District Science Fair

Morgan & Katie in front of their project, "Just Chillin'"
(Not referring to what they are doing, but the name of their project)

Award Ceremony
Katie (second from left) & Morgan (third from left)

The girls look like Olympic Gold Medalists!

Congratulations to Morgan and Katie for moving on from the Alpine District Science Fair to Central Utah's Science & Engineering Fair! This will make THE 4th YEAR IN A ROW for Morgan. I don't emphasize that to brag, it's more a proud grumble. :) Anyone who knows me, knows the kids' yearly science projects have become my nemesis.

I have to admit that between my "OCD perfectionism" and Morgan's "teen attitude" we did not see eye-to-eye this year. So....I chose to let go of the situation and Morgan and Katie completed the project all by themselves. I have a feeling that makes their win feel that much better, as it should.

This is the first time Morgan has participated in a "group" project and she really enjoyed having her good friend next to her to keep her company through out the judging process. With the iPod, throwing candy and making fun of judges, it sounded more like a party than a science fair. Way to go girls! Thanks for working hard and excelling at all you do.

Valentines

My "Bobbie," aka Joe, is so awesome to me! He sent these beautiful flowers to my job so the "new girl would get flowers." He said, "Gotta have my lady feelin loved at the office." Isn't he sweet?

The girls in the office LOVED his note. Here's the background: My mother used to send out cute cards for all the holidays. Since she sent out so many, she'd shorten her words so there was less to write. She'd send us sweet Valentines cards that said, "HAPPY V.D." We'd just laugh and laugh. Finally we had to explain to her that "V.D." was not a good thing.

Anyway....fast forward. Joe's card on his flowers said:

Happy V.D.
Sorry about the rash.
Bobbie

He always keeps me laughing!! Love you honey.

Nephew's Wedding

The cute newlyweds - Jordan & Avalon (she's gonna love that face she's making)

The cultural hall got a "Napa Valley outdoor cafe" makeover.

Look at those cute love birds. (I meant the picture, silly.)

My sister, Tammy, did a great job choosing the decor and her husband, Randy, was the mastermind behind the construction of this gazebo/tent of light. It looked truly amazing.

Me and my honey resting our feet.

We had a fun weekend in St. George celebrating my Nephew, Jordan's, marriage. After a LONG day of helping my sister set up for the reception and then taking it down later that night, I've decided I will begin to convince my children at a young age that receptions are not necessary. I will bribe with money! $500 towards gifts and we'll pay for their honeymoon, anywhere they want to go. (I'm serious as a heart attack!)

The weekend was short but nice. Congratulations Jordan & Avalon. We love you!

Kids' Adventures

This has been a busy week in the Weight house. (Work, carpool, activity days, scouts, young womens, friend's birthday....you get the idea.) How do we all survive this week after week? Here are just a few pics of our crazy kiddos.

Kelsey having fun with "Crazy Hair Day"

Isn't she coo coo?

Jake at Pack Meeting on his can stilts

Jake's Wolf Den put on a cute skit. Here he's showing off his Alien Mask. (Mr. Four Eyes) Jake was in charge of lighting and sound effects for the skit and loved it!

Holy Cuteness!

Can you say CUTE!!!

Front view

Print on back

It's hard to admit when you are not good (or even remotely adequate) at a skill. But I must admit, sewing it NOT on my radar of talents I possess. My mom could sew, my sisters can sew, and I can sit at the sewing machine and make a mess! Seriously, my mother and I would sit and laugh our heads off while I sewed. I spent more time with a seam ripper removing my work, than I did actually sewing. Even to this day I sit down to hem or fix something (since that is all I dare try) and I start giggling thinking of my mother and me.

Thank Heavens my lack of talent was not passed on to my children. Morgan took a sewing class this past semester and was so good at it. I am thrilled. She sewed this apron and I think it is adorable. Who wouldn't want to wear that? I wanted to share it with everyone before I mailed it off today. She decided to give it as a Christmas gift but had to wait till she got it graded and back from the teacher before we could send it. (Yes, she got an A.) Hence...a belated Christmas gift.

Way to go Morgan. Just think, someday maybe you and I can sit at the sewing machine and you can sit and giggle while you help me sew.

Bitter Sweet "Last Night"

Well, "last night" was my "last night" at Timpanogos Hospital Women's Center. It was SO bitter sweet. It has been a fantastic first nursing job. There are many things I've loved about my job (co-workers, patients and the babies) and a few things I haven't enjoyed so much (12 hour shifts, graveyards, some co-workers and patients). Just teasing! (At least I didn't mention the babies.) I know my co-workers are sad.....First the Breastfeeding Nazi.....and now me.

Thanks to everyone I've worked with. I wish I would have taken my camera to work with me for a week so I could have gotten pics of everyone. You are truly my friends and I love ya! You will be missed.

My gal pal, Alisha....what will you do without me harassing you? Now who can "spill the beans" and get us ALL in trouble?!? You know you'll miss me.

Melody and Marianne - Who can forget you running around the desk until you got a full mile in for the night?? And Marianne, your slip in the parking lot and the snow angel you made were priceless. Thanks for the laughs.

Christina - I realize I'm DEAD for posting this pic, but it's worth it, you cute momma! Remember when you sent me a fake poo in the tubing system?? hee. I love ya & will miss you!

Thanks Nancy, Kelley and Sara for coming in at 6:00 am and making me look like "heck warmed over!" You have been fabulous to work with. I'll miss you all!

Now, on to my next adventure! I'll be starting February 1st as a Patient Care Coordinator for Central Utah Cancer Clinic. I am SO EXCITED to move on to this next experience. I know this job brings with it much heartache, but it seems your greatest sorrows also bring your greatest joys. I'm hoping to give the compassion and care that I was looking for when I chose to be a nurse and to use my skills to help the human race. Wish me luck!