new calling...

new calling is YWs. Translation for not-mormon folks...working with the teenage girls. I'm excited. It's my favorite calling (4th time I've been in YWs in the past 5 years).

wow....i really need to blog more...

So, it's been a while. I see people are checking my blog...so I guess I should post something? Hmm...what happened recently. Random thoughts...

I saw a car on fire in our complex the other day...now THAT was cool. Took 15 minutes for the fire department to come, and by the time they did...the windows had imploded, the tires had exploded AND the owner (who didn't speak much english) attempted to save a lunch box from the back...while my neighbours were swearing at him, telling him how much of an idiot he was. oh, and guess where my camera was? AT WORK!!! I am STILL kicking myself...especially with my new zoomy lens...i could have got great shots without risking my life!

After that, I went and saw a movie about vampires and warewolves....it was good. Got to see an old friend and sarah got to have a daddy day! If you ever want to see a movie without the lines....go to Eau Claire! That place is EMPTEEE!!!!

I got a new church calling. It's not official yet, so I can't reveal till after Sunday. For your not-so-mormon folks. It means I got a new church assignment. It should be an adventure. I'm looking forward to it.

Hmm...we built ethan a little workshop in the basement. I'm glad he can have a little man-cave and he seems to really enjoy it. It's amazing what you can fit in a TINY house if you really plan it out.

looking forward to christmas. Planning on going to nanaimo for 10 days....hopefully it won't be snow-naimo/1 week delay like last year.

my mom stopped by last night on her way to california to see sarah's new cousin. I wouldn't mind going to California for a while....but really can't complain about the Calgary weather yet...oh EXCEPT for last friday when it took me 2.5 hours to get home from work, instead of the usual 15 minutes!

so yeah, still working full-time. Kinda thinkin' I don't want that to be the case when Sarah starts kindergarden...so I guess I have 2 years/ or so left...unless the military decides to move us....which I think it still 1+ years away.

starting the christmas parties this weekend....2 on saturday. I think we have 2 every weekend till christmas + sarah's getting invited to birthday parties now....how did she get so grown up!!

i didn't get the pig flu shot...nor did Sarah...and I'm quite sure I will live through the winter.

Hmm.....time to get back to work.....hopefully that cuts some of the guilt i was feeling about not updating my blog :)

a blonde's password

During a recent password audit, it was found that a blonde was using the following password:

MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofy

When asked why such a big password, she said that it had to be at least 8 characters long.

The Gym

So, it's Probably about time I lost some of the 30+ pounds I gained 3 years ago from a certain blonde baby. Anyhoo....

So, I joined the gym about a month ago. It's across the street from work, and I go with a co-worker @ lunch hour. It seems to work well, cuz I don't have any other time I could really go.

Funny story about it.

Ethan said the other day..."You know...I can really tell you've been going to the gym".

Me "Yeah right..it's only been a few weeks...quit sucking up etc. etc."....

Him, "not because how you look...because...you are less CRANKY"....

WAAA HAA HAAA

It's fairly true though. Maybe I haven't lost much weight or anything at this point....but it sure is a good stress relief if nothing else.

:)

Give A Day. Get a Disney Day.

Saw this from my brother (disney employee), and had to pass it on, because CANADIANS can do it too!!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=Give-A-Day-Get-A-Disney-Day

I'm honestly a bit scared to take Sarah to disneyland at this point. A few hours at Calaway is enough to send her into full meltdown mode...but I'm working on re-newing our passports, just incase we get out of Canada at some point in the next 5 years.

Watch the news tonight ;)

Well, I was just interviewed by city tv news, cbc radio AND a photo shoot with the Calgary Herald! Definitley a memorable lunch break :)It was for a support the troops telus rally. It was a good experience. They raised $15,000 for the calgary military family resource center (which have helped our family out a lot). I wonder if I'll make the cut. I think they will probably use some of my ctv interview, and hopefully a photo....not sure about the cbc radio one though...I kinda fumbled through it, as she asked me about afghanistan etc....

For Michelle

Since I think you are one of the only ones who reads my blog...I will write a post for you. Especially since I'm feeling guilty for not updating.

Michelle...remember when you use to use my computer to write me letters and make me powerpoint presentations when I was out? heeee...I hope you are keeping up on your computer skills. I'm in need of an assistant asap! come work for me.

Hmm...what else. Nothing to report. We're still in Calgary indefinitley....most likely for another year or so....Considering our house is worth like $20,000 LESS than we paid for it...it's probably good we're not selling yet.

oh, I have lots of things I want to blog about, but I never get around to it...so, I'm going to write myself a reminder. Here are the things I must blog about.

princesses

sept 11

World Skills

potty training

my dream cabin

freezer meals

ok, now I must get back to work...which is BUSY!!!!! I honestly never thought I'd be a working mom....yet...I still am :) and I still kinda like it....wierd eh?