Presidential Finger Puppets

Thought these were so cute! Wish Mack and I would have had them for last night when we watched the debates. Would be cute to make for an election party in a few weeks:)

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Random Acts of Kindness

Amanda gifted me with these darling magnetic bookmarks. Just out of the blue--and something I so love. Thanks A:)


I put together this little jar for someone at work that covered for me (okay, not so random, but wanted to share). Picked up a bunch of these apothecary jars at IKEA and then filled them with 100 calorie snacks. For about $20, you can make about four of these cute gifts.

Spokane

Went on a quick business trip this week to Spokane. Haven't ever been there, and had to work a lot, so didn't see too many of the sights. This is a shot from the River Front Park in downtown Spokane where we stayed. Highlights were the swanky Davenport Hotel where we stayed and a girls night out at the Melting Pot. Also enjoyed recruiting at Spokane Community College where we went to speak with the Cath Lab and Echo/Vascular students. Wow, they were so good. I have developed an entirely new appreciation for community colleges. It was kind of taboo to go to community college when I was in high school. I think SLCC was nicknamed Redwood High. But, I was so wrong. They are awesome. Incredible instructors, reasonably priced tuition, and the students are so good. I tell anyone that calls me now for career advice that is unsure what they want to do to check out a community college. A new answer for the future in higher education:)

Happy Birthday Jack

Happy Birthday to the most amazing father in law ever! Favorites about Jack:

1. He can crack me up like no other person I know. From the Shelley ACT comment (sorry, inside family joke), to forgetting his name when the alarm company came over the speaker at his house, to his calling Corey Rushton a page at a city meeting, he keeps me laughing.

2. He is such a kind person. Always gives me a hug, has a kind word and smile, and makes you feel really at home in his home.

3. He is the best Grandpa ever. He never tells me no when I lean on him to watch Mack, and always tells me when I pick Mack up "Mack is no trouble" even though I know he just finished playing trains, Wii, giving in to go to IHOP and a trip to Wal-Mart with Mack.

Jack--You are the best Dad, Dad in Law and Grandpa we have! Here is to lots more years together:)

SYTYCD? Oh Yeah!!!!

Joey scored us some seats to the So You Think You Can Dance show. I think practically every female between the ages of 10-35 that lived in Salt Lake County was there:) Loved every second of it. Loved Mark and Chelsie, Mark and Courtney and Mark. I didn't have a voice for a few days after, but it was totally worth it! Counting down the days until next summer when it is on again. Thanks sis's for going!

St George

Shane and I slipped out of town for a long weekend down to St George. This picture basically sums it up--lots of pool time:) We stayed at a cute little one bedroom condo with a great pool and lots of quiet. Went to see Les Miserables at Tuachan (SPECTACULAR!!!), read a lot (thanks for the Gourmet mags Mom--I am now hooked!), ate at Pasta Factory on the patio (a must) and slept. Thanks for taking me Shane--loved it:)

Happy Birthday J:)

Joey--happiest birthday! It is our favorite time of the year--we are both the same age for three weeks. Reasons you make me smile:

1. Love your spirit. You are so nice and kind. Thanks for always seeing the best in everyone.

2. Love your zest for a deal. Your radar is awesome:)

3. Love hanging out with you. You just make everything fun and energetic. Love talking forever and catching up.

4. Love all of our fun memories. We will probably never share Girbaud's again, but our funny junior high/high school memories make me laugh.

5. I love that we are so different sometimes but always so close:)

6. Love that we will get to see our kids grow up together and share lots more fun times. Love you tons:)