Empty Nesters

We have had Roy's younger sister living with us for the last two months. She was going to ISU doing their Nail tech program. She moved back to their parents house Friday leaving us with an empty nest. i love Rachel but am glad to have things like the way they were. It was like having a kid here, asking when dinner was and laundry soap and toilet paper disappeared much faster. And never had any time with just Roy. they would leave and get home the same time. it made me realize that i should enjoy this time of not having kids because there is no going back after you do.

New callings

Roy and I are no longer teaching the Valiant 10 class. I am now moving to sunbeams (these are the kids I was with in Nursery) and Roy is 2nd counselor in the Elder's quorum. Our three girls looked like they weren't happy about the change Sunday. :( They are sweet girls and will continue to do well.

Diet!

So I started the "South beach Diet" about a month ago and have lost 14 lbs. I Kind of got scared after a wellness exam for insurance said that my triglyceride level was a 412 when it should be less than 150. as much as i want to be diabetic and what not, I'll thin i will pass. I did this diet in High school and lost 30 lbs and kept it off for quite a while, until food became my therapist again. But i thought I'd let you all know that i am trying to revamp my health.

Jared's 21st b-day cake

Plants vs. Zombies birthday cake. You can't tell by his dorky face but he really did like it.

Roy's birthday cake

After Amber left on her mission, I am now force to re-start the learning process of cake decorating. This was Roy's 26th birthday cake. I decided to make one since he hasn't had a cake since we've been married, I know, I'm slacking. I was actually surprised at how fast I was able to do this. My uncle Craig wants me to make him a cake for his birthday as well. :)
I now have to start figuring how to make a cake for my brother's birthday in 2 weeks. I have an idea.....

Gnomes!!!!

My mother-in-law and I made these for my friends, Scott & Jackie's baby, Tristan. They are gnome fans and I thought this would be a fun toy for their baby boy growing up!

Freaking Flaming Fun

Tuesday night I was coming home from Blackfoot. I stopped at the railroad crossing about two blocks from my house when i noticed sparks flying out from the truck (it was really windy). I thought i had just ground some metal or something so i pulled over the tracks but it kept sparking. i stopped the truck and noticed that is was smoking. i turned the truck off and got out. I looked around the truck trying to figure what was going on. Then the flames started, and that is when I called 911. by the time the fire engines got there, the flames where close to 20 ft. Oh and towing is ridiculous, $215 for the whole whopping 2 blocks. This whole time I'm doing okay and joking with the cops... until it was all over and i got inside my house. Then i collapsed and bawled for like 2 hours. Needless to say it was pretty intense. OH, and Roy had left the day before and was in New Hampshire. :( Tues was definitely not a great day, but I'm happy I wasn't in the truck and that the fire didn't ignite the fuel tank (which was 3/4 full of gas- could we say BOOM!)