This is totally random...... but a realization came to me the other day:
The number 21.......
(this was literally a random thought while driving home from work....not sure how it came to me)
Here are things that have happened on the 21st:
December 21, 2002 -- My friend came home from his mission on sick leave and called me
October 21, 2003 -- My dad passed away
October 21, 2004 -- I went throught the temple and received my endowment
January 21, 2006 -- I received a 3-D sonogram pic of Kennedy's face =)
February 21, 2009 -- I moved to Orem
November 21, 2009 -- I went to St George and got the rest of my things and moved into my
own place!
** Now, I am not saying this is a "lucky" or "unlucky" number for me..... cause I have no opinion or thought on that.....I just found it kind of interesting.
I promise I will update this soon with pics!! Kennedy is growing up so fast and is amazing!! She always keeps me laughing and knows just how to make me smile. =) One day, I may even figure out how to upload a video (I think I first need to have the right "equipment") so you can see some of the awesome things she does. =)
Hope everyone is well......stay tuned....pics to come soon.....
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
BELATED update!!! (FINALLY)
SOOOO......I have been bugged by many people "when are you gonna update your blog" "update your blog...I am sick of reading 'Sunday Sweetness'". =0) Well, my computer has been having issues...maybe it's hormonal, who knows. But, it finally decided to work for me today, so even though it's almost 2am, I figured I'd better get this updated in case it doesn't work again tomorrow. =)
SOOOO much has happened since my last update. Well, maybe not so much...but things have definitely changed, for the better. I will just go through this update quickly and try to not bore you too much. Some already know of the changes in my life.....
For Mother's day this year, Kennedy and I just got to hang out and spend the day together. We had a lot of fun just hanging out. After church we went to Rock Canyon Park in Provo and played for a couple of hours. I had to document it with photo's of course. =) She is such a sweetheart and I am so blessed to have her in my life! I love her sassy side....though sometimes it does tend to get a little out of hand. (we are still learning how to properly deal with that....) She keeps me laughing with the things she says and does.
Next thing to "change" is......I am dating somebody. His name is McKay Phelon, and he is a GREAT guy!! We met through some mutual friends....in fact, a fun little side note.....we actually had our first conversation the day of the 1st pics in this update....Mother's Day. We had met once before a few weeks prior, but he and his friend were in a hurry to leave cause they were on their motorcycles and it was cold.....so all that was said that night was "hi". I won't give the whole story of how our "first conversation" went.....but then we ended up hanging out the following weekend. He came with our friends to a party my friend was having....then the next day we hung out....and we have hung out everyday since then. Minus my 4 day trip to Arizona. (which I don't have pics on here....but I went for my b-day and had a blast!) McKay is from Orem, and we have found so many family connections, it's insane! (don't worry....none that make us related) My favorite is the one that involves his Uncle Tim. On the 4th of July Tim and McKay were talking, and Tim was asking about me....after a bit, he made the connection, came to the back and found me and said "You don't remember me??" I felt a little bad, thinking I should...I knew he looked familiar, but I was racking my brain and had NO clue why! Turns out, he was one of my dad's students and apparently my dad really worked hard and helped him get a college scholarship. My dad made such an impact on his life, that he named his son Garrett.....after my dad. He even came to my dad's funeral back in 2003 and talked to me and my brother's....thus the reason he looked familiar. =) That is just one of the SEVERAL crazy connections. McKay is such a good guy and soooooo sweet to me and great with Kennedy! We have a lot of fun together and can talk about anything and everything. We can click and relate on so many levels.....things are good!! =) He makes me really happy! (a couple pics of us)
The NEXT new change....... MY HAIR!!!!! I chopped it! FINALLY! After 2 yrs of talking bout chopping it into an A-line, and cutting 10 inches off on 2 seperate occasions....yet never cutting it above the shoulders, I finally got the guts! I LOVE it!!!!! I don't know why I was such a wuss for so long! Sure, sometimes I miss my long hair....but I love my hair the way it is now! So....here is the before and after pic. Of course....being the wuss that I am, it took 3 haircuts to actually get it this short. I didn't want to do anything too drastic at first.
The LAST thing to update you all on for now, is my job. I am NOT working at Pirate Island. They took forever to open. They hired me in what....March??? And they JUST barely opened last week. Anyway, I actually got the job I was wanting, in the career that I trained for when I first moved up here. I work for a Dr in Provo, Dr Bruce Hathaway. He is a Dr of Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. I am his medical biller, and I LOVE my job!!! I actually saw the job posting for it back in April, when I was only 3 weeks into my training, & I was bummed cause I felt I had wasted my first 3 weeks of being here, looking for a job and then working for stupid Gary Powell for 2 weeks. Had I immediately started my 6-8 week training when I moved here, I would have been able to apply for the job. I even told my mom about the job and that I was bummed.....then a week and half later, Melinda (the gal that was training me) told me to just look around online, and if I found anything to just apply for it, for the heck of it. She told me that I had enough basic knowledge that it was really just a matter of going in and hitting it off with the Dr, and having them like ME. So I went home that day and applied for the job. I got a call about a week and 1/2 later to set up an interview. The interview went really well, I felt great about it, but of course didn't want to get my hopes up. I called the next week to follow up, nothing...called the next week, nothing....same thing the next...and the next.... then, FINALLY 5 weeks, yes....5 weeks, after my first interview, they called to set up a 2nd interview. I still remember where I was when they called. (it was a Thurs and i was at Julie's house....) So I had my interview the next day.....and felt like it went really well. I just felt like this was "my job". Everything about it seemed so perfect. They told me they would let me know either that day or the next....the rest of the day I was a nervous wreck. You can imagine my excitement when they called the next morning offering me the job! My life was starting to fall into place!!! I knew things would work out, I had that confirmation in the temple back in December.....but it's still scary to take that blind leap of faith! So, I started working there the first week in July and absolutely love going to work everyday!! I also have some nice perks to the job.....drug reps bring yummy food for lunch every Tues & Wed....and I burned my leg on McKay's motorcycle July 24th....and it got really infected!! The Dr checked on it every few days and gave me new meds to try and get rid of the infection!! I love not having to pay an office visit, and also getting free meds! =)
SOOOO much has happened since my last update. Well, maybe not so much...but things have definitely changed, for the better. I will just go through this update quickly and try to not bore you too much. Some already know of the changes in my life.....
For Mother's day this year, Kennedy and I just got to hang out and spend the day together. We had a lot of fun just hanging out. After church we went to Rock Canyon Park in Provo and played for a couple of hours. I had to document it with photo's of course. =) She is such a sweetheart and I am so blessed to have her in my life! I love her sassy side....though sometimes it does tend to get a little out of hand. (we are still learning how to properly deal with that....) She keeps me laughing with the things she says and does.
On May 30th, Kennedy had her very first dance recital! I was actually quite nervous....for her, and also hoping she'd do more than just stand there and look cute, though I would have still been just as proud had she done that. To my enjoyment, she did GREAT!! She did far better for the performance than she ever had during her weekly classes. Even though she was standing in the wrong place for the dance.....she still did fine and was able to carry on, even with a different spinning partner. (if I can figure out how to get the video on here one day, you will be able to see for yourself and understand what I am saying) But, basically she was supposed to be 3rd from the right....instead she stood 2nd from the right, which threw her partner totally off when it came time to spin, and the girl who's spot she was in was also confused.....she was even trying to tell Kennedy that she was in the wrong spot before the music started....Kennedy just told her she needed to get down, into their starting position. =) Here are a few pics from the recital. All the combo classes did dances to music from Seussical the Musical.
Next thing to "change" is......I am dating somebody. His name is McKay Phelon, and he is a GREAT guy!! We met through some mutual friends....in fact, a fun little side note.....we actually had our first conversation the day of the 1st pics in this update....Mother's Day. We had met once before a few weeks prior, but he and his friend were in a hurry to leave cause they were on their motorcycles and it was cold.....so all that was said that night was "hi". I won't give the whole story of how our "first conversation" went.....but then we ended up hanging out the following weekend. He came with our friends to a party my friend was having....then the next day we hung out....and we have hung out everyday since then. Minus my 4 day trip to Arizona. (which I don't have pics on here....but I went for my b-day and had a blast!) McKay is from Orem, and we have found so many family connections, it's insane! (don't worry....none that make us related) My favorite is the one that involves his Uncle Tim. On the 4th of July Tim and McKay were talking, and Tim was asking about me....after a bit, he made the connection, came to the back and found me and said "You don't remember me??" I felt a little bad, thinking I should...I knew he looked familiar, but I was racking my brain and had NO clue why! Turns out, he was one of my dad's students and apparently my dad really worked hard and helped him get a college scholarship. My dad made such an impact on his life, that he named his son Garrett.....after my dad. He even came to my dad's funeral back in 2003 and talked to me and my brother's....thus the reason he looked familiar. =) That is just one of the SEVERAL crazy connections. McKay is such a good guy and soooooo sweet to me and great with Kennedy! We have a lot of fun together and can talk about anything and everything. We can click and relate on so many levels.....things are good!! =) He makes me really happy! (a couple pics of us)
The NEXT new change....... MY HAIR!!!!! I chopped it! FINALLY! After 2 yrs of talking bout chopping it into an A-line, and cutting 10 inches off on 2 seperate occasions....yet never cutting it above the shoulders, I finally got the guts! I LOVE it!!!!! I don't know why I was such a wuss for so long! Sure, sometimes I miss my long hair....but I love my hair the way it is now! So....here is the before and after pic. Of course....being the wuss that I am, it took 3 haircuts to actually get it this short. I didn't want to do anything too drastic at first.
The LAST thing to update you all on for now, is my job. I am NOT working at Pirate Island. They took forever to open. They hired me in what....March??? And they JUST barely opened last week. Anyway, I actually got the job I was wanting, in the career that I trained for when I first moved up here. I work for a Dr in Provo, Dr Bruce Hathaway. He is a Dr of Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. I am his medical biller, and I LOVE my job!!! I actually saw the job posting for it back in April, when I was only 3 weeks into my training, & I was bummed cause I felt I had wasted my first 3 weeks of being here, looking for a job and then working for stupid Gary Powell for 2 weeks. Had I immediately started my 6-8 week training when I moved here, I would have been able to apply for the job. I even told my mom about the job and that I was bummed.....then a week and half later, Melinda (the gal that was training me) told me to just look around online, and if I found anything to just apply for it, for the heck of it. She told me that I had enough basic knowledge that it was really just a matter of going in and hitting it off with the Dr, and having them like ME. So I went home that day and applied for the job. I got a call about a week and 1/2 later to set up an interview. The interview went really well, I felt great about it, but of course didn't want to get my hopes up. I called the next week to follow up, nothing...called the next week, nothing....same thing the next...and the next.... then, FINALLY 5 weeks, yes....5 weeks, after my first interview, they called to set up a 2nd interview. I still remember where I was when they called. (it was a Thurs and i was at Julie's house....) So I had my interview the next day.....and felt like it went really well. I just felt like this was "my job". Everything about it seemed so perfect. They told me they would let me know either that day or the next....the rest of the day I was a nervous wreck. You can imagine my excitement when they called the next morning offering me the job! My life was starting to fall into place!!! I knew things would work out, I had that confirmation in the temple back in December.....but it's still scary to take that blind leap of faith! So, I started working there the first week in July and absolutely love going to work everyday!! I also have some nice perks to the job.....drug reps bring yummy food for lunch every Tues & Wed....and I burned my leg on McKay's motorcycle July 24th....and it got really infected!! The Dr checked on it every few days and gave me new meds to try and get rid of the infection!! I love not having to pay an office visit, and also getting free meds! =)
Kennedy starts her dance class again next week. She is soooooo excited! When we went to go register her, on her way into the building, she said "I'm so excited to dance, and see my teacher, and show her my new moves!" ---and she DOES have new moves! =) hahahaha....she watched SYTYCD every week....good times, good times!! I loved watching her try to do the moves she saw the dancers doing. =) On that note.....I will finish this forever long update for now....but hopefully will be able to update more often. However, right now my camera battery is dead, and I can't find the charger......so, I can't promise any pics for awhile. =) Hope you enjoyed the update..... We are doing really, really, well.....and couldn't be happier at this time.
Monday, May 4, 2009
SUNDAY SWEETNESS....
Sunday was a good day. Kennedy was finally better, so we were actually able to stay for ALL 3 hours!!! I had some great lessons, and felt the Spirit. It was very nice. Also met a few new people....I grew up in the ward we are in, but man has it changed. Lots of "new" people.....and now I am one of them. =)
After lunch I decided it would be fun to take Kennedy up to Bridal Veil Falls, since I don't think she has ever seen a REAL waterfall, in real life anyway....mostly on Dora, Diego, or Wonder Pets. When I told her where we were going, she even said something about how the Wonder Pets were going to help us.....ok....?? =) After we got her socks and shoes on, she got behind me (we were on the floor) and gave me a big bear hug from behind. Then as she pulled away she grabbed my hair and played with it for a few minutes. (that's not a rare occasion....she actually has an OBESSESSION with my hair) But, then she said, "Mommy, your black hair is so pretty!" So sweet!! I am so grateful to have her in my life!!! Oh....and as we were getting close to where the trees kind of creat a tunnel on the trail, she said, "Look Mommy! A rainforest!"
And, don't you worry....as you can see the sun is out in this pic, and about 20 minutes later it started POURING on us!! Yes, we were soaked by the time we got all the way back down the trail and to the car, but Kennedy was such a trooper!! That was our Sunday. It was great! (and now I am sick....so that sucks)
After lunch I decided it would be fun to take Kennedy up to Bridal Veil Falls, since I don't think she has ever seen a REAL waterfall, in real life anyway....mostly on Dora, Diego, or Wonder Pets. When I told her where we were going, she even said something about how the Wonder Pets were going to help us.....ok....?? =) After we got her socks and shoes on, she got behind me (we were on the floor) and gave me a big bear hug from behind. Then as she pulled away she grabbed my hair and played with it for a few minutes. (that's not a rare occasion....she actually has an OBESSESSION with my hair) But, then she said, "Mommy, your black hair is so pretty!" So sweet!! I am so grateful to have her in my life!!! Oh....and as we were getting close to where the trees kind of creat a tunnel on the trail, she said, "Look Mommy! A rainforest!"
And, don't you worry....as you can see the sun is out in this pic, and about 20 minutes later it started POURING on us!! Yes, we were soaked by the time we got all the way back down the trail and to the car, but Kennedy was such a trooper!! That was our Sunday. It was great! (and now I am sick....so that sucks)
Sunday, May 3, 2009
GIRLS WEEKEND!!!
Yes, I am talkin bout me and my Sweet Pea. Friday night we went and got groceries (I know, exciting, right?), then came home, painted our fingernails & toenails and then watched Shark Tale.....2 times. =) Kennedy thinks it tickles to get your nails painted.
Saturday we went to lunch with my friend Annie. Then Kennedy hung out with her uncles while Annie & I went to the temple. It was so nice!! That was my first time back at the Timpanogos Temple since....Oct 28, '04. I had forgotten how beautiful it was! It was great to be able to go with a friend too!! =) After the temple, we came and picked up Kennedy & went to Provo to a craft/boutique fair. Maybe I can be a part of it next time..... ;) There were some fun and creative things to look at. Then since I had been telling Kennedy we would go to Chuck-E-Cheese's for quite some time now, and haven't followed through, I figured.....Hey, why not tonight?! Not like we have anything else going on. Needless to say, she was STOKED!!! Annie met up with us again there, and we had some fun taking some pics in their sketch booth. The first one, WOW! No warning/waiting period. As soon as I pushed the button, it took our pic immediately...LITERALLY!! (I think Annie's face is the best!)
Kennedy scored with 280 tickets. She got a microphone, some little case thing, a frisbee throw-er, 2 suckers and a purple comb....which she uses! =) It was pretty fun, but MY favorite was when we were leaving. Not BECAUSE we were leaving, but because of what Kennedy said. "Cheese is my best friend." (meaning, Chuck-E-Cheese...the mouse) I thought that was kind of cute.... then, as I was pulling out of the parking lot she said, "Mommy, I need my microphone." So, I handed it to her. Then she said, "Mommy, can I listen to Rock Star please?" Rock Star, is what she calls Pink's song 'So What'. So I put it in, turned it up a little and she sang her little lungs out....into the microphone!! (I drove around for a bit letting her have fun....she sang her heart out, until she passed out!) I was wishing SO bad that I had my camera, and that it was pitch black outside!! It was AWESOME!!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
ARRRR Matey
Hooray! I got a job! I will be a server at Pirate Island. If you haven't seen where it is, it's over by the mall, behind the new theater. It's the building where the old movie theater was. If you haven't ever heard of Pirate Island.....well, you should definitely check it out once it opens. They are hoping to open by beginning-mid May. It's like Chuck-E-Cheese, but better. The restaurant is 18,000 sq ft, & all decked out with the pirate them. I am sure you may have a wait, once word gets out....but kids love it, and prices are good, so it's worth it. PLUS....maybe you could have me as your server! If you have been to the Mayan, you will kind of get what it will be like......so think of how decked out the Mayan is....and now, turn it into a Pirate theme....and there ya go! We went to this place every weekend in St George, before we moved. SO....... I am excited bout my job, and you should all be excited bout a fun new family restaurant that the kids will love!Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Serious Business
Kennedy takes dance very seriously. Yesterday when we got there, her teacher waived and asked, "How are you Kennedy?" Her response: "I'm 3, & I need to dance."
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