The Big 27

Can you BELIEVE that I am 27? I can't. For some reason my brain stopped maturing at 22 and I am currently stuck in the year 2005. Last year to commemorate my turning 26 I came up with 26 interesting Nersey facts this year I thought it might be a good idea to list my accomplishments (before the number gets to much higher and I will really need to tush in gear). So without further delay I bring you the 27 BIGGEST accomplishments of my short life!
1. I am funnier then all of my sisters, I have heard this from several sources ladies and I think deep down you know this is true... oh and I am Moms favorite.
2. I have made Thanksgiving in two foreign countries, Russia and Texas
3. I was the First Girl in Utah's Girls State to be impeached (probably because I am a Democrat)
4. I can name all of the counties in Utah
5. I have NEVER voted Republican
6. I married the love of life
7. I graduated from Seminary (with the help of A LOT of make up packets)
8. My high school swim coach used to affectionately call me Rudy because I tried so hard but would never make it to State
9. I have seen Lennon on display
10. I graduated from the University of Utah in Health Promotion and Education
11. I gave birth to the sweetest and funniest person I have ever met
12. I can recreate Cafe Rio pork Salad complete with tomatillo dressing
13. I can swim for over an hour without stopping
14. I am the only person in my home that knows where every single object is at any given moment
15. My dog is devoted to me
16. I can not only count to ten in Spanish I can also order an assortment of juices, thank you Sesame Street
17. I can go up to 6 months and sometimes longer without a speeding ticket
18. I have a higher credit score then my husband
19. The longest I have ever ran without stopping was 13 miles
20. I made through child birth without swearing or blaming my husband (OK so that is probably more of an accomplishment for the guy who gave me my epidural)
21. I have read the book of Mormon....twice
22. I have grown my own vegetables for 2 Summers and plan on doing so again this year
23. I keep a tidy house despite my toddler tornado
24. I can navigate around my new city without the help of my GPS
25. I can spell words in a variety of interesting ways
26. I read about 12 or more books a year
27. I have a wonderful family
Also I want to extend a very happy Birthday to my favorite brother and twin, Happy Birthday B!

Bring on Spring!!!

I know it is only February 13 but I am so done with snow! In the Salt Lake valley we were fortunate to have 5 incredible sun filled days. My spring fever is out of control all I can think about is sneaking down to southern Utah to beach myself on top of some red rock to burn that sunshine into my soul. Today started well enough, light jacket weather, some wind but now, BUT NOW, there is thick slimmy snow falling! Don't get me wrong snow is wonderful during the holidays and I know that I live in a desert and need snow pack so I can water my flowers and swim in the summer time but really in my horemonal state I started to cry when I was driving to class this afternoon I felt like spring would never come. When I think of my childhood all of my best memories were full of sunshine I cannot recal one blistery stormy day among them. I am ready for good times on the lake, taking naps on hikes, and sitting out side on a lazy summer night.