Fon-doodling

JP and Mary Ann bought me an electric fondue set for Christmas.  Last night we tried it out.  There is still some perfecting to do, but I'd say our first shot at it wasn't so bad.  We enjoyed dipping strawberries, pineapples, bananas, marshmallows, and gummy worms into a chocolate paste.  

 

Zac and Rachel trying out our selection.  Don't worry we didn't have enough normal seats for all of us.  I definitely didn't think of everything.  But we made due with our stools and rocking chair.  

 

Matt and I having a special moment about the fondue stick.  

 

Josh couldn't find a cup large enough to quench his thirst; however, he did manage to wet his taste buds with the help of our measuring cup.

 

Us!  We ate plenty of sweets, told ridiculous stories, played some stellar phase 10, and learned random facts about mammals of North America.  Quite an endearing night!

If you know of any great fondue recipes, send them my way.  I'm looking forward to trying some new things out!

babies, babies, and more babies to come

 It seems that my friends are either about to have babies, or are trying to have babies.

 

We had an entertaining conversation in the kitchen that day, about babies and birth.  At least I'm familiar enough with the process, due to school, so I fit right into the conversation.  I'm looking forward to many phones call in the future, too!

If you couldn't tell from the picture, Jenny and Trisha (middle ladies) are both due in the next month.  Jenny is having a girl.  Trisha is having a boy.  

 

 

Kari, Jenny, and I

 

Kari, Trisha, Deanna, Daina

 

my latest obsession...

ABC's "Life on Mars" with actor Jason O'mara

A homicide detective, Sam Tyler (O'hara), is in hot pursuit of a serial killer who abducted his girlfriend and partner.  Tyler is struck by a car.  When he wakes up it is 1973.  He doesn't know if he's dead, in a coma, gone insane, or if extra terrestrial beings have taken over his mind.  Either way, he does the only thing he knows: hunts bad guys.  On this journey he encounters many people he knows later in life, he learns more about himself and his family, and saves a lot of innocent New York citizen's lives.    

You'll have to check it out and tell me what ya think!

 

car problems

I don't hate very many things in life, but I do hate car problems. It is such a nuisance to have to take my car in, wait around, find out the verdict, and then end up leaving it there overnight. I about had a panic attack at how much it was going to cost me to get everything fixed. I told them to do what was needed, and then once I get my loan disbursement in March I will consider the other things. So, I spent a lot of money to get my car fixed. I let Rachel and Zac take it to Colorado for their snowboarding trip. Too bad it didn't make it there. About an hour out of Flagstaff, the car overheated again. I am so frustrated, and feel terrible that it caused delay in their already long trip. At least they found another way to CO, and hopefully the car will be working well enough to make it back to Phoenix. I will once again be taking my car in to Subaru for more repairs, and more costs. I left a very nasty message for Subaru last night during all the drama. I finally talked with them today and told them I'd be bringing it in for them to fix next week. At least I haven't had too many car problems over the years. I want it to continue to work well, at least until I can afford something newer.

Last night I did make it over to Glendale to visit a few friends.  

 

Daina had many delicious flavor's of Tulsi tea for me to try!

 

Don't worry, Steve and roommates still haven't taken down their dead Christmas tree!  It looks rather nice in the background.

On top of it all, I've been sick. My head is spinning, my diaphragm hurts from coughing so much, and I'm not getting much done. Hopefully I will feel better by tomorrow so I can help with the PFChang Marathon. Right now it's not looking so good, though.

I am excited for tonight. Elder Bednar is coming down to Mesa to speak to the young single adults. It is going to be crowded but will be great to hear from an apostle of the Lord.

Fiesta Bowl 2009

It's that time of year!  Gotta love college football.  Kari's dad was great and got us tickets to the Fiesta Bowl, again!  I sure have lucked out in that department.  And let's just say that it was an awesome game to watch, even from the nose-bleed section.  I took my friend, Ty, and we sure had a good time.  Our friends sitting behind us were rooting for Ohio State, Ty was neutral, and I was cheering the Longhorns on.  Let's just say we had some interesting conversation.  A couple of my favorite things of the night: when the OSU band lit some fireworks and the Longhorn bull started getting riled up, when some Longhorn fans in front of our section got kicked out of the game because they wouldn't listen to security and sit down so people could see, the couple sitting next to us & yelling at the coach and players (I'm sure they could hear their verbal expressions since we were almost at the very top), how it took us 25 mins to find our seats (that's longer than it took for us to find parking and walk in), and last but not least, the awesome comeback the Longhorns had in the last 38 seconds of the game.  It was exciting times!

 

Ty and I

   

Capturing the huge field and University of Phoenix Stadium

Us Girls Together, Again!

As our lives have separated, and our paths gone in different directions, we've all come to realize how hard it is to get us all together.  But once together we have a wonderful time, sharing new experiences and reminiscing over old memories!  The five us lived together in Queen Creek over two years ago.  We enjoyed many fun times together in that house... many that I won't share.  Some of my favorites times were Sundays when we'd all come home and eat together.  We loved Cheesy Quesadillas and Tortilla Soup.  Another was our evening walks, especially with our blankets.  I was blessed with some great friendships.

    

 

Trisha, Kari, Daina, Jenny, Sarah

    

Jenny and Mike live a couple miles down the road from me.  Trisha and Danny bought a house out in Queen Creek.  Both Jenny and Trisha are having babies in the next couple months.  Kari and Skyler are living in Gilbert and going to school.  Daina is in Glendale attending nursing school.  And I'm here in Mesa finishing up PA school.

Welcome 2009!

I've had a good week, besides my phone crashing.  I've been able to see some great friends, spend time with Rachel and Zac, enjoy the annual football game with my old roommates, and even some quad riding!!  

 

Trisha, Kari, Sarah, Jenny (we missed Daina)

Trisha and Jenny are both having babies in February!  It's always a fun time when we get together!

 

My friend Jake came with me to the Insight Bowl game.  

 

Chris, Jake, and I headed up to Havasu City after the football game.  We welcomed the new year with Chris's family.  Then new years day we enjoyed some quad riding and motorcycling.  It was a blast!! 

Happy New Year!