Well I have about an hour between my class and work so I thought I would write a quick post. Can I just say it feels SO GOOD to be back. I feel like I came home when we pulled in a few weeks ago. I love the campus at BYU-Idaho. Honestly I don't think there is anywhere else I would rather be. Working in the admissions office I am so blessed. I get the privilege to get an inside view of how things work at school. It is so comforting to know that every time we go into an admissions committee we begin with a prayer so we will know how to best serve our heavenly father's children.
I think that President Bednar coined a term that President Clark has kept going. They say that BYU-Idaho is a disciple training Center. I love that because I can say it is so true. Where else can you go to class and feel the spirit and receive revelation on things you've been praying about in Anatomy and physiology or Intro to social work? It is not an uncommon site to see some one chilling in the hallway of a building reading their scriptures and having a Gospel discussion. I have never been to BYU-Provo but I can say if you come to Idaho the cold winters and weird schedules are SO worth it.
Can I also just say how much I love the Rexburg temple? Last year after it was dedicated I was able to go once a week. SO nice! I missed spending my time in the temple SO much this fall when I was in MD. I really wanted to come back so I could go in between classes. It is such a good place to go and spend your time counseling with the lord.
Side note: I am in the library using a student computer and this girl started talking to a guy at the computer next to me. I turned and thought "hey, he is pretty good looking." I was totally planning on turning on the charm until the girl asked him to remind her of his name.
"Brady," he said and I said to myself "Nope!" and turned around. HA what is it with me being attracted to every man named Brad, Brady, or Bradley. OHY, my life. That should give you a laugh mom. LOL
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
New Years Day
Oh so many things to catch up on. I am really just going to post pictures cuz I don't have very many fun and exciting stories to tell. New years day Grandpa got us all it the car and we drove down to provo to visit our amazing aunt, uncle, and cousins. We love these people! Even though we love them I don't have any pictures to put up of them. I guess I was to busy enjoying my visit to think about taking a break for a photo shoot. I did however, snap some shots of us in the car. Eldon was at an awkward angle so he didn't make the cut. Sorry my boy.
After our visit grandpa wanted to drive Sarah around the Provo campus. He kept telling her that if he did she would want to transfer to provo. I had faith however that she knows and loves the spirit of ricks and would never turn to the dark side or Y mountian. I was right. She was however very impressed with the provo temple so we stopped for her to get a picture.
Later we visited with my aunt and uncle and their family on my dad's side. Once again no pictures but we had a good time. My uncle got a kick out of playing the part in his daughter's wedding video where Liz is giving advice and breaks out the H word. HA Whoa baby Liz! HA He would play it over and over again just laughing and pointing out the same thing every
time. Like "oh look at liz's face while your dad is giving his advice." Then during Liz's advice "Oh! OH! Look at your dad's face!" THen a huge BWAHAHAHA! LOL I love this man I call my uncle. He really is my favorite on in the whole bunch. I could hang out with him all day.
After our visit grandpa wanted to drive Sarah around the Provo campus. He kept telling her that if he did she would want to transfer to provo. I had faith however that she knows and loves the spirit of ricks and would never turn to the dark side or Y mountian. I was right. She was however very impressed with the provo temple so we stopped for her to get a picture.
Later we visited with my aunt and uncle and their family on my dad's side. Once again no pictures but we had a good time. My uncle got a kick out of playing the part in his daughter's wedding video where Liz is giving advice and breaks out the H word. HA Whoa baby Liz! HA He would play it over and over again just laughing and pointing out the same thing every
time. Like "oh look at liz's face while your dad is giving his advice." Then during Liz's advice "Oh! OH! Look at your dad's face!" THen a huge BWAHAHAHA! LOL I love this man I call my uncle. He really is my favorite on in the whole bunch. I could hang out with him all day.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Christmas and family pictures
Whew,
So we are here at my Grandpa's house and it feels so good to not have to do anything. I have sat around for many parts of the day doing NOTHING! I love my life. I thought now that I life has kind of slowed down a bit and I am not in a car 24/7 I should write about christmas and our family pictures.
Christmas was tons of fun. Tressa and I worked until about 6pm on Christmas eve (not so fun) and came home to have christmas festivities with our family and my sister's in laws. Christmas was so much fun with Liz and Mark there. After presents and naps we went over to Liz's in-law's and played rock band. We taught tressa what fun really was while singing la bamba. The next day we all got together and dolled up and took family pictures. It's the first time we have all been together in about 3 years. The only thing is we took the pictures by ourselves. Very Allred style. Here are a lot of pictures from christmas and our family pictures for you.
So we are here at my Grandpa's house and it feels so good to not have to do anything. I have sat around for many parts of the day doing NOTHING! I love my life. I thought now that I life has kind of slowed down a bit and I am not in a car 24/7 I should write about christmas and our family pictures.
Christmas was tons of fun. Tressa and I worked until about 6pm on Christmas eve (not so fun) and came home to have christmas festivities with our family and my sister's in laws. Christmas was so much fun with Liz and Mark there. After presents and naps we went over to Liz's in-law's and played rock band. We taught tressa what fun really was while singing la bamba. The next day we all got together and dolled up and took family pictures. It's the first time we have all been together in about 3 years. The only thing is we took the pictures by ourselves. Very Allred style. Here are a lot of pictures from christmas and our family pictures for you.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Road Trip Day 3: Don't underestimate Nebraska
Day three of our road trip was quite the experience. We spent it driving through Nebraska and Wyoming and FINALLY Utah. Although I have always thought that the states we traveled through today are some the most boring states in the union, I did learn a valuable lesson. And that is: Don't underestimate Nebraska.
We just wanted to get through that state and get through it fast. Now, I can tell you we weren't going extremely fast and we weren't even speeding when the cops drove across the median to follow us. There were two police cars and when they pulled each of us over I just laughed. The officer who pulled me over was very nice. Actually he was the nicest cop I have ever net when being pulled over. He laughed at the fact that my insurance information was in my pick poka dot bag in my brother's car ahead.
Here is the kicker. When I asked the cop how fast we were going he said he didn't know. We were spotted by an aircraft. Yep, an aircraft called the cops on us. Those sneaky little Nebraskans are getting craftier and craftier at catching the travelers who think their state is made to speed through. I mean really it is just one straight rode and no one else is there but the cows!
Well he let us go with just a warning but we left pleasantly surprise with how nice that man in the blue shirt was.
By the time we were in the last part of Wyoming I was going stir crazy. There were nothing but weeds for miles! I was desperate to entertain myself and so I resorted to making up songs. And now for your viewing pleasure, 3 versions of our road trip song.
This is me trying to get Sarah in the mood.
This is the final version. I think it's pretty good if I do say so myself.
We just wanted to get through that state and get through it fast. Now, I can tell you we weren't going extremely fast and we weren't even speeding when the cops drove across the median to follow us. There were two police cars and when they pulled each of us over I just laughed. The officer who pulled me over was very nice. Actually he was the nicest cop I have ever net when being pulled over. He laughed at the fact that my insurance information was in my pick poka dot bag in my brother's car ahead.
Here is the kicker. When I asked the cop how fast we were going he said he didn't know. We were spotted by an aircraft. Yep, an aircraft called the cops on us. Those sneaky little Nebraskans are getting craftier and craftier at catching the travelers who think their state is made to speed through. I mean really it is just one straight rode and no one else is there but the cows!
Well he let us go with just a warning but we left pleasantly surprise with how nice that man in the blue shirt was.
By the time we were in the last part of Wyoming I was going stir crazy. There were nothing but weeds for miles! I was desperate to entertain myself and so I resorted to making up songs. And now for your viewing pleasure, 3 versions of our road trip song.
This is me trying to get Sarah in the mood.
This is the final version. I think it's pretty good if I do say so myself.
Road Trip Day 2: Ticking off Travelers in Iowa Territory
Ahh. I am sitting here in what feels like the Hilton compared to last night's motel. It's called Circle S and I am not sure if it is classified as a hotel or motel. But it has TWO bars of soap and lotion! What more could a girl in Cozey, Nebraska ask for? Today was pretty uneventful except for our time in Iowa. Tressa Rode with me in my car today and Sarah was with Eldon. First let me rant a little about the invention of GPS units.
I can understand the need for a machine to tell you each turn you need to make for people who get lost coming home from their own high school (Eldon) or church (Tressa). To my siblings that little garmin gives freedom, to me it takes it. I have found myself aimlessly following the pink line on the screen and my brother to the point that I'm just driving and have no idea where I really am. Ironic isn't it? I am much more an old fashion map and signs girl. It is more practical and gives me the control. Back to excitement in Iowa.
Well I mentioned earlier that I am following Eldon. It is much easier to follow him then lead him so that is the way it has been the whole trip. Today I found myself driving along when some one cuts me off and starts tailing my little brother. Well I wasn't going to take that sitting down and let him drive about a foot away from Eldon's bumper at high speeds. I did a few things any got him off Eld's tail. Victory! Well kind of. I looked in my rear view mirror and saw a line of cars behind me on the two lane highway. No joke- it was about 30 cars long! I looked in front of me and Eldon was the only car to be seen for miles. Oh and I forgot to mention we were in the left lane. Well my dear brother refuses to go more then 70 miles per hour and 75 at the most. Many safe drivers out there maybe thinking "way to go! He's so responsible." To you saying that I say, "do not be mislead. He is not in your club." It is purely for Gas mileage. The speed limit was 70 miles per hour and if it was just me driving we all know how fast I would be going. (only a little over that. wink) But here is my question to you? Is it worth saving a few bucks if you are ticking 100 people in Iowa off in the process? Which is really safer? Just think about that.
Well I am off to bed to try my best to get up early this time. Oh and no caffeine for me today. I learned my lesson. LOL
I can understand the need for a machine to tell you each turn you need to make for people who get lost coming home from their own high school (Eldon) or church (Tressa). To my siblings that little garmin gives freedom, to me it takes it. I have found myself aimlessly following the pink line on the screen and my brother to the point that I'm just driving and have no idea where I really am. Ironic isn't it? I am much more an old fashion map and signs girl. It is more practical and gives me the control. Back to excitement in Iowa.
Well I mentioned earlier that I am following Eldon. It is much easier to follow him then lead him so that is the way it has been the whole trip. Today I found myself driving along when some one cuts me off and starts tailing my little brother. Well I wasn't going to take that sitting down and let him drive about a foot away from Eldon's bumper at high speeds. I did a few things any got him off Eld's tail. Victory! Well kind of. I looked in my rear view mirror and saw a line of cars behind me on the two lane highway. No joke- it was about 30 cars long! I looked in front of me and Eldon was the only car to be seen for miles. Oh and I forgot to mention we were in the left lane. Well my dear brother refuses to go more then 70 miles per hour and 75 at the most. Many safe drivers out there maybe thinking "way to go! He's so responsible." To you saying that I say, "do not be mislead. He is not in your club." It is purely for Gas mileage. The speed limit was 70 miles per hour and if it was just me driving we all know how fast I would be going. (only a little over that. wink) But here is my question to you? Is it worth saving a few bucks if you are ticking 100 people in Iowa off in the process? Which is really safer? Just think about that.
Well I am off to bed to try my best to get up early this time. Oh and no caffeine for me today. I learned my lesson. LOL
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Road Trip Day 1: Rain, detours, and hotel breaks
Well, we have finished our first day of road tripping it. We decided it would be best if we didn't try to push it and we stopped for the night to get some rest. Everyone else is asleep, but because I was so "smart" when we stopped for dinner I rebelled and added a shot of Mountian dew to my gadoraide to make sure I stayed awake while Sarah slept next. Who's Idea was that? I get a buzz from medicine with the slightest Caffeine. Oh well. It gives me a chance to write down a few things about our first day of travel. Things today started out great! We decided not to leave early in the morning which gave me time to get enough sleep to last me all day!! We left the house at about 11:45 am and stopped off to see some very important people. 8 to be exact. After passing out candy to 6 little boys, quick goodbyes, and an oil change we were on the road by 1:30.
The start was a little later then expected but we still were doing ok. I let Eldon take the lead so he could use his new GPS without having to follow his big sister. What an adventure that was. There we were driving down the 70 when he gets off and decides to take us through towns and neighborhoods. At first I was a little annoyed by the detour but was soon pacified by the amazing scenery. Maryland really is a beautiful place.
We drove for a while and stopped at a gas station/subway to get some food. Poor Eldon had been driving all day with bad sinus pressure and no tissues. I bought his some Meds and tissues and made him take them right there in the gas station. (don't worry I made sure it was non drowsy) Tressa then took the reins of their car and we were off again. That's when the ridiculous rain hit. This is my 8th time making this drive and it never fails that there is hazardous weather that makes you scared for your life. Really out of no where the heavens opened and I was worried about a reenactment of Noah's arc. You couldn't see out your window because the windshield wipers don't move fast enough to clear the water even on the highest level. I was fine driving through it because again, on almost every trip there is weather like this but I was so worried for Tress. She is a very capable driver but I am still very protective when it comes to my siblings. Yeah, I didn't like that they were both in the car behind me and I couldn't do any thing about it if something really bad were to happen. But we are safe and that's all that matters.
Now we are in the sketchiest motel ever. HA I mean I have been in nicer places when I stayed in hostels in El Salvador. Okay, that is a bit of an over statement, but at least the toilets in El Sal worked. But when I called around to find a place to go this guy gave me a "break" on the price because it was raining pretty hard outside. HA I bet I could have haggled him down 20 buck more if I would have seen the room before hand. Oh well. I'll push those dateline specials on the nastiness of hotel rooms to the back of my mind tonight, man up and sleep on the sheets.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
The fall fluttered by fast
Um, can you believe how FAST the fall flew by, cuz I can't! WOW. I thought this was going to be the longest fall ever and I planned on getting so much done. I am proud to say infact, I did get a lot done. However, I didn't complete a single goal I had planned. I even wrote them down!
Let's see, I planned on training for a marathon.
Well I did really well with that one until the sports bra fiasco.. I hate to admit this but I still haven't finished it. I found my old sports bra and let the new one take up residence in my pile of projects to finish. in efforts to accomplish this goal I got a pretty blonde running partner who planned to help motivate me to run every morning at 6 am after family prayer. After Tressa and I got up for prayer and day after day and looked at each other with that question in our eye about whether we were going to run or not we would shake our heads at the same time and walk back up to our beds to spend some more happy time asleep. But hey, sleep is just as important to my health as running is right?
Next we have the humanitarian kits for the church.
All I have to say is I have nothing to say about this one. I did other humanitarian work this fall. Stuff more local.
Third was to save money to get through the whole school year.
Well, I have decided to join the popular crowd and blame the economy and the lack of hours in the retail world. But really, blaming others is not like me and I take full responsibility for my actions and my amazing new purple blouse.
If I haven't done any of the things listed above then what have I been up to for the last 5 months? Well let me tell you....
I have begun decorating my room (yet another projects for the pile)
I have worked
I have danced
I haven't gotten enough sleep
I have helped a friend with a life changing change
I have gotten to much sleep.
I have voulenteered at LDS family services
I had my "hot summer romance" Catherine wanted me to have so very badly. (I've had more exciting ones but now at least I can say.....well at least I can tell Catherine she can be happy)
I have taught primary
I have babysat
I moved rooms AGAIN! (this is the 2nd time since I got home. But I like my roommate)
And I have finally decided to change my major. To what, I don't know but I am working on figuring that out.
All in all I think I was very busy and have had some really good experiences. And honestly I think bailing on the marathon idea helped me live a little longer because if I have to much physical activity the blood clot in my leg I keep telling Tressa that I have may reach my heart. See so all in all things have just been a huge blessing. HA
Let's see, I planned on training for a marathon.
Well I did really well with that one until the sports bra fiasco.. I hate to admit this but I still haven't finished it. I found my old sports bra and let the new one take up residence in my pile of projects to finish. in efforts to accomplish this goal I got a pretty blonde running partner who planned to help motivate me to run every morning at 6 am after family prayer. After Tressa and I got up for prayer and day after day and looked at each other with that question in our eye about whether we were going to run or not we would shake our heads at the same time and walk back up to our beds to spend some more happy time asleep. But hey, sleep is just as important to my health as running is right?
Next we have the humanitarian kits for the church.
All I have to say is I have nothing to say about this one. I did other humanitarian work this fall. Stuff more local.
Third was to save money to get through the whole school year.
Well, I have decided to join the popular crowd and blame the economy and the lack of hours in the retail world. But really, blaming others is not like me and I take full responsibility for my actions and my amazing new purple blouse.
If I haven't done any of the things listed above then what have I been up to for the last 5 months? Well let me tell you....
I have begun decorating my room (yet another projects for the pile)
I have worked
I have danced
I haven't gotten enough sleep
I have helped a friend with a life changing change
I have gotten to much sleep.
I have voulenteered at LDS family services
I had my "hot summer romance" Catherine wanted me to have so very badly. (I've had more exciting ones but now at least I can say.....well at least I can tell Catherine she can be happy)
I have taught primary
I have babysat
I moved rooms AGAIN! (this is the 2nd time since I got home. But I like my roommate)
And I have finally decided to change my major. To what, I don't know but I am working on figuring that out.
All in all I think I was very busy and have had some really good experiences. And honestly I think bailing on the marathon idea helped me live a little longer because if I have to much physical activity the blood clot in my leg I keep telling Tressa that I have may reach my heart. See so all in all things have just been a huge blessing. HA
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