LOST & not Found

I seemed to have lost my phone. It's just disappeared. So, unfortunately if you are trying to get a hold me you're S.O.L. I'm due for an upgrade in January so if I don't end up finding the darn thing I'm going to have to get a new one. But if you need to reach me, my work number is 801-951-1118 or after work I'm usually with Alvin 801-928-6077. Cause I'm just so popular you know! JK! (When I find it there will be no missed calls...lol)

Merry Christmas

Here are a few shots from Christmas Eve. We rode the "Polar Express" down to Temple Square with the Eltons. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

Wait Listed!

Two days before Christmas Alvin received a letter from Washington University in St. Louis. Among other things the letter informed us that he has the option to be wait listed! For the past several years Washington University in St. Louis has jumped between 1, 2, and 3 rankings nationally for their PT program. To even get wait listed is a huge compliment to my sweetheart. The future is still very unsure for us as far as where we'll end up for PT School but Santa Claus delivered an unexpected and well deserved gift this year.

We're up to 3

This afternoon we received an email from Creighton requesting Alvin for an interview. This is the third one and it's not even January folks! US News & World Report holds Creighton and University of Utah at a tie for 19th in the country for Physical Therapy programs. Now we just have to find the perfect power tie!

The Weather Wins!

Today at 11:00 we found out that our flight to Portland was canceled. Alvin and I were on the phone for the next few hours with Delta looking at our options. With the only flight open being on the 26th we started asking about other airports; Eugene, Salem, Seattle... everything is overbooked or closed. So unfortunately we are unable to make it up to Salem for the holidays. But after hearing the nightmare weather conditions that are causing these cancellations it's probably a good thing we stay put. The ice storms there have caused plane crashes and power outages. My in-law's have been without power going on 24 hours now. My sister in law Annie went out to get something in her car and said that it was covered with at least an inch and a half of ice. An hour and boiling water later she was able to get into her car. Alvin had a good word for how he felt about all of this, "deflated". Regardless of location we are still bound and determined to have a great Christmas! I'm just glad we found all of this out before showing up at Salt Lake International. So to those in the 801 area code we're still here, let's play!

Holiday Travel

This evening Alvin and I are scheduled to fly to Portland, OR for Christmas. If you've been watching the news you've heard that PDX has been closed. From the looks of things outside in SLC too we might not be lifting off. We've contacted both airports and so far we're still a go but we'll see. I guess today is not a great day to be wearing heels! Wish us luck!

Another Interview...

We got an email from Regis University in Denver, CO. They want Alvin to come and interview! Holy moly the costs to travel to these interviews are adding up. So far we have two scheduled interviews; DMU - Iowa & Regis - Colorado. Northern Arizona and Eastern Washington have sent us 'save the date' notices but haven't confirmed anything as of yet.

On the Road Again

My brother and his cute fiancé are moving to Denver. Bill is starting the industrial design program at The Metropolitan State College. The timing worked out just perfectly so that Alvin was done with his finals and could help them move. They (my Dad, Alvin, Bill, & Brooke) took off Monday afternoon toward the mile high city. The last time Alvin and I were apart was August 2006 when I flew down to Utah for Kristen and Court’s wedding. It’s weird sleeping by myself at night but I’m glad Alvin’s young muscles are available for rent.
Last night my Mom, Lissa, and I had a chance to go to the Temple. Before going into do initiatory we grabbed a bite to eat in the cafeteria. Lissa said something funny that got me thinking, “I’m a little bit jealous of Alvin. He gets to experience a little of what we did growing up, going with Dad on a road trip.” I hadn’t thought of it that way but it’s true.
Alvin gets to experience the quintessential ‘Bill King’. Now Alvin and my Dad are almost carbon copies already, but my sweetheart has probably never seen his father-in-law this light. Bill King behind the wheel on long road trip is like putting a cowboy back on his horse. I don’t know of anyone who can fill up with gas, go in to pay, and return with enough treats to double the amount paid for fuel. Dad is in his natural habitat going 85 MPH with a Twinkie in hand, a Pepsi in the drink holder, and Iron Butterfly blaring.
Road trips with Dad aren’t without their perks. It’s almost a guarantee that you’ll stay somewhere nice and dine out somewhere nicer. For example, this week Alvin and my dad are bunking at the Crown Plaza and have already visited Pappadeaux’s. Life’s rough huh? The only down side is that after dinner each night you return to the hotel and have to watch the gospel according to Fox News until bed.
Experiencing the above was common about six or more times a year for me growing up. Now Alvin gets to see it all first hand. Maybe I should have mentioned that the swimming pool is a great escape from Bill O’Reilly, na!

Crikey!

Last night Alvin and I went to see Australia. (I tried to convince him to see Twilight again but it didn't go over.) But I love all things Baz Luhrmann; Strictly Ballroom, Romeo & Juliet, and Moulin Rouge. I think the best way to describe Australia is Pearl Harbor mixed with Man From Snowy River (both favorites). A few warnings though; it's three hours and I cried all the way home. Alvin served his mission in Australia so I was the annoying wife interrupting, "Is that how you remember it?... Did you ever go to Faraway Downs?..." He's promised that someday he'll take me over there and experience the real deal. Maybe for our 35th anniversary!

Get Well Soon!

This morning my pops went in for what he thought would be a routine oblation (a surgery where doctors burn certain nerves in the heart to correct rhythm). Before doing the actual procedure doctors go in to 'map' the heart. When this was taking place they found a blot clot the size of the top of his thumb. That halted everything. New plan; get him on heavy blood thinners to try to dissolve the clot. We went and visited him at McKay Dee tonight. (Probably shouldn't have brought Krispy Kreme's) Regardless, he was doing well considering. We're praying the heavy blood thinners and medical expertise will take care of this scary problem. We feel very blessed that the clot was found before it caused a stroke or heart attack. Love you Dad! Get well soon!

The view from my office window

It's finally here! The Utah winter as we all know and love has finally hit. So get out your snowblower, windshield scraper, 4-wheel drive, and parka!

Pick up the phone, the midwest is calling!

Alvin got his very first call back from a graduate school. This being the first actual request for an interview he called me like he had won a million dollars. He thought this would never happen. (It better happen, that's all I can say)The call came from Des Moines University. Pretending to share his excitement was a little difficult. Iowa?! Oh man! I had to reassure myself that yes this is just the first call and this doesn't mean we're moving to Iowa...yet (eeesh!) We've also received 'save the date' emails for interviews with Eastern Washington and Northern Arizona. Come on U of U get on the ball!