Are you kidding me?!

So this is a much better throwback than that horror on youtube krista made us watch...(i still want to curl up in the fetal position when i think of that). I didn't know they still made this stuff, I've checked the cereal aisle from time to time, but have never run across them...until today! Heather thought I was crazy when i freaked out at the grocery store over a cereal. They're not quite as good as i remember, but not bad for a "healthy" cereal. I can just hear it now..."is something constipating your system? do you want to be more regular? then stop by and grab some corn bran...you'll be moving in no time!" Well, I thought it was pretty great.

Oh, and Krista, i technically don't have a commission yet, so the navy hasn't paid for anything and i owe them squat (that's an especially applicable term for this post, isn't it?). anyway, they're still waiting for a spot to "open up" for me, whatever that means. it feels like we're gettin the run around here...we'll let you know.

okay so i can't really remember what i was going to post about before but i'll just pretend because apparently the suspense is killing spencer and since he can't die yet (he still owes the navy 3 years of service) i'll save him and tell you. So life is going great! Work is fun all the time (seriously) and it's soooo nice that i don't just dread going to work. really i don't think i've ever had a job like this one. My calling has been really fun too but I'm sensing that we're going to be released soon b/c our relief society president is seriously dating Darin Brady (didn't know if you knew that spencer) so i think they'll be getting engaged sometime soon and then we'll all be released so that kinda makes me sad. Things with Aaron are going great too. we hit our 4 month mark on december 1st. kinda crazy! oh and i think my chronic fatigue is actually getting better so that's been really exciting. As long as i take the tons of pills i have to i've been seeing signs of improvement. now if only i could figure out how to go to bed earlier...hmmm. i'm not really sure how to solve that problem. :) well that's about it for me i guess. i can't wait till everyone comes home for christmas...well almost everyone. we'll be missing you spencer and heather. and chunter and harlotte (as megan once said as she was praying for them.) k, peace out for now homeslizzles!

I want to blog too.... I just don't have anything to blog about. Let's see. Finals are going well. I finished (almost) one of my projects today and the other one on my list today still hasn't gotten done because I've been procrastinating. Whats new? And I'm going over to Adams in like 45 minutes, so I guess it won't get done tonight!!! I'm running on very little sleep right now, I went to bed at 2 and had to get up at 8 (on a Saturday!!.. I know, I know, for all you parents out there, thats sleeping in) for a group project. But oh well, isn't that what college life is about? I'm sorry this is such a pointless post, but I just wanted to feel cool. And Spencer please don't shoot me down for feeling cool cause I blogged.

I'm blogging today for several reasons. First, because Adam said he'd feel more comfortable if others did it. And second because i actually have something to blog about. Hold on, I forgot what it was.

I'm "blogging" a lot lately, I feel more comfortable if others do it more too. But I had a really cool day the other day. 

Brother Eyring used to be involved in management consulting. He was actually one of the top partners, just under the CEO for a major consulting firm in Boston, so he has a lot of experience. I shot him an email over Thanksgiving break saying I wanted to talk to him for a few minutes about internships. I set up an appointment for Tues. He's in the executive offices so I had to check my appointment with the secretary. We went into his office which was very large. I haven't been in an office that size, ever. We sat down and had a really good discussion. He basically said the consulting firms are looking for "intellectual brilliance", majors like the hard sciences or economics, etc. and that my major is looked upon as a weak major. He gave me a lot of different options though. The cool part was at the end of our talk he told me he wanted to send me a copy of his new book over email. He said it's still with Deseret Book right now waiting to be published. He asked me to read what was interesting to me and then send him my suggestions and comments! I really don't know what kind of suggestions he's looking for. But he's always like that, looking for good advice. It was a really motivating interview. I was so impressed that he would take 25 minutes out of his day just to help me out and teach me about consulting.

We saw Jared last night in his play. He did fantastic! He was very good at being a "storyteller" and I loved watching him. The long black hair just added to his look-it was great. ;)

Class Today

Today in my Discipleship Training class (with President Eyring's son Bro. Eyring) we did a case study on a family where the father suffered from a PSC, a liver disease. He had suffered for almost 30 years and dealt with it rather well till the last year a half. Since January he has lost 50 pounds. His liver has always been afflicted but the real fear is that he will develop cancer soon. If he waits, he'll surely have cancer and once the cancer gets past his liver he can't receive a transplant. He also can't be on the transplant list until his condition is even more severe. The only option if he wants to live is if he receives a live donation from either his wife or eldest son who just got married in August. We talked about the case for about 45 minutes. After that Bro Eyring introduced the guests in the room as the family we were studying. It was incredible as they went to the front of the classroom and talked for the last 45 minutes about their experiences. The mom was finally going to be the donor and a week before the surgery it came back that there were complications and she couldn't do it. It now falls on the son and he is currently getting tested for it. It's hard to explain on a blog post, but it was so amazing how they presented themselves not as a suffering family, but as a family that has overcome their burdens and trials and fears. They still have to go through with the transplant but their faith has overcome everything. The end.

wow Jared. I can't even imagine how much Frank (our very picky boss at Gecko's) loves your hair like that! Good thing he hasn't fired you for it!

The black long hair

New Pics

New pictures are on our blog, including smiling pics, halloween and blessing day. There's a link on the right side of here if you want to check them out.

I'm just glad I was on my mission for that picture, mom and dad look a little too passionate in that kiss. Someone's hormones were raging...

I have to say, Spencer's expression in the picture doesn't look all that disgusted... it's more like he's looking at Heather with the face "why are we acting grossed out, WE should be kissing"

Kissing and Stuff

I have to say I don't at all enjoy watching people kiss. It's much more fun to be the one kissing, especially since I get to kiss Spencer!

I like kissing...

You're right. I can't deny it! But hey, we're supposed to branch out, broaden our horizons, increase our skills and abilities in new ways, try new things, become well rounded. I'm just working on all of that...
But it's still kinda gross when mom and dad kiss and I would still pose in a picture like that and act all grossed out.

Yeah... some of you crazy folks now enjoy kissing. sick of america!!

My Main Man

Halloween at our house

oops-that picture is way too big. What do I do now?

Here is Jared's "long hair" picture. We are going to post a "black hair" picture, and then an "all cut off-yeah!" picture. We think it is funny-it is driving him bonkers.

I need to clarify-it was Dad who said the immortal, wise words "we can't kiss too much". I just heartily agree!

Happy Birthday Krista and Papa!

Hunter is very excited for both of you that you get to have birthdays and he's DYING to sing to you tonight. He asks me every day when his birthday is and if we can have cake and presents. Spencer and I explained about Christmas last night though, so maybe he'll have a new focus. I hope you both get to party lots and not have to work very hard. You'll have to make sure and post what special b-day gifts you got from your significant others. Happy Birthday!!!

I just wanted to try to upload a picture on the blog... welp, looks like it worked!

Dee-sgusting kissing on purpose. ew.

i would like to point out that when krista and aaron kiss, they make HIGHLY NOISY kissy noises (on purpose just to annoy me, but really they are very loud) that is why i barf. its Dee-sgusting. YOu probably would be a little paranoid about their kissy noises too if you walked in on them kissing goodnight. it was quite... ew. anyways, i just wanted to explain myself. ps this is Amy :)

Hunterisms

Today we're on our way home from our date night, after we picked Hunter up from playing with his friend. He is sitting in the back seat saying "I want Ninnas", and so Heather tells him he can have a few when we get home. He goes on to tell us-"I have a few Ninnas, then time go to bed, NOT time to play." It was like he had been practicing and was telling us we couldn't play with him when we got home.

Then I was stopping quickly for a yellow light, and he is in the back screaming "slow DOWN daddy, slow DOWN!

Also, recently he started saying a small sentence in gibberish, and when we ask him what he said, he replies, "I didn't say anything!"

what i meant with the little sister pretending to barf... anytime she sees us kissing. not just anytime she sees me. :)

wow, the title is amazingly inspired. i love it! so this is my first post ever so i'm pretty excited about it!!! hmmm, what should i say?? well it actually has to be pretty short (i know, don't cry i'll write a novel later) b/c i have to go help set up for our work party. and i even have a significant other to bring to my work party. how presh is that?
umm, as for an update: life is good. work is good. aaron is good. kissing is fun. especially when your little sister pretends to barf any time she's sees you. but don't worry, as mom once wisely said, you can't kiss too much. :) as mom also once wisely said,
suffocation we like suffocation, suffocation the game we like to play....

POSTING

I don't have much to say, I just wanted to post.  To feel like a real hardcore blogger.  I hope you've all enjoyed mother's different statuses on facebook.  I found out how to hack into her account and it's been pretty fun to mess with what I think her statuses should say.  

Dating Updates?

So now that the blog is up, let's get some life details here from everyone. Those not dating can discuss whatever else they're up to. My last date was with Spencer at the mall. Then he took me out for frozen custard at Sheridans. It was amazing as always and we even kissed good night!

Heather, I've never seen that family picture of you guys. It is adorable. I set up a blog with Katie when I was gone to school and she was at home, and my name for that was Blanche...so my name might still be that, I'm not sure how to change that... but oh well!

Mom and Dad

It all started here! :)

Title?

Spencer and I thought "Luke Family Blog" was maybe a boring title and we wanted to ask everyone if there were other ideas. Our blog title, for example, is "Living in the Moment". Go ahead and comment or post your title ideas and then I'll put up a poll for us to vote on them.

Here we go...

The family blog is officially set up now! Everyone (except Jared because I have no email for him) should have received an email inviting them as an author of this blog. You'll probably have to follow a link from the email and give a password and display name so you can post here.

Once that is done, come to this blog and sign in. The option to sign in is at the top of the screen on the right side of the blue bar. Then click on "New Post" to make an entry. It will come up with an area for you to type what you want. Then click the orange button saying "Publish Post" when you're done.

To post pictures, you still click on "New Post". Then, before you start typing, click the button that has mountains and blue sky. It will let you browse your computer for a picture to post. It works best if you choose to center the picture and put it at medium size. It can take quite a while to upload the picture depending on your internet connection. After the pictures are up, type whatever you'd like to say by each picture. Finally, "Publish Post".

To respond to a post you can do a new post or just comment on it, which is quicker. To comment, go to the bottom of the post where it says "0 comments". If there are already comments it will tell how many there are. Then click it and leave your comment. It will have you sign in to do this so it can say who is commenting. The major difference between posting and commenting is that only the family can actually post, but anyone can leave a comment. So if other significant others that aren't technically family would like to say something, they can feel free to comment.

Well that's all I can think of for now. Call, email, or post if you have questions.