Life in the Highway

I just wanted to write and thank you all for your prayers and support this week. The LSAT went great. I was a little weak on the "games" section, which typically I score very high, but I feel I did better than average on the rest of the test. Anyways, it's done and I can now resume a somewhat normal life. I wont find out my score for another couple of weeks, but between now and then I will be getting my applications ready.

Also, Red Sox secured home field advantage throughout the playoffs by being best team in baseball (officially). And I am enjoying the current Cougar win streak: 31-24 over the Lobos!

Love ya guys

Crafty

I have been labeled by some members of our family as "not crafty." If you need your bathroom cleaned or the fridge cleaned out, I'm your woman. If you need help with yard work, call me up; but crafts, those are best left to other family members. Let this post prove you wrong.

Exhibit A:


We made these pumpkins over Labor Day with Preston's family. I admit, I had some help on the first one, but the little I made all by myself. Are they not cute?




Exhibit B:

We had a card making class at out last Enrichment. I chose to go to that one because the other choices were sewing and crocheting (not that I don't "like" sewing and crocheting, but I'm practically an expert at both already). So, I made this card. Now, don't tell me you wouldn't be thrilled to receive a card like this for your birthday.








This card I made on my own, with my own supplies, in my own house.






Exhibit C: I don't have photos of this one, but for proof of my sewing prowess, ask Joanna or Sarah to see the pajama pants I made for them earlier this year.

So there.

The Bean Museum

So...we found ourselves with some extra time the few hours Joanna was here before entering the MTC. An outing was in order. But, what to do? Joanna couldn't eat, so that was out of the question. We didn't want to travel far or spend money, so the only logical thing...The Bean Museum, of course! It's the perfect outing for folks of all ages (I admit, there was basically one age group present while we were there, and it was between 1-6, but I'm sure that was only because it was working hours). Those dead animals could entertain me for hours. And, I have proof that I'm not the only one who enjoys them. Peruse the pictures below. Recognize anyone?


So, the next time you find yourselves in Provo wondering what to do with your time, why not try the Bean Museum? And you can call me--I'd love to be your tour guide.

Joanna, Marilyn, and home work

Another exciting week! The activities included bringing Joanna to the MTC and attending Marilyn Sampson's wedding. She got married to Ben King, so I presume that now makes her Marilyn King.
Preston has been studying hard. The LSAT is quickly approaching and between classes and preparing for the LSAT he is managing to stay very busy. This week he was called to serve as the Scout Committee Chair, which means that he will be in charge of overseeing scout's progression towards their eagles as well as qualifying members of the ward to serve as merit badge counselors. Preston wanted a calling with the young men. I'm certain that he'll do great. Preston also spoke in church today. He thought that he "blabbered on" and was worried about its reception. His attitude changed drastically as his talk was quoted three times in Sunday School and apparently once in Priesthood (and a comment he made in Priesthood apparently was also quoted). He made certain that I knew of the comments. I jokingly told him he needed to work on his pride.

Preston's talk was on "How to speak to others about the gospel." He suggested that we prepare ourselves by reading the scriptures and by thinking about how the gospel applies to everyday topics. He specifically mentioned finance and families as excellent topic. He then said that we need to invite others to activities held by the church: temple tours, stake youth dances, seminary, or to our ward luau this Friday. I was proud of him.

As for myself, I was happy to see Marilyn get married. It was a wonderful wedding. They held the reception at a nice reception hall with wonderful deserts: ice cream, chocolates, cheese cake and of course wedding cake. She looked great, and it was nice to see my other friends: Jenifer Presnell, Rachel Spencer, and Stephanie Judd.

Our old bishopric showed up. Preston apparently now is holding an even larger grudge against the first counselor because he skipped ours, but he showed up to Ben and Marilyn's. Preston jokes around a lot about things like that. He doesn't really hold grudges. Well, I'm pretty certain that he doesn't.

As for me this week, I subbed as a PE teacher and in an elementary school. Very exciting. Hopefully some long term employment will come my way.

Labor Day Weekend Blast!

We had a great weekend last weekend, and hope that you all enjoyed your labor-less weekend. Our activities included another trip to the Orem Owlz, shown at the left; a 10K in the Midway, UT Swiss Days, in which Preston won his first running award (3rd place) and Emily added to her collection with a 5th place ribbon; a BYU victory (by the way, they were out of size small Fully Invested shirts, but I was wearing BYU sandals!); a trip to a cabin up in Park City, and the start of classes for Preston. Wow it was really packed solid with things to do. We saw a double rainbow on the way up to the cabin, as well as lots of wildlife: tons of deer, lots of squirrels, birds, and we got up close and personal with quite a few mooses.