Good news that makes me tired thinking about it... :-)

The good news is that we'll be around Utah for awhile to hang with friends and family. We'll get to see the downtown project finished and TRAX expanded...all these SUPER exciting things happening to our city. ;-) And while these things are cause ENOUGH to stick around (not to mention glorious jobs at IHC & Moochies)...can't say it's our primary reason. Ok ok...to the point.....looks like I'm going to be in school at the U for a couple more years. I JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH!!!! This is something that has kinda been nagging (maybe prompting is a better word) for awhile now. I really enjoyed and had fun with my major....but i had trouble really getting into and and trying to fathom a career with it. And the thought that always came back to me was that the one time I was passionate about actually going to school was when I was in the education program. Anytime I read something fun or find something interesting I've always subconsciously been planning on how to make a lesson plan around it and make it fun for kids. During the time I did student teaching...it was like "yeah...this is awesome and I love it!" So why did I stop way back when?? I hadn't finished my math and that was the last credit I needed to apply for the program. I was so behind in math that it would take me three semesters of JUST taking math before I could even apply to the program. Slightly deterring...but I did finish my math and by that time I'm not exactly sure what happened that I didn't go back. I've met with a counselor and she really liked me and was very enthusiastic about having a male in the program. The bottom line is...I'm finally excited about school again and EXTREMELY optimistic for the future! Jenesse is absolutely wonderful and MOST importantly...patient with her husband and I am so grateful for her support. And for those of you with kids...beware...and please don't be one of THOSE parents. ;-)

So....can anyone tutor me to take the PRAXIS exam?? Anyone??

For you Office Fans...

This made me laugh and I had to pass it along...if you need help in the world of idetifying vegetables...that is a beet.

Koller/Kempton Kollaboration...

We met Erin & Ryan Koller because I work with Erin at IHC. And since we are basically the only two normal people there...we get along just fine. ;-) Tonight we all went out to eat at Biaggi's (DELICIOUS!!!) and then we came back for some good 'ol pumpkin carving. I'm not sure you can tell but Ryan did the Screaming Man painting (which turned out awesome) and Erin did a spider. Ness did get a small pumpkin she wanted to carve but this thing was rock solid! I could barely stick a knife in! So she just drew hers on and helped me do ours. I am still blown away by Ness's pumpkin skills. She draws and I carve...I think we make quite the duo...just like Tigger & Eeyore! Good times good times. :)

Be our guest, be our guest, be our guest!!!

After many years of me sleeping alone on my mattress I had created something of a deep sink hole. This became a problem when one person in bed became two. Most nights we start on our own sides and then gravity pulls us down down down to the middle. :) Solution?? We bought a new mattress! Better news? We turned our spare bedroom (which basically collected all our junk) into and ACTUAL bedroom! We got a nice memory foam topper for it and it really is comfortable...just not as a consistent mattress. What does this mean to you? Early morning flight? Waiting for a conference session? Want to get out of Utah County? You can now stay with us rent free!!! ;-) Yes...this does make us feel all grown up. Seriously though...we love and welcome guests anytime (you don't even have to spend the night). Hope to hang soon!

VIVA U2 IN VEGAS!!!!

So...whenever a concert opportunity rolls around I always think, "It'd be fun but it's basically just the same as listening to it at home or in the car." And then I go to a concert like this....and I'm basically left speechless and incredibly grateful that we went. HOLY COW!!!! Firstly...we have an AWESOME brother who basically waited outside the stadium all day to ensure that we got PRIMO seats. And by PRIMO I mean...come on...look at these pictures! They were not taken by professionals but by us...a few feet away!! I am still in awe at how U2's music still moves me...such energy...such passion....such....amazingness? The video doesn't capture it but it's a taste of what this was for us. If they are ever in town....GO SEE THEM!!! And invite us... ;-)