What you find when you're sick...

Not sick as in cool, or sick as in perverse...but no, I've been sick in BED for a few days so far this week.  Not too fun, so I've been doing lots of reading and internet surfing.  and I found this little article that is worth reading...

I've ALWAYS loved "pride and prejudice" ...and now finally ...an explanation!!!

CLICK HERE

disney fireworks

I just wanted to post a couple clips of the fireworks there. They were great fun to watch! They almost cancelled them because it had rained half the day, but in the end they turned out perfectly...they really go all out.

This is how it was...

You know those commercials where the family is at Disneyland and the parents turn back into kids?  NOT unrealistic at all!  That is how it is at Disney...soooo much fun you feel like a kid again.  My body didn't really feel like a kid though...walking everywhere for 12 hours..OUCH.  But so worth it!!!

It was sooo nice staying in southern California...what a beautiful landscape...I'd go back anytime!  

Here is a link to a nice LONG slide show about our trip.  Sorry if it's too long, but we had many pictures.

Coming home to snow was a bit depressing...I think I'll move to St George.

CHECK THIS OUT

http://gallery.mac.com/pcbta1#100244

just enough time for a quick update

Yes, we DID watch the sunset over the pacific ocean today!  amazing...

And it's also amazing how a lot of driving will take you from this....
...to THIS...more about the hows and whys later...

And check it out...I really DID go to church today!!!!  More about where that was later too...

Tagged...

Thanks Jenn...but I'm only doing this to not be a party pooper...and to give anyone who is royally BORED something to read...

25 random things?  oh boy...

1.  I don't do directions.  North, south, east, west...have a hard time with those.

2.  I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE acupuncture...it's the best selfish thing I have done to myself!  Not that I do it, but I have it done.

3.  I enjoy exercise.  no really!!!!  Okay, not the first 20 minutes...but once the 20 minute mark hits....ahhhhh...you just feel so much better.

4.  I really dont' like animals.  Of any kind.  But the bigger they get...the worse for me.

5.  I LOVE to make things.  other than supper.

6.  2 pet peeves...people who are late, and facebook. (sorry)

7.  What I really wish I had is a buddy.  I need a buddy!  I have casual friends and acquaintances, but I just really wish I had a pal.

8.  hmmm....my favorite snack is popcorn made in coconut oil and topped with butta.  yum.

9.  I am a very picky movie watcher...they have to be G, PG, or really edited.  Love old movies.

10.  I'm a germaphobe.  I dont' wash my hands 100 times a day or anything, but I sanitize a lot after shopping or work.  

11.  Unlike Jenn, I did not lose a bunch of weight last year.  haha.  

12.  I love drinking spinach smoothies.  (which makes me sound much healthier than I really am)

13.  I wish I had amazing teeth.

14.  I used to make italian photo charms by the 100's and sell them on eBay.  It was a great little income, until it really just drove me insane.

15.  I taught piano lessons right up until the fire...and I'm glad to be done.

16.  Which brings me to the next point...we have built the exact same house 2 years in a row.  ha!  who else can give me that one?

17.  I really really, I mean really hate the wind.

18.  I used to dread young womens...now that I'm a mia maid adviser I absolutely LOVE it.  

19.  I change things around a lot...wherever I'm living.  things don't stay the same in one room too long.

20.  I have really nice feet.  I mean, they are gorgeous.

21.  I'm not as shy as I used to be...but still shy.

22.  Pete and I dated in high school.  

23.  I feel so lucky that I have 3 kids...they are the best!

24.  I am kind of a scaredy-pants.  deep water, heights, spiders, driving over mountains, roller coasters...the list goes on.

25.  I dont' have to run a marathon to feel good in life...for me it's the little things...how's that for cheese!!!

DONE! 

Any final words of ADVICE?

One week from today we'll be sleeping in Utah!  

Yay! 

Then we'll spend the whole next day there before we head to California. 

 We have talked to many people about Disneyland, so we feel pretty prepared for that one.  

I'm a bit nervous about the driving and freeways and stuff (yeah, I'm a country bumpkin)...just looking for any last words of encouragement or advice. 

 But really, we are totally looking forward to this vacation!!

Finally....MOVED

WHEW what a week.  I'm pooped!  You would think we'd be moving pros by now, but moving is still a lot of work.  I will post more later when things are put away and put together.  And when my back stops aching!

It is a relief to get in here finally.  It feels like we've been waiting for 2 years to live here....that is a long time with a lot of frustration in between.  Oh well, we all survived and are still somewhat normal!!!  Here is a little preview of the slate tile in my kitchen...which I LOVE