Age is of no importance unless you are a cheese.

I like this saying because I see time going by faster and faster and my age with it. I would like it much better to be thought of as fine wine-- you know--gets better with age? The kind you see on TV where the guy goes down into the wine cellar and brings out a dusty old wine bottle, wipes it off, checks out the date and says"this is really old and should be really good".Hmmm, maybe I'm not such a fan of this scenario after all. Really is cheese any better? And come to think of it, cheese and wine are suppose to go together! Oh well, if any of you see me turn yellow and start molding, yell for help!

Doubt Not; Fear Not

I said this to a friend not too long ago and need to take my own advice. Things have been a little rough this last month or so. It's tough to hold something solid and precious in your hands and then stand helplessly by as it seems to disintegrate like sand through your fingers with no power to stop it. Be it a friendship, a dream------well, anyway, I will survive.(Maybe that could be my theme song)!I am writing this from Skyla's hospital room in St. George. She got really dehydrated and had to come to the hospital on Wednesday night. She will be ok, they are just trying to figure out why she can't keep things down and also to get her unplugged. She is such a doll and a brave little trouper. I skipped school yesterday(yes! I actually sluffed!)so I could go to grandparents day with Brooklyn. We had a really fun time and then I drove to St. George to the hospital and arrived about 5:00. Don't know how long Skyla will be here but we are hoping she can break out of here soon. I sure have a wonderful family and love appreciate you all! On to other Janice news----
I was invited to join the Phi Kappa Phi Society. I had no idea what it was but they said it is by invitation only to the top 7% of Juniors and 10% of Seniors at the University based on grade point. Wow! Dumb Blond or Genius in disguise? hmmmmm Then there is the POLKA competition my partner and I won 1st place in at the dance lab on Tuesday! Who woulda thought? A dumb blond polka dancer with a high GPA. Sounds like a good idea for a sit com.

I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up!

Okay so I might be just a LITTLE dramatic but let me tell you---I AM SO SORE! I went snowmobiling with Kelly and Cory yesterday. Need I say more? It was really fun. We went up Santaquin Canyon and I managed to hit a rock on the side of the trail with my ski and go flying! The snowmobile did tip over but luckily not on me this time. I was too busy hugging the tree I landed by.(And I am not by nature a "tree hugger" just so you know!) Is it just me or am I getting too old for this? Hmmmmm! I am going to chalk it up to the month of February since that's when I had my last accident.
I am in the library and should be doing homework but I'm having a brain freeze! Happens to me quite a bit. Actually the reason I am at the library is because I can sit down and only have to use my fingers.(The ONLY part of my body that's not sore!) We are told that we should listen to our bodies but I'm telling you that when my body is screaming "I am in pain you idiot! What have you done to me?", it gets rather annoying! Oh well, back to work!

You Eat An Elephant One Bite At A Time!

I have to keep telling myself this when I am feeling overwhelmed which is MOST OF THE TIME!
Had another test in Human Sexuality today and I do NOT want to discuss it. The only thing I have to say is AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Thanks! I feel much better!
Now to some fun things I did over the weekend. Hmmm Since I don't have a life and my brain is pretty much filled with other stuff it takes a while to process. Oh yah! It was last night at Jake's house. His birthday was Sat. and they invited the fam over for ice cream and cake. It was sooooo good! Thanks Megan! And we played on the Wii-Tennis and Bowling. As anyone who was there can testify, I need a BIGGER room to play in. But at least I have fun! It is so nice to get together and see everyone. The only ones who weren't there was Jamie's family. That's ok Jamie. We missed you but I ate your cake! Thanks! Better get to class! Love to all! Janice, Mom, and Grandma

Are you KIDDING me?

So, seriously, who in the world at MY AGE almost fails a human sexuality test, huh? Tell me? I have FIVE children and it wasn't THAT complicated!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhh!
By the way, in all of my readings I still haven't seen anything about birds, bees or storks! Maybe I haven't read far enough!

Same Thing, Different Day

Here I go again. I am back in school and feeling overwhelmed so that means that things are normal. I really do like my classes and I am learning as much as my blonde brain can handle. There's a question for a pysch major. Is my brain as blonde as my hair? Scary thought but it does explain alot! :)
Went up to the cabin this past Saturday with Kelly, Jen and the kids and had lots of fun. My first time on my snowmobile since my accident last Feb. and it was good to get back. And just in case anyone is wondering, the sky is still blue above the smog. The air quality is awful and we have been told that we shouldn't exercise because of it. Sweet! Maybe they will cancel my Powertone class. Hmmmmmm!

Happy New Year!

What a holiday it has been! Thanksgiving was a blast! It was so wonderful for all 5 kids and their families to be together and to be able to spend it at Jamie and Chris's in St. George.
I took Cory, Elisha, Kelly, Jen, Jake, Megan, Jess and Mike to Red Lobster for dinner and then to the Scera in Orem to see Plaid Tidings. We had so much fun. We are always the loudest people in the restaurant and always the ones having the most fun! I almost had more fun listening to Jen laugh during Plaid Tidings than the show itself; and the show was sooooo funny! That was the kid's Christmas present from me. I decided a few years back that I would rather give a memory for Christmas for my gift and this has been the result.
I went to St. George after my finals and took Chris and Jamie out to Ruby River and then to see the Diamond talent Christmas Show. Food and show was great!
Went out to dinner on Christmas Eve with Mom and Mike and they got engaged. Mike dropped to one knee next to the booth and after saying some very sweet things, gave mom a ring. A HUGE ring! To say that my mom is engaged is very strange and I am still getting used to it but she is happy and Mike is a wonderful man! I wish them much happiness!!! No date set for the wedding yet.
Wasn't my year to have the kids over so it was a bit quiet on the home front. Went to Kelly's to watch kids open presents and then had breakfast. Saw Jess and Mike later that night and loved the BIG storm that blew in! I LOVE THE SNOW!!!!
Another semester over and I lived through it. I have a short break and then back to UVU, my home away from home. (I think the reason my tuition is so high is that they are charging me room and board because I practically live there!) Took 17 credits last semester and will go with 18 for Spring.
I wish everyone a prosperous and joy filled new year!!! LOVE YA"LL