2012 Goals & Happenings - Progress Report for Q1

I'm on track with my 2012 goals so far ... Below is a quick summary of what I've done from January to the end of March.  One of the major things I accomplished was passing my dissertation prospectus which means I'm now in the thick of preparing for data collection and analysis. I'm happy to have the ball rolling. I hope to finish up and graduate sometime this year.

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Family Home Evenings:

Wakefields - January


Woodmans - February


Kendricks - March

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Temples:


Twin Falls with Danielle


San Antonio with Amy


Houston with Amy, Jill, Hannah


Scripture Memorization:
Because of this conference talk in October 2011 ...

Alma 7:23
Habakkuk 2:20
Mosiah 2:41
Ether 12:4
Alma 37:34
Mormon 9:21
Matthew 7:7-8
3 Nephi 13:8
Isaiah 65:24
2 Nephi 32:9
Enos 1:6-8
Alma 34:41
Mosiah 16:9

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1/2 Marathon Training:
Last Saturday on my 11 mile run. I plan on running in a half marathon on April 28 in Sacramento.

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Coaching the Lady Cavemen:
We made it to the semi-finals in the 5A State Tournament. It was lots of fun!

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Cooking for One:
Season Two (without sugar and flour) has begun. I've posted the introduction episode and I have already filmed five more. I've posted a few images from these upcoming episodes. Stay tuned.

Intro:



Fish Tacos with Kathy


Black Bean Hash with Danielle


Frittata with Raven


Tortilla Soup with Amy W


Salmon and Sweet Potatoes with Amy Jo

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Other fun and interesting happenings:

Even though the snow was scarce this winter, I did make it cross country skiing one time

I was also able to spend some fun times with my friends while on my temple trips to Idaho and Texas.

Danielle, Kirk, and Chase at Chase's basketball game.

A very thoughtful gift from Danielle from the Container Store.

Austin food trailers with cousin, Macy Robison

Alamo - got to see the basement. Ha Ha Pee Wee!

Hanging with the Staylyns (Suzanne and Jonathan) on 6th Street in Austin, TX. 

Check out Suzanne's t-shirt - see I told you there was a basement!

I'm so pleased with this can crusher which was installed in my pantry. I use it every day!

These totally gross birds made my patio their home and I'm too grossed out and lazy to stop the perpetuation of this nasty species. Anyone else want to help out?

Until next time, folks. I promise to post those Cooking for One episodes before too long.

December ... 2010

FHE ... catch up

December 6th - I was scheduled to go ice skating with Rachel and her family. However, I caught some nasty something the weekend before and I was so sick I could not even talk so I had to miss that event.

December 13th - Dan's family again. I was asked to give the lesson. It was a lot of pressure but it went OK and I was impressed with how much my nephews knew about the gospel. We then played some egg cracking game and then psychiatrist.

December 20th - This night I babysat for Ann Dee and Cameron so they could enjoy a night out for Ann Dee's birthday. Kari (one of my adult nieces), Van, and Asher and I drove all over Provo while Asher sang Christmas carols and Van played Angry Birds on my ipad. It was a blessed FHE.

December 27th (today) - I forgot to take a picture but I had dinner and FHE with the Gardners. It was a blast. The lesson was team taught by all four boys about Daniel and the lion's den and how we should have faith in  God. I was in charge of the opening and closing songs. I chose "Once there was a snowman" (opening) and "Follow the Prophet "(closing). It was a bit awkward cause I didn't really know the verses to "Follow the Prophet," just the chorus but luckily Jackson knew the words to the verse about Daniel and the lions den so it worked out OK.

Other things ...

Basketball is in full swing. I had a fun trip to Grand Junction, CO for a tournament with these girls.

My annual holiday puzzle ... finished before Christmas eve. Next year I won't open the puzzle until Christmas eve.

This was Tommy's attempt at winning over every little kid in the family. Buddy the elf was much more of a hit than Santa would have been.

Would this picture be the same without the laptop showing some movie about racecars?

New Year's Resolution post coming soon. Check back if you give a flying rip about my goals in 2011.  2010 was a crazy year with a lot of good and hard times. I'm grateful for both.

I also have about 5 Cooking For One episodes I need to edit and post. 

Basketball Banquet

Last night the Lady Cavemen had their banquet. I got two T-shirts - one in each color.

They watched the highlight video I made for them. It was the sixth highlight video I have made and as the girls get better at basketball, I get better at editing video. It's all about the content. I've included a part of it. Please don't be put off by the poor quality - just watch until the end of the game when the girls start to celebrate - it is pretty fun to watch.

Tri-training update here

We are the Champions ...

Last year our girls made it to the championship game and lost by four points.

It was hard to lose in such a big game. This year our girls were determined to not let that happen again. And they didn't!

Here are some pictures from the tournament:

This is my favorite picture by far ...


I like this one a lot too


Coaches and Haley (tournament MVP)


Kaycee, Me, and Cydne ... both will be playing for UVU next year


Amy had 10 assists last night


The AF kids came out in big numbers


Coach told the girls to stay in the moment and enjoy every second of it.


Time out ... we could hardly hear


The celebration begins ...



Singing the school song with the crowd ... "Dear old AF High"


Back at the school parking lot. The team bus was escorted through town by fire trucks and police cars and we were met by fans for more celebrating. It was so fun!

Losing last year made winning this year so much sweeter. I love these girls.