Spring Break

Heeeeeelllllllllllooooo (Mrs. Doubtfire voice)

Julia Child

So for Spring Break I have decided to go on a Culinary Exploration. I am going to be trying recipes I have never tried before and Max and I will be enjoying them together.

First one the list:

• Iceberg Wedge Salad with Bacon and Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing
•  French Onion Soup

.....Look back for pictures!

I am so happy I have a WHOLE week to cook WHATEVER I want!

We'll also be spending a few days up in Brian Head so I can practice some skiing!

What did you do/are you doing for Spring Break?

Feeling blue

It's me again

Hi friends!

I've been gone for quite some time. I just have been preoccupied with some other good things. Here's some updates since I haven't posted in months:

• I am no longer dieting 100% gluten free. I am able to have gluten in small portions every once in a while without getting reactions! This has obviously made me a very happy young lady!
• My hubby, Max, and I are eight weeks into a course on Financial Planning called Financial Peace University. It is taught by Dave Ramsey via workbook, DVDs, and his book. It really has impacted our lives in such great ways. We weren't in debt much (house & student loans) but were almost completely done paying off our student loans (woo hoo!) and feel so much better about our finances in terms of planning for our future children and retirement which takes such pressure off of a relationship.
• My Iphone died last month. It is a little sad how much I miss the convenience of looking up info whenever I needed it but I dont miss the apps which is a relief (except my map; I get lost so easily!)
• I am substitute teaching full time and I love it!! It is so awesome knowing that I can choose where I want to work everyday and can even save gas money by subbing at Max's school =]
• I've been starting back up with running most days (I can feel it in my hips...I might be getting old, ha!)
• Watched The Artist. Loved it!! Just my style.
• I am so excited for a women's retreat I'll be going on next month with one of my best buds, Megan. It's in Zion and were bunking together.
• Afore mentioned bud, Megan, is moving to Colorado this summer. I feel like I can't keep close ties with girlfriends in this state. They all leave =[
• I CAN NOT wait for this summer and the vacays I'll be going on!! Second honeymoon here we come!!!
• I've kinda faded out of my interest for Pinterest and blogging but I'll try and keep updating on mi vida as often as possible.

Adieu.

Mom for a week

This week has been challenging to say the least. But it has been great. My friends Mark and Beth had to go out of town for a conference in Orlando and asked Max and I to watch their 2 kids, 3 dogs, and their home. The biggest challenge has been their dogs. Their great and love attention and love but one of their dogs hates our dog, Pia, and gets in the nastiest fights with her. Nonetheless I have been reminding myself to stay patient and that this isn't a permanent situation. I took the whole week off from work so that I could be available for the kiddos, Noah and Emma, whenever they needed me. Being a "stay at home mom" is tough, really tough. If Max and I were lucky enough to be in a situation where one of us did not work I think I would pass the torch to him, Duties and cleaning just seem so endless. But for the few hours a day while the kids were at school, Max was at work, and the dogs got along I was able to sleep for a few hours. This was sooo nice. The puppy, Daisy, that is 10 weeks old is just about the cutest thing you have ever seen but she gets up every 3 hours during the night to use the bathroom. The second night was the most chllenging. Not only did we have to keep getting up for the puppy but Emma threw up 5 times, including once all over herself and her sheets in bed. I definitely learned a lesson in patience and love that night. Although I don't want children for a while, I think I will be a good mom when that day comes.

Dancing Lessons!

A few months back Max and I went to a silent auction that was honoring his uncle for his amazing efforts and contribution to Las Vegas' architecture. We bid on Ballroom Dancing Lessons and won!!!


So Max and I took our first ballroom dancing lessons ever on Monday! We had a lot of fun but felt a lot like fish out of water. We were told to come if comfy clothing so of course we show up in clothing appropriate for the gym when everyone else is wearing nice formal clothing and the ladies have heels! First we had a private lesson where we learned the rumba, tango, waltz, and triple step! So much fun!! Then after that lesson we had a group lesson and learned some jazzy choreography. I felt a little like Baby from Dirty Dancing😉

My hips were a little sore the next day but I am very glad we did it.

My Rainbow in the Cloud, December 6

Oh Oswald Chambers, you were so wise.

"It is the will of God that human beings should get into a rightstanding relationship with Him, and his covenants are designed for this purpose...When I have really transacted business with God on the basis of His covenant, letting everything else go, there is no sense of personal achievement- no human ingredient at all. Instead there is a complete overwhelming sense of being brought into the union with God, and my life is transformed and radiates peace and joy."


I love that last sentence. It sums up today for me.



Don't you just love Jason's Deli?? I do. What I love even more than that is hanging out with my friend, Mo, there today. I love how God has been growing me and stirring my heart the past few months. I have had to overcome a few dark times to get where I am, but couldn't be happier with the sanctification process.

The Lord did amazing things in my life as well as the life of my Young Life kids this past weekend. We went to Lost Canyon for a winter weekend and had an amazing time playing in the snow, growing deeper with God, playing Apples to Apples and Mafia, and drinking warm chai. I am so thankful that God has chosen to work through me in order for high schoolers to come to know Him. I don't know why he chose me but I am glad he did. I am glad when I can look beyond myself and realize what is truly important in life.


The next few weeks are going to be very busy, but I cannot WAIT!

I will be graduating from college, having family in town, going to Christmas parties, a dance recital, a band concert, watching the Lion King at Mandalay Bay, celebrating my incredible husband's birthday, going out of town for Christmas, and having my best friend back in town for New Years. Gah!!

Where I'm at

These past few months have been extremely challenging. I've had to put forth so much work for school, my marriage, my job, and my ministry. I constantly get asked "How do you do it?" I don't have an answer. It's tough. I take it day by day and try not to worry about the future. I can't predict what will happen when I get there anyway. Please keep me in your prayers.


Right now my focus is getting through an interview tomorrow and the gluten free pumpkin cheesecake I will be making on Saturday :)


Oh yeah, and I'm seeing Lady Antebellum on Friday-woo hoo!!!