Monday June 6th
Another weekend has come and gone and I want to do more things to embrace the summer. Today is the 67th anniversary of D-Day. It also made me think of dear sweet Bill Taylor who was a member of the PV5th ward and who had been a POW and passed away last week. There was a little part of me that hurt all day thinking about all of it. Work was good. We had our weekly meeting that was very informative and then on my break I headed to the school to take up my paper work for my teaching that starts next week. I came back and worked on some drawings and before I knew it the work day was over. Dugan and I came home and we went to pick up our community passes so we can use all the wonderful facilities in our community. Then we came home and had a nice quite night at home.
Tuesday June 7th
Today I didn’t have as much as I hoped to do at work. I was glad when I was asked to go and check out a library book from the school. I went on lunch and had a meeting with the other person that will be teaching with me next week to go over the lesson plans and divide up responsibilities and the supply list. Then I headed to the school to go by the Architecture building and then over to the library. When I got back to the office there was more for me to do. Yeah. After work Dugan and I came home and had a nice night.
Wednesday June 8th
Today work was great and we had a Lunch and Learn presentation form the company 3 Form. I have been to their facility and they have some pretty cool things they are doing. They talked about four specific types of plastics and how they relate to glass and their pros and cons. After work Dugan and I came home and I made Sesame Ginger Chicken for dinner. Then my friend Carrie brought her kids over so I could babysit for her. The time went to fast after eating dinner and a little playing it was time for them to go. Dugan and I went to bed early. I think I have found the key to not being tired in the morning.
Thursday June 9th
Today work was good and I had lunch with my friend Megan. After work Dugan and I went to pick up some supplies for my class that starts on Monday. It is always amazing how much art supplies cost and it always feels like I have to go to lots of different places to get everything I need but it will be good. Then Dugan and I came home and I made Salmon and corn for dinner and went to bed.
Friday June 10th
Today I am grateful that although I have a desk job and do a lot of sitting I am good about getting my body moving in the morning and taking walks at lunch when I can. I LOVE being motivated by knowing that the Lord wants me to take care of my body everyday by exercising and eating right. I always get a little excited knowing that Friday night is my special treat night. I avoid sugar as much as possible during the week. Tonight we had Summer Chicken pasta and then I had a cherry chocolate cookie warm from the oven. Yummy. Dugan and I watched a movie and went to bed.
Saturday June 11th
What?? Today I woke up at 3:30 am wide awake. This is common for me at 6:00 but not 3:30. I read my book and then an article from the ensign before I went back to sleep. It really is amazing to me how much reading I have been doing this summer. I am reading the book “The Help”, Scriptures, Church resources and lots of articles about my interest. I feel like I am learning so many great things. Eventually I was tired enough to fall back to sleep since I knew that if I actually got up at 3:30 I would have crashed by 10:00am. I did wake up around 7:00am and got ready to go to the farmers market. Today is the first day of the season although I know there wont be much produce due to the CRAZY weather we have been having I have a few things on my list. It wasn’t to busy when I got there. I got honey, herb goat cheese, my favorite granola, 6 rolls, and 4 pounds of frozen tart cherries that I will be eating some and using the rest to make a pie or two. I saw my professor Bob and he was having a good summer. Then I talked to a person about the Clear the Air Challenge that starts on Monday that I am participating in, talked to Ruby Snap, talked to a Master Gardner about my compost for my new garden so it will be ready for next year and then I talked to a women about the different verities of Tomatoes and other plants that I am planning on growing. Then my sister got there. YEAH when I found out that she was going to the farmers market this morning too I was super excited. She had Liam and Chris with her. I walked around with them for a bit but since I had already been there awhile I headed home. When I got home Dugan had been weeding so I started do some more unpacking. We then went on a date to see the movie Super 8. It was really good. When we got home I did some more unpacking. Everything isn’t exactly where I would like it but it will work for now. I had to go and pick up a few last things for class on Monday. Then Dugan and I had bruschetta Chicken with Bowtie pasta for dinner and Dugan had a cookie and I had a little bowl of tart cherries for dessert. I read and then we went to bed.
Sunday June 12th
Today at church the sacrament meeting talks were about FLAG DAY and patriotism. They were very good. In Sunday school there was a lot of good discussion about the 10 virgins, the Talents, and the sheep and the goat. In relief society the topic was obedience. I had read the lesson earlier and was excited for this topic. It was a great lesson and I loved thinking of how we are commanded to obey our parents. I have amazing parents but it was nice to think about Heavenly Father as the perfect parent and how we show our love for him is through obedience and how it truly will make life easier even when the trials come. After church Dugan and I took a nap. I have never really been the sunday nap type but it has been very nice. Then we had a relaxing afternoon and I made dinner and we went for a walk.
Monday June 13th
Today is my first day teaching the Jr. Architecture class. I went to work from 8-9:30 then I had to leave to head up to the University for the class. I had seven boys. (Where are the girls?) I am glad that my team teacher is a guy named Jeremy. We got them all checked in and then Jeremy took them on a history building, sketching tour around campus. They enjoyed it and time went way to fast. We got back to the studio in time to talk about what would be happening during the week and then it was time to go. I came back to work and had a nice day. Dugan and I came home and I made Chinese Chicken for dinner.
Tuesday June 14th
Today I had work, then went to teach my class. Today they got to look around in the trash and recycling bins in the studio for things they could use to design their sketchbooks. One of my classmates Jason ended up giving us a bag of little square pieces of wood that they loved. They spent sometime designing their books. Then we did a scale activity where they had to take something small and make it bigger. It was a successful day. Then back to work. After work Dugan and I headed home. I made dinner and then I had ballet class. While I was at ballet Dugan played basketball with a group of guys. I don't often mention when I work out or what I do as my work out. I feel like it isn't important to announce it. Like last night I went to Zumba which is something I do often but the reason I wanted to mention my workout today is because it is new and I am in love and had so much fun. I haven't done ballet for years and am so happy to be back in a class with so much proper technique and structure. We did the bar for the first half hour or so and then crosses, pirouettes and combinations. It was seriously so fun, totally in Love with my new class.
Wednesday June 15th
Happy Anniversary to my wonderful Husband. We have been married for 6 years and are such a great team. We bought a house and have been enjoying our summer lives. I had work then up to class. Today we were in the computer lab which went very well. They did a great job. Then back to work. I am working on a concession building, bathroom and storage space for a remodel of a track and field. I know you all think that sounds super exciting but I am very much enjoying it. On our way home we bought a push mower so we can keep working on trying to get our lawn in better condition with no gas needed. Then we headed home. I made dinner and straightened up. It was a quite night at home.
Thursday June 16th
Today I had work, then class where we did activities that had to do with structures. They used chopsticks, rubber bands, straws, paperclips, and then they got to watch the laser cutter cut out their name plates. It was a good class. Then back at work I enjoyed working. After we got home we made a quick dinner of breakfast burritos before our friends Jeff and Shasta picked us up to go to a Bees baseball game. We use to live a two minute walk away from the stadium and never went to a game but it sounded fun. With layers of sweatshirts, coats and a blanket we enjoyed the game and just hanging out and talking. I know this is crazy but on of my favorite things was how pretty the mowed grass looked with its nice diamond pattern and how the dirt looked after they smoothed it down. Anyway we headed out to get dessert after the 7th inning and as we left the stadium a foul ball came flying over the stadium and landed on the ground behind Dugan. He picked it up and thought how funny it was that the first Baseball game we went to we got a foul ball. Lucky us. Then we headed to the Dodo (One of my fav. places) for dessert but when we got there I wasn't really feeling dessert so I got there polenta cakes appetizer. It was so good. Dugan got Key lime pie and I enjoyed a few bits. Then we headed home. It was a fun night but I am really tired.
Friday June 17th
What a week. Today was my last day of teaching the Jr Architecture class. We had a bridge building competition and then their parents came to see them present what they had done over the week. The bridges were tested and the kids had done a great job. I will miss them. But I am glad I have a little break before Sr architects. Then I went to work and worked my little heart out to finish my redlines. Then Dugan and I headed home where I made Pork for dinner. Dugan asked if I wanted to go and get gelato and go for a walk around the lake. We decided to go but our walk was cut short due to how cold it was outside.
Saturday June 18th
Today I had work at 6:00am. I really enjoyed the change of pace it brings. We are having our big semi annual sale and I got two items that would have been over $70.00 for $18.00. It was so awesome. Then I headed home and Dugan and I went to see X-man First Class. After the movie we went to the Mall and Dugan got a new pair of shoes that he needed badly. Then we decided to go out for dinner. We went to Texas Roadhouse for Steak. It was so good but neither of us could finish our meals because we are use to such smaller portions so we will have leftovers for tomorrow. Then we came home and cuddled up and tried to watch a movie but I fell asleep right away.
Sunday June 19th
Today we woke up to a 62 degree house. Utah is so unsure of what month or season it is suppose to be in. Even though it is raining we walked to church with an umbrella. It was a nice meeting and then they gave all the fathers a donut from Beyond Glazed. Then Sunday School was nice and Relief Society was about families and was great. Then Dugan and I walked home and had to get ready to go to his cousins homecoming in Pleasant Grove. It was nice to see him and I loved that he bore his testimony in German. After we went to their house for a bit to celebrate. Then we headed home and we had leftovers from yesterday. Dugan and I had a great weekend hanging out and celebrating our anniversary. I don't want it to be over.
Monday June 20th
Work was pretty chill. Dugan and I came home and I made dinner before going to Zumba.
Tuesday June 21st
Today I still didn’t have to much to do at work. I came home and made dinner and then I had Ballet and Dugan went and played basketball.
Wednesday June 22nd
Today I got a few more things to work on at work. After work Dugan and I came home and I made dinner before I went to do circuit training.
Thursday June 23rd
Today I had lots to do at work. After work Dugan and I went out for Sushi and then I had Pilates and Ballet and Dugan played basketball.
Friday June 24th
Today work was busy and I worked on a couple different projects. After work Dugan and I came home. I read for a while and Dugan took a little nap (He was really tired) I made Buffalo ranch chicken tacos for dinner and then we headed to our friends Jim and Carries to play games. We got caught in some road construction and it took us over twice as long to get there then normal. It was great to see the kids and fun to have sometime to play games and talk. We went to bed way to late but it was really fun.
Saturday June 25th
Today I woke up at 7:00 and finished the book The Help. Then I cleaned the house before heading to SLC to meet my sister at the Farmers Market. We had fun and then went to Costco to pick up a few things that we could split. I love spending time with my little sis. Then I came home unloaded and Dugan and I headed to the movies. After the movies we ran a few little errands. I came home and made Summer pasta Chicken and we hung out. The weather has finally got warm.
Sunday June 26th
Today was a very busy day. I haven’t mentioned this yet but a few weeks ago Dugan and I signed up to be volunteers for Extreme Home Makeover. For those of you who are not familiar with the show it is on abc. They pick a deserving family and build a house for them in 7 days from bottom to top. I know it sounds crazy but lets just say there concrete is not your average concrete. When Dugan and I signed up we signed up for day four. We figured we could take work off so we could help out. With everything super Hush Hush we just found out that our shift is today. It would not have been my first choice but I knew it would be great. I had a work meeting then Church from 9-noon. We had to meet at the house at 1:00pm. We were there till 9:00pm. I signed some paper work that has sworn me to secrecy but it was Amazing.
Side note ~ Henry David Thoreau. It reads, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."
Monday June 27th
I don’t have a case of the Mondays but when Sunday is not used as a day of rest and the week begins. I feel very tired. Like always I love work. Today started slow but it was a nice day. After work I came home and made dinner and then went to do weight training and then Zumba. My Zumba class is doing a Flash Mob at the move the bus event for extreme home makeover which is pretty cool. But I think I will be at work. I came home and went to bed.
Tuesday June 28th
Today at work I found out that I would be going to a presentation for work tomorrow up in Logan. It is crazy how far and wide the firm I work for has to travel for there projects (did someone say Paris) yep the Firm is designing something wonderful in Paris ( I can’t tell you what it is yet) I am Sad to say that that is not where I am headed tomorrow. I had a meeting today in preparations for tomorrows presentation. My day went fast and before I knew it Dugan and I were headed home. I had a Relief Society Activity to be at. It was lots of fun and then I headed over to ballet. Then some running. I am tired. Have to get up earlier then normal to be to work early.
Wedenesday June 29th
Good almost morning says the blond who was up at 5:30am. It’s amazing what a half hour can do. Today I drove to work alone since I had to be there so early. After getting to work I made sure we had everything that we needed for the presentation and then we headed out. I was pretty quite on the way there. (I know hard to believe.) It was almost a two hour drive. As we walked into the room my boss introduced me and one of the men said I see that you brought a rose amongst all you thorns. I think I may have blushed. I have only been to a few meetings but it always surprises me that I am the only Women in the room every time. The presentation was interesting and I am ssoooo EXCITED to see where all the master planning goes next. After the presentation we went to lunch at Hamilton’s. It is a nice fish and steak place in Logan. Again I am still adjusting to being the only women at a table of 6 men. Lunch was amazing and it was fun to hear my boss tell stories about his life. We finished lunch and headed back to take one of the men back to his office. As he got out and I went to close the door on the car the driver began to drive. The next thing I knew I was being pulled in. It all happened so fast. Safely inside the vehicle we headed back to Salt Lake City. Uuumm side note. Today I was suppose to do Orientation at the University at 3:00. It is now after one. I call my wonderful back up Dugan to plan on heading to the school and that I would be there as soon as possible. Okay so the drive home was nice and I talked a little more this time. We made it back to the office and I had the worst headache. I tried to pull myself together and head to the school. I had got there before the students. Dugan was surprised to see that I made it back in time. I thanked him for covering me just in case and he headed back to work. I had 13 Students who were way to quite. I took them on a tour of the building and then spent the rest of the time in Sketchup. After class I went to visit a few of my classmates in the downstairs studio and then headed home. I had the WORST headache I could hardly drive. I got home and crashed on my bed. Dugan made dinner and I decided against going to the gym with my headache. I spent the rest of the night tying a blanket.
Thursday June 30th
Today I went to work for a few hours before heading back to the school to finish orientation. The students were a little more animated then yesterday but not much. I had them do two paper problems and then we had structure building races. It think it was successful. Then Prescott the director came to talk to them. he told the students that they should be grateful to me because I am wonderful for coming and teaching them. WOW super flattering. After the students left Prescott and I talked a little about Women in the field of Architecture. Then I headed back to work. I spent the rest of the day Archiving drawings. Dugan and I headed home. We had dinner and I made a cherry Pie from scratch to take to work tomorrow. Then I had Ballet. A few of the girls and I started chatting after class. We ended up outside of the building for over an hour and a half chatting. It was really fun but it is way past my bedtime.
Friday July 1st
Wow where did June go? I took my Pie to work and decided I wouldn’t get it out till after lunch, My sister came to meet me at work and we went to Sushi together for lunch. It was so fun. I came back and got out the pie. Everyone said the nicest things to me. People asked why a Pie I said a Cherry Pie for the Fourth of July. I got teased for rhyming. It was nice to have people enjoy it. I always love the feel of work but today I could tell there was a little something extra because of the holiday weekend. I finished all my archiving and by 4:30 I was in a ghost town. So I went and picked up Dugan and we headed home. We talked to our friends Jeff and Shasta and decided that we were going to go to Provo for a roof top concert that would be covering songs by the Beetles. It was fun to be outside in the warm summer evening air listening to music and hanging out with friends. They showed us the house that they had just bought. We are very happy for them. After the concert we headed back to their house and watched a movie. Well I should say I kind of watched parts. I kept falling asleep. Then we headed home and went to bed.
Saturday July 2nd
I woke up way to early but since I was awake and had been invited to go to the parade in Centerville with my sister I decided to head up to her house. It was great to see her. It was more then a little hot outside with the sun shining right on us but we had sunblock and water. The parade was fun and I loved watching Liam get excited and hanging out with the my sister. After a few minutes at Ashten’s in-laws I headed home. Dugan and I had tickets to see Transformers. It was good but again I was having a hard time staying awake. After the movie Dugan and came home and waited till it was time to go and celebrate. We went and looked at the building that his firm most recently finished and realized that it would be a good place to park and then walk to the fireworks. As we got closer to the park there were so many people. There was a carnival and a local crafts market. We walked around till we found a spot to put our blanket. Then Dugan and I went to get Gelato. We cuddled up on our blanket and waited for the fireworks to start. There were speakers in the park that had patriotic music coming through. The fireworks were amazing. They had some cool spiral ones and some awesome bombing ones. I was hoping the song coming to America by Nail Diamond would be played. A few songs later there it was. I started to sing along. Then they played a song that said the pledge of allegiance and i’m proud to be an American. I was missing my family but it was such a Wonderful night. After the fireworks Dugan and I headed to the car and had no problem with traffic. Goodnight!
Sunday July 3rd
Dugan and I headed to church. During testimony meeting I started to get butterflies so I thought I better get up to share my testimony. I talked about being patriotic and then talked about how I missed my family but last night as I was sitting in the park with thousands of other people I thought about how we are all one big family. That we are all brothers and sisters celebrating together. It was a great experience. The rest of church was nice. Dugan and I came home and my sister came over to hang out. I love seeing her. We drove around and went and saw the house near by that had high flyer fireworks go into the garage and shot out all over the place. The house had a pretty big fire but it wasn’t a total loss.The house is going to need a lot of work. Then our friends the Clarks came over. We hung out and Dugan made some Yummy racks of ribs. It was a great day. We headed to bed early.
Monday July 4th
HAPPY 4th of JULY!!! I love the forth of July it is one of my favorite holidays. Dugan and I slept in and had a fun afternoon. My cousins had invited us to come hang out so we headed to my cousin Jen’s house. It was so great to see and her and her family and hang out. She made an Amazing Taco Salad and then we headed to her cousins to watch them set off fireworks. It was fun to be with family and enjoy. We got home late and I was pretty tired knowing that I had work in the morning.
Tuesday July 5th
I was glad to be back at work after the long holiday. I had to go and measure some classrooms at a high school then came back and started to draw up the plans. After work I had a chemical peel appointment and headed home to make dinner. After dinner I had Ballet. I love it!!
Wednesday July 6th
Today I worked on the high school computer lab some more. Dugan and I came home and made dinner and then I went to do strength and cardio. Dugan’s mom, sister and nephew Colbert came into town. They are staying with us till Sunday due to a funeral that is on Friday.
Thursday July 7th
Today I finished up the high school drawings and worked on a few odds and ins. Then I went to lunch with my friend Megan from work. I had an accounting IDP training and then the day was pretty much over. It will be weird being gone tomorrow due to the Funeral. I picked up Dugan and we headed home. We made dinner and I went to Ballet. His mom and sister were gone most of the day so we talked for a bet and then headed to bed.
Friday July 8th
I woke up early but decided to start my new book since I didn’t have to get ready for awhile since we had the funeral and I wasn’t going to work. I have started reading the book “Matched.” I enjoyed my morning. Dugan and I headed down to the Funeral in Payson. It was a nice service. I learned a lot about how amazing Kris is. I wish I would have known him. We went to the cemetery where it was POURING rain. Then we headed to the church for lunch. I helped in the kitchen while we waited for everyone. It was a nice lunch and I enjoyed talking to Dugan’s cousins and Uncle. After lunch Dugan and I headed home. We ran a few errands on our way home including picking up a new pair of ballet shoes (dance shoes not the cute trendy flats.) Then I hung out with Dugan’s little sis and her cute little guy. It was a nice day.
Saturday July 9th
It was a repeat of yesterday morning. I enjoyed reading and writing. I woke up and cleaned out my car and then took it to the car wash. I love when things are clean and organized. Then I came home and got ready to go to one of my Bff’s Baby Shower. I am really sssooo HAPPY for my dear friend Rachel and her husband Jeramy. She looked amazing and her shower was very nice. I gave her a blanket that I had tied for her and some other fun things. After the shower I went by my parents and picked up some fun eiffel tower things that my mom got for me years ago when I dreamed of having a Paris guest room. I wish I would have had everything before people came to stay but I am excited to put it all together. I drove home and we went out to dinner at the Chinese place that is close to our house. They have walnut Shrimp and I loved it. I enjoyed reading and we had a good night.
Sunday July 10th
We had to say goodbye to our guest before heading to church. Church was nice. Dugan and I came home and had leftovers and took a nap. Dugan was missing Colbert already. I straightened up and did lots of laundry. We had a quite night at home and I made magic and peanut butter bars. It was nice to relax before having work tomorrow.
Monday July 11th
I had to get up super early for a dentist appointment at 7:00am. I have had the same dentist for over 15 years and am still willing to drive over an hour and a half to get my 6 month cleaning. He said my teeth looked great. Then I headed home to pick up Dugan before heading to work. I was glad to be back at work after a long weekend. My coworkers enjoyed the treats I made. After work Dugan and I headed home. Dugan wanted to go and see a movie so we did and I didn’t even fall asleep. But when we got home I was pretty tired. Goodnight
Side note. I asked Dugan why I can’t be like the girl in the movie. He said it’s because I don’t have a writer. (GREAT answer.)
Tuesday July 12th
Today was another nice day at work. We came home and had pork chops with cabbage and sweet potato fires. A little relaxing then off to Zumba and then Ballet. I loved trying out my new ballet shoes. Then bedtime.
Wednesday July 13th
Today I was a little tired but had a good day at work. Then we headed home and made tortellini for dinner. I decided to take it easy. I was very tired and we went to be early. I am starting to see a trent that Wednesday not is a off night.
Thursday July 14th
Today was another good day at work. Dugan and I went to lunch together at this fun little Bistro where I had the most amazing Salad. Then we headed back to work. After work Dugan’s old roommate Mike and and his wife Lisa came over. I had to miss ballet but we went to dinner and hung out way to late. It is always interesting how time doesn’t change things. It was also very strange to go out to eat twice in one day. Since we usually only go out a few times a month. But it is always fun to go out with friends.
Friday July 15th
I had a nice day at work. My sister surprised me with a Sushi Roll. Really fun. After work Dugan and I went to our ward BBQ, hung out outside and went to get Frozen hot chocolate. Yummy!!! I love spending time with my Dugan.
Saturday July 16th
Today I had work at 6:00. After work I came home. Dugan had gone and picked up more paint and had already taped everything off. We touched up the paint in the bedroom and started to paint the ceiling on our main floor. It will probably take us a few days but we are a great team. After the first coat we headed to the store and then went to meet our friends the Clarks for dinner. I feel like I have been eating out a lot over the past few day. I guess I am just glad that most of my meals were salads with little dressing. After dinner we went to the Clarks house and played on the tramp, talked and played cards. We went home a little late but had a great night.
Side note of the week~ I have been reading a book that makes me think a lot about how crazy a world could be with to many rules. It also made me start to think about what my true political views are. I have my religion to help give me understanding but how do I fit all my ideas, thoughts and beliefs together. I need to take a little more time figuring out what I agree and disagree with and try and find what choices there are that relate with what I agree with.
