Sunday Notes

Below are some photos of my trip to St. Louis. The Moog center was where we had all the classes. I learned tons about cochlear implants and working with hearing impaired children. It was fascinating. We took a trip one afternoon to the big arch downtown. It was so HUGE! We also went to the temple. It was so pretty lit up at night, but I forgot to bring my camera that night. I also added a photo of my new exercise chair that I spent my christmas money on. I'm etting a pretty strong tummy! I'm so excited to talk to you all today. Call me! xxx

Sunday

The Arch in St. Louis

The Moog Center

Conference Room

St Louis

Im off to St. Louis this morning. I will take pictures, and send them asap!  -Lara

VALENTINE'S DAY

So Ben and I tried to go skiing yesterday for Valentine's day. We woke up at the break of dawn, got all ready, and headed out. But as we started driving we realized that the roads were VERY slippery, and there was a snowstorm. So we didn't think we'd make it up the canyon with our little echo. So we decided to go over to Sheri's to borrow her tire chains. She didn't think they would fit, but that didn't stop us. I was just sure that chains that would fit her car would also fit mine, I mean, they are not that different in size. SO it was like 9 in the morning and we were all bundled up outside Sheri and David's apartment trying for over an hour to get her chains on our tires. Well we finally realized that they didn't fit, and were not going to work. So then we went to Walmart to buy our own chains. Then we raced to BYU to rent skis, since its cheaper there. But there was a huge crowd, and at least a half an hour wait. So since it was after 12 by then, so we packed it in and gave up. Sad. We thought "oh we'll just go on monday instead, since its a holiday." But then I realized that I have a piano lesson on  monday that I can't miss. So maybe some other weekend. At least we now have chains for our tires if I ever get stuck at work. So then I cleaned the house and practiced the piano, and Ben did homework. We went out to eat at Los Hermanos (which was very delicious) then we went to babysit for Tina. Those boys absolutely LOVE ben. He's gonna be a good daddy. They love to wrestle with him. What it it with boys and wrestling? I don't get it. But they sure had a blast. I'll add some pictures as soon as I get my camera back. I accidently left it at Tina's. 

Princess Cake

Here's some older photos that were taken when you guys came down to Utah to visit. Remember that yummy pizza? And doesn't grandpa have the greatest smile? I love him. Today was busy. I made lasagna for the girl that I visit teach. She just had a baby so we took her some dinner and a gift. I think Ben was happy that I actually cooked for once! (I made double so we could have some too). I worked really hard on it and it turned out delicious! I was so proud of myself. Guess what? Our Relief Society is having a princess dinner party and I signed up to bring a princess cake. Any ideas Jana? Im excited to put my Wilton class skills to use. Maybe I will make some roses! I start my first piano lesson tomorrow. I'll let you know how that goes! I hope we can talk today! xxx Love you guys!

Lunch Break

HI guys. I'm at work right now, but I've decided to take a lunch break and update my blog. Sorry its been so long. I've actually had a surprisingly busy week. I'm getting a lot of kids now, so Im keeping very busy. At least the 40 hours of work a week goes by fast. Ben and I watched an episode of the office late last night online. Its the one that aired last week about when Dwight pretends there is a fire in the building. Oh wow it is hilarious. I was laughing so hard that I couldn't breathe. You gotta watch it. Its on www.hulu.com under most popular episodes. The episode is season 5 episode 13 and its called "stress relief." Anyways, the first 5 minutes is the funniest. Then it kinda goes downhill from there. But you gotta at least watch the first part. Ben has had his first set of exams this week. He's doing a great job on them. This is his last one today. Poor guy. I really don't miss that part about school. Its so good to just be able to come home and relax in the evening, without the worry of homework hanging over your head. Im so glad I'm done with that. I feel so badm I made a bit of a scene at church on sunday. There were 2 girls that just would not stop texting during the lesson. I should have just ignored it but for some reason I couldn't. I was so sad that they were missing out on a beautiful lesson about the Savior. So I made a huge big deal out of it. I feel bad. They probably don't like me much anymore. But I think it had to be said. Its hard having to be the leader when you just would rather be always a friend. But they do need to learn to have a bit of respect for the teacher. Anyways, I felt pretty bad about that. I'll write more later. I love you all!

Piano Lessons

Hi family! I hope you all had a really nice sunday. Sheri and David came over to our for dinner. We had baked potatoes but since it was fast sunday, and everyone was so starving, we didn't wait until they finished cooking in the oven, we just nuked them instead! Then we had some cookies that David and Sheri brought, then we all played tetris on the wii. Sheri is an expert. She beat both me and Ben, and we've been training for weeks. She's pretty good at puzzle stuff like that. So I've decided to start up piano lessons again. My visiting teacher has a degree in piano performance and she teaches lessons. She's really nice. She said she has a spot open so I'm gonna take for at least 6 months and see how it goes. I'm excited to improve a bit. I just want to be at the point where I can play comfortably for church and be able to sight read pieces on my own. She expects her students to practice at least an hour a day. That would seem like a lot, but since I'm done school and have absolutely loads of free time, its something I can for sure do right now. So I might as well do this now while I have time, and improve my piano skills. I miss you all so much. xxx