The Meandering Thoughts of Jan

Last weekend (since it was a long weekend) , Danny and I headed down to Southern Utah.  It is one of our places of choice when we need a break.  Luckily my sister lives down there and she and her husband are always so kind to let us stay with them.  The weather was perfect.  It felt wonderful to not have to wear a jacket.  We had lots of fun going on little hikes and walks, eating good food and watching the Olympics in the evening.  It was the perfect break, I just wish it was longer! Petroglyphs! In our effort to enjoy the beautiful weather, we went on a little hike to see the petroglyphs just outside of St. George.  I'm not sure the official name of the petroglyphs; I just found directions by googling "Ivins Petroglyphs".  It warned on the website that some of the petroglyphs were real and some weren't, but since I can't really tell the difference, I took pictures of everything! Danny, king of the mountain. Petroglyphing. Multipl...

I had a photo shoot this week with a couple of my adorable nieces (ages 4-5) .  I was most appreciative that they were willing to participate and that their mothers  (my sis-in-laws) were willing to help as well by bringing the girls and helping direct them a bit.  Halfway through, one of my nieces got a little shy and decided she had enough of the photo shoot.  I don't blame her, I don't love my picture being taken as well.  Since we were at her house, she got up and went straight to her room. We decided to take a little break and see if we could convince her into coming back out for the rest of the photo shoot.  Her mom and I went to go talk to her.  This is the following conversation that ensued, which I'm still chuckling about. Niece: (With her head buried in her pillow) I'm shy, I don't want to go back out. Me:  You aren't shy, you are one of the friendliest little girls I know! Niece: (with some tears at this point) Yes I am! (Note: ...

Jan. 9th - At the end of the work day, I found this wintry scene on Temple Square rather pretty and peaceful.  Promptly after taking this pic, I slipped,  flailed and skidded down the sidewalk.  However, I avoided falling,  so that is what is important. Jan. 11th - We had a temple day with the Danny's family.  Here's our couple pic in front of the Mount Timpanogos Temple. Jan. 14th - Sometimes my job requires weird things of from me.  This time I got to pour orange soda into a glass over and over again for a photo shoot. Such resume building skills I have. Jan 17th - While out running work errands, my friend Tina and I stopped at Waffle Love in Provo for lunch.  They gave me the most beautiful waffle I have ever seen. Almost too beautiful to eat. Jan. 22nd - Here is the first video I have posted to Instagram. Noelle and Baby C came to visit me. Baby C put on an adorable musical performance, which I just had to shar...