Hey Reb!

Many moons ago, in a land far away (also known as Harmon and Boulder), there was a boy named Jason. He met this charming girl named Jessica who moved into the apartment building next to his.

He loved hanging out with her, but sometimes he loved playing World of Warcraft more. (He wouldn't admit it then.) Well, Jessica tried seeing what was taking up Jason's time when she wasn't around and found there was a little man, a gnome to be exact, that Jason spent all his time with. The gnomes name... Heyreb. Jessica thought it was a funny name and kind of left it at that.

When she started playing the addicting game, she found that people pick names that mean something to them, that's if they are creative enough. Some people pick random game generated names. Boo... no fun. Jason's character Heyreb started a little fling with Jessica's character and they have been to the ends of the world and back again.

Back to RL (real life). I wanted to do something fun and exciting for giggles the other night, so I took Jason to the middle of town. We ate at Jason's Deli and then went to UNLV. Jason could not guess where we were going. That's a first. We were walking around and I was asking him what things were, and what buildings were where. AND THERE IT WAS!!!

Jess: Jason, what's that?
Jason: Oh, that's the Alumni Building.
Jess: No... what's that?
Jason: That's the building where alum's come and hang out and they do...
Jess: No Jason. The thing in front of the entrance.
Jason: I don't know... OH! It's a Heyreb!!!

So we took pictures of us with the little 4 ft Hey Reb! This goes back to the tradition of when I was attending SUU and my friends and I would take pictures with all the bronze statues on campus. Yes, there are quite a few to take pics with.

(try and beat this guy's mustache Dawnie. Mwah ha ha ha!)

positive attitude towards a negative result

It's been 10-11 days since ovulation, and when I took my test this morning, it was negative. The instructions say it's only about 53% accurate this early and to wait for the actual day I'm supposed to start and take the other test.

My Plan:
-call dr office and see how results of progesterone test went
-finish semester of school
-sign up for summer classes
-start a walking routine
-clean my house and get it ready for whatever life brings us
-wait on cycle, get on clomid, try it again next month

I feel that these are things that will keep me busy, active and continuing to love life.

Update on Temple Volunteering

Right as we were about to bless our food (Bless it!) the other night, Jason's phone started to ring. Wihtout hesitation, I picked it up, answered it and handed the phone over before even saying hello. (Jason gets irritated with me when I do that, but we were having a quirly night so it was forgiven.)

Anyway, after a few minutes, Jason starts telling the person on the other end that he "would love to try and volunteer more" and "that would be great" and "ya, I think that would be awesome." 10 minutes later, he's finally off the phone and there are mom and I with, "What the heck? Quit stalling and tell us what that was about!" looks on our faces.

Jason was told that the recommend desk has changed to a volunteer or ordinance worker position and they want him to get trained for it!! I am so excited for him! I told him, "Yay, now you can meet all my friends and all my friends can meet you!

Yes, I know I won't be able to be up there with him. Though I would love the greeter position. LOL I'm still so stoked for him that he will be able to participate in something else there.

11/3 versus 1 1/3

I was really wanting waffles for dinner the other night. Waffles and French Toast are my favorite breakfast food and would eat them cold, warm, old or fresh any time, any place, any day.

As I was preparing the batter, I looked at the instructions and it said

2 cups mix
11/3 cups water

Being that I was using the generic brand, I thought, "Gee, they want me to use my 4th grade converting fractions skills." So I poured in 3 and 2/3 cups water. After stirring the batter and getting all the clumps out, I started thinking the batter was kinda runny. Actually, it was really runny. I tried calling my mom and she wasn't answering. Luckily my friend Gretchen called and said, "I think it's probably 1 and 1/3 cups."

Oh.

She was right. Looking at the box again, there is a very small, and I mean TINY space between the ones. I poured the first round of batter down the drain and the second batter turned out a perfect golden brown.

"I delivered two babies today."

My mom, little bro, sister, Jason, and two of my friends from a long time, Kizzy and Leah, went to Macaroni Grill for my birthday Saturday. Leah and I were chatting when Jenny and Kizzy walked in and I had asked her what she's been up to and how school is going.

With a no big deal attitude she tells me, "I delivered two babies today."

WHAT?! I couldn't believe that. I asked if these were her firsts and she said she has delivered about a dozen so far. It's so crazy to think of being on the other side of labor. The helping get the kid out while helping the parent remain stable. Cleaning the kid off. it's just amazing to me.

I just want to give a shout out to my friend Leah. I think she is absolutely amazing. She almost has her nursing degree. With all the BS she has dealt with in life, she still manages to be such a good friend. She deserves only the best. Love you girl.

Moroni

Our Stake, for Youth Conference this year, did an amazing program called The Book of Mormon Experience. They picked 4o something different people and assigned them certain chapters of The Book of Mormon to "act" out or prepare some lesson on. It started Friday afternoon at around 5 til about 9, then it went from 630 am on Saturday til about 9 pm.

Jason was picked to prepare a little something for Mormon 7-9. For those unfamiliar, this is when Moroni calls the people to repentance.

He decided he wanted to act as Moroni, keep the outfit and everything else pretty simple, cause this is a big deal. We made him a white robe, he made some "gold" plates and he borrowed his grandma's horn.

He walked out on stage, blowing the horn. He then flipped through the golden plates letting the kids know that what is in them is true and very precious. He did a great job. Everyone did a great job. No adults were allowed unless they were part of the program or were leaders. The presenters were to be at the stake center 15 minutes before you went on and leave shortly thereafter.

From the rumors I heard, the kids enjoyed it immensely.

I do believe that is an LH Surge!

Sorry that you guys get to know soooo much about me and Jason, but it shouldn't be anything different from how I've been my whole life.

This morning was the dawn of my birthday. Jason was a little frisky and based off my charting and test taking, I let him know that right now would be recreational and tonight would have to be obligational.

So, I just took my Ovulation Test and it is positive!!! I am so excited!!! I keep checking the test to see if it's going to change to a negative, but Jason told me it's been 10 minutes and it's not going to change. It's definitely a positive. =)

My instructions tell me that I need to call the dr the day the stick changes colors, but since they're not open today, I will call them first thing on Monday. Wewill follow the rest of the instructions and as long as everything goes accordingly, we may be pregnant this month!!!

YAY!

Easter and stuff

What a busy week we've had!

Thursday we had a work party at Red Rock Casino Lanes. The Merrill Lynch representative that works at my location threw a Bowling Night for his banking centers at Red Rock. Drinks, Food and 2 hours of free bowling were provided. It was quite a bit of fun. Only people from my banking center showed up, but that ok. =) We liked it that way.

Friday we went out with the same people, again! My banking center manager was transferred to a different location and we had his going away party at Olive Garden. I felt a little mean by rubbing it in every one's face that I am allowed to eat my Braised Beef Tortelloni cause my religion doesn't make us not eat meat on Good Friday, but we all make our own beds, right? And it was so good!

Saturday we were supposed to go to Jason's sisters house for a birthday party for Jason's nephew, but it got rescheduled to Sunday, and so we had a free night on Saturday. Jason had the Priesthood session of Conference that he went to and I was trying to get my homework finished. He got home, we ate some dinner and then we rushed off to see How to Train Your Dragon in IMAX at Aliante. He's been dying to see it. Now, for those that know Jason, he's easily amused, but there aren't too many things that get him smiling and clapping happy. I love being able to experience those moments with him. It was a super cute movie.

Sunday was hectic. Kind of. We got up and watched the morning session of conference. We tried to amuse ourselves in between sessions, and during the afternoon session, we tried staying awake and did an ok job. As soon as conference was over we went to Jason's sisters, hung out there and celebrated Dylan's birthday. Shortly after cake and ice cream, we went to Mike's house for Easter dinner. He has been grilling things in the Hibachi Egg and it reminds me of when I was younger and went to CA with the family for holidays and Uncle would always be cooking on the Hibachi. I love my brother for being the amazing guy he is.

As for today, Tuesday, I finished my last dose of Clomid. The next week or two will be lots of tests. Crossing our fingers!