Promptings

I think back to my mission and how sensitive I was to the promptings of the Spirit.  Sometimes I wonder if I lost that gift.  This past week, I realized that I have not.  I called one of the girls I visit teach to check on her.  To me, it was no big deal.  Later she said, "You have no idea how much that meant to me.  It was seriously perfect timing."

That really touched me to know that I helped and that I had listened to a small prompting.  This got me thinking.  I came to the conclusion that acting on a prompting is not only to bless the lives of others, but to help you realize that you have the spirit with you.  I was really grateful for this little reminder.

Lately

Lately, my life has been filled with migraines.  I am trying not to take as much of my daily migraine medicine and I definitely see a difference.  This is not to complain, just to update.  I basically have a migraine everyday again, like before I started the medicine.  Sometimes I feel like people probably think I am sad or uninterested in their life, but really, I just don't have a lot of energy right now.  I am happy and like to be involved, but a lot of times all I can think about is taking a nap.  If anyone has any tips to get rid of migraines, I would be interested to know.  I am trying everything I know to try to prevent them.  I don't want to be bound to this medicine/expense the rest of my life.

On a happier note, I am going down to Tennessee to see Laurie next weekend.  I can't wait!

Gold Stars

Growing up, whenever we did something good my mom used to say we earned a gold star.  Of course, these were not tangible stars but it still makes you smile to earn one.

Today, Travis earned 3 Big Gold Stars!!!  I will explain why in just a minute.  I just have to give a background on my day. After work, I went to Kera's to get my hair done.  While she was finishing up, Cindy arrived.  We were all talking and it was asked if Travis and I are still looking for the best pizza in Dayton.  We have not gone to a new place in a while so I thought maybe we could try a new place today and write a review.

I got home and started looking up some of the places that they mentioned were good.  In the meantime, I got a text from Travis saying that he was on his way home.  I figured that we would figure out a place when he got home.

As he walked in the door, he earned his first star.  He had these beautiful yellow flowers and said "Happy First Day of Spring."

He earned his second gold star because he brought home a pizza.  (It is frozen pizza, but it still counts for our reviews)  We ate the Red Baron, Hand Tossed Pepperoni Pizza.

I didn't get Travis' review because his brother called and I forgot to ask after he got off the phone.  I give it 4 stars.  The crust was crisp, which I like.  It was not too thin or too thick throughout the pizza, but the actual crust edge was too thick for my liking.  The other ratios were good too.  The best part is that it was less than 3 dollars!

Travis got his last gold star because I did not even have to point out that I got my hair done.  He noticed BOTH the cut and the color.  I must admit that I am very impressed!  He even told me how nice it was.  I will get a picture of my hair soon. 

Basically, I have the Best Hubby in the World!!!

Headband

Guess What?!?!  I finished my first sewing project.  Ok, I actually finished it about a week ago, but I just took a picture today.  I decided to make a headband that I found on Pinterest.  I printed out the pattern, cut it out and went to the sewing machine.  It took me about an hour, I think.  If you know how to sew, you should be able to do it in 10 minutes.  It was pretty easy and I think it is cute!

 (don't mind the black thread...that was the only color I had)

I have also started cutting out the pieces for my quiet book.  I am so excited about it!  Travis laughs at me because I just smile and giggle while I am working on it.  Just so you know, it is going to take forever so don't expect pictures anytime soon.  The good part is that I have time to work on it because Travis is officially sucked into March Madness.  I spoke to soon in my last post about him not being as into it this year.  I find him watching 3 games at once. 

I may actually like this sewing thing.  Who knew?  I guess I should have listened to my mom when she tried to teach me. 

March Madness

As March was approaching, I dreaded the days where I would lose Travis to basketball.  Travis LOVES basketball.  I remember when we were first dating, we would go over to his house to watch basketball.  I would always bring something to do because there was no chance of getting him to pay attention to me during the game.  He is still into it, just not as intensely because of everything else going on.  

This year I think the name "March Madness" is more appropriate for how the month has been for me.  It has been crazy!  I have had so much going on and especially this past week.  I just feel worn out and tired.  My house has been neglected, my husband has been neglected and I can't remember the last time I worked out.

On the bright side, the weather has been prefect!  I am sitting outside enjoying the sun right now!  It has been in the mid to upper 70s all week!  I LOVE it! I love not wearing tons of layers.   I love sleeping with the windows open.  I love waking up to birds chirping.  I love hearing the lawn mower and blowers going.  I love hearing the kids outside playing.  I love sitting on our balcony.  I love that I am getting a touch of color.  I love the breeze blowing through the house.  I love feeling like it is ok to do Spring cleaning.  I love the fresh air.  Most recently, I love seeing buds beginning to bloom!  I LOVE spring!

Then after Spring is Summer and family vacations!  Wahoo!  I love this time of year!

108th Celebration

When I first started blogging, one of my friends had just written her 100th post.  I was so excited to be able to celebrate my 100th post.  Before I reached that point, I started my new blog with Travis and started back at 0.  I have wondered if there was a way to combine the two blogs, but I never looked into it.  Well, today is the day that I finally took the time to look up the solution. 

I have combined my two blogs and I am now at my 108th blog post!  It is pretty exciting to know that I have written that much, but at the same time I know I should be better about updating more frequently.

There is not much to update about lately because Travis and I are both just working.  The weather here is finally starting to warm up and I think it is ready to stay.  I am soooo excited for summer.  This past weekend I think my brain flipped on the Spring switch.  I just want to wear bright colors and open-toe shoes.  I found myself opening all the windows and cleaning even though it is still a little chilly.  I just can't wait for it to get here! 

I am also learning a new hobby: sewing.  I sewed a dress for a Young Women's project a loooong time ago, but haven't done much since then.  With my new love of Pinterest, I have found tons of projects that I want to do but they require sewing.  I found a cheap sewing machine on Craigslist and my friend Kristi has started teaching me.  I can now thread the machine myself and make straight stitches.  Now it is time to start experimenting.  I want to make some headbands, a quiet book and a maxi skirt.  I will let you know how they turn out.  (it will probably be a while before I get them done so be patient)

That's about all the updates for now.  I hope you have a fabulous Sunday!

The Results Are In

As many of you know, Travis and I spent the month of January studying and taking exams.  Travis completed his residency and had two tests to take in order to certify.  The first one was a written portion that he took in November.  The second one he flew to Texas to take the practical portion where they were given hands on situations.  He was more stressed about this one, but I knew he would do fine.

We waited and waited and we finally heard back.  HE PASSED!!!  That means that he is official now.  He even gets fancy letters after his name now.  I am so proud of him!

Mine isn't as exciting, but I also found out that I passed my exam!  That just means that I can now apply for my Ohio teaching license.  Ohio has different requirements than Utah and this test was the only thing holding me back from getting my license here.  Now I can get a full-time position (except they keep laying off teachers because of budget shortages).