Lisa, is this the face you were talking about on your blog?
because I sure like it too.
because I sure like it too.
9:48 AM
Hey Family!
I'm trying to really save some money. I've set a budget, but I was wondering if anybody had any tips on how to stick to the budget, where to shave off a few extra cents every month, or how to eat super cheap (that is still relatively healthy...apparently man is not meant to live on instant rice alone). Oh, and that's another thing, is regular rice cheaper? How do you make regular rice without a rice cooker? Does rice have nutritional value? Holly eats a lot of it, so I always assumed it did.
I'm trying to eat healthier so I have more energy. I'm trying to eat fruits, veggies, etc. Any good tips? Is it okay that I drench my veggies in ranch? I'm not trying to loose weight, just gain energy...so ranch is fine, right? I drink tons of water. Therefore I'm not hungry for milk. (I usually have milk in my cereal only, and I only have cereal like 4 times a week) Are my bones going to fall apart Holly? Is there a cheaper way to get calcium besides milk? I like milk, and it isn't that expensive...i just don't go shopping very much, so I always try to make one gallon last two weeks. I learned that I can freeze it, so I keep a gallon in my freezer, and use that for the second half of the month. Am I going through it way too slow? I want to save money, but osteoporosis does not sound delightful.
The other problem with drinking a lot of water is this: I cannot go two hours without needing to use a restroom. This poses a problem...of my three class I am in right now, two of them are two hours long. Also, I work long hours. I can excuse myself whenever I need, but still....it's kinda ridiculous. And, we are going through toilet paper like no other in my apartment. Oh the joys of trying to change a habit. This is a problem I don't need help solving. I just wanted to share, and you are probably thinking, why is she sharing this...
This is what it feels like:
Along the healthy lines...I'm obsessed with youtube right now. It has some awesome work out videos. You just type in how much time you have, and what muscles you want to work out and bam. A new workout video every time, free of charge. It's my best friend. :)
These are the questions that go through my head all day long, but whenever I have one of you on the phone, I usually forget to ask.
WARNING: Dad, don't get your hopes up because of the following question. No decisions have been made. I'm just trying to prepare, just in case. How much do you guys think it would cost to go on a mission? Not just the monthly payment, but the cost of clothing and other things I'll need before hand. I bet it could add up real quick. How much should I be putting away? Anybody have any good guesses.
I love you all.
Kimmie
P.S. Notice the green...money, eating veggies....yeah, I thought that out.
6:46 PM
President David O. McKay once said, ‘No greater responsibility can rest upon any man [or woman], than to be a teacher of God’s children’ I'm writing a paper on my personal philosophy of teaching, and so I'm reviewing Teaching, No Greater Call. I just came across that quote at the very beginning.
I'm excited to go into teaching, but I'm more excited to thank you Mom and Dad for being my teachers. You guys have been absolutely wonderful in teaching me everything from how to spell my name, a love for books, who I am, and about Christ. Thanks for all your teaching methods. Mom, thanks for reading to me, with me, and simply in my line of sight. Dad, thanks for sharing stories of your childhood, your love of people, and singing to me in the hammock on those many camping trips.
I can't begin to express how much you guys have taught me. I love you both dearly. I couldn't have asked for better parents.
Love
Kimmie
12:52 PM
Last Friday night David and I went on a double date. Not with each other, because that would be gross. First we went to TACO BELL (aren't you super proud dad?) and took it to a playground at a mental institution for a picnic. We think it was close to where Shelly and Chad got engaged. After that, we went ice skating.
Getting shoes on!
Sweet tricks!
David telling Traci's future by palm reading
who knows?
12:28 PM
The baby that wasn't invited to the Easter Egg hunt. I don't think he noticed
Off they go!
The girls off searching!
Uncle Dave and baby Parker taking a nap
Right before, on their way out!
Easter was a ton of fun! Thanks to Shelly for all her hard work with the food and putting together the Easter Egg hunt. The kids sure had a blast, and we were all very happy.
Happy late Easter everyone!
11:34 AM
but it's hard to post the pictures because of how big the file size is and how lazy I am about shrinking them.
11:03 AM
Hello Family! Here are some of the pictures we took at the Washington DC Temple Visitor Center. Jason and Ethan were not able to come with us- Ethan had a doctor appointment. It was so wonderful to have them come visit. A big thank you to all who helped arrange it!
I am dying to see some pictures of sweet little Parker Jay! Could someone please post some if they have any? Love you guys!! --Lisa
9:09 PM
Photo Book Coupon Code Referrals:
OK so if I understand this right these codes will get you an 8x8 photobook for just about 12 bucks (11.99) with no shipping charges but you have to use them before by the end of January. I have no idea who might be interested in this but I thought I should throw it out there just in case someone was looking for something like this. You know, scrap Christmas in January or scrap all of 2008 for that matter...
So you get a 30 page 8"x8" book for $12 with no shipping...not too shabbyCoupon Coupon Code Used Expired Time Here are the coupon codes for 8" x 8" Photo Book (30 pages) forCheckout use. ZY9NX68 Feb/01/2009 ZGYXJBA Feb/01/2009 ZTQBW61 Feb/01/2009 ZNWDD1Z Feb/01/2009 ZL1QFWE Feb/01/2009 ZVPGB3A Feb/01/2009 ZLVNR6G Feb/01/2009 ZVEU4VB Feb/01/2009 ZMMJPDE Feb/01/2009 ZHFY25Q Feb/01/2009
8:02 AM
I love school sometimes. But not so much this week. As you all know, I have finals starting today. Obviously, I should be studying right now. I have an array of notes, quotes, and handouts scattered in front of me. For some reason, I don't think I should even bother trying to memorize how to spell the names of the pre-Islamic Arabic poets or the levels of Hell of Dante's Inferno. I got Sir Gawain and the Green Knight down pretty well...but Ancient Literature just isn't my forte.
I also just got my grade for my New Testament paper. It was a really bad paper, Holly can attest to that, so the 85% I got on it isn't bad. Now, if I get 100% on my final, I'll have a 92.9% in the class. I'm not sure I'll get an A in there after all.
I can sympathize with Harry when he said that he'd rather face a dragon than take the O.W.L.S ... (to be honest, I think he said he'd rather face a dragon than have to ask someone to the Yule ball, but its the same book/movie, so I hope you all have the quote mixed up in your heads too, and don't realize that I'm crazy.)
I love you all! Please keep me and Davey in your prayers this week for finals and finishing up some work before the break.
and
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
I also just got my grade for my New Testament paper. It was a really bad paper, Holly can attest to that, so the 85% I got on it isn't bad. Now, if I get 100% on my final, I'll have a 92.9% in the class. I'm not sure I'll get an A in there after all.
I can sympathize with Harry when he said that he'd rather face a dragon than take the O.W.L.S ... (to be honest, I think he said he'd rather face a dragon than have to ask someone to the Yule ball, but its the same book/movie, so I hope you all have the quote mixed up in your heads too, and don't realize that I'm crazy.)
I love you all! Please keep me and Davey in your prayers this week for finals and finishing up some work before the break.
and
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
7:42 PM
Sorry I can't figure out how to make it fit better. Just click on it and then you can zoom to read it better.
I'm grateful for these good people who wouldn't tolerate this behavior any longer. My faith has been restored in the goodness of people. May we all stand up for one another and stand together. May we never forget our friends and be a voice for them when they may need us.
2:21 PM
OK so I'm addicted.
This Christmas season I wanted to make my own card
and found myself a new hobby.
A time sucking hobby.
Just what I needed. :)
10:55 AM
So...a couple of weeks ago, I discovered what a negligent mother I am. We were at the park feeding ducks. Another mom was being nice and feeding my piggy son goldfish. She would just put some on the stroller and let Canden grab and eat them. We were all packing up to leave, so I picked up Canden to head out, but when I looked at him I saw that he had green drool coming out of his mouth. I said out loud, "What are you eating?", then the thought came to my mind that he had picked up some duck poop and was eating it. So I did the cheek squeeze and finger sweep and, to my disgust, I discovered I was correct. Other moms quickly came to my aid and started handing me diaper wipes from their diaper bags. It took several wipes to get it all out of his mouth - it was a lot. So as I made the final wipe inside his mouth with a diaper wipe, I'm thinking of how gross that was that my son seemed to be enjoying poo. And I'm trying to figure out when he got out of my vision long enough to get it in his mouth. Perhaps I'll have to resort to Mom's method of child care when the kid starts walking - put him on a leash - and not because the kid's hyperactive, but because apparently I can't talk to friends and watch a child at the same time.
2:17 PM
25 September 2008
Flying away from Calgary.
The Welcoming crew minus dad.
I'm sure Paige was happy to see me but she still stuck close to Emily... just in case.
I think mom was happy.
Don't know if the Cannon and Kimball know who I was but they didn't care too much. They just really liked the escalator.
Dad with a sign
Christian? Our first encounter.
It's good to be home!
Dad with a sign
Christian? Our first encounter.It's good to be home!
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