Sunday, January 27, 2008

Some New Things for 2008

HAIR
Well, as you can see from the picture...I cut my bangs. AND everyone thinks I dyed it black--well, I didn't...it's "brown level 4." But yes, it's a little dark. Don't worry, Painho, I'll go much lighter next time--for summer! And though I'm still getting used to having bangs, it is a nice change! I can't have the same haircut my whole life, I guess! But, although you can't see it here, since it was up, I only cut off about 2 inches of length (don't worry, Nater)! So yeah--here I am with my bestest friend, Kika. She likes to do the "Kissie Face," and that one actually turned out the best of us, so I posted it!


DINNER WITH KIKA AND TREVOR
We had Kika and her hubby, Trevor, over for dinner tonight. It was their first time having dinner with us in our new house. It was really fun! I made something really salty for my little brasileira :) And Kika brought "Pudim" or as the Mexicanos call it, "Flan." It was really good. I totally cheated on my diet (sorry Lenore!) But, hey, I can cheat maybe once a week right?

I'm trying to lose 15 lbs. because I've gained 10 lbs. since being married (the STRESS Jordan puts on me, you know?? :)) and I figured, "what the heck, I'll lose that, and then lose 5 more!" So that's what I'm doing. I'm down 3 so far, and It's been 3 weeks...I know, pathetic. But hey, when you don't have that much to lose, I mean, they say the last 10 lbs is the hardest! I also need to be more regular at the gym, of course. But my husband is VERY impressed, because I've never had enough willpower to stick to any...dietary regimens so I'm proving him wrong! AND if...wait, WHEN I reach my goal, he is going to do the ULTIMATE wonderful thing!!! CLEAN his OFFICE!! YAY!! I don't really get mad at him over it anymore--you know, I've realized my words just fall on deaf ears, and it definitely doesn't help our marriage! So, I just close the door and forget that the office is there...ahhhh... My parents cursed me with cleanliness...


NEW CALLING FOR ME!
So, another thing that is new is my calling! I was called (well, in December) to my Dad's dream calling. He is jealous, since he has NEVER had the PLEASURE of fulfilling this particular calling. I'm a new Gospel Doctrine teacher in my ward! Most people are extremely scared of this, but I love it. It has been so fun--well, I've only done two lessons--but it already has been great. Now, I get to teach, but I don't have to go to MUTUAL every Tuesday! :) And even when I'm not teaching, I go to that great website, www.ldsgospeldoctrine.net and read Brad Constantine's verse-by-verse lesson material. Well, basically, when you click on his lesson guide, a pdf file comes up with the entire reading, interspersed, verse-by-verse, with quotes from general authorities, BofM teachings, Hugh Nibley stuff, etc. It's great. You should all go there and read it every week :) I've learned TONS of interesting stuff!!

So that's all for today. Life is good. Work is good. I'm supposed to get promoted soon. I'll keep you posted!! BYE :)

Friday, January 25, 2008

Christmas & the New Year!



Ok, so I'm finally getting to this... Christmas was great. Jordan and I stayed here in Utah, and had Christmas Eve over at Shaunie & Bart's house (ok, so it was just me--Jordan had to work) and then later that night, (or should I say morning! It was past midnight) we went over to my in-laws' house, Dan and Lenore. It was really fun. Although, I don't really have pictures. I've been waiting to get them from my mother-in-law. But here's a picture of Jordan with our tree in the background...he's so cheesy :)


This year, Jordan's big gift to me was Celine Dion tickets for her concert at the Energy Solutions Arena this November! YES, I have to wait until November of THIS year to see her, but hey it is WORTH THE WAIT. We saw her in Vegas when we were dating (my 25th birthday present!) and it was amazing. Don't think she looks that great in this photo-looks like a lot of fake big hair to me... hmm... BUT she's amazing, and I'm excited!!



Another fun thing we did during Christmas was make caramel apples to give to the neighbors! I must say, we were pros...well, I learned how to make them in Las Vegas with Michelle (we helped her friend make caramel apples for her husband's clients) and Jordan is just a natural :) He dipped the apples in caramel, then after they cooled in white chocolate, and I sprinkled them with cinnamon and sugar and crushed pecans. YUMM! Everyone loved them! Here is a picture. Aren't they cute!? And now we have the stuff to do them next year too--well, if we have the energy! They are pretty time consuming!

Well, that's about all I need to say about Christmas and New Years festivities! It was great to be with family and friends!