Creative Cookie

My ward is chock-full of some seriously talented people. And my friend, Lori, is definitely one of them! She started a new blog shop called "Creative Cookie" and it's adorable! She has tons of cute ideas that are really well priced. Go check it out - you won't regret it!

http://creativecookiesheets.blogspot.com/

P.S. I didn't want to tell you (since it lowers my chances of winning) but she's having a:{I hope I win!}

just venting...

I didn't get the job. And I'm really disappointed. I've been looking for other jobs but there aren't any positions open. I'm getting really frustrated because people in my class are getting jobs left and right. Are there even going to be any jobs left? I mean, for as long as I can remember I've heard about the "nursing shortage" and been told that I will have no trouble at all finding a job as a nurse. But here's the problem: hospitals want nurses with experience. Not new grads, like me. (That's because new grads have to be trained, which costs more money). On top of that, I want to work in Labor and Delivery, which is hard to get into because there's hardly ever any open positions. I've called just about every hospital in a 50 mile radius but I haven't had much luck. I'm getting really discouraged. I wish I could just forget about all this job hunting, have a baby and be a stay-at-home mom. Is that too much to ask?

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My Christmas wish list:

a good laugh!

This scene from last week's episode of The Office made me laugh so hard it hurt!

That just doesn't get old.

Oh, how I love The Office.

Good News and Bad News

I'll give you the good news first -- Prop 8 passed!!! It was really close: 52% to 48%! To be honest, I had doubts that it wouldn't pass but I'm so glad it did. Our hard work paid off!

The bad news -- I now fear for my life. Here's why: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=80220

Here are some highlights for those who don't want to read the whole article:

On a blog website, "Tread" wrote, "I hope the No on 8 people have a long list and long knives."

A contributor identifying himself as "Joe" said, "I swear, I'd murder people with my bare hands this morning."

On the "Queerty" website, "Stenar" asked, "Can someone in CA please go burn down the Mormon temples there, PLEASE. I mean seriously. DO IT."

"I'm going to give them something to be f---ing scared of. … I'm a radical who is now on a mission to make them all pay for what they've done," wrote "Jonathan."

On yet another site, "Americablog," "scottinsf" wrote, "Trust me. I've got a big list of names of mormons and catholics that were big supporters of Prop 8. … As far as mormons and catholics … I warn them to watch their backs."

"I do not openly advocate firebombing or vandalism. What you do with the information is your own choice," wrote Jeremy.

Below is a picture from a rally at the LA Temple.

(http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-141504)

I have a feeling this isn't going to end anytime soon...

visiting family...

I got back from visiting my family on Sunday and now I finally have some free time to blog about it! Here are a few highlights from the trip...

Friday morning I went to the elementary school to watch two of my niece's in their costume parade.

Paige and I waiting for the girls.

Bailey as a beautiful snow fairy!

And Rachel as a surgeon!

That afternoon I went to lunch with a handful of the fam including my dad and Grandma. (Dad - could you email me some pictures?)

After getting everything ready for the big Halloween party, my mom and I went to (my nephew) Jake's football game. He's the star quarterback and I don't like it. (Football is too rough.)

Jake is right in the middle, #5. During the 1st quarter of the game he fell on his arm and injured his elbow but he's tough and finished out the rest of the game.
Emery sure enjoyed the game! What a cutie!

After the game (well, half time) it was time to party!!! There was lots of yummy food...Funny, cute and scary costumes...

And a super fun candy hunt!

Then it was time for trick-or-treating!

(Yes, I did go trick-or-treating with the kids! You're never too old for free candy!)

The next morning my mom and I went to (my nephew) Derek's football game...

He did a great job! (Still not a big fan of my nephews playing football though.)

Later on that afternoon I went to lunch with Jeremy's sister and two of his brothers. They were nice enough to drive up from Provo to see me! It was sure fun hanging out with them!

That evening I got to watch Emery! She is such a sweet, happy and beautiful baby! I'm so sad that I'm not around to watch her grow up. The next time I see her she'll be crawling. :(

Of course I had to get a picture of her playing with the blanket I made!

(The helmet she's wearing is used to reshape her head. I was surprised to see how well she did with it on. It doesn't even bother her!)

She LOVES to clap her hands...

and play peek-a-boo!

And this is by far her favorite expression:

So cute!

Later on that night everyone came over for pizza, wings and the Utah game! It was so fun to hang out with everyone one last time before I had to go.

Oh and we can't forget about cute Allyssa. Here she is with her adorable self portraits...

Just precious.

The next morning my mom and I went to Simone's church and then she had us over for a yummy lunch! Fortunately, Lance, Adri and Emery came too!

Time for last goodbyes and then off to the airport...Thanks to my wonderful family for making my trip so great! And a huge thanks to my mom for all her generosity and love! You're the best!