Krazy Kari?. .. Thats an understatment!

So. . . today I've managed to:
*Fall down the stairs while someone had the camera. . .
* Lose my Drivers Licence, the day I decide that its probably time to go get my PA one (now that its been a year) So I start researching, to find out how to get UT to issue me a new one so that I can get PA to issue me a licence. . .And then find it behind my Social Security card, in my wallet. . . 2 hours later.
*Saw a real live Nun for the first time (didn't think she'd appreciate the photo opp. . .)
* Went to Market for lunch, ordered a smoothie (yes, a healthy one) . . Pulled my cash out of my wallet, and set it somewhere, went to pay for the smoothie, and couldn't find it.. . anywhere. . Luckily Megan was with me, so she paid for it, and I found the cash. .. in my back pocket right as we left.
*Walked out of the smoothie store without the smoothie. .. got half way down the block and had to walk back. There were a few who found that hilarious inside the store.
. . . and its only 1:30. Help me!

"I'm not in Utah anymore"

The same day as the construction project. . .. well, Day 2 of the construction project. . . Here was what we passed as we walked to the Market to buy our weekly produce and treats :)

Its kind of nerve racking to be driving and see a horse and whip behind you in attempt to pull you over :) Just kidding. This is the Clydesdale we see all over downtown. There are a couple of them, and they are the police horses. Very friendly, they would let you touch them if you wanted. . . . But I don't really want to, so I just take the pictures. I leave the touching for Megan. .. she likes it.

The picture above was taken as we were leaving the office. It was walking down the street in front of us. When we turned the corner, I saw the horse and got all excited, and took a picture. After taking the picture I said to Megan "That's not very exciting, its just a horse, no one is going to know that it belongs to the police dude" She quickly responded and said "Dude, its a horse tied to a parking meter, with a car in front of it, and police bikes behind it. . . .tell me you don't see that every day in Utah". . . she's so smart, that's why I like her :) (Even if she could be old enough to be my Mom. . . sorta ;)

This was after our Market run, and the officer had just finished lunch and had gone back to the parking meter to retrieve his horse. Kinda cool. I'm not a dork, tourists take pictures of the horses all the time. . . I was assured that the officer didn't mind. . .

And Last. . . but not least . . .

The Red bull car. . . .made me laugh SUPER hard. Don't think I've ever seen one before. What a sheltered life I've led. All in a day's lunch hour :)

Kari Constructs :)

Reminder. . . . Next time I make a purchase. . . . read the fine print. If it says "some Assembly required". ... . . carefully place back on shelf :)

No really, I decided that if I was going to work for a construction company, I really should be able to construct something. .. . right? yea. .. right.

My desk is very . . . cute, but I was having a bit of a problem. It didn't come with a keyboard drawer thing. I don't know what the "technical name" for them is, but no slidey do ah none the less. I lived with it for a year, but then decided that I really would like to have the space on my desk for papers, and a place to eat my lunch etc etc etc. SO. .. I asked Mike one day, if he thought it would be smart to install a "slidey drawer" under my desk. He said "Sounds great Jex, but the deal is, you put it together all by yourself" I figured it couldn't be that hard. . .

Sometime around 2:00 PM...

Somewhere around 3:00. . . .same darn screw.

Getting very frustrated . . . same screw

Frustration paid off. . . .. 4:45 . . .. Mike had some humility and decided to help out. . . but its not finished. .. Still have the mouse side to install. . .

Beginning of day 2. (Just hit my head on the blasted thing) Reading directions.

That is the last picture I got. . . but the good news is, I got to work at 8, and finished installing the mouse rest (all of 2 screws) just in time to walk out the door with Megan for lunch :) I'll take a picture once I get the desk cleaned off, and put back together :)

I love to see the Temple!

I'm sure many of you heard in Conference today, that the Church is building a Temple in Philadelphia Pennsylvania!!!! I don't know how to describe the excitement I felt. It was seriously like Christmas morning, when you open your biggest present. You just want to scream because you're so excited. That's totally the feeling I had. Totally overcome with the love my Heavenly Father has for his children. We are all so excited here to have a temple that's only 45 minutes away, instead of the 4 hours to get to D.C.

These are some of the Temples that I have had the opportunity to visit.

Salt Lake City UT. This was taken in June when I was home for Kendra's Wedding. Yes, that is a boy :) His name is Ryan. He's a good friend. The Salt Lake Temple is the Temple that I hope to get married in someday.

Logan Utah Temple. My Jr. and Sr. Years of High School, when Kendra and I were going through the obsess over missionary phase. .. we decided that we were going to go to every Temple in Utah, and get our picture taken. Sadly, we did not quite make it, however we did get a good start. We went to Logan for a football game, and stayed at her Aunt's house that night. We stopped by the Temple on our way to Audrey's house that night, and then went back the next morning to try again, since it got too dark and we couldn't figure out how to get the flash to work.

Bountiful, Utah Temple. This was taken on Kendra's wedding day. I was able to attend the Open house for this Temple when I was little. I don't remember much, other than it seems like there were tents that we had to walk through. I think they had them set up because it was raining or something. They also gave us little slippers to put over our shoes. I have always loved the Bountiful Temple. The city of Bountiful is a place where I have created many memories. I lived there when I was born, and it is where my Grandparents still reside. Both of my parents were born and raised here. It is definitely a place that I love to visit.
Washington D.C. Temple. This picture was taken back in 2005, when I was living in Hanover, Maryland. For Family Home Evening one night, we decided to drive to the Temple and walk through the Visitors Center. It is now the Temple that we are assigned to here in Pennsylvania. I recently was able to attend a Baptism trip with the Youth. It was a special experience. This Temple is beautiful. I love that each Temple can look so different, but the message and the procedures are all still the same. That's what is so great about my Church! The Gospel is the same, wherever you are! Awesome!
Winter Quarters, Missouri Temple. This was taken at the very beginning of our 2005 trip. I was still warming up to the whole picture thing, and wanted someone in it with me :) So this is Me, Kylie, Connor, Jax.

This is the Kirtland Ohio Temple. It was beautiful, and since it is not currently owned by the Church, we got to tour it. It is so amazing inside!! Seriously, how did people back in the 1800's build such amazing buildings, without the technology we have today??? Boggles my mind, that's for sure!!

OK, ready for my favorite??? Nauvoo, Illinois Temple. This Temple is GORGEOUS, but I think what really means so much to me, are the stories often told of the trials and hardships the saints went through, to have a Temple, and the faith that was displayed when it was destroyed. It was also dedicated on my birthday :)

Palmyra, New York Temple - This was also taken back in 2005. The landscaping to this Temple is amazing. We didn't get the chance to walk around and get our pictures in front of the Temple, but we did get some good pictures of the Temple itself. This is one of my favorites.

I am so lucky to be a member of such an amazing Church. I truly can't imagine where I would be without the Gospel in my life. I am so grateful to such great parents, that raised me in such a good home. It is totally because of their example, that I have my own testimony of my saviour Jesus Christ. I know that this is the only true church on the earth today, and that President Monson is a Prophet of God. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have this weekend to listen to him. I seriously love my life.