tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55722097115075299152024-03-05T02:36:36.877-07:00The Manwaring ManorWelcome to our Bloggery Home. Please, make yourselves comfortable.Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-61566538586592578982011-07-10T18:18:00.002-06:002011-07-10T18:19:56.238-06:00Dolly<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1t4iX5QXsQJGjqqRPbWa1kh6P3MgdQJY9q-mfX8IKw6reQ0SHfpk8vruFz0Vj0g1VWTVTvpMtbcgD8nBpGUvkSj84CZyFo40vRY59nvne9Vtkj60So8Ts43xxjVVdVjVQrlUotrgb8M/s1600/IMAG0017-796239.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1t4iX5QXsQJGjqqRPbWa1kh6P3MgdQJY9q-mfX8IKw6reQ0SHfpk8vruFz0Vj0g1VWTVTvpMtbcgD8nBpGUvkSj84CZyFo40vRY59nvne9Vtkj60So8Ts43xxjVVdVjVQrlUotrgb8M/s320/IMAG0017-796239.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627882897928706434" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjirb3s0HBw5Lha79oE-osgKfJUCrx_JicfBRA1Bg4uJN-l__Wbukzf_5Ur62UUF0VmKAW5Ja2fVf1FafBmb8nO4rjfKjlQAjlu3uPTriNVyrvu0uLebla8Ax7Rkuref3t-O8rkeHj0K2Q/s1600/IMAG0023-798637.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjirb3s0HBw5Lha79oE-osgKfJUCrx_JicfBRA1Bg4uJN-l__Wbukzf_5Ur62UUF0VmKAW5Ja2fVf1FafBmb8nO4rjfKjlQAjlu3uPTriNVyrvu0uLebla8Ax7Rkuref3t-O8rkeHj0K2Q/s320/IMAG0023-798637.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627882906202997826" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpdVnyYizVECYjcAsE2-tmD1GZ0UkkYPYQXVdDTtdvxk_XKZyH-nM9o4FhKK8srr7dLnS_D3tTOmVa3Wxcbiyf7_lJ1wklTMXjrVHrNypwZFXuuORFiAM9sHoX9yg8q5YZEXAk0GNdM0/s1600/IMAG0029-700952.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpdVnyYizVECYjcAsE2-tmD1GZ0UkkYPYQXVdDTtdvxk_XKZyH-nM9o4FhKK8srr7dLnS_D3tTOmVa3Wxcbiyf7_lJ1wklTMXjrVHrNypwZFXuuORFiAM9sHoX9yg8q5YZEXAk0GNdM0/s320/IMAG0029-700952.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627882918142065858" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOA_DiGbvCxkVHIOSV33HFjehirXo-2mauTfMzI0VHXmMEADdJgfgjRN6M0_7IgAfwf687Q505YOkrcktJM_IPnnHdelnBKAk6f5a0dKML36etmzphEk9n-0Aj6TU9oxUEqGIQXg1POyo/s1600/IMAG0036-703691.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOA_DiGbvCxkVHIOSV33HFjehirXo-2mauTfMzI0VHXmMEADdJgfgjRN6M0_7IgAfwf687Q505YOkrcktJM_IPnnHdelnBKAk6f5a0dKML36etmzphEk9n-0Aj6TU9oxUEqGIQXg1POyo/s320/IMAG0036-703691.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627882928198913106" /></a></p><p>Ever since Dolly got home from the hospital, (first she had a clot in her leg and we thought she would lose her leg, then she had a mini stroke, then she had fluid in her lungs), poor girl, I have been snapping all sorts of pictures of her. Thank heavens Dolly is doing much better. We are grateful for all the prayers in her behalf. Here are some of those pictures.</p> Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-82370320265835245152011-07-10T18:18:00.001-06:002011-07-10T18:18:40.939-06:00Sometimes the floor is just more comfortable.<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9Du6CxAGlsEUsUBjHot5Td7zR2OHbPHgOd4Mjd9luk8KEFJyJsLJlNzGHdlAa7yQgjJf33mk58IaktCyERIHp2amE2H5AVq86RSaIQRFZP-y0EFF6FttDgMpCNQytaEATrydq0_YmRQ/s1600/IMAG0038-720941.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf9Du6CxAGlsEUsUBjHot5Td7zR2OHbPHgOd4Mjd9luk8KEFJyJsLJlNzGHdlAa7yQgjJf33mk58IaktCyERIHp2amE2H5AVq86RSaIQRFZP-y0EFF6FttDgMpCNQytaEATrydq0_YmRQ/s320/IMAG0038-720941.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627882571753432914" /></a></p><p>Dolly agrees.<br> Picture courtesy of Jason. </p> Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-49204367683733316282011-07-10T17:36:00.001-06:002011-07-10T17:36:25.944-06:00Test. From my phone.Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-80738013863010741082011-07-10T17:26:00.000-06:002011-07-10T17:26:12.901-06:00June 2011I think I will just insert the family letter I wrote for this month instead of retyping it up.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">It has been quite a while since I have remembered to write a family letter before receiving one for the month, though the credit must go to mom Manwaring for calling and reminding me. A LOT has happened since the last time I wrote. In fact too much has happened since then to possibly write about... However I will say briefly that I had an amazing experience as a first year teacher, and am working hard to make year number 2 a more organized, and thus less stressful, one. As for June specifically, I can’t imagine a more emotionally draining one.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">June started out with the end of the school year. I wouldn’t have believed as a high school student, but it is more work for teachers than it is for students. I am glad to say I survived. I am really grateful for a husband who is an amazing support to me in so many different ways! <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">June 2 was our 5 year anniversary. It was great to celebrate 5 wonderful years of marriage; however it would have been a lot more fun if I hadn’t had to spend 8 hour of it in department meetings. The next week was 10 hours a day of working to finish up data reports, and compiling an inventory list of things in my classroom. On the 9<sup>th</sup> we got to have Nathan, Kendra, and James over for a quick overnight visit while they were on their way to Boise for Nathan to compete in a race. The next evening Jason, Dolly, and I left for our “vacation” in Utah. We left Friday night so we could be there to attend the Mount Timpanogos temple with my little brother who will be leaving on a mission at the end of the summer. That was a really nice experience. I am so proud of David, for living worthily to enter the temple and for choosing to serve the Lord on a mission.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">The next week I had 4 long days of conferences. Monday and Tuesday I attended the Nutrition and Food Science conference at BYU. Wednesday and Thursday was full of the Utah Association and Family and Consumer Sciences Conference. This conference was a lot of fun. I got to catch up with a lot of the girls I went to school with, and a few of my favorite professors at the Y. While I really enjoyed networking, four straight days of conferences is really wearing. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">I was also busy throughout the week trying to help as much as I could get ready for my little sister’s wedding. It is still weird to think of her as a married woman. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She got married on Friday June 17<sup>th</sup> in the Mount Timpanogos temple. While I don’t know her husband (McKell Gomm) as much as I wish I did, he seems to bring out the best in Lindsay, so I am happy for her. The biggest project for me while I was there was to finish altering a bridesmaid dress to be modest. It turned out really cute. I will try to post about it on my blog soon.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Sunday brought with it the first Barney great grandkid’s blessing. After that there was a party in a park to celebrate my uncle, who has since deployed to Afghanistan. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Monday I got spoiled by my parents. They helped me pick out a new phone, and then my mom took me out shopping and bought me a brand new outfit for school. They also made us a wonderful dinner before we left. Pain de Gouda has been a family favorite for years.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Monday night we stayed with Kendra and James and we headed back home to Twin Falls on Tuesday. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">We found out just after we got home that one of my small cousins nearly drowned on vacation and my Nana just found out she has breast cancer. Worst of all was Wednesday though.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Wednesday, Dolly started walking really funny. We took her into the Vet, and found out she had thrown a clot in her leg. We were really worried about her. But by Friday we were able to bring her back home. A couple days later she had a stroke. That was a really hard time for us. Dolly is part of our family, and we will always love her. Fortunately, she recovered from that as well. We’ve had some good snuggles with her, but unfortunately she is back in the hospital. She now has some fluid in her lungs. We were hoping that we could enlist your help in praying for her. The doctor says she should be able to come home in a couple of days, but we know the power of prayer can work miracles. Below is a picture of our favorite furry friend.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">We love you all, and are so glad June is over!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Nicole, Jason, and Dolly Manwaring<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><br />
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I hate chocolate.<br />
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Fast forward to this past birthday. Every year I have been married I have had the best birthday ever. This past birthday was no exception. School was fun, but Jason really made this year special. He borrowed a DVD on giving massages. After I got home from school, Jason led me to the bedroom which he had set up like a professional massage parlor, and gave me an hour and 20 minute massage! It was really, really nice.<br />
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Moral: I love being married!Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-11086077948976108992011-07-10T17:06:00.000-06:002011-07-10T17:06:49.036-06:00I got a Job!Alright, so most of you already know this, but I got a teaching job! Remember way back when I posted about my "upcoming" interview at O'Leary Middle School in Twin Falls, ID? Well, that interview went really well. I thought I had the job in the bag. I got a call a couple of days later with an Idaho area code, and I got excited. It was not the principal of O'Leary, but it was a principal. The high school (Twin Falls High School) was also looking for a FACS teacher. I ended up doing a spur of the moment phone-interview with Twin Falls High School. I guess the principal at O'Leary had called the principal at TFHS and told him he should call me. I was not so sure I did very well. I hate phone interviews because you can't tell how the other person is reacting to what you are saying. I thought it was nice that he called, but I wasn't expecting it to go anywhere. They next day I felt like I needed to call the TFHS principal and ask if I could come up and meet him in person. So, I made a second trip up to Idaho. This time by myself! This was the first time I had driven for more than an hour with just myself in the car. The most impressive part is that my car had (well still has) no air conditioning. After meeting with Mr. Allen, the principal, and seeing the FACS classroom, I drove down to Hagerman and spent the night with the Hoffmanns. My cousin Heather and I went looking at houses the next day, (just in case).<br />
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The next week I interviewed in Bountiful. I was actually really excited about Bountiful, and had almost forgotten about either Twin Falls school. That afternoon I got a call from O'Leary Middle School, and they turned me down. I was a little let down, but I still needed to hear from other schools, and I was OK with it. A couple of hours later I got a call from the Twin Falls School District offering me the TFHS job! I was overwhelmed! I told them I would think about it and ended the call. I was really waiting to hear back from Bountiful, because it is closer to my parents. They called in the next 20 minutes and turned me down. I was a tiny bit disappointed, but not too much. I called Twin Falls back and accepted. And the rest is history. I have taught the past year at Twin Falls High School. I have learned a lot, laughed a lot, cried a lot, grown several grey hairs, and managed to just barely survive my first year teaching. I can't wait for next year!Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-10319977272143633422011-07-10T16:38:00.000-06:002011-07-10T16:38:48.320-06:00GraduationI guess the place to start is with my graduation from BYU. After 5 long years I have finally done it! Here are a couple of pictures from back then.<br />
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Jason's parents came down too, we just didn't get a lot of pictures.<br />
I am a BYU Alum!Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-60285057237104314962011-07-10T16:30:00.000-06:002011-07-10T16:30:04.891-06:00Wow. A whole Year!How pathetic...<br />
I have gone a full year without posting. I don't know where to begin recapping. Let me look through my past posts and I'll get back to you.<br />
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NicoleNicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-89987803939162983842010-08-18T11:47:00.004-06:002010-08-18T12:16:13.031-06:00Tag x 5<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Favorite TV Shows:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><br />1: The Simpsons<br />2: NCIS<br />3: Project Runway<br />4: Criminal Minds<br />5: Stargate SG-1 (yes I know I'm a nerd)<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Favorite Foods:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><br />1: Tuna Noodle Casserole<br />2: Cheesecake<br />3: Mango<br />4: Tomato<br />5: Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Favorite Movies:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><br />1: The Three Musketeers<br />2: Pride and Prejudice (A & E Version)<br />3: Ratatouille<br />4: Sense and Sensibility<br />5: Clue</span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Pet Peeves:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><br />1: Disorganization<br />2: The lingering smell of smokers<br />3: Cupboard doors left open<br />4: Contention<br />5: Gum left on the underside of desks<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Looking forward to:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><br />1: </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">Jason moving up to Twin Falls with me</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">2: Teaching!<br />3: Getting rid of student debt<br />4: Becoming truly independent<br />5: The third installment of the Professor Layton games to come out<br /><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">TAG:</span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><br />1: <a href="http://triciaandjason.blogspot.com/">Tricia</a><br />2: <a href="http://teamjester.blogspot.com/">Allison</a><br />3: <a href="http://lydontawny.blogspot.com/">Tawny</a><br />4: <a href="http://scottyandashleystevenson.blogspot.com/">Ashley</a></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">5: <a href="http://caseylisa.blogspot.com/">Lisa</a></span></span></span></span></div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-22549945952892591592010-07-07T08:11:00.005-06:002010-07-07T08:46:33.350-06:00The 5th of July<div style="text-align: center;">Every year Provo throws a huge party centered around the 4th of July. One of the big things they do is the Freedom Festival parade. I have been going to this parade without fail for 20 years! Below are some of the floats that went by.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJq362qo1Cf8ifAvRuNKSmKPoc6qZ4aoz6F6nxOX8UQnwqu6B7wFXGW3dQdbPibvEMJP9YH_zpP1qWp_gIZ661ixzLdLc3bU3TCtvdWKbBxE-1BSG8BccDT6OfKmrWiS02mmgakboOOM/s1600/IMG_0557.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJq362qo1Cf8ifAvRuNKSmKPoc6qZ4aoz6F6nxOX8UQnwqu6B7wFXGW3dQdbPibvEMJP9YH_zpP1qWp_gIZ661ixzLdLc3bU3TCtvdWKbBxE-1BSG8BccDT6OfKmrWiS02mmgakboOOM/s320/IMG_0557.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491169977970990594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">There were many stake floats that went by. The Wasatch stake did a great job on that temple!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD5Y69v6FmQgCJSHHEOm1Df9QXkrP3Y-t0T0GikKfL_wMNZRil1ZlGGVSPjiPwHK4dggWH4ZxT8lFFQFqevADc62I5Ker2A8j5dpnY_icPPKbtlovInh4xdcvg4o5HBkOBzUJWWpxMuaM/s1600/IMG_0556.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD5Y69v6FmQgCJSHHEOm1Df9QXkrP3Y-t0T0GikKfL_wMNZRil1ZlGGVSPjiPwHK4dggWH4ZxT8lFFQFqevADc62I5Ker2A8j5dpnY_icPPKbtlovInh4xdcvg4o5HBkOBzUJWWpxMuaM/s320/IMG_0556.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491169970761450946" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The 4th of July just wouldn't be the same without dad. (And the rest of the family too).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2zp57QRk4uezvH992I3mAWwwEEn-tZKXfvcHW09a7jyZ3V5VJcwCoylhLUcmlFqGIW-3bksfEtjtcWJchQOE5hKGODsKaRXX6g7907ufuVj6TPF6lYfNEj0fYmqkweaZ4i2KGXi_sWc/s1600/IMG_0555.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2zp57QRk4uezvH992I3mAWwwEEn-tZKXfvcHW09a7jyZ3V5VJcwCoylhLUcmlFqGIW-3bksfEtjtcWJchQOE5hKGODsKaRXX6g7907ufuVj6TPF6lYfNEj0fYmqkweaZ4i2KGXi_sWc/s320/IMG_0555.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491169961467825586" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I thought this float was kinda funny. It is the Republican party float.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHr82bJTWWyk0Hj-Kil9kaZEObW1u_0Aw8054WfHp8fqjPT9N4C1Z1L2meS7ekHw86z4Ggfhzi6Ew9Q-sJigrmYDiFAQEqDZSmxTIH9BHmL9OvqJFTHOTvccih68fhGp7kvHCsmIn14RE/s1600/IMG_0559.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHr82bJTWWyk0Hj-Kil9kaZEObW1u_0Aw8054WfHp8fqjPT9N4C1Z1L2meS7ekHw86z4Ggfhzi6Ew9Q-sJigrmYDiFAQEqDZSmxTIH9BHmL9OvqJFTHOTvccih68fhGp7kvHCsmIn14RE/s320/IMG_0559.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491172180460777746" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div>This was the Tuachn Theatre float showcasing their upcoming Tarzan play.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic66_77_QpqXL6gfDKzURV03tr8_wxsZvP_cipQqaVDJpoET8cmTs9r0APjn8UaQglYbVK3nGtOFS3wQnMo0TA9GQ-z79v_A8AmOywcq_V6WqKO6dArdXLsT1ao9hliHyCD5D9HTtMxQk/s1600/IMG_0560.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic66_77_QpqXL6gfDKzURV03tr8_wxsZvP_cipQqaVDJpoET8cmTs9r0APjn8UaQglYbVK3nGtOFS3wQnMo0TA9GQ-z79v_A8AmOywcq_V6WqKO6dArdXLsT1ao9hliHyCD5D9HTtMxQk/s320/IMG_0560.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491172194272321826" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div>This float was really cool.</div><div><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitadhNi4hlR7nmMvg0-VMS9N2VBDSWHqruDTnGCCHsaArxqijSUc_GXT9dHDfEk6rZol7KeIpBdUPowsb5BG1_XFKOsFIy0ggIn_4iG14lNKJf9ISgOIa8vn_6B0Zed1IhjiAEr-bpx8s/s1600/IMG_0554.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitadhNi4hlR7nmMvg0-VMS9N2VBDSWHqruDTnGCCHsaArxqijSUc_GXT9dHDfEk6rZol7KeIpBdUPowsb5BG1_XFKOsFIy0ggIn_4iG14lNKJf9ISgOIa8vn_6B0Zed1IhjiAEr-bpx8s/s320/IMG_0554.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491169950952827378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This float is actually my home stake's float. They did a great job! Apparently my family spent one FHE pulling out last year's staples for 3 hours to get ready for this year.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Instead of going home to the traditional Barney nap after the parade, dad and I wandered around Colonial Days, the Freedom Festival and the car show down at the mall. I only took pictures at Colonial days, however, we had a great time all over the place. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzonTU9RVWDZJlEFveBv8sk-iWdEsuY-Rf_mgdEHQUo7Rg22ZFuCkw8EFX2c-JHToxi0iJ9Bshdu9jW5wQ002EkrPOztcJQ9WtftP-sDN0tLPQ6U72mSlbbAXe8LelWlxkPwNq-Ig9jE/s1600/IMG_0566.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJf9qqLT9qdMjuFBx0dk14jX7Sbt8Ex5ILFIrMFtIpMLqtrb-JTC2AWFqs9Ad3VFygYgL5WOyKqfpFc0S8MYsZDef8kja5P2pqAoTzs1pLJWVMy1klg4IBvKO4JJFWdKxdN3HbzaU_0T0/s1600/IMG_0562.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJf9qqLT9qdMjuFBx0dk14jX7Sbt8Ex5ILFIrMFtIpMLqtrb-JTC2AWFqs9Ad3VFygYgL5WOyKqfpFc0S8MYsZDef8kja5P2pqAoTzs1pLJWVMy1klg4IBvKO4JJFWdKxdN3HbzaU_0T0/s320/IMG_0562.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491172205476062162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is a member of my home ward, Brother Scheetz. He built that lathe himself!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7MUtS6fa6chCMx0Aoap4uXIMHYPhyphenhyphenpAOvoZZXPzWmnUojZeq6v8rGq_ErlBPhhCVaiB4SzfbHFlorEbhx0leu-37-WRe1CkFdIxjxgUPscjElVV-FO5hy_yH-7qVzfDMt34zTVPTmjA/s1600/IMG_0561.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7MUtS6fa6chCMx0Aoap4uXIMHYPhyphenhyphenpAOvoZZXPzWmnUojZeq6v8rGq_ErlBPhhCVaiB4SzfbHFlorEbhx0leu-37-WRe1CkFdIxjxgUPscjElVV-FO5hy_yH-7qVzfDMt34zTVPTmjA/s320/IMG_0561.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491172200487172098" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Of course I had to put this in. I told my dad he needs to make me one of these and one of the lap looms that we saw as well. Wouldn't it be so neat to spin the yarn, weave it, and construct something all yourself?</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic66_77_QpqXL6gfDKzURV03tr8_wxsZvP_cipQqaVDJpoET8cmTs9r0APjn8UaQglYbVK3nGtOFS3wQnMo0TA9GQ-z79v_A8AmOywcq_V6WqKO6dArdXLsT1ao9hliHyCD5D9HTtMxQk/s1600/IMG_0560.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufiAysRJpfr8vfhkZx1bqqsfNMqtC97FguYJ3LQt8MBad7TmTHOHCTiBmfA4PH2gwpojlvd66Jts_JZ3MNQKV9SUFU6L8E2CqZUm-I2chrIW8_qkE_dq7H_K8DXeV1SBCXSGnz0mRxeU/s1600/IMG_0567.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufiAysRJpfr8vfhkZx1bqqsfNMqtC97FguYJ3LQt8MBad7TmTHOHCTiBmfA4PH2gwpojlvd66Jts_JZ3MNQKV9SUFU6L8E2CqZUm-I2chrIW8_qkE_dq7H_K8DXeV1SBCXSGnz0mRxeU/s320/IMG_0567.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491173468649432962" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">A tribute to those who have been killed in action this year.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzonTU9RVWDZJlEFveBv8sk-iWdEsuY-Rf_mgdEHQUo7Rg22ZFuCkw8EFX2c-JHToxi0iJ9Bshdu9jW5wQ002EkrPOztcJQ9WtftP-sDN0tLPQ6U72mSlbbAXe8LelWlxkPwNq-Ig9jE/s320/IMG_0566.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491172218112907506" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">This was in the printing museum. My stake spent several days "transcribing" ancient symbols onto these plates. When we did it they told us to randomly put the symbols on the page, since we did not know what the symbols meant.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTwF3jkrrJgqjjlEQu7AZzuqxovRnbmJDwf2AAuFZRiTuagl3j-QPCtxOShpIAf85X3jBKTDGU5wxeJ7DQT6LKvZp5RVa5w5l-W0ZoVlvNhbpcFPZKG0EeidooawqHL-Xwlklz_mMQn3k/s320/IMG_0563.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491173450300783330" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /><div style="text-align: center;">This page is very important. Because...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1CeoKRdvzubWSKYzji77MhSi7NwFaGC9rGR1CPLHndmsZSLadZ1psaku9MV40h5CwVkP6zKtImgl7dAC4cZKmzR_gjlheO28mBAw6tEgzsU_Zl9IzJPi1kTtwFFrdmLiTBgCVsEX260/s1600/IMG_0565.JPG"></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1CeoKRdvzubWSKYzji77MhSi7NwFaGC9rGR1CPLHndmsZSLadZ1psaku9MV40h5CwVkP6zKtImgl7dAC4cZKmzR_gjlheO28mBAw6tEgzsU_Zl9IzJPi1kTtwFFrdmLiTBgCVsEX260/s1600/IMG_0565.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij1CeoKRdvzubWSKYzji77MhSi7NwFaGC9rGR1CPLHndmsZSLadZ1psaku9MV40h5CwVkP6zKtImgl7dAC4cZKmzR_gjlheO28mBAw6tEgzsU_Zl9IzJPi1kTtwFFrdmLiTBgCVsEX260/s320/IMG_0565.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491173461719028274" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;">It is the page that I did! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(I don't know why Blogger uploaded it sideways, on my computer it's facing the right way).</span> We were told that we could put our initials in the corner at the bottom of the page. This one page took my 4 hours to etch in all of the symbols!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /></div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-57766475052141411092010-07-07T08:01:00.003-06:002010-07-07T08:11:03.768-06:00Lesson Learned<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4lpfjv0A0JjWi4xch6WfIE8Il2irTovPjRZo4-B9bYPkq_8QSbx8PulGN68m_q67fipBAEKMScPm_EQB1hfJBUzmEaGMO8Jx49DOisioBGgSqlP2Vx59OHDor0Bgm7OkUAYxRtLUcN0/s1600/IMG_0530.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4lpfjv0A0JjWi4xch6WfIE8Il2irTovPjRZo4-B9bYPkq_8QSbx8PulGN68m_q67fipBAEKMScPm_EQB1hfJBUzmEaGMO8Jx49DOisioBGgSqlP2Vx59OHDor0Bgm7OkUAYxRtLUcN0/s320/IMG_0530.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491165124218955922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBfvw4k-_RwVO-sE1GkuoXNiQfDFFu58-A6dvDhZA_oDh4FEIApusA7LGc6Z8AkxBZ3MLtOxIhSKi5szEFaJEN4WyOFxtbSqUtM7olhkexwUhpVKtXVxkY-QHWoQfkm5zrE7gqpPYvfZo/s1600/IMG_0529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBfvw4k-_RwVO-sE1GkuoXNiQfDFFu58-A6dvDhZA_oDh4FEIApusA7LGc6Z8AkxBZ3MLtOxIhSKi5szEFaJEN4WyOFxtbSqUtM7olhkexwUhpVKtXVxkY-QHWoQfkm5zrE7gqpPYvfZo/s320/IMG_0529.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491165116534137298" /></a><br />So, my mother's birthday snuck up on me (June 12) and I HAD to make a cake. (Of course)! So I rummaged through what I already had in the house and came up with this. I am fairly embarrassed to share these pictures with you, as they are atrocious, but I wanted to share a lesson I learned.<div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1. The last 3-4 Betty Crocker brand cake mixes that I have made up have been extra crumbly and really hard to work with. I think I'll probably stick to Duncan Hines.(Pillsbury cake mixes also give a difficult texture to work with when icing).</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>2. DO NOT USE WHIPPED ICING FROM A CAN! I didn't have any powdered sugar, so I could not make my own, so I used the canned stuff. BIG MISTAKE! The texture is impossible to pipe with. It is too sticky to smooth out well, and no matter how much practice you take you will always end up with peaks on your piped letters. It just will not let go of the icing still in the bag.</div><div><br /></div><div>Lesson learned recap: make your own icing!</div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-59998383366982478652010-07-07T00:08:00.003-06:002010-07-07T08:01:50.242-06:00Richard and Rachelle came to Provo!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZAzUs8nEhU_zhsG8jYzOcnjtTgsHYCpkMOVvo0TZ5p_-Q8Ch0GLPhghW6oLFhkPp-MNz_QEWunLOUhpHdqYAQeQUa7LxmOPCihG9tW48-_xPmJ53ViPc768pQvnRF1jhchgFjfFqfwo/s1600/IMG_0545.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LB4ffvR5cOFtv2tD_1gSjtwc-euWqQzURQM0imSE-kXJRWExHIKDbvuCd-xFgS5VdfuOJvYSqxORNIUFRo6qKqNEaMhU3Xp9BI9-MlPsmF_AVZyOcTzqFKbNysCRB-hZCgiOedGYuaI/s1600/IMG_0542.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>We were so excited to see Richard and Rachelle and girls in the middle of June! It was so neat to see their newest Kayla, she is so pretty. We had everyone over for dinner. (Jason made some great food, of course)! While the adults were talking I dug out some of my boxed up toys. Elisa had fun with my Barbies, and James really loved my DisneyLand Mr. Potato Head.<div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizeHXYl387Oo_1d2kKFyuAbKhCvSwpfthNI0KGafkAM0-yY3uYSiFE25Rgggc7jZIVLqTKtq0nCrpAEKDfHj8gb8xXvclw0T2CLYCFiN1mhqsbt_6mlwTxRWagfnGVt63YCsAOMSa1xTQ/s320/IMG_0547.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491043484123485394" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGVYIDs5WRNaTuJcKW03ZOSz5A43mNPL_DoZTzyU9kUhVqosZnNze8oAaqe_tq5NWN0pWTeIrefIglSLqIG2KtdE21w4MCnd0l4nZaSXIKVZyvKo1WVy2cYhLwUJypgA-fyH0BkCNu76g/s320/IMG_0548.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491043490188233826" /><div style="text-align: center;">We also had a lot of fun at the Bean Museum. James was my special buddy. I carried him throughout the museum. We had so much fun. I especially loved it when we would walk up to an animal with big teeth and James would cuddle up against me and hide his face. Here are some of the fun animals we saw:</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZAzUs8nEhU_zhsG8jYzOcnjtTgsHYCpkMOVvo0TZ5p_-Q8Ch0GLPhghW6oLFhkPp-MNz_QEWunLOUhpHdqYAQeQUa7LxmOPCihG9tW48-_xPmJ53ViPc768pQvnRF1jhchgFjfFqfwo/s1600/IMG_0545.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZAzUs8nEhU_zhsG8jYzOcnjtTgsHYCpkMOVvo0TZ5p_-Q8Ch0GLPhghW6oLFhkPp-MNz_QEWunLOUhpHdqYAQeQUa7LxmOPCihG9tW48-_xPmJ53ViPc768pQvnRF1jhchgFjfFqfwo/s320/IMG_0545.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491045905897359458" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a>Every time I see a hippo I am amazed at how big and scary they are.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnPQ3lazyNvHQVfiR0R1Q-4hUEkz9TN8tPGYcZ8TLR4TVV_zUC4vmE-OnF6m3S0b3r5hcASDkD-vOcpBAQucxaJrFmJ839BShBywnrMkQlmiPB6fM_-uPY-BUlzBfbElhu0nQkJDlPN0/s1600/IMG_0541.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnPQ3lazyNvHQVfiR0R1Q-4hUEkz9TN8tPGYcZ8TLR4TVV_zUC4vmE-OnF6m3S0b3r5hcASDkD-vOcpBAQucxaJrFmJ839BShBywnrMkQlmiPB6fM_-uPY-BUlzBfbElhu0nQkJDlPN0/s320/IMG_0541.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491045897418791858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a>This little creature made me think of Dolly when see is begging for a treat. (Her ears go all rigid).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0ZcaGKE-MzimrKfmS309UT5K3enOtCwKCPR7UnozxAyHSlePzPC7l_QZ4VKZC_YcOTwDRGq68rEVMxSNP4fSm3LEJt2u8VKxrY0dS2nJUP0Y2DIFEHtuZWPMNpnaa9H8opHpJ-KbHPg/s1600/IMG_0543.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0ZcaGKE-MzimrKfmS309UT5K3enOtCwKCPR7UnozxAyHSlePzPC7l_QZ4VKZC_YcOTwDRGq68rEVMxSNP4fSm3LEJt2u8VKxrY0dS2nJUP0Y2DIFEHtuZWPMNpnaa9H8opHpJ-KbHPg/s320/IMG_0543.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491045882969717426" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a>This was just scary. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3lRZPra8e2NtmXqHGZfPujzdIZ3iQ8LZSN3pR_Mc1Fmz6oGO3cp9JKoycs1_kQ55MXHxk99GRGR5xgJ0y2qW-vyRKA2M3HP6G_YO8adhJfsvBRuwXicfu0FLjAXDa1_YX-JAe5SGBlI/s1600/IMG_0546.JPG"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3lRZPra8e2NtmXqHGZfPujzdIZ3iQ8LZSN3pR_Mc1Fmz6oGO3cp9JKoycs1_kQ55MXHxk99GRGR5xgJ0y2qW-vyRKA2M3HP6G_YO8adhJfsvBRuwXicfu0FLjAXDa1_YX-JAe5SGBlI/s1600/IMG_0546.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU3lRZPra8e2NtmXqHGZfPujzdIZ3iQ8LZSN3pR_Mc1Fmz6oGO3cp9JKoycs1_kQ55MXHxk99GRGR5xgJ0y2qW-vyRKA2M3HP6G_YO8adhJfsvBRuwXicfu0FLjAXDa1_YX-JAe5SGBlI/s320/IMG_0546.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491045881508615250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a>I had to put this in since I studied textiles. Angora wool is much sought after for textile products.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LB4ffvR5cOFtv2tD_1gSjtwc-euWqQzURQM0imSE-kXJRWExHIKDbvuCd-xFgS5VdfuOJvYSqxORNIUFRo6qKqNEaMhU3Xp9BI9-MlPsmF_AVZyOcTzqFKbNysCRB-hZCgiOedGYuaI/s1600/IMG_0542.JPG"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LB4ffvR5cOFtv2tD_1gSjtwc-euWqQzURQM0imSE-kXJRWExHIKDbvuCd-xFgS5VdfuOJvYSqxORNIUFRo6qKqNEaMhU3Xp9BI9-MlPsmF_AVZyOcTzqFKbNysCRB-hZCgiOedGYuaI/s1600/IMG_0542.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LB4ffvR5cOFtv2tD_1gSjtwc-euWqQzURQM0imSE-kXJRWExHIKDbvuCd-xFgS5VdfuOJvYSqxORNIUFRo6qKqNEaMhU3Xp9BI9-MlPsmF_AVZyOcTzqFKbNysCRB-hZCgiOedGYuaI/s320/IMG_0542.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491045868003382706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a>My friend James. I thought this picture turned out pretty good considering I had him in one arm, my purse in the other, and trying to take a picture at the same time!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LB4ffvR5cOFtv2tD_1gSjtwc-euWqQzURQM0imSE-kXJRWExHIKDbvuCd-xFgS5VdfuOJvYSqxORNIUFRo6qKqNEaMhU3Xp9BI9-MlPsmF_AVZyOcTzqFKbNysCRB-hZCgiOedGYuaI/s1600/IMG_0542.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LB4ffvR5cOFtv2tD_1gSjtwc-euWqQzURQM0imSE-kXJRWExHIKDbvuCd-xFgS5VdfuOJvYSqxORNIUFRo6qKqNEaMhU3Xp9BI9-MlPsmF_AVZyOcTzqFKbNysCRB-hZCgiOedGYuaI/s1600/IMG_0542.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LB4ffvR5cOFtv2tD_1gSjtwc-euWqQzURQM0imSE-kXJRWExHIKDbvuCd-xFgS5VdfuOJvYSqxORNIUFRo6qKqNEaMhU3Xp9BI9-MlPsmF_AVZyOcTzqFKbNysCRB-hZCgiOedGYuaI/s1600/IMG_0542.JPG"></a></div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-42036683572684316962010-07-06T23:44:00.002-06:002010-07-07T00:08:46.290-06:00The Job Search Ends<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tYMrj_LRQCK_Br7CgCIzK1LkOKgnTh6FETwG6DMkzFJbNBiIzyvPjKu19965TmfyjYX7Wp0gt3se3XoGvipFzJXEhB8XfCu3wXvIcq-FRROIDV1cKnyD34hL9JoK3TjtWt06QdQJmCA/s1600/IMG_0528.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1tYMrj_LRQCK_Br7CgCIzK1LkOKgnTh6FETwG6DMkzFJbNBiIzyvPjKu19965TmfyjYX7Wp0gt3se3XoGvipFzJXEhB8XfCu3wXvIcq-FRROIDV1cKnyD34hL9JoK3TjtWt06QdQJmCA/s320/IMG_0528.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491042292107556482" /></a><br />So, I didn't get the position at O'Leary Middle School. However, I did get the job at Twin Falls High School! I am so excited! I had a phone interview the week after Jason and I drove up to Twin Falls for O'Leary, and the next day I decided to call the principal at TFHS and ask if I could come up to meet him face-to-face. I guess that impressed him, because I got a call by the end of the week saying they'd like to hire me. <div>I had a lot of fun running up to Twin Falls again. That was my first solo road trip (Jason needed to stay home to work). I stayed at the Hoffmann's (my aunt Karen's house) in Hagerman which is about 30 minutes from Twin Falls. (Thanks again guys)! </div><div>I will be teaching Teen Living, Adult Roles, Foods and Nutrition 1, and Food Management Skills (which means I will be in charge of supervising the student-run before school cafe). I am a bit nervous for that, but otherwise I am totally excited!</div><div>This picture is from when Jason and I went up for the first job at the middle school.</div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-84624735062690727602010-07-06T20:46:00.003-06:002010-07-06T23:40:28.030-06:00Soccer Cakes with KarissaMy sister-in-law <a href="http://coryandkarissagarr.blogspot.com/">Karissa Garr</a> asked if i would come over and help her decorate soccer cakes for her husband's work. (He works at Heritage School and manages a group of teenage girls who were in a soccer tourney). She needed to make 2 cakes to feed the whole team, so we each decorated one. They turned out great! I need to get this pan so I can make all sorts of fun ball shaped cakes!<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAlGKM9OCFDyHuZBBVBm2K6PZdQ4574lB_3ZOmSVfADwY73mcaaIYwrhNnJ4z6-a5-ehLrvYtjTGUI2rBuqsE342Pa1CwIgcMYWKGf3O1lLt-3fd9fWD8jmz7O1ysnU8xBLeJLsrr6s4/s320/IMG_0531.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490991750076477874" />above: my cake. below: Karissa's cake on the left, mine is on the right.<br /><div><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCi9Z1cQejZlcYSVpULqhH_yKNxMpdhG2-f0vYLdFO5-_Vsc7u_h6NkNT3Z9GLWALEvWHXSXownsg0oqGmbs79s_Q_BFmF7qXdU1aivfNgeEitefJpKPMdQdZ8964YnUBuHNZf3hEZp0A/s320/IMG_0535.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490991768195986050" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWFMbKG4PwoY3aV1AQBli5WRwHj0y8R1xC4wa-3bEIzJyDyPnvny_7rK3TPu_jQISWoDU1UXL8aW976wyE7gJ30rmrZSVgXH4wqiRvirnGVkb13vy4XROL7cP4lWSZEe5XE11THBT2FE/s1600/IMG_0537.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWFMbKG4PwoY3aV1AQBli5WRwHj0y8R1xC4wa-3bEIzJyDyPnvny_7rK3TPu_jQISWoDU1UXL8aW976wyE7gJ30rmrZSVgXH4wqiRvirnGVkb13vy4XROL7cP4lWSZEe5XE11THBT2FE/s320/IMG_0537.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490991775656583282" /></a>Karissa and I. We had a lot of fun doing this together! Thanks Karissa!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-30442891830189991942010-06-09T21:32:00.002-06:002010-06-09T21:34:28.275-06:00Another InterviewI have another interview scheduled!<div>On Monday Jason and I will be driving up to Twin Falls, ID so I can interview with O'Leary Junior High School.</div><div>Wish me luck!</div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-31685700221519657162010-06-09T21:25:00.003-06:002010-06-09T21:32:28.834-06:00Not for the faint of stomach.This week has been really gross.<div>Literally really gross.</div><div>Unfortunately, Jason and I got food poisoning early this week and it hit us HARD! Monday morning I was up at 3:00am vomiting. I don't think I have ever been in so much pain. :( For 24 hours I was so dizzy I couldn't even sit up for very long. I spent most of the night on the bathroom floor feeling miserable. Jason woke up feeling sick too. Fortunately, he does not vomit so easily, but he was totally miserable too. I think that was the worst part, knowing that he was so sick. I always feel better when I am sick to have a well husband willing to get me whatever I need. We are finally over it, but what a nightmare.</div><div>Sorry for publishing this yucky tale, but I felt I needed to get it out of my system, and sometimes writing is the only way.</div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-53925127325241331232010-06-09T21:00:00.003-06:002010-06-09T21:25:21.488-06:004 Years ago me and he became we!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>On June 2 Jason and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary! It was great! I am so lucky to be married to such a romantic man! Jason surprised me this year with beautiful wall art that I had wanted. Isn't it gorgeous?<div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihDce0d4JxY8mhKrQlLgk-GES8HiHWILbKvfjRG6z003BI08B0Jab7YYq1leb1AHyFIeMIMffqCLXSjFNFaYHH3iVEjlS0Tasq87YjTWqgY-2fFLNv2nSMysWXSEUNd0fODgPNGXN4tYs/s320/IMG_0523.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480976345242132658" /></div><div>We saw it at Tai-Pan Trading in the mall. I love that store! I said I loved it, and Jason remembered and bought it for me 3 weeks later! He also made me something! He made a cute little coupon book with various favors such as "5 free shaves" (he knows I like to kiss him best when he's clean shaven) and "5 free stop playing video games for any reason" (hooray!) and 10 free I'll make whatever you want for dinner" (Ok, so Jason almost always makes dinner, but this is still great)! As i finish each coupon I get another treat, Jason will take me out on a date of my choosing! The best part was that he took the time to make it himself. He used my "Create a Coupon" Stampin' Up! stamp set (retired :( ). He is such a sweet, wonderful man! We went to lunch at Pizza Pie Cafe, one of our favorite places to eat. We decided since this was a special occasion to order their mini monster dessert. It's something of a pazzuki (cookie base, ice cream pizza). It was really good, though it took like 20 minutes to get to our table! The manager came over and apologized for the delay though and she gave us 2 free mini monster coupons! Definitely worth it. The rest of the day we just hung out and had a lot of fun together. We played gin with the new deck of cards that I bought for Jason (we collect playing cards that have different backs on them) and Phase-10 (we play this every so often, but I have only ever won once. I'm surprised this hasn't gotten old after the 4 1/2 years we have known each other, but every time we play I get the feeling that "this will be the time I win." It never is. Oh well... I still have fun! I guess I should tell you what I got for Jason (besides the playing cards). He had to wait until Friday so I could afford it, but he didn't mind. I bought him 2 video games (I went into the store planning on buying just 1, but it was buy 1 get one 1/2 off, how could I resist getting more for my love)? This is what I ended up with.</div><div><img src="http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/29871_new_super_mario_bros_wii-v2.jpg" /> and <img src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/9k2bDlZeEZrZAOcwIr__e8uyRSF59ed2Ugw7REuzZ-3zvi59brETyPNkA0phSHXTxkxXW7ZqU4ZO9Mo0Bhd8iuZdNt4_5gNp8-x6qIBEsv2drGtiAslC_BhpeqDn8P0PMN-XcLK9ebsuvP62Y2rfmToWiMarrshOTjtU2zeGU7lmgw" alt="Pokémon: HeartGold Version [Nintendo DS Game]" /></div><div>Yes my husband is a nerd. That's part of why I love him so much!</div><div><br /></div><div>I won't bore you with all the mushy-gushy things I could say in an anniversary post. Just know that we are absolutely, positively in love with one another, and we can't wait for an eternity of more anniversaries.</div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-67450430716691429012010-06-01T21:30:00.003-06:002010-06-01T21:52:48.408-06:00Another Concert!This time it was a huge triple header. Kansas opened, and I have to say Dave Ragsdale was AWESOME. I have to say I love any band that incorporates a well played electric violin. So cool!<div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN2gRjmMJXwoiUMWP8l3Q9ga-XObnXpeOhvwYjN9h7o_PK8Zs0IepdooEheC46VZbzUwRIigBhFyWwiiaqDWtO7XrfMMqsl8Hxke9Om1WDpTqdBSWCQjXDfcH5XwEJB3tNJg-OB6tlvLk/s320/Kansas.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478017411594399026" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj36mPP6LnhRj-CZrYvqybAZc88BDMp8jDnADnmoRDwmo-i2s0dVUy2EaOWDyA6H59dcXcTGhAZwZZtSV5ZcpH_5XcDA09FDNkzV7ulO8KF5nn1QOPsCppZMWZrVh11UmUTztaPPe4Kb7w/s320/dave+ragsdale.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478017418197962898" /></div><div>Foreigner was next to play.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5yfPXWxc39fQO_l3JwFydOWr39APvFl9zQxf8h2Dx2yEWVymM9f4hvFYUtutHEvUHUz9H4_FsTqv9cpm480O0yj8u6xTjSE3dRgBHL9Uj7dMPqlHAYl8uz8qvC6SyN7SdGlAp79EKHmo/s1600/Foreigner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5yfPXWxc39fQO_l3JwFydOWr39APvFl9zQxf8h2Dx2yEWVymM9f4hvFYUtutHEvUHUz9H4_FsTqv9cpm480O0yj8u6xTjSE3dRgBHL9Uj7dMPqlHAYl8uz8qvC6SyN7SdGlAp79EKHmo/s320/Foreigner.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478017406447336530" /></a><br /></div><div>They put on a really great show. This was my first time seeing them live, but I hope it is not my last!</div><div><br /></div><div>The last to play was my all time favorite band: STYX!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOkyHEe29wKX33Cj1cy8Y8ZqGSpirTksMZaHZHQIGABMvpKx8wZpjOBig5pCrSQDHbzNs6rR099zzHUkWo_POI0gwQhyphenhyphenp0X8kECsBVfJ4Fk01rMByhpXVsK8Ur_H6qBAkqBWHo5g_o-sM/s1600/styx.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOkyHEe29wKX33Cj1cy8Y8ZqGSpirTksMZaHZHQIGABMvpKx8wZpjOBig5pCrSQDHbzNs6rR099zzHUkWo_POI0gwQhyphenhyphenp0X8kECsBVfJ4Fk01rMByhpXVsK8Ur_H6qBAkqBWHo5g_o-sM/s320/styx.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478017402025455650" /></a><br /></div><div>I counted it up. I think this was my 9th STYX concert. They will always be #1 in my book.</div><div><br /></div><div>The show ended with a bang. Just as STYX ended their last song in the encore, fireworks lit up the sky. Unfortunately, I was rushing away from the fumes of cigarette smoke and beer trying not to be sick, so I didn't get to see much of the fireworks, but still an awesome show!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks again David, I never would have made it to the car without your help!<br /><br /></div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-67623947948551092742010-06-01T20:54:00.002-06:002010-06-01T21:30:39.740-06:00Insane Puzzle<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Last year I went to the UEA (Utah Education Association) conference. The best part of this conference is all of the vendors that sell educational and personal enrichment items. It was hard to restrain myself, but I only bought 1 thing, this crazy puzzle. I am an avid puzzler, but this puzzle was really hard! You have to fit the pieces into a 4x4 square. You can rotate the pieces any way, and you can flip the pieces upside down. I finally found one of the possible solutions.<div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg1oJOlJfg_Ce0mNLFFXjfqQl1P1dPui-bJlewh9r24hKpttZo20TRNGx70XOdw97cxPbUIKoMYy69-b8pdi7PyKBN1JISRf608ifEnp9fpBy8xCnpQ1-YAq3_WZPigCy59eIqPQKfqcU/s320/IMG_2800.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478013529202641810" /></div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-75899960995812089382010-06-01T20:48:00.003-06:002010-06-01T20:49:55.328-06:00Congratulations David!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Uq1Y_Uh85HagfEHrXfzlXjuTab8W61M-vxgIvES05I2eM1NDfh0Fg-GOghTfBJs0pCySrSUg65FbsS3WoAA1XPTSrPf5WU10xXfRKP19pWJcBYciaiXFI3AZh5GXC9qIXGLbmW4r3TY/s1600/IMG_0521.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Uq1Y_Uh85HagfEHrXfzlXjuTab8W61M-vxgIvES05I2eM1NDfh0Fg-GOghTfBJs0pCySrSUg65FbsS3WoAA1XPTSrPf5WU10xXfRKP19pWJcBYciaiXFI3AZh5GXC9qIXGLbmW4r3TY/s320/IMG_0521.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478003007763954354" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Last week my little brother David graduated from Timpview High School! Congratulations David!</div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-3664476179101927362010-06-01T20:38:00.002-06:002010-06-01T20:48:10.553-06:00The Job Search Begins<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I am finally reaching the end of my university career. Now the hard part begins. I am currently searching high and low for a job opening. So far I have applied to over 40 schools, most of which I haven't heard back from. I have had 9 interviews. Although most have turned me down, it has been fun to check out different areas in the state. One such venture led Jason and I to the very, very small town of Salina, UT. While I wasn't too impressed with the area, we did find a old drive through stand called GatorZ that had pretty good food. We particularly liked their loaded fries!<div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOBSiiv-ZUfebH7CbN_jy1i5M2Bv_JXNQNx60GjMX90Wc9sp4SBJC5sEbXIlEdfqLh2XM8Q56_5q0ee7xisRvUtjWVlZmo807wfQ-ajREJIZzObwLjkS5Y7Q9KNL23BNULm6Yxo2S6_L4/s320/IMG_0501.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478002577957409842" /></div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-26887554458035911432010-06-01T20:33:00.002-06:002010-06-01T20:35:56.303-06:00Easter ChicksMy mother had a great idea for an easter craft. We made these chocolate chicks to set at each place setting for Easter dinner.<div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2fkqMvJyKtT6nBAIix68CA8zxwLYtQX3o7GEAdil9HMxGFCaZ0uZwwUM07EiUGvEfUsWuCo86sMVFEi4EsTuHDHtHs8mm_ib6d9rUQat8m1tud_RyU3i0SbJDBS33y7NVIdi0YPcu2rs/s320/IMG_0447.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477999303927258386" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHKRZkdrvXyIOIbYDXtrsN6FH8qfCtOqel_YgJEuO4iDQ6tFLf5BphVcUMJTKkQ9qzmJR5M5bVGojq-NFu2BkVGFzfzGJde4tIHuYF8a-wPV5NNQtUSmY2ZNwRvno250hrIxGEeYbr0_U/s1600/IMG_0448.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHKRZkdrvXyIOIbYDXtrsN6FH8qfCtOqel_YgJEuO4iDQ6tFLf5BphVcUMJTKkQ9qzmJR5M5bVGojq-NFu2BkVGFzfzGJde4tIHuYF8a-wPV5NNQtUSmY2ZNwRvno250hrIxGEeYbr0_U/s320/IMG_0448.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477999309759656322" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-34729262140537859752010-06-01T20:20:00.004-06:002010-06-01T20:54:31.863-06:00Wilton Cake Decorating<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>The last couple of months I have taken Wilton Cake Decorating Courses I and II. Here are some pictures of what I have done.<div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHZMtmL9mKkXZzuGTsD01lmYNaW6906D25M0gWmVwkVllpNursy3SXoIoWy1HfuH-nwLexnn-2YzhE_Iz9YU3DvgumWvJ4TWed_R41kAjUjhe78bD78JMiTt9WHFjvSp2R9dIGt1n5Mo/s320/IMG_0431.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477998096465094834" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWArfR_5A_FmjSiUfHQpZoIV7gwWJUx3x-TWfh5kfYpIm_Jr4pmcZKf71GkUzWoLSJWpoSgYY-uYQP8jHtYC91P1YXAIBhgvGGVB9GSDGKOwZ0k-KufDYhoPMfYKrv3ODJ-3D8mveJio/s320/IMG_0434.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477998106095478610" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNDE4amSxn55La0_4KKcWb1DuSPYwpcmxeMyhrLk-g8eNwbgpPY7OGYvXfDlTucf_lYCRUe-ivvTc9GPYeUiXupjRBCsNQOaAZw81TLRuULYynyOVKaJCZhNX_FTLNqWGO9imhLVcaUvs/s320/IMG_0495.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478004153098489874" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGlzExMVrqT1bQYuFwOf7PyHH6u_8E3QlR1arHC65vAM4ZylRXESQkhVQlmngr5Q1SOhGbAhs9X9475eyoWZe_Y4FgCseHyUJNYhh0cQvSEcZv7Tw7a5dIwLdBc8edGRtEa5zWVn7Zp-o/s320/IMG_0445.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477998113592718642" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1RPkIhmmw1Dd3DC_GCXPr7lOQwXJBlQvJf2Jxbsy9UzHMekXCNDgpz-_h3sP_hMUScy_i5ir3lG9BLSJXfi9o5gS9ZgUGpiTk3igm0tdxVTDPvDp-_T5c6E4trJMTk7xi_aKe5Qof5A/s320/IMG_0518.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477998126329766322" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8hLulCEz4dI1JsRU8d96o07xN-6fI5KsEjWaCVu37G2-DhkNG-Y2Qm4OO_-0F09DeWj_G_M3lHdTMO9MCqte3-wQKseCqMCE4Wtu8BLOkY1uujNGX0JqEPnlh_N25K0MKGPuLh4_JiX4/s1600/IMG_0514.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8hLulCEz4dI1JsRU8d96o07xN-6fI5KsEjWaCVu37G2-DhkNG-Y2Qm4OO_-0F09DeWj_G_M3lHdTMO9MCqte3-wQKseCqMCE4Wtu8BLOkY1uujNGX0JqEPnlh_N25K0MKGPuLh4_JiX4/s320/IMG_0514.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477998120005634354" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5572209711507529915.post-89424470317359299982009-11-10T14:51:00.004-07:002009-11-10T15:03:20.854-07:00My Digital StudioI LOVE Stampin' Up!'s new digital paper crafting software! You can create so many great projects and have them professionally printed and sent right to your door! The software focuses on cards, scrapbooks, calendars, and multimedia projects (interactive slide shows, movies, DVDs, etc). A couple of things that I like most about this software:<br />-Perfect coordination with Stampin' Up! products (you can make hybrid digital and traditional projects)<br />-the ability to pre-conceptualize. Sometimes I don't want to sit down and try to come up with a project because I'm worried that if it doesn't turn out right I'll have wasted a lot of supplies, but with MDS I can plan out a project digitally, and then make it perfectly on the first try.<br />-Ease of use. Seriously user friendly.<br />-Customization. You can choose to completely create on your own, or start from a pre-designed template. Even if you use a template all of the elements are customizable!<br />-Frequent new downloads. Stampin' Up! has new images to download frequently, so you always have something new to try.<br /><br />Here is one of my first projects I created with MDS:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlKieu5qH73pacU8bRrXsfvOiBKTVHsjlGY4ploeuI8O-9agCBsB-xRIorR2_UF35UeiYI2XRq5pkgakouDnhapi2VWvjEKKm7ARQL8tc7KRyeRiUbSvUgEQPvJLyYZS9zyIJlsIk_yI/s1600-h/fun-001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNlKieu5qH73pacU8bRrXsfvOiBKTVHsjlGY4ploeuI8O-9agCBsB-xRIorR2_UF35UeiYI2XRq5pkgakouDnhapi2VWvjEKKm7ARQL8tc7KRyeRiUbSvUgEQPvJLyYZS9zyIJlsIk_yI/s320/fun-001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402598569555516178" border="0" /></a><br />I am currently working on a calendar for 2010, I'll post pictures when I am done.<br /><br />Let me know if you are interested in purchasing this software.Nicole Manwaringhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05567173616904796191noreply@blogger.com1