Every month, Kenneth and I get together with some friends to catch up and have dinner together. This month we had it at our friends, Danny & Heather's house. The October dinner is always especially interesting...we always do a weird dinner for that night. The past 2 years have been dinners where we eat a spaghetti dinner with odd utensils, plates and cups. For instance, your "plate" for the evening may be a muffin tin, and your cup may be an 8 cup pyrex cup! This year, Heather decided to do something different...we put tableclothes on the floor and threw the spaghetti DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR and went at it! Haha! It was so great! Afterwards we carved pumpkins too!
Unfortunately I don't have the pictures now (typical) but I'll have to post some of my two cute little nephews who came to our dinner! It was so much fun! Mark, Debbie, Kendall and Melissa...we missed you guys!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Fastest Post Challenge!
So, my ffriend Rachel did this and put me as the fastest one to post on her own! I couldn't let her down!
1. Any nickname? ... Amers, Amsters, Ams, Amy-girl
2. Mother's name? .... Edythe (Edy) Shirlene
3. Favorite drink? .... Water
4. There was no 4 listed...
5. Body Piercing? .... 1 hole in each ear
6. How much do you love your job? .... It's fine...I'm more excited to be a stay at home mom
7. Birthplace? .... Merced, CA
8. Favorite vacation spot .... Bear Lake
9. Ever been to Africa ? .... No, but I would LOVE to go sometime!
10. Ever eaten just cookies for dinner? .... Probably
11. Ever been on TV? .... Not that I can think of
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? .... No! I'd be too afraid to even try!
13. Ever been in a car accident? .... Yup - 2 of them
14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? .... 4 door - I can't stand 2-door cars!
15. Can you drive a standard car? Yup!
16. Favorite pie? Um...I like banana and pumpkin
17. Favorite number? .... 24
18. Favorite movie? .... oh that's a tough one! A couple would be The Bourne series, and Where the Heart Is
19. Favorite holiday? .... Christmas!!
20. Favorite dessert? .... um...I'm not really into dessert right now...I'm not sure! Maybe cheesecake
21. Favorite food? .... homemade chips and salsa
22. Favorite day of the week? .... Toss up between Saturdays and Sundays
23. Favorite brand of body soap? .... Ivory Soap
24. Favorite toothpaste? .... Crest Scope + Whitening
25. Favorite smell? .... fresh baked bread
26. How do you relax? .... Watch movies or just talk with friends and family
27. How do you see yourself in 10 years? ... 32 with 4 or 5 kids, staying home watching over my family!
28. Furthest place you will send this message to? .... My blog readers
29. Who will post this the fastest? .... um...I don't think anyone will! Maybe Debbie or Heather
I'm Sick :-(
I hate being sick...it is the worst feeling ever! I was feeling horrible at work yesterday and ended up going home at 2. I was having the WORST sharp, intense abdominal pains ever! Let me just tell you, it is hard to get sleep when you wake up every time the pain comes! Arg! Today I am feeling a little bit better, but I'm seeing a doctor tomorrow...I don't want to find out that my appendix burst or something while I am in California over the weekend!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Busy Weekend
So, this weekend was not at all relaxing as a weekend should be! I think I woke up earlier on both Saturday AND Sunday than I ever do on the weekdays...lame.
On Saturday, Kenneth had to take the FE exam - the Fundamentals of Engineering standardized test. He has to pass the test in order to graduate, and hopefully once will be enough! His exam was from 7:15 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. So, after dropping him off, I went down to Highland, went to the temple and then spent the day chatting with Kenneth's mom. It was nice being able to just sit and chat with someone for hours on end about things going on. Good times.
After I picked up Kenneth from his exam, we went to Park City with Michael, Kim, Analee and Jose. We went and had some delicious pizza, and then watched the Warren Miller film. I didn't like the film as much as I did last year, but maybe it had to do with the fact that I was cranky because I was so tired...Warren Miller films are awesome though because you pay $17 for the movie and you get a free lift ticket to Canyons (which is worth like $75). So, now Kenneth and I will both get to go snowboarding this winter, AND Kenneth found an extra pass on the way out, so he now has TWO free passes! Whoo hoo!
Well, Sunday morning came around WAY too early...especially when you don't get in until after midnight. I had to wake up early because I had not planned my lesson for Primary yet. I ended up doing the "Wheel of Primary" where we play a game to review the principles we learned that month (in this case service). It ended up going VERY well. After church we made some rice crispy treats (YUMMY), took a nap (YEA!), made some bread, and then headed to Michael and Kim's for dinner and ice cream to celebrate Kim's birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Well, that was our weekend...it was fun, but I am super tired now...and back at work...ugh! Oh man...counting down to the next weekend...
On Saturday, Kenneth had to take the FE exam - the Fundamentals of Engineering standardized test. He has to pass the test in order to graduate, and hopefully once will be enough! His exam was from 7:15 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m. So, after dropping him off, I went down to Highland, went to the temple and then spent the day chatting with Kenneth's mom. It was nice being able to just sit and chat with someone for hours on end about things going on. Good times.
After I picked up Kenneth from his exam, we went to Park City with Michael, Kim, Analee and Jose. We went and had some delicious pizza, and then watched the Warren Miller film. I didn't like the film as much as I did last year, but maybe it had to do with the fact that I was cranky because I was so tired...Warren Miller films are awesome though because you pay $17 for the movie and you get a free lift ticket to Canyons (which is worth like $75). So, now Kenneth and I will both get to go snowboarding this winter, AND Kenneth found an extra pass on the way out, so he now has TWO free passes! Whoo hoo!
Well, Sunday morning came around WAY too early...especially when you don't get in until after midnight. I had to wake up early because I had not planned my lesson for Primary yet. I ended up doing the "Wheel of Primary" where we play a game to review the principles we learned that month (in this case service). It ended up going VERY well. After church we made some rice crispy treats (YUMMY), took a nap (YEA!), made some bread, and then headed to Michael and Kim's for dinner and ice cream to celebrate Kim's birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Well, that was our weekend...it was fun, but I am super tired now...and back at work...ugh! Oh man...counting down to the next weekend...
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
3 Day Weekend!
Last Friday I took the day off of work to enjoy a little break. We slept in a little bit, and then packed up our climbing gear! Kenneth has been wanting to climb Mt. Olympus all summer, and we had to fit it in before the snow comes! We hiked up to the base, which took about an hour, and then set up for climbing. The climb was 1,400 feet and was GORGEOUS (pictures to come). The climb up was fun, but getting down was TORTURE! It took absolutely forever! We were hoping to be down the mountain by about 4, and we didn't get back to our car until 8! Insane! I felt REALLY bad because we had a dinner appt with some friends at 5, and we were obviously a bit late...sorry guys! Once we did get down to Provo though, we spent some time with our friends Danny & Heather. We had a WONDERFUL dinner, and then we watched "The Skeleton Key" - which is a VERY odd movie...
On Saturday we headed up to Logan for the funeral of Mama Marva. The funeral went really nicely, and it was great seeing the family again. All of us grandkids sang as part of the funeral, and the eulogy and talk were wonderful. I'm really glad we were able to go.
Sunday came around, and we went to church where I gave the Sharing Time lesson on service. It was really fun, and the few kids we had (only 4 this week) were really engaged. After church we made some delicious apple crisp and took it over to Kenneth's grandma's place and we visited with her during the evening. I always love visiting her, and we have some of the best talks! Can't wait to visit her again!
Well...that was it! Did anyone else do anything fun?
On Saturday we headed up to Logan for the funeral of Mama Marva. The funeral went really nicely, and it was great seeing the family again. All of us grandkids sang as part of the funeral, and the eulogy and talk were wonderful. I'm really glad we were able to go.
Sunday came around, and we went to church where I gave the Sharing Time lesson on service. It was really fun, and the few kids we had (only 4 this week) were really engaged. After church we made some delicious apple crisp and took it over to Kenneth's grandma's place and we visited with her during the evening. I always love visiting her, and we have some of the best talks! Can't wait to visit her again!
Well...that was it! Did anyone else do anything fun?
Thursday, October 16, 2008
High School Tag
Thanks Blair for the fun tag about high school life!! I attended Woodland High School...in Woodland, CA. Go WOLVES!
1) Did you date someone from your school - nope! I was pretty much a loser and never dated
2) What kind of car did you drive - my aunt and uncle were moving up to Idaho so they gave me their own volvo!! It was...um...I think initially red...but it was all dull and the the paint was peeling and rusting off...I LOVED THAT CAR!! Thanks Duques!
3) Did you pass your driver's license test the first time? - NO! I was so distraught!! The first time I attempted, I thought I was at a 4 way stop instead of a 2 way, and the tester said that the car coming from the left had to brake as I went through the intersection...ARG! I passed the 2nd time though.
4) Were you a party animal? - HAHA! Yeah...if anyone knows me even remotely you'll know the answer to that...never attended a single party
5) Were you considered a flirt? - Nope...probably part of the reason why I never dated...then again there wasn't ever anyone I WANTED to date there!
6) Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? - None of the above
7) Were you a nerd? - THE BIGGEST EVER! It will never change
8) Were you on any varsity teams? - No, but I always wanted to play volleyball and basketball...but I was too scared to try out.
9) Did you ever get expended or expelled? - No
10) Can you still sing your fight song? - No way! I think I finally learned it by my senior year, but forgot it probably a week after graduation
11) Who were your favorite teachers? - Ms. Ayers! She was my Honors Algebra 2/Pre Cal teacher...she was AMAZING! "Amy! Emily! All you ever do is talk, talk, talk!!" Haha! She was the best!
12) Where did you sit at lunch? - At Emily's kitchen table...we walked to her house everyday for lunch
13) What is your school's full name? - Woodland Senior High School
14) School mascot and colors - Woodland WOLVES, orange and white.
15) Did you go to homecoming and who with? - Did not attend
16) If you could go back and do it again, would you? - ABSOLUTELY NOT! That's why I graduated a year early...to get away from it all! I hate the high school mentality.
17) What do you remember most about graduation? - It was windy and I was afraid my stupid cap would fall off, and that Michael forever hated me because since I graduated early, I took his 5th place standing in our class, and I got a medal and he didn't...seriously...Emily's sister dated him and 4 years later he was still talking about it!
18) Where did you go on Senior Skip Day - I went to Six Flags with Emily, Brigette, Alex, Claire and Amy M.
19) Were you in any clubs? - Yeah...all the nerdy ones; Destination Imagination, Knowledge Bowl, Anti-Tobacco Youth Coalition (madame president), and I can't remember the others.
20) Have you gained weight since then? - Nope...I'm exactly the same
21) Who was your prom date? - My friend since kindergarder, Daniel Foster
22) Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? - I don't know...since I graduated early, I didn't know too many people in my graduating class...maybe if Emily goes...
23) Did you have a job while in high school? - YUP! During the summers I was a lifeguard, and my senior year, I went to school for 1/2 the day and then worked at Gemini Bio Products...such good times!
I tag...Megz, Heather, Debbie, Melissa, and Aubrey!
1) Did you date someone from your school - nope! I was pretty much a loser and never dated
2) What kind of car did you drive - my aunt and uncle were moving up to Idaho so they gave me their own volvo!! It was...um...I think initially red...but it was all dull and the the paint was peeling and rusting off...I LOVED THAT CAR!! Thanks Duques!
3) Did you pass your driver's license test the first time? - NO! I was so distraught!! The first time I attempted, I thought I was at a 4 way stop instead of a 2 way, and the tester said that the car coming from the left had to brake as I went through the intersection...ARG! I passed the 2nd time though.
4) Were you a party animal? - HAHA! Yeah...if anyone knows me even remotely you'll know the answer to that...never attended a single party
5) Were you considered a flirt? - Nope...probably part of the reason why I never dated...then again there wasn't ever anyone I WANTED to date there!
6) Were you in band, orchestra, or choir? - None of the above
7) Were you a nerd? - THE BIGGEST EVER! It will never change
8) Were you on any varsity teams? - No, but I always wanted to play volleyball and basketball...but I was too scared to try out.
9) Did you ever get expended or expelled? - No
10) Can you still sing your fight song? - No way! I think I finally learned it by my senior year, but forgot it probably a week after graduation
11) Who were your favorite teachers? - Ms. Ayers! She was my Honors Algebra 2/Pre Cal teacher...she was AMAZING! "Amy! Emily! All you ever do is talk, talk, talk!!" Haha! She was the best!
12) Where did you sit at lunch? - At Emily's kitchen table...we walked to her house everyday for lunch
13) What is your school's full name? - Woodland Senior High School
14) School mascot and colors - Woodland WOLVES, orange and white.
15) Did you go to homecoming and who with? - Did not attend
16) If you could go back and do it again, would you? - ABSOLUTELY NOT! That's why I graduated a year early...to get away from it all! I hate the high school mentality.
17) What do you remember most about graduation? - It was windy and I was afraid my stupid cap would fall off, and that Michael forever hated me because since I graduated early, I took his 5th place standing in our class, and I got a medal and he didn't...seriously...Emily's sister dated him and 4 years later he was still talking about it!
18) Where did you go on Senior Skip Day - I went to Six Flags with Emily, Brigette, Alex, Claire and Amy M.
19) Were you in any clubs? - Yeah...all the nerdy ones; Destination Imagination, Knowledge Bowl, Anti-Tobacco Youth Coalition (madame president), and I can't remember the others.
20) Have you gained weight since then? - Nope...I'm exactly the same
21) Who was your prom date? - My friend since kindergarder, Daniel Foster
22) Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion? - I don't know...since I graduated early, I didn't know too many people in my graduating class...maybe if Emily goes...
23) Did you have a job while in high school? - YUP! During the summers I was a lifeguard, and my senior year, I went to school for 1/2 the day and then worked at Gemini Bio Products...such good times!
I tag...Megz, Heather, Debbie, Melissa, and Aubrey!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Mama Marva's Obituary
Mama Marva's obituary came out in the Logan paper today:
Woodward, Marva Painter
PROVIDENCE, Utah - Marva Painter Woodward, 74, passed away on Oct. 12, 2008, in her Providence, Utah home after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Logan, Utah, on May 20, 1934, the daughter of Mark Henry Painter and Irene Patterson. She attended Logan schools and met her husband, Kendell G. Woodward, when they were students at Utah State University. They were married in the Logan LDS Temple on Sept. 15, 1953. Marva was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as Ward Relief Society President, Stake Relief Society President, Young Women President, Primary President, and early-morning seminary teacher. Four years ago, after living with her family in Woodland, Calif., for 36 years, she and her husband, Ken, fulfilled their dream of coming back home to Cache Valley. Survivors include her husband, Ken Woodward; children, Jayne W. Adams of Woodland, Calif., Rodney K. Woodward, of Barcelona, Spain, Linda W. Burgess of Berthoud, Colo., Sharon W. Duque of Rexburg, Idaho, Susan M. Woodward of Portland, Ore., and Michael W. Woodward of Woodland, Calif.; and brothers and sisters, William H. Painter, Daphne Sharp, Robert Glade Painter, Reed B. Painter, Keith Painter, Neil Painter, Merle H. Painter and Susan Kendrick. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Ann Marie Calderon, Carlos W. Calderon, Julie I. Calderon, Anthony R. Calderon, Michael R. Adams, Nathan D. Adams, Alisha M. Adams, Tytus A. Adams, Amy M. Noyce, Michael K. Woodward, Marc J. Woodward, Christine Woodward, Michelle Woodward, Joshua R. Burgess, Brittany L. Burgess, Sarah E. Burgess, Katelyn N. Burgess, Kathryn E. Duque, Jennifer L. Duque, Annelise W. Duque, Joseph L. W. Duque, Sean Campbell-Genoves, Jacob Vignoli and Marcus R. Woodward; as well as seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 18, in the Fox Ridge LDS Chapel, 155 N. 100 East, Providence, with Bishop Steve Misener conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center Street, Logan, and at the church from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences and thoughts may be extended to the family online at http://www.allenmortuaries.net/. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. Special thanks go to Denise Ames, Stephanie Atkinson, Janine Smith and all of the nurses and volunteers at IHC Hospice.
Woodward, Marva Painter
1934-2008
PROVIDENCE, Utah - Marva Painter Woodward, 74, passed away on Oct. 12, 2008, in her Providence, Utah home after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Logan, Utah, on May 20, 1934, the daughter of Mark Henry Painter and Irene Patterson. She attended Logan schools and met her husband, Kendell G. Woodward, when they were students at Utah State University. They were married in the Logan LDS Temple on Sept. 15, 1953. Marva was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as Ward Relief Society President, Stake Relief Society President, Young Women President, Primary President, and early-morning seminary teacher. Four years ago, after living with her family in Woodland, Calif., for 36 years, she and her husband, Ken, fulfilled their dream of coming back home to Cache Valley. Survivors include her husband, Ken Woodward; children, Jayne W. Adams of Woodland, Calif., Rodney K. Woodward, of Barcelona, Spain, Linda W. Burgess of Berthoud, Colo., Sharon W. Duque of Rexburg, Idaho, Susan M. Woodward of Portland, Ore., and Michael W. Woodward of Woodland, Calif.; and brothers and sisters, William H. Painter, Daphne Sharp, Robert Glade Painter, Reed B. Painter, Keith Painter, Neil Painter, Merle H. Painter and Susan Kendrick. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Ann Marie Calderon, Carlos W. Calderon, Julie I. Calderon, Anthony R. Calderon, Michael R. Adams, Nathan D. Adams, Alisha M. Adams, Tytus A. Adams, Amy M. Noyce, Michael K. Woodward, Marc J. Woodward, Christine Woodward, Michelle Woodward, Joshua R. Burgess, Brittany L. Burgess, Sarah E. Burgess, Katelyn N. Burgess, Kathryn E. Duque, Jennifer L. Duque, Annelise W. Duque, Joseph L. W. Duque, Sean Campbell-Genoves, Jacob Vignoli and Marcus R. Woodward; as well as seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, Oct. 18, in the Fox Ridge LDS Chapel, 155 N. 100 East, Providence, with Bishop Steve Misener conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center Street, Logan, and at the church from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in the Logan City Cemetery. Condolences and thoughts may be extended to the family online at http://www.allenmortuaries.net/. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund. Special thanks go to Denise Ames, Stephanie Atkinson, Janine Smith and all of the nurses and volunteers at IHC Hospice. Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Papa Ken
I've had some requests for Papa Ken's address to send cards. If you feel so inclined, the address is below:
Ken Woodward
183 Buckingham Drive
Providence, UT 84332-9667
The funeral will be held on Saturday in Logan, UT.
Ken Woodward
183 Buckingham Drive
Providence, UT 84332-9667
The funeral will be held on Saturday in Logan, UT.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Updates...
Well, Kenneth and I became unofficial "parents" for the weekend. My Aunt Mary Margaret had her surgery this past Thursday (and is doing very well thus far) and will be in the hospital until today or tomorrow. Since she was in the hospital, and since her husband was ALSO at the hospital with her, Kenneth and I went and watched my SEVEN cousins for the weekend! We got there Friday evening (after attending a fun little Halloween party where we hung out with friends Frank & Melissa, and Ben & Jenalynn) and stayed until 5 p.m. on Sunday. The weekend wasn't too crazy...although there are 7 total, the older ones (Jasmine, Eva, Amelia and Kent) could take care of themselves, so really Kenneth and I were just having to handle the 3 little girls, Abby (9), Ada (6) and Hannah (4). Oh my goodness!! Those little girls jumped on Kenneth NON-STOP! Poor guy! Luckily he still had a lot of fun...but then again, Kenneth is just a little kid himself sometimes! Haha! It was great seeing him interact with them. Too bad I was reduced to the evil one who made them do their chores and homework, shower, put them to bed, etc...oh well...they are too young to stay mad for very long! It was fun being with them and stepping into that "mother" role for awhile...though I don't ever want to be a real mother with that many so fast!!
In other news...I found out Sunday morning that my grandma, Mama Marva passed away. She has been battling cancer for many years. About 6 months ago, they actually gave her only a week or two to live, but she held on for much longer than that (Papa...sorry I didn't call you guys on Sunday...it was really hectic with the kids). I know that she was tired...physically and emotionally, and I know she is in a better place, surrounded by loved ones who have preceeded her. I feel sad for her husband, Papa Ken...I know his heart is breaking. I am so grateful for my knowledge of the Plan of Salvation though. I am grateful to know that families are an eternal unit of Heavenly Father's plan, and that we can all be together again if we are faithful. That knowledge gives me such peace. I'm grateful for it. I'm grateful for Mama Marva and for all that I learned from her. I loved all the dinners we had together while living in Woodland, and that she took me in and loved me as any grand-daughter when Pa and Jayne got married. I love her. She was and is one incredible woman! I can't wait to see her again someday!
In other news...I found out Sunday morning that my grandma, Mama Marva passed away. She has been battling cancer for many years. About 6 months ago, they actually gave her only a week or two to live, but she held on for much longer than that (Papa...sorry I didn't call you guys on Sunday...it was really hectic with the kids). I know that she was tired...physically and emotionally, and I know she is in a better place, surrounded by loved ones who have preceeded her. I feel sad for her husband, Papa Ken...I know his heart is breaking. I am so grateful for my knowledge of the Plan of Salvation though. I am grateful to know that families are an eternal unit of Heavenly Father's plan, and that we can all be together again if we are faithful. That knowledge gives me such peace. I'm grateful for it. I'm grateful for Mama Marva and for all that I learned from her. I loved all the dinners we had together while living in Woodland, and that she took me in and loved me as any grand-daughter when Pa and Jayne got married. I love her. She was and is one incredible woman! I can't wait to see her again someday!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Free Handbags!
Hey! I found this awesome website that is giving away free purses!! They are giving one away on the hour for the next 24 hours! You can see the website here:
http://www.handbagplanet.com/
Check it out!!
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Check it out!!
Monday, October 6, 2008
General Conference
General Conference was AMAZING! I felt the Spirit testifying of truth with each and every talk. I heard and felt exactly what I needed to get through the trials of life my family and I are enduring at this time. It seemed like every talk was focusing back to the basics of faith, hope, charity, and the Atonement of Christ. All the leaders acknowledged that there are and will be hard times, but that no matter how far we stumble and fall, the way has been prepared for us to GET BACK UP and to receive exaltation through the Atonement of Christ. They spoke about how we must not let despair get to us. The Lord has promised that will have have joy 100x greater than any sorrow we have ever experience. I know that the Lord hears and answers our prayers, and I KNOW that his promises are sure. I know that if we are able to endure the trials of our lives with an eternal perspective, then no matter how hard things are, we will be blessed. The Lord has SUCH joy in store for us, if we can just endure the trials of life. I am so grateful for this knowledge, and am grateful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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