Saturday, August 29, 2009

School . . .

"So who are the people who are crazy enough to be taking Human Anatomy AND Human Physiology . . . ." I then raised my hand with one other girl across the room. "Wow ..." My professor said as I received looks of pity from fellow students.

THAT is how my semester started. And This is how it will continue, it should be an interesting one :)

I am just letting you know ahead, I wont be posting for the next 4 months pretty much. I will hopefully find time to browse your blogs. Maybe Joseph can do some posts :)

See you around Christmas!


Saturday, August 22, 2009

Water Bottles?

I Love Water Bottles.
I take my water bottle to school almost everyday. I once turned around when I was almost to work because I forgot my water bottle. . . (maybe a little obsessive?)
Anyway, my beautiful Green camelbak water bottle broke today. I guess it was ok because I was in need of a new one after hearing all of that news on a chemical which is released from plastic when it is heated and causes cancer . . .
Apparently the plastic my water bottle is made out of is one of those plastics. What are the good numbers again, Mom? I know she will comment . . . hopefully.
So I am wondering who knows of a good water bottle I should try? The Sigg bottles intrigue me, because I would love to design my own. But they seem odd and would be uncomfortable to drink out of? Any recommendations?
Does anyone else understand where I am coming from or do I seem crazy ha ha?

Saturday, August 8, 2009

CA and AZ


Sleeping on the beach in Carlsbad was a lot of fun. Even though I really didnt swim, I enjoyed the beach, card games, inn n out burger, running while over looking the beach, and smores while laughing around the campfire.
I LOVE this picture of Jack
Sophia came with her parents (Brad and Cynthia) and Bryce, to come and visit us. Her Daddy has great B-Ball skills and won this HUGE Shamu for her at Sea World :)
Sandy Samuel


Sandy JackI got to spend a lot of fun time with Jack and I really miss him!
I loved going on the Pier, there were so many fisherman and we were lucky to find this kid who had a starfish on his line. I haven't ever seen one so big.
And of course, daring little Samuel wanted to climb up the sides
I would love to go back again next year, I was thinking this would be a great vacation for the VanCott Fam. You have Campsites that are all next to eachother and you just walk down the street to get to the ocean. Your campsite overlooks the beautiful ocean.Following CA we went to AZ and of course had fun in the 117 degree weather.
Sophia and Isaak showed off their new swimming skillsAnd played chicken fight, although I don't think Sophia new the strategyBecause Isaak and Sophia are only like 6 months apart, they tend to fight. They are so much better about "playing nicely" now, but while I was walking down the hall I heard some arguing so I thought I would go and break it up. Isaak was in a box shaking his head and Sophia was telling him, "Get out, its my turn, its my turn!" I then said, in a similar manner, "No its my turn." They both looked at me with smurks on their faces and said, all giggley, "No, your too big ha ha, you cant." Im not sure why, but it felt as though they were mocking me. "Pshhh, whatever I am too big. Whatch this!" Isaak jumped out and I strategically sat in the box. They both had surprised looks when I said, "See" before I knew it, Isaak said "I want to get in too" and was climbing in. Of course Sophia joined us and my mom walked by as we were all laughing and took a picture.

I got this adorable picture of Noah, while we were playing the wii. Cute little Bryce slept so much while we were there, I didn't get a picture of him.
I loved my break from Arkansas, but wished Joseph could have come too. We will see you all soon!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Candy for Everyone!

Joseph hit 100 sales on Monday!


He has been working hard, and it shows. Believe me, the few times I have gone out selling with him in the past, have made me appreciate more and more what he endures.
Anyway, to celebrate, we wanted to giv
e everyone FREE Candy Bars :)
Really though, if you click on THIS link on Friday (tomorrow), you can register your name and address for a free candy bar. You can register 4 per household, every
Friday.

And now to leave you with some great Arkansas Pictures. I think it is important to show all of you the classy side of Arkansas.And the car every hunter wants. . .Have a GREAT Weekend everyone!

Monday, July 27, 2009

35 days . . .


until we are HOME! (28 days left for me)

We are so excited for, FAMILY & FRIENDS, Running Outside, Costa Vida Food, Painting and Gardening, School, Lost with the Boys, Wedding Receptions, Sunday Nights with Our Families, Trips to Anywhere but Arkansas, and just being HOME!

We love you and miss you all! I had a great time on my adventure that took place for almost all of July. I had a few days in Utah where I got to see friends and family,
make hundreds of Oreo truffles for the VanCotts,Eat my wonderful Raspberry Coconut Pancakes,(If you ever want to try the most delicious food, I would be happy to make these for you, just let me know)
and have my car hit in the Wal-Mart parking lot. Her insurance is taking care of everything, so I am happy.

After my fun in Utah I left for California to camp on the beach and after, drove to Arizona to see the last of my family :) Pictures of these fun times coming soon.

P.S. Make sure you click THIS link! Cold Stone is giving away free ice cream creations to you on your birthday. I love finding free things and I love sharing them. Enjoy!




Wednesday, July 22, 2009

July Celebrations

We had a good 4th of July in Arkansas, a portion of it was me sitting in a hotel lobby for about 3 hours, but then we made our way back to our apartments to start our celebration. We have been in Hotels since July 1st because we were having issues with licensing in Little Rock. The boys have now been forced to sell in cities about 3 hours away from our apartments, so the company has been buying the guys rooms to stay in. Anyway, we got home in time to have a BBQ by our pool with our fun friends. Then we all went to see fireworks, it made us miss Utah, their fireworks don't even compare. It was a day we missed home :)
We found out that the boys were going to be staying in hotels for at least a couple more weeks and if I were to go along and stay, we would have to pay for ourselves. That would be about 600 dollars, so Joseph was so nice and let me fly home to visit family over that time instead.
It has been about 2 weeks since I have seen him, so I am really missing him, but these past 2 weeks have been really fun. I was in Utah for a few days and then went camping in California with my family. Now I am in Arizona helping my brother and Sister in Law pack up their home to move.
It has been fun being with family, especially because today is my mom's birthday. We love her so much and are grateful, everyday, to have her in our lives :) If you know my mom, you love her, it is hard not to. Happy Birthday Mom!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Tagged

So my Sister-in-Law, Amy, knows I have some time on my hands and tagged me.


8 things I did yesterday
1. Attended Stake Conference where a woman told her great conversion story.
2. Took a 25 minute Nap
3. Went fishing with Joseph and Garrett at the Arkansas River
4. Helped a woman push her non-functioning car (I mostly watched)
5. Drove! I miss driving, I Never have a car to drive
6. Ate Yummy Couscous
7. I won at Pirates Dice! 2nd time ever. 2 out of like 30 times I have played.
8. Made Never On a Sundae for my friends and watched what about bob?

8 things I look forward to
1. The end of the Summer (How sad is that)
2. Being in Utah with Family
3. My twenty first Birtday
4. The birth of my new niece
5. Making my home, MY home (Gardening, Decorating . . .)
6. Pretending like the fall is still summer and going boating and hiking as it gets cold
7. Applying for my program in Feb (Finally!)
8. Training and Running the St. George Marathon next year

8 things I wish I could do
1. Run the St George Marathon this year :)
2. Have Short hair and have it look good on me.
3. Make it on the Amazing Race with my mom ha ha. That's right mom, I am still planning on it and I hope you are still on board.
4. Play an instrument, the flute or the piano
5. Run without having knee problems
6. I wish I could eat whatever whenever and still be in good running shape ha ha
(It is probably #6 that makes #5 a problem haha)
7. I wish I could be done with school
8. Travel through Europe for a few months

8 shows I watch (if I watch T.V)
1. FRIENDS (The Greatest)
2. So you think you can dance
3. Grey's Anatomy
4. Lost
5. Heroes
6. The Office
7. Lie to me
8. Since I have been married, I haven't had Television :)


8 people I tag
1. Catalina
2. Mom (Nina)
3. Cynthia
4. Katie
5. Shannon
6. Lauren S.
7. Chessie
8. Ashley N.