Leapin' Leap Year

Happy Leap Year day...or whatever!

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So once again I haven't posted anything in nearly a month. Keep scrolling to see how I made up for it (all of the posts in February are new.)

Enjoy!

Great Weekend!

This weekend, Adam had Friday and Saturday nights off of work. I love it when that happens! We get to spend so much time together, and it's just great. Friday we went to Walmart, which I thoroughly enjoy. Afterwards we played "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?" I've only watched the show once. Adam thought it would be the perfect game for me...hardy har har. I did beat him, though, so it was all good.

Saturday we went to lunch with Meredith at a place called Amalfi's. We had pizza with meatballs and mushrooms...yum! We then dropped her off at mom's house and went to Adam's parents' house. The civic got new wiper blades and some more power steering fluid. It was making this horrible noise everytime I turned. Hopefully the problem was fixed. We watched "Les Miserables." I had never seen it or read it before, and I thought it was pretty good. After eating some soup, we got on an internet conference with Jason, Sabrina, and Bryce. It's hard to visit them and them us when the gas is so expensive, so the internet was the next best thing. Little Brycie is about 10 pounds now, and I think he looks just like Sabrina. We then played "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?" again, and Adam and I found out we aren't. We went home. Adam went straight to bed, and I looked over my church talk I'd prepared over a month ago.

Yes, that's right, the day finally came for me to give my talk about prayer. I spoke with two youth speakers and a guy who's about to leave on his mission. I imagine most of the people in the congregation thought I was also a youth speaker until I said I've been married for nearly five years. I was going to make a joke about being the oldest speaker and yet being the shortest speaker, but I didn't. I was so nervous. Everyone said I did well, but I really don't think I did. I just felt like a bumbling idiot. I'm guessing no one else noticed? Maybe I did do ok. I'm just glad it's finally over with! Church was smooth sailing after that. Adam and I received church callings, but I cannot reveal them yet. I'll let you know next week. We watched "Labyrinth" this afternoon. I got it for Adam for Valentine's Day. It's so weird! David Bowie is so creepy! I remember watching it in art class while I was in middle school. I have no idea why! Maybe because of the artsyness?

And now I'm finally updating my blog. I'll try to do it more often.

Jake the Great

A few weeks ago my dad glanced out the back window and said "Jake's in the tree!" The first thought that came to my mind was that Jake was hanging in the tree...not good! But no, he was actually chillin' in the tree. How cute! And, what a relief!

Gonna Get that Fly

By the way, he did get that fly!

Look at that silly little tongue.

Just Eatin' Some Waffles

Happy Valentine's Day!

Snow on Valentine's Day?

At least now we can say we got snow on a holiday. Of course, it doesn't really count as a holiday if you still have to go to work.

Speaking of work, as I was driving there Feb. 14th, I discovered a huge crack in my windshield. I'm not sure if it's in the picture below or if it happened while I was driving to work. All I know is at one point there was a little ding in the middle of my windshield, and then there was a huge crack. I got it fixed this past Thursday and had to pay a $250 deductible. I had no idea I could've gotten the little ding fixed for free! I learned my lesson.

Anywho, the snow was lovely. The flakes were huge the night before, and Jasmine loved it. We got a couple of inches. Unfortunately, it was gone by the afternoon. I only wish Adam was here so we could go out and play in it. He was in Raleigh for management training classes.

President Gordon B. Hinckley

1910 - 2008

Gordon B. Hinckley, President of the Church, Prophet of the World, died yesterday. He was 97 years old. He did so many wonderful things and will be greatly missed.

Click his picture to read about him.

It's Been Awhile...

Sorry it's been so long since I last posted. Quite a few things have changed since then. I posted a lot today, so keep scrolling!

Changes

Adam has officially finished school. His last quiz was Friday. He is soooo glad! I am, too, of course. I think he'll be getting his diploma in May. He has also started management training at Harris Teeter. He had to switch stores to do so. He now works at the big one in Friendly Shopping Center. Training should last a few more months. After it ends, who knows where we'll be going. I guess we'll just wait and see!

I started my new position at Sechrest Funeral Service in High Point. The first few days were quite stressful, but all is well now. There are just a couple of things I'm still unsure of, but they'll get worked out eventually. Heavenly Father knew I could do it. I knew it, too; I just needed a little convincing. I really miss my friends at Hanes-Lineberry, but I'm very glad to be where I am.

We are officially part of the Colfax Ward again. Our records were transferred this past week. I imagine we have callings to look forward to. I've already been assigned to speak. It was supposed to happen last Sunday, but church was cancelled due to parking lot issues. Now I'll be speaking in February. Ugh! Oh, they had a chili cookoff last night. Adam entered but didn't win anything. There were quite a few pots of chili. I'm not sure, but I think it might've been a little biased. The chili was labeled with the maker's name, so.....who knows! I still thought his chili was the best.

I just learned yesterday that my cousin Rodney and his wife Moe had their second child, a daughter named Donovan Elizabeth, on Jan. 7. I've seen pics, and she's very cute. Congratulations to them and big brother Atticus!

Let's see...I guess that's all the big news...for now.

Happy Birthday, Mary Bernice!

Last Sunday was Mary Bernice's birthday. Jason, Sabrina, and Bryce came into town as well as Amy and the boys. Oh, and let's not forget the many dogs. I now realize I didn't get any pics of Mary Bernice. We all had a great time, though, and I think she did, too.

Gavin and Colby...don't ask...I'm not really sure myself.

Chef Gavin!

Gavin and Keaton with puppies galore!

Colby is the silliest boy of the all!

New cousin Bryce. It's hard to believe they were ever that little.

Aunt Allison and Nephew Gavin

Da Dogs

And, of course, sweet little Brycie.

Snow!

We had some snow/ice last Thursday and Saturday. Not so great to drive in, but it certainly is lovely!

Mmmm...Ice Cream!

Jasmine and Carl were enjoying some chocolate ice cream, so I just had to get some shots.

Carl made a bit of a mess, but as you can see, he cleaned it up right away.

All gone!

Bryce's Baby Blessing

The Sunday before New Year's we went to Charlotte to witness Bryce's baby blessing. It was pretty awesome to see generations of Kellies and Lewises making up the blessing circle. It was a very special day, and I'm glad I could be a part of it.

The Happy Parents

Peace!

Uncle Adam, Grandpa Mike, and Uncle Mark

Evy (Sabrina's niece) really enjoyed having Colby around!

I think she beat him up a little more than he was expecting, though.