New Blog

Janette and I started a new blog dedicated to eating and living healthy (well, at least we try) you can find it at healthychix.wordpress.com. Come check it out.
I am trying my hardest to exercise more often and be aware of what I eat. My goal is to run a 5k in the upcoming months.

Meantime...on the home front we are settling back into our daily work life. Our vacation was much needed. You know you're having a restful vacation when you forget what day it is and you sleep until noon. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of our vacation our camera had some "technical difficulties" aka no memory card and a dead battery. Fear not, you can check out pictures on shaffersmiles.blogspot.com or my sister's blog.

More to come

Remembering Bob

Today marks two years since Bob passed away. Sometimes it seems longer, and sometimes it feels like just yesterday. The weather today is exactly how I remember it--not a cloud in the sky, a wonderful summer scent, and sunny--just like his personality.

I still have his name and phone number programmed into my cell phone, and when you call you will hear "Don't Worry Be Happy" while you wait for me to answer. It is a constant reminder to myself that life is to be enjoyed. He would have wanted us not to worry...but be happy.

So many memories...
I love you Bob

It's hot

This picture says it all. This is exactly how I feel when I come home from work! It has been so hot lately that it's not even fun. It's not hot like East coast hot, but desert hot like the minute you walk outside your skin dries up. Right now I can't decide which I would prefer: my makeup running off of my face or my skin drying up in the sun.

Poor Dottie, she is whooped! She spent most of the day outside (causing trouble) and now she is passed out next to the air conditioner vent...and it's only going to get hotter!

Anyway, there have been lots of exciting thoughts swirling around my head lately. Creative thoughts which I love! I had a few months where not an ounce of creativity developed (I hate it when that happens). Much more to come...

Happy Birthday!

This is a special shout out to Rachel who is celebrating her....29th birthday...again. I couldn't help but dig out some old pictures of the two of us. It's crazy how long we have known each other. We became friends in the 6th grade and from that time on my parents said that Rachel had become the third daughter they never had. We were inseparable! We even went as far as wearing the same outfits (case in point, picture #2) Thanks for being such a great friend for nearly 20 years!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Twilight Series

Special thanks goes out to my Sis (hey Janette!) for telling me about...NO getting me ADDICTED to the Twilight Series. I remember that my sister-in-law read these books last year and I thought "What's so special about these books anyway?" Jason went out of town for five days last week and I was able to finish all three! Maybe it was boredom or loneliness...but I found myself so involved that I was reading everywhere I went! It's a good thing Jason wasn't home because I don't recall making dinner, doing laundry, the dishes or even watching television. The television going on in my head was better than anything I could get on the regular T.V! I can't wait for the fourth book and the movie! **I just want to add a side note: Yes Rachel the first book was a little difficult to "get into"--but keep reading! Trust me it gets better!

I can't...I have Mono

I thought this excuse would work. I tried to tell Jason, "I can't clean, I have mono." He laughed hysterically in my face. I guess it only works if you're not nearing the recovery stage before you know you have it. Yep, I have Mono...Or well, I did. I wished I had known sooner that way I could have maybe used it as an excuse for some much needed R&R. It also would have been helpful in explaining my tardiness to work, family functions, and appointments. It also would have explained the unusual nap I had in my closet!!

Trying to Recover...

from another scrapbooking sale right near my house!! You know, living in Utah has its advantages, and one of those is scrapbooking. I can't tell you how many scrapbooking companies are headquartered here...but I know that there are a lot. My arms are still sore from holding boxes and boxes of Creating Keepsakes QVC stuff. I was even willing to stand in the longest line known to man, in 40 degree weather, just to purchase my new supplies. Then, when I arrived at the checkout they were giving away FREE stuff! HoLy cRap! The women were like vultures! Luckily I came home unscathed. Whew!