Jake, Stephanie & Jack: January 2009

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Please Read Me!

Okay so many of you might think I'm absolutely crazy for writing about this, but I really just want everyone to know what is going on. Those of you who know me, know that my life is an open book and it is a great stress reducer to talk about my problems:

For those of you who are wondering: I am not pregnant. I feel like there is a lot of confusion over this subject. I've had people ask if I'm pregnant, trying, and others who just go out and say I need to be pregnant. So I'm writing this to clarify what is going on. I promise this is not a "hate post". No one did or said anything particular to provoke this. I'm not bitter at all about the subject, I used to be, but now I just feel grateful.

I started Fertility Drugs last month because I was not ovulating. The Drugs did not work last month so they doubled my dose this month, and if the test results come back negative for ovulation this month the medication will be tripled. So the catch to this lovely medication is the side effects. I have two different medications I need to take, combined these are the side effects: Nausea, Vomiting, Mood Changes, Hot Flashes, Bloating, Dizziness, Short term Memory loss, Depression, and a few more. I really wouldn't mind all of these side effects if I really was pregnant, I would literally be throwing up with a smile on my face. But from the outside I can see why everyone might think I am pregnant. The fact that I'm ranting like this proves one of the effects of crazy hormonal mood swings!

Any who, I want you all to know that I am very positive about the future and I know I will get pregnant. So if you see me run full force to the bathroom right now it is just due to the lovely medicine that is helping me become pregnant. I know everyone in Primary is probably thinking something is up cause every Sunday morning I run out of sharing time to go barf. haha. I'm so glad for everyone's love and understanding. There are so many of you who have gone through this and I love your support and I love talking with you. I'm so grateful for this medicine, even though it makes me sick as a dog, it is giving me the chance to create life. Just a few decades back I wouldn't even have this chance.

So basically I'm writing this so if I ever seem moody, deranged, or just sick the next little while

please know that everything is fine and I am taking it with a smile!

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Living in Luxury

Last night I surprised Jake and took him to La Caille for dinner and then stayed there over night in the La Caille Cottage. We got an amazing deal because my friend Brandi works there. Let's just say we definitely couldn't have afforded it without her. Thank you so much Brandi!

Don't we look happy?

Me enjoying my new favorite food: Escargo

Picture of my new favorite food: Escargo :-)

I spent the afternoon preparing our cottage for Jake. I decorated every inch of it! It took about 2 hours but it was well worth it.

La Caille was so nice; they gave us complementary food and wine. Too bad they wasted expensive alcohol on us since we don't drink. But I guess they can afford it. haha

Monday, January 19, 2009

Jane Eyre

Two nights ago I finally finished Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre'. I enjoyed it so much! It took a while to get into the first couple hundred pages but then I just couldn't put it down! I really don't have the right words to describe how beautiful this story is. It is one of the best love stories ever told. Not only is it about love but it is about devotion, trust, endurance, patience, divine intervention, and basically all things that most people now a days don't respect anymore in a romance. If you are just sick of some of the media that is out there right now and you want to get swept away in a beautiful wholesome romance please read Jane Eyre. I promise you won't regret it!

This is the book cover from the book that I read. It is all written in it's original 1847 state but has these crazy, Gothic/Victorian cartoon illustrations all through out it, by Dame Dary. If your going to buy Jane Eyre to read; this copy is awesome. I got it at Barnes and Noble.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Skinworks Professionals?

For those of you that don't know I am, in addition to my day job, teaching night classes at the school that I graduated from in Esthetics. It is called, "Skinworks School of Advanced Skin Care".

For the past couple days we have been in an Instructor Master Education Class. We learned everything from how to prepare our students for the state-board tests, to making sure that there is laughter and fun in the classroom. I have evidence of the 'fun' part of the meeting:

Tonya (day instructor), Alicia (day instructor), Elizabeth (day/night instructor) and Me (night instructor)

Natalie (owner of Skinworks), Lindy (night instructor), and Rachel (day instructor)

I have only been working with Skinworks for a little while but I love it and I love everyone I work with. I know I will grow and learn so much from this amazing opportunity!

Girls Night Out at La Caille

On Saturday I went to La Caille with some of my best friends. Brandi works there so she got us a great deal. The food was amazing. I actually ate Escargo and I loved it! I recommend it to everyone!

Brandi, Me and Christine

Friday, January 2, 2009

U wins Sugar Bowl!! Can you say Undefeated?!

For those of you who don't know, I am a true University of Utah fan! I went to school and worked there for one year before I decided to be an Esthetician. Most of my family and friends went to the U, and my husband works for the U and is going there in the summer.

I was so excited that we were able to play at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans today. We totally creamed Alabama 31 to 17. Not only did we win but we were undefeated: 13-0. I always knew the University of Utah rocks but now everyone knows! YEAH!