Halloween

Halloween is a huge holiday at my office. There is a costume contest (which usually the CEO participates in) and lunch for all. Families are invited in for trick or treating.

This year for Halloween I went as:

Not to be confused with the Greek kind, but a Geek Goddess.

And for all you real geeks out there (and I know for a fact one reads this blog since he was the one who told me about this.)

If you don't get it google it ;)

(Oh and by the way the titled of the book, "Order Differential Equations and Linear Algebra" yeah, definitely not mine - it's Brad's.)

Where in the World is Brad?

I know it's been awhile, but Brad hasn't had any trips to new places until this week.

So where in the world is Brad you wonder? Why, he is in the Heart of Dixie.

He left me part of the weekend and through the beginning of the week but he is finally on his way home. (Woo-hoo!!)

I'm Proud

I turned these 2x4s into

This:

A Glimpse of my Future

In our church I teach the 3 year old who just turned 4 class. Today I was teaching them about music and I brought in pictures of different instruments. I showed the picture of the piano and I asked if any of them know someone who plays the piano. The cutest and sweetest little boy who I adore yelled with enthusiasm "BILLY JOEL!" I about fell out of my chair, and I asked, "How did you know that?" He replied with "my-teacher-knows-nothing" attitude and said, "He is the piano man!" Why do I have a feeling that will be my kid some day?

Thought for Thursday

A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Just a side note

Dear Fiber Optic Cable,

I'm not a techy, but I've learned you don't have to be one to miss you. I miss how fast and reliable you were. I miss when I uploaded photos it only took me seconds rather than hours. I miss when I saw a video posted I could watch it right then - now I hit the play button go do a chore and come back (but usually I forget by the time the chore is over). If only I would have known what life would be like without you I would have cherished you more.

Fiber Optic - will you ever make it to us?

Sincerely,

A Loyal Fan

A Julieism at it's Finest

I'm not crafty but I'm trying to be. I've decided to make a Halloween decoration. Two years ago I was introduced to a certain glue that goes on top of the surface and acts as a glue and a sealer. I thought this glue would be perfect for my project.

I walked in to our local Walmart and went straight to the craft/fabric section and asked very politely, "Excuse me, do you sell Hodge Podge?"

Then I got the look - the look I know very well. The look that means what I just said was stupid, and I knew right then this glue was not called "Hodge Podge."

She replied, "You mean Mod Podge?"

I've been humbled.

My Happy List

1. We got our plane tickets to visit home.

2. This Man, my dad. I owe the person I want to be to him. It's his birthday tomorrow.

3. This beautiful bedding arrived at our house to be mine (decorative pillows and all!).

4. These two. My constant companions and fiercely protective warriors.

5. This chap with the crooked smile.



6. Autumn.
I was one of those odd people who never liked it. Fall to me meant the final end to summer and the beginning of winter. But this year I have thoroughly enjoyed the season I once despised, and I dare say, I think it's my second favorite season. It's funny all the years I spent in PA with the most beautiful autumns it takes living in Utah to appreciate it.
(This is a picture from PA - off the Perkiomen I believe)

Because it's Monday and I'm a sucker for Bordercollies

Help Some Sisters Out

My 3 friends have set a goal - it is a marriage goal. In fact, a blog was even created to help accomplish such a goal. Here is the link: feel free to post it on your blog as a link and check it out. Also share it with all the single men you know (really).

Davis County Divas

Cabin Weekend

We spent the weekend with Brad's family up at the cabin.

Syd and Chris relaxing.

On the drive up Dixie thought this would be a good spot to sit.

While up there I knitted my first scarf, and gave it to my niece Miss M. I gave her the scarf for two reasons:
1. She "helped" me make it - she would roll out and roll back in the yarn (which she told me she would like a ball of yarn for Christmas - there you go Andrea).
And 2. Since this was my first scarf there were quite a few inconsistencies in it such as: some holes, missing stitches, as well when I started I began with a row of 18 stitches and ended with rows of 22 stitches. I knew no matter what Miss M would love it, and just like a champ when I gave it to her she told me, "Oh, it's beautiful."


Now this picture. Any of you who know Sydney know this is a unique picture. If there is such a thing as an Arch Nemesis for Sydney it would be this dog (Blue), as she prefers to stay as far away from his as possible. It looks like she had a weak moment.

Corvette Convetion

A couple weekends ago we decided to head down to Payson because you could pick your raspberries for $2/pound. I have a co-worker who lives down there and she invited us to a "Corvette Breakfast". Her husband is the president of a corvette club and restores old corvettes. Every fall they have a breakfast then drive the Nebo Loop. He let us pick this baby out:

1961 Convertible Corvette. It was quite the experiencing - needless to say we had a blast.

Talk About Embarrassing

Scenario: In a meeting with the President of your company.
You: Sitting next to this President
Co-Worker: Asks a question in all seriousness
You: Break out in uncontrollable fits of laughter