All-Women's Triathlon

Looking for a fantastic goal for the 2008 year? How about a Sprint Distance Triathlon?
All you ladies out there...time to commit to a 'do-able' challenge. Any takers?
Last year two of my co-workers and I trained for this and had a blast (thanks Christina for making us do this).
Here are the details:
Woman of Steel Triathlon
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Swim 300 meters, Bike 10 miles, Run 3.1 miles
Women Only!
Location: Bountiful Recreation Center

The Sam's Club dilemma

For the record, Wes & I started going to Sam's Club more and more because we just cannot handle the crowds at Costco. Walk into Sam's Club anyday, anytime of the week, and you can get your shopping done without out feeling like you are battling and bullying your way through the crowds of people just to get your cart down the isle.
However, it does come with some drawbacks as well...poor customer service, slow check out lines (although there usually aren't many people in them), employees that struggle with social skills, and so on.
I went to Sam's Club on Monday to get our Christmas cards printed...and needless to say it has been quite the ordeal.
And, this is how they turned out....

Hello!! Does it look like their is a baby in this picture? And when I told the employee these were not the right Christmas cards (right photo, wrong card), she just said, "You could just send them to people as a joke." Ha ha, like I already don't get enough questions about having a baby. So the dilemma continues...Sam's Club or Costco?

Thanksgiving 2007

What a great Thanksgiving weekend we had. A delicious Thanksgiving dinner, and good 'ol family fun! All in all, a fantastic time spent with family and a well needed relaxing break from work. The entire weekend was wonderful...except to the Utah Football game disappointment:(
When are the Utes going to catch a break?

Tagged...

Here we go...

4 jobs I have had:
1. Utah Foster Care Foundation-Recruit Foster/Adoptive homes-(current)
2. Division of Child & Family Services-child caseworker
3. Physical Therapy Aide-Univeristy of Utah
4. Souper Salad (those were the good old days, working 3-4 hr. shifts)

4 movies I can watch over and over:
1. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
2. Thirteen Going on Thirty
3. Just Like Heaven
4. pretty much any Romantic Comedy!

4 places I have lived:
1. In Holladay (with my folks)
2. Washington DC (as an intern)
3. Current Home in East Millcreek with my hubby
4. That's all! Only 3 places.

4 Guilty Pleasures:
1. Reading (books, and of course magazines: 'People', 'US'-I love, love, love Hollywood gossip!)
2. Sleeping in and taking naps (a regular Sunday occurance)
3. Shopping at Target
4. Browsing at any craft and fabric store (looking around at all the things I would like to make, and wish that I knew how)

4 favorite TV shows:
1. The Office
2. The Amazing Race
3. So You Think You Can Dance
4. Survivor
(I also love The Hills, Laguna Beach, American Idol, Dancing With the Stars, Grey's Anatomy, The Biggest Loser...)

4 places I have been on vacation:
1. California
2. Hawaii
3. Florida
4. Boston
*oh ya, my mother-in-law reminded me of London. How could I forget? This was the first time using my passport (that I originally got to travel on Jerusalem to study abroad, but was unable to go, because the program was shut down, due to safety concerns...so sad! I still hope to travel to Jersusalem one day!!!)

4 favorite foods:
1. Salads (anything with fruit, feta, candied pecans, & balsamic dressing)
2. Fire Roasted Tomato Soup (from Paradise Bakery)
3. Peaches & Clementines
4. Pumpkin Choc. chip cookies

4 websites I visit daily:
(only M-F, I hate getting on the computer at home!)
1. Hotmail
2. My work e-mail
3. Blogs
hmm, that's about all, unless I need to look something up.

4 things I want to know how to do:
1. Play the Guitar (I am taking lessons, and kudos to anyone that can play...it is tough!)
2. Play the Piano (hopefully one day, when we have a piano!)
3. Sing
4. Sew well (more than basic sewing) & Cook well

Baby News...

Congratulations to James & Andrea (and Savvy & Jack) on baby Ryann Jane Clarke, born November 6th. She is so darling, and we are so excited about their new little addition. Love you guys!

The Clarke fam.
Kate & Andrea
Mom & baby Ryann

Jack & Savannah-very interested in their baby sister
Andrea & Amy
Dan, Ashlyn, Alexa, & Tami

Another October Birthday!

My Birthday... And I have to admit I am in denial about it. I do not want to be 27 (just that much closer to 30). Although Wes keeps reminding me that because my birthday is on the 27th, being 27 is going to be a good year. My birthday was on Saturday, which was great. Who wants their birthday on a weekday when you have to be at work? Wes & I got up, went to the gym, went to lunch with Wally & Gaylynne, watched the Utah game at my parents (with the fam.), and then had a delicious dinner at Citrus Grill. Thanks Wes for a great Birthday!

Wes surprised me with a sewing machine and a cute Utah beanie
Amy & Wes-watching the Utes beat Colorado

Bill & Nance-cheering for the Utes (with my Dad's cane...he had hip surgery last week)

Jeni & Al

Cute Paxton & Gabi
Like mother, like daughter-Jeni & London
Sky, Keri, & Saylar

Dinner @ Citrus Grill
Delicious dessert!

Thriller

Last week Wes got tickets for us (and the Randall's and Kruger's) to see 'Thriller' up at Kingsbury Hall. This is turning into a little Halloween tradition for us, which I love. The performance and dancing were great, and it really does get you into the Halloween mood (I really do love Halloween). Besides how can you not love anything that makes you think if the 80's, and the Michael Jackson Thriller video?

John, and the crazy arm lady

Amy & Wes

Julia, Amy & Laura

Wes' Birthday bash continued...

Wes & I went up to Park City and had a wonderful time. We rode the Alpine Coaster, which was a blast (and a little scary, I might add!)
We ate at a yummy Mexican restaurant, and stayed at the Mountain Side Marriott. While heading back to SLC, we of course stopped at the Outlets for some good shopping at the Gap and Old Navy.

Wes with his beer...Root Beer that is!

Dinner @ La Casita
The Alpine Coaster

Murder Mystery Dinner-"Burritos & Banditos'

Last weekend we attended a Murder Mystery Dinner hosted by my co-worker Christina and her husband Chris. The setting was a small town in Mexico ('Adios'). This was our second Murder Mystery Dinner, and it was a blast. The food, costumes, characters, and puns were great. We look forward to these Murder Mystery Dinners-annually!

The Suspects
Xochitl & Rusty Pick (aka: Christina & Chris)

Senorita Bonita & Warren Peace (aka: Kirsten & Tim)
Don Juan Diablo & Kay Pasa (aka: Wes & Amy)

Wes' Birthday!

First things first...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WES!!!
Wes turned the big 3-0! We had a fun weekend. Starting with dutch babies for breakfast, surprise See's Suckers in Wes' car (that he saw the night before...I gotta do a better job at hiding these things), dinner at California Pizza Kitchen, and family over for cake, ice cream brownies, and "Razzle Dazzle Pie."

Amy & Wes

Wes & Dax

Wes & Amy
Saylar & Keri
Wes playing the electric guitar with Jack
Kids playing with Uncle Wes
Saylar & Amy
Mom & Saylar
Gaylynne & Anna
"Uncle Sammy" with baby Saylar
Cute Alexa & Savannah-in their PJ's
Ashley, Wes, Anna, & Sammy
Jeni & Paxton
Wilson & Kate
Dinner at CPK
Cheese!!!
Thanks Sammy
Make a Wish
Wes & Sammy