Iggy's was where it was at in March!

Our waiter accidently knocked over a BIG glass of water - right into Jechelle's lap. She was a pretty good sport about it, even though she was quite uncomfortable, and he felt REALLY bad!

L-R: Shelly, Sally, Sue, Lena, me, Jechelle (Suzanne couldn't make it - she was too busy enjoying life in Jamaica!!)

We met at the new Iggy's in Orem - near University Mall - for our monthly get-together. (We missed you Suzanne, but envied you too!) The paper held by Lena and Shelly is significant in that Lena sent each of the boys a red tie for Christmas and asked them to take a picture of them wearing the tie and send it to her. Then she put all the pictures on a page to send along with their monthly newsletters.

Work those pounds off!

Dylan and I

Back

Tri-ceps

Sit-ups

Biceps

Shoulders

Push-ups

I had my trainer Dylan take a few pictures as I was working out at the hospital gym. I didn't get any of me working my legs on the machines. The hospital provided us with trainers for the 100-Day Heart Challenge. They are exercise science students at BYU, and we worked out with them 2 days a week.

Today is your birthday!!

We took Brian and Brie to Los Hermanos for lunch to celebrate their birthdays, both of which happen to be on the same day - March 21. Brian's now 25, Brie is 19. Happy Birthday to you two - we love you so much!

WOW!

I took the garbage out this morning and saw movement by the fence. When I looked a little closer, this is what I saw. He sure was beautiful!

Karma!!

There are times when someone calls for a temple recommend interview at the last minute. Dave is so busy sometimes that it bothers me that people aren't more prepared. Well, Heavenly Father does have a way of teaching us lessons, especially when we've been "judgmental" of someone else. He has eyes and ears everywhere taking notes!!

I was getting ready to head to the gym early in the morning when Dave said he'd had an "oh no" moment the night before. Two of his co-workers were getting married in the Bountiful Temple, and he had a terrible feeling that my recommend had expired. I thought - oh no - and went to check, and yep - that's right, it expired at the end of February. He asked me what I wanted to do, and I said - let me think about it. My pride said I would not call for an emergency interview so I first thought I'd go to the temple with him but just sit in the car while he went to the wedding. However, after thinking about it while at the gym I decided I would like to go. Getting an interview with the bishop wasn't a problem, he gave it to me right then. The problem was getting one with the stake president. It was about 7:20 a.m. Friday morning and the wedding was at 9:30 a.m. What should I do? Pride was still an issue, but I had to swallow it (not a very tasty breakfast today!!) and he called the 2nd counselor in the stake presidency. He was more than willing to meet me at the church around 8:00 (did I mind if he wasn't dressed up since he was on his way to work?) Oh my goodness, did I mind? Heck no, he was doing me a HUGE favor - I wouldn't have cared if he was in his grubbiest clothes he owned!! So, pride swallowed, recommend renewed, we headed to the temple. It was a very nice wedding and I was glad we both went.

Remember, however - Karma will get you sooner or later, so watch what you say (or even think!!)

Me and Mary

I had to go to a JetBlue training meeting and was surprised that the person leading the meeting was Mary Driffill (2 f's, 2 i's, 2 l's!!), my trainer when I went through my 4 weeks training. It was good to see her again.

New In Town

People who know us and know we're from Minnesota originally kept telling us we had to go see this movie. Finally we went, and I have to say I was entertained by it. Now, I had to disagree a few times with the characters in that they had a very pronounced accent and we don't really sound like that, but then Dave commented that there are times - after talking to someone in Minnesota or especially after visiting there - that I sound like some of them! I have been asked from time to time if I'm from Canada so I guess my accent still does come through. I would recommend seeing this movie if you want some good laughs and to be entertained.

Spring is coming!!

Spring is just around the corner. The tulips are starting to push through the ground, we still have an occasional snowstorm but the snow is off the ground, and is burger-grillin time! (We actually grill year round because we like grilled burgers and don't mind going out in the winter to do so.)