One reason they should have recess at the office...

Four square!




I mean, talk about a morale booster. At least for the person who was reigning A-square champ when it was time to go back inside.

...From Nashville to Norway, Bonaire to Zimbabwe, Chicago to Czechoslovakia and back!

It all started a few months ago, when Jeff and I found the board game of "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego" at the DI for $2. Not long after, "Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego" appeared on top of it in our game closet - this one a Savers find. The next addition to our Geography family was clear - it had to be the Leapfrog Explorer Interative Globe. My family has one, given to us a few years ago by my grandparents. It is the best. toy. ever.

On one side of the dial, there is the educational section. You can compare population of two countries, hear music selections from different cultures, capitals, currency, the flying time from one place to another - the list goes on and on. But on the other side of the dial is where the fun truly begins. You can go head to head on your knowledge of where certain countries, capitals, states, etc. are. Four 45-second rounds, 1 intensely fun game.
If you come over, we will play it with you. But be warned, we are now geography pros. I had Jeff telling me about the latest Geography Bee winners the other day. This is serious.

One year!

Hard to believe that our one year anniversary has already come and gone! Jeff and I spent a relaxing weekend up in Park City together to celebrate, full of tennis, swimming, and shopping. We were also able to enjoy the top of our wedding cake, which was surprisingly good for being a year old!

So many things have happened and changed in the past year. It hasn't always been easy, but this first year of marriage was definitely a lot of fun!

It's about time

So Here's what I think. Linnea is the only one that posts on this blog. I think it's about time that I start putting my thoughts out there too! WHO'S WITH ME! . . . . (cricket sounds) Well, it might just be me, but I thought I'd do this for fun. . . .


FREE MONDAY NIGHT MOVIES!

(Linnea says I don't publicize enough)

Every Monday Night at my work, Tahitian Noni International, we have free movie showings. Free. Gratis. Zero. $0.00. Nada.
They start at 6:30 pm and we give away free soft chews! If you haven't tried any, just let me know, and I can get you some. They're good!


















One of the coolest things is that I get to choose the movies! So if you want to see one of your favorite movies on our 16 foot big screen, let me know! It does have to be family friendly, and you have to invite as many people as you know. :-)

Next Monday, May 11th we're going to show Madagascar then May 18th Madagascar 2, which I heard is hilarious!



There's only one problem . . . . These movie nights might be going away! We're kind of doing a trial to see if it's worth it or not. Before I had this job I always thought, "Monday Night Movies. Wow. That sounds like a great idea! I'd like to go to that . . ." BUT I NEVER WENT! So if you are like I was, Get over yourself! Ha ha, j/k. Just come. Or if you can't, let people know.

I think it would be even just a cool friend get together where we get to watch whatever movie we wanted to together and have fun! What do you think? Let me know. Thanks.

Photography!

Yesterday I found out that I was accepted into BYU's Photography program! I'm so excited. It will mean a lot more school (instead of graduating next semester) but this is what I really want to do, so it will definitely be worth it.
If you haven't already seen it, I have a photography blog, too. Check it out!.

An Evening with President Monson

Jeff and I had an awesome opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new replica of the original Deseret News Room at the Crandall Historical Printing Museum tonight. It was actually my dad who was invited to the event, but since he couldn't go we decided to take his place. :-) (Thanks Dad!) When we got there I, being a woman, was directed up to the front row - where the last seat available was exactly front and center. Jeff, as a man, had to stand in the back - which was great actually, because he had the camera and was able to get some great shots for us.
We learned a lot about the first printing press and Guttenberg and typesetting and all sorts of stuff. President Monson, being a printer himself back in the day, was the guest of honor. They had him pull the "devil's tail" to print a sheet of the Bible in Latin. We enjoyed the chance to hear him speak some before he cut the ribbon.
Afterward we headed over to the Mariott to enjoy a wonderful dinner. We were quite thrilled to discover that since our tickets were under my dad's name, we had prime seating - front and center once more. :-) We were right by the podium, about 5 feet from President Monson the whole time. We were at a table with other Deseret News people, seated right next to Mr. Cannon and his wife. We got to hear some really beautiful musical numbers and President Monson spoke again. He told all sorts of funny stories, and it was really interesting to get to hear him just speak and cover all sorts of topics - whatever came to his mind, really - instead of a set address. For example, President Monson says his bedtime is after Perry Mason wins his case. He likes winners, and Perry Mason always wins. Ha. Jeff and I are Perry Mason fans too, so we enjoyed that. :-) He also told a very amusing story about when Elder McConkie attempted to add 2 more Articles of Faith to the Book of Mormon.
All in all, it was a very enjoyable evening, and we feel very lucky to have had the chance to be a part of it.
The Replica of the original Deseret News printing press -

President Monson cuts the ribbon -

This picture shows my prime time seating - I'm the blonde head in the front row. :-)

Here President Monson pulls the devils tail -

And then shows off the sheet that he inked -

Happy 50th Birthday Dad

Dad's 50th Birthday Video
by LinneaAnne