Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic. Dan Rather

Today was definitely an "I love my job" type of day. Well, it was that type of day AFTER i got to work 2 hours after I left my house (luckily I left half an hour early)... Yes, I did start out very angry as it took me an hour and half to go 6 miles. No, I did not stay angry-turns out there was a horrible car accident. I hope they are ok!! Yes, my gas light did come one 20 minutes into the trip. No, I did not run out of gas or get stuck on the freeway. Yes, I am totally convinced that Heavenly Father answers prayers, even little ones involving the gas light-my gas light went off at about 40 minutes in to the trip and came on again as I was pulling into the gas station. I am so grateful!!

Anyway, back to my job. I have a preschooler who has a really  hard time following directions or obeying, especially when it comes to treats. After a particularly rough session, he left my room, then peeked in the window and blew me a kiss! It was adorable!! Thats what makes it all worth it, even the two hour drive from Provo to American Fork :)

Fiery colors begin their yearly conquest of the hills, propelled by the autumn winds. Fall is the artist.

Fall is my favorite because of:

jackets

haunted houses

pumpkin cookin'

sweaters

dark mornings

hot chocolate

soup and homemade bread bowls

carving pumpkins

changing leaves

corn mazes

hooded sweatshirts (all the time)

pre-Christmas

sunday walks

college football....(nope, just checking to see if you were paying attention)

sister's wedding

jeans

scented candles

fireplaces

stovetop s'mores

fall vegetables

General Conference

I'm sure there are more, I am just pretty exhausted. It was a late night watching the Justin Bieber movie last night, I won't lie.

Isn't Utah beautiful? ESPECIALLY in the fall?? I am so lucky to live here!!

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I really don't think I need buns of steel. I'd be happy with buns of cinnamon. ~Ellen DeGeneres

Yummm, its been too long since I've made these. I think it was Washington!?!

So the newest thing in my life is GOLD'S GYM. I have, for some reason, decided to get up at or before 5 every morning and go to the gym before work. Part of the deal is that no matter what I do, I have to work out for at least an hour. Except on fridays, I'm giving myself a half day on that day. It is kind of ridiculous! Whose idea was this anyway??? Oh yeah...mine... I hope to get a good workout schedule going, but for now I am trying out all the different options. Thursday morning options = SPIN CLASS!! Who ever thought that spinning was a good idea? I am about ready to tip over! (It probably doesn't help that I ran a mile and a half before going to the class). Okay okay, it wasn't all bad. I really do love the feeling of working out, and its really nice to get it all done in the morning. The goal is to not hate every minute of a 60 minute run. do-able? Yeah, probably. I mean... YES!

And here it is, can you see me?? I'm the fourth from the back! (Okay, not true, but it might as well be. Whats the difference?)

Alright, I guess its time for me to return to my pre-work bowl of oatmeal and do some internet stuff before I have to get to work!

Me? In charge?

Alright, so I'm sure you are getting sick of reading about how surprised I am at this whole adult thing...but I am still so surprised! Tomorrow I am in charge of checking the hearing and speech of roughly 550 kids. Yeah, 550 kids. Oh yes, and not only do I need to check them, but they need to be accurate checks, AND if there are problems, then I need to determine whether or not I am going to add them to my caseload (which is currently at 56 kids). What the heck? Ok I do have a team of six SLPs with me, but STILL! Needless to say I am very nervous and was supposed to be in bed 4 minutes ago. Wish me luck!

I definitely stole this from my friend Casey! This looks fantastic doesn't it? New goal...make THIS happen, but make it a WORLD map!! What do you think? Its starting...no, continuing, with my YELLOWSTONE TRIP with Kristen Dingus! Wahooooo. October can't come fast enough!!

More photobooth fun, with the Soli's!!

Just a little breakfast entertainment!

Silly faces!!