Penguin Plunge...

This morning I participated in the Penguin Plunge. It is a fundraiser for Special Olympics. We had a contest at work to see if my boss or I had to jump in with team SL Start and Imagine Services. We put two money jars out and whoever got the most money in their jar had to jump. It was me! It was freezing but super fun!

There were people ice fishing near where we jumped it!

Team Imagine!

The ice blocks that were taken out of the lake for us to jump in!

Notice how both are hands are in fists. I was so cold it hurt!

January Happenings...

The last month has been crazy busy and full of fun adventures and HUGE blessingsl During January I was officially offered a full time job which means...I accomplished my long term goals that I set when I graduated high school! I am working full time at a Developmental Disability Agency as a Clinical Supervisor and a Habilitative Intervention Therapist. I am also working as a music therapist for my own company!!! I love my jobs, my coworkers, and especially the kids with whom I work! I have definitely been incredibly blessed!

Last month Thomas and I went to my work party at Wahooz. We got some sweet prizes from our arcade winnings!

We went to a charity boxing match. I only went because Thomas wanted to go, but I really enjoyed it! 

While enjoying some delicious Five Guys food we found this ridiculous box.

We went to a hockey game and found this...I successfully pulled out the butterfly without getting buzzed!

Office Quotes...

A small peak inside the world of a DDA office with people who like to have fun...

Lauren: I need a craft to make with the adults tomorrow.

Me: I'm on it!

Lauren: I don't want you to find it. I want to find it.

Later...

Me: I know how to make tissue paper trees.

Lauren: I don't want to make tissue paper trees. I want to make flowers.

Me: Well you shouldn't tell me when you need something because I'm like a man. I want to fix it.

Me to Lauren: Forever is a long time and I like change. I don't know if I can commit to that.

Boss to me: You should stay with people who save your life.

Boss: What have you improved on this quarter?

Me: I answer the phone now!

Boss: Congratulations. I think we need to work that differently.

Boss to Lauren: Come stand out here and look into your office. Imagine that you're just a person walking in here. What do you see?

Lauren: An office who people who know how to have a fun time.

Sara: No...you don't. It's a mess.

I'm pretty sure Lauren thinks this about me on a daily basis!

Not Pregnant...

I have recently developed a new hobby...knitting, crocheting, and weaving. My grandma is a master crocheter, so I asked for her help. This happened tonight...

Me: Grandma, can you help me make some baby booties?

Grandma (with a look of cautious happiness): Are you pregnant?!? 

Me (feeling awful for getting her hopes up): No, I'm not. I'm sorry.

Grandma; Oh, I'm sorry. I just didn't know why else you would ask me how to make baby booties.

Sorry Grandma!

Christmas Quotes...

"You're breaking all the traditions we could have had!"

Said by Makayla after my mom told her that she couldn't open any presents on Christmas Eve.

Me to Savanna: "Do you want a slouchy hat?'

Savanna: "Sure."

Brenna: "It's because you're slouchy." 

"This is what happens when you are an adult. You get excited about drying racks."

Said by me after Savanna made fun of me for getting excited about getting a dryer rack from Thomas.

Christmas...

Christmas was fantastic this year! It was a great first Christmas being married!

Exploding Snowman! We got my dad exploding targets!

The tree wouldn't stand up straight!

My mom was trying to help my dad get the tree up correctly. 

Thomas got a pogo stick from my sisters and me!

Power Tools!!! Finally!

Thomas got me a drying rack!

Let the crafting continue! I've been crafting since November. Thomas got me a loom kit and my parents got me a sewing machine!!!

Big Al's...

Last week Thomas and I went to Big Al's to hang out with some friends and watch the Poinsettia Bowl (okay, only I was there to watch the Poinsettia Bowl which Utah State won!) While we were there we were finally reunited with Maddy! 

After we had dinner we went to the arcade. 

Adam won the Jackpot! 250 tickets!

This game let Thomas play without paying!

He definitely got his money's worth!