Insights into Mack

I found this quiz called "It's a Kid's World" that I thought would be fun to ask Mack. Here are his responses:

1. If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
To run really fast

2. What chore did you do last?
Picking up shoes and putting them in the shoe basket

3. What was the last movie you saw in a theatre?
Transformers in IMAX

4. What is your favorite song?
Christmas songs

5. Do you get an allowance? How much?
No

6. How do you get to school?
I take the bus

7. What do you like to eat for lunch?
Chicken Nuggets

8. How tall are you?
40 feet

9. What's the nicest thing you've done lately for someone in your family?
Pick up shoes

10. What makes you mad?
Mom asking me questions

11. Where would you like to go on vacation next year?
Nickleodeon Hotel in Orlando

I am also including a picture of Mack and a cereal box he made for school based on a book. He read Ghost Town at Sundown (Magic Tree House series) and did a Wild, Wild West cereal box complete with a commerical.

Tag--you are it!

I was tagged on Amanda's blog to tell you seven things about myself you may not know about me. Loved your list Amanda (chased by a skunk--really?!). Here goes!

1- I had a shirt in elementary school that had a rainbow across the chest I loved a ton. I would always try to suck in my stomach so my rib cage looked like boobs in that shirt. Holy cow--if I only would have known then what I was in store for!

2- I love dried fruit (apples, pineapple, apricots, bananas). Bought a Ronco food dehydrator in college, but could never get it quite right.

3- My first job was working at Orange Julius at Valley Fair Mall. I bought a $40 Esprit pink t-shirt with my first paycheck, and still think it was one of my favorite pieces of clothing of all time to this day.

4- I was a JV cheerleader in high school. I was so not good--couldn't tumble or dance at all. Didn't make it again the next year for the Varsity squad, and was secretly relieved.

5- My first car was a big, huge, blue boat of a thing. I thought I wanted a car so badly--any car at all--but came to the realization there is something to be said for having a cute car. Somehow that never really went away...

6- I haven't seen or spoken to my dad in over nine years.

7- The ultimate indulgence for me is reading in bed all day long. I have only done it like twice in my lifetime (came home from college one weekend and read Frankenstein for two days straight for a paper I had to write, and once when Mack was a baby and he slept all day on and off. Read Wally Lamb's This Much I Know is True). But, I do sometimes stay in bed for hours and read.

Ok so nothing really exciting about me but maybe something someone didn't know. I am now tagging Amber, you're it!

My sweet little niece

Intermountain Medical Center Open Houses

Come check out our new hospital next week! Here is a little postcard I designed for our open houses that is on our recruitment page. I will be there on Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 if anyone wants to stop by and say hello:)

Another busy night for Shane

Shane on the news last night for a break in at Hillcrest High School

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=1824986

Random adult moments

In youth we learn; in age we understand.
— Marie Von Ebner-Eschenbach

Okay, sorry if I scared you with this title. Nothing X rated or anything like that:) Had a couple of epiphanies over the weekend that confirmed my descent into adulthood.

I got into this weird fight a few months ago with my neighbor. She called me up and let me know Shane was a complete jerk to her kids. So, of course I launch into the fight or flight mode and go back to her questioning why if that was the case, why were her kids at my house 24-7?! Needless to say, she hung up on me, and we started that ignoring phase that is just so fun. A few days ago, I decided to make her cookies out of the blue and take them over. Just something random, but I wanted to get past the weirdness that had built up between us. Anyway, a few days later, her kids came over and presented me with a starter for Amish friendship bread. Moral of the story? Food is a good way to mend fences. Oh, and forgiveness is really freeing.

I also went with my Mom and sister to a funeral for my Mom's cousin over the weekend. She was just 59, and left behind some adult children, but also her husband and a 7 year old boy they had adopted. The speakers were so touching. But, watching the dad and little son cling to each other, almost killed me. I realized just then how grateful I am for eternal families--and for love for our families now. Just such an incredibly powerful emotion. The whole thing just made me think about my life and my family all weekend. Keep praying that somehow, some way, this little family will make it and everything will be okay. I am sure it will.

Lastly, Mack's last baseball game was tonight. We had so much fun. I remember at the first of the season, I was so freaked out because Mack was kind of not doing that well. Blamed Shane a lot for not doing more practicing with him (just because he has so much time and everything:), and each baseball game was just not fun because of my bad attitude. As the season has progressed, Mack has learned more, but I have also learned how to relax. Figured out it is no big deal if he is not that great--he had a total blast, and loved every second of it. You dream about your kids succeeding at everything, but in the end, you realize it is perfectly find if they are just mediocre and enjoying the journey.

Wow--lots to think about. I think I need some mindless TV:)

Shane kicking criminal butt on the streets of WVC

Watch the story on this link. Also, the photo gallery on the right side navigation has a picture of Shane and Pete.

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=1803376#

A quick recap of our adventure to pick up our car...

Do any of you remember seeing the Net with Sandra Bullock? I was so amazed that in the first scene, she ordered a pizza completely online. It was so out there--I couldn't believe you would ever be able to do anything like that. Fast forward a few years, and now most purchases are all made that way. I bought my car, our Disneyland tickets off of Ebay, and booked our airline and hotel stuff all online. All within like an hours time. So love technology.

Okay, so everything went like clockwork getting my car! We got a nice pickup at the airport, a tutorial on the car, and we left to enjoy a few days off in Orange County. Hit ESPN Zone our first night in Downtwon Disney. It was just so good--love that place. They also had some really fun stores. Loved the Sephora.

The next couple days we were at Disney. Super, crazy hot--but a blast. Loved the Blue Bayou restaurant in the Pirates of the Carribean ride. A small fortune, but well worth it. We visited my favorite mall ever in Costa Mesa. Found it last year on a business trip, and promised myself I had to return whenever I was back in Orange County. A yummy Paper Source, H&M, Kiehls and a Jo Malone. Wish so bad we had a mall like that. Well, maybe not--I would probably be bankrupt.

Vegas was next. Mack was more excited for Vegas than Disneyland. Scary for an eight year old. Went to one of my favorite Cheesecake Factories ever at Caeser's Palace. The Hilton we stayed at was not nice. We were spoiled staying at the Mandalay Bay last spring. I am trying to talk Shane into taking me to the Four Seasons in Vegas for our anniversary. Really love the nice hotels there:)

After staying a night in Las Vegas, we sped home and enjoyed the rest of Labor Day hanging out. Such a fun trip! Realized I don't have a picture of my car to share. Will do that this week:)

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Becky Higgins handwriting font

For any of you out there that love fonts as much as I do, here is a free legit download to Becky Higgins's handwriting. Enjoy:)

Oh, by the way, we made it all safe back from So-Cal and had an amazing time! Had to take pics with a throw away camera so has not to hurt my Nikon, so will post all the details tomorrow after I get the prints back from Walgreens.