The Year of the Dog

I just finished reading this fun novel for children.

The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin is a fun book to read that teaches about different cultures and living in the US. I like the friendships and the experience as school and her mother's stories. The different kinds of food was interesting to hear about as well.

This is an easy read and lots of fun!

Have you heard of Dr. John R. Christopher?

Okay, a friend of mine and my Mother have referred me to Dr. John R. Christopher. I have not taken the time, yet to read over everything. I don't know if that is possible. I have been using the search option on the website and have looked up words and phrases. Very interesting so far.

The radio show sounds interesting as well under FAQ. (Wish I was in UT, listened to a few sound clips)

www.herballegacy.com

Has anyone else heard of this, experimented and had success? Please let me know.

Thanks, Amy

Hormone Creams

Okay, If you are a man you can stop reading this post!

I have been using Arbonne-Prolief now for over a year now with great results. I feel better and I am not so moody and I have a regular cycle! This is a big deal since I have never had a regular cycle so far in my life! I became an Arbonne Consultant and have purchased some of their products. If you are having a problem with your hormones and want to try something safe and different, call me and we can talk. I am not an expert and I know everyone's body is different.

Church Youth Trip-June 2008

I got the privilege of going with the youth (16-18 years old) on a church trip to Palmyra, NY and Kirtland, OH in June. What a great trip. Here are some of the pictures I took and some of my random thoughts.



This is in Kirtland. The youth were great. We had a good time touring. The youth were with the stake, the rest of us adults were all together.



Here are the Bishops. What a great group of men!



We asked the men to take a picture of us and they would not tell us when they were taking the picture. Hence, I have three pictures that are all crazy!



This is the group of youth I was with at the Palmyra Temple. It was a great experience. It was so peaceful and quiet and the view was so beautiful.



We got to go to the Sacred Grove. The youth were told to be quiet and reverent. They were to walk around, pray and read their scriptures. It was nice to stretch my legs and be still and enjoy nature. I now know a little bit of why Joseph Smith decided to pray in these woods.



I did not know this at the time but these are wild roses.



Here is the whole group of youth on top of the Hill Cumorah in NY. What a great trip. I took a lot of pictures but can not post them all.

I am very thankful that I was able to go and spend time with the youth and strengthen my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. I am thankful for my ancestors who traveled through these places and the trials they bore because of their testimonies. I hope to live up to the legacy they left me.

Ocoee River Whitewater Rafting

In May, Asher and I went whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River. We took a group of young singles from church. The weather was perfect and what a ride. Wow, it was fun. Asher and I are sitting in the back of the raft. Later on we sat in the front. I got really wet then. We did not flip the raft. Our guide looks like he came from the woods but he was great. I would love to go again. So, if you are interested in going whitewater rafting let us know because we are looking at going again in May of 2009.

Krispy Kreme

I remember my Dad bringing home doughnuts that were amazing--Krispy Kreme. I think my Dad would get a couple of dozen and then hide them so he could enjoy them later. I am starting to understand this thinking. I don't mean this as a slight against my Dad, just a fun memory. Asher surprised me and got doughnuts for us to enjoy. Thanks, Lovey you are the best! I can't remember who got the last of that doughnut.

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What's for dinner?

Hmm, what do I want to cook for dinner? I go through this every time. Some nights are easier than others. I like trying new things.

CURRIED CHICKEN BAKE

1/2 c. cornmeal 1 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. curry powder 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) chicken, cut up 1/4 c. butter, melted Combine cornmeal, brown sugar, curry powder. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Brush each chicken piece with butter. Roll in cornmeal mix to coat. Arrange chicken skin side up and so pieces don't touch in shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining corn mix. Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 50 minutes or until tender. Do not turn. 6 servings.

Here is a picture of the Curried Chicken Bake. It does not look very good but tasted great. It is similar to breaded chicken. The corn meal makes it crisp.




Asher made the Stir Fry. I love this stir fry. I like my vegetables to be crisp and they always are when Asher cooks.



I have a lot of fun trying new recipes but if the dish does not turn out how I see it in my head then I don't like the dish. Asher loved the dish and so I tried to change my thinking.
Hope you enjoy Dinner!

The Island Soap Way

I love this soap. I use it everyday. I have tried almost every kind she sells. Jonna and I know each other. Check out her website and buy some natural soap. She is supporting her husband and family because her husband had brain cancer. I grew up with her husband and he is a very good man. We are praying for them and hope the judge will order disability money to come to him. Since I had been thinking a lot about this I decided to write a post.

Island Soap Way
Check out her website!

Student T-shirt

One of my awesome students wore a very interesting shirt. My brother always find great T-shirts to wear with fun sayings on them. I have seen a couple of fun sayings on some t-shirts at school. When I say something about the shirts the kids always have a big grin on their face.

I think the last reason is my favorite. I forgot to ask the student wearing this shirt if he knew what recycle meant.










I don't know if I like the "Lost Sister" shirt, being that I am a sister with three younger brothers. They would have fun wearing this t-shirt when we were much younger.

The Computer Lab

This is where I spend most of my time.

I love learning and a computer broadens the options of what can be taught. I use the internet a lot and we have gotten to go to some really far places. For instance, dig around in the soil and shrink down to see what it would be like to be smaller than a human hair, dissect owl pellets, build electronic circuits, and much more.

Of course an awesome book can take you to some really great places too. I love to read.