The Meandering Thoughts of Jan

It is when I see pieces like this, that I can't help but miss working with the Mormon Message team.  A lot of my past coworkers/friends put a lot of hard work into this new Mormon Message and I found it quite touching and applicable today.   (However, I don't love the title, oh well.)   

I think I'm finally getting over this flu/cold thing that has plagued me this past week. After missing a couple of days of work last week, I'm now just down to a sporadic cough.  Speaking of my missed work last week, I spent a lot of my time in bed, well sleeping, but also reading Harry Potter.  I decided to read the whole series this summer, because why not? I got the complete set of books from Danny for my birthday (a very suitable birthday gift for a 30-year-old) and it has been ages since I read them.  Anyway, I found that a fever + reading Harry Potter all day + cold medicine = psychedelic Harry Potter dreams.  Seriously, I spent a lot of time flying on broomsticks in my dreams last week, weird. Also, because of my lack of feeling well, cooking dinner has been nonexistent for longer than I want to admit.  I have come to accept the fact that eating out a lot does come with the territory of both Danny and myself working; however, I get sick of it after awhile.  Anyway, I

Friday Danny and I met up with my cousin Julia for frozen yogurt.  Sweet treats and hilarious conversation, good times. We didn't get a picture of all of us together, but Danny took a pic of the frozen yogurt place, so trendy. Saturday We had our annual family reunion with my mom's side of the family.  The little kids were supposed to dress up as superheros.  We had our family talent show which had the theme of the 60's.  There was a lot of Beatles music played.  The food was good, so were the games and as always, great to see family. Prepare yourself for lots of cute pictures of babies. Noelle and her little Clark Kent. Ry-guy as Captain America. Dr. C and Danny trying out the storm trooper mask. My sisters and their babies. Little cousins saying hello. Lil' Princess C with her great-grandma. We all had to have our turns holding the babies. An intense game of croquette. Dr. C having his turn at smashing the pinata.

Happy Father's Day to my kind, thoughtful, wise and wonderful dad!  I'm grateful for your example, your hard work, your faith, your love, your advice, you countless acts of service, your support, your musical talents, the many lessons you have taught me, your friendship and so much more.  I will always be your daddy's girl!  Love you so much!

One of my old mission friends posted this on facebook and it made my heart skip a beat. (In a good way, not in a heart attack sort of way.) These gorgeous views are brought to you by the gorgeous land of Yorkshire in northern England.  I spent half of my 18 months of my LDS mission in Yorkshire and it is also where some of my ancestors were from.  My warning is you will probably be jealous after watching this, because this was where I got to live as a missionary.

I know I've mentioned this before, but one of my great escapes from life is the mountains!  Good thing we have so many canyons and peaks nearby.  I don't think I could ever live in a place without mountains, it would hurt my heart.   (Except for England, I could always live in England.)   I convinced Danny a canyon drive was needed last weekend, because for a very, very short time each year there is a moment when all the mountains are green and gorgeous.  It fades quickly, being that we live in a desert and all.  Danny and I drove the windy roads and enjoyed the lush scenery. Oh, how I love my mountains. Second, this week has been a little slow at work.  Should I admit that online?  Probably not.  Good thing I have bright and smart thinkers for facebook friends   (Those who aren't, I just hide from my newsfeed.  Another thing I shouldn't admit online.)   who have shared many interesting articles to help me pass the time.   Anyway, here are

May 1st: I went to lunch with my Dad and we got fortune cookies to top off our meal.  This is what my fortune said and I was quite pleased, so I had to share.  I must say, so far this is very true. May 5th:  We had a small gathering to celebrate Danny's graduation. I concocted this sign for the event.  May 11th:  As a graduation present, I suggested to Danny that we should  go out for sushi (Danny's favorite).  I was showing off my limited chopstick skills in this pic. May 13th - I asked Danny to get some strawberries from the grocery store for dinner.  He asked if I wanted anything else, to which I replied, "Surprise me."  This was what Danny came back with as his "surprise". I think I should use a different expression next time and just say, "Buy me flowers." May 15th - Twenty years ago, my grandma took me and my brothers to see "Jurassic Park" in the theater.  We returned the favor and took her to "Jurassic Park&