Small get away is just what the Dr ordered

Well, the end of spring break is here and Lisa and I are gearing up to once again tackle the books. We took a little trip to Southern Utah for a few days this week and visited Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park. They were both a lot of fun but we probably enjoyed Zions the most. Bryce was pretty but there was still a foot of snow on the ground so we weren't able to get out and hike some of the trails. It was still nice of them to name a park after me though. Zion's was a blast. It was a nice 78 degrees and we were able to hike a couple of the trails. Some of my sibblings might remember a little antique store near Zion that we stopped at once and picked up some cactus candy and fruit jelly. Well I thought I recognized the place so we made a quick stop to pick up some cactus candy only to be hoovered upon by the guy working there. Apperantly we were the first people in that store for a couple of weeks because the guy (who had a weird smell to him) clinged to us as if we were his long lost children coming home. We bought some over priced Habenero Jelly just so we could get out of there. They didn't even have the stuff I was looking for. We stayed in an Inn in Cedar City while we were there . It was nice, but the guy at the front desk was a little creepy. Have any of you seen the movie "Vacancy"?

Life is still going good and we are slowly plugging along at work and school. I'm really excited for the warm weather to come. I've had enough of the snow and cold for the year.

We lost our camera hook up to the computer so once we find it we'll post some pictures from the trip.

2 years and counting.

Yesterday we celebrated our 2 year anniversary. We made reservations at Rodigio's Brazillian grill, which is one of our favorites, and literally ate until it hurt; and then we ate some more. The food there is amazing. One of their dishes was rattle snake sausage and roasted bufallo. The rattle snake was okay, and bufallo meat is really lean and chewy. The rest was really good!

After that we needed to walk around to digest all that meat (they have a salad bar but why waste space with salad)? So we went to gateway and walked around a bit. The day was pretty relaxed, especially since Lisa didn't get out of bed until well past noon which meant I was able to come home from school and get back in bed too. My wife is the best!

This Thursday is her b-day so we get to do something all over again. I just don't think my stomach can handle another massive meat feast. Maybe I'll take her to a nice soup, sandwich, and salad place. I know I'll take her to Olive Garden, she'd love that!=) Seriously though she would be one unhappy camper if I tried to take her there.

And last but not least spring break is coming up this week and we both have off at the same time. We are planning a trip to Zion's national park/Bryce Canyon for a few days. I just need to get rid of one more shift and we'll be ready to go. This trip couldn't have come at a better time, I'm getting pretty run down between school and work. We both need this little break.

Until next time.

Can you hear me now?

So I finally had it with our crappy cell phones dropping our calls every 2 min. Nothing's as embarrising as walking through the grocery store telling a very animated story only to realize that you dropped the call 30 seconds ago! So we upgraded yesterday. We both got the new blackberry pearls (of course Lisa's is pink) and have been playing with them trying to figure out what all the functions do. I really like it though, I just don't know if having access to your email 24/7 is worth an extra $60 a month? We have 30 days to decide if we want to keep them so I'll keep you posted. School is still going well. I decided managerial accounting is not for me. I definatley prefer the financial side much better.

We talked to Mom and Dad the other day and I guess Dad is applying for a job in AZ. Last I heard he made it through the first part and had a second interview a couple of days ago. I have'nt heard back since but he doesn't seem too concerned if he gets it or not. Mom of course is nervous about it.=). If they move I call Dad's chair at the dinner table since I am the rightful aire to my fathers kingdom. (The rest of you are all strays.)=).

Lisa is still chugging away at work and school and I'm relieved to find out that she had a little bit of the bug this last week. That may sound mean but.....she thought it could have been that damn pesky stork trying to sneak in univited. He has a post dated invitation, it would be rude of him to come early.

Anyways all is still going well, and we have spring break coming up in a couple of weeks and it's actually at the same time for both of us. It will be a much needed break I can tell you that much.

Until next time.

Presidents Quotes (continued)

This is what we come to expect from our recent leaders.

"It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton, during his 1998 grand jury testimony on the Monica Lewinsky affair

"It depends on how you define alone…" –Bill Clinton, in his grand jury testimony

"There were a lot of times when we were alone, but I never really thought we were." –Bill Clinton, in his grand jury testimony

"Politics gives guys so much power that they tend to behave badly around women. And I hope I never get into that." –Bill Clinton, to a woman friend while he was a Rhodes scholar at Oxford

"We spent a lot of time talking about Africa, as we should. Africa is a nation that suffers from incredible disease." —G.W. Bush, Gothenburg, Sweden, June 14, 2001

"There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again." —Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 17, 2002 G.W Bush

"Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB-GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country." —Poplar Bluff, Mo., Sept. 6, 2004
G.W Bush

This is how it use to sound!

"The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them away."
-Ronald Regan

"The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."
-Ronald Regan

"A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor and bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government."
Thomas Jefferson

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent."
Thomas Jefferson

"And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." John F. Kennedy

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." John F. Kennedy