I've been tagged (Thanks Lyndsey)

*Random Facts*
1. I am missing a toenail that fell off as a result of the 15K I ran last week.
2. I've watched all 10 seasons of Friends about 50 times. It's therapeutic for me.
3. I like to cross-stitch in my spare time.
*Current Obsessions*
1. Getting a puppy. Jeff's ready to kill me, but I know I can get him to fold.
2. Yoga. I don't know if I'm obsessed, but I'm definitly getting into it.
*Goals*
1. Train for and run another half marathon in September.
2. Be better about making dinners for my hungry husband.
3. Get a job as a medical transcriptionist.
4. Get certified and start teaching aerobics.
*My Fears*
1. Texas bugs, specifically cockroaches. Yuck!
2. Going through pregnancy again. My last one was a little challenging.
3. Graduating from chiropractic school and entering the working world.
4. That I won't do a good job raising my daughter.
*My Joys*
1. My sweet Alexis.
2. My handsome husband.
3. Running
4. Reading
5. My mom, dad, sister, brother and all their kids.
6. My friends

I now have tagged Jenye, Aja, Sonna, Amy Nielsen, Katie Folsom, & Sarah Rutter

Seems Harmless...

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

I Can't Help But Laugh

So, today I was having a nice phone conversation with my friend Amber when I became aware of the lack of noise coming from my sweet toddler. For those of you with children, you know that silence usually signals catastrophe. Sure enough, I looked down to see Lexi elbow deep in Vaseline. She was such a mess that the only thing I could think of to do was grab my camera and have a good laugh. By the way, these pictures don't do justice to the amount of jelly she had spread on herself, her dress, the couch, and the carpet. Honestly, I didn't even attempt to wash her dress. I just made my peace and threw that one away (Sorry Lala).

Memorium

In Loving Memory of Jerilyn Nielsen Shipley
May 20, 1973 ~ June 26, 2008

My dear sister Jerilyn passed away last Thursday, the 26th of June. She was a beautiful person inside and out and will be missed greatly. May we all strive to be more Christlike, just as she was. I know that would make her happy. Thank you for your prayers, phone calls, and emails, my family has really appreciated them.

Lexi's Busy Day

Lexi had a very busy day today.


Needless to say, we have now installed toilet-seat locks.

Our Trip to Boise

During Jeff's two week break from school we were lucky enough to travel to Boise and see his family. Joni, Josh, and their 4 kids drove up from Utah to spend the week with us, so we had the entire clan together in one city. It was so much fun. Lexi got to play with her cousins and I got some much-needed rest and relaxation. It was so nice that Grandma Schramm had a big backyard because the weather was beautiful and Lexi couldn't get enough of playing on the slide. At bedtime every night she was so exhausted that she would take a flying leap for her bed and be asleep in seconds. It was such a wonderful week filled with movies, desserts, hiking, jogging, trips to Baskin-Robbins, gun-shooting, and lot's of eating (I managed to bring back 5 extra pounds). Thanks to the Schramm family for the memories, but not for the extra weight.


Aunt Kris and Spencer.


Baby Jacob and me.

Lexi playing on the slide. Notice she's in her church clothes, Uggggghhhh.

We fed the ducks one day, but Lexi was more interested in feeding herself than the ducks.



Joni, Josh, Jeff, and I hiked to Stack Rock near Bogus Basin while Grandma and Courtney watched the kids.




Jeff and I went shooting one day. The shotgun nearly knocked me over. My shoulder was sore for days.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy mother's day to all you moms out there. What a wonderful day it has been. Jeff surprised me this morning with breakfast in bed, complimented by the beautiful roses he got me last night. I slept in until 10:00 and then enjoyed a relaxing morning while Jeff took care of Alexis. The Relief Society handed out candy bars to all the women in the ward at church and that was really nice, although I had to steal an extra one for Jeff. Then, this evening we went to a friends house and had a nice dinner and played some games. Thanks honey for making this day so great for me. And to my own mom, I love you more than I can express. Thanks for teaching me almost everything I know and for raising me in the gospel. And to Jeff's mom, thanks for giving me your son. He ROCKS!