Elder Holland - BYU Devitional Jan 13, 1987

This is a great talk. Anyone needing a pick me up...check this out.

http://speeches-files.byu.edu/freefiles/provider1/type1/Holland_Jeffrey_01_1987.pdf

Lagoon - It's what fun is!

Allison, Megan, Drea, Amanda, Lexi, Kristen, and Zac just left our house. We had a fun night at Lagoon. Megan and Drea - Happy sweet sixteen. I hope you got your wish! LOL! We sure had fun. I especially loved it when I hit your car with a slice of pizza! What a blast! The show was such fun, and I am so glad that we were able to see JT.

Fall 4 you & Rookie of the Year!

I tried to download my video...hmmm. This was my favorite song of the night. Thanks to Amanda we had the perfect place to see everything going on. Last night was the last night of their tour so all the bands were playing pranks on each other. It was hilarious. I definitely need to get out more! Here's a few pictures though...

I also really, really liked the band Rookie of the Year! They were great! Good songs on their CD Sweet Attention. You should check it out! Here's a picture of me & Mike, and me & Vito! I told you I liked acting like I was in High School again! LOL!

Someone had to represent the "Utah Moms!"

Secondhand Seranade Concert

What A BLAST! It's 1:00am, and I just got home! LOL! It was so fun feeling like I was in High School again. I went with Megan, Amanda, and Drea to the secondhand serenade concert. It was so fun! I'll post some more pics later, cause I was helping the "girls" flirt with the band members of the opening acts! LOL! Yeah, they thought I was totally HOT!

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas?

John has been at a conference in Vegas for over one week now. He doesn't get home until Sunday. The APWU conference was held at the Paris hotel (which I did remind my husband that I have yet to visit Paris, France, let alone the Paris in Las Vegas...Totally jealous). I think I might have to start a savings account to go to France next year. That being said...Anyone else interested?

Chuck E Cheese & The Mayan?

Tonight I took Zac, Jaxon, Lexi, and Kristen to Chuck E Cheese. They were awesome. My secret to chuckee's is to only give the smaller kids one token at a time. This way they are sure to check in after every game, and give you their tickets. It worked wonders. Thanks Lexi & Kristen for all your help!

On the way home (as I hate the pizza at the above location) we were all hungry as we drove past the Mayan. I decided it was time to stop and have some fun with the kids.
They loved it!

Lexi, Zac & Kristen

I loved it too as we sat at the very top at the table next to all the "divers" if ya know what I mean! Hee hee. Whoo Whoo. I think even an 8 year old knows how to crinkle her nose at the site of a speedo! LOL!

Angie's Top 10 Interview questions...

1- Do you consider yourself an well organized person? As you answered yes, I would like to see your day planner pages. Secondly, let's walk out to the parking lot and look inside your vehicle! Yeah, it really happened! Even you look mortified!

2- Which describes you best...self starter or kick starter? Depends on what time of the day you are asking.

3- Are you married? Yeah, this is totally illegal! LOL!

4- As you answered yes to number 3, do you have any children and what are their ages? Another one of my favorite illegal questions!

5- What is the reason that you left Novell? (Um, how do you say, I was prego and was planning on being a full time mom, but had troubles, and now most likely can't have kids...so here I am in the workforce again. That one always seems to bring down the tone. But, I guess I get the last say!).

6- Tell me about a time where you encountered a specific problem, and what was the resolution you took? Well, when John and I were first married he left his dirty clothes all over the floor. The solution was to buy a hamper. Hamper has lived in the bedroom, bathroom, and now John's closet - with no resolution. Still wanna hire me?

7- Do you speak, read, and write English? Uhmm, let me think about that one!

8- Do you consider yourself a team player, or a player on the team? LOL! See question 3. I can no longer be a player because I am a married woman!

9- Tell me how you discipline employees? Well, as I have been out of work for 9 months...Does a 5 year old count? I count to three and then give him a time out. Then talk to him about how he feels about what happened...and then ask him if he felt bad...is that choosing the right?

10- Looks like you have a unique background of work experience. You have excellent academic credentials, but can you really tell me who you are? Well, why don't we save that question for the second interview? If I can't sell myself, then I can't sell anything, right?

Bread Recipe

Ok, I give!...

Ingredients:
2 1/2 Cups Warm Water
1 Tablespoon Yeast
1 Tablespoon Light Salt
1/2 cup brown sugar (or less if you prefer - I have also used Splenda and I love it)
1/4 Cup Canola Oil (I have also used Vegetable, and Olive)
1 Tablespoon Wheat Gluten (found in health food stores)
1 Tablespoon (secret ingredient) - Sorry not sharing! Hee Hee.
4 Cups Whole Wheat Flour (or all 6 cups if you like)
2 Cups White Flour (don't use this if you use 6 cups of wheat)

Mix in mixer for 8 minutes. Separate into two rounds. Roll out on counter (I use Olive Oil instead of flour and it works wonders). Place into two bread pans. Let rise in Oven about 30-45 minutes until double its size. Bake at 350* for 15 minutes. Cover with foil lightly. Bake an additional 15 minutes. Let cool, and it's delicious served warm!

I made bread!

I have the best bread recipe. I am finding ways to use my 100+lbs of wheat flour! Now that I have your attention I have to admit that I got this recipe from someone in my ward. It's delicious to the taste! It's nearly 100% whole wheat flour, a little salt, pinch of oil, yeast, and my secret ingredient. This bread is so yummy once I make some for you...you'll be asking for more!

Work update...

I have had so many emails lately asking me if I have started working or not. As of right now I am keeping my options open. I am still looking into Novell, but being selective about the position I go back to...if that is what is going to happen. I am hoping to get back to the Sales department and work in Inside Sales. I miss my friends at Novell, and I miss my sista the most. I also miss working with the customers and learning more and keeping up with technology, so we shall see what comes of Novell if anything.

I have interviewed with several other companies, and believe it or not have actually turned a few jobs down that didn't fit what I was looking for. So the search still goes on. My goal is to be working again when Jaxon starts school at the end of August. He is so excited to go back to school.

More than ever I just want to have babies, but it doesn't look like that is going to happen in the foreseeable future. I am trying to stay optimistic about things, but what I have gone through lately has been the hardest time of my life.

Rock Me Amadeus - In Russian!

This is so funny. I saw this one Sunday when John was asleep. He wouldn't wake up! I have been waiting for this to come out on Youtube in US, but haven't seen it so far! LOL! This is really happening, this is no Blades of Glory! Hee Hee.

(Yes, this is in Russian).

Sunburned!

I have the worst sunburn on my back and shoulders. I thought it was a great idea to take Jaxon and Zac to the park, and then the pool for a few hours on Monday. We had a blast, but Whoa...I am burned. I haven't had a sunburn like this since I was in High School. I can't sleep, I am tired, sore and feel like jumping into a huge vat of cold water! Boo Hoo!

I didn't find any of the usual "helpful" tips worked for me. John put a carton of Light & Fit yogurt on my back, and it did the wonders! Don't know if I would do it again, but it took the burn out at least!

Note to self: A sunburned back is much better off than a sunburned bum!

Jaxon & Grandpa

I found this picture on my computer from last August. It was taken 8/2/07. My dad loved it when Jaxon would fall asleep in his arms. What a nice memory. I can't wait to get down to Provo and see dads headstone. I think it was put in today. Dad has been on my mind.

5th TOOTH

Ok...Valorey isn't here and Jaxon's teeth are still falling out. I know that kids loose their teeth, but this is getting crazy. Jaxon lost another tooth today! What a little cutie pie!

Saturday Night Feva!

My little "Bronco!"

John and I took Jaxon on his mom & dad "date." tonight. He wanted to see Speed Racer so we went to the show. It was fun. He chose our outfits, and we all went dressed in our Bronco's attire (GO BRONCO'S - and you can't say any different unless you have actually been to a professional football game!). After the movie we went to Cafe Rio. I love tortilla soup! Yummy! Jaxon was a perfect gentlemen!

Friday Night Date Night

John took me on a sweet date last night. We went to Famous Dave's BBQ. We live close to Jordan Landing, and we wanted to try something new. We weren't in a BBQ mood (since our new favorite BBQ place is in Denver "aka...Dickie's"we don't try many others), but we decided to give it a try. The food was pretty good. We were most impressed with the service. I can't remember the last time I had such great customer service at a restaurant. I would highly recommend the place.
After dinner we decided to work off some of those "calories" by hitting the putting green. I am...still practicing my swing! LOL...in case you can't see the divots in the grass! LOL!

It was a lot of fun. We then drove by the Oquirrh Mountain Temple in South Jordan. We almost bought a house in that area. I love Daybreak. Some of you may not know that the house we are living in was my "birthday" present...as John bought and signed on the house without me looking at it, or approving. He was lucky! I enjoy our home and am so glad that we have met some really great friends.

Ode to Allison...

I stole this slide show! Hee Hee! Thanks for all your hard work Allison! We totally had so much fun having you come up this week and enjoyed the resort! After all it's the least we owe you for being such a wonderful Primary President, Friend, and neighbor! We will definately do it again!

Home Sweet Home

We're back today. We had the best week in Park City. It was even more fun because Allison and her family came up for a night. Jaxon played with Zac, Valorey played with Lexi, and the rest of us just hung out by the pool (that also explains why I look half awake! LOL!). Above is a slide show I stole off Allisons blog. Thanks for not posting any of those sexy pictures of me in my swimsuit! LOL! In all fairness...she had the camera for some pretty fun times! We love you Lloyd family!

The White Family Olympians

Of course we can't go to Park City without enjoying the Olympic spirit! We spent a few days up at the Olympic Park.
"Let's get on the slide again now dad!"
The slide was so fun, and I am proud of Val for being brave!

We love her - VALOREY!

I am trying to redeem myself for posting a picture of my sister on her birthday. We have had Val for the last few weeks, and we have all had a blast. She is so sweet, and such a good helper and the best friend to Jaxon. Sara, you are going to love these pic's!

Sweet Feet

This was her face when I said, "Smile and say - Jonas Brothers!"