New Year Wish

President Thomas S. Monson sums up my New Year wish for 2012:

President Monson goes on to explain his ABC's of living an abundant life. 

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Last Day of the Year!

I had a great day and it started off with a hike! Dad and I hiked the Corona de Loma trail.  So long 2011!

Happy Birthday to Me!

THE BIG 27!  What a day! On FB I posted: Thanks for all the birthday wishes! I had a wonderful day! Each year gets better and better! So grateful for awesome family and friends. ♥

I am not sure if pictures could capture the awesomeness of the day but I'll post one -- dessert.  My birthday lunch consisted of being surrounded by my family at Picazzo's.  I had the Puttanesca Pizza with a side of the Fresh Pear Gorgonzola salad.  It was delicious! 

After dinner I saw the movie, War Horse with Katie and yes I cried.  Then I finished off the day at the Olive Garden with my parents.  Happy Birthday to me!

Fall Break: Utah Trip

I loved every minute!

Halloween

Busy Saturday: Hiking

Today was a very busy day!  It got off to a great start with a hike on South Mountain.  Geneva and I went on the Telegraph Pass Trail.  I got a Polar HeartRate Mointor which has GPS so I decided to make it's debut today.  I got it syncronized but towards the end of our hike I realized I didn't select the hiking sport option.  So I got some of it.  Better luck next time right!

Here is a snapshot of my stats:

Beautiful View

Geneva and I

another beautiful view (I love South Mountain!)

 

I was asking Adam and Xan about their Camelpacks because I was interested in purchasing one.  Xan said, "We have one in our garage and it's brand new.  Merry Christmas!" I LOVE IT! Can't wait to use it again!

Busy Saturday: Shopping

So my mom and I love these little shops in downtown Mesa called Domestic Bliss and Found.  It was decorated so cute plus Mom and I found some great buys.  I even got some of my Christmas shopping done!

 Mark your calendar for Friday and Saturday, October 14-15 from 10 to 5.

 Then I spent the rest of the day in my classroom, grading papers, and writing a paper.  

It was a great Saturday!

Girls on the Run

On Tuesday and Thursday you won't find me in my classroom after school.  

I will be coaching Girls on the Run (GOTR)! 

Spring 2011 has brought 32 girls and 2 extra coaches. 

Girls on the Run is so much FUN!  

Vision of Girls on the Run: We envision a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams.

Family Fun

While Adam and Xan hike Havasupai I get to hang out 

the with my nieces and nephews for a few days.  

We always have fun! 

(Ray not pictured because he was at mutual.
Lucy was off hanging out with Sammy.)