I saw this online as I was doing something for my boss today. So good, I had to share it immediately! :)
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
RE: The Holiday 20
Recently, I read a post dreading the "holiday 20" lbs. Isn't it so true that if we're not careful, we WILL gain 20 lbs every holiday season? Well, I guess guys don't have the same difficulty, but seriously? Why?
Something I heard a couple weeks ago really stuck with me. We have two mental options this season. Will Power vs Choice Muscle.
Will Power implies we have it or we don't. So many of us don't. But our Choice Muscle? What is that? Its the ability to say NO to the extra cream puff, the ice cream that covers the apple crisp, and that last chocolate covered caramel. But every time we say no, our muscle is being worked and is getting stronger. May we all grow our Choice Muscles this winter! Let's beat that Holiday 20!
Something I heard a couple weeks ago really stuck with me. We have two mental options this season. Will Power vs Choice Muscle.
Will Power implies we have it or we don't. So many of us don't. But our Choice Muscle? What is that? Its the ability to say NO to the extra cream puff, the ice cream that covers the apple crisp, and that last chocolate covered caramel. But every time we say no, our muscle is being worked and is getting stronger. May we all grow our Choice Muscles this winter! Let's beat that Holiday 20!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Happy Birthday to Me!
Dinner at the Cheesecake Factory. What could be better? :)
Thank you Travis!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Beautiful Ride
About a month ago, we got a new bishopric in our singles ward. It didn't take long for Bishop Swenson to hear that I hadn't ridden a horse in a very long time, but that I loved it. So what awesome thing did he do? He invited me and my RS Presidency out for a ride! He only keeps 4 horses in the valley so my first counselor get left out of this ride, but she'll be on the next one because Bishop wants to go again! It was a fabulous afternoon!
I love being on the majestic horses. There is just a peace that comes from riding through the mountains on such a grand animal that you can't feel anywhere else!
It was so much fun to race the horses!
Monday, October 12, 2009
October Eves
Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves.
We have had our summer evenings, now for October Eves!
-Humbert Wolfe
We have had our summer evenings, now for October Eves!
-Humbert Wolfe
This is what happens when you let a 4 yr old take your picture! Haha!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Mi Casa
Many of you may remember a year a go when I posted that I was moving into this FABULOUS place! I promised there would be pictures, but miserably failed. One year later, give or take a couple days, I am finally posting pictures. Mostly because I am now looking for another roommate. One is getting married and is moving out in less than a week and we need another renter. But, for your pleasure, here is a brief tour.
The front drive is U-shaped for friendliness on the busy street. Its also big enough that we have plenty of parking for all 4 cars. The house is tucked back far enough to diminish the sounds from the street. Mostly.
We have a huge kitchen!!! There is so much space we haven't even filled it all yet. Plus, there is another kitchen downstairs (minus an oven, stove, & dishwasher) so we are never left without food. Hehe!
This is our front room. It has a 16'H vaulted ceiling, and a great gas fireplace. When the blinds are lifted, the view from the chair is of Mount Olympus and unobstructed! This is my favorite place in the house.
This is our massive backyard. Because we're in a twin home, we do share it with our neighbors, but they are really nice. To be honest, we actually have never used it since there isn't a patio, only 3 feet of cement outside the basement door. Still looks nice though.
Our land lord takes care of all yard maintenance and snow removal so pretty much, we're living easy! I'm very happy here. Now if I could just find a roommate... :)
The front drive is U-shaped for friendliness on the busy street. Its also big enough that we have plenty of parking for all 4 cars. The house is tucked back far enough to diminish the sounds from the street. Mostly.
We have a huge kitchen!!! There is so much space we haven't even filled it all yet. Plus, there is another kitchen downstairs (minus an oven, stove, & dishwasher) so we are never left without food. Hehe!
This is our front room. It has a 16'H vaulted ceiling, and a great gas fireplace. When the blinds are lifted, the view from the chair is of Mount Olympus and unobstructed! This is my favorite place in the house.
This is our massive backyard. Because we're in a twin home, we do share it with our neighbors, but they are really nice. To be honest, we actually have never used it since there isn't a patio, only 3 feet of cement outside the basement door. Still looks nice though.Our land lord takes care of all yard maintenance and snow removal so pretty much, we're living easy! I'm very happy here. Now if I could just find a roommate... :)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
So What Have I Been Up To?
This one's for you, Erin! ;)
Its been a BUSY summer full of lots of work, church, holidays, family events, weddings, and plain fun. Here's a brief photo update!
June - Bees game with our ward. (L to R) Cammie T, me, Ingrid B. Ingrid is from Brasil so it was really fun watching her enjoy her first time at America's favorite past-time - baseball!
More from the Hill Air Force Base air show. (L to R) Natalie T, Liz D, me, Ashley W
My friend Missy got married and we had fun at her reception. (L to R) Cammie T, Ingrid B, Liz D, me
Provo's Freedom Festival and the balloon festival. We headed down to P-Town at 6am and were just too late to see them rise. But we did see this one!
The crew... (L to R) Jason, Natalie, Brad, Ashley, Mike, Liz, Cammie, me
And who can pass up Kneader's breakfast after the balloon festival? Total Provo tradition.
Fireworks with friends
Boating. Thanks Dev!
My very first attempt to slalom... success! Although, my form has definite room for improvement.
Devin let me drive the boat! Wahoo! Then I got wasted on the tube while he drove. (L to R) Me, Cammie, Ryan
Oquirrh Mountain LDS Temple open house in South Jordan, UT. Sorry if you missed it. It was absolutely beautiful!
Celebrated my roommate's birthday at the Cheesecake Factory. Happy birthday Cammie!
With family doing fireworks.
Saying goodbye to Brittany. She was the 1st counselor in my Relief Society Presidency. The east coast was calling her name... I miss her.
My cousin Mary got married on July 29. Sarah and I, aka Keddington Weddings, planned it, but I'm still waiting on the awesome pictures from Liz Draper Photography so I can showcase it in the right light. It was amazing!
[Pictures should be here]
And most recently, YSA Summit at the U of U Institute. Met some cool people, learned a lot, ran a 5k for a fundraiser, danced, and was spiritually uplifted. What a great weekend! (L to R) me, Jon, Cammie
Its been a BUSY summer full of lots of work, church, holidays, family events, weddings, and plain fun. Here's a brief photo update!
June - Bees game with our ward. (L to R) Cammie T, me, Ingrid B. Ingrid is from Brasil so it was really fun watching her enjoy her first time at America's favorite past-time - baseball!
More from the Hill Air Force Base air show. (L to R) Natalie T, Liz D, me, Ashley W
My friend Missy got married and we had fun at her reception. (L to R) Cammie T, Ingrid B, Liz D, me
Provo's Freedom Festival and the balloon festival. We headed down to P-Town at 6am and were just too late to see them rise. But we did see this one!
The crew... (L to R) Jason, Natalie, Brad, Ashley, Mike, Liz, Cammie, me
And who can pass up Kneader's breakfast after the balloon festival? Total Provo tradition.
Fireworks with friends
Boating. Thanks Dev!
My very first attempt to slalom... success! Although, my form has definite room for improvement.
Devin let me drive the boat! Wahoo! Then I got wasted on the tube while he drove. (L to R) Me, Cammie, Ryan
Oquirrh Mountain LDS Temple open house in South Jordan, UT. Sorry if you missed it. It was absolutely beautiful!
Celebrated my roommate's birthday at the Cheesecake Factory. Happy birthday Cammie!
With family doing fireworks.
Saying goodbye to Brittany. She was the 1st counselor in my Relief Society Presidency. The east coast was calling her name... I miss her.
My cousin Mary got married on July 29. Sarah and I, aka Keddington Weddings, planned it, but I'm still waiting on the awesome pictures from Liz Draper Photography so I can showcase it in the right light. It was amazing!
[Pictures should be here]
And most recently, YSA Summit at the U of U Institute. Met some cool people, learned a lot, ran a 5k for a fundraiser, danced, and was spiritually uplifted. What a great weekend! (L to R) me, Jon, Cammie
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Facebook Communicado
Oh girl, I hear ya. I do get what you say and what this generation holds.
Yesterday at 1:40pm ·
[The following two are my favorites :) -Rachel]
[The following two are my favorites :) -Rachel]
Isn't our generation just the smartest generation ever? Who needs anything more than one night. We have finally figured it out. We should hold our heads high and be proud of ourselves!
Yesterday at 11:32pm ·
So yes, our generation does not commit. Take it for what you will. But from now on, I'm going to work on saying yes or no. No more of this "maybe" stuff that Facebook has so quickly ingrained into our daily vocabulary. I'm ready.
So yes, our generation does not commit. Take it for what you will. But from now on, I'm going to work on saying yes or no. No more of this "maybe" stuff that Facebook has so quickly ingrained into our daily vocabulary. I'm ready.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Rainbows
Rainbow: The sign or token of God’s covenant with Noah (Gen. 9: 13-17). JST, Gen. 9: 21-25 explains that the covenant includes the promises that the earth will never again be covered with a flood of water, that the Zion of Enoch will return, and that the Lord will come again to dwell on the earth.How cool it is that we can be reminded of that every so often. Friday night, I had the blessing of witnessing this awesome rainbow! I am ever so grateful to carry my camera all the time.
By the way, this photo is NOT touched up in anyway. It was seriously this bright!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Plumbing Issues
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Hill Air Force Base Air Show 2009
Yesterday, today, and probably for the next few days, I'm home sick with the SWINE FLU... yes, that's right. SWINE FLU.
While I'm home, what better to do with my time than catch up on things I'm behind on, like blogging? And, here ya go.
Last weekend, I went with a bunch of friends to Hill Air Force Base in Clearfield to watch the air show. On the drive up, we got stuck in the tail end traffic of a huge accident that closed both directions of I-15 for 3 hours. We thought about going up earlier, but I'm grateful we didn't. After being so late to the base, we only got to see about an hour of the show, but what an hour it was! The only souvenirs I took home with me are the pictures and videos below. The last one is my favorite!
While I'm home, what better to do with my time than catch up on things I'm behind on, like blogging? And, here ya go.
Last weekend, I went with a bunch of friends to Hill Air Force Base in Clearfield to watch the air show. On the drive up, we got stuck in the tail end traffic of a huge accident that closed both directions of I-15 for 3 hours. We thought about going up earlier, but I'm grateful we didn't. After being so late to the base, we only got to see about an hour of the show, but what an hour it was! The only souvenirs I took home with me are the pictures and videos below. The last one is my favorite!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Testing
If this works, then I can start posting from anywhere, which means much better blogging! Or, at least more up to date blogging!
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Penny Pinching
At some point in our lives, we will all struggle financially. I keep hoping to marry into money and then I won't have to worry about it... but lets be real. Probably not going to happen! Instead, I'll probably have to live off coupons while I put a husband through a graduate program or something. The truth is, it can't hurt to begin teaching myself how to be frugal and money smart.
First things first, its time to read some good books. A couple years ago, I read The Richest Man In Babylon and loved it. I should read that again, followed by Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace-Revisited. May I suggest to friends and family who may also be in need of some education to do the same. In the meantime, if you don't have either of these books accessible to you, just try learning to penny pinch. If you need a little nudge, or simply some suggestions of how to get started, visit this blog Penny Pincher Advice. Best of luck to you all! (And to me)
First things first, its time to read some good books. A couple years ago, I read The Richest Man In Babylon and loved it. I should read that again, followed by Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace-Revisited. May I suggest to friends and family who may also be in need of some education to do the same. In the meantime, if you don't have either of these books accessible to you, just try learning to penny pinch. If you need a little nudge, or simply some suggestions of how to get started, visit this blog Penny Pincher Advice. Best of luck to you all! (And to me)
Monday, May 25, 2009
"Where's Your Husband?"
"Where's your husband, Rachel?" That's what I was asked today by my sweet niece Eliza (below). My response of "I don't have one Eliza" was quickly shot down by her astute observation. "But Sarah has one!"
Sarah and I busted up laughing. Who doesn't adore the honesty of children?
Wish I knew, Eliza. Wish I knew!
Sarah and I busted up laughing. Who doesn't adore the honesty of children?
Wish I knew, Eliza. Wish I knew!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
That was Wicked!
After 6 months of holding onto my tickets (and thinking I lost them for 3 of the 6) I finally saw Wicked!
Sarah and I had a blast at the musical. Neither of us had seen it before, but we'd heard some of the music. I was pleasantly surprised by the comedy of the show, and also the tenderness. It is a total must see the next time I go to NYC! It was such a great night! Thanks for coming Sarah.
Sarah and I had a blast at the musical. Neither of us had seen it before, but we'd heard some of the music. I was pleasantly surprised by the comedy of the show, and also the tenderness. It is a total must see the next time I go to NYC! It was such a great night! Thanks for coming Sarah.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Enter His Holy House
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Draper, UT LDS Temple
"When we keep the temple covenants we have made and when we live righteously in order to maintain the blessings promised by those ordinances, then come what may, we have no reason to worry or to feel despondent."
Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need
Elder Richard G. Scott ( LDS General Conference - April 2009)
Attending: Mom, Dad, Cath, Doug, Deb, Will, Sarah, Lance, Grandma D, Roger, Leslie, Mary, and Brittany.
It was memorable and I couldn't be happier!
Draper, UT LDS Temple
"When we keep the temple covenants we have made and when we live righteously in order to maintain the blessings promised by those ordinances, then come what may, we have no reason to worry or to feel despondent."Temple Worship: The Source of Strength and Power in Times of Need
Elder Richard G. Scott ( LDS General Conference - April 2009)
Attending: Mom, Dad, Cath, Doug, Deb, Will, Sarah, Lance, Grandma D, Roger, Leslie, Mary, and Brittany.It was memorable and I couldn't be happier!
What happens in Vegas
You know you're in Vegas when you see this... times a lot.
Or this.
But surprise, bet you didn't know this was in Vegas! We didn't either before we got there. In fact, it was still opening week!
Serendipity
Yes, of course we ate there and had their famous frozen hot chocolate. I have got to figure out how they do it. It was amazing!
Natalie and I at Serendipity
The view from our room was spectacular. Thank you front desk man for accidently putting us in a better room than we reserved, and messing up our payment so we could stay in the better room... AND, for being the reason we got free breakfast buffet the next morning, when you so kindly told us, "This is Vegas, breakfast isn't free." :)
Day 2 - M&M Store, a total must!
At Trader Joe's we saw this, and couldn't help but laugh! Love the description of milk glass and tater tots! As if we couldn't tell. Sweet.
All in all, it was a great weekend. Thank you random stock market holidays for giving us a reason to leave.
Or this.
But surprise, bet you didn't know this was in Vegas! We didn't either before we got there. In fact, it was still opening week!
Serendipity
Yes, of course we ate there and had their famous frozen hot chocolate. I have got to figure out how they do it. It was amazing!
Natalie and I at Serendipity
The view from our room was spectacular. Thank you front desk man for accidently putting us in a better room than we reserved, and messing up our payment so we could stay in the better room... AND, for being the reason we got free breakfast buffet the next morning, when you so kindly told us, "This is Vegas, breakfast isn't free." :)
Day 2 - M&M Store, a total must!
At Trader Joe's we saw this, and couldn't help but laugh! Love the description of milk glass and tater tots! As if we couldn't tell. Sweet.
All in all, it was a great weekend. Thank you random stock market holidays for giving us a reason to leave.
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Rachel Keddington I do believe that our generation is the worst with commitment. I mean, its just one night! Yes or No. Is it really that hard to make ANY choice?