Going from subbing to having a calling

Since we got released from Nursery a while back, I've been off the hoook for a while. A little bit different for me though. However, Lara got a another calling. During this time, they needed subs for the 10 year olds (I think it's the 10 year olds). Lara has been tracking me down to see if I could help. There's been two classes that I've been switching back & forth to. One seems to be towards the end of the hallway & the other at the other end of the hallway. So I go where help is needed. One problem about this is that no preparations. I receive the manual & then I'm on my own. What? Somehow I just need to quickly read what I need to teach the class & do my best. The good thing about it is that I get a treat. Yeah!
With this, it's kinda interesting to see a little difference from going from Nursery & to subbing for these kids that are abit older. Now my calling is in the Primary. Getting some experience with these kids was kinda a jump in a way. It's like talking to my neices & nephews. You can joke, but the level (talking to them) is cool. I think this is good training for me, from little ones to a little bit older.

I'm in double digits

Well, I finally made it to double digits. I've reached my 10-year mark for working at the hospital as of 10/25. For those that may forgot, I work at Banner Desert Medical Center. There's been alot of changes there since I've worked. The hospital is adding on. More walking, but it's interesting to see new areas open. But since I've worked there, I know that I've learned alot. Met new friends, & I guess some people move on. But, hanging on, trying to be a team worker, learning new things, & so on, I made it this long.
I would like to step out abit & see what else I can do. I know benefits are important, but maybe another hospital. I guess I need to explore Banner & see whats available. One cool thing about the hospital is that athletes (pro players) come by to visit. At times I see them. It's interesting seeing athletes come by & visit, & nope, no autographs for me I think I'm past that. Just a friendly hi & maybe a handshake.
There's many cool things that Banner gives out, some in the past, & for now, not sure unless they tell you. But they give us these credit card looking things that means there's many on it, points I should say, but you use it like a credit card. These are cool. Another thing is that people with carts I guess, go by the units & they let the employees grab treats from it. Like fruit I think, & some other treats. It's nice, pretty much up for grabs in a way, but you probably need to make sure there's enough for others too. but the whole thing is cool. But some things could change, who knows.
Well, enough for now. I guess I need to hang on for the ride, & keep exploring.

Our fathers & sons BYU football trip

Our fathers & sons BYU trip was interesting & cool. My brother Ryan pretty much hooked us up. We had a house to stay in along the way. Pretty cool, so we just kicked it & relaxed. The next day, we went to Provo, & ate at somekind of Brazillian restaurant I think, that was nice. Then after that, my other brother David & my dad thought they would head back & try to get a nap or something, and me, Ryan, & my older brother Kyle decided to stay & look around campus. It was pretty cool. The bookstore there was a little crazy. I was keeping my eyes open for a football jersey with the #1 on it. I almost got one somewhere else, but thought I would wait. Anyways, while trying to get tickets, one of Ryans brother-n-laws helped us out. We got tickets through him. Sweet! They were around $57.50 I believe.
Before the game, we were around the scalpers trying to get some extra cash for the tickets, sale & buy kind of stuff. At one point, about ready to give up, we almost bought some for $100 each. We just wanted to get in, but changed our minds & moved on. Later, the game is already going, we decided to go around the stadium & check things out. As we kept on walking, there was place that you can go into. Not sure what is was. But, somehow we were able to get tickets there. They were about $33.33 I think. The seats for these tickets were at the very top. It was a cool game. Towards the end of the game, we started to move down closer & closer and sat anywhere. We took some pictures too. With the extra money we made with the scalpers, for me I pretty much paid (got in) for about $13 I think. That's a good deal, & of course we were able to get closer seats towards the end. One thing that was cool about the game, we saw President Thomas S. Monson there. I brought our camera with me, & took alot of pictures.

With the weekend planned, we had something else in hand

Going up to St. Johns this weekend would of been fun, having another sub for our Nursery class, but it all changed as we were on our way up. Our new plans turned out to be clean our house. Our house was a mess, our lawns needed to be mowed, weeds pulled out, etc. Fun!? Well, we went to work. Lara has always been the star for this, once we work together, things look better. It always teaches me a lesson some how. With the front lawn looking better than usual, the back yard needs more work to it. Then we did inside our house. I know cleaning may not be fun at times, but you can always have some fun. I found an NFL game on tv and kicked back, oh yah! Football is hear! I'm looking forward to the Friday night fever. Not sure why. Highschool games, it's back in the day for me. Well, enough said about football. With the finishing touch, it was vacumming time. We borrowed Maria's & Jake's, it's like the best vacumm you can get. You have to try it to beleive it. I better go for now.

The opposite for me

Whenever I see couples have a baby or are expecting to have one soon, the husbands always gain weight. For me, you may laugh but I think I'm loosing weight. I don't know what the deal is. I get alot of exercise (walking) at work. So, I don't think I need to work out. Maybe to lift weights or something or doing pushups. My goal is to gain weight (not sure how much though), & have some muscle on me. Lately that's been hard for me. A funny thing, sometimes I like what I eat. When your eating something that you like, for me, I try to take my time & enjoy it. Unless I'm really hungry. But why rush? I know there's some people that will be done when I'm either half-way through with my first or starting my second plate or something. Sometimes I'll be a gentlemen & let others go ahead of me. Sorry guys, ladies go first. Well enough said, I just need to do my best and EAT.

Hiking is not a fun hobby

If some of you don't know, I work at the hospital. My job can be slow, a little busy, & sometimes a nightmare. I do alot of walking most of the time. I work at Banner Desert Medical Center. To give you an idea of what it's like inside, you must picture this. There are 4 floors. Going from south to north it starts with letters C unit, B unit, then theres somekind of a waiting gap area, then A unit, & D unit. So, it gets crazy when you have to go from D clear down to C. Yikes. But, if your like me, a speedy gajet, it should be a couple of minutes or so. Anyways, enough of this. Our department is getting a new area, & I'm not to thrilled about it. Don't ask me why. There's two hallways that you could go to get to our department.

One of the ways you can see the new hallway that leads you to our new department. I went down there for the first time, it's different, but ok. My point is, it's another hike for me. I don't think I can go another step.

But it's cool to see the hospital adding more to it.

Taking the heat

With the weather being hot now, it's time to jump in the pool. Lately, it seems like Aubrey's been going swimming & enjoys it. Along with Karen, Jake, Davis, & Lara starting to go, I hate being left out. I know with work, it's a little hard to go, but I finally got a chance to go this time. It was pretty cool, this might of been my first time in the water with Aubrey. Maria & Jake got one of those pools you can fill up to put in the back or the front, but to me that doesn't count going swimming. I like to get in & go under neath the water & get completely wet. Anyways, it was cool swimming with Aubrey, Davis, Lara, & Karen. Sorry guys, the funnest one was with Aubrey! Aubrey seemed to really enjoy it, it's cool to see
her swim & how excited she gets.

What a sugar hallick I am

For my birthday, I got very spoiled. To start things out, let's start with Father's Day first, even though that day doesn't count. I wanted cheese cake for my cake, but it was either a fresh one from the store, or my sister would make one. Tough choice. Well, without planning, they had cheese cake for Father's Day. Sweet! So I had my share, & even took some home
with me, yep I'm crazy. Then, when the big day came, Lara & I went to the movies with my parents,& Lara &I each took a coldstone ice cream in with us. It's a good treat to take in with you bytheway. Then, my sister-n-law Karen got me a 24-pack of bottled soda. Now I won't have to stop for refills. To go back abit, on Sunday, I guess someone knew it was my
birthday the next day, so they gave me a king size Butterfinger candy bar.
Sweet! Just for me. I guess you can call me Elf in a way but I prefer Mr. T

Another Year Older

My birthday is finally here! However, it isn't fun to be another year older. I do have a few things planned for my day, but I'm usually a last second planner. On my list we have planned to go to the movies and eat dinner with all of the family. The cherry on top is getting my birthday presents.