My wonderful family!
Top: Ron, Grandpa, Adam
Bottom: Christina, Grandma and me
South Dakota=EPIC!!! And it is only going to get better!! =) ♥
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Happy 1st Birthday Adelaide and Happy father's day to all the wonderful fathers I know
Today was a wonderful day!
I called my dad today and talked to him for a little bit. As some of you know my dad and I are recently starting to develop a relationship. When I was younger I'd only see him once or twice a year and it wasn't always fun for me to be with him. And when I moved to Utah those visits were considerably less. In fact, I don't think he ever came to visit here but I'd see him when I'd go back to PA with my mom. A couple of summers ago my dad actually came out here and I had to meet him all by myself and it wasn't bad at all. He told me that he wanted to get to know me better and continue a relationship with me. Well, later that summer I was in PA and he wanted to spend a day with me and I was kind of nervous. I had never spent a day alone with my dad. EVER. When I would see him it was for a meal and that was it. The day we spend together was surprisingly wonderful and we had a good time. I got to learn more about my family and where I came from and he also explained some things to me like why he wasn't at my high school graduation. Also that day I got to meet my half brother which neither of us expected. I thought my dad said his brother and Mike (my brother) said he thought my dad meant his stepsister. So we were both a little shocked to actually see the other. He was really easy to get a long with though but it felt rather odd to be called a sister. We decided to keep in touch and get to know each other as well. Anyway, my father, my stepmother, my half brother and my sister in law came to my wedding and I was pretty excited to have them there. It was also the first time I met the women of this group and I was nervous about meeting my dads wife. We had lunch the day before the wedding and my friends Kayla and Marcus were there as well. It was a very pleasant lunch and Joan (my dads wife) and Lisa (my brothers wife) were amazing! I absolutely loved them and glad they were able to be there. Even though my dad hasn't been a big part of my life, I still think he is a wonderful man and he has tried very hard for the past couple years to be there for me. I love him very much and hope to continue growing our relationship. Love you dad. Also, Adam's dad has been a good father figure in my life for the past year and I am very thankful for him. He raised a wonderful son who looks up to him dearly and for this I will be forever grateful.
And another great thing of today, was Adelaide's birthday party! We had a blast hanging out with the family and celebrating. We had fish tacos and hit a pinata. Adelaide was so cute when she was hitting the pinata even though she had her grandpa helping out! But she just laughed and thought it was the greatest thing! =) Although she won't remember it, I will and I am so glad I was a part of it! I love 1st birthdays! I think they are the most amazing things ever! =) I hope one day I will be able to go to my other niece, Madeleine birthday some day! I imagine that would be a blast! One of these years Adam and I will have to go to Dallas and do that!
Hope everyone had a great Father's Day whether you are a father, going to be a father or just hung out with your father for the day!
I called my dad today and talked to him for a little bit. As some of you know my dad and I are recently starting to develop a relationship. When I was younger I'd only see him once or twice a year and it wasn't always fun for me to be with him. And when I moved to Utah those visits were considerably less. In fact, I don't think he ever came to visit here but I'd see him when I'd go back to PA with my mom. A couple of summers ago my dad actually came out here and I had to meet him all by myself and it wasn't bad at all. He told me that he wanted to get to know me better and continue a relationship with me. Well, later that summer I was in PA and he wanted to spend a day with me and I was kind of nervous. I had never spent a day alone with my dad. EVER. When I would see him it was for a meal and that was it. The day we spend together was surprisingly wonderful and we had a good time. I got to learn more about my family and where I came from and he also explained some things to me like why he wasn't at my high school graduation. Also that day I got to meet my half brother which neither of us expected. I thought my dad said his brother and Mike (my brother) said he thought my dad meant his stepsister. So we were both a little shocked to actually see the other. He was really easy to get a long with though but it felt rather odd to be called a sister. We decided to keep in touch and get to know each other as well. Anyway, my father, my stepmother, my half brother and my sister in law came to my wedding and I was pretty excited to have them there. It was also the first time I met the women of this group and I was nervous about meeting my dads wife. We had lunch the day before the wedding and my friends Kayla and Marcus were there as well. It was a very pleasant lunch and Joan (my dads wife) and Lisa (my brothers wife) were amazing! I absolutely loved them and glad they were able to be there. Even though my dad hasn't been a big part of my life, I still think he is a wonderful man and he has tried very hard for the past couple years to be there for me. I love him very much and hope to continue growing our relationship. Love you dad. Also, Adam's dad has been a good father figure in my life for the past year and I am very thankful for him. He raised a wonderful son who looks up to him dearly and for this I will be forever grateful.
And another great thing of today, was Adelaide's birthday party! We had a blast hanging out with the family and celebrating. We had fish tacos and hit a pinata. Adelaide was so cute when she was hitting the pinata even though she had her grandpa helping out! But she just laughed and thought it was the greatest thing! =) Although she won't remember it, I will and I am so glad I was a part of it! I love 1st birthdays! I think they are the most amazing things ever! =) I hope one day I will be able to go to my other niece, Madeleine birthday some day! I imagine that would be a blast! One of these years Adam and I will have to go to Dallas and do that!
Hope everyone had a great Father's Day whether you are a father, going to be a father or just hung out with your father for the day!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Happenings as of lately
The past little while has just been nuts in the Soderborg household! We just got back from a three night stay in lovely Ogden! =) I got to spend three days with my cats! I loved every minute of it! It was so nice to spend some quality time with my husband as well! We went up on Tuesday night and most of the time was spent relaxing on Wednesday, finding out that the Utes are going to be a part of the Pac 10 and going to Farr's Ice Cream! It had been a long time since I'd been there and it was so delicious! I love playdough ice cream. And then Thursday we went geocacheing and found one by my high school and tried to find another one at a park but couldn't find it. Then we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner! Man do I love their rolls! Friday, we went over to Adam's cousin Cari's house and went geocacheing with her and her husband. We were somewhat successful! We went back to Cari's house and watch a movie and played with her kitty! It was a great little trip and prepared us for our big trip next week! Wahoo! I am so excited to go on a real vacation!
Last weekend was spent doing baby stuff and mission stuff! First, Adam's cousins wife is having a baby at the beginning of July so my mother in law and fam threw her a baby shower. It was a ton of fun and I even won a prize for playing the Price is Right! After that, Adam and I babysat our neice, Adelaide! We played with her and got to put her to sleep! She is so dang cute! Today is her first birthday! I can't believe how time has flown! I remember going to Karena's baby shower and seeing Adelaide for the first time. We are celebrating her birthday tomorrow! Happy 1st birthday Adelaide! =) Sunday was Adam's other cousin's (Adam has a lot of cousins. Ha!) farewell so we drove to Ogden with the fam and listened to her and her dad talk. It was so wonderful and I am so excited for Sam! There was a little party after and they always have good food! Sam we will miss you! You will rock Germany's socks off!
Oh I also started temple prep classes. I have only done one so far but it has almost been a year since my baptism! Crazy! I can't believe it. I can't wait to be able to go through the temple and do other ordinances besides baptisms, which I enjoy. Adam and I then plan on being sealed November 6th just to keep our anniversary the same!
We've also done some geocacheing in Big Cottonwood Canyon, celebrated birthdays, hung out with the soon to be Fortuna's, went swimming with Kris, swimming with the neighbors, etc.
I am excited to see what this summer holds. Hopefully it will include warmer weather and not a whole lot more rain! I hope it has lots of adventures and friends! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer as well!
Last weekend was spent doing baby stuff and mission stuff! First, Adam's cousins wife is having a baby at the beginning of July so my mother in law and fam threw her a baby shower. It was a ton of fun and I even won a prize for playing the Price is Right! After that, Adam and I babysat our neice, Adelaide! We played with her and got to put her to sleep! She is so dang cute! Today is her first birthday! I can't believe how time has flown! I remember going to Karena's baby shower and seeing Adelaide for the first time. We are celebrating her birthday tomorrow! Happy 1st birthday Adelaide! =) Sunday was Adam's other cousin's (Adam has a lot of cousins. Ha!) farewell so we drove to Ogden with the fam and listened to her and her dad talk. It was so wonderful and I am so excited for Sam! There was a little party after and they always have good food! Sam we will miss you! You will rock Germany's socks off!
Oh I also started temple prep classes. I have only done one so far but it has almost been a year since my baptism! Crazy! I can't believe it. I can't wait to be able to go through the temple and do other ordinances besides baptisms, which I enjoy. Adam and I then plan on being sealed November 6th just to keep our anniversary the same!
We've also done some geocacheing in Big Cottonwood Canyon, celebrated birthdays, hung out with the soon to be Fortuna's, went swimming with Kris, swimming with the neighbors, etc.
I am excited to see what this summer holds. Hopefully it will include warmer weather and not a whole lot more rain! I hope it has lots of adventures and friends! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer as well!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Baby boy
One of the families in our ward welcomed a new little boy into their family this week! We got to go over and visit with them today! It was exciting to see him! He was such a miracle! I could not believe how cute and tiny he was! I see babies all the time but it was just so different because it was someone I know and love. I am so happy for this couple! Congrats to the Harris' on their new little bundle of joy! =)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Hands
Today I had a very enlightening experience at my internship. The woman I am following did a spirituality group where she had everyone trace their hands and then write how their hands have helped others and how others hands have helped them. It was really cool to see what they came up with. I didn't participate by tracing my hands but I thought a lot about my own hands when they were doing it. The population of people I've been working with is usually in their 60s to their 90s and it was really neat to hear the stories they had to share. I've only been here for 23 years but I think my hands have done a bit. I guess I just never realized how much we depend on our hands and I don't know what I would do without them. So thank you hands for all you do for me and my family and friends and other people I come into contact with. You are amazing.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Saturday, Saturday, Saturday!! Great Strides Walk!
Here is all the information for the Great Strides Walk! Hope to see you there! =)
Get Ready…
Get Set…
Go Great Strides!!!
Make sure your sneakers are all tuned up and ready to go for the GREAT STRIDES walk THIS SATURDAY, MAY 15th at Washington Square (451 S. State St.)! As you collect all your last minute donations and get your friends and neighbors excited for the walk, we wanted to make sure you are aware of a few details, as this in a new location for us this year.
v Parking: you may park on the street in any of the metered stalls around Washington Square and the library. All parking meters are free on the weekend. You may also take Traxx and get off right there at the library. Washington Square is right next door!
v Create your space: bring your own blankets, camp chairs or pop up tents to claim your spot at the walk site. Unfortunately we do not have picnic tables at this location, so bring something to sit on. There are lots of trees and plenty of shade.
v Animals: please be considerate of others and do not bring your “furry friends” to the walk. With there being over 500 people expected this year, we want to make sure everyone is comfortable and that CFF is free and clear of any liability issues.
v Registration: begins at 9:00am. Only Team Leaders and unregistered walkers need to check in at Registration! Team Leaders should arrive promptly at 9:00am to obtain the blue bracelets to hand out to their walkers. Please gather your team together, take roll and let us know who is there that is pre-registered. For those who are not registered, you must fill out a walker brochure, sign the waiver and check in at the registration table. (Again, if you are pre-registered online and have signed a waiver, you only need to check in with your Team Leader.) If you are turning in money, put it in a Great Strides brochure, fill out the brochure completely with your name/address/team name/etc. and give it to your Team Leader to turn in to the Registration table.
v T-shirts: Great Strides t-shirts will be given to anyone who raises $100 or more! Sizes are on a first come, first serve basis. (Team Leaders will be given a coupon for each walker who gets a shirt. Walkers may take the coupon to the t-shirt table to redeem your shirt.)
v Walk Route – the walk is a little less than a 5k (about 2.8 miles). We encourage you to bring your strollers and wagons for your little ones who may get tired along the way. We will provide a Sag Wagon just in case something happens and you can’t quite make it. (See attached map below.)
v While walking, be sure to obey traffic laws! We need all walkers to follow the crosswalk signs and stop lights. Be aware that your group may get separated at a stop light along the way. Its ok, you’ll likely catch up with them down the road.
v CF Awareness Signs: something we’ve never done before is to encourage you to bring posters/banners to carry as you walk. This is a great opportunity to let people know who we are and why we’re walking. Take a bright colored poster board, decorate it with glitter and markers, write encouraging phrases or your team name and display for all to see! Don’t forget a handle (paint stir-stick or dowells work well) and take turns among your team carrying it.
v Runners: a few people have asked about running the route. You are more than welcome to do so. Again, please be aware of the stop lights and traffic laws. We will not be timing you and there’s no prize for 1st place. Remember – safety first! J
v Rest Stop: there will be a Rest Stop at 348 E. South Temple with water and treats. Be aware that there is not a bathroom at this location. Please “go” before you start the walk or you may be begging a business along the way to let you use their facilities!
v Germ Control: there will be hand sanitizer and hand washing station in a few places at the walk site. Please be aware of others and help to avoid the spread of germs.
v Pink bracelets will be provided at the Registration table for those who have CF to wear. We don’t want you to feel singled out, but we do want you to be safe and able to easily maintain the “3ft Rule” by not come in close contact with other people with CF.
v B. cepacia Policy: Because of risks to people with cystic fibrosis (CF), individuals with a confirmed positive sputum culture for Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) complex shall not attend this event. This is because B. cepacia can be passed between individuals who have CF through close proximity. B. cepacia infection in a person with CF can cause serious respiratory illness and, in some patients, may lead to death. Despite this policy, there might still be some individuals with B. cepacia in attendance. B. cepacia is not a risk for otherwise healthy individuals. For alternative ways to participate and for information about this policy, please contact the CF Foundation at (800) FIGHT-CF or visit www.cff.org. Consult your CF care center physician with medical questions.
v After the walk, please stay to enjoy some delicious food from Chick-fil-a, live music and entertainment from local performers and a Lucky Chance Drawing! We have some really great prizes so be sure to bring your wallets. If you would like to contribute a prize, you can drop it off at the CF office this week or bring it with you to the walk! J
If you have any other questions, please call the office (801) 281-1886. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Get Ready…
Get Set…
Go Great Strides!!!
Make sure your sneakers are all tuned up and ready to go for the GREAT STRIDES walk THIS SATURDAY, MAY 15th at Washington Square (451 S. State St.)! As you collect all your last minute donations and get your friends and neighbors excited for the walk, we wanted to make sure you are aware of a few details, as this in a new location for us this year.
v Parking: you may park on the street in any of the metered stalls around Washington Square and the library. All parking meters are free on the weekend. You may also take Traxx and get off right there at the library. Washington Square is right next door!
v Create your space: bring your own blankets, camp chairs or pop up tents to claim your spot at the walk site. Unfortunately we do not have picnic tables at this location, so bring something to sit on. There are lots of trees and plenty of shade.
v Animals: please be considerate of others and do not bring your “furry friends” to the walk. With there being over 500 people expected this year, we want to make sure everyone is comfortable and that CFF is free and clear of any liability issues.
v Registration: begins at 9:00am. Only Team Leaders and unregistered walkers need to check in at Registration! Team Leaders should arrive promptly at 9:00am to obtain the blue bracelets to hand out to their walkers. Please gather your team together, take roll and let us know who is there that is pre-registered. For those who are not registered, you must fill out a walker brochure, sign the waiver and check in at the registration table. (Again, if you are pre-registered online and have signed a waiver, you only need to check in with your Team Leader.) If you are turning in money, put it in a Great Strides brochure, fill out the brochure completely with your name/address/team name/etc. and give it to your Team Leader to turn in to the Registration table.
v T-shirts: Great Strides t-shirts will be given to anyone who raises $100 or more! Sizes are on a first come, first serve basis. (Team Leaders will be given a coupon for each walker who gets a shirt. Walkers may take the coupon to the t-shirt table to redeem your shirt.)
v Walk Route – the walk is a little less than a 5k (about 2.8 miles). We encourage you to bring your strollers and wagons for your little ones who may get tired along the way. We will provide a Sag Wagon just in case something happens and you can’t quite make it. (See attached map below.)
v While walking, be sure to obey traffic laws! We need all walkers to follow the crosswalk signs and stop lights. Be aware that your group may get separated at a stop light along the way. Its ok, you’ll likely catch up with them down the road.
v CF Awareness Signs: something we’ve never done before is to encourage you to bring posters/banners to carry as you walk. This is a great opportunity to let people know who we are and why we’re walking. Take a bright colored poster board, decorate it with glitter and markers, write encouraging phrases or your team name and display for all to see! Don’t forget a handle (paint stir-stick or dowells work well) and take turns among your team carrying it.
v Runners: a few people have asked about running the route. You are more than welcome to do so. Again, please be aware of the stop lights and traffic laws. We will not be timing you and there’s no prize for 1st place. Remember – safety first! J
v Rest Stop: there will be a Rest Stop at 348 E. South Temple with water and treats. Be aware that there is not a bathroom at this location. Please “go” before you start the walk or you may be begging a business along the way to let you use their facilities!
v Germ Control: there will be hand sanitizer and hand washing station in a few places at the walk site. Please be aware of others and help to avoid the spread of germs.
v Pink bracelets will be provided at the Registration table for those who have CF to wear. We don’t want you to feel singled out, but we do want you to be safe and able to easily maintain the “3ft Rule” by not come in close contact with other people with CF.
v B. cepacia Policy: Because of risks to people with cystic fibrosis (CF), individuals with a confirmed positive sputum culture for Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) complex shall not attend this event. This is because B. cepacia can be passed between individuals who have CF through close proximity. B. cepacia infection in a person with CF can cause serious respiratory illness and, in some patients, may lead to death. Despite this policy, there might still be some individuals with B. cepacia in attendance. B. cepacia is not a risk for otherwise healthy individuals. For alternative ways to participate and for information about this policy, please contact the CF Foundation at (800) FIGHT-CF or visit www.cff.org. Consult your CF care center physician with medical questions.
v After the walk, please stay to enjoy some delicious food from Chick-fil-a, live music and entertainment from local performers and a Lucky Chance Drawing! We have some really great prizes so be sure to bring your wallets. If you would like to contribute a prize, you can drop it off at the CF office this week or bring it with you to the walk! J
If you have any other questions, please call the office (801) 281-1886. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Graduation 2010
This past Friday, I watched one of my best friends, Kristina graduate!!! =) It was so exciting! It brought me back to when Tanya graduated! I am so proud of my friends and I can't wait to follow in their footsteps! The graduation was pretty interesting. The announcer was acting like he was a sports announcer and you couldn't understand a lot of the names he was saying. It was quite humorous and fun! I also realized that two of my other friends, Hallie and Tiff were graduating at the same time! I was thrilled to be able to watch them graduate too! Especially because we all started in nursing but changed our majors, minus Kristina.
ConGRADulations Class of 2010!! =) You will all do great things! I am proud to call you my friends!
ConGRADulations Class of 2010!! =) You will all do great things! I am proud to call you my friends!
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