New Callings

On Saturday night (after the Real SL game) we came home and realized that I had both a missed call on my cell phone and a voicemail message.  As I play the message I hear something along these lines:

"Tara this is so-and-so from the Stake and I was hoping you and Howard would be able to meet with a member of the Stake Presidency tomorrow morning.  Can you call me back and let me know if that's something you'll be able to do?"

Yikes.  We knew what was in store.  So, I call the guy back and tell him we'll meet with them the next morning.

So...long story short...Howie got called to the position of 1st Counselor in a Branch Presidency!  And I got called as a Branch Helper.  This is one of those rare callings where we'll get to serve together as husband and wife.  I couldn't be happier!  I could tell Howie was hesitant, but he accepted it.  We attended our new branch that day and we are so excited for this opportunity.  The branch is in an Assisted Living Center and the attendees are all quite old.  But they are all very kind and very appreciative of everything.  As soon as we walked into that room for the first time I was absolutely overwhelmed with The Spirit.  My heart felt so full and I just knew that we were meant to be there.  I'm so grateful for this calling and I believe it is an answer to my prayers.

I'm so proud of Howie.  He is my sweetheart.

Real Salt Lake Game

Last Saturday night Howie and I attended the Real Salt Lake game against the L.A. Galaxy.

I think this was their "Super Fan" section.  They were crazy loud! 

It was freezing cold, but we braved it for the entire game.

They got out this huge flag and passed it around half of the stadium. 

Real beat L.A. Galaxy 4 to 1.  They basically got their butts handed to them!

Speaking of butts...

Yup, that's David Beckham's butt.

What?

I watched the game, too!

Also, who better to grace the Real SL game than BYU's own JIMMER FREDETTE.

I promise that's him.

That's the best photo I got!

A fantastic evening!  I love going to sporting events.

Drastic Measures

I've reached my breaking point.  I have gotten so sick of complaining about my weight that I've decided to really do something about it. 

I joined...

I can't wait to get my first shipment of food.

Hello 28 days of dieting(possibly more).  Here I am.

The goal = lose 30 pounds.

Should be fun.

PS: Nutrisystem is offering the lowest prices they've had since 2003.  I paid $240 for a 28 day meal plan which equates to spending only $8 on food per day.  That is NOT bad at all.  I'll keep you updated on my progress.

This made me smile today.

Fortune Cookies posses so much wisdom!

I needed this.