Lauren's Happenings

Friday

I decided to do some work, so I would get up and get my day going, but my day quickly built.
I worked with Jayne 8-11. Mornings with her are my favorite because she is a little angel.
Right after, I got ready for a lunch date with Jacob. We went to pita pit, and then got ice cream from culvers. I had two hours before my next thing, so I decided to run home and pull some weeds (we got a notice from our landlord that we needed to pull them). They really weren't that bad, the only problem was the thorns that were on the stems. I got a few stuck in my fingers. I showered and washed my hands a million times but they were permanently dirty.

Grayson picked me up at 4:30ish and then we drove to Phoenix to go on a hike. IT KICKED MY TRASH. I can usually go without stopping but I had to stop like 4 times. It was pathetic. I felt like I was going to throw up at some points but I was determined to do it, and we did!! Then we sat at the top and watched the sunset (which meant like a 30 minute break). On the way down, we realized our legs were shaking. Haha. We ended the night with some thrive that definitely hit the spot.



Saturday

I didn't have to work with Jayne til 11, so I decided to pull some more weeds. My backyard is in pretty bad shape. I pulled weeds back there for like 45 minutes, and you can barely tell. Yikes.

Then I worked with Jayne. She was super mellow. Most of the time was watching her swing on the hammock. Best thing ever.

When I got home, Alie wanted to go on a bike ride. I didn't feel like pumping up my tires, so I said I'd pay 5 dollars to whoever did it for me. Alie ran and got the pump and Nate sat on the bike. No one would give. Kinda jinxed myself. Eventually we compromised by giving Nate a free movie ticket (someone else gave to me) and alie already stole the 5 dollars.
The bike ride was quite the adventure. Alie wasn't the "leader" so she said, "if you're not a leader, make yourself one". Then road off. We then spent like 10 minutes looking for her. My worry wart self was worried even though I knew she was fine.



Then we went to the Women's broadcast. They had candy at the front which was definitely a bonus.
Once it was over, we changed and then drove to my grandparents house for a family party. While I was there, I found out my tucson roommates were in town and at a party. I haven't seen them in awhile, so I was excited to rage with them. The party was kinda lame, but we still had our own little dancing corner.



Sunday

When I woke up, I realized I forgot my curling iron and mascara and my parents house. Which ended up being lucky because I also got breakfast. :) Oh also shoutout to the easter bunny for still coming in clutch.

My interpreting this week at church was not too hot. I still got the job done, but it was not my best work.

Church was really good. The talks were all raw and real. I love when people get real with us.

We ended the night with traditional Easter ham, yummy 1000 calorie potatoes, and salad.
It was a good easter.


Monday

I am currently at school right now and my student is with her "teacher of the deaf" which means I get a 30 minute break. I love when she comes to school. Anyway, this morning they had track and field day which was also a nice treat getting to go outside. My student loves anything involving running and playing, so she was laughing/jumping around the whole morning. Love her.

Then for lunch, my mom brought me Zupas since it's my birthday "week" (and because she may not be able to bring me lunch on my actual birthday if Morgan has her baby). Also shoutout to my mom for bringing me lunch and then going to Alie's school during her lunch. What a saint.

I only work with my dad 15 hours a week. I wanted to get all the time in before we left for Utah, and by Wednesday I only had 2 hours left. Holla! So I slept in and then went to lunch with Kelley and Jena (and baby Levi of course). We went to SoCal fish tacos in downtown Gilbert. Lunch dates are always my favorite. :)

Our flight left at 6 but naturally we had to leave for the airport super early. We somehow all got TSA pre check in, which is the best thing ever. Better than fast passes at disneyland. We landed around 9 utah time, so we just checked into our hotel. Nate and I decided to hit up the gym, which always feels good. Then around 11 we were all hungry, so we went downstairs to the main desk and got some snacks including queso, chips, and some crackers nate picked. We spent the night snacking on our treats, ice from the ice machine of course, and watching "Keeping up with the Kardashians".


Thursday

My grandma had a stroke a month ago and is in worse shape than before. So now she is in a care center. The purpose of us going to Utah was to clean out my grandparents house to help them move. It was kinda a tender mercy that my grandma isn't home because she has a hard time letting go of anything. Before we started on our work we visited my grandma. It was rough. I don't think she remembered us, and she had this terrified look in her eyes. Her appearance was also a lot different, I didn't recognize her at first.

The rest of the day was spent sorting, taking things to the trash trailer, or moving into the living room for DI. I guess my body wasn't used to doing such hard work all day. I was back to eating like my high school self. Kinda nice. :)


Morgan and Payson came over later for Chinese. I insisted that we leave at the half time of the Arizona march madness game to get our traditional swig cookies. That was the only good thing of the night. Arizona was slaughtered. Although they did close the gap a little near the end.


Friday

Another long day of moving. We started the day with some breakfast from Village Inn (i think dad was sick of the hotel breakfast).

The rest of the day consisted of loading up the u-haul and taking loads to DI.


Late that night, in all of our grossness and glory, Alie, Mom and I went to Target to get Morgan a baby shower gift.
Alie things she is broken so she got a mobilized cart. That girl makes everything fun.

We found some face masks to give as party favors. Some of them were this terrifying black mask.




Saturday

We agreed before we left for Utah that Saturday would be for the shower and we would have plenty of time to get ready. We held our guns.. That morning we woke up super early, and took our trash trailer to the dump. Guess how much it weighed. 2.5 tons. Yikes.

As promised, we got back to the hotel, showered, napped, then hurried to get ready. Lol.

We don't usually do "baby/bridal showers" with our Stahle side, so it was fun to change things up. We went to an Italian restaurant and had the shower in a private, upstairs room. Morgan was definitely showered, but it did not end there. When we got back to her house with all her presents, we made a list of everything she still needs. She was determined to get it all done, so we spent another 2 hours at Target, spending 10 minutes on every item on the list... I was not a happy camper.


But we were rewarded with Costa Vida and ice cream. Also shoutout to Payson for getting the job he wanted (he had 2 other offers).



Sunday

My mom made my dad get a later flight so we could go to church... jokes on her, all of utah had the provo temple dedication. So we couldn't go anyway. Instead we visited my grandma one last time. Which was a good thing too because she was much more alert and responsive. :)

Then we made the small trek home. I slept the whole flight home, which was the best thing I did all day.


Monday

Dragged out, long day.

Mostly because I needed to catch back up on life- laundry, groceries, etc. At my dad's office, I can only check my email there. Being gone a few days, I didn't check it for awhile. I had some very demanding emails asking why I wasn't responding. lolz. oops.




There is no school tomorrow and the office is closed. I've been trying to work as late at the office as i possibly can to rack up those hours. I guess the problem is more hunger than anything. But it certainly makes my days longer.

I haven't blogged in awhile, because my life is pretty constant- interpret 7:30-2:30, Jack 2:45-6. I'll try to share some highlights and happenings.

My roommate, Janette had a birthday this month. I still don't know her super well, but having a party was a great start. She had some of her friends over for pizza, cake and games. It was fun to get to know her and celebrate her birth. :)

My friend Jaxon recently got home from his mission. He's been my little partner in crime- Institute, other missionary homecoming and YSA activities. We went to some Tempe Valentines Dance along with Andrew. It was super lame at first, the epitome of a church dance, but it eventually picked up and became fun. Plus I saw a lot of Tucson friends and some high school friends, so it was a good time.

I had some sort of virus/flu for 6 days. That was super fun. I had to miss out on a date to a Hunter Hayes Concert, MHS Basketball state game (which they won, CARRY ON), a dance party, institute and helping out with linger longer. I practically finished all my shows on Netflix, so that was pretty depressing. Haha. Side note: Parks and Rec is literally my favorite show. No matter how many times i watch them, I laugh everytime.

2 Saturdays ago, i got to support Nate in his district choir concert (which he rocked and looked so cute), then we went to PF Changs. I think they are my new favorite place for sushi.
Later that evening, Kourtney and I went to Jason Larson and Ashlee Clifford's wedding. I don't really go to receptions all that often, but typically only the BFFs go. They just aren't as well attended anymore, but their wedding was like a high school reunion. So many fun people there! I got all my socializing in!

Monday

It was a holiday which meant no school!! Holla!! But I still worked with Jack and Jayne. Jack ran my errands with me: grocery shopping and target run.We spent a good ten minutes trying on sun glasses. Mr Jack was in heaven. His favorite were the girly sun glasses. Lol.

I've been in my ward for 2 months, and I still have so many people I need to meet. So I decided to be a good girl and go to FHE. We were combined with two other wards, but we were doing speed dating. So I still got to meet some peeps in my ward.

Tuesday

So a little news...Jack's sister is coming back from BYU-Hawaii and wants to work with Jack (starting March). The same time I was discussing this with Paul, my dad told me his office/he needed a part time employee to help out. It is the kind of busy work I love, I can go on my own time, and it pays 6 dollars more/hour than the hab with Jack. Anyway, i had my "interview" on Tuesday. It wasn't really an interview though. I just had to turn in some paper work.

My mom went to dinner with my grandma, aunts and their cousin that was in town. She jokingly said Alie and I could go to Gecko Grill and just sit at another table. We ended up going too. Lol. And she paid. :)




Wednesday

The highlight was watching UofA beat ASU! In the valley, it's a rare sight to see anyone with UofA gear. So to see the team, campus, fans etc, it did my wildcat heart some good. :)