Monday, October 29, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Foggy Mornings
Well, you all now know just how much I love my husband, and knowing that I will never have to go again when I have children is what causes me to support Andrew while I can...and then be done. (Wynter I don't think I will ever go dear hunting either, but you should bring Travis over and we can send our husbands, and then we can play).
SO this morning at about 7:45 I was driving down the road (same road as the pheasant incident) and it was extremely foggy, however I was on a fairly rural road so I wasn't expecting much trouble as far as intersections or other cars in general. However you can never be too careful, like this morning. I approached what I thought migh be a motorcycle, but he didn't have his headlights on. I got closer I noticed he was moving into my lane. I quickly discovered that it was a cow. About 15 feet away he turned so he was broadside to me and just stood there as I slowed to a stop. After a few seconds I honked and scared him/her a bit and he started running down the road again, I swerved around him eventually and tried to guide him off the road as I noticed another car coming. I quickly got him off and was able to speed up enough that the other car wouldn't hit me, not knowing that I was only going 20 miles per hour. And they say all of the action is in the city!
SO this morning at about 7:45 I was driving down the road (same road as the pheasant incident) and it was extremely foggy, however I was on a fairly rural road so I wasn't expecting much trouble as far as intersections or other cars in general. However you can never be too careful, like this morning. I approached what I thought migh be a motorcycle, but he didn't have his headlights on. I got closer I noticed he was moving into my lane. I quickly discovered that it was a cow. About 15 feet away he turned so he was broadside to me and just stood there as I slowed to a stop. After a few seconds I honked and scared him/her a bit and he started running down the road again, I swerved around him eventually and tried to guide him off the road as I noticed another car coming. I quickly got him off and was able to speed up enough that the other car wouldn't hit me, not knowing that I was only going 20 miles per hour. And they say all of the action is in the city!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
La Di Da
SO, you think we would learn, but there is something wrong with us and we just don't. Yes, you guessed it, the dogs got out again. Andrew spent some time calling all the neighbors in the ward to let them know that they dogs had gotten out. "You and those dogs!" (That was said by the R.S. President). Luckily (I think our luck is almost gone) Andrew found them this morning running down the road in Amalga, which is probably about 10-15 miles from our house. I think for Family Home Evening next week we will be burrying cynderblocks under the kennel walls so those diggers won't be getting out anymore. Just for the record, those of you looking to get another dog, don't get bird dogs, they are so energetic that if you don't let them out to run everyday, they will dig out and run all by themselves. I must say that our Nash has stuck around every time so if you want a Vizsla, they are really cute and very obedient. Maybe we should tie them all together. I bet it would be a lot harder for them to run far if they were all tied together.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Update.
I added a new video that you all should check out. Andrew sent it to me thinking it was pretty funny that then I sent it to Mom and she laughed her head off and told me to send it to Dad. With such a reaction I decided to put it up...it is pretty funny. I am proud to say that I passes my shooting test. I was a little nervous, but I scored 27 out of 30! Yeah! There was a picture of a squirell that we were supposed to shoot 10x to see if we could get within the target and we got the targets back and found that mine had 17 holes in it. I knew I only shot 10 but I found out that a girl 2 people over only had 3 holes in her target. The best part was that she is in college and argued with the instructor that she was pretty sure she was hitting her own target. Ha ha ha it was funny, she was pretty embarrassed. Today I take the test and will hopefully pass, ha ha, I am not really worried, Andrew only missed one when he took it when he was 10. 
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
BANG!
Today I have the beloved experience of being tested on my ability to shoot a 22. I am not sure what to think. One side of me says, DeAnna you are taking a hunters safety class with a kid that is only 8 yrs old, if he can do it...you definitely can. Then my other side kicks in and says Yes, but you have only ever shot a gun about 4x in your life, probably as many times as the 8 yr old! I will have to let you know whether or not I pass the hunter safety class, it would be torture to have to take it again!! Not that I don't find the information valuable, but I do believe I could absorb as much info in 3 hrs as it took us to absorb in 15. For those of you who may be wanting to take the class in the future BE EDUCATED in knowing that they are available ONLINE. If only I knew. I think that you have to put in the same amount of time, but who wouldn't rather do it from their computer in their pj's? Since I did not take it online I am going to go home today and practice a little to make sure I can shoot stuff at 30 yards, not very far I know, but the targets aren't very big either.
Another thing that largely bothers me. There are three boys about 12 in our class that every time they come head straight for the soda machine and get 2 pops and then a candy bar. Then the exercise repeats itself and they buy another soda and candy during the break. Between the three of them the eats about 5 candy bars and 6 sodas every tuesday and thursday....no wonder there is an obesity epidemic. Where are they parents? Do they even know? Are they supplying the money?
Reality Check: After I imagine myself at twelve years old, I remember getting a baby ruth and beach nuts everyday before school. Where were my parents? Did they even know? Were they supplying the money? (ok they actually were but they didn't know that I was taking it out of the change jar in their closet. They found out later and I got in big trouble ha ha). BUT STILL, we should do something about the availability of healthier foods in vending machines.
Another thing that largely bothers me. There are three boys about 12 in our class that every time they come head straight for the soda machine and get 2 pops and then a candy bar. Then the exercise repeats itself and they buy another soda and candy during the break. Between the three of them the eats about 5 candy bars and 6 sodas every tuesday and thursday....no wonder there is an obesity epidemic. Where are they parents? Do they even know? Are they supplying the money?
Reality Check: After I imagine myself at twelve years old, I remember getting a baby ruth and beach nuts everyday before school. Where were my parents? Did they even know? Were they supplying the money? (ok they actually were but they didn't know that I was taking it out of the change jar in their closet. They found out later and I got in big trouble ha ha). BUT STILL, we should do something about the availability of healthier foods in vending machines.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
I thought this was interesting
If you want to read the whole article go to http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100171438>1=10514 it isn't very long, but I thought it was interesting. (Becky you will have to let us know if it is credible).
Myth #5: "Salt causes high blood pressure and should be avoided."
The origin: In the 1940s, a Duke University researcher named Walter Kempner, M.D., became famous for using salt restriction to treat people with high blood pressure. Later, studies confirmed that reducing salt could help reduce hypertension.
What science really shows: Large-scale scientific reviews have determined there's no reason for people with normal blood pressure to restrict their sodium intake. Now, if you already have high blood pressure, you may be "salt sensitive." As a result, reducing the amount of salt you eat could be helpful.
However, it's been known for the past 20 years that people with high blood pressure who don't want to lower their salt intake can simply consume more potassium-containing foods. Why? Because it's really the balance of the two minerals that matters. In fact, Dutch researchers determined that a low potassium intake has the same impact on your blood pressure as high salt consumption does. And it turns out, the average guy consumes 3,100 milligrams (mg) of potassium a day—1,600 mg less than recommended.
The bottom line: Strive for a potassium-rich diet, which you can achieve by eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and legumes. For instance, spinach, broccoli, bananas, white potatoes, and most types of beans each contain more than 400 mg potassium per serving.
The origin: In the 1940s, a Duke University researcher named Walter Kempner, M.D., became famous for using salt restriction to treat people with high blood pressure. Later, studies confirmed that reducing salt could help reduce hypertension.
What science really shows: Large-scale scientific reviews have determined there's no reason for people with normal blood pressure to restrict their sodium intake. Now, if you already have high blood pressure, you may be "salt sensitive." As a result, reducing the amount of salt you eat could be helpful.
However, it's been known for the past 20 years that people with high blood pressure who don't want to lower their salt intake can simply consume more potassium-containing foods. Why? Because it's really the balance of the two minerals that matters. In fact, Dutch researchers determined that a low potassium intake has the same impact on your blood pressure as high salt consumption does. And it turns out, the average guy consumes 3,100 milligrams (mg) of potassium a day—1,600 mg less than recommended.
The bottom line: Strive for a potassium-rich diet, which you can achieve by eating a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and legumes. For instance, spinach, broccoli, bananas, white potatoes, and most types of beans each contain more than 400 mg potassium per serving.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Car Commercial
I added a new UTUBE video on my side bar, most of you have probably seen this, but the music is kinda quiet, so you have to listen carefully.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Feel free to copy and reply
50 ODD things about you!
1. How tall are you? 5' 5" - It really isn't that odd though.
2. Have you ever done heroin? I really don't have a good response to this except no...
3. Do you own a gun?Actually, YES, and I learned how to shoot it.
4. Do you recycle? Yes I do
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Well, that all depends on what the appointment is for :)
6. What do you think about hot dogs? I don't really think about Hot Dogs
7. What's your favorite Christmas song? Oh Holy Night
8. What do you prefer to eat in the morning? Usually Steak and Potatoes, sometimes cereal.
9.Can you do push ups? CAN I?
10. Is your bathroom clean? No, it is due for a cleaning.
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring
12. Do you like painkillers? For some reason this seems like a stupid questions...yes I do.
16. Middle Name? Lee
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment..sugar, brainwash, bologna
18. Name the last 3 things you have bought:? Dog Food, Nylons, groceries
19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Hot Chocolate, Peppermint tea, water
20. Who is your hero? Superman
21. Last person you called? Christa--I wanted to see if she would babysit my cat..I don't think she got my message.
22. Current worry?....getting work off for Christmas.
23. Current hate?........................My work pants are ugly
24. Favorite place to be? Lake Powell ahhh warm.
25. How did you bring in the new year? I don't even know...maybe I was asleep
26. Where would you like to go? Seattle or Mexico
27. Do you own slippers? Yes, I have cold feet
28. What shirt are you wearing? A white cotton, long sleeved shirt from Old Navy
29. Do you burn or tan? Usually Tan, but I burn more now that I am on birth control
30. Favorite color(s)? red
31. Why did you choose your display name? D for DeAnna, A for Andrew, Shaws for Shaws
32. Do you swear a lot? No
33. What songs do you sing in the shower?I usually make up my own melodies in the shower.
34. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child? Bugs or Mice or I actually had a fear of a cougar jumping through the family room window when I had to get up to use the bathroom.
35. What's in your pockets right now? gloves and a dime
36. Last thing/person that made you laugh? My coworkers kids...they like candy...a lot
37. Best bed sheets as a child? ooh Grandma's or Mom's really old ones that are really soft.
38. Worst injury you've ever had? Honestly I think sore muscles, an excercise science degree really works you and I had some really really sore muscles at times.
39. Are you doing anything else right now? I am at work, so I am occasionally answering the phone.
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 1 (sadly it is my in-laws ancient one, but it is better than none!)
41. Who is your loudest friend? Honestly most of my friends have been pretty quiet, I was usually the loud one. (maybe Janalyn Bingham was louder)
42. Who is your most silent friend? Sheena
43. Does someone have a crush on you? I don't think so.
44. Do you wish on shooting stars? No, I am too busy looking at them.
45. What is your favorite book? Twilight
46. What is your favorite candy? Hot tomales, skittles, and twix and werthers
47. What song do/did you want played at your wedding? Broken Road by Rascal Flats
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? Mole People ha ha ha
49. What were you doing @ 12 AM last night? sleeping/sweeping the sheets for bed bugs
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up this morning?How can I get my clothes on the quickest way to keep warm?
1. How tall are you? 5' 5" - It really isn't that odd though.
2. Have you ever done heroin? I really don't have a good response to this except no...
3. Do you own a gun?Actually, YES, and I learned how to shoot it.
4. Do you recycle? Yes I do
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Well, that all depends on what the appointment is for :)
6. What do you think about hot dogs? I don't really think about Hot Dogs
7. What's your favorite Christmas song? Oh Holy Night
8. What do you prefer to eat in the morning? Usually Steak and Potatoes, sometimes cereal.
9.Can you do push ups? CAN I?
10. Is your bathroom clean? No, it is due for a cleaning.
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring
12. Do you like painkillers? For some reason this seems like a stupid questions...yes I do.
16. Middle Name? Lee
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment..sugar, brainwash, bologna
18. Name the last 3 things you have bought:? Dog Food, Nylons, groceries
19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Hot Chocolate, Peppermint tea, water
20. Who is your hero? Superman
21. Last person you called? Christa--I wanted to see if she would babysit my cat..I don't think she got my message.
22. Current worry?....getting work off for Christmas.
23. Current hate?........................My work pants are ugly
24. Favorite place to be? Lake Powell ahhh warm.
25. How did you bring in the new year? I don't even know...maybe I was asleep
26. Where would you like to go? Seattle or Mexico
27. Do you own slippers? Yes, I have cold feet
28. What shirt are you wearing? A white cotton, long sleeved shirt from Old Navy
29. Do you burn or tan? Usually Tan, but I burn more now that I am on birth control
30. Favorite color(s)? red
31. Why did you choose your display name? D for DeAnna, A for Andrew, Shaws for Shaws
32. Do you swear a lot? No
33. What songs do you sing in the shower?I usually make up my own melodies in the shower.
34. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child? Bugs or Mice or I actually had a fear of a cougar jumping through the family room window when I had to get up to use the bathroom.
35. What's in your pockets right now? gloves and a dime
36. Last thing/person that made you laugh? My coworkers kids...they like candy...a lot
37. Best bed sheets as a child? ooh Grandma's or Mom's really old ones that are really soft.
38. Worst injury you've ever had? Honestly I think sore muscles, an excercise science degree really works you and I had some really really sore muscles at times.
39. Are you doing anything else right now? I am at work, so I am occasionally answering the phone.
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 1 (sadly it is my in-laws ancient one, but it is better than none!)
41. Who is your loudest friend? Honestly most of my friends have been pretty quiet, I was usually the loud one. (maybe Janalyn Bingham was louder)
42. Who is your most silent friend? Sheena
43. Does someone have a crush on you? I don't think so.
44. Do you wish on shooting stars? No, I am too busy looking at them.
45. What is your favorite book? Twilight
46. What is your favorite candy? Hot tomales, skittles, and twix and werthers
47. What song do/did you want played at your wedding? Broken Road by Rascal Flats
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? Mole People ha ha ha
49. What were you doing @ 12 AM last night? sleeping/sweeping the sheets for bed bugs
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up this morning?How can I get my clothes on the quickest way to keep warm?
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Bored
To answer your question Carillisa, yes, I have stuff to do at work, but honestly not enough. At this point I don't think I am the only one in the office that is bored. I put up all the fall decorations today and enjoyed a long company meeting this morning, but we haven't received any new orders today, which leaves me with little to do. Interest rates dropped again though, so hopefully we will see more people buying and therefore more business.
I also had the great opportunity yesterday to go to my first hunters safety course that Andrew signed me up for. I was one of 4 -6 girls and about 15 12-yr-old boys. It was such a great learning experience. There were things that I never even thought of before. Did you know you should always treat a gun as if it were loaded? Who knew? After about 2.5 hours I went home completely invigorated for the next classes I still have to attend. Oh yes and don't you worry, I was very happy to give up my one chance at exercise during the week playing ward volleyball.
Until then I have successfully completely my meal list for 2 weeks and the complimenting grocery list. I have even organized the groceries on the list to the appropriate order so they line up as I walk through the store (don't pretend you have never done it).
I also had the great opportunity yesterday to go to my first hunters safety course that Andrew signed me up for. I was one of 4 -6 girls and about 15 12-yr-old boys. It was such a great learning experience. There were things that I never even thought of before. Did you know you should always treat a gun as if it were loaded? Who knew? After about 2.5 hours I went home completely invigorated for the next classes I still have to attend. Oh yes and don't you worry, I was very happy to give up my one chance at exercise during the week playing ward volleyball. Until next time....
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
HAPPY ONE YEAR
Andrew and I celebrated our one year wedding anneversary on Friday, what a fun day! He did a great job. First off he surprised me with a new kitten to replace my Alice, but he couldn't wait until Friday, so I got him on Wednesday. Then he sent me a dozen roses to work (love flowers!). Then he brought me lunch to work and ordered me a mini banana cream pie. And then ha ha ha as another "gift" for me he donated his hunting fund to buying me a shotgun so I could go with him when he goes bird hunting. Yes, I know, you are all probably rolling on the ground at the sight of me holding a big-ol shotgun, but it was sweet in whatever way you want to look at it. After I got home from work we headed to Hamilton's (where we had our wedding dinner). After we watched a really really lame movie, but enjoyed sparkling cider and cheese and crackers. It was a great day.
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