Rianne and Joes wedding

I don't think I ever posted these pictures -Blakes Graduation.

Signature thing

blahblahblah - I'm trying to figure out how to use the signature thing and it dosn't seem to be working for me. While I am writing this it looks normal of course I have no idea what the code means that I'm putting in but it seems to work however the color is off I wonder if its because of the black background? I'll have to play with it more. Kinda cool though check it out - http://www.mylivesignature.com/

Sunday....

The 2008 Primary Theme

I was set apart today for my calling at church. I'm officially in Primary. My calling includes, the inservice leader which I believe as explained is that I am to each quarter have a meeting with all of the primary teachers and leaders. At this meeting I am to give words of encouragement and kind of like train the trainers type thing. The second part of my calling is that I am the Achievment Leader that works with the girls ages 8 to 11 and every other Wednesday I meet with them. My first task there is to catch those girls up who are behind for whatever reason. I am also planning a "Spot light Night" for the girls at the end of April for those girls that will be leaving and going on to Mutual. The last part of my calling is to sub in for any teachers that are going to be out. Well there you have it. Or I guess you can say I have it. I went on line today to see what the various LDS sites offer by way of tips and such. Lots of things - most of all organization. I'm going to try and plan out a year of activities and such so that I can just follow along for the year rather than come up with things at the last minute. I'll try and work on that this week and see if I can't submit something to the presidency next week for approval.

After Sacrament today the Bishop asked me if I would speak at the Bishops Fireside tonight. Our ward ends at 2:30 PM we ran alittle over and by the time I was set apart after sacrament meeting it was well after 3PM. So you see I have oh about 2 hours to prepare something. I started to create a power point but then realized I didn't have a projector and so things just went from there. My topic as assigned was about my carreer and then bring it into social net working which for kids it means myspace, facebook and peebo. It was alittle surprising to me that these kids actually thought that they were protected by "privacy" ha were they in for an eye opener. I think it went well but speaking to kids and adults is very different. Keeping their attention for one hour is always very difficult. For the most part they were engaging and we had laughter and thats always a good sign. Oh and did I mention I brough candy bars and so yes that was a hit :)

I've also decided that I might move up the famly reunion. To wait that long just seems odd to me. What the heck.

Valentines Day

Robert did well this year. I received gifts, went to Disneyland and had a great dinner there. It was a little crowded but we realized a lot of kids were off from scholl for Ski week or Presidents holiday and just about every annual pass holder had the same great idea we had "hey lets go to Disneyland". We actually didn't get there until about 6:30PM but it was fine. We jumped on the train and went to the Haunted Mansion. Then had dinner. Robert had never seen the Tiki Room show so we stopped in and watched that. Can't wait till we go back again. :)

Out of town again.....

I'm sitting at the airport in San Jose waiting for my plane to come in. Going home. Hmmm Home. I always look forward to going home. Seeing my husband, sitting on my couch, sleeping in my bed and just being in my own house. I spend at least 2 nights a week in a hotel room and well ok I'll admit I do like the fact that I get a king size bed all to myself. I do like that I can lay in bed watching TV all night. And when and if I feel like eating there is always room service. Ok yeah whats not to like? After nearly 10 of this schedule it does get old.

I'm not big on the night life and hanging out at the hotel bars so you wont ever find me there. I'm not real social so I'm pretty much in my room the entire time I travel. I don't like going out to dinner and sitting in a resturant all night with people I don't really like so I guess I'm pretty nerdy that way. OH well. Tomarrow is Valentines Day. Robert went all out this year and purchased my gifts notice the "S" and had them delivered. They are all home waiting for me. He's so funny that the day he purchased them he couldn't wait to tell me all about it. I actually got to go online with him and see all the things he purchased including the flowers he was having delivered. He's worse than me when it comes that kind of stuff.

We're going to Disneyland for dinner I'm pretty excited about that. He bought us annual passes and so we're off to the Happyiest place on earth. Happy Single Awareness Day as the girls would say.

The weekend, Danielle is home

I've been sick all weekend with a severe ear ache. I made it to the doctors and he prescribed one of those Z-Packs and ear drops. My ear feels like it is going to explode. The doctor took one look in my ear and said yep there’s an infection. Apparently my ear canal has become so swollen it’s just about closed up. The doctor said it wasn't that bad but nearly. With what he prescribed I should start feeling better by Tuesday.

Danielle came home this weekend. I was still in DC when she arrived. When Robert picked me up at the airport the first thing he said was well whose Danielle’s new boyfriend? Are they serious? Then he went on to tell me that he liked the kid and blah blah blah. This was kind of a switch since lately he hasn't like a single boy the girls bring home. I guess he and Danielle went to the Sushi restaurant down the street from our house then drove to pick up Robert from work since Danielle's driving the Ford while she is here.I really am so glad Danielle came home. It’s always nice to spend time with her even if it is just in passing. I miss her. Since I spent all day Saturday down at the hospital with Uncle Gilbert Danielle was home to do as she pleased. She went to the beach since it was 80 degrees this weekend can you believe it. I bet it felt great for her to feel the sunshine on her face. She always does look nice with a little sun on her face. Oh well I meant to get a picture of her before she left. She cut her hair short. Right up to her shoulders. I have to admit it does look really great. Very coiffed.

Family

My phone rang early this morning, it was Jen. We were making arrangements to go to Moms storage and clean it out. Something we've been avoiding for months. Danielle went for us the last time and was able to clear thru most of the things however I've been after Jennifer that we should really go and empty it out completly. Shortly after talking with Jen my phone rang again. I looked at caller ID and it was Phyllis. It was early which was odd because usually she and I talk with each other late in the day and even late at night but never do we talk in the morning. I knew something had to be wrong.

She was very calm and asked how things were then said "my dad is in the hospital" he's fine however he was taken in last night and has been transfered to Balboa Navel Hospital in San Diego. Without hesitation I knew Jen and I would be going there rather than to moms storage.

Jen arrived at my house I gave her the news and we decided we would go down to San Diego. I have had an ear ache all week so we would first stop at the doctors for me then make our way to San Diego. We made it to the hospital to see Jr and Tammy there. Gloria and Jackie were also there.

Sorry the photo is a little dark, I had a nurse take it and well anyways here we all are. Uncle Gilbert is doing fine. They are doing more test however he was admitted due to heart failure. I have to say by the time we all left he was doing GREAT. Making jokes, laughing and eating. Here are a couple more pictures.

Traveling again

I'm in DC. Flew into the Dulles airport. Slept the whole way and it was GREAT. I was really worried about my ear. I've had an ear ache for the past couple of days but Robert kept telling me its nothing. I even had him look into my ear with a flash light because it bothered me so much. I know you wondering why the heck didn't she just go to the doctors and why on earth would she listen to her husband. Well I don't have a good reason other than being lazy.

I'm here in DC to meet with my 2 sales reps. Very disappointing that one of my reps has another excuse as to why she can't meet. Last time I planned a trip here I had to cancel at the last minute because her daughter was ill. Now I am here and she suddenly has the flu going thru her house. Hmm . I'll keep you posted. This should be interesting.

A new car

Well we got the call last week that my car is a "total". The thought of having to purchase a new car right now is the worst. I do not like shopping for cars. Mainly because it is so permanant. I don't really care for cars. Never really have. I think it all started on my 16th birthday.

My parents woke me up and told me my brand new car was down stairs waiting for me. I was so excited I ran down stairs flew out the door and stood in the drive way looking at the car sitting in front of our house. Oh my goodness it was the biggest hunk of junk I had seen parked in our street. I couldn't even imagine what my parents were thinking. Oh sure with my dad and his shiney porche in the garage and my mother and her brand new Lincoln continental (that she just walked in and pointed at in the show room then drove it home) And me and this hunk of junk. I stood there turned to my parents and they were so excited. My dad said "here's the keys" and I started walking towards it the disappointment on my face and to be seen by all even though I tried to just smile and say thank you. As I walked towards the primer looking pile of metal my parents smiled and said "where are you going?" Thats your car as they pointed down the street. And there sat a red shiney Datsun B 210 here's a picture of a blue one

I had that car all through high school. I didn't get rid of it until I got married and my new inlaws didn't think it was a nice car so they had me trade it in and get another car. I loved that car. I took really good care of it. Always took it to the car wash. Always maintained it. I have to admit though I really wanted a Datsun 240Z wow those were great looking cars. When I was in 4th grade I would sit at the bus stop with all the other kids waiting for the school bus to pick us on. If I missed the one closest to my house there was another pick up on the other side of Orangethorp the main street by our house. Sometimes I would go to that bus stop and sit and wait. For almost daily the same 240Z would go by. And every time I would see it I would think to myself "wow I'm gonna get that car when I grow up". It never really happened. They actually dicontinued those cars and disconintued the whole Datsun line. Its called Nissan now. But wow what a great memory.

Travel

I'm in Atlanta today. Flew in yesterday by way of Dallas. I'm here interviewing for a sales position I have open. I mentioned earlier that I had posted an ad in Craigslist. (www.craigslists.com) It was interesting that during one of my interviews I have to admit at first glance I was not impressed. The individual didn't bother to wear a tie. My first thought was Hmm he didn't think enough to wear a tie and in sales it is all about the appearance. However as the interview went on I became more and more inpressed with the individual. I have to admit another thing. I really didn't think this person would be a good match to what I was looking for but as I said the more we spoke the more I was impressed. I am going to make an offer to the indivdual on monday and see what happens.