Idaho Jan

A classic black Express shirt I found at the DI for $3.00! Gotta love that store. (I'll show full size later.)

This is my co-worker and friend Emma. She was married March 21 to Matthew Bowen. She has beautiful red hair and is very happy to have found her handsome husband. Hey Dallan, Jacki on the left is one of your Rexburbia.com fans. She's my boss and along with her is her niece Sarah whom I work with too. Funny people! This is the bride's parents Jeneane and Darrell. Jeneane passed away five days after this photo was taken. She was one of the aides at our school that just joined us this year. A bitter, sweet time for their family. Thanks to the gospel of Jesus Christ, families will be together again.

On March 25 we had our Relief Society Celebration. This is our presidency. Nancy, Janie (our pres.) Patty (our ward coupon queen), and I'm the secretary. I'm grateful to be learning from such terrific sisters! The meal: potato/ham, salad, rolls, dessert (cake and ice cream). Some of the crowd there. We had about 56 dedicated sisters join us for good food (I didn't eat the dessert :-), sweet socializing, and purposeful program. Thanks to Heidi and Patty and the committee.

I had to post my most favorite meal. I found the recipe in a magazine and adapted it to one serving. It has 1 green pepper chopped, 1/2 c garbanzo beans, 1/2 oz pepperoni, 1/2 oz cheese, 1/2 c spagetti sauce, cumin, and a sprinkle of dried chili peppers. Then after I cook it in the microwave 3 minutes, I sprinkle my carrots on top and dig in! I also have 1 oz corn tortilla chips, 1/2 c salsa, and a 1/2 c jello. It's a great meal. You should try it sometime!

Mandy's Stella is on the way to Virginia. This couple stopped by to get it on Saturday. I looked at their outfit and thought, where in the world are they going to put it! But they must be good at what they do because they rearranged the furniture in their truck and got the Stella on. This is what some couples do nowadays for income...travel around delivering furniture or goods from one end of the country to the other. We had a nice day today and too bad we didn't take the Stella for a ride before it left. But I'm sure Mandy will be enjoying it very soon in Virginia. It is a way cute scooter.

This was my coupon file (empty now) and it was getting stretched to the max. So I came up with an idea that even I was surprised about. I had a bag downstairs that I got from Porters and I could never find a use for it. I think it had been down there for at least 3 or 4 years doing nothing. Well, I pulled it out and found a GREAT use for it. I took the plastic files out of the old container and put them in the Porter's bag. They fit perfect! These are some of my dividers I made. The coupos are in envelopes in between the labels. This is the coupon clutch I have now! The files are in the center and there are pockets all around the outside for things like: my grocery list, coupon cutter, checkbook, receipts, and even my keys. The booklet in the background is called "The Food Storage Shopper" planner I found here and I REALLY like it. I downloaded all the pages for free and I also had a notebook handy out in the garage. I've got my list, I've got my plan, and now...

Dale said it was a good day of puttering. This what he was up to... So that's what was slowing down the water flow. He said since he didn't have any hair that is MUST be mine. Today it all got put back together. What a great guy! Finding the right pipe attachment was the hard part. We were 3 days without the bathroom sink in operation... I am a happy camper now!