Last Thursday and Friday, Rex and Anna visited us. We didn't have tons of time together because they had lots of work, but we had times for games and good food.
Our trip been an adventure so far.
We left Monday morning with no problems, ate lunch, and enjoyed a stop at the Hill Aerospace Museum. Then, we set out on our way, hoping to arrive in Rexburg around 4-5 P.M. Not a mile later, the oil light came on in the car. We pulled into the next gas station and noticed that the car was leaking TONS of oil. A phone call to dad and some diagnostic work revealed a broken line which sprayed oil any time we started the car up. We found a place in Brigham City to tow and fix the car, but they couldn't do it until the next morning since they didn't have the part in stock. James decided to stay the night and drive the car up the next day. Melodie and Joseph drove down to get us. While we waited, we went to a Chinese restaurant for dinner and then to Walmart to hang out. We didn't have to wait too long for our ride, so it wasn't all bad. We finally arrived in Rexburg around 9:45 and James on Christmas Eve at 2 P.M.
We did our normal Christmas Eve: clam chowder for dinner, singing together, and the Christmas story acted out by the kids. (I helped do some of the cooking so I could take my mind off of the broken car.) We even got them to bed on time, which was great because they woke up SO EARLY and had to be sent back to bed.
Christmas Day was really awesome. I love my presents and not traveling in ice and snow. We did go to the Lees' for dinner. I had so much delicious food.
Today, after the gym, the kids and most of the family left to go sledding. Samantha and I had a nice relaxing morning doing nothing. James, Melodie and I went to the temple to do sealings this afternoon, which was great. It was pretty busy, but we got all but 3 cards done. Soon, James and I will leave to go on a dinner date. I'm pretty excited because it's a new place that we haven't eaten at yet. We have a gift card from Christmas.
The next few days should be great too. I can't wait!
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Cold, Parties
I've had a cold since Fridayish. Monday was the absolute worst of it. I'm just glad it's getting better and not turning in to a sinus infection like January. That was a truly awful experience that I hope to never repeat.
I can’t say it’s been an easy week. Having a cold has made me very tired and irritable when I would normally be doing some productive Christmas type stuff right now. James and I went to the faculty party for the high school on Monday, and that was fun, but I didn’t feel great while I was there. We went to the very last pack meeting on Tuesday and that was fun too, at least for the first 45 minutes. It was a good reminder of why everyone is glad that there won’t be any pack meetings anymore. Lewis and Samantha were difficult to keep track of, and just when we were starting to socialize with friends during the dinner, the Cub leaders spent 45 minutes on giving out awards. All the same, I am really glad that Joseph had such caring leaders who helped him get his Bear badge, even though he has only been working on it for about six months.
I have no real motivation to do anything right now. I am taking a break from dieting for the last two weeks of the year. I finally broke past my 60 pound mark! I’m really excited about that, but I’m even more excited to be able to eat ice cream over the next few weeks.
I can’t say it’s been an easy week. Having a cold has made me very tired and irritable when I would normally be doing some productive Christmas type stuff right now. James and I went to the faculty party for the high school on Monday, and that was fun, but I didn’t feel great while I was there. We went to the very last pack meeting on Tuesday and that was fun too, at least for the first 45 minutes. It was a good reminder of why everyone is glad that there won’t be any pack meetings anymore. Lewis and Samantha were difficult to keep track of, and just when we were starting to socialize with friends during the dinner, the Cub leaders spent 45 minutes on giving out awards. All the same, I am really glad that Joseph had such caring leaders who helped him get his Bear badge, even though he has only been working on it for about six months.
I have no real motivation to do anything right now. I am taking a break from dieting for the last two weeks of the year. I finally broke past my 60 pound mark! I’m really excited about that, but I’m even more excited to be able to eat ice cream over the next few weeks.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Phenix/Blomquist Visit
Dad arrived last Friday, and we had a great time together. Saturday, he and I went to the temple to work on some family names. I forgot how much temple work brings the living closer together. I love getting those emails saying that temple work from my list has been done, and then I look and see that it happened in Raleigh. We also went to D.I. for a few random things and then hung out the rest of the day.
Sunday, everything went well with Church. It was a little extra busy since I was subbing for a class right after music, but it was fun. We kept our tradition of watching the Christmas devotional and eating muddy buddies. The Blomquists arrived Sunday night.
Monday, I did my normal stuff during the day. I took pictures of the Blomquist family. We went to KFC for dinner, after which Dad left for Salt Lake. He even bought us some extra biscuits for breakfast the next day.
Tuesday, Mara and I went to yoga together and then watched a Christmas movie while the guys and Devin played some games.
Wednesday, Mara and Ricky went to the temple in the morning and the guys went shooting in the afternoon. Emma was a perfect angel, even when I had to bundle her for the bus stop. We played some games after dinner. I somehow found time to write our Christmas card.
Today, we're going to the Western Heritage Museum and then grocery shopping. I have some cooking to catch up on this afternoon, just granola bars and actual granola. I love how good the house smells when I make those. After dinner, Mara and Ricky have to leave to go home. We've had a really good time. It's always great to spend time with family. I'm going to be really sad when they move away to NC next year.
Sunday, everything went well with Church. It was a little extra busy since I was subbing for a class right after music, but it was fun. We kept our tradition of watching the Christmas devotional and eating muddy buddies. The Blomquists arrived Sunday night.
Monday, I did my normal stuff during the day. I took pictures of the Blomquist family. We went to KFC for dinner, after which Dad left for Salt Lake. He even bought us some extra biscuits for breakfast the next day.
Tuesday, Mara and I went to yoga together and then watched a Christmas movie while the guys and Devin played some games.
Wednesday, Mara and Ricky went to the temple in the morning and the guys went shooting in the afternoon. Emma was a perfect angel, even when I had to bundle her for the bus stop. We played some games after dinner. I somehow found time to write our Christmas card.
Today, we're going to the Western Heritage Museum and then grocery shopping. I have some cooking to catch up on this afternoon, just granola bars and actual granola. I love how good the house smells when I make those. After dinner, Mara and Ricky have to leave to go home. We've had a really good time. It's always great to spend time with family. I'm going to be really sad when they move away to NC next year.
Thursday, December 5, 2019
More Thanksgiving, Busy Week
We ended up having a pretty good Thanksgiving. I really liked that we didn't have to travel again on Thanksgiving day since it was such a terrible drive to Rexburg. The drive from Rexburg to Victor is usually the worst, weather-wise, and pretty icy. Aunt Ruth's family joined us, so that was really nice.
Friday, James went shooting while I stayed with the kids. I didn't really feel like Black Friday shopping. It was never a tradition in my family. Ours was to stay home and eat turkey pot pie. We went to the Lees' to eat chili with Aunt Michelle's family. Somehow, we kept Lewis and Samantha from destroying anything. That's the worst part about going to the grandparents' house these day: keeping those two out of trouble. It makes the visit kind of unpleasant, but I know it won't always be that way.
Saturday, Lars and I went to the temple to do some family names for baptisms. It was the perfect time to go: completely empty! He and Carmel joined us for dinner, turkey pot pie that I made earlier in the day.
We left Sunday after Church and made it home safely with completely clear roads. Aside from catching up from the trip, James has had tons to do this week: a training after school, a visit to the dentist, and some errands. That's not even counting the homework from his classes. I feel like we never get to spend time together, so I'm really looking forward to Christmas when he doesn't have any classes!
Our ward Christmas party last night was pretty fun.
I was feeling pretty discouraged for a while that no one seemed to notice my weight loss, but I got 4 compliments in the past week! I can't believe I'm so close to my goal: 15 lbs. or less to go! I say less because I'm not 100% sure that I can weigh what I did on my wedding day since I never have since then. I have been within 5 lbs., though, so I'd be really happy with that. The fact that I'm getting close means that progress is very slow and my desire to put in the effort is greatly diminished compared to what it was. I'm hoping to reach my final goal by my birthday, but we'll see. I hate to keep pushing the date back, but life happens, and I'm not a robot with no feelings.
Friday, James went shooting while I stayed with the kids. I didn't really feel like Black Friday shopping. It was never a tradition in my family. Ours was to stay home and eat turkey pot pie. We went to the Lees' to eat chili with Aunt Michelle's family. Somehow, we kept Lewis and Samantha from destroying anything. That's the worst part about going to the grandparents' house these day: keeping those two out of trouble. It makes the visit kind of unpleasant, but I know it won't always be that way.
Saturday, Lars and I went to the temple to do some family names for baptisms. It was the perfect time to go: completely empty! He and Carmel joined us for dinner, turkey pot pie that I made earlier in the day.
We left Sunday after Church and made it home safely with completely clear roads. Aside from catching up from the trip, James has had tons to do this week: a training after school, a visit to the dentist, and some errands. That's not even counting the homework from his classes. I feel like we never get to spend time together, so I'm really looking forward to Christmas when he doesn't have any classes!
Our ward Christmas party last night was pretty fun.
I was feeling pretty discouraged for a while that no one seemed to notice my weight loss, but I got 4 compliments in the past week! I can't believe I'm so close to my goal: 15 lbs. or less to go! I say less because I'm not 100% sure that I can weigh what I did on my wedding day since I never have since then. I have been within 5 lbs., though, so I'd be really happy with that. The fact that I'm getting close means that progress is very slow and my desire to put in the effort is greatly diminished compared to what it was. I'm hoping to reach my final goal by my birthday, but we'll see. I hate to keep pushing the date back, but life happens, and I'm not a robot with no feelings.
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