A new calling

This will just be a short little post (and not a surprise for many of you who keep up with my Facebook status). Also I promise to post the pictures from our Halloween party soon. I've been down with a particularly nasty cold for most of this week so I am trying to catch up on things.

Anyway my news is that I am now officially called as an ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple. I start my training this coming Wednesday (11/4) and begin working on Saturday (11/7). My shift is on Saturdays starting at 10:20AM. I am very excited and also nervous at the same time. There is a lot to memorize! I totally cried when I was set apart (by a member of the temple presidency). I know that this is where the Lord wants me and I look forward to the blessings I will no doubt receive. I'm also excited to make new friends and learn more!

Amanda is still coughing.

A few fun fall pictures

We took these on Temple Square and around the Conference Center after our regional conference. It was a perfect fall day (and I miss fall now that it is snowing in Utah).

Amanda is still getting over a cold.

Pictures from Manti Temple Trip

My roommate Janna & I in the park just below the temple

Being a "tree hugger"

The Manti Temple

My Relief Society organized a trip to the Manti Temple this past Saturday (10-10). I had never been there before so I was very excited to go. It was a beautiful drive and a beautiful day. The temple was beautiful inside (very pink) and in addition to the Spirit there was also a real sense of history there. It was very special. There were lots of brides and even a family getting sealed. Funny thing - one of the bridal parties was wearing black & purple. Everyone was joking that I should go and get in the pictures because they would just assume I was with the group. We also stopped at the Big Red Barn in Santaquin on the way home and bought fresh peaches and apple cider donuts. All in all it was a wonderful day.

Amanda is listening to the "Fame" soundtrack.

Weight loss update

It was a happy day for me. I went downstairs to the clinic to do my weekly weigh in. I figured I had probably lost a pound or just stayed the same.

Imagine my happiness when I got on the scale and discovered I lost 4 pounds this week (and I wasn't even sick). Hooray!!!

To date I've lost 32 pounds and I'm down 3 dress sizes.

Amanda is grateful.