Grandma Jensen's Birthday

It's Leap Day! Grandma would be 84, or technically 21 years old. My Grandma’s sister died recently. Aunt Hazel was 82 years old, their brother Roy is going to be 90 this year. I can’t believe it has been 28 years since Grandma died of cancer. I was only 5 years old and in Kindergarten at the time. That was a great time; I loved listening to Grandma Jensen’s stories. We lived with them and we were the only ones on the block that had a TV remote, hey it was a big deal in 1979.

Aunt Hazel and Grandma Joyce in the 1940's

photographer

Our neighbor in Provo, Jacob Reni, who now happens to live in Las Vegas, got married in August and used this AMAZING photographer. His wife Wendy was kind enough to let me stay with her when I first moved to Las Vegas. I've had a couple of friends recently get married and engaged and I suggested this guy.

http://www.gideonphoto.com/Site/Utah_Wedding_Photography.html

This is one of my favorites. I just love the background and color.

Myrtle Beach, SC

I spent 6 weeks last year in Myrtle Beach, SC with the Radio City Rockettes. I always laugh at the street names Mr. Joe White Ave. Why the Mr.? The street that goes to the Myrtle Beach airport is (Dr. W. LeRoy) Harrelson Blvd. What is up with the parenthesis and the Dr.? I guess it is just the South.

PBS

How does it go? Hi my name is Teri and I’m an addict. I love watching a good PBS documentary. I just saw African American Lives 2, which is about genealogy. Since my Mom is a Family Historian and I spent many hours of my childhood in the Family History Library in Salt Lake (I actually think I learned how to read from microfilm and microfiche) these topics are always interesting to me. If it comes on in your neighborhood you should watch it!

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aalives/

Pres. Monson

I totally forgot to mention that Pres. Monson is now the prophet. Pres. Eyring was moved up to 1^st Counselor, and Pres. Uchtdorf is now 2^nd Counselor. I’ve heard people say he is the first non-American in the First Presidency, but I don’t think that is true. If I remember correctly President Taylor was either from Canada or England. Elder Willard Richards was from England, I’m sure there are others not from America. I remember when President Hunter became the prophet and everyone said he was the first prophet to be born in the 20^th Century. People shouldn’t make such a big deal about Elder Uchtdorf being from Germany. I personally love his talks at General Conference.

Elections

Since I grew up in Utah, during presidential elections everyone assumes Utahns vote for the Republican nominee, we never got the candidates to do any true campaigning through Utah. I moved back to Las Vegas the week of the Nevada caucus. That was definitely fun to be apart of, seeing candidates trying to win my vote.

I must admit though I have been a Mitt Romney supporter since I did work for the Olympic Committee when he was the boss. And he did a great job! Since he is not running anymore I will have to wait for the Democrats to decide who is going to be their nominee before I decide who/whom(?) I will vote for between McCain and Obama/Clinton. This is fun watching who is going to be the nominee between Obama and Clinton since the Democrats convention isn’t until the end of August. This is the first time I remember actually wanting to pay attention to the election process.

p.s. It is interesting to note that even though Romney has dropped out he still has more delegates than Huckabee.

Caimon walking

My brother Corey sent more video of Caimon walking. He's getting cuter. Plus it was Sara's Birthday yesterday!

For some reason he walks best with objects in his hands?

Louise Parker

I need to admit I just barely read the February Ensign issue. When I turned to page 76 and saw Louise Parker's name and painting I was excited. Plus on the back cover is her painting of "The Five Wise Virgins". Louise had emailed me a bio about her for the church, but I didn't understand it, so now that I've seen the Ensign I get it. She and her husband Richard have 3 daughters and still live in Port Elizabeth (Rachel is in the picture).
p.s. it's En-sign and not En-sung.

writers strike is over....

Yippee!!! I don't know when Battlestar Galactica is going to film the last 9 episodes. They better be good since they had enough time to brainstorm. And everyone don't forget the season 4 premiere party in Vegas!

Clemens and McNamee

I must preface this post by saying this is my OPINION, based on facts.

After watching Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee testify before congress today I feel that the news reports do not clarify exactly what McNamee's job description is. He is a Personal Trainer NOT a Certified Athletic Trainer!

According to the American Fitness Professionals and Associates the minimum requirements for a personal trainer are:

• 18 years of age; High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of anatomy and resistance/cardiovascular training.
• Basic familiarity with resistance training equipment.
• CPR is not required to take the examination but may be required by employer, or to obtain liability insurance.

One thing to remember is there are many Associations that certify personal trainers, they all have similar requirements; however, personal trainers focus solely on fitness and conditioning, have no national or standardized requirements for education or certification. Also they are not recognized by the AMA as a medical provider. Under all of the associations the job description does not say a personal trainer is qualified to give injections of ANY kind. If an athlete wanted a B12 or flu shot you would send them to a doctor or nurse who is qualified to give shots. Under no circumstances should a personal trainer be giving an athlete or client steroids, HGH, or other types of illegal drugs.

So now I need to write what a Certified Athletic Trainer is. From the National Athletic Trainers Association website Athletic Trainers specialize in the:

• prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses
• have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree(however, 70% of all Certified Athletic Trainers have at least a master’s degree, including myself)
• maintain national certification through the Board of Certification, an organization independent of NATA.

Athletic trainers are licensed or regulated health care professionals in 46 states. Click here to check out NATA’s official statement on steroids and performance enhancing substances.

As a nationally Certified and state Licensed Athletic Trainer I am appalled that someone in Brian McNamee’s position would do something so stupid as to inject professional baseball players with illegal substances. I also believe MLB needs to bring their drug testing standards up to the same level as the International Olympic Committee. I hope the federal investigators prosecute McNamee to the fullest extent of the law just to make an example of him and let current and future personal trainers know that this behavior is NOT ACCEPTABLE!

from Mom

My Mom emailed me this and I laughed out loud!

An older woman gets pulled over for speeding...
Older Woman: Is there a problem, Officer?

Officer: Ma'am, you were speeding.

Older Woman: Oh, I see.

Officer: Can I see your license please?

Older Woman: I'd give it to you but I don't have one.

Officer: Don't have one?

Older Woman: Lost it, 4 years ago for drunk driving.

Officer: I see...Can I see your vehicle registration papers please.

Older Woman: I can't do that.

Officer: Why not?

Older Woman : I stole this car.

Officer: Stole it?

Older Woman: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner.

Officer: You what?

Older Woman: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see

The Officer looks at the woman and slowly backs away to his car and calls for back up. Within minutes 5 police cars circle the car. A senior officer slowly approaches the car, clasping his half drawn gun.

Officer 2: Ma'am, could you step out of your vehicle please! The woman steps out of her vehicle.

Older woman: Is there a problem sir?

Officer 2: One of my officers told me that you have stolen this car and murdered the owner.

Older Woman: Murdered the owner?

Officer 2: Yes, could you please open the trunk of your car, please.

The woman opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk.

Officer 2: Is this your car, ma'am?

Older Woman: Yes, here is the registration papers.
The officer is quite stunned.

Officer 2: One of my officers claims that you do not have a driving license

The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out a clutch purse and hands it to the officer.

The officer examines the license. He looks quite puzzled.

Officer 2: Thank you ma'am, one of my officers told me you didn't have a license, that you stole this car, and that you murdered and hacked up the owner.

Older Woman: Bet the liar told you I was speeding, too.

Don't Mess With Older Women!

Me & Caimon

More pictures of me and Caimon.

We have matching blue eyes.

Playing with a dinosaur before church.

Dalldorf's

My good friends, Duane and Karen Dalldorf, who live too far away in Nottingham, England sent me pictures of their kids. They finally had a girl! I met them when I was on mission in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. They have lived in England for a while now and I only get to see them through pictures and emails.

Redneck Utah style

My Dad emailed me the You Must be a Redneck by Jeff Foxworthy about Utahns. Redneck jokes always make me laugh, and these are absolutely true. I can't believe how many of them fit me.

*If your local Dairy Queen is closed from September to May, you live in Utah.
*If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don't work there, you live in Utah
*If you've worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you live in Utah
*If you've had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed the wrong number, you live in Utah
*If 'vacation' means going anywhere south of Salt Lake City for the weekend, you live in Utah
*If you measure distance in hours, you live in Utah
*If you know several people who have hit a deer more than once, you live in Utah
*If you have switched from 'heat' to 'A/C' and back again in the same day, you live in Utah
*If you install security lights on your house and garage but leave both unlocked, you live in Utah
*If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in Utah
*If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit, you live in Utah
*If the speed limit on the highway is 75 mph -- you're going 80, and everyone is still passing you, you live in Utah
*If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow, you live in Utah
*If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road construction, you live in Utah
*If you find 10 degrees 'a little chilly' you live in Utah
*If you actually understand these jokes and forward them to all your friends, you live in Utah

BSG

Just so you know, I am a Battlestar Galactica fan! Fortunately, the good people at BSGcast, Matt+Nat, are having a season 4 premire party in Las Vegas at the Golden Nugget on April 4th. Everyone come and have a great time!
For details look up:
http://www.bsgcast.com/

Caimon

I never thought I would be one of those Aunts who brags about how awesome their nephew is, but here I am bragging. Caimon is 10 months and walking... slowly. Watch the video of the cutie. My brother emailed this to me yesterday.

President Hinckley

Today is a sad day. President Hinckley's funeral was today in Salt Lake. They were able to broadcast it here in Las Vegas. I will miss him. However, I am sure he is glad to be back with Sister Hinckley.

Welcome

This is my first blog. I thought I would join the sheep since many friends and family have blogs. Once I get the hang of this I will add pictures, links, etc.

Have a great day!