My Gardenia Bonsai bloomed!!!
Take that garden center doubter!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Allow Me To Brag...
In order for you to appreciate my achievement, I need to give you a little background. Last September, Jordan (being the thoughtful person that he is) bought me a plant to put in my office as a gift for starting my new job. Jordan was under the impression that he was buying me a Gardenia plant. However, he accidentally got me a Gardenia BONSAI. For those of you who are not familiar with plants, bonsai plants are mini trees that could quite possibly be the most high maintenance plants available. I was not aware that I had a bonsai, so I just set the plant in our kitchen window and didn't think much about it. The next day when I looked at it, half of the leaves on the plant had turned yellow and fallen off. I couldn't believe that I had managed to semi-kill a plant in one day. I was horrified! So, I took it down to the nearest garden center to see if they could save my poor plant. The lady at the garden center laughed when she saw my miserable plant and gave me a book on bonsais, and told me "No offense, but considering this is your first plant I wouldn't be surprised if your bonsai was dead within two weeks." Game on. I went home and read the entire book on bonsais. I learned that my plant would require a humidity tray, a very specific amount of sunshine, special fertilizer, daily waterings (with a certain kind of watering can), to be rotated 2 inches every week, misting, to be trimmed a very specific way, etc. After reading the book I was seriously tempted to throw the plant off our back deck. However, I began babying that plant like it was my firstborn. After all my hard work--here was my reward.
My Gardenia Bonsai bloomed!!!
Take that garden center doubter!
My Gardenia Bonsai bloomed!!!
Take that garden center doubter!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
A Conglomeration of Things..
I am officially rounding the third base of pregnancy. That's right, I'm in my third trimester! WAHOO! The old sciatica is back with a vengeance, but I'm otherwise healthy and happy. Once again, I'm behind on posting. The following is what should have been several posts.
Annie returned from Jerusalem/Grandma and Grandpa Ursaki came from Vancouver:
After studying abroad for 4 1/2 months in Jerusalem, Annie finally came home. Yay! We had a big dinner to celebrate her coming home, and my Hale grandparents came as well. I feel so fortunate to be 24 years old and still have all four of my grandparents alive.
Thanksgiving Point--Tulip Festival:
Last Monday while my grandparents were still in town from Vancouver, we headed to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point. The tulips were still beautiful and we had a great time roaming the gardens.
However, the grounds are HUGE, and I knew that my grandma and I wouldn't be up to walking so much. Solution: Motorized wheelchair for grandma, and a Segway for me.
You should have seen me cruising on the Segway. I felt like Gob from Arrested Development. Even my 83 year old grandpa took a turn on the Segway (however, moments after this picture was taken he ended up taking a big fall on the Segway. In the process he took out three potted plants and scraped his knee). Don't worry, he was a little shaken up but no worse for the wear.
Our three-year anniversary:
Yesterday Jordan and I celebrated our three-year anniversary. I can't believe that we've been married for three years. Jordan took me to lunch, and when I got back to work this beautiful bouquet of flowers was waiting for me.
He also got me the David Archuletta CD (yes, I am a fan), an I-Tunes gift certificate, a Tai Pan gift certicate and some chocolates. He did well. I gave Jordan a brand new pair of Sanuk shoes (which cost as much as everything he gave me--in case you were wondering--I know you were). That evening we went to dinner at the California Pizza Kitchen and then went to see the movie, "Earth". The movie was fantastic despite the seven obnoxious kids running around the theater and talking the ENTIRE time while their parents snuggled in the top row. Such great parenting skills. Maybe I'm not ready to have kids. It was a great day, and I feel so blessed to married to someone who is so perfect for me. Love you Jord.
Annie returned from Jerusalem/Grandma and Grandpa Ursaki came from Vancouver:
After studying abroad for 4 1/2 months in Jerusalem, Annie finally came home. Yay! We had a big dinner to celebrate her coming home, and my Hale grandparents came as well. I feel so fortunate to be 24 years old and still have all four of my grandparents alive.
Thanksgiving Point--Tulip Festival:
Last Monday while my grandparents were still in town from Vancouver, we headed to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point. The tulips were still beautiful and we had a great time roaming the gardens.
However, the grounds are HUGE, and I knew that my grandma and I wouldn't be up to walking so much. Solution: Motorized wheelchair for grandma, and a Segway for me.
You should have seen me cruising on the Segway. I felt like Gob from Arrested Development. Even my 83 year old grandpa took a turn on the Segway (however, moments after this picture was taken he ended up taking a big fall on the Segway. In the process he took out three potted plants and scraped his knee). Don't worry, he was a little shaken up but no worse for the wear.
Our three-year anniversary:
Yesterday Jordan and I celebrated our three-year anniversary. I can't believe that we've been married for three years. Jordan took me to lunch, and when I got back to work this beautiful bouquet of flowers was waiting for me.
He also got me the David Archuletta CD (yes, I am a fan), an I-Tunes gift certificate, a Tai Pan gift certicate and some chocolates. He did well. I gave Jordan a brand new pair of Sanuk shoes (which cost as much as everything he gave me--in case you were wondering--I know you were). That evening we went to dinner at the California Pizza Kitchen and then went to see the movie, "Earth". The movie was fantastic despite the seven obnoxious kids running around the theater and talking the ENTIRE time while their parents snuggled in the top row. Such great parenting skills. Maybe I'm not ready to have kids. It was a great day, and I feel so blessed to married to someone who is so perfect for me. Love you Jord.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
April Happenings
First of all, a heartfelt thanks to those of you who commented on my last post. Registering was much easier thanks to your advice. I think I'm finally starting to form a list of things that I want for when this baby comes. I'm sitting at my computer thinking, "How is it possibly April 21st? Where is the time going?" As of today, I am 24 weeks along--and trust me, I DEFINITELY look pregnant now. I have now officially had complete strangers ask me when I'm due. I'm not sure how I feel about this. It's been really fun for me to feel my baby kick the past couple of weeks. Her kicks are strong enough that even Jordan can feel her now. Here is the 24 week shot. While I was in St. George I swear this baby tripled in size. It seemed like my belly got really big all of a sudden. When I came home my family was like, "Whoa, what did you eat while you were gone?" Thanks family.
One of the many benefits of working in education is that I get so much time off. The week before Easter was Davis District's Spring Break, and it was fabulous to have a whole week to relax. Jordan and I spent four of those days in St. George. Jordan's grandparents have a really nice fifth wheel trailer that they let us stay in, so we didn't have to spend any money on accommodations. We watched conference, went shopping, and even spent a day in Zion's National Park. Due to my ever-present sciatica, we were only able to walk a portion of the Riverside Walk in Zion's, but it was still fun to be outside in such beautiful surroundings.
Easter was great this year. We dyed easter eggs, had dinner with the Walker's, got nice easter baskets, and went for the traditional Hale easter egg hunt. You might think it's strange that adults in their twenties would still be excited about an easter egg hunt. Let's just say there's money involved. I may be gimpy, but I was highly motivated to find eggs this year.
Guess who these eggs are making fun of?
Scott was very excited about his easter basket.
One of the many benefits of working in education is that I get so much time off. The week before Easter was Davis District's Spring Break, and it was fabulous to have a whole week to relax. Jordan and I spent four of those days in St. George. Jordan's grandparents have a really nice fifth wheel trailer that they let us stay in, so we didn't have to spend any money on accommodations. We watched conference, went shopping, and even spent a day in Zion's National Park. Due to my ever-present sciatica, we were only able to walk a portion of the Riverside Walk in Zion's, but it was still fun to be outside in such beautiful surroundings.
Easter was great this year. We dyed easter eggs, had dinner with the Walker's, got nice easter baskets, and went for the traditional Hale easter egg hunt. You might think it's strange that adults in their twenties would still be excited about an easter egg hunt. Let's just say there's money involved. I may be gimpy, but I was highly motivated to find eggs this year.
Guess who these eggs are making fun of?
Scott was very excited about his easter basket.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Cyber Plea....
Hello all. I need advice. Good advice. You see, the ladies at work are throwing me a baby shower and they are insisting that I register. Problem is.....I have NO idea what to register for. I am completely out of my element here. Would you mind leaving me a comment listing the things that you absolutely couldn't do without as a young mom? What are your preferences when it comes to the different brands? What is your opinion about car seats, breast pumps, strollers, pack 'n' plays, baby bath products, binkys, bottles, etc? Do you like the ones you have? Why or why not? Many thanks!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Punked...
This morning as I went to open my office door, I was reminded that it was April Fool's Day by the hundreds of layers of tape that someone had so lovingly wrapped around my doorknob. After 10 minutes of ripping through tape, I was finally able to get my door open. This is what I found.
Check out my keyboard.
What was once a pencil sharpener.
Not only was my phone all taped up, but my receiver was also missing. Luckily I found it in my tree after minimal searching. I endured my receiver being stolen at least three additional times throughout the day. I was under the assumption that the April Fool's culprit was Blake, the custodian. Not only did I lock all his desk drawers and hide the key, but I also made him search his entire office to find his phone receiver. Well, come to find out that the REAL culprit was the assistant principal, Shar. All I can is what goes around comes around. I hope that your April Fool's Day was eventful as mine.
Check out my keyboard.
What was once a pencil sharpener.
Not only was my phone all taped up, but my receiver was also missing. Luckily I found it in my tree after minimal searching. I endured my receiver being stolen at least three additional times throughout the day. I was under the assumption that the April Fool's culprit was Blake, the custodian. Not only did I lock all his desk drawers and hide the key, but I also made him search his entire office to find his phone receiver. Well, come to find out that the REAL culprit was the assistant principal, Shar. All I can is what goes around comes around. I hope that your April Fool's Day was eventful as mine.
Monday, March 30, 2009
If You're Looking for Your New Favorite Book...
Look no further my friends...
This book is fabulous. Hands down one of my top ten favorite reads.
This book is fabulous. Hands down one of my top ten favorite reads.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
March Happenings..
Let me begin my post by saying that as of today I am officially 20 weeks pregnant. I am halfway!! I haven't thrown up in a week and a half, and my sciatic nerve doesn't hurt nearly as bad as it did. Life is good. Tomorrow is my big ultrasound, so hopefully they will confirm that I am having a girl. I'm having a hard time believing that there is only one week left in March. Here are some of the highlights of the month:
Scottie turns 26. Weird. I can't believe that my brother is 26 years old. While he is advancing in years, he still asked my mom for a funfetti cake with rainbow chip frosting. Birthday cake never tasted so good.
St. Patrick's Day. My dad and his parents served a mission in Ireland, so we take St. Patrick's Day seriously at our house. Irish music plays all month, and we have a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. Yum.
Walker birthdays. Jordan's mom, dad, and our sister-in-law Jessica, had birthdays this month. We had a family party to celebrate, and Jordan's mom made a bangin' dinner of Korean barbeque.
Thanksgiving Point. The weather was so nice last weekend that Jordan and I spent that day at Thanksgiving Point. They have a little petting zoo there, so we pet the animals and even went for a wagon ride. Yes, we were the only people there without kids. Oh well, soon enough. In the next three weeks all the baby goats will be born, so you should check it out.
That's all for now.
Scottie turns 26. Weird. I can't believe that my brother is 26 years old. While he is advancing in years, he still asked my mom for a funfetti cake with rainbow chip frosting. Birthday cake never tasted so good.
St. Patrick's Day. My dad and his parents served a mission in Ireland, so we take St. Patrick's Day seriously at our house. Irish music plays all month, and we have a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. Yum.
Walker birthdays. Jordan's mom, dad, and our sister-in-law Jessica, had birthdays this month. We had a family party to celebrate, and Jordan's mom made a bangin' dinner of Korean barbeque.
Thanksgiving Point. The weather was so nice last weekend that Jordan and I spent that day at Thanksgiving Point. They have a little petting zoo there, so we pet the animals and even went for a wagon ride. Yes, we were the only people there without kids. Oh well, soon enough. In the next three weeks all the baby goats will be born, so you should check it out.
That's all for now.
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