5th Anniversary! Hooray!

05. 05. 05

5 fun gifts for my sweetie!
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5 different colors of Calla Lilies for me!
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A Cinco de Mayo sombrero
for Graham!
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A Happy 5th Anniversary!

ps. We haven't even opened all the gifts yet because when we got home from dessert Graham awoke and was possessed by an evil spirit and we couldn't get him to calm until 1am! I think we are going to spend a weekend away in a few weeks! Anyone want to babysit the angel?

Harp Recital Finito!

I just got home from our Spring Harp Recital. It is always so stressful to get everyone there and keep them stress free and confident. (If I could do all of those things I would have magical powers and be the best harp teacher in all the land!) Everyone played great and we took this picture at the end to document.

Down in front is Zahria, then Candace is the blond, the belted beauty is Kalani and Courtney is in the back hiding her pregnant belly... soon to be mother of three.

I love all my students and really enjoy teaching. But on nights like this I'm so glad the recital is over. Now I just have the big Harp Festival on Saturday and there will be a much needed break after that!

Brian, this photo is for you! To show my wide-mouthed excitement that the recital is over!!

ps. When I got home I found some Cadbury chocolate. Yum! I had several squares and then read they have 1.5 grams of fat PER square. I think I had ten squares. You do the math. Nice bedtime snack!!

3 Saturdays Ago

(sista, sista)

Suz had been asking me to go skiing with her all winter and it took a lot of planning to go. I had to sleep at my parents so they could watch Graham (Marty was working) and gather all my ski stuff (???) and be ready to go by 830 (the mornings are my hardest). But we did it! We made it out the door with a hodge-podge of ski accessories and breakfast in our bellies.

I had nice skis and boots, but everything else was hilarious. I could not find my ski bag with all my stuff in it ANYWHERE! So I was stuck with other winter wears. For example, I found gloves, red ones and my Mom said, "Aren't those from 7th grade? "
Yes Mom... they are from 7th grade.

My hat was cute, but not functional. See those holes? It got super windy up top and Suz gave me her gaiter for my head. I would have died with out it! I also had a real issue with my pants. I grabbed the ski pant LINERS not the actual pants. So they were waterproof which was good, but there were pockets on the sides that had no zipper, no Velcro, no mechanism of closure at all. So it was just a single layer against the elements. I got some safety pins and closed them shut, but that was a flappy closure. In the end, I was saved by tape; packing tape. A nice tight seal and I was off having a wonderful day. Not cold a bit.



But the whole day I just couldn't believe myself. My Dad had taught me better than that.

Be prepared!

Be sure you have all the proper equipment. You can always take off a layer if your too hot. If your head is warm, your body will be too!

It was so funny. All these tiny little things that I know so well kept popping into my head the whole day and I couldn't believe I had forgotten.

Maybe it is because I only ski once a year, but lesson RE-learned!
Be prepared!

ps. Suz and I had an amazing time! We skied most of the day and ate a delicious lunch (my favorite part of the day) and shared a big brownie! Love you Suz and thanks for the invite!

pps. Suz was overly prepared and she shared. Thanks Suz!

Sick Day

(This isn't right?!?)

Graham and I are home from church. We are both sick. We have both been trying to get better for two weeks and it seems to keep coming back or never leaving. Graham has been wheezing pretty bad and the doctor think he has Asthma. I know it is pretty common, but I feel bad for the little man because he has the triphecta... Eczema, Allergies and Asthma. The doc said they do usually grow out of it, but when he gets a virus or allergies it seems to go straight to his lungs. He has had this cough that has now turned into Bronchitis. So we decided to stay home to say the least.

Me on the other hand I've been trying to hang on. About two weeks ago I came down with a cold, sore throat, etc. But then while I was teaching harp I started to have a POTS episode. My arms and hands went numb. I couldn't use my fingers. My heart was beating funny and fast. My lips started to tingle. I was scared. I haven't felt that way in a really long time. I deal with my normal day to day issues with POTS- the tachycardia, fatigue, dizziness and general desire to feel better, but this was different. I left book club that night after trying to keep going all day and pretend it was going to get better. I drove to my in-laws and they helped me contact my doctor and drove Graham and I back to Salt Lake. I hope they know how much that meant to me. I love them!

So I started to rest and get over the virus. It seems that whenever I'm sick my POTS is worse. The doctor told me it would be and I know it to be true. Then I got reprimanded by my sweet doctor. He told me I'm doing too much and that I need to slow down. He said I "think" I can do a lot, but my body is still fragile.

I'm almost glad for the excuse to take it easy. I have not been feeling great and this allows me to justify my favorite thing... a nap! I promised Dr. W that I would slow down and not skip my pills (oops).

Well... this week has been so busy. I've almost had to drive to Provo every day to help my harp students prepare for Harp Festival next week. I think I over did it. I have a bad sore throat and I decided to follow the doctors orders and take it easy today. Wish us well!

Graham and I are watching Shrek! Happy Sabbath!