Like everyone, I was glued to my computer / television on Monday. I had two friends running in this year’s Boston Marathon – both were safe and unharmed, including their friends and families there to support them.
We had spent a lot of time that day watching the news coverage of the tragedy and when we got home we decided instead of watching more of the news or viewing social media, we would watch a movie in bed on my laptop for Family Night. We decided on a French film based on an incredible, uplifting, and true story. Just what we needed.
Tuesday, bright and early, Zach and I had our immunization appointments at the Davis Health Department. Probably my least favorite place in Davis County. It was, however, informative. I guess. We had actually reserved the appointment for both of us to get a Yellow Fever vaccination and that’s the only vaccination we didn’t get. Apparently we didn’t need it…but we did both get updated Tetanus shots, Typhoid, and prescriptions for both antibiotics and anti-malaria medication.
Wednesday was not my favorite day at work + the Jazz lost their shot at the playoffs. Zach ended up at hockey and I ended up scrubbing my floors and taking a bath. I rarely bathe [to be honest, it kinda grosses me out] but sometimes you just have to light a candle, pop open a can of DC, and read a good book. Zach knows the only two things that keep me sane after a rough day is a good cleaning and reading session.
Thursday after work my mother and I had plans to do a session at the Jordan River Temple. My dad returned home from his business trip and decided to join us last minute. I felt we all could use some spiritual uplift.
Too bad my recommend had been expired for TWO WEEKS so I wasn’t allowed in for our session! Yes, my parents and I turned right back around and walked back to the car – my head hanging in shame. We all were a little disappointed – and it was all my fault! So we decided to go to the Old Spaghetti Factory in Taylorsville and eat our feelings – my brother even joined us!
Later at my parents’ home I got to open my Saved to be Sealed can. Did anyone else ever do this as a 14-year-old in YW? It was this project where you write down all the qualities you want in a husband and goals you want to accomplish in your future and then you are supposed to open your can when you are to be sealed in the temple. I forgot to open mine – which was hidden in the back corner of my childhood closet. My mom is doing this project with the girls in her YW soon and thought it would be the perfect time for me to open mine.
My ‘Picture Perfect Husband’…
Apparently my 14-year-old self really wanted these qualities in a spouse:
My favorite things? 1. My use of gel pens 2. “Loves Lake Powell/Boating” 3. “Good driver (Boats & Cars)”
Zach is in fact ALL of these things except two items on my list: tall and handy/fixes things. The tall thing is never going to change, but he has plenty of time to learn to be handy. Wink wink. We laughed about this for a good 30 minutes. Also, apparently I wanted only two children which were to be named: Keaton and McKenzie? Also my dream colors for my wedding at that time were black and purple. Apparently I was going through a dark phase or something…
This week I got some budding branches [from Trader Joe’s] and welcomed them to our dining room. The buds are starting to bloom and it makes our whole house smell and feel like spring!
Friday Zach and I went out to sushi and a movie. We usually go right before the rush, but were once again glued to our television with the stand-off of the second bomber in his boat hide out. Once ‘the suspect was in custody’ we rushed over to Sugarhouse. By the time we got there the wait to be seated for dinner was 45 minutes. We happened to see some friends already seated and decided to make it a double date! It was so fun to chat and catch up with the Kimballs – thanks for letting us crash your party!
After dinner we went downtown for our flick. We were a bit early for our showing so we walked around the little shops and galleries in the area that were still open.
Our favorite was a strange antique store with old hand painted metal signs and odd antler trophies. We even stopped at the Waki Paki food truck.
We ended up enjoying our movie at the Broadway Theater [which has the BEST candy selection of any movie theater in Salt Lake] along with some European chocolate.
Saturday I had a bridal shower to celebrate a friend’s upcoming wedding down in Taylorsville, had a late lunch with Zach, and then watched our 4-week-old nephew, Clark. I was a little nervous to watch such a new baby, but the majority of our time together went like this…
For the brief time that he was awake we read him poetry by Tupac Shakur…he was impartial. Maybe he is more of a East Coast kinda guy and preferred Notorious B.I.G. instead?
We fed him his dinner…
and snuggled on aunt Katie and uncle Zach’s bed. Clark loved our faux fur blanket [Zach calls it the Bear Blanket].
I could get used to cuddling a baby whilst getting a foot rub.
We had take-out for dinner and spent the rest of the night dancing in our kitchen and making banana splits. Ya know, just a normal night in…
Sunday after church we had dinner at my aunt’s house with my family and then had dessert at our friends’ / neighbors’ home. The Reeds not only treated us to apple crisp, but homemade Swig sugar cookies. We loved spending our Sunday evening with the Reeds and the Martineaus!
When tragedies happen, it makes you realize how grateful you are for your loved ones. Zach and I are lucky to have such wonderful people in our lives.