Thanks Katie!
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Handel's
Last night, Jon and I went to Handels's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt in Sylvania. President Beck told us it was the best ice cream place in the Toledo area, so naturally we had to check it out. We got milkshakes, and I have to say that they were the best milkshakes I have had. My one complaint is that they did not have a red raspberry flavor for milkshakes, but the black raspberry was good. Just not the same. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a good milkshake or some homemade ice cream.Monday, July 14, 2008
Youth Conference
Youth Conference went really well. I have heard nothing but good from the youth and their parents! Yeah! That is a great sign. Pictures to come.
This year our stake did a wilderness youth conference. They do this particular one every four years at Kiser Lake State Park and a privately owned camp ground not far from the lake.
Everyone met at the
Lima Chapel and said good-bye to their electronics (cell phones, i-pods, etc.) The youth were then divided into "families." There were 8 couples from the stake who acted as parents for these families. Jon and I were going to be one of the parent couples, but I had some health issues come up that made that too questionable, so I went as a stake leader and Jon came as "staff".
The families were carefully pick a few weeks ago, so the youth would not be with their friends or ward members if possible. The new families got to know each other a little and made banners to represent their family. Starting at 9:00 p.m., the families left the chapel with 15 minutes between each one.
They then did about a mile or two hike in the dark to the campground. The hike had to be altered last minute since it was a muddy mess and in the lake at times. Also because of this the location might be changed in four years. Anyway, the reason for this was to pull them together as a family, so they could make it through the rest of the activities. There were only a few injuries, and some of the groups got their experience cut short because it was getting really bad as more and more traffic went over the trail.
When they made it into the camp, their things were already in their cabins, so the exhausted families could go straight to bed (don't worry the boys and girls were well separated). When all the problems were worked out, like finding enough beds for the girls, the stake leaders went to bed around 2:30 a.m.
The next morning, breakfast was an orange. The youth were to study their orange close their eyes and roll it to the center with the other oranges from their family. Then they had to find their orange and eat it. This was the only food they were getting until dinner. No it was not a money issue. They did get as much water as they could drink, and those with blood sugar issues were taken care of too.
From breakfast until dinner, the families rotated through a bunch of games, which had parallels to life. Each game was discussed at some point when it was finished. At 5:00, each family member wrote something nice about the others in their family on note cards. At 5:30 they collected their food and brought it back to their families to cook together.
It was an all you can eat beef stew and Navajo Fry Bread (I knew them as scones). Some groups even got more creative and made french fries.
All day the stake leaders were also doing the no food thing. It was a long day. We were not doing the activities that the families were doing. We were trying to keep things running smoothly, and it turned out that did not take much. The hardest part was President Beck (1st Counselor in the Stake Presidency) talked about food all day. He apparently loves to cook and has agreed to cook for the Stake Young Women's and Young Men's Presidencies for a meeting to go over what was good and what should be changed for this youth conference. We are all excited for that!
After dinner, the families had their own testimony meetings where each member could share their feelings about the day and what they learned. At this time, since we were allowed to eat and President Beck had made a junk food run to town earlier that day, we had a little party. It was also Brother Allen's birthday (he is the 1st Counselor in the Stake Young Men's Presidency). Most of the youth ended up finding us after their meetings and enjoying cookies and candy with us. I went to bed at about 11, but there were people up until 2 again.
The next morning, was all you can eat breakfast. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, muffins, watermelon, cantaloupe, oranges (a few were left over, and no one really took any this morning), bananas, OJ, and milk. Then everyone packed up their stuff and loaded it into a trailer. I might add that to make the morning more exciting, two people locked their keys in their cars. One was in the trunk. So AAA was called. They came during later activities. They were able to get one set of keys, but the ones in the trunk were another story. Apparently the '
98 Toyota Corolla's do not all have trunk releases inside the car, and the back seats do not go down. So this poor couple had to go all the way back to Toledo, get their spare keys, and then go get their car. So sad!
The youth were then allowed to do a Solo experience. They had letters, which their parents had written to them. They were allowed time to think about all that had happened to them in the last day and a half and the love of their Savior for them and then read the letters. The weather to this point was really good, but as they were all out in the woods, big dark clouds moved in, and it started to pour! Everyone got a little wet. Needless to say some got a "shower," even though they were told not to use the showers in the bathrooms.
After, we had a testimony meeting with everyone. It was amazing to see the changes. Some of the shyest youth shared their testimonies in front of everyone. It was great to see that they knew more now then before their Savior's love for them. They had also made friends with everyone in their "family."
It was a success! There were only a few I wanted to strangle, but for the most part I learned more about the strengthen there is in the youth of this church. It was a great experience far all involved as far as I know.
This year our stake did a wilderness youth conference. They do this particular one every four years at Kiser Lake State Park and a privately owned camp ground not far from the lake.Everyone met at the
Lima Chapel and said good-bye to their electronics (cell phones, i-pods, etc.) The youth were then divided into "families." There were 8 couples from the stake who acted as parents for these families. Jon and I were going to be one of the parent couples, but I had some health issues come up that made that too questionable, so I went as a stake leader and Jon came as "staff".The families were carefully pick a few weeks ago, so the youth would not be with their friends or ward members if possible. The new families got to know each other a little and made banners to represent their family. Starting at 9:00 p.m., the families left the chapel with 15 minutes between each one.
They then did about a mile or two hike in the dark to the campground. The hike had to be altered last minute since it was a muddy mess and in the lake at times. Also because of this the location might be changed in four years. Anyway, the reason for this was to pull them together as a family, so they could make it through the rest of the activities. There were only a few injuries, and some of the groups got their experience cut short because it was getting really bad as more and more traffic went over the trail.When they made it into the camp, their things were already in their cabins, so the exhausted families could go straight to bed (don't worry the boys and girls were well separated). When all the problems were worked out, like finding enough beds for the girls, the stake leaders went to bed around 2:30 a.m.
The next morning, breakfast was an orange. The youth were to study their orange close their eyes and roll it to the center with the other oranges from their family. Then they had to find their orange and eat it. This was the only food they were getting until dinner. No it was not a money issue. They did get as much water as they could drink, and those with blood sugar issues were taken care of too.From breakfast until dinner, the families rotated through a bunch of games, which had parallels to life. Each game was discussed at some point when it was finished. At 5:00, each family member wrote something nice about the others in their family on note cards. At 5:30 they collected their food and brought it back to their families to cook together.
It was an all you can eat beef stew and Navajo Fry Bread (I knew them as scones). Some groups even got more creative and made french fries.All day the stake leaders were also doing the no food thing. It was a long day. We were not doing the activities that the families were doing. We were trying to keep things running smoothly, and it turned out that did not take much. The hardest part was President Beck (1st Counselor in the Stake Presidency) talked about food all day. He apparently loves to cook and has agreed to cook for the Stake Young Women's and Young Men's Presidencies for a meeting to go over what was good and what should be changed for this youth conference. We are all excited for that!
After dinner, the families had their own testimony meetings where each member could share their feelings about the day and what they learned. At this time, since we were allowed to eat and President Beck had made a junk food run to town earlier that day, we had a little party. It was also Brother Allen's birthday (he is the 1st Counselor in the Stake Young Men's Presidency). Most of the youth ended up finding us after their meetings and enjoying cookies and candy with us. I went to bed at about 11, but there were people up until 2 again.
The next morning, was all you can eat breakfast. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, muffins, watermelon, cantaloupe, oranges (a few were left over, and no one really took any this morning), bananas, OJ, and milk. Then everyone packed up their stuff and loaded it into a trailer. I might add that to make the morning more exciting, two people locked their keys in their cars. One was in the trunk. So AAA was called. They came during later activities. They were able to get one set of keys, but the ones in the trunk were another story. Apparently the '
98 Toyota Corolla's do not all have trunk releases inside the car, and the back seats do not go down. So this poor couple had to go all the way back to Toledo, get their spare keys, and then go get their car. So sad!The youth were then allowed to do a Solo experience. They had letters, which their parents had written to them. They were allowed time to think about all that had happened to them in the last day and a half and the love of their Savior for them and then read the letters. The weather to this point was really good, but as they were all out in the woods, big dark clouds moved in, and it started to pour! Everyone got a little wet. Needless to say some got a "shower," even though they were told not to use the showers in the bathrooms.
After, we had a testimony meeting with everyone. It was amazing to see the changes. Some of the shyest youth shared their testimonies in front of everyone. It was great to see that they knew more now then before their Savior's love for them. They had also made friends with everyone in their "family."
It was a success! There were only a few I wanted to strangle, but for the most part I learned more about the strengthen there is in the youth of this church. It was a great experience far all involved as far as I know.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
July 8 Storm
We had a crazy storm yesterday afternoon. The wind started blowing around 2:40 p.m. We went from a Thunderstorm Watch to a Thunderstorm Warning to a Tornado Warning within about a half an hour. It was raining so hard, visibility was practically nothing, and the water shooting out from the rain 
gutters was like a monsoon! At times the rain was horizontal! I have to say thanks to Al, our fix-it guy, who fixed our windows before this storm so they do not leak anymore. They were sure tested, and no leaking. YEAH!The worst of the storm was past us by about 3:30 p.m. I am so amazed at how fast these big storms move past.
We still had rain for a while, but the trees were not dancing and threatening to break. Jon and I were trying to figure out were we should go, since we were being told to go to our basements. Where is the safest place in our apartment if a tornado does hit us?I go the pictures from a local TV station (WTOL Channel 11) and click here to see their slide show. I tried to put it in my post, but it would not work.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The Start of July
I haven't posted in a week! My summer has been that way. Everything has been turned upside down. So since last week, what have we been up to?
One night last week, Jon and I tried a new restaurant. It was really good! It's called Mr. Gyro's. Jon has been searching for something that is most like a Kabob (said Kay-bob), which he really enjoyed in Switzerland. I thought this one tasted the best out of all the ones we have had all across the country. He said it was the best too, but that the sauce still was not exactly right. If you would like to try something Greek, try their Original Gyro. It is tasty!
For the forth, Jon went to work at noon. Most of the day, I did not do anything. For dinner, I went to a barbecue with the other Med. Students/Residents, their wives and children(the ones that are still here anyway), and a new couple that just moved in. Jon surprised me, when he came home right before and was able to be there for a little while. He did get a page and had to try and beat the life flight back to the hospital.
Then, those of us who were left at the barbecue, minus one family, went to watch the fireworks. I have to say that I will never go to downtown Toledo to watch the fireworks again. Scary, even with the whole city there. The firework show was good. It reminded me a lot of the one in Idaho Falls. About the same length and quality. The better firework shows (being Toledo and Idaho Falls) I have been too.
Sunday, I was supposed to go down to the St. Marys' Branch, but Sister Dewey was sick, so we are going to reschedule that visit. It turned out to be a fairly relaxing Sunday.
Now I am just trying to help get things ready for Youth Conference at the end of this week. It should be a ton of fun, and I really hope the youth have a good experience. More on that to come next week.
I have been waiting until I got some other pictures from Girls Camp before I posted more. At the point that I am at my camera started acting weird, so I don't have very many good pictures of the second half of that week. My friend, Julia, said she was going to give me copies of her pictures, but she has been really busy. Hopefully, I can get those and post the rest soon. Sorry it has been so drawn out.
Here is a picture of some of the leaders and girls making candle by pouring hot wax over ice. It had a really cool effect.
One night last week, Jon and I tried a new restaurant. It was really good! It's called Mr. Gyro's. Jon has been searching for something that is most like a Kabob (said Kay-bob), which he really enjoyed in Switzerland. I thought this one tasted the best out of all the ones we have had all across the country. He said it was the best too, but that the sauce still was not exactly right. If you would like to try something Greek, try their Original Gyro. It is tasty!For the forth, Jon went to work at noon. Most of the day, I did not do anything. For dinner, I went to a barbecue with the other Med. Students/Residents, their wives and children(the ones that are still here anyway), and a new couple that just moved in. Jon surprised me, when he came home right before and was able to be there for a little while. He did get a page and had to try and beat the life flight back to the hospital.
Then, those of us who were left at the barbecue, minus one family, went to watch the fireworks. I have to say that I will never go to downtown Toledo to watch the fireworks again. Scary, even with the whole city there. The firework show was good. It reminded me a lot of the one in Idaho Falls. About the same length and quality. The better firework shows (being Toledo and Idaho Falls) I have been too.Sunday, I was supposed to go down to the St. Marys' Branch, but Sister Dewey was sick, so we are going to reschedule that visit. It turned out to be a fairly relaxing Sunday.
Now I am just trying to help get things ready for Youth Conference at the end of this week. It should be a ton of fun, and I really hope the youth have a good experience. More on that to come next week.
I have been waiting until I got some other pictures from Girls Camp before I posted more. At the point that I am at my camera started acting weird, so I don't have very many good pictures of the second half of that week. My friend, Julia, said she was going to give me copies of her pictures, but she has been really busy. Hopefully, I can get those and post the rest soon. Sorry it has been so drawn out.
Here is a picture of some of the leaders and girls making candle by pouring hot wax over ice. It had a really cool effect.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
More From Camp
Not much going on here, so I thought I would post a few more pictures from camp.
Doing "Personal Surveillance." The had to read different scriptures and answer questions.
More "Personal Surveillance"
Everyone got the opportunity to put their "spy" names on the back of their camp shirts. Just remember the irons are hot. We only have one second degree burn.
It did not take long before those in charge were desperate for some chocolate.
Even a YCL wanted some chocolate so bad that she was willing to lick it off Margie's face!
Shhhh! Don't tell Sister Wood.
On Wednesday, we paired up the girls and divided up the Book of Mormon, so we, as a camp, could read the whole Book of Mormon in half an hour. It was really awesome to watch and listen to them as they read.
Free time! Some played volleyball...
...and some played tag.
This is what the cleanest cabin was awarded. Their YCL had to wear this through lunch.
Doing "Personal Surveillance." The had to read different scriptures and answer questions.
More "Personal Surveillance"Everyone got the opportunity to put their "spy" names on the back of their camp shirts. Just remember the irons are hot. We only have one second degree burn.It did not take long before those in charge were desperate for some chocolate. Even a YCL wanted some chocolate so bad that she was willing to lick it off Margie's face!Shhhh! Don't tell Sister Wood.On Wednesday, we paired up the girls and divided up the Book of Mormon, so we, as a camp, could read the whole Book of Mormon in half an hour. It was really awesome to watch and listen to them as they read.Free time! Some played volleyball......and some played tag.This is what the cleanest cabin was awarded. Their YCL had to wear this through lunch.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Excitment in Michigan
Thursday night, Jon and I had our usual Panda Express and temple trip to Michigan. As has been the norm (except the two times before), there was some excitement. Not long after we crossed the border into Michigan, traffic stopped. When we finally made it to the cause, we found the left lane blocked by a police car with its lights going. 
The road in the other side of the car was the cause. There was a huge hole in the pavement, which spread across the entire lane and a little into the right lane. There was also pieces of pavement all over the road. We saw ten flat tires as a result of this problem. It was a little crazy!
Then a storm hit as we were leaving Ann Arbor with our Orange Chicken. It was pretty intense! Luckily Jon grew up in Seattle and has driven in blinding rain quite a bit, and we made it to Bloomfield Hills in one piece. The drive home was, as usual, uneventful.
Last night at about 1:00 a.m. (so maybe it was this morning), we had some pretty incredible lightning and thunder. I woke up and could here running water coming from our other bedroom. I went in there to see what was going on, only to find a waterfall. 
One of our windows was leaking really bad. I got some towels to soak up the water. Luckily, the rain didn't last too long, so the waterfall stopped and I just had to soak up what had already come in. I did check our other windows, and they seem fine.So for another camp moment, Tuesday morning that week when all the girls arrived, the YCLs, in there "spy outfits", were along the dirt road into camp with squirt guns. They seemed to have fun welcoming everyone to camp.
Here is Lena, from the St Marys Branch, Tori, who is new in the Toledo 1 Ward, and Ginger, from the Fremont Branch, ready for action.
Here is where the girls registered for camp, and got everything they would need for the week.
Cortney and Kaitlyn excited for camp.
The next two pictures are the Stake Camp Director welcoming the girls and leaders to camp. Don't they look excited?
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Home Again
I know I have not posted much recently. I wish I could say we had been on vacation, but we have not left the area in a while. I thought I would do better when we returned to our apartment after pet sitting for the Ziemers. Jon and I lived at the Ziemers for two weeks of this month. To my defense, I did try to blog earlier in the week, but it was not working.
I found something really exciting when we came home. My strawberry did not die! It came back! It will probably not get any fruit this year. I have been wanting to get a picture to post, but I still have not recharged the batteries for my camera since Girl's Camp. So a picture of this to come.
With Girl's Camp done, the next big thing I am involved in will be Youth Conference. It should be fun and a great experience for all who participate.
There will be more to come about Girl's Camp. I am still not totally unpacked from it. I know. I have been back for almost two weeks, but we just got to come home earlier this week, and there were other things that needed to be done before I could unpack. So I guess there is more waiting to see how camp went and some more pictures.
Although the quality is bad (my camera was being really weird), this is my favorite picture that I have from camp. It is my friend Julia and me just hanging out on a log.
I found something really exciting when we came home. My strawberry did not die! It came back! It will probably not get any fruit this year. I have been wanting to get a picture to post, but I still have not recharged the batteries for my camera since Girl's Camp. So a picture of this to come.
With Girl's Camp done, the next big thing I am involved in will be Youth Conference. It should be fun and a great experience for all who participate.
There will be more to come about Girl's Camp. I am still not totally unpacked from it. I know. I have been back for almost two weeks, but we just got to come home earlier this week, and there were other things that needed to be done before I could unpack. So I guess there is more waiting to see how camp went and some more pictures.
Although the quality is bad (my camera was being really weird), this is my favorite picture that I have from camp. It is my friend Julia and me just hanging out on a log.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Well, Girls Camp was a lot of fun. I thought I would go through one day at a time and give the highlights. Interrupting as other fun things happened here. First, I should probably catchup a little on the happenings since camp.
Jon spoke in sacrament meeting on Father's Day. He did a great job speaking about the lessons he has learned from his father.
Monday, we went to "Iron Man." I had not been too excited to see it. I have not been a fan of all the super hero movies that have come out recently. A friend's husband took their kids to it while we were at camp and said it was really good, so I decided to give it a try. It was really good. One of the better superhero movies made. I would have to recommend it to any who are not too sure like I was.Jon and I have also been house/pet sitting for our friends, the Ziemers. I have to admit I am a little home sick. When I got home from camp, I would have loved to be able to sleep in my own bed, but that will have to wait until next week. On Tuesday, I went and cleaned up my apartment a little. Just somethings that needed to be done, mop the floors and do the dishes. Jon and I also signed another year contract for our apartment since the one year mark is up at the end of the month. I cannot believe we have been here one year!
Yesterday, a friend from high school, which is living in Cleveland, came to visit. Lacey, Jon and I went to Fallen Timbers Mall, because she wanted to get something new for our 10 year reunion this weekend. She is kind of excited to go and show everyone who was not very nice in high school how much she has change. I just have no real desire to go, and we cannot really afford it right now. Lacey said she would tell me all about it when she comes to visit next week.
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Monday, the first day that I was up at camp was just 12 YCLs (youth camp leaders, those who are 16 and 17), 5 adult leaders, and our cooks. We went up to set things up so everything would be ready for the others arrival on Tuesday. It was a lot of work, but we had some fun too. We had pizza for dinner and go to know the older girls a little better. I didn't take too many pictures that first day, but there really was not time. The picture is actually from Tuesday morning of final preparations. The theme was "Mission Possible" and we had fun with spy stuff. Trench coats, sunglasses, water guns....Sunday, June 15, 2008
I Survived!
For all you curious readers, I did survive Girls Camp. I am home, but it will take a few days to get my pictures ready and to recuperate a little.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Zero Hour
I know. I have not posted in awhile, and I probably will not be posting again for awhile. Why? You might ask. Because it is zero hour, or so I was told at the last camp meeting. I have been busy helping get things ready for camp and I will leave for camp at noon on Monday. It should be fun!
To recap what has been happening this week besides final preparations. I have been feeling a lot better. It's amazing what a little rain and a decongestant can do. So no more chest pain yet. Maybe it really is allergies. The cottonwoods (or poplars as they are also known) are awful right now. It almost looks like snow at times.
Tuesday night, I went" scrap booking" in Haskins, and Jon came with me. I finished my book that I had started last month of our honeymoon pictures, and then just chatted. Jon was a little sad because he was going to miss his favorite show, "Deadliest Catch," but did not want to stay home by himself. When we got there, we found out that Julia's husband really likes "Deadliest Catch," so Jon got to watch it after all. We were there talking with Julia until 2:30 a.m. It was so late, but enjoyable.
Wednesday night, Jon and I had interviews with a member of the stake presidency to renew our temple recommends, or so we thought. We set up an appointment three weeks ago. When we arrived at the stake center, no one was there. We waited. Luckily, President Wilken brought his girls to Young Women's and was going to pick up something in the office. He said that he was told there were no interviews that night, but he was able to do ours. It was a miracle that it worked out. Jon and I are very grateful that someone is looking out for us and wants us to be able to go to His house. Afterwards, I had a camp meeting and Jon went into the ER to work.
Last night was working out with Denise Dewey, and being entertained by Kaitlyn. I can tell it has been a while since I have done any exercise. I felt like a wimp, and I am sore today. Tonight, Jon and I are going to go play volleyball. Then at midnight, Jon will start a 24 hour shift at work (he is on-call and might get to be at home with a beeper for some of it).
Tomorrow, I will be going south to Kiser Lake for a meeting in relation to Youth Conference. It will probably last most of the day. Then Jon and I are off to pet/garden-sit at the Ziemers until later this month.
Well, that is what has been going on here. I will post again when I return from Michigan. Maybe Jon will post something while I am gone. Sorry no pictures. I am lazy and am running out the door.
To recap what has been happening this week besides final preparations. I have been feeling a lot better. It's amazing what a little rain and a decongestant can do. So no more chest pain yet. Maybe it really is allergies. The cottonwoods (or poplars as they are also known) are awful right now. It almost looks like snow at times.
Tuesday night, I went" scrap booking" in Haskins, and Jon came with me. I finished my book that I had started last month of our honeymoon pictures, and then just chatted. Jon was a little sad because he was going to miss his favorite show, "Deadliest Catch," but did not want to stay home by himself. When we got there, we found out that Julia's husband really likes "Deadliest Catch," so Jon got to watch it after all. We were there talking with Julia until 2:30 a.m. It was so late, but enjoyable.
Wednesday night, Jon and I had interviews with a member of the stake presidency to renew our temple recommends, or so we thought. We set up an appointment three weeks ago. When we arrived at the stake center, no one was there. We waited. Luckily, President Wilken brought his girls to Young Women's and was going to pick up something in the office. He said that he was told there were no interviews that night, but he was able to do ours. It was a miracle that it worked out. Jon and I are very grateful that someone is looking out for us and wants us to be able to go to His house. Afterwards, I had a camp meeting and Jon went into the ER to work.
Last night was working out with Denise Dewey, and being entertained by Kaitlyn. I can tell it has been a while since I have done any exercise. I felt like a wimp, and I am sore today. Tonight, Jon and I are going to go play volleyball. Then at midnight, Jon will start a 24 hour shift at work (he is on-call and might get to be at home with a beeper for some of it).
Tomorrow, I will be going south to Kiser Lake for a meeting in relation to Youth Conference. It will probably last most of the day. Then Jon and I are off to pet/garden-sit at the Ziemers until later this month.
Well, that is what has been going on here. I will post again when I return from Michigan. Maybe Jon will post something while I am gone. Sorry no pictures. I am lazy and am running out the door.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
"We Will Only Poke You Once. I Promise."
That was what I was told at about 9:00 last night, but it was not true. After Jon had his first day working in the ER, he got to take me in. He came home at 8:00 so I could go workout with Denise Dewey, but ended up going back sooner than he expected.I started having chest pain again last night. This time there was also some pain in my left arm, which is a little scary. I knew Jon was coming home soon so I waited for him, but was getting really close to calling someone else for some help. I had a doctor tell me last time this happened to go to the ER the next time. I still did not really want to go, but let's face it; I was scared that it was my heart.
After being poked four times and hooked up to all sorts of machines, the staff at UT's ER ruled out all the scary things, and we think it was just seasonal allergies making my lungs hurt. I had blood drawn from an artery, which I had never had done before, and is not as easy as drawing blood from a vein, which it what they normally do. But they were testing oxygen level after the blood left my heart and lungs. The doctors were most worried about a blood clot in my lungs. There is/was not one.
I am going to have some nice bruises on my hands, and I have some great red circles all over, but I am really glad that it was nothing scary. I will still get to go to Girls Camp. I just might need to switch allergy medicines. It seems the Zyrtec is not working 100%.Monday, June 2, 2008
Name Tag
I thought this looked kind of fun. Thanks Lacey!
1. ROCK STAR NAME (first pet, street you grew up on): TJ Neptune
2. GANGSTA NAME (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe): Vanilla Sneaker
3. NATIVE AMERICAN NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Blue Turtle
4. SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, city where you were born): Brower Idaho Falls
5. STAR WARS NAME (first three letters of your last name, last two letters of your first name): Felnn
6. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): White Kool Aide
7. NASCAR NAME (names of your grandfathers): Joseph Roy
8. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME (your 6th grade teacher's last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Solecki Shanghai
9. SPY NAME (favorite season/holiday, favorite flower): Winter Scabiosa
10. CARTOON NAME (favorite fruit, article of clothing you are wearing right now): Apple Glasses
11. HIPPIE NAME (what you ate for breakfast, favorite tree): Poptart Pine
12. MIDDLE EASTERN NAME (your first and last name backwards) Tlef Nnairek
1. ROCK STAR NAME (first pet, street you grew up on): TJ Neptune
2. GANGSTA NAME (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite type of shoe): Vanilla Sneaker
3. NATIVE AMERICAN NAME (favorite color, favorite animal): Blue Turtle
4. SOAP OPERA NAME (middle name, city where you were born): Brower Idaho Falls
5. STAR WARS NAME (first three letters of your last name, last two letters of your first name): Felnn
6. SUPERHERO NAME (2nd favorite color, favorite drink): White Kool Aide
7. NASCAR NAME (names of your grandfathers): Joseph Roy
8. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME (your 6th grade teacher's last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Solecki Shanghai
9. SPY NAME (favorite season/holiday, favorite flower): Winter Scabiosa
10. CARTOON NAME (favorite fruit, article of clothing you are wearing right now): Apple Glasses
11. HIPPIE NAME (what you ate for breakfast, favorite tree): Poptart Pine
12. MIDDLE EASTERN NAME (your first and last name backwards) Tlef Nnairek
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Prince Caspian
Jon and I went to see Prince Caspian on Saturday. It was really good! Definitely lived up to its expectations! I highly recommend it to everyone. It was a little different from the book. It had a lot of the same scenes, but just in a different order, and there was a little bit of a love story thrown in. Jon and I both say we liked this one better then the first and we really like the first too.
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