Beginning of Summer

Kory finished up the semester.  He's really enjoying his down time, especially the part where he gets to play his xbox.  He is still keeping plenty busy with doTERRA stuff, and preparing for study abroad.  I'm still working full-time, and loving my job.  I can't wait to get some fun things planned for the summer so that I can have something to look forward to.  I've been working out the last few days, and hoping getting super fit will be one of my summer accomplishments. :) We shall see.

Women's Expo

I have lots of free tickets to the UVU women's expo.  It's Friday and Saturday 11 AM- 8 PM.

Stepping Stones to Our Futures

Kory is going to Asia in a few weeks with the BYU Asia Business Study Abroad program!! I am so excited for him, it is going to be such an incredible experience.  I am extremely passionate about traveling, I think you gain so much education and experience through seeing other parts of the world.  I am so excited he has the chance to participate in this competitive program.  He'll be gone for 4 weeks, but I'll have people come stay with me and be working full time so I won't get too lonely.

Work is going really well.  I really, really like my job and I am having fun gaining more responsibility and learning more processes and procedures each day.  I've actually found that I really like having a career in retail, I like the random schedule that gives me a chance to sleep in a couple of days a week.  I like that there is something new going on every day.  I like that I can leave for work 8 minutes before I have to be there and have a couple of minutes to spare, amazing!

I have found a new love for reading.  I have NEVER enjoyed reading, but for some reason in the last couple of months I have started to really find it entertaining.  I have only made it through one book (which is amazing for me), and I have a good start on my second.  We'll see if this becomes a new love for me.  Anyone have any books they suggest?

I just started getting sick, so I had to come home early today.  I'm heading to bed now so that I can be rested for tomorrow.  Thanks to doTERRA essential oils, I haven't gotten sick for very long all year!  Hopefully that trend sticks!  Kory and I started learning about how essential oils work as natural remedies in December, and we've seen some powerful things happen by using them.  I love learning more about how our bodies work, and how we've been given tools in nature to keep them at their best.  We're going to have a doTERRA Wellness booth at the Utah Valley Women's Expo!  Come see us and get a hand treatment of facial, it's going to be lots of fun!

Sorry I don't have any pictures to post! When I get pics from the BYU Traditions Ball I will post them.  Love you all!

Easter Sunday

We slept in until 9:45 AM when we awoke by the phone ringing.  It was Stephen, my younger brother, he had just woken up also and in his morning voice told me he would be here soon.  I jumped up and started a hot shower.  I had full intention of being lazy all day, but that didn't mean I wanted to be too grungy.  I got out of the shower and dressed just in time for the LDS General Conference session. 

General Conference is a semi-annual even where the Prophet and apostles of the LDS church speak to the entire church membership around the world.  It can be attended in person at Salt Lake Temple Square's conference center, of viewed as it's broadcast through TV, radio, and internet.  The prophet Thomas S. Monson and the other apostles spoke mostly of Jesus Christ, His life, His atonement, and especially His resurrection.  They delivered wonderful messages that touched my heart, it was the perfect thing to help us celebrate the true spirit of Easter.

While watching conference I made our family's famous waffle recipe and syrup.  It was yummy, they are the kind of waffles that are more like dessert and so sweet you can't have more than two.  In between the morning and afternoon sessions of General Conference we dyed Easter eggs!  Kory and Stephen were NOT excited about this, but I kindly required them to participate anyway :)

Later in the early evening we had Easter dinner, courtesy of Honey Ham.  Fortunately, Kory had a gift certificate that was waiting for a special occasion to be used.  We had the most wonderful ham dinner, with garlic mashed potatoes, cinnamon glazed apples, and rolls.

Easter was the most perfect lazy/celebratory/uplifting family day and I loved every minute of it!

Easter Traditions

I really want to start some Easter traditions this year with our fun little family of two.  Does anyone have any great ideas?  Please tell me them!

12-hour Work Days, 12-hour "Me" Days

This week I worked 40 hours from Sunday to Wednesday because of inventory and core compliance (basically someone from corporate come and makes sure we are doing our job correctly).  Therefore, I get Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off in a row! It's a miracle!  Working 3 12-hour days in a row with little rest and poor diet really wore me out.  I'm not sure I could make 12-hour days a habit.

Yesterday was my first day off and I literally made it a "me" day.  I started the day off cleaning, then rented 2 chick flicks and watched both of them.  Seriously, I love me days. :)

Today I went to the gym and got my booty kicked by my personal trainer.  I didn't think I was going to make it home!  I always push myself really hard in a workout even if I feel like I'm dying.  It's the athletic/stuborn side of me wanting to prove I'm still tough! haha.

Anyway, I absolutely love my new job.  I love having a few days off. Things are going really well for us. That is our update :)

Bad News and Good News

Unfortunately, Kory was not invited to intern with General Mills this summer.  However, I am still incredibly proud of him because the competition was really tough!  I think it is fantastic he was one of only two BYU students that even had the opportunity to be flown out, even though neither of them got the internship.  Kory is doing well though, he's already back on his feet preparing to interview other places.  We're hoping we find something that will be an amazing opportunity and help him continue to grow in his educational experience.  I will also say that a very incredibly Asia Business Study Abroad program is being considered.  Anyone have any really good fund raising-ideas? haha