So I've realized that eventually my life will get busier with who knows what... but I am positive one day I will wake up and regret not taking advantage of these years where I don't have much to stress about other than making sure my socks match. With that, I want to create a list of things to do during the next few years or perhaps a Bucket List before Joseph starts working/graduate school in a few years. Joe and I've talked about a cruise for a while and we will hopefully go this summer. And then we're taking our trip to California next spring but I want more ideas. Here's my preliminary list. PLEASE help me think of more!!!
- Go Whitewater rafting in Utah
- Go to Bear Lake in Logan, UT
- Go on a cruise
- Hike Mt. Timp with Joseph
- Learn to knit
- Read some books (don't know which ones...)
- More sewing projects
Those of you who have lived in Utah a lot, what are fun excursions to do?
Thanks for your help!
1.25.2012
1.12.2012
Winter Wonderland
I've been lazy and haven't uploaded our Christmas pictures onto my computer. Go to Facebook to see the highlights.
It appears that Winter missed its debut as we have little snow on the grass and temperatures in the mid-40s continuously. As a recreational therapist intern, we had all these grand plans of taking the kids sledding, skiing (downhill and cross-country), and snow-shoeing; instead we are taking dogs on walks outside and enjoying not wearing a jacket most of the time. My internship is going great and I'm almost done with my second week! We've done a lot and I've learned a lot so far. We did get to go downhill skiing at Sundance yesterday, which was a blast. I haven't been on snow skis in quite a while so it was nice to be back.
Joseph started classes again and he is liking them. He's taking a reservoir engineering class as well a computer programming class (for fun!). His books, as usual, cost an arm and a leg but he keeps reminding me that a chemical engineer will make more money than what his books cost. I have a hard time believing him sometimes. He also started playing Church Ball this month and his team won last week I guess. He likes it and even scored some points!
That's our exciting lives in a nutshell! Sorry for the lame post!
It appears that Winter missed its debut as we have little snow on the grass and temperatures in the mid-40s continuously. As a recreational therapist intern, we had all these grand plans of taking the kids sledding, skiing (downhill and cross-country), and snow-shoeing; instead we are taking dogs on walks outside and enjoying not wearing a jacket most of the time. My internship is going great and I'm almost done with my second week! We've done a lot and I've learned a lot so far. We did get to go downhill skiing at Sundance yesterday, which was a blast. I haven't been on snow skis in quite a while so it was nice to be back.
Joseph started classes again and he is liking them. He's taking a reservoir engineering class as well a computer programming class (for fun!). His books, as usual, cost an arm and a leg but he keeps reminding me that a chemical engineer will make more money than what his books cost. I have a hard time believing him sometimes. He also started playing Church Ball this month and his team won last week I guess. He likes it and even scored some points!
That's our exciting lives in a nutshell! Sorry for the lame post!
12.19.2011
Celebration!
Joseph and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary this weekend and it was wonderful! We had a packed weekend of fun things to do. After a strenuous week of finals, we looked forward to the weekend so much! Here's what we did:
I surprised Joseph with tickets to the BYU Basketball game against Baylor. We thought that BYU would get destroyed by Baylor but alas, BYU stuck it through. Although we lost by 3 points, we were ahead most of the game and we gave the team a run for their money. Here are some pictures.
This is BYU's cool entrance shin-dig. They made it really cool and very dramatic.
Here's the team running in.
I wanted to take pictures to prove that BYU was ahead by a lot at various points of the game.
After the game, we went out to eat at Chili's. We don't go out to eat very much; in fact, I can count on one hand the number of times Joseph and I have gone out in the last year and a half. But we went to Chili's to celebrate and it was very tasty.
Then, Joseph and I went to Color-Me-Mine. It is a painting/pottery place in Provo that we've talked about going to but never got around to it yet. We painted a fish platter and get to pick it up after Christmas! Here's a picture.
Now, we're off to Wisconsin tomorrow! I can't wait to spend time with them and my husband!
I surprised Joseph with tickets to the BYU Basketball game against Baylor. We thought that BYU would get destroyed by Baylor but alas, BYU stuck it through. Although we lost by 3 points, we were ahead most of the game and we gave the team a run for their money. Here are some pictures.
This is BYU's cool entrance shin-dig. They made it really cool and very dramatic.
Here's the team running in.
I wanted to take pictures to prove that BYU was ahead by a lot at various points of the game.After the game, we went out to eat at Chili's. We don't go out to eat very much; in fact, I can count on one hand the number of times Joseph and I have gone out in the last year and a half. But we went to Chili's to celebrate and it was very tasty.
Then, Joseph and I went to Color-Me-Mine. It is a painting/pottery place in Provo that we've talked about going to but never got around to it yet. We painted a fish platter and get to pick it up after Christmas! Here's a picture.
Now, we're off to Wisconsin tomorrow! I can't wait to spend time with them and my husband!
12.10.2011
Drum Roll Please
Joseph is interning with... (keep reading to find out)
This past week has been quite exciting for Joseph and I. Joseph got an email over a week ago from Dow Chemical Company saying "Congratulations, you have passed the initial screen. We will be contacting you shortly to schedule an interview." Joseph thought for sure this was a computer glitch because DOW came to BYU in late September and did not interview Joseph. He emailed the recruiter back expressing his concern about the glitch. The next morning we woke up to an excellent email. Evidently, DOW decided a few weeks ago to expand their internship program and after reviewing the resumes from the various schools, chose to interview Joseph.
Monday morning, Joseph had his phone interview with DOW. Going into the interview, he thought he had a small chance at an internship. We knew DOW was his last opportunity for an internship and had already started planning to stay in Provo next summer. He finished the interview, felt it went well and said, "We'll see what happens." DOW told him they would let him know in a few weeks.
That afternoon, Joseph was taking a test and I waited for him after work. He came out of his test listening to a voicemail message: it was DOW. They offered him an internship the very same day! It was all very much a shock and we went out to eat to celebrate. We haven't gone out to eat in a long time! He starts in May sometime. We find out where he'll be working in March or so. But it most likely will be Texas. While it will be hot, they provide an air-conditioned apartment for us so it's okay. So Joseph will be interning with DOW Chemical! We couldn't be more happy! They are a great company and hopefully will give Joseph a great experience in the field.
This past week has been quite exciting for Joseph and I. Joseph got an email over a week ago from Dow Chemical Company saying "Congratulations, you have passed the initial screen. We will be contacting you shortly to schedule an interview." Joseph thought for sure this was a computer glitch because DOW came to BYU in late September and did not interview Joseph. He emailed the recruiter back expressing his concern about the glitch. The next morning we woke up to an excellent email. Evidently, DOW decided a few weeks ago to expand their internship program and after reviewing the resumes from the various schools, chose to interview Joseph.
Monday morning, Joseph had his phone interview with DOW. Going into the interview, he thought he had a small chance at an internship. We knew DOW was his last opportunity for an internship and had already started planning to stay in Provo next summer. He finished the interview, felt it went well and said, "We'll see what happens." DOW told him they would let him know in a few weeks.
That afternoon, Joseph was taking a test and I waited for him after work. He came out of his test listening to a voicemail message: it was DOW. They offered him an internship the very same day! It was all very much a shock and we went out to eat to celebrate. We haven't gone out to eat in a long time! He starts in May sometime. We find out where he'll be working in March or so. But it most likely will be Texas. While it will be hot, they provide an air-conditioned apartment for us so it's okay. So Joseph will be interning with DOW Chemical! We couldn't be more happy! They are a great company and hopefully will give Joseph a great experience in the field.
11.29.2011
Thanksgiving
During this holiday season, I am reminded of the many things to be grateful for. I am grateful for the Church to which I belong, my husband, my family, friends, the opportunity to attend BYU and gain an education, to not have any disease or disability, and to have a roof over my head, food on the table, and clothes on my back.
This Thanksgiving, we celebrated with Joseph's family in St. George. It was a lot of fun, especially since some relatives flew in from Texas to visit! We enjoyed the warmer weather and the yummy food. Here are some pictures.
Our nephew and his parents flew in from Texas so we were able to visit with them again. Caleb is getting so big! He loved saying 'Cheese" for all the pictures.
This is the view from a peak in St. George. The mountains in the picture are Nevada mountains. Directly to the south of us, we could see mountains from Arizona too. It was really neat. My brother-in-law showed me the road that if you take it, you end up at the Grand Canyon.
Joseph and I enjoying the wonderful hike together in St. George. It was beautiful weather and a wonderful break from school. We just have three weeks left and then Christmas!
This Thanksgiving, we celebrated with Joseph's family in St. George. It was a lot of fun, especially since some relatives flew in from Texas to visit! We enjoyed the warmer weather and the yummy food. Here are some pictures.
Our nephew and his parents flew in from Texas so we were able to visit with them again. Caleb is getting so big! He loved saying 'Cheese" for all the pictures.
This is the view from a peak in St. George. The mountains in the picture are Nevada mountains. Directly to the south of us, we could see mountains from Arizona too. It was really neat. My brother-in-law showed me the road that if you take it, you end up at the Grand Canyon.
Joseph and I enjoying the wonderful hike together in St. George. It was beautiful weather and a wonderful break from school. We just have three weeks left and then Christmas!
11.28.2011
Beating the Odds
Growing up, statistics were always around indicating children of divorced parents were worse off than children with married parents. As I have grown up and realized that odds have been and will continue to be against me, I am happy to report that I am doing just fine despite what media dictates. Here are some statistics that I have proven wrong:
- Children in single-parent families are six times more likely than children in two-parent families to grow up in an environment of poverty
- They are two to three more times likely to have behavioral problems
- More likely to drop out of school
- Be expelled or suspended from school
- More likely to become pregnant as a teen
- More likely to use drugs and become lawmakers
I am lucky to be one of the people who didn't face these issues. Instead, I grew up with an amazing mom who gave her children everything she could. She didn't let media and numbers dictate our futures. I am grateful for my mom who worked so hard to give her children a great future. As I work with children of divorced parents, I struggle with how they have so much anger and trauma from the divorce. It hurts me so much because I know they can reverse the trend if they choose to. I know they can choose to not repeat history. I simply hope one day they will.
(Pictures from Thanksgiving are coming...)
- Children in single-parent families are six times more likely than children in two-parent families to grow up in an environment of poverty
- They are two to three more times likely to have behavioral problems
- More likely to drop out of school
- Be expelled or suspended from school
- More likely to become pregnant as a teen
- More likely to use drugs and become lawmakers
I am lucky to be one of the people who didn't face these issues. Instead, I grew up with an amazing mom who gave her children everything she could. She didn't let media and numbers dictate our futures. I am grateful for my mom who worked so hard to give her children a great future. As I work with children of divorced parents, I struggle with how they have so much anger and trauma from the divorce. It hurts me so much because I know they can reverse the trend if they choose to. I know they can choose to not repeat history. I simply hope one day they will.
(Pictures from Thanksgiving are coming...)
11.09.2011
Fall and Birthdays
I love fall. When I was younger, I always thought I'd get married in October. Not because it was my birthday month but because the colors are so pretty. Well, Joseph and I decided to get married during a blizzard instead but that doesn't erase my love for the fall season. Here is why I love fall:
1. The colors are simply amazing. I love living near the mountains and seeing the trees change colors into reds, oranges, and yellows.
2. I like making homemade pumpkin pie. Joseph likes to eat it. It works out well.
3. My birthday is in fall! And so is Joseph's.
4. The weather is perfect. I could handle having October weather all year long. I love wearing a long sleeve shirt and jeans. It is my favorite "outfit." Winter comes and I feel I have to bundle up so much to stay warm but fall has beautiful weather.
5. General Conference is in the fall, so that is an added bonus.
Last month, Joseph and I celebrated our birthdays. We are slowly reaching the age of retirement. He got some new tools, a game, a new white shirt for Church, and some new ties. I received a popcorn maker, gardening books, a movie, nail polish, cookbooks, and some sewing stuff. It was great to celebrate our birthdays at Joseph's family's home. We made some cakes and enjoyed being with his family. We also went up to Logan to visit Chelsea and Jeff and we celebrated up there. We went to a corn maze and carved pumpkins.
All in all, this fall was a wonderful fall. I just wish it could have lasted longer. It snowed last Saturday and has been pretty cold lately. I will just have to wait until next fall to enjoy it again.
1. The colors are simply amazing. I love living near the mountains and seeing the trees change colors into reds, oranges, and yellows.
2. I like making homemade pumpkin pie. Joseph likes to eat it. It works out well.
3. My birthday is in fall! And so is Joseph's.
4. The weather is perfect. I could handle having October weather all year long. I love wearing a long sleeve shirt and jeans. It is my favorite "outfit." Winter comes and I feel I have to bundle up so much to stay warm but fall has beautiful weather.
5. General Conference is in the fall, so that is an added bonus.
Last month, Joseph and I celebrated our birthdays. We are slowly reaching the age of retirement. He got some new tools, a game, a new white shirt for Church, and some new ties. I received a popcorn maker, gardening books, a movie, nail polish, cookbooks, and some sewing stuff. It was great to celebrate our birthdays at Joseph's family's home. We made some cakes and enjoyed being with his family. We also went up to Logan to visit Chelsea and Jeff and we celebrated up there. We went to a corn maze and carved pumpkins.
All in all, this fall was a wonderful fall. I just wish it could have lasted longer. It snowed last Saturday and has been pretty cold lately. I will just have to wait until next fall to enjoy it again.
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