School Years

I am reading a great book right now titled "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv. If anyone wants to know what I am really doing in school, this book explains it perfectly. I joke with people about how my program is play school for grown-ups but it really does have a purpose and I love what I am doing. Anyway, I'll get off my soap box. In class and in my book we have been talking about the value of outdoors and how parents are not allowing their children to have the experiences that they treasure so much in their memories. I have really enjoyed reflecting back on my school years and remember climbing the pear tree when I wanted to 'hide' because I was angry. I remember playing in the vacant lot next door and being so afraid that I would be struck by lightning in a field, I remember going on those bike trips with Dad and learning about the relationship that we have with our Mother Earth and I hope that I can share these experiences with other people. I loved my childhood and I am so glad that Mom let me play outside as well as keep me cultured by helping me learn skills through music. No matter what, I still treasure every chance I get to go trail running. It is so fun and calming and relaxing. Next time you are feeling down on yourself, go outside and play for a while. Right now the leaves are changing and it is the perfect time to flash yourself back to your childhood.

Everyone is Growing Up

I recently had my 23rd birthday and I officially feel like I am in my 20s. It is a strange feeling to be honest. It is the first time in a while that I have actually felt older after I had a birthday. But I am still having the best time of my life. I am engaged and enjoying everything about it. I also just checked out a blog that one of my high school best friends has. She has a bunch of links to blogs that our other high school friends have created. I can't believe how everyone is growing up! People are getting married- myself included, having babies, and living life like adults. I just think it is amazing how time never stops and we all just keep going on and getting on with life. Well, I guess I better get on with it then....

The Gluelesst Card I Ever Made

For Easter Weekend this year, I attended a Bat Mitzvah here in Park City. I have never attended a traditional Jewish Worship so it was pretty interesting. If you know me and ceremonies, there is always a spectacular card involved and this time, I made the neatest card I have ever made, it was glueless! Check it out. The Green strings are holding the front placecard in place and on the inside, they are holding a check (her gift). Then on the inside I also put some pink horizontal strings to hold a message card in place. It was literally one of the coolest cards I have ever made. The best part is the person who received it loved it so much, she told her mom that she wanted to frame it and put it in yer room because she thought it looked more like art than a card. Cards by Belle.

My Super Sister

So my oldest sister has been known for her entrepreneurialism from a very young age. She has always had ideas for making money. Now that she is a stay at home mom with a very successful piano studio and two darling, genius children, she needs something more to do. She has started two great websites where she now sells her products. They are both mom/baby oriented since that is where she is in her life. Check them out at www.crownyourprincess.blogspot.com and www.yourfunstuff.blogspot.com. I am still pursuing my card career. The problem is that every time I make a couple of cards, I end up giving them away. I have a new idea though. I am going to go buy a photo album where I am going to catalog all of my cards. That way, people can order them, I can keep my ideas around, and I will have more and more good stuff to sell. For more great gift ideas check out www.ifthegiftfits.com. (Jedda, I know the woman who runs this site and she would probably be intersted in your stuff!)

Guess What I got for Christmas?

Engaged!!! I am engaged. My babe asked me to marry him on Christmas morning before I left to go to my parent's house. It was the sweetest thing and I cried the whole way through it but I am so happy and so excited to be engaged to a man who loves me and appreciates me for the amazing woman that I am. (can you say that about yourself?)
The ring, of course everyone is wondering, was given to him by his grandmother whom he got to know very well when he was younger. It is beautiful and I am so honored to be the second person to wear it.
The date has not been set yet. We have, however, decided on a time frame which is Spring of 2009. I don't want to get married in the cold and this spring is too soon to plan for, especially since Ash is right in the middle of the busiest time of his year. So it looks like Spring of 2009 is the best time for the two of us.
I am so happy, so in love, and so excited! I feel like I have my head in the clouds and I can't think about anything but the ring on my finger and my husband-to-be.
Happy Holidays everyone, I know I will have one!

Christmas is Coming with a German Twist

I am excited for Christmas this year. Each year Christmas comes with a little different twist. This year, my friend Jasmin is coming from Germany for a week long visit. She will bet arriving on Christmas night after all the presents are opened and toys are played with. Then, I will have a whole week to spend with her!!!
While she was here before we went exploring the depths of Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Bryce Canyon Ntl. Park. This year, we will ski, snowshoe, party on New Years, and there is even a chance of exploring a new park this year, Zion Ntl. Park.
Well, you will all get to meet her when she gets here and you will know why I was so excited to see her again!

The Honeymoon is Over

I am on the bus(a rather bumpy ride) on my way home from my first day back gto school. Because of the generosity of my teachers and them cancelling class last week I was able to have basically a whole week off. Now that I am back to school I am reminded that the world didn't stop spinning just because I did. Instead all I think of is my finals that I am only two weeks away from and I am reminded that the honeymoon is over.