Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Happy Birthday to Me
Yesterday was my birthday. I took the day off and spent it hanging with Mom and shopping. We were at Kohl's and told the sales clerk that is would be on my Kohl's card. She looked at me and said "I'll give you the seniors discount." At first I was a little miffed by this. My initial thought was "I'm only 44 -- do I really look 64." Then she told me that I was getting the senior discount because I had my mother with me. She said they take care of their Kohl's customer and try to give us a discount whenever they can. Thank's mom for the 15% discount. Sterling's plan was dinner and a movie but being as he wasn't feeling well and I was very tired, we only did dinner -- The Olive Garden. Yummmm. The best part of the day was the birthday song my sister's four kids sang to me. They each decorated a panel, which when put together said, "Happy Birthday Aunt Nana." It's such a cute video. I've posted the link to my sister's blog above so that you can check it out too.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
I Love to See the Temple
Last night we went to the Draper Temple Open House. This was our ward primary activity so I invited my sister Nancy and her family to go with us. Sterling and I were late getting there due to traffic so we didn't see the film. Sterling didn't understand why I wanted to go with the kids. Let me explain. I wanted to see their expressions. What a joy it was to watch them and to see their reactions. Ethan was so cute! He was so excited he was practically skipping up to the Temple. He kept saying the temple was beautiful. He grabbed Uncle Sterling's hand and off together they went. Abby didn't really want to go but I think she had a good time. Nancy explained to her how it was a special thing to be able to go see the Temple as not everyone had a temple near them and did not have the opportunity to go visit one. The kids are anxious to see the next temple open house in June for the Oquirrah Mountain Temple. The Temple was very beautiful and peaceful as it always is and it really is hard to pick just one room that you like. I asked the kids what their favorite room in the temple was. Here are their responses:
Ethan like the room with the big Chandalier. (He really liked the Chandalier and Emma thought it looked like a disco ball). This room was the Celestial Room.
Emma liked the "room with the forever mirrors". This was one of the sealing rooms. The mirrors are hung opposite each other so when you look in the mirror you can see forever. The mirror in front represents future generations and the one behind represents the past generations. The couple who were there bore their testimony about the gospel but more specfically, about being sealed together so that if they live right they will be married not just for time but for all eternity.
Abby first said she liked the Celelestial room but then changed it to the room with the forever mirrors after she heard Emma's answer.
I remember the first time I went to a Temple Open House. I was in junior high and we went as a young women's group to visit the Logan Temple after it had been remodeled and opened for the public to view. It left a lasting impression as I'm sure visiting the Draper Temple will be for Ethan, Emma, and Abby. Thank you Lizanas for going with us to the Temple!
Ethan like the room with the big Chandalier. (He really liked the Chandalier and Emma thought it looked like a disco ball). This room was the Celestial Room.
Emma liked the "room with the forever mirrors". This was one of the sealing rooms. The mirrors are hung opposite each other so when you look in the mirror you can see forever. The mirror in front represents future generations and the one behind represents the past generations. The couple who were there bore their testimony about the gospel but more specfically, about being sealed together so that if they live right they will be married not just for time but for all eternity.
Abby first said she liked the Celelestial room but then changed it to the room with the forever mirrors after she heard Emma's answer.
I remember the first time I went to a Temple Open House. I was in junior high and we went as a young women's group to visit the Logan Temple after it had been remodeled and opened for the public to view. It left a lasting impression as I'm sure visiting the Draper Temple will be for Ethan, Emma, and Abby. Thank you Lizanas for going with us to the Temple!
How Sweet It Is
Thursday night I stopped by my sister's house for what was supposed to be "a few minutes" but which turned into about an hour. Her youngest, Olivia, is 18 months old. She came over and took my hand, gathered up her Elmo books, grabbed her blanket and sat on my lap to have Aunt Nana read to her. How sweet! I miss those days. You know -- when your child thinks you are the neatest thing next to sliced bread and they think you know everything instead of them knowing everything. Somedays I wish I could turn back the clock to when my 18 year old was 18 months. Those were the days!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
25 Random thoughts about Me
Okay, so I'm slow. My sister Nancy tagged me on this one a couple of days ago. I'm slow because I haven't had time, and second of all, I really hate these kind of things. I don't ever feel like I'm interesting or have anything fun to share. I enjoy reading everybody else's random thoughts and blogs (even those that I secretly read) and have found out so much more about the people I thought I knew. Anyway, here are the 25 random thoughts about me. If I really thought long and hard I could probably come up with more. However as I was reading other people's random thoughts I found myself saying, "that's me and that's me." I didn't want to look like I copied others thoughts and I tried to be a little unique in my answers.
1. My first career choice was Elementary/Early Childhood Education teacher.
2. I’m very bad at math and science. I don't know how I ever passed in high school. I do however, love the arts and literature.
3. I’m a people watcher. People are very interesting.
4. I love shopping! It doesn’t matter what it is – shoes, clothes, etc. It drives my husband crazy.
5. Out of seven siblings, I am the only one with no drawing, painting, photography or other artistic ability.
6. I have been a nanny a total of four times. Once during college, (I don’t really count this one) once in Washington D.C, and twice in Hawaii.
7. Someday I hope to do some traveling. I especially want to visit: England, France, Germany, Ireland, Wales, & Scotland.
8. I was born outside the United States (France) and lived there for two years.
9. I’m terrified of large bodies of water – especially at night, when I can’t see the bottom or what’s in it. On my first date with Sterling he asked if I wanted to go for a walk on the pier. I told him no, I was afraid of the water. His reply, "Are you afraid you'll get attacked by a fresh water shark." Ha ha.
10. A few of my favorite things are: antiques, lace, polka dots and stripes.
11. I love having photographs of family. I have photos of siblings, parents, nieces & nephews, etc. all over my house.
12. I hate camping!
13. My two favorite seasons are spring and fall.
14. I love rain and thunder storms. I used to love to watch the storms when I was a little girl and still enjoy running through the rain.
15. I hate big cities. I hate the noise, the people and the traffic.
16. My favorite smells are rain and fresh cut grass.
17. I prefer pearls over diamonds. They even look great with jeans.
18. I’m messy but at the same time I’m obsessive compulsive about some things.
19. I’m 12-14 years older than my sisters and we were never close. Because of this I enjoy the time that we share whether its talking or doing whatever.
20. I consider myself a romantic. Not a hopeless one – just a romantic.
21. I love to read and make time to do so, but I have no desire to read the Twilight series.
22. I blog because I don’t like facebook.
23. When I “grew up” I wanted to live in a house with a white picket fence and have four children. I don’t have a white picket fence and at this stage in the game, I won’t have more than one child.
24. I didn’t get to choose my in-laws, but I love being a part of the whole Martin/ Folsom family. (I’m not trying to get brownie points).
25. My favorite flowers are daisies. I especially love Gerbas but I also like the clean crisp look of Shastas.
1. My first career choice was Elementary/Early Childhood Education teacher.
2. I’m very bad at math and science. I don't know how I ever passed in high school. I do however, love the arts and literature.
3. I’m a people watcher. People are very interesting.
4. I love shopping! It doesn’t matter what it is – shoes, clothes, etc. It drives my husband crazy.
5. Out of seven siblings, I am the only one with no drawing, painting, photography or other artistic ability.
6. I have been a nanny a total of four times. Once during college, (I don’t really count this one) once in Washington D.C, and twice in Hawaii.
7. Someday I hope to do some traveling. I especially want to visit: England, France, Germany, Ireland, Wales, & Scotland.
8. I was born outside the United States (France) and lived there for two years.
9. I’m terrified of large bodies of water – especially at night, when I can’t see the bottom or what’s in it. On my first date with Sterling he asked if I wanted to go for a walk on the pier. I told him no, I was afraid of the water. His reply, "Are you afraid you'll get attacked by a fresh water shark." Ha ha.
10. A few of my favorite things are: antiques, lace, polka dots and stripes.
11. I love having photographs of family. I have photos of siblings, parents, nieces & nephews, etc. all over my house.
12. I hate camping!
13. My two favorite seasons are spring and fall.
14. I love rain and thunder storms. I used to love to watch the storms when I was a little girl and still enjoy running through the rain.
15. I hate big cities. I hate the noise, the people and the traffic.
16. My favorite smells are rain and fresh cut grass.
17. I prefer pearls over diamonds. They even look great with jeans.
18. I’m messy but at the same time I’m obsessive compulsive about some things.
19. I’m 12-14 years older than my sisters and we were never close. Because of this I enjoy the time that we share whether its talking or doing whatever.
20. I consider myself a romantic. Not a hopeless one – just a romantic.
21. I love to read and make time to do so, but I have no desire to read the Twilight series.
22. I blog because I don’t like facebook.
23. When I “grew up” I wanted to live in a house with a white picket fence and have four children. I don’t have a white picket fence and at this stage in the game, I won’t have more than one child.
24. I didn’t get to choose my in-laws, but I love being a part of the whole Martin/ Folsom family. (I’m not trying to get brownie points).
25. My favorite flowers are daisies. I especially love Gerbas but I also like the clean crisp look of Shastas.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Misery loves company -- but they're all in bed
Yes misery loves company. I have been sick this week and still am. I'm miserable and awake while my family is asleep. I have the "junk" that has been going around. My doctor said the good news is that is runs its course in a week. That's great, but this week has been wasted. I should have known that I was coming down with something. The week before I was so tired and slept a lot. Monday I coughed all day and my throat was kind of tickly. Tuesday, my head was pounding, I was dizzy, and had a horrible cough. Figured it was a nasty cold -- nope I think it was the flu. I was cold then hot, then back and forth. I Couldn't eat and come Wednesday still couldn't eat, and couldn't get out of bed. At least by Thursday I could eat and get out of bed. I went to get a prescription cough syrup filled at the local WalMart only to discover that they were out. It has been two days and they still didn't have it. I finally got my prescription at Albertson's, who informed me that this was some of the last of this particular cough med that they had too. Everyone is getting the gumbo and the meds. I figured this would be no problem but I was wrong. The over-the-counter stuff I took last night didn't work and I was up coughing until 5:00 a.m. Here I am feeling like a walking commercial for Vic's Nyquil. I'm in my robe, tired but can't sleep due to coughing, stuffy nose/runny nose, sneezing and worst of all -- cramps in both feet. I guess I'll just drink my water and read blogs until I fall asleep.
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