The day we left for California, we got word that Jarom was approved for a promotion of sorts.
He has been working toward his Master's degree for the last 2 years. He graduates in April (Hallelujah!). This is crunch time for him. He's been applying for Administration jobs and working on his resume for the last few weeks. We are applying everywhere from Salt Lake to Saint George in hopes that he'd get something. Administration jobs are hard to get especially right out of school.
Well, it just worked out that one of the assistant principals at his own school is being transferred to Lone Peak High School to fill a vacancy there. Jarom's principal requested that Jarom be the one to fill in the open position for the remainder of the year with the chance to keep the position next school year as well.
It was approved by the school board last Tuesday and starting in January, he'll be the assistant principal at his school. He'll be a TSA for the rest of the year since he's not completely finished with his degree. We are absolutely floored about this. I couldn't be more proud of him.
Yay Hubby! :)
Oct 30, 2007
Oct 29, 2007
Back from California
Chrissy, Cannon & Gma Sheri
Wow. What a trip! We almost didn't go because of fires in Southern California. It was a bit smoky, but it turned out fine. We got back in record time (interesting since it was the first trip with the babe). We had a blast with the Cali. Becar Family. It was so fun to spend time with Chrissy before she goes on the mish.
We only ate at IN-N-OUT once. That's a crying shame. We did have a blast at the Becar home and hopefully stayed out of the way as preparations were made for the farewell and the mission home. Jordan's football game was cancelled and so was the BYU game that we had tickets for. Dang fires! We still managed to spend some quality time as a family and had a few good laughs here and there.
I sang a solo at Chrissy's farewell. I used to do this all the time and never felt an ounce of stage fright. This time was much different! I was shaking in my boots and thought I might pass out one the spot. I was actually pleasantly surprised that I didn't choke or crack. I know in my glory days, I wouldn't count it with my best performances, but like I said I was happy with it. It just tells me how far I've come and how much practice I have if I am ever going to be in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. (It's been a goal of mine for as long as I can remember.) Chrissy accompanied me on the piano. That girl has mad skills. She's amazing! Her talk was great too. She spoke of missionary work and told some pretty great stories. She's already a great missionary and we're stoked for her!
I didn't take very many pictures. I will definitely get some more this coming Wednesday as Chrissy enters the MTC here in Provo.
Cannon with Grandma Sheri
Yummy Toffee Dip for Apples
Ingredients:
1 pkg. cream cheese (8 oz.) - softened.
3/4 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 bar (8 oz.) of Heath Toffee (pound into small pieces using a ziploc bag and a rolling pin.)
Mix all the ingredients together in a mixer or with a hand mixer until blended and creamy.
Serve with sliced apples.
Yum!
Oct 24, 2007
Naptime
I just wanted to share another mini photo session from yesterday. I put him down for a nap on my bed yesterday. I don't nomally put him there for a nap. He has been so difficult with naps. I had a lot to do so I laid down next to him until he was asleep. Anyway, when he woke up, he was being so darling and snuggly in my comforter, I just had to snap these pictures.
p.s. Jarom, if you are reading this... I'm not getting distracted... we're ALMOST packed!!
Oct 23, 2007
FYI
We are going to back back to Cali Cali...
It's our first trip with the babe. Wish us luck because we'll need it! He started teething this week. Can you say... headache! So, I'll be gone for about a week. But, I will have lots of fun pictures and stories to share. Chrissy is going on a mission to Uruguay. We are so excited for her and we'll miss her a lot!
It's our first trip with the babe. Wish us luck because we'll need it! He started teething this week. Can you say... headache! So, I'll be gone for about a week. But, I will have lots of fun pictures and stories to share. Chrissy is going on a mission to Uruguay. We are so excited for her and we'll miss her a lot!
Oct 21, 2007
3rd Best Chili This Side of Utah Lake!
Afterwards we went to our neighbors house and watched Transformers. (more than meets the eye!) Well, okay, we watched half of Transformers and we both fell asleep so we went home. Haha! So fun!
Oct 16, 2007
4 Months
Today is a bittersweet day. I am so excited that Cannon is growing up and discovering the world. It also makes me so sad. He's not the tiny baby that we brought home from the hospital. He is big and strong and smart. He makes me laugh all the time. Every day he discovers new tricks and I am so proud. He is 4 months old today! My baby is growing up!
Oct 15, 2007
Mmmm!!
Cannon had his first solid food yesterday!!!
I can't believe he's already 4 months old. Time flies. Anyway, we got home from church and decided to give Cannon his first try of some rice cereal. He made some hilarious faces and we got some good pictures. Of course, most of the food ended up on his face and hands, but I think he liked it. :)
Here are some pics...
Oct 13, 2007
Getting Crafty!
Today was my first day (well, not ALL day) away from Cannon. The only time I have left him before was to go to the grocery store once. Jarom stayed home so I could go to Super Saturday. I was sort of in charge since I'm in the pres. so I had to go. I signed up for a bunch of fun crafts and I had a blast getting my craft on and chatting it up with the RS ladies.
I had to come home twice to feed Cannon. (One of the pitfalls of a baby who refuses a bottle.) But other than that, the boys were bonding. :) They watched football and Jarom did some work on the basement until our little guy had a meltdown and Jarom had to come back upstairs for some more football and bonding. Maybe now he knows why I never get anything done. Jarom even gave Cannon a bath and got him dressed! Wow! I like this!
Well, it was a great day, but I sure did miss my little man. He's been my little sidekick for so long. I don't know what I'd do without him. :)
Here are some of my projects:
Tile pictures and signs
Candy Cane for my front door. (Oh, and that's the color I painted my living room. I've got to take pics of the finished product.)
I had to come home twice to feed Cannon. (One of the pitfalls of a baby who refuses a bottle.) But other than that, the boys were bonding. :) They watched football and Jarom did some work on the basement until our little guy had a meltdown and Jarom had to come back upstairs for some more football and bonding. Maybe now he knows why I never get anything done. Jarom even gave Cannon a bath and got him dressed! Wow! I like this!
Well, it was a great day, but I sure did miss my little man. He's been my little sidekick for so long. I don't know what I'd do without him. :)
Here are some of my projects:
Tile pictures and signs
Candy Cane for my front door. (Oh, and that's the color I painted my living room. I've got to take pics of the finished product.)
Oct 8, 2007
In case you wanted to know
99 things about me…
1. I have an amazing husband! He can make me laugh even if I'm in the worst mood. I swear he can do anything… computers, handiwork, heavy lifting… etc.
2. I have a son named Cannon. He was born June 16th 2007.
3. I love music and singing.
4. I can play the guitar, piano and flute, but not very well.
5. I HATE yard work. I mean with a passion. I envy beautifully landscaped yards, but sadly mine will never be that way.
6. I have been to Mexico and Hawaii (twice). I’d love to go to Canada. Specifically Montreal – to see Jarom’s mission. I’d also like to go to Japan.
7. I’m obsessed with shoes. I must own 40 pairs.
8. I LOVE cooking for other people. However, when I am by myself I just use the microwave.
9. I’m shy unless I know you.
10. I have an unhealthy fear of spiders, crickets and moths.
11. I LOVE when my whole house is clean, although it rarely is completely clean.
12. My favorite cleaning supplies are Comet, Windex, and Lysol. You can clean just about anything with those 3 items.
13. My favorite food is pasta.
14. I have had a recurring nightmare since I was probably 5 about a giant caterpillar that is chasing me. The last time I had this dream was about 2 months ago. I think it stems from a secret fear of them.
15. I don’t do well with houseplants, unless they are plastic. My aunt gave me a plant she told me was impossible to kill…. It lasted 3 weeks.
16. I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. I taught 3rd grade for a year. I was pregnant the entire year. I gave birth just over 2 weeks after school got out.
17. I have a friend I’ve known since I was five.
18. My best friend is a girl I met in my Education classes. I was scared of her when we first met. She can be very intimidating but she cracks me up.
19. People always think I’m younger than I am.
20. I was on the Dean’s List 5 times, got the same number of 4.0s in college and I graduated Cum Laude even though I used to get horrible grades in high school.
21. I’ve never had braces.
22. I got to sing for the First Presidency my senior year of high school with chamber choir. SO cool.
23. I LOVE country music. My husband hates it, but it’s growing on him.
24. I’ve never had glasses.
25. I can sing with my mouth closed.
26. I went to Utah State University for a year and a half. I had a blast up there and met some amazing people.
27. I broke up with my husband 3 times while we were dating. I feel bad about it now. I’m not even a drama queen. It just scared me to think about getting married.
28. I love scrap booking.
29. I have told people since I was 12 that I will be in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It is a goal of mine. I know I don’t have the best voice in the world, but I do have a good choir voice. I can blend very well. I think that’s more important than anything.
30. I love Disney movies. My favorite right now is Dumbo. The part when Dumbo’s mom gets locked up makes me cry every time!
31. I love running.
32. I love boating.
33. I like camping if I can take a shower.
34. My dad was my principal in Jr. High. It had is pros and cons.
35. I once skipped school with a group of friends and we went to the temple.
36. I hate cliff jumping. I tried it once and I did not like it at all. I’d rather just stay on planet earth.
37. I have only been snowboarding twice. Both times with my husband who is very good. The first time, I made it down once and it took us 3 hours. Then I ran into a row of parked snowmobiles. It was horrible, but he was so patient. The second time, was when we had been dating almost a year… he ditched me and I have never wanted to go back.
38. I love Autumn time.
39. I took AP Government in high school and since then I’ve had a fascination with politics. I don’t like heated debates, so I usually just keep my opinions to myself.
40. I took 11th place in my jr. high spelling bee. The whole school participated. (I haven’t practiced so please forgive any spelling errors you might find on here.) All I got was a stick of gum!
41. I used to be addicted to Dr. Pepper. I still have a sip here and there, but I just drink water now.
42. I love my mother-in-law. I really feel so lucky to have such a great relationship with her. She’s amazing.
43. I also love Jarom’s grandma, Grammy. She’s like a kindred spirit and I feel like I’ve known her my whole life.
44. If I were stranded on a desert island, I’d bring mascara.
45. I love the smell of a rainy day.
46. My mom, dad, husband and mother-in-law are all teachers.
47. I love American Idol.
48. “The Office” cracks me up.
49. My favorite movie is “The Princess Bride.”
50. I HATE malted milk balls.
51. I love photography, but I wish I were better. I know nothing about it, but I have a really good camera that has helped me take some good pictures.
52. I was in a pageant while Jarom and I were dating. I won the service award and got $100. It was fun at the time, but kind of embarrassing now.
53. I don’t remember what my natural hair color was.
54. Jarom and I own our house. We bought it when I was 21.
55. I absolutely HATE mushrooms. I think they are disgusting. Who eats fungus??
56. I worked at a copy store for 5 years through high school and college with some breaks in between.
57. I love dancing but I’m not very good.
58. I once made a choir that sang for a session of conference.
59. I went to every dance in high school after I turned 16.
60. I am horrible at turning in movies and library books on time. I once kept a book for 8 months because I was afraid to face the library.
61. I was on debate in high school and won at regions with my oratory speech.
62. I have a geographic tongue, and a split down the middle. Kind of gross.
63. I have never had a cast, although I’m pretty sure I broke my thumb once.
64. I love watching baseball games.
65. I love hiking
66. I love rafting.
67. I’d love to have my own preschool one day.
68. I hate leaving messages on answering machines.
69. I like getting together with old friends, especially when we start where we left off.
70. I’ve only mowed a lawn once… and it wasn’t a whole lawn. I got half done and my dad told me to stop.
71. I’m allergic to dogs, cats and other furry animals. I once had an asthma attack because of a cat where I was nearly hospitalized.
72. I love being with my family.
73. I stole this idea from another blog.
74. I love shopping.
75. My husband is a “scavenger.” He is constantly bringing home things he found on the streets. Once he drove backwards on the freeway to retrieve a broken ladder. Ugh!
76. I cry at almost anything these days. Sappy commercials, movies, Oprah…etc.
77. I am a morning person.
78. I love roller coasters.
79. When I go to football games to cheer Jarom on, I usually just watch the cheerleaders.
80. I don’t get most paintings, but I respect them.
81. My husband thinks I’m beautiful.
82. I love living In my city because it’s so quiet and I can always see the stars.
83. Cannon’s squishy face when he first wakes up makes me laugh.
84. I am pretty good at math.
85. I’m horrible at sticking to a budget, but I still try every month.
86. I really think whoever created Costco was a revolutionary genius.
87. I bite my nails. I even had fake nails for a year and still bit my nails right off when the fake ones fell off.
88. I love to sleep in hotels. But, I really just like my own bed the best.
89. I really wish I had more time to read.
90. I take Cannon on a walk every day.
91. I wish I could wear my sweats everywhere.
92. I don’t like tomatoes but I love tomato soup.
93. I only like sandwiches when they have lettuce.
94. I was a cake decorator for one day.
95. My sister Whitney is the most amazing artist I’ve ever seen.
96. I don’t ever watch scary movies.
97. I’m pretty sure my cinnamon roll recipe is the best I’ve ever tasted.
98. My mom is allergic to pork. We never had it growing up so now I really don’t like it.
99. I am blessed.
1. I have an amazing husband! He can make me laugh even if I'm in the worst mood. I swear he can do anything… computers, handiwork, heavy lifting… etc.
2. I have a son named Cannon. He was born June 16th 2007.
3. I love music and singing.
4. I can play the guitar, piano and flute, but not very well.
5. I HATE yard work. I mean with a passion. I envy beautifully landscaped yards, but sadly mine will never be that way.
6. I have been to Mexico and Hawaii (twice). I’d love to go to Canada. Specifically Montreal – to see Jarom’s mission. I’d also like to go to Japan.
7. I’m obsessed with shoes. I must own 40 pairs.
8. I LOVE cooking for other people. However, when I am by myself I just use the microwave.
9. I’m shy unless I know you.
10. I have an unhealthy fear of spiders, crickets and moths.
11. I LOVE when my whole house is clean, although it rarely is completely clean.
12. My favorite cleaning supplies are Comet, Windex, and Lysol. You can clean just about anything with those 3 items.
13. My favorite food is pasta.
14. I have had a recurring nightmare since I was probably 5 about a giant caterpillar that is chasing me. The last time I had this dream was about 2 months ago. I think it stems from a secret fear of them.
15. I don’t do well with houseplants, unless they are plastic. My aunt gave me a plant she told me was impossible to kill…. It lasted 3 weeks.
16. I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. I taught 3rd grade for a year. I was pregnant the entire year. I gave birth just over 2 weeks after school got out.
17. I have a friend I’ve known since I was five.
18. My best friend is a girl I met in my Education classes. I was scared of her when we first met. She can be very intimidating but she cracks me up.
19. People always think I’m younger than I am.
20. I was on the Dean’s List 5 times, got the same number of 4.0s in college and I graduated Cum Laude even though I used to get horrible grades in high school.
21. I’ve never had braces.
22. I got to sing for the First Presidency my senior year of high school with chamber choir. SO cool.
23. I LOVE country music. My husband hates it, but it’s growing on him.
24. I’ve never had glasses.
25. I can sing with my mouth closed.
26. I went to Utah State University for a year and a half. I had a blast up there and met some amazing people.
27. I broke up with my husband 3 times while we were dating. I feel bad about it now. I’m not even a drama queen. It just scared me to think about getting married.
28. I love scrap booking.
29. I have told people since I was 12 that I will be in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It is a goal of mine. I know I don’t have the best voice in the world, but I do have a good choir voice. I can blend very well. I think that’s more important than anything.
30. I love Disney movies. My favorite right now is Dumbo. The part when Dumbo’s mom gets locked up makes me cry every time!
31. I love running.
32. I love boating.
33. I like camping if I can take a shower.
34. My dad was my principal in Jr. High. It had is pros and cons.
35. I once skipped school with a group of friends and we went to the temple.
36. I hate cliff jumping. I tried it once and I did not like it at all. I’d rather just stay on planet earth.
37. I have only been snowboarding twice. Both times with my husband who is very good. The first time, I made it down once and it took us 3 hours. Then I ran into a row of parked snowmobiles. It was horrible, but he was so patient. The second time, was when we had been dating almost a year… he ditched me and I have never wanted to go back.
38. I love Autumn time.
39. I took AP Government in high school and since then I’ve had a fascination with politics. I don’t like heated debates, so I usually just keep my opinions to myself.
40. I took 11th place in my jr. high spelling bee. The whole school participated. (I haven’t practiced so please forgive any spelling errors you might find on here.) All I got was a stick of gum!
41. I used to be addicted to Dr. Pepper. I still have a sip here and there, but I just drink water now.
42. I love my mother-in-law. I really feel so lucky to have such a great relationship with her. She’s amazing.
43. I also love Jarom’s grandma, Grammy. She’s like a kindred spirit and I feel like I’ve known her my whole life.
44. If I were stranded on a desert island, I’d bring mascara.
45. I love the smell of a rainy day.
46. My mom, dad, husband and mother-in-law are all teachers.
47. I love American Idol.
48. “The Office” cracks me up.
49. My favorite movie is “The Princess Bride.”
50. I HATE malted milk balls.
51. I love photography, but I wish I were better. I know nothing about it, but I have a really good camera that has helped me take some good pictures.
52. I was in a pageant while Jarom and I were dating. I won the service award and got $100. It was fun at the time, but kind of embarrassing now.
53. I don’t remember what my natural hair color was.
54. Jarom and I own our house. We bought it when I was 21.
55. I absolutely HATE mushrooms. I think they are disgusting. Who eats fungus??
56. I worked at a copy store for 5 years through high school and college with some breaks in between.
57. I love dancing but I’m not very good.
58. I once made a choir that sang for a session of conference.
59. I went to every dance in high school after I turned 16.
60. I am horrible at turning in movies and library books on time. I once kept a book for 8 months because I was afraid to face the library.
61. I was on debate in high school and won at regions with my oratory speech.
62. I have a geographic tongue, and a split down the middle. Kind of gross.
63. I have never had a cast, although I’m pretty sure I broke my thumb once.
64. I love watching baseball games.
65. I love hiking
66. I love rafting.
67. I’d love to have my own preschool one day.
68. I hate leaving messages on answering machines.
69. I like getting together with old friends, especially when we start where we left off.
70. I’ve only mowed a lawn once… and it wasn’t a whole lawn. I got half done and my dad told me to stop.
71. I’m allergic to dogs, cats and other furry animals. I once had an asthma attack because of a cat where I was nearly hospitalized.
72. I love being with my family.
73. I stole this idea from another blog.
74. I love shopping.
75. My husband is a “scavenger.” He is constantly bringing home things he found on the streets. Once he drove backwards on the freeway to retrieve a broken ladder. Ugh!
76. I cry at almost anything these days. Sappy commercials, movies, Oprah…etc.
77. I am a morning person.
78. I love roller coasters.
79. When I go to football games to cheer Jarom on, I usually just watch the cheerleaders.
80. I don’t get most paintings, but I respect them.
81. My husband thinks I’m beautiful.
82. I love living In my city because it’s so quiet and I can always see the stars.
83. Cannon’s squishy face when he first wakes up makes me laugh.
84. I am pretty good at math.
85. I’m horrible at sticking to a budget, but I still try every month.
86. I really think whoever created Costco was a revolutionary genius.
87. I bite my nails. I even had fake nails for a year and still bit my nails right off when the fake ones fell off.
88. I love to sleep in hotels. But, I really just like my own bed the best.
89. I really wish I had more time to read.
90. I take Cannon on a walk every day.
91. I wish I could wear my sweats everywhere.
92. I don’t like tomatoes but I love tomato soup.
93. I only like sandwiches when they have lettuce.
94. I was a cake decorator for one day.
95. My sister Whitney is the most amazing artist I’ve ever seen.
96. I don’t ever watch scary movies.
97. I’m pretty sure my cinnamon roll recipe is the best I’ve ever tasted.
98. My mom is allergic to pork. We never had it growing up so now I really don’t like it.
99. I am blessed.
Oct 5, 2007
Digging through the pics...
Does anyone ever do this? I will sometimes dig through my files of pictures and reminisce. My wedding day was the best day of my life (well, besides the day Cannon was born, but that day was also the most painful!). I'm sure everyone feels that way about their wedding day, but really it was awesome! I had so much fun and felt so special all day long. Some of the memories I have from June 24th 2004 that I will never forget:
- Being 20 minutes late to the temple and the look on Jarom's face when I finally showed up. He was scared. I had only broken up with him 3 times before that. He had no reason to be scared. Poor guy.
- Looking into Jarom's eyes as we were sealed. He cried. I cried.
- Walking out of the temple together.
- That rush of emotions as I realized I was actually MARRIED!
- Singing to him at the luncheon. I was sooo nervous!
- So much family all around us. I was so touched that people came from all over.
- My sister caught my bouqet and brother caught my garter.
- My wedding cake was super yummy. I crave it all the time, but I just don't have $300 for a cake. :)
- Feeling like I never wanted that day to end. It did. I have loved every minute since then and I love him more every day.
You are probably wondering where I've been?
Ha ha! I'm not going to neglect this blog any longer, but here is an explanation...
In the mornings I go jogging with my good friend Erica. She has a 3 year old and a 5 month old. We're on a mission to lose our baby jiggles. :) She informed me of the BEST home decor shop EVER called Tai Pan Trading. It's amazing. I don't know how I've lived in Utah my whole life and never heard of this place! Oh MY HECK! It's so cute and so cheap.
Well, we went on an adventure there on Tuesday and I bought a new table and mirror for my entryway. That inspired me to make a Home Depot trip for a new paint color for my living room. I chose a nice warm burnt orange (but mostly it's brown shade). Now I am in the midst of a home decoration frenzy. I have plans for the kitchen next and then my bedroom. whew!
I am so excited to post pictures when I'm finished with my huge project. Jarom's family is coming to our house at the end of October to send his sister on a mission. I'm determined to have this finished by then.
Until then... I wish you paintbrush wishes and embellishment dreams.
In the mornings I go jogging with my good friend Erica. She has a 3 year old and a 5 month old. We're on a mission to lose our baby jiggles. :) She informed me of the BEST home decor shop EVER called Tai Pan Trading. It's amazing. I don't know how I've lived in Utah my whole life and never heard of this place! Oh MY HECK! It's so cute and so cheap.
Well, we went on an adventure there on Tuesday and I bought a new table and mirror for my entryway. That inspired me to make a Home Depot trip for a new paint color for my living room. I chose a nice warm burnt orange (but mostly it's brown shade). Now I am in the midst of a home decoration frenzy. I have plans for the kitchen next and then my bedroom. whew!
I am so excited to post pictures when I'm finished with my huge project. Jarom's family is coming to our house at the end of October to send his sister on a mission. I'm determined to have this finished by then.
Until then... I wish you paintbrush wishes and embellishment dreams.
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