I've Been Tagged-(Jeremy)

A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

10 years ago: February of 1998. I was getting ready to graduate from Weber State with a bacholers degree, working as a pizza delivery boy, participating in sports daily, looking forward to starting a career and a family.

5 things on my to-do list today:
stay home from church (Jarom is sick)
play the wii
call basketball team
sleep in
watch sports

Snacks I enjoy:
pepsi
potato chips

Things I would do if I were a billionaire:
custom build us a house
buy a 2008 purple ford mustang convertable
buy a professional sports team
buy a customized van for family trips
NY Giants season tickets
give to family
have lasic eye surgery

3 of my bad habits:
drinking too much pepsi
not eating enough

5 places I have lived:
UT-Pleasantview, Ogden, Taylorsville (SLC area), Tooele
TX-Austin, San Antonio

5 jobs I have had:
Teacher and Coach
Pizza delivery boy
Subway
Custodial work

5 things people don't know about me:
sensitive to others' feelings
would like to be a photographer
claustrophobic
I like the movies "Sound of Music" and "Fiddler on the Roof"
I pierced my bellybutton once

Everyone has been tagged

"I've Been Tagged!"-(Julie)

A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

10 years ago: February of 1998. I had been married for over a year, so in love, and love being married (still do). No kids yet. We were both working and Jeremy in school. Our life was so simple.

5 things on my to-do list today:
have Family Home Evening
read scriptures
read scriptures with family
make dinner
go for a walk or play outside with kids

Snacks I enjoy:
Chips and salsa
anything sweet
ice cream

Things I would do if I were a billionaire:
first before anything pay off our debts
give to charities
give to my family
give to Utah Food Allergy Network
Give to research on Allergies and EOS
set up trust funds for my children
fix and sell this house
buy a bigger house
hire help to decorate
hire help to clean
travel the world

3 of my bad habits:
thinking less or doubting of myself
Worry what others may think
not cleaning my bathrooms enough

5 places I have lived:
KY - Frankfort, Ft. Thomas, Erlanger
IN - Terre Haute
Southern California
UT-Ogden, Taylorsville (SLC area), Tooele

5 jobs I have had:
After School Program art teacher
Dry Cleaners
Tux and Dress Rental
Special Ed Teacher's Aide
Mother

5 things people don't know about me:
I am Vice President of a nonprofit organization called the Utah Food Allergy Network (check out our website http://www.utahfoodallergy.org/)
I dance funky with my boys (me too Sara)
I like to dress up in 70's clothing and go out on the town

I tag Brei (everyone else I know have already been tagged)

WOW!

The first thing I heard when Jordan came up out of the waters of baptism was his brother Joshua shout, WOW! I couldn't agree more. What an awesome opportunity to be able to baptize your son. I looked out of the font and saw Julie, Joshua, and Jarom witnessing the baptism of their oldest brother/son. A snow storm and distance prevented any family or friends from being able to share this exceptional experience. Hopefully this blog will provide an opportunity for family to share in the experience. Jordan was then confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He received the Holy Ghost along with a special blessing about his ability to serve others and have his grandfathers spirit with him as he needs comfort and strength in overcoming trials. Jordan wanted to post his baptism pictures and his personal journal entry on this blog.
Here’s Jordan.

Here's Mom.
I awoke this morning and saw the world was blanketed with whiteness as if representing the purity that my son, Jordan, would experience today. I can’t express the feelings I have felt to see Jordan choose to follow Jesus Christ. I know that by his willingness and eagerness to do what is right, be baptized and receive the Holy Ghost will bless his life and lead him to a greater world here and in the one to come. His brothers, Josh and Jarom, loved being a part of today. Josh seeing his brother dressed in white and saying “Wow!” as Jordan came out of the water and Jarom, although very young, seemed to be taking it all in, his mind and spirit learning as if he was wiser and smarter than us all. I enjoyed it all even taking Josh to the bathroom twice, wrestling with the boys in the chapel to be still and quiet and finding a balance in dealing with Joshua’s stubbornness and determination to be himself and wanting to stand alone in the corner while Jordan was confirmed. I felt the Spirit as Jordan was confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and given the Gift of the Holy Ghost. He was told that he has a great ability to love others, show great compassion and understanding that he will use in his life and as a missionary. He was promised that his deceased grandfather would be by his side guiding him to recognize the Holy Ghost and in making right choices in his life. I was reminded of the time just after Gary’s funeral. I was feeling such an overwhelming loss that Gary would not see his grandchildren grow up and my sons not able to know him. I began to hum a song over and over in my head as if someone had put it there “In the hollow of His hands as they grow from boy to man...” words from "In The Hollow of His Hands". I knew that Gary would be there to influence my children’s lives and he is. There were many members of our family that would have shared this day with Jordan if they could have, but the weather permitted otherwise. We love and missed them. We know they are proud of Jordan. I hope that Jordan will always remember this day and the Spirit that he felt. I am proud of him and his example to his friends and family, especially his brothers. I love him so much and the man he is growing up to be.

One good week.

This past week was a good one. The basketball team I coach got their first win of the season in their first game of the season, 61-28. The thanksgiving break and holiday provided an opportunity for all the Alversons in my family to get together. This doesn't happen that often. Therefor, I have provided a picture as visual evidence. We also went shopping for Jordan's baptism which is next Saturday. He got his white pants, shirt, tie, and socks. He also got a new set of scriptures with a scripture bag. He got a burgundy bag and a quad with his name printed on it. Just think, only eleven years and we'll be doing his missionary shopping.

Most Wonderful Time of the Year III

Julie made me delete the most wonderful time of the year II. I thinks she thought I was a little to self-deflating on myself after reading her comment. The holidays and extra work of coaching put our family into a pressure cooker and it's hard not to let off a little steam. I attacked myself and she rebuked me. Hey, is this our first blog fight? If so, let me be the first to say something positive. I think I'll go with a Star Wars quote.

"I'd rather kiss a wookie!"
"I can arrange that! You could use a good kiss!"

by Jeremy

"It's the most wonderful time of the year" Yeah, Bologna!

Don't get me wrong. I do love the feelings that Fall and the winter holidays bring, but for me it is the most busiest and stressful time of the year!! The Fall season allergens cause Jordan's asthma to act up and also Joshua's asthma and food allergies to be come more severe. I have two birthdays, our wedding anniversary, car registrations in November. School holiday parties to attend to to help out and keep my kids safe from common foods. Christmas is around the corner and money is getting tight. The dryer is not working well. Oh yeah, and basketball season has started! Jeremy's work day runs from about 12 to 18 hour days depending if its practice or a game. If Jeremy didn't love coaching so much it would be difficult to support him. I'm alone with 3 young boys and no time for myself. I can't seem to keep up on the house work. Then I've got to fit in time for UFAN (Utah Food Allergy Network)support meetings, board meetings, and keep up on my UFAN Secretary duties and R.S. Enrichment Meetings, planning meetings for Enrichment Nights and teach nursery on Sundays. So, Jeremy, I say Bologna to "It's the most wonderful time of the year", but a big THANKS for being so positive.

by Julie