Spinning Plates

Yes, I've been a little blog-lazy lately, but it's only because I've been busy. Things at work have picked up considerably, still not swamped, but enough to make the days pass a little quicker. I have several big issues on my plate: work (of course), selling the house, preparing a lesson for combined YM/YW on Sunday, trying to figure out how to get what I want for my birthday. Now I know these don't constitute serious problems, and I didn't say they were. It's just keeping my brain busy. I always refer to this as "keeping the plates spinning". If you've ever been to the circus, you will know what I mean. I spent Tuesday evening at Mutual, wishing every second that I could just go home and work on my lesson. Then last night we went out to see Jillian for the first time. She is so beautiful! I can't wait for her to start pudging out so I can squeeze her. You know what I mean. As a side note, Mom and I went to Dallas last weekend, and I gave Alisha strict instructions to wait until we got home before having the baby. She was very disobedient. She actually went into labor (that's labour for the Canadians) at about the same time we got up to go to the airport. So back to last night, we couldn't stay too long, because I had to get back for a YW Board Meeting. The meeting was necessary, but again, I just wanted to get home. I finally did get home, at 10:30. Right to bed. I don't pretend to be any busier than anyone else, especially those of you who have children added into the mix.

The Dallas visit was nice - beautiful weather. I actually started a blog entry while I was there, but it became the victim of a "loss of connection". I was a little frustrated, so didn't try to re-create it. While in Dallas, Mom and I went to a BBQ place that has been there forever. I don't remember it. I have seen it on Bobby Flay and Rachel Ray - it's called Sonny Bryan's BBQ. I have to say, it was so good. Well worth the trip. We drove around some of the old neighborhood, past the house on Cortez. It's still a really cute house. The current owners have put up a little fence around the front, and there are 2 really big trees in the front yard. That's how you know you are getting old - all the trees are huge! I may have mentioned this before, but I'm going to say it again - I basically know my way around Dallas, I just don't know the names of the streets. It's a little bizarre. We also visited with Jess and Mary, Jordan, MaryJane, Ed and Julie, Edward and Andrea and their boys. I have to say I'm so proud of Uncle Ed! He actually reads the blogs, and he's anxious to start blogging. So he may be posting soon on the Corbett Family sight. If he were really adventurous, he would create his own. But being such a good writer, I'll read wherever he posts. There is lots of excitement for the family reunion - lot's of anticipation.

Ok, I'm done for now. Hope to read you soon!

New Baby!

Yellowstone Manor

Check out Zack's blog for picture of Jeff and Alisha's baby!

Friday, the 13th - Knock on Wood!

I am not a superstitious person. But I'll take the opportunity to "equalize" the perceived bad luck of the 13th. So join me in knocking on wood, please! After 13 months of wanting/trying to sell my rental home, I actually got 2 solid offers last Friday, and I accepted one! I keep telling myself not to count my chickens yet, but I'm soo thrilled - finally! It's scheduled to close on the 21st of November, so I just want it to stay together through all the inspections that have to take place. The realtor that I'm working with suggested that I re-do the flooring and have the interior re-painted, to freshen it up. So Jared helped me in a huge way by overseeing/coordinating that effort, even doing a lot of the work himself. The house was officially re-listed last Monday - a week ago! And 5 days later, we had a contract! Please, please, please let it stick!

Next topic? On Saturday I had a little reunion of some mission friends. We decided that we need to meet more often than every 26 years. It was really fun to talk about those days, look at pictures and see how young we looked! How do parents let their children go on missions when they're sooo young? We put on a Joe's BBQ spread, Becky made potato salad, and we just had a good time - till 10:30 when we all realized that the next day was church and we are just a little too old to be up so late. We will try to get together again in March with a few more people! Good times!

Next? Mom and I are going to Dallas this Friday, till Monday. I'm having my crown "set", and we'll also do some visiting. Should be nice weather.

Next? Earthquake in Hawaii! What? We are still trying to get over there in December, so it made me wonder if this was a sign. I emailed the owner of the house we are renting and he says everything is fine. So assuming that they can get the power on before December, I'm so there!

Next? No baby yet for Jeffrey and Alisha. I'm hoping she can wait until after we get back from Dallas, and so is she. Her mother is coming on the 24th. The actual due date is the 29th, I think. It's so exciting to see what she looks like! I haven't seen the nursery yet, but I think she's done it in pinks and browns - very popular these days. Reminds me of Baskin-Robbins! Yummy!

So I've been reading all the blogs from the family to the north and keeping up with your lives. Sounds like the Freibergs have been busy with braces and bicycles, the Ritchies are busy with family coming and going, the Wolffs - hiking the canyon and hookers? The Christensens - shopping and surgery, and the Palmers - roadtrips and restaurants. I'm hoping that I can make it for the Banff outing, but don't know how long I can stay. If I come at all, it may be a quickie trip.

No photos - home computer still weird! And I can't upload any photos on my computer at work. Sorry! See you later!