We did it! I am so proud of my primary kids! I couldn't have asked for a cuter bunch to perform the 2008 primary program. At the last minute we even got to add three new kiddos who just moved in - and the total was about 15 kids! Wahoo! They sang so well and I am SO glad we can move on to some new songs! My favorite song, however is "If the Savior Stood Beside Me." Have you ever heard it? It isn't actually in the primary songbook yet...but I think it will be someday!

Thanks, 18th ward kids...you light up my life!

blue vs. red

okay...so red killed us...
Were we expecting any different?

I am not one to just poor myself a large glass of water. I like convenience, efficiency and ease. I purchased one of these bottles a while ago, and I have never drank more water in my life! Have you tried one? It's even MORE convenient than a disposable water bottle where you actually have to screw off the top, tip your head back for gravity to take effect and the water to actually enter your mouth, then screw the top back on so it doesn't spill in your backpack. You know those no-spill cups for kids? That phenomena is no longer just for tikes.

Thanks, Camelbak for making water intake a breeze!

eight is great

8 is my favorite number (it is even, it is fun to write, it is lucky and I got married on 8/8)...and this is probably like my 8th tag I have done....

8 Things I am Passionate About:
1. Zach...he constantly makes me laugh
2. Changing of seasons...I think it is so exciting - especially Fall and Spring
3. Holidays...you get off school and spend time with family - what more could you ask for?
4. Kids...I love my major and always being around kids, and I love my church calling as the primary chorister
5. My testimony
6. Organizing!
7. Chocolate in every form
8. Laughing ...it makes me feel so good, I can't get enough!

8 Words or Phrases I Say Often:
1. What?
2. Ya, right. (cause Zach is constantly trying to take advantage of my gullibility)
3. Can you rub my back?
4. Awesome! (and every other praise word I can think of...that's my job!)
5. Um..
6. ya mismo
7. come on...
8. I love you.

8 Things I want to do before I Die:
1. Have kids!
2. Serve a mission with my man.
3. Live in another country.
4. Teach!
5. Be fluent in sign language and spanish.
6. Make a CD - and I want my sisters and mom to harmonize with me! I also want to sing in the Mo-tab like my mom!
7. Design my own house. (Hopefully my bro the architect can help me!)
8. Learn how to cut hair really well.

8 Things I Have Learned From my Past:
1. First impressions are almost NEVER right.
2. Use the Spirit to make decisions.
3. Someone is always better than me, but someone is always worse, too!
4. Blessings are often in disguise.
5. "Happiness is not having everything you want, it's wanting everything you have!" (thanks, mom)
6. Work hard...it's worth it!
7. "Fake it 'til you make it." (again, thanks mom)
8. plans always change!

8 Places I Would Love to Go or See:
1. Guana
2. China
3. Indonesia
4. Spain
5. Hawaii
6. all 50 states
7. Norway
8. Thailand

8 Things I Currently Need or Want:
1. a new wardrobe
2. new winter shoes or boots
3. my wedding ring cleaned and re-dipped
4. more hours in a day
5. a bigger closet!
6. money to go to Ecuador
7. a good job after graduation
8. more girls' nights!

8 People I Tag:
1. mom
2. cousin jenny
3. amanda beckstead
4. stacy hanna
5. mckenzie
6. lacey
7. di
8. and you!

i heart....

I know it is bad to have obsessions...or addictions. I just can't help it. This creamy, smooth, cold drink is the most divine creation. I drank a whole gallon in a matter of days. I just can't get enough!!!! Gratefully my addiction does have nutritional value...but I am sure my excessive use is not healthy. :)

Does anyone else have a love for chocolate milk as strong as mine?