Haha! I suppose we would at least have to venture back to get all our belonging but I'll tell you... right now I am happy to have NO SNOW! Haha! It's unseasonably cool right now in Newport but it's still MUCH warmer than Salt Lake! So who knows.... may be we'll just stay here. :)
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas!! I know we did! It was wonderful for me to be home with family... especially since we had an early Christmas Celebration with Troy's family before we left Utah. 2 Christmas's are always better than one!
We have been having a great holiday season and a wonderful vacation.... photos to come soon!
For now... I am off to play some more Rock Band. Rock on!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
I am no longer dating a college student!!
Yeah!!!! The LAST paper was just turned in!! Now we just pray for good grades! :) And offer thanks that its OVER!!
I am soooooo very proud of you Troy! Love you!
I am soooooo very proud of you Troy! Love you!
Winter has arrived!
I think its been below freezing for 3 or 4 days now... haha! And the snow has arrived in piles! It looks really pretty as long as you are inside a warm house and not trying to drive in it. :) Actually... its not so bad...
These pictures are from the last storm a few days ago... much more snow now, but you get the general idea...
Tomorrow we start all our Christmas festivities!! We are going to the Nutcracker Ballet tomorrow evening and then to the Christmas Spirituals (Symphony) concert on Saturday! I have never seen the Nutcracker so I am very excited for that! Also, the Christmas Spirituals concert is supposed to be really cool - I have been looking forward to it for weeks!
Hopefully somewhere in there we can squeeze in the ZOO LIGHTS! We were going to go tonight, but Troy's last paper was more important.... maybe Saturday evening before the Symphony...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
These pictures are from the last storm a few days ago... much more snow now, but you get the general idea...
Tomorrow we start all our Christmas festivities!! We are going to the Nutcracker Ballet tomorrow evening and then to the Christmas Spirituals (Symphony) concert on Saturday! I have never seen the Nutcracker so I am very excited for that! Also, the Christmas Spirituals concert is supposed to be really cool - I have been looking forward to it for weeks!
Hopefully somewhere in there we can squeeze in the ZOO LIGHTS! We were going to go tonight, but Troy's last paper was more important.... maybe Saturday evening before the Symphony...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
A life of leisure...
OK... it's not really a life of leisure when you are looking for a job, getting up to speed on coaching curriculum for your contracting job, stressed about money, and praying constantly that Troy passes all his classes..... BUT - I am enjoying sleeping in! :) Haha!
Getting laid off from any job isn't really any fun, but it especially sucks when it was a job that you loved. I have sort of been in mourning for the last 2 weeks... but I think I am finally snapping out of it.
I am still doing some consulting for the company, and I am working to get up to speed so that I can work as a "Money for Life Coach" when we get back from the holiday. The Money for Life Coaching Program is a program based on the books that I was the Editor for, and all the curriculum is taken from the books or from other articles that I either wrote or helped with so... getting up to speed hasn't been to bad. Haha! Hopefully come January the Coaching will keep me pretty busy, but I am still keeping my options open and looking for other jobs as well.
In fact... Troy and I have both decided that we should look for jobs in Salt Lake, but also in the other cities that we have talked about possibly moving to... so.... we'll see what happens. We are planning to explore all our options and spend lots of time in prayer to see where the Lord wants us to be. Leaving Salt Lake would make me sad in many ways (we would miss Troy's family and all of the work that we are doing in the Arts Community) but at the same time, the idea of moving back to the beach (and being closer to my family and old friends) sounds very appealing... so... we shall see...
Hopefully, in the meantime, I can complete my Non-Profit Academy Certificate Program before I get too busy again!
P.S. TROY WILL BE DONE WITH SCHOOL TOMORROW EVENING!!!!! HOORAY!!!!
Getting laid off from any job isn't really any fun, but it especially sucks when it was a job that you loved. I have sort of been in mourning for the last 2 weeks... but I think I am finally snapping out of it.
I am still doing some consulting for the company, and I am working to get up to speed so that I can work as a "Money for Life Coach" when we get back from the holiday. The Money for Life Coaching Program is a program based on the books that I was the Editor for, and all the curriculum is taken from the books or from other articles that I either wrote or helped with so... getting up to speed hasn't been to bad. Haha! Hopefully come January the Coaching will keep me pretty busy, but I am still keeping my options open and looking for other jobs as well.
In fact... Troy and I have both decided that we should look for jobs in Salt Lake, but also in the other cities that we have talked about possibly moving to... so.... we'll see what happens. We are planning to explore all our options and spend lots of time in prayer to see where the Lord wants us to be. Leaving Salt Lake would make me sad in many ways (we would miss Troy's family and all of the work that we are doing in the Arts Community) but at the same time, the idea of moving back to the beach (and being closer to my family and old friends) sounds very appealing... so... we shall see...
Hopefully, in the meantime, I can complete my Non-Profit Academy Certificate Program before I get too busy again!
P.S. TROY WILL BE DONE WITH SCHOOL TOMORROW EVENING!!!!! HOORAY!!!!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Asparagus bread sticks...
OK.... the bread sticks... shamelessly stolen from Rachel Ray -
Items you need:
Frozen Puff Pastry Dough
Fresh Asparagus
Grated cheese (I prefer a mixture of various Italian cheeses, but Parmesan works too)
1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough - thaw out and cut into segments about a 1/2 or 3/4 inches wide and 3-4 inches long. Wash and cut ends off the Asparagus. Sprinkle the pastry dough with grated cheese (the recipe called for Parmesan but I prefer an 'Italian mix'). Wrap one piece of dough around each piece of asparagus. I usually sprinkle a little more cheese on the top, but that's your call. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees. I like them best right out of the oven but they are still very yummy at room temp also (or even cold).
Items you need:
Frozen Puff Pastry Dough
Fresh Asparagus
Grated cheese (I prefer a mixture of various Italian cheeses, but Parmesan works too)
1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough - thaw out and cut into segments about a 1/2 or 3/4 inches wide and 3-4 inches long. Wash and cut ends off the Asparagus. Sprinkle the pastry dough with grated cheese (the recipe called for Parmesan but I prefer an 'Italian mix'). Wrap one piece of dough around each piece of asparagus. I usually sprinkle a little more cheese on the top, but that's your call. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees. I like them best right out of the oven but they are still very yummy at room temp also (or even cold).
Saturday, December 13, 2008
RWDC Holiday Party and a little catching up also..
This week RWDC is performing a show called Interiors. Troy and I are finally getting to see the show tonight and I cannot wait! Last night and Thursday night both were at the theatre hosting the Holiday Receptions and everyone has been telling us how wonderful the show is... so tonight we finally get to see it!! Yeah!!
The receptions have been a lot of work, but lots of fun too! We have been serving cookies, cupcakes, etc from THE SWEET TOOTH FAIRY (Megan Faulkner's Bakery) and everybody has been loving them. Thursday after the show we also had our annual Board Christmas Party in conjunction with the reception after the show. The party was very fun and everybody had a great time. Several members of the Board of Advisors were there, as well as the Board of Trustees. Both Joan and Shirley were there as well (the Company Founders) and all of the dancers. We had a great time!
And since my hair isn't curly very often... here's some photographic proof. Haha!
The YUMMY Asparagus Bread Sticks that I made for the RWDC Christmas Party that we had on Thursday night.. THEY WERE SOOO GOOD! And are sooooo easy to make! :) 
And these are WAY overdue but I thought I'd post them anyway...
Our niece Avery helping Grandma Colleen make Halloween cookies. :)
The receptions have been a lot of work, but lots of fun too! We have been serving cookies, cupcakes, etc from THE SWEET TOOTH FAIRY (Megan Faulkner's Bakery) and everybody has been loving them. Thursday after the show we also had our annual Board Christmas Party in conjunction with the reception after the show. The party was very fun and everybody had a great time. Several members of the Board of Advisors were there, as well as the Board of Trustees. Both Joan and Shirley were there as well (the Company Founders) and all of the dancers. We had a great time!
And since my hair isn't curly very often... here's some photographic proof. Haha!
The YUMMY Asparagus Bread Sticks that I made for the RWDC Christmas Party that we had on Thursday night.. THEY WERE SOOO GOOD! And are sooooo easy to make! :) 
And these are WAY overdue but I thought I'd post them anyway...
Our niece Avery helping Grandma Colleen make Halloween cookies. :)
National Philanthropy Day
December 4th was National Philanthropy Day. Here in Salt Lake there was a big luncheon where several people were honored with awards for their contributions, volunteer efforts, etc. Troy and I were invited by Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company to attend the luncheon and they gave us a Heart and Hands Award. We felt very honored! We were a little embarrassed that we had to walk up in front of the whole room, but luckily all the honorees were walking up at once so we didn't feel quite so singled out. Haha! Troy and I both like to be a little more in the background, but at the same time we felt that it was very sweet of them to honor us with this award. Thank you Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company!
Here we are at the luncheon...
And here we are with some of the key members of the company - Joan Woodbury (Founder, Choreographer and Artistic Director for many years), Troy, Jen, Teresa Bok (from the Board of Trustees), and David Pace (the Director of Development). We have really enjoyed getting to know all of these people and more... we really feel like part of the RWDC Family! 
Here we are at the luncheon...
And here we are with some of the key members of the company - Joan Woodbury (Founder, Choreographer and Artistic Director for many years), Troy, Jen, Teresa Bok (from the Board of Trustees), and David Pace (the Director of Development). We have really enjoyed getting to know all of these people and more... we really feel like part of the RWDC Family! 
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Deck the Halls...
I think I am going to forego a tree this year since we will be out of town for so long, but I have managed to decorate up the rest of the place with lots of bells! :)
Monday, December 8, 2008
Thanksgiving
Troy and I spent Thanksgiving this year with his whole family... it was a house full! Last time we were in Salt Lake for Thanksgiving was 2 years ago and I think we also had everyone in town for that one as well. While it seemed like a larger crowd, we only had one new addition - little Henry. He was a total trooper that day and didn't seem to mind being passed around between all the Aunts, Uncles and Grandma.We continued the tradition of going around the table with everyone saying what they were most thankful for this year... for me is was my health and family.. both Troy's and mine. Love you all! For Troy it was being almost done with school! Haha! I agreed whole-heartedly that was a big thing! I am thankful for that too!
Here's a few more photos...
Troy, Jen and Henry (Daniel in the background)
Emma and Henry
Avery
TJ, Joe and Avery
Matthew...
Emma and Avery are so cute when they play together... 
Daniel and TJ (With Henry and myself in the forefront... me looking quite goofy! Haha!)
Joe
Darren with Hannah and Sarah
Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Outreach Program
In October I had a chance to sneak out of the office for a few minutes and see our Dance Company's Education Program in action - IT WAS SO COOL! The dancer's go out into the elementary schools and teach the children a variety of dance techniques. It's a free program for the schools and is funded by very generous donors, and some government grants as well I believe.
The dancers are really great with the kids, and it was such a privledge for me to see the program in action. The kids were so great and it was so fun to see them just out there dancing... no embarrasment, no self-consciousness... it was awesome!
Here are a few photos...
The dancers are really great with the kids, and it was such a privledge for me to see the program in action. The kids were so great and it was so fun to see them just out there dancing... no embarrasment, no self-consciousness... it was awesome!
Here are a few photos...
catching up... fall football...
I realized the other day that I had never posted the photos from TJ's last Football game of the season, so here they are. On October 25th (the same day as the charity halloween party) Troy and I (and Colleen) were lucky enough to attend TJ's football game. It was a gorgeous and warm fall day and we all enjoyed it thoroughly! And to top it all off, the Cyprus Pirates WON!
Uncle Troy is VERY serious about football....
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Quick Update...
Ok... I should have a computer by Monday, and I promise the regular BLOG posts will resume shortly after. :) In the meantime I am trying to get up to speed on the Coaching Curriculum for my "new job" and very much enjoying sleeping in!! :) I have missed that so much! hahaa!
This week will be crazy insane for Troy with school, but there are less than 2 weeks left which makes us both so very happy!! Then it's off to Cali for close to 2 weeks! Wahoo! We arrive at about lunch time on the 22nd... so.. no fun until then!!! And we are staying until the 3rd... it will be a nice long visit! :)
Tonight we are off to the Hansen Family Christmas Party with all of Troy's family, cousins, etc... should be lots of fun! :) This week we also have our Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Holiday Party and the Interiors show... It will be busy, but lots of fun! Next week the Nutcracker Ballet and the Christmas Spirituals Symphony. What a great holiday season!
This week will be crazy insane for Troy with school, but there are less than 2 weeks left which makes us both so very happy!! Then it's off to Cali for close to 2 weeks! Wahoo! We arrive at about lunch time on the 22nd... so.. no fun until then!!! And we are staying until the 3rd... it will be a nice long visit! :)
Tonight we are off to the Hansen Family Christmas Party with all of Troy's family, cousins, etc... should be lots of fun! :) This week we also have our Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company Holiday Party and the Interiors show... It will be busy, but lots of fun! Next week the Nutcracker Ballet and the Christmas Spirituals Symphony. What a great holiday season!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Letter to Santa
Dear Santa -
I have been a very good girl this year, and Troy is doing the best he can! Haha! ;) With job changes, tuition/books, a broken vacuum, and the car breaking down we are feeling a little strapped for cash, so our wish list this year is pretty short..... CASH! :) Well, it doesn't have to literally be cash I suppose... A Gift Card to Target would be great too! And Troy needs some new dressy clothes for job interviews so a Gift Card to Nordstrom (or a plain blue dress shirt with french cuffs in a size 17 - 35) would be helpful too!
A couple other ideas... just in case...
Rachel Ray's Big Orange Book (Recipe Book)
Vacuum
Flannel PJs - I love the ones at Victoria Secret (and they have some realy cute Mocha Brown Stripe ones!)
Pannini Grill
Tickets for Disneyland... we'd LOVE to go while we are visiting!!
And the last item is really just a dream... but it never hurts to ask... A HOUSE IN NEWPORT so that we can get out of the SNOW! Buurrrrr!! We even found a "fixer-upper" townhome we could suggest...
Thanks Santa!! You are the best!!
XOXO
-Jen & Troy
P.S. Almost forgot - Issey Miyake Perfume! :)
I have been a very good girl this year, and Troy is doing the best he can! Haha! ;) With job changes, tuition/books, a broken vacuum, and the car breaking down we are feeling a little strapped for cash, so our wish list this year is pretty short..... CASH! :) Well, it doesn't have to literally be cash I suppose... A Gift Card to Target would be great too! And Troy needs some new dressy clothes for job interviews so a Gift Card to Nordstrom (or a plain blue dress shirt with french cuffs in a size 17 - 35) would be helpful too!
A couple other ideas... just in case...
Rachel Ray's Big Orange Book (Recipe Book)
Vacuum
Flannel PJs - I love the ones at Victoria Secret (and they have some realy cute Mocha Brown Stripe ones!)
Pannini Grill
Tickets for Disneyland... we'd LOVE to go while we are visiting!!
And the last item is really just a dream... but it never hurts to ask... A HOUSE IN NEWPORT so that we can get out of the SNOW! Buurrrrr!! We even found a "fixer-upper" townhome we could suggest...
Thanks Santa!! You are the best!!
XOXO
-Jen & Troy
P.S. Almost forgot - Issey Miyake Perfume! :)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday Panda!! Hope you have an awesome day with TONS of celebrating!!
Happy Birthday Jim! Sorry we missed seeing you when you were here a couple weeks ago... but we hope you had a great visit and that you have a wonderful birthday today!
Happy Birthday Jim! Sorry we missed seeing you when you were here a couple weeks ago... but we hope you had a great visit and that you have a wonderful birthday today!
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