So is there an election coming up?

I will admit that I am a total news and political junky. I love CNN, Fox News, Meet The Press, Today Show and many more news sources. I have to say that this political season has me hooked, line and sinker.

With this in mind I have been asked quite a bit about what I think of Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska. To let you know this post is not to persuade you in any way it is just to answer the questions that I have been asked.

Q. What do you think of Governor Palin?

A. So far I really like her and what she has to say. I did watch both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions and really enjoyed learning more on both of the Presidential Nominees and their running mates.

Q.Do my parents like Governor Palin?

A. Absolutely!! I spoke with my parents about Governor Palin and asked them what they thought. They mentioned a few thing. 1. She has an 80% approval rating in Alaska. 2. So far she has done what she said she would. Palin has authorized a $1200.00 payment to Alaskans to help with the increased prices of gas. She did sell the Governor's jet for 2.1 million, while not through e-Bay she really did have it listed on there. She dismissed the Governors personal chef, she drives herself to work and still maintains her motherly duties to 5 children.

Listed below are two websites I have found, read and feel that they can give you a good objective picture of who Sarah Palin is and what she has done for Alaska.

http://gov.state.ak.us/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Palin

So no matter your choice, Obama or McCain, I highly encourage you to vote. As my dad always told us if you don't vote you can't complain, because you did nothing to make a difference.

Happy Voting!!!!

Friends are way better then Chocolate!

Those of you who know me know that I am not a huge sweets fan. If I have to choose a treat it is a veggie tray and on that tray must be pickles.

Today was, lets just say less than enjoyable so I chose to take the afternoon off from work. It was nice to just do nothing except what I wanted and needed to do. Then out of the blue some, not so sneaky, people knocked on my door and ran. I looked out the little eye window and could see a shadow down the hall. So, I waited, and waited and waited to see if the shadow on the wall would move, it did, and they headed back to my door. I can't let a good scare pass so I opened the door quickly and scared the shadow which turned out to be my friend Michelle. There in front of my door sat five jars of my favorite brand of pickles and a vase of red Mum's. Becky and Michelle knew I just needed to know that someone was there. How grateful am for good friends who know how to say " We're here if you need us" without being pushy. It is much appreciated. So I just had to share with them how glad I am to have good friends and to let them know they are better then chocolate and pickles, and that is saying a lot.

K + K + K + K + K = 5K

So I did it!!! I am on my way to a half marathon. I will admit it is good that I still have 8 months to be ready, but I know I will be.
Bright and early Saturday morning me and two of my friends, Becky and Natalie, headed out on our first of many races. So this mornings race we decided to walk it which I was thankful for, since I fell down a flight of stairs last summer my ankle acts up on occasion and thanks to the invention of high heels it acted up this week. Battle wounds right?!
We started the race with a crowd of walkers and runners to support Intermountain Healthcare's Cardiovascular/Pulmonary departments. After the first lap the crowd began to stretch out over the course, but thankfully when we finished we were not the last.
Our goal and hopes were to finish in 1 1/2 hours, but because of our "go to" attitude and perseverance we finished in 1 hour 4 minutes ...YEA!!!!!

Garden of Eden...well not quite!!!

Mom always knows best. My goal this summer was to have a small garden on my deck. With this goal in mind it was Mom to the rescue. She came to spend a week with my Uncle Steven and Aunt Linda. On her way back she picked up some seed packets, planters and soil. After giving me some much needed guidance I was on my way. I started the seeds inside the house in little starter dirt things (yes "things" is the technical name) on my kitchen table. Once the little plants had started I transplanted them in the planters on my deck. The other night while talking to my mom I looked out to my deck and to my surprise there they were. My little tomatoes, just five little tomatoes trying with all their might to survive my attempt at gardening.

Then if that were not enough over 12 cute little cucumbers have begun to grow. That will be at least 4 jars of pickles..... yum, yum!!!

This last little tea pot is my strawberry plants. There are no fruits yet but it is on it's way.
Just wanted to share my exciting news.

Say Uncle!!

I have this great car I bought from my cousin Rob. It is a Dodge Intrepid. It is a great car to get me around and better then that it came with a hysterical mechanic, my Uncle Kent.
I have had a few minor set backs with my car, the most recent being the brakes. Uncle Kent and I had just changed them (OK I would hand him tools and help when I could, but he does most of the work) a few months ago the back brakes had started to grind a little, well according to my neighbors they would grind badly. So Saturday morning I got up at 6:00 am to drive to Lehi to see my Uncle Kent.



First I have to add that each time I drive to Lehi I love to listen to the Footloose sound track. The exit I take to get to his house is right by Lehi Rolling Mills where part of the movie was filmed. Yes folks... a moment of silence for Kevin Bacon and his sweet 80's moves.
So back to the car, not only does he do a great job with my car but it is kicks and giggles the whole time. As I have stated in previous blogs he is so funny I can hardly stand it. Things like " I move to Florida to work in a juice factory, but I was canned because I couldn't concentrate." or "I wanted to be a butcher but I couldn't cut it" or " I tried to be a lumber jack but I was axed."
He cracks me up and his laugh is priceless.
Thanks Uncle Kent for the safe car and laughs and yes, as I can tell, the only loose nut is the one behind the wheel.
I do have to mention that no trip is complete without a look at Aunt Hannah's amazing garden. This women can grow a garden. It is amazing. So here are a few pictures.

Pioneer children sang as they walked,and walked, and walked and walked., and walked, and walked, and walked...

In Utah Pioneer Day (July 24th) is a huge holiday. Big enough that we get the day off of work. YEA!!! So bright and early Michelle and I packed our camping chairs and cooler with water and breakfast and off the the parade we went.

It was actually a great spot. We were at the beginning under a nice tree. The people next to us had been there at least 18 hours before us. It was nice to know that we could sleep in our own apartments and still have a great spot.

Later that day my friend from Alaska was on her way home and we spend the afternoon hanging out which was a miracle. Let me explain. Every year for the last 3 years we seem to have a knack to schedule our trips at the same time. When I am in Alaska she is in Utah, this year was the exception.



She picked me up and we headed to Provo to her favorite restaurant. Which was quite nice except that for the fact salsa and white shirts don't match. So as we got in the car I notice that I had spilled something all over my knee. It looked like ink or powder...to make a long story short there must have been a nick in my razor. Well Marjory more then loved it. She got a good laugh, as did I. I am a mess.



Then off to her stomping grounds at the campus of BYU. My first time there, she gave me a tour and I do have to say it is a beautiful campus.



We then headed home and she was on her way. Nothing in this world is better then friendship.

Here's your sign

My sister Angela came for the weekend last week. One of the many things we like to do is drive around and look at homes. Usually we drive around in the areas were there are homes we can't imagine having and are just beautiful. While driving around we came across this stop sign. We laughed so hard that I just had to take a picture.

So if there is anyone who may feel like all hope is lost my suggestion to you is

"Don't Stop Believing!"