Anne's birthday party I missed a few weeks ago.... We ate at pistol pete's and while the service was a bit slow...... the food did not disappoint. I went to town on my pork chimichanga. A nice change from chicken, I might add


• Got to visit with friends I know and love but haven't seen in awhile.....


• On my way to work saw one of my Head Start families-yay! Ashton S and his family were passing by. Yesterday I saw Briseida and family while we were both getting mail at the apt complex


• Got a date for Saturday- dinner at Joe Morley's BBQ and salt lake symphony patriotic concert in the park. He's the nephew of one of my parents missionaries from 40 yrs ago. They had a mission reunion on Saturday and I told my Mom she could mention during introductions that I am single and looking. Well, she did! I gave my number to 3 people and i already have a date! Can't beat that! I'm pretty excited :)


• Had a really fun at work making paper plate tulips, fruit loop necklaces and marble paintings. Plus, the kids did a great job with the clean up! The kids were really engaged-I think most find it hard to say "no" to glitter....


• It was overcast so it made playing outside MUCH more pleasant


• Admired my growing strawberries-I feel so successful when I look at them...... And grateful!

Tutor and Trainer Tuesday

• Met with Savanna, my personal trainer today. Multiple push-ups are hard to do..... For now...... Worked on my abs and I liked learning new exercises, I got bored with Pilates....


• Felt a bit sore afterwards but loved trying new things and being challenged!


• Tutored my twin nephews. We did science experiments today-a lot of them included oil, water, food coloring. Or how a glass full of ice and water actually will not overflow because ice takes up more space than water. The favorite was making "plastic milk" microwaving milk and vinegar, separating into curds and whey, and the curds look, feel a bit like plastic


• Watched cupcake wars and this was an especially fun because it had a Philipina contestant. She used some of my favorite ingredients that are typical to the Philippines. Avocado (I love avocado ice cream) and lychee (a small, red spiky fruit)


• Got to exchange texts with my nieces Katie, who just got back from a school TSA competition in TX and Jessica, who is having a baby on Saturday!


• Played with Lexi after I was done tutoring. She is an adorable 2 yr old chatterbox who can quote long sections of "tangled"


• Planned out my monthly menu and did massive grocery shopping! Recipes for the month include: homemade mac & cheese, chicken with orange, potatoes, and butternut squash


• Got dried fruit strips at Sunflower markets (my favorite checkout stand treat-indulgence)

Moose Tracks Monday

• walk with my mom this morning-a gorgeous morning!!!


• library trip with Kelsey, came home with 10 books!


• Moose tracks milkshakes from Arctic Circle with Kelsey


• Made dirt cups with oreos and gummy worms at work. made pasta pictures, too


• Actually made it to the gym and got a workout in


• Texts from friends


• People who are kind to me :)

Funky Friday

And again, "Funky" is not descriptive of the day, I just like the alliteration thing....... :)

• spent time with my Dad, he picked me up from an appt downtown. We had a good visit


• I was running late this morning (didn't get breakfast-another story) so the receptionist at the dr's gave me some trail mix for my breakfast :)


• had Panda express with Kelsey for dinner. My first time there!


• Enjoyed my steamed veggies, orange chicken and sweet and sour pork


• Ate some and then put some in the fridge, intending to leave it for tomorrow, a few hours later I decided I couldn't wait and I ate it all :)


• Hot shower- yay!!!


• Started a new book "miracle on the hudson" about the flight that landed on the Hudson


• Had my ipod to listen to on TRAX today. I like being entertained while publicly transporting


• Had lots of fun chatting with Marchelle via text (also something to do while on TRAX


• Glad my hair is long enough now that i can pull it up in a ponytail off my face and it still looks good!


• Wore my white chunky necklace-my favorite necklace :)

This Thursday....

• Great institute class (Gospel and the Productive Life). Tonights topic was finances. The class is taught by Patriarch and Sister Hooker from the stake.


• Remotivated to work on my budget


• Held Saige, kissed her, got her to nap (2x)


• Great clothes day


• Had a fajita at my sister's


• Played Apples to Apples Jr with Carter and Ashley

• Funny story from Ashley: she was bored so I suggested, among other things, we could make some brownies or cookies. Her response: "How about you start and THEN I'll decide if I want to help you" Love that girl!!!!


• Kelsey found my phone in her car ( a VERY good thing because it was NOT inside)


• Turned on ESPN just in time to see Jimmer Fredette drafted at #10. Drafted by the Bucks, but will most likely be traded to the Sacramento Kings. Which means I will likely be watching some Kings games next year......


• Carter showed me how to play the games "Happy Pets" and "Happy Aquarium" (facebook games)


• Misplaced my phone (again) in the apt and then found it because my Mom was calling as I walked by and it was vibrating


• Kelsey's home from vacation-yay!!!!

Warm Fuzzy Wednesday

-wore my silver sandals-haven't worn those in a while.....!
-went to a Mary Kay meeting with sister Melanie
-got free pizza at the meeting. pepperoni is not my favorite, but hey, it's free!!!
-caught the "direct route" trax train home

-had a good laugh with my mom about the "panel discussion that wasn't" (more about that later)
-had my ipod to listen to on Trax
-saw a former professor today that I really like
-hot showers :)
-plain yogurt with fruit-my new favorite snack
-have colorful and different necklaces
-clean/washed clothes and towels

Truly Tuesday

-had more salad that I made for Father's Day with fresh spinach, fresh basil, red & green peppers, almonds and..... fresh mozzarella. MMmmmmmm........

-enjoyed wearing shorts-I can't remember the last time I owned a pair of shorts (not capris, but shorts) that I enjoyed wearing! I actually don't think I've bought shorts in years!!!!

-got my niece Saige to nap (babysat for her several times before but I've never been able to get her to nap) I think it's been because she didn't want to be sleeping when she could be playing with me!!!!!

-shared a piece of pepperoni pizza and visited with sister Deborah

-Saige smiled big for me

- I have a closet of clothes and shoes that I can choose from......

-Watched "Scooby Doo" movie with Carter and Ashley, IN the bathroom, with ALL their blankets, pillows and favorite stuffed animals. A bit cozy and stuffy but what a great memory!!! Seriously.

-ate fresh strawberries from my garden :)

-my internet works

-I have clips and bands and pins to pull my hair up out of my face

-watched Cupcake Wars (food network)

-have a washer and dryer in my apt that works

-enjoyed some mint chocolate chip ice cream

-Sunshine!!!!!!!

M is for Monday

Things about today:
-good walking weather outside
-took a morning nap
-had Sabrina's bean soup, leftover from yesterday's Father's Day dinner
-great run with Kerri
-a couch that's just my size for napping :)
-blew bubbles and drew with chalk at work
-delicious Kashi cereal-honey oats