Wow...It's been awhile

I was looking at my blog today and thought "Has it really been that long since my last post?"  But I guess that dates don't lie!  I guess I'll just pick up right where I left off...with my gratitude post that I do at the 1st of the month...

Since my memory is just about shot (really-it is-just ask Jordan), I am going to have to write about the things at this very moment that make me happy.  I hardly remember anything that happened in January let alone last week.

1~Texting.  I know this one sounds crazy but I'll explain.  Traeden downloaded an app for his Ipod the other day.  It was a texting app.  He said he didn't mean too (I'm still not convinced that that is 100% truth).  Anyways, the stupid thing cost me a whole $.99.  I thought he was just going to delete it.  Then last night he was laying in bed with me watching the Olympics and my phone starts beeping my text tone.  I looked at my phone and a big smile came across my face-Trae had texted me 'Hello'.  We sat there for a few minutes, only inches apart from one another, texting-laughing-just having a good time.  Then this morning at work I got a text bright and early.  It brought an instant smile to my face.  Now Elison is calling me asking me to put the app on her Ipod (once it's found that is) cause she wants to text too.  That one I'm not sure about though but it was still cute how she asked.

2~The Olympics.  I love the feeling when the Olympics are in the air.  For the most part, the athletes are everday people like you and me that have worked hard and don't get paid millions of dollars.  They have inspiring stories to tell.  People come together...countries come together...to celebrate and compete.  Of course there are always sad stories, like the Georgian Luge rider, that make you wonder if its all worth it.  But then you see the athletes standing on the podium, medal in hand, watching their countries flag being raised, their national anthem being played, and shedding a tear or two and it makes me feel good and proud.  Heck...it even brings a tear to my eye.

Go USA!

3~Valentines Day.  I normally don't really care about this holiday too much.  It's just a day to do something a little nicer then we usually do is all, but I was more into it this year then any other year.  I'm not sure why either.  I got the kids a little something to show my love to them, I planned a nice, fancy dinner that consisted of Maple glazed salmon, asparagas, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, and rolls.  But I had no idea what to get my actual Valentine.  Then I realized that it was 10 year ago, Febuary 14th, 2000 that we got engaged.  So I had my present-a collage of pictures of everything we did that day.  Sunday came and was a busy, busy day.  We had a homecoming, meetings, treats to deliver, dinner to make, etc., etc.  But it all turned out awesome!  Everyone loved their presents and the dinner was fabulous.  I couldn't ask for a better day!

4~My new calling.  This one I was not too excited about.  I talked to my husband about this a couple weeks ago too, so it was only fitting the one of the only things I didn't want to do is what I got called to do.  I know...bad attitude, right?  Here was my explaination...I am currently on the Enrichment commitee and I like it.  It pretty flexible, low stress, and fun but I wanted to be challenged and I didn't feel like planning enrichment was challenging enough.  I wanted to teach...teach Relief Society...that would be my dream calling.  I've never told anyone this before.  I wanted those involved to be inspired to make me a teacher.  So Sunday morning I got a call from the bishop, I showed up 5 minutes before church started, and he asked if I'd be willing to serve in the relief society.  My heart was racing.  I didn't know if this was an answer to my prayers or not.  I said yes.  Then he asked it I would accept the calling as Enrichment commitee co-chair.  To be honest my heart sank just a little.  I remember the discussion I had with Jordan about it.  Then, as quickly as my heart sank, I was uplifted again.  And then I felt really guilty for feeling that way.  I am truly excited and know that I will most the most of it.  I'm excited to just still be in the Relief Society!  And I'm elated that I wasn't asked to be a pianist!

5~Basketball.  I am so grateful for basketball right now.  I was raised to be a Jazz fan.  I've always been a Jazz fan and I'll always be a Jazz fan.  And this is the time of the season where it starts to get good.  Teams go on streaks...the all-star break...trade deadlines...it just seems like everyone steps up their game just a little bit.  But now not only do I have a love for the Utah Jazz, but I am having a blast watching Trae play Jr. Jazz.  I look forward to Wednesday nights.  I think I get more excited then Traeden does.  So far they are 5-0.  They are undefeated and they are doing awesome.  Traeden is just so fun to watch.  It makes me forget about all the 'bad' things and just smile for 45 minutes (and I LOVE that feeling).

I hope that this doesn't offend anyone.  Some things seem trivial, but I need the trivial things in my life right now.  I still have hard days and harder days, but they are getting fewer.  These were just a couple of things that made me feel better and brought a smile to my face!