Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Busy week

There is too much to blog about, lots on my mind. Here's a quick rundown of my thoughts swirling 'round:
1. Lost - woah, season premiere! I was watching in the dark while Aki slept, and I let out a full-on scream at one point (Jacob's cabin/eye, for those of you who watch). I can't wait until Thursday night, and I hate that there are only 8 episodes.

2. Financial Peace - Last week, Aki and I headed a fireside for our ward to show Dave Ramsey's free "Super Savers" seminar. We had a great turnout, with a lot of interest, so we will be starting a Financial Peace University course here in Tooele, to start later this month. I highly recommend looking into it…I will post more on it later.

3. I hate snow.

4. Wedding Bells. My cousin Marcus (Bell) was married on Saturday, here in Salt Lake, to a girl from Tooele. The whole thing was really beautiful and very nice, held in one of SLC's old mansions. I enjoyed seeing my Bell and Whiting relatives, and eating fantastic wedding cake, of course. I am thrilled for Marcus and Cortney…they are so much in love. And I'm jealous of them, honeymooning in Cancun right now. What I would give for some sun!

Marcus and cousin Emily

Marcus and the new Mrs.

5. Super Bowl. I really didn't have a preference, but was that an exciting finish or what? That's when football's fun to watch.

6. Stranded in Provo. Coinciding with the S.B. on Sunday was my niece Alli's b-day party (yummy food and b-day cake, once again!). It was snowing so much I was afraid to leave and make the trek back to Tooele. So I stayed there, the kids too…we left Aki stranded with no car at his Super Bowl party. He said he'd make it home somehow (what a guy). Nothing like a spontaneous sleepover with the cousins on a school night. Thanks, Cord and Heidi, for accommodating us…it was really fun hanging out with you!

7. Super Tuesday. I think tonight's news reports will be quite the entertainment (at least for a nerd like me). Looking forward to it.

I knew it, I KNEW it.

I've always felt "pregnant brain" was a real and valid excuse. I personally experience it…I've wondered if, along with the calcium and iron the baby leeches from you, it takes a few brain cells here and there.

Now there is scientific proof, ladies! Click to read "Pregnancy does cause memory loss, study says" on CNN.com.

Oh! I forgot to tell you (see? I tell ya, it's pregnant brain)…I went to the doctor today and heard the little one's heartbeat, much to my relief. I'm out of the first trimester now, and really hoping for some nausea relief soon.

Is that an awesome picture or what? I need a dress like that.