After a lot of time and effort, I was finally able to edit the blog so that now it looks how I want it too. So now I will claim the blog and maybe admit that it exits. I'm actually very happy with how it looks. Aren't we so cute up there at the top? And I don't think it's over the top girly, so JP can still manage to post on it as well.
Thanks to designer, Kristin Cronin-Barrow at ScrapWow, and Shabby Princess for the kits that provided me with the elements and papers to make the background and header. There I think that counts as proper credit, and hopefully no copyright police will come after me.
Oh and by the way in case you didn't know, JP and I are living in Orlando, FL. Well, I don't want to spend all night talking about that, so I'm going to end here and say bye. I said what I wanted to be the point of the blog, that I made it look nice. Ta-ta!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Phi Beta Lambda
About a week ago my husband and I traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the PBL national competition. This was the first time I was ever able to go with him on any of his business trips. It was way fun.
We went to Coke World, which yes I'll admit, didn't have much appeal to a non-carbonation and non-caffeine drinking person. They did have these shirts that smelled like pop at the end which were cool. Later that day we went to the CNN center and got a tour of how they did news. We also got to ride up this huge escalator, it was eight stories tall and took two minutes just to ride up it.
We also went to the Aquarium, that was a blast, I wish we had had more time there. They had four whale sharks there that were just fascinating to watch, they are big fish. I also liked to watch the otters, they are so playful.
The very last day we went to the zoo. I was sad that we didn't get to see the baby panda. Both of us liked watching the orangutan. This orangutan was playing a computer matching game and doing very well. It was so cool to see just how smart they were. We started talking about how some apes have been taught to sign, and we thought it would be interesting to see one of the gorillas that can sign interact with this little almost two year old boy that we know that can also sign.
The last thing we did was go the the Museum. The coolest thing there was they had this science exhibit about our senses where you got to do lots of experiments with your vision and learn more about how your senses work.
And of course since we were there for the National Competition, JP competed. The competitions consisted of taking a test and a role play situation presentation. He and his partner Kada took 6th in Human Resource Management, and 3rd in Management Concepts. I'm so proud of my very smart husband.
We went to Coke World, which yes I'll admit, didn't have much appeal to a non-carbonation and non-caffeine drinking person. They did have these shirts that smelled like pop at the end which were cool. Later that day we went to the CNN center and got a tour of how they did news. We also got to ride up this huge escalator, it was eight stories tall and took two minutes just to ride up it.
We also went to the Aquarium, that was a blast, I wish we had had more time there. They had four whale sharks there that were just fascinating to watch, they are big fish. I also liked to watch the otters, they are so playful.
The very last day we went to the zoo. I was sad that we didn't get to see the baby panda. Both of us liked watching the orangutan. This orangutan was playing a computer matching game and doing very well. It was so cool to see just how smart they were. We started talking about how some apes have been taught to sign, and we thought it would be interesting to see one of the gorillas that can sign interact with this little almost two year old boy that we know that can also sign.
The last thing we did was go the the Museum. The coolest thing there was they had this science exhibit about our senses where you got to do lots of experiments with your vision and learn more about how your senses work.
And of course since we were there for the National Competition, JP competed. The competitions consisted of taking a test and a role play situation presentation. He and his partner Kada took 6th in Human Resource Management, and 3rd in Management Concepts. I'm so proud of my very smart husband.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
April Fools
This year April fools was uneventful. Brit and I spent most of the time doing homework. Last years April fools, however, was quite interesting...
General Conference weekend. I was visiting my parents home to watch conference. After the Sunday morning 10 a.m. session, I get a phone call from Britain. At that time, we had established that we were dating, boyfriend-girlfriend; whatever you'd like to call it. We had joked about taking our picture in front of the Salt Lake Temple as engagement photos as joke.
Our boss had been pestering us since August about hooking up. So we had pulled a fake engagement already and thought throwing a picture in would be great. Plus, the date on the fake invitation was April 1, 2007. Naturally, I drove downtown immediately and we had the chance to watch general conference in the Tabernacle. It was a good time. Afterward, we took photos in front of the Salt Lake Temple.
That is an April fools to remember.
Monday, March 31, 2008
8 months, 4 days
That's how long it took me to set up a blog for us. That's how long I've been happier than ever. That's how long the Lord has blessed my life in a brand new way.
We've had a great beginning and have plans to create one fantastic journey to the never-ending. It took me a while, yet I've finally found myself at my parents' own Utah State University. I figured starting where my mom did was a good idea. It seemed right at the time and boy was it. I spend three years at a two year college, Snow College, to get an associates degree in business management. Why three years? Health, number one, and mixed uncertainty. I took it slow to accommodate less than fair health.
The answer is at the pool. What was that? Oh, yeah, the question being, where did you meet your wife. We worked together and ended up in Logan, Utah. She studies pre-medical biology and I had a minor change of heart by studying public relations. Not too far of of my original intent of marketing. I switched because I love to write and because I didn't want to retake a math course (did I mention I'm honest?).
I firmly believe in my Savior Jesus Christ. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I believe in modern-day revelation through prophets, seers, and revelators having authority from Jesus Christ. If you are not yet familiar with my religion, the cornerstone as we call it might enlighten you: the Book of Mormon (*whispers* I'm a Mormon). We have beautiful temples across the world. We sent missionaries across the world to share our message. These young men, typically ages 19-21, chose to do this and finance it themselves. We live differently than much of the world and I do so of my own choice with zeal...or as much zeal as I can muster up at the time. Perfection is a goal, not yet realized...cut me some slack. I enjoy my lifestyle and recommend it for happiness.
Manti Temple. Did it again...that's where we were married at. Beautiful place. The hillside of which the temple sits atop hosts the annual Mormon Miracle Pageant each summer. Generally held the middle two weeks in June. The temple is backdrop to a spectacle of lights, battles, and the LDS beliefs. I've been part of the production for three consecutive years. I served a service mission (rather than typical two year mission...health problems) the first and third years while my second I was in the performance as an actor. Marvelous experience. Putting on a production of this magnitude is rewarding in and of itself. Putting on a production of this magnitude that you believe in, now that's rewarding.
With only life ahead of me, I live everyday hoping to be better. For two people, my wife, Britain, and my Heavenly Father. Of all names he could take, God chose 'Father'. I hope someday to be the best father I can be. I guess a good long time for preparation is at hand...
8 months, 4 days since I changed my life for the best by marrying my sweetheart in the right place, at the right time, for the right reasons...because I love her and I love my Father in Heaven.
We've had a great beginning and have plans to create one fantastic journey to the never-ending. It took me a while, yet I've finally found myself at my parents' own Utah State University. I figured starting where my mom did was a good idea. It seemed right at the time and boy was it. I spend three years at a two year college, Snow College, to get an associates degree in business management. Why three years? Health, number one, and mixed uncertainty. I took it slow to accommodate less than fair health.
The answer is at the pool. What was that? Oh, yeah, the question being, where did you meet your wife. We worked together and ended up in Logan, Utah. She studies pre-medical biology and I had a minor change of heart by studying public relations. Not too far of of my original intent of marketing. I switched because I love to write and because I didn't want to retake a math course (did I mention I'm honest?).
I firmly believe in my Savior Jesus Christ. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I believe in modern-day revelation through prophets, seers, and revelators having authority from Jesus Christ. If you are not yet familiar with my religion, the cornerstone as we call it might enlighten you: the Book of Mormon (*whispers* I'm a Mormon). We have beautiful temples across the world. We sent missionaries across the world to share our message. These young men, typically ages 19-21, chose to do this and finance it themselves. We live differently than much of the world and I do so of my own choice with zeal...or as much zeal as I can muster up at the time. Perfection is a goal, not yet realized...cut me some slack. I enjoy my lifestyle and recommend it for happiness.
Manti Temple. Did it again...that's where we were married at. Beautiful place. The hillside of which the temple sits atop hosts the annual Mormon Miracle Pageant each summer. Generally held the middle two weeks in June. The temple is backdrop to a spectacle of lights, battles, and the LDS beliefs. I've been part of the production for three consecutive years. I served a service mission (rather than typical two year mission...health problems) the first and third years while my second I was in the performance as an actor. Marvelous experience. Putting on a production of this magnitude is rewarding in and of itself. Putting on a production of this magnitude that you believe in, now that's rewarding.
With only life ahead of me, I live everyday hoping to be better. For two people, my wife, Britain, and my Heavenly Father. Of all names he could take, God chose 'Father'. I hope someday to be the best father I can be. I guess a good long time for preparation is at hand...
8 months, 4 days since I changed my life for the best by marrying my sweetheart in the right place, at the right time, for the right reasons...because I love her and I love my Father in Heaven.
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