Sweet Tooth

I inherited my mother's sweet tooth. She got hers from her mother and it goes back and back and back I'm sure! Well this week I have not been able to get enough sugar. It is driving me crazy, especially since I have been trying so hard to eat right and exercise. I usually have pretty good self control, but not right now! I have been making too many sweets, and that is my downfall. I can say no to a candy bar or a store bought treat, but give me some homemade cookies and I will for sure say yes! I guess I should stop making a cookie sheet full of cookies or peanut butter bars. (Mouth is watering as I type.) But they are just so darn good!
So, each day is fresh, with no "sweets" in it, right? I am going to try to limit myself to one sweet thing a day. This is going to be hard, but I can do it! Baby steps, right?

Are you noticing a trend in posts? 2 goals in 2 posts. Jump back!

Random-ness

I decided, just now, that I have a new goal for the new year. A little late, but a goal. A blog post once a week. Am I asking too much of myself? Probably.

So here are random happenings from my life this week.
-Cleaned out the spare bedroom and rearranged the basement.
-Delicious dinner at Cheesecake Factory. I forgot how much I loved that place.
-Dodged (and didn't dodge) a few pot holes this week.
-Enjoying the 15 classroom computers that I got because of eMINTS.
-Washed the car and the next day it was dirty again.
-Thought of possibly fixing my windshield, but it has been fine for 6 months. What's 6 more?
-Fun at Soldier Hollow with the young women. SO MUCH FUN! Maybe snow isn't as bad as I thought. Wait, yes it is!

2010 Fun

I can't believe another year has come and gone. Here are some things that have kept me busy in 2010.

Vacations,
visitors,
new and old friends,
a garden,
6th Graders,
young womens,
family,
a healthier me.

I can't wait to see what 2011 holds!

Thankful

I know this post is a few days late, but it is never too late to be grateful. In a quick list, I am most thankful for...
family,
friends,
a job,
health,
the gospel,
and SO MUCH MORE!

I hope your Thanksgiving was a fabulous as mine!

Grandpa

This wonderful man passed away early this morning. On my drive to school, I filled my mind with the thoughts of eternal families. I am so thankful for that! I am posting this in the hopes that if I do, I will in some way be able to focus on the "have to's" of today instead of allowing my heart to long to be with my angels in heaven!

Conference and a Birthday

I love that my birthday and General Conference often coincide. It turned out to be a terrific weekend.

It started with the Mia-Maids over for a waffle breakfast and the 1st session of conference. Then a yummy lunch at Chick-fil-A with the Blakes. Finally, birthday wishes, cupcakes, and a campfire. Love it!

And I love our General Conference tradition of Danishes made by mom. Delish! Then we went on a trip to the park.

I loved General Conference. How about you?

September Happenings

Here is September in a few words and lots of pictures.

We headed to Provo Canyon twice for foil dinners, S'mores, and a family soccer game.

Mom, Dad, Milly and I went for a ride on the rhino. We came to this hidden little pond. Gorgeous!

Mom and I went to Monticello for a few days. We got to enjoy the hard work of my relatives who planted this huge garden. We even made some yummy apple sauce. Delicious! McKale and I went for a Sunday walk and enjoyed the Monticello Temple grounds.

A trip to Salt Lake to see The Lion King. (Mom is taking the picture.) It was lots of fun!Kelsi, Cohen, Mom, Dad, Alyssa and I thought it would be fun to go hike to Stewart Falls before all the leaves blew off the trees. It was a great hike, and Cohen slept the whole time!

September has also been filled with school, learning, a card class, spending time with friends and family, planning, cooking, cleaning, yard work, and lots more!