Halloween

I know its real late but I had to do it because I said I would.

Even if no one cares except me.

Fez and I dressed up as ninjas this year.

He was amazing at being creative with our hand guards and making our nunchucks.

It. was. awesome!

We went to the SLCC Bookstore for lunch. They throw a great party each year and everyone dresses up. Here we are with the Queen of Hearts, Alice, and Minnie Mouse.

(Thanks for the picture Ann!)

We carved pumpkins with the Alama's Friday night. Everyone did a great job on their designs, especially Isaiah!

Saturday we went to a Halloween party with some friends and played a peanut on a string game and some Minute to Win It's. I'm lame and didn't take any pictures but it was a fun night to be with friends all dressed up!

Cereal Cake

First off, I haven't forgotten about Halloween. I am working on getting a little post together. It's not too exciting but if I put it out there in blog land I might actually end up getting it done.

On to the post...

I love crafty blogs.

I could spend hours looking at ideas of cute

and frilly crafts, yummy recipes, and furniture redos.

I dream of one day doing some of them.

If only I had the money, cause I sure have the time now...

Today in my browsing I came across this gem and fell in love.

I've always wanted to try and make a cake that looks or is shaped like something and what better idea then cereal! Cereal is practically my life. Next to my husband it is the love of my life (slight exaggeration... but only slight).

I would like to ask for this to be my birthday cake.

Yes, my birthday is in April, but if I ask for it early enough,

I'm almost assuredly going to get it, right?

I would love to do this myself, but let's be honest, without a reason to do it (like a birthday) it's not going to happen. I am just lazy like that (not good, I know. I'm working on it ok...).

If any of you like cereal as much as I do and have a birthday before April I would be happy to try my skills for you. Or if someone doesn't do this for my birthday maybe I'll just do it for myself. I can treat myself right? That way if it doesn't work out I have less of a reason to be embarrassed.

If you like this cake and want to see others like it please visit http://creativebirthdaypartyideas.blogspot.com/.

Just Five More Minutes

My husband forwarded this email to me and I had to share it. It is a simple, beautiful reminder to remember the important things in life.

Careful, it's a tear jerker!

Just Five More Minutes - Author Unknown

While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a bench near a playground.

"That's my son over there," she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide.

"He's a fine looking boy" the man said. "That's my daughter on the bike in the white dress."

Then, looking at his watch, he called to his daughter. "What do you say we go, Melissa?"

Melissa pleaded, "Just five more minutes, Dad. Please? Just five more minutes."

The man nodded and Melissa continued to ride her bike to her heart's content.

Minutes passed and the father stood and called again to his daughter. "Time to go now?"

Again Melissa pleaded, "Five more minutes, Dad. Just five more minutes."

The man smiled and said, "OK."

My, you certainly are a patient father," the woman responded.

The man smiled and then said, "Her older brother Tommy was killed by a drunk driver last year while he was riding his bike near here. I never spent much time with Tommy and now I'd give anything for just five more minutes with him. I've vowed not to make the same mistake with Melissa. She thinks she has five more minutes to ride her bike. The truth is, I get Five more minutes to watch her play."

Life is all about making priorities, what are your priorities?

Give someone you love Five more minutes of your time today!

Reunited...

...and it feels so good!

San Francisco was a blast!

Lindsey was a great host and took me everywhere!

Friday we went to The Stinking Rose. Lots and lots of garlic which made for great jokes the rest of the weekend but it was real good! We walked to Ghiradelli Square and had yummy pumpkin spice caramel square samples and ice cream. I heart San Francisco already.

Saturday we had a lazy morning and the headed to our performance. We always have a great time performing. It's what we love to do! Wearing the costumes that I usually wear in a foreign country made me REALLY excited to go on tour again.

That night we went to this awesome look out for the Golden Gate Bridge. I couldn't get a real good picture cause my camera is blah so I'm waiting for someone to post theirs. We also found the Full House house, the one at the end of the opening credits with the park across the street. Amazing! We finished off the night with another stop at Ghiradelli Square for samples and ice cream. Yum!

I loved this house!

Fellow clogger and former team mate Stefanie was there with Clog America also. It was fun to all be together again!

Sunday we went to church with Lindsey and who taught Sunday School? Oh you know, just Steve Young. He was a pretty good teacher with some interesting perspectives. Still kinda weird, but cool. We drove around looking at houses (Steve Jobs included), ate a delicious meal of tomato soup and the best grilled cheese sandwich EVER at Fisherman's Wharf, saw seals, lots of boats, and got COMPLETELY soaked!!! We were crazy staying out in the rain so long, but it was lots of fun.

Thanks so much for a great weekend Lindsey! You're the best! It was so fun to hang out and see the city. I loved San Francisco and can hardly wait to go back some day!

San Fran!

I'm heading to San Francisco for the weekend!

And I get to stay with Lindsey!!

If you don't know Lindsey, you should. She is one of the funnest people I know. She's been nannying for a family for the past year in California and I've been looking for a way to go visit and it came! I'm so excited!

I'm really going to perform with a few Clog America members for a group of 'influential people'. Basically, we hope they give us money. But we always like a good excuse to dance and travel.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Requests answered

When I said short I hope none of your were thinking "boy short". I would NEVER do that. You know why? Because I would LOOK like one. Some people can pull it off and they look great. I would not. So for those that requested a picture of the haircut here you go:

It's not really too short in the front but it's short in the back! At least it feels really short from all the layers. Especially after having long hair for a while.

So, there you have it!
Hopefully I can still get my wiggie to stay for Clog America performances!

Our current events

1 - I won Thriller tickets!!!

But... they are for tonight. I have clogging on Thursday nights so I can't even go. Sadness... :( Fez is going to take his mother though. She has never been and she's going to love it! I am excited for them even though I wish I was going. There's always next year.

2 - ALL of my sisters-in-law are pregnant!

There really is something in the water because EVERYONE is pregnant! (Not me and not for a while. Thanks for asking.) Twins are due in just a couple weeks, little girl baby Wells is due in February, and other little baby Wells is due in June. I love my growing family!

3 - I cut my hair...short!

I've been debating this for some time and chickened out last appointment. Fez gave me a lot of encouragement to just do it and so I did. It's kinda weird! It's only been 2 days so I'm not quite used to doing it yet but I think it's kinda cute. A little shorter than I anticipated in the back, but hair grows and I'll enjoy the change.

4 - I'm going to San Francisco!

Next weekend I am performing for a small but influential group of people with Clog America to see about getting more sponsors and people to come on our tour. Mostly I'm excited to visit my good friend Lindsey who is living there nannying. She is SO fun and I can't wait for her to show me the ins and outs of San Fran.

5 - Upcoming Gala for Clog America

This is news is only about a week old but it's been on my mind a lot. I could get into it a lot but that is not the point of this update. Just know it's happening, it will be a wonderful evening, and I may contact you if you'd like to attend or donate to our silent auction. More to come later.

6 - Still job hunting.

Job hunting sucks. It's the worst waiting game ever. Not to mention it does wonders for your self-esteem. Don't worry, I'm still happy go lucky Jenny but, really, could I just find something already? As always, if you know of an opening or opportunity, please let me know.

7 - I have a secret.

I'm not really sure if it needs to be a secret but I'm just going to keep it as one. (No I'm not pregnant nor trying to be. See #2) It is pushing me really hard physically and mentally. And I like the challenge. I am a procrastinator by nature and this has been good for me to keep up on it and try not to be lazy. I like that it gives me something more to think about and do each day. It's draining doing practically nothing (see #6).

8 - I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

After conference I challenged myself to be better at the basics. I have done a fairly good job of sticking with it but there are times when I forget, sleep in, or do it really fast. Even though I falter I can still feel a difference in my spirituality. I think the Lord knows I am trying and is blessing me still. Also, I am grateful for inspired church leaders who KNOW the Lord and serve him, not matter the consequences. There has been a lot of controversy lately because of things said in conference but I am grateful that my faith is such that it can be tried but not taken.

9 - My parents are in Hawaii!

If you're not pregnant, you're going to Hawaii. At least that seems to be the case lately. My parents are there with my grandma and 2 of my mom's siblings and their spouses. What a fun getaway for the group to take! Of course I am super jealous I'm not there with them but happy they get to take a little vaca. Speaking of Hawaii...

10 - Our Hawaii trip update

We FINALLY spoke with Kenny. It was a miracle. Seriously. He even called US back! Basically the deal is this guy owed Kenny a favor, which is how we were getting the trip, but this guy is now in India and so Kenny is working on a different avenue. He hasn't forgotten us and told us to contact him in 30 days. It's in the calendar. I hope he's ready because we have been for a year! (If you are confused by this see posts here and here for details.)

Welp, that's all folks!