Those Darned Kids...

HEY SisterS! So fun to hear what's going on with you! I am in Idaho, missing out on fun 5k' s but not missing out on eating A LOT of food- It's gotten to the point where I'm in a constant state of fear of throwing up on myself... sad, yes. Also, true... :)

I have been spending the 'ole TDay with one my goodest friends and her family. All of which include, 4 young'ins. Kids are a funny bunch. So honest! That's what I like about them.

One of our other friends came for the Turkey Celebration and we decided that we needed the 6 and 7 year olds to walk on our backs while we layed on the floor. After all, eating all that food requires relaxation- and what better way than to teach young children to serve their elders (aka... us).

Now, my friend is a very active, yoga doing, wilderness treking- kind of girl- who is about half my size. Whilst lying on the floor, the 6 & 7 year old brother -n- sister pair walked on our backs. They were making a game of it, trying to devise ways of holding hands to balance and not fall off. I hear them start to communicate a plan (which sounds a lot like bickering :) "I'm much better at balancing, you go walk on the little one's back"... "No, I think I'll walk on the big one, you walk on the little one"... FYI - I'm the "Big One". Ha!

More than their wobley attempts and balancing (or running on my back) to get out the kinks... cracking up over being called "the big one" removed any stress I was feeling. That probably was the first time in a long time that being the "big one" felt like an asset. They both wanted to walk on me, I think because there was more of a surface space to work with. :) So here's my hommage to children and they're honesty. This picture I've included epitomizes their relationship as brother and sister... And probably what my relationship with EVERY man in the universe looks like. So here's to honesty, a cracked back, and TDay dinner!

Have a Goo' One! I sure will! Much Love!

Thankfulness

1. That I didn't burn my townhouse down last Sunday when I was trying to get all Betty Crockerish and cook some downhome breadsticks in the oven...by placing the butter in the oven while on the phone...butter overflowed and what ensued was a mist of smoke... the smoke alarm and fanning smoke with cookie sheets as guests arrived...thanks to my good friends Mir and Megs for laughing with me (or at me) and assisting in the fanning process also to our neighbor Dion who let me cook my half baked breadsticks in her oven...so I guess the multitasking should be kept out of the kitchen....thanks for eating the food and not complaining I'm learning how to be a good housewife, but I think Megs makes the best stay at home roommate so I will leave the homemaking tasks to her (except crochetting around burp rags)

2. For my friends who got up at the butt crack of dawn 6AM on a freakin' Holiday in the fridgid cold to run The HUMAN RACE 5k for a good cause....Marie I can't forget your serenade "Its the final countdown" and "its just another manic monday" thanks Scott for driving us in your warm car and for not making us run as fast as you did...I would have died killed over...Jodi we missed you hope you get feeling better

3. For my WONDERFUL family...we can have fun no matter what we are doing like watching a movie...Kirt I can still hear your laugh during Enchanted when the Prince James Marsden pops out of the manhole...and the talking chipmunk...thanks for always being fun and easy to talk to..thanks mom for putting last minute plans for the movie together. I am grateful I have a family I can laugh with, sing with, pray with, play with, and just hang out and talk with...it was a wonderful Thanksgiving and thanks to Corinne's friend Lacey who taught us a new card game and my cute little grandma and her sincere prayer of gratitude for her family and the free country which we live in...Melissa thanks for helping us remember and write down what we are thankful for...I love my wonderful family...thanks for loving me unconditionally

4. My Heavenly FAther who loves me and helps me to understand my value who I am and what my potential is and for his son who paid the price for my mistakes that I may change have peace and love in my life

5. And I am thankful I don't have EVERYTHING I want so I can look forward to blessings coming in the future....

Grateful list

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I thought that because it is Thanksgiving, that Iwould jot down my grateful list. I have lots to be thankful for, but I will try and limit it to just a few (or so)

1. The first one has to be The Gospel Of Jesus Christ. What kind of person would I be without it? It truly is the wind in my sail, which propels me forward. It gives me hope when all else fails. It lets me know that I have worth and value--nothing else can give you that. It gives me the courage to push forward when I feel afraid to do so. And because of the Good News---I know that I get to see my mom and dad again and oh, how I long for that glorious reunion. Nothing, but nothing can replace that. I am indeed grateful.

2. I love my Savior and my Heavenly Father (maybe they should be in the first). I know they love me. I am grateful that I have the chance to better understand my relationship with them. I am grateful for the things which they have blessed me.

3. My Family!! I love them oodles and oodles. I, Megan, having been born of goodly parents......I know my parents weren't perfect, but I look at the kind of person that I am today and I give gratitude for them, mostly my mom for she raised four wonderful kids on her own and did a pretty good job at it! I love my brother and sisters. I was blessed with a wonderful childhood and most of my great memories included my siblings. Course, I am still a bit miffed that Michael cut my fingernails off in the middle of the night, but I still love him. I love getting together with them. We have so much fun. I miss them when I don't get to see them as much. I truly feel like Heavenly Father put the four of us together because He knew what things we would be faced with and knew that we would watch out for each other. Thanks!

4. My friends! I love them all so much. Again, Heavenly Father has blessed me abundantly in this area. He gave me friends that would love me no matter what. I am grateful to them for showing me kindness and including me in their families lives. It means more to me than I can ever express. And.....we have way too much fun. I have enjoyed this journey because my friends are crazy and kooky like me! You all are wonderful and beautiful. And, Camille I am grateful that you came and talked to me after my Sunday School lesson. Thanks for your persistance in being my friend. "Because I knew you I have been changed for good!"

5. I'll just jot down a few here: my job, my warm bed, chapstick, lotion, Mister Rogers, Neil Diamond, hot chocolate, funky jewelry and tights, kisses from nieces and nephews, kisses from boys, emails, laughter, warm showers, exclamation points, running, ipods, Jeremy Bills (he makes my hair look sassy), co workers, road trips, cheap tickets, footloose, Zac Efron, Patrick Dempsey, dancing, library, books, blankets, Hennessey's giggle, oatmeal, gum, nail polish, autumn leaves, my education, Christmas season, home and visiting teachers, Bishoprics, smiles, people who let me merge in traffic, skirts, pajamas, pictures, music, toilets, Stella (my car--she's a trooper!), blogging, general conference talks, laughing so hard you almost pee your pants, dancing in Gold's with Kristin, dreams, strawberry shortcake nightlights, chocolate, flirty, food and on and on and on!

Thank you all for being a part of my life!

Caution

Just a friendly reminder not to go too overboard with the feasting tomorrow, tempting as it may be.

And I have to say how thankful I am for all of the beautiful women in my life. You make so many things better because you are a part of them. May we all remember how blessed we are.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Marie

Denied???!

I was watching one of the little entertainment shows tonight and they announced the much coveted title of, "The Sexiest Man Alive!" I waited with baited breath hoping, oh how I was hoping..............MATT DAMON?!!! What?

Brother Dempsey was denied. His crown, yet again, will gather cobwebs and rust.

How can this be?---he truly is BEAUTIFUL!!

I am just waiting for him to come to his senses, leave his lovely wife and three children and fall madly in love with me! It could happen...........on Fantasy Island (if they ever brought that show back).....sigh!

The Green & White Tights Declaration!!!

As a wise but mean Pieman once said...

"I'm the Peculiar Purple Pieman from Porcupine Peak, ya ta ta ta ya ta ta ya ta ta cha!"
-Purple Pieman

Sister Shortcakes!

You make me laugh! I have never seen that shortcake picture before! I think we need to start a secret club called GAWT (Green & White Tight) Club.

From this day forward- when a dire situation arises such as (but not limited to); when boys are dumb, your car breaks down, you can find no one to go 80's rock the house dancing with...

I suggest the following course of action- put on the GAWT and dance like a maniac!

All those that concur, say "Aye"....

Crankypants, party of ONE, your table is ready!

Reminisce with me! There I stood in my crisp, just fresh out of the package, tuxedo shirt, bow tie, white apron (kind of like a dork dot), and a enthusiastic smile. I was ready for my first day as a dinner server at an assisted living place. The first gentleman I met is Joe. "The nicest guy you'll meet, " exclaims my boss, "Is that so!" I say. Joe greets me and gives me the best hearty handshake I have come across in a while. I like him already. I notice on his shirt pocket he is wearing a patriotic ribbon. "Joe," I ask him " Are you a veteran?" " Why yes, " he proudly answers. "Well, Happy Veteran's Day to you, Joe!" " This girl is already a keeper, " Joe tells my boss. As Joe is walking off, he tells me that if I EVER need a dance, he is ready! I just might talk him up on his offer. I silently bear my oldmanamony and then walk back into the kitchen.
I meet and take the mostly nice people's orders. And then.........in walks Ms. Crankypants! I should have known that she was trouble by the way she drew on her eyebrows. They seemed to say to me, "You better watch out because I have my crankypants on and Hell hath no Fury like a woman ready to eat!" I sidled up to her table, making every attempt to NOT talk to her eyebrows, but to look at her eyes instead (Oh, it was hard....) "Can I get you something to drink?" I politely ask her. "Do you know how to mix half orange juice and half cranberry juice?" She asks with a hint of disdain. "Um.......yea, half orange juice and half cranberry." I wanted to reply back, but instead I said, " I think I can manage that!"
I get her the rocket science juice and then took her order. She wanted the Lemon Pepper Fish, but with no pasta. Coming right up! The dining room was hopping and people were chatting away as they sipped on drinks and slurped their Asiago Soup. Yes, I proudly said to myself, I can do this! Then, the GLITCH! The orders were taking FOREVER to get out. What was a new girl like me to do? So, I went into the bathroom and cried buckets and buckets--hee hee! Kidding! Do you actually think that I would CRY over orders not getting out? Come on, I have been bitten before! I am much tougher than that. I just waited patiently, tapped my toe occasionally, and mentally made the chef go faster! Didn't help. What did Ms. Crankypants do every time I walked out the double doors? "Where's my order?" She would bark out! Woof woof woof woof woof! I would just smile and say in my polite voice, "It is coming out soon!" " I have been waiting LONG enough!" okay. Then from the table kittycorner is my NEW best friend (sorry ladies!), Beau and well, Beau hears the groans coming from Ms. Crankypants' table and this is his response," They oughta kick that dumb blonde out of here that stupid *&$#@ (censored--he didn't really say asterick, and, dollar sign, pound sign, and at sign). I wanted to howl with laughter, but instead got him a refill of hot tea. Beau, this is for you! Three Cheers!
I got Ms. Crankypants' fish and set it proudly in front of her. "This is not what I ordered." She barks AGAIN! Woof Woof Woof Woof......The sweet lady sitting across from her tells her that indeed it is. She begins to eat. "Where's the sauce for the fish?" " Well, where's my huge tip that you are going to leave me for dealing with you and your cranky eyebrows?" I get her the sauce, she eats the darn fish, a cookie, and slips quietly back to her room to rest and hopefully remove her eyebrows and her crankypants! Thank you, for making my first day memorable! You can bet your bottom dollar that I will be coming back for more. Oh, and next time you choose to parade around in your crankypants, just know that I have brought my baseball bat and will be hitting those things right out of the ball park! Can I get an AMEN!

*please note that I have changed names because I got in trouble for mentioning the place I work at and could possibly lose my job--oops! It was dumb and I apologize for it!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

There are quite a few simple things to enjoy in life -- re-runs of "Charles in Charge," crimped hair, pegged pants. But one of the best things to enjoy is dancing to great music from the 80s with your good friends. Some of the beautiful women got to have such an experience Saturday night.

One of the Single Adult wards hosted a dance that promised great music from the best decade for dance music. Sure enough, there were some totally killer tunes--Footloose, Take on Me, Thriller. Unfortunately, the DJ wasn't paying as close attention to his mix as he should have because there were a couple of repeats. I mean, I love "Crazy for You" by Madonna, but I don't want to hear it twice in an hour. Come on.

A definite positive at the dance was the number of fellas who asked girls to dance. It's always nice to see that there are guys not stuck in the 14-year-old mentality of being afraid to touch or talk to girls. Were all the guys crush-worthy? No, but we had a blast, and that's what matters.

And, of course, the beautiful women were the most sought-after and watched group there. It's no longer surprising that when we go out and shake our money-makers, the wondering crowd stands in awe of how much enjoyment we glean from attending the same event as them. We may not have been the best dancers in the room, but there was no one having more fun than us.

So, when will the next dance-a-thon be? Not sure. But if anyone out there knows of a dance that will give us the chance, let us know, and we'll be there.

Ladies, it was a pleasure. Now I gotta cut loose, footloose.

Marie

Smurf Colored Cupcakes!

Hola Amigos,

You guys are the coolest! Tonight was the beginning of a new tradition-- reading conference talks and espousing rich doctrinally sound insights...:) Or as Camille put it "friend-a-monies"... or as Megan put it, "standing outside on the front porch in my underwear"- hey, wait a minute... those aren't insights. Are they?

Truthfully, it was great. We discussed Elder Oaks' talk entitled; "Good, Better, Best" (http://lds.org/conference/talk/display/0,5232,23-1-775-38,00.html) from the October 2007 conference. It was a good discussion and I felt the spirit many times.

We talked about the Savior, we talked about truth, we talked about being good, and we organized some other uplifting activities for the end of the year. I have been blessed with great friends who have wonderful testimonies of the gospel and who want to share it.

I just want to say thank you to everyone who was there and who had something uplifting to say. Thank you to; Megan for talking about the importance of having family meals together, to Marie for talking about the importance of having the spirit in our lessons, to Camille for talking about striving to be good, to Jodi for speaking of family bonds, Breck for talking about loving your son and striving to be good, and to Scott for talking about implementing empathy. I learned something from all of you.

I learned a lot! What a blessing all of you are in my life! Thank you! I missed the ones that weren't able to come tonight! Until next month! :)

Goodnight,
Kris

I FEEL ENCHANTED!!

Tonight I finally got a chance to just ENJOY the good life by sitting back and watching a good chick flick. MY RATING is 5 stars....plenty of handsome Princes' (who doesn't love Patrick Dempsey--some people have been known to drool over him), Princesses in distress, breaking into to song for every occasion, and everyone knows the same dance. Oh and we can't forget the forrest creatures there at your beckon call. Just the way life should be. Anyway I realized the joy that living life brings. SING OUT LOUD SO PEOPLE LOOK AT YOU and DANCE LIKE YOU HAVE LEG WARMERS ON.....LOVE WITH ALL YOUR HEART and don't be afraid to BEING ANNOYINGLY HAPPY!!! Pull back the chairs, put on your tights and leotard and turn the FOOTLOOSE up loud!!

What can I say?

I love my job! I love the children that I teach! One girl, Anika, that is in my class is slowly making it to the top of my favorite kid list and this is why: So, I try to keep contact with the parents on a daily basis(try is the key word) and I genenrally email Anika's mom on a daily basis. Anika says the best things and I can't help but laugh out loud. The other day she was in the bathroom and she said, "I am as hot as a rainforest!" What the? Or one of my favorites was when I asked the kids if a particular picture was a vehicle or not and in her best loud voice she replied, "NO, IT IS NOT A BEHICLE!" Love it! I always tell Anika's mom the great things that come out of her mouth because if I love them, chances are, she will too. She told me that this morning as Anika was getting ready she said (and I quote)"Megan is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!" Thank you, child! You have now moved up the list to become star student! Hey, isn't it true that child never lie??? I just think this further adds to the fact that I am and will always be a beautiful woman! Thank you, Anika for recognizing that it totally made my day!

I am a peice of crap & a Goddess!

We should strengthen each other! We are beautiful loving daughters of a divine being, why shouldn't we support one another and have lasting friendships? This is a blog about life! It's about living and loving and anything else we want it to be about! So write on my friends! We have a lot to look forward to! :)