Megan...

Thanks for all of your kindness concerning Megan. I've had a lot of calls wondering how people can help. Meals have been set up for Mon.-Sat. this week. If you weren't asked to do a meal then you can always call and set up a meal after this week. I'm sure it would be very welcome. Her recovery will be 4-6 weeks. I'm sure she'll need some help with her boys sometime next week (her mom is helping this week) and maybe some light housework next week. Her house has been cleaned for this week. Thanks again for all of your help. We have the best neighborhood!

Megan Stewart is in the hospital

I just got a call from Megan's husband Wes and he informed me that Megan is in the hospital. She was having severe side pain last night and they went to the hospital. Come to find out, she had a large tumor along her ovary. The tumor was non cancerous. Thank goodness! She had surgery this morning and is doing well. She will be at the American Fork hospital today only so if anyone wants to visit her she is in the womens/childrens center room 243. Wes said she would welcome any visitors. He anticipates they will go home sometime tonight. I wish I knew more details! Please keep her in your prayers. The doctors expect a 4-6 recovery time period with minimal lifting. So, if anyone can help her babysit, clean etc. then I'm sure she would be grateful. Megan is one of those people that give and sacrifice to anyone in need. She is a real sweetheart and very compassionate towards others. Let's pull together and help her out. :)

Now's the Time to Commit

Hey ladies! Just a little reminder that the sign-ups for the Moab 1/2 Marathon/10K started on the 18th. We need to get a group together and register. The race is on March 21, 2009. We can sign up in groups of 6 applicants. The registration fee is $60. That includes the post-race fun and a t-shirt. If our team doesn't make the lottery, the registration fee will be refunded.
This is going to be so much fun! I don't know about any of you, but I've been so busy with the holidays that running has not been high on the priority list. But I am going to start running at the Legacy center a few times a week. Also, the standard time for training for a half marathon is about 11 or 12 weeks. In other words, you can sign up and not worry about training until next year. What a great New Year's resolution! The hotels book up really fast, so we probably want to make reservations the day we know we're in the race for sure. Moab was in the 80s last time I ran this, so it would be great outside weather for fun! Please come join in the fun. It's going to be awesome! Leave a comment here, e-mail me at megative_11@yahoo.com or give me a call at (801)859-1140 if you want to register. Hope to hear from you soon!

Free or Cheap stuff to do...

Ok, I've been looking online for things to do for free or inexpensive. I came across this thread and thought I would share.
EVERYWHERE
Krispy Kreme- tours along with free donut! (limit of 20 per group)
Albertsons- always so good to do tours for the kiddies (recommended age is preschool)
Cinemark summer 10 weeks of $1 movies!info tba later
Free Family Film Festival...nine weeks of movies for kids and their parents. Selected G & PG movies start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday during the summer First-come, first-served seating is limited to theatre capacity. info tba later
Salt Lake County
MRS. CAVANAUGH's Chocolate's FREE tour + taste samples, 45 minute presentation http://www.mrscavanaughs.com/factorytours.html
TRAX -SL's train has a free downtown area of commute. (Gateway-Gallivan stop)
Children's Museum of Art www.childmuseum.org840 North 300 West FREE 1st Friday of month from 5-8pm
Hogle Zoo- 582-1631 www.hoglezoo.orgdays subject to change need to call the day of FREE Oct.-March, last Wed. of month
Hale Center Theatre-984-9000 They put on Sunday firesides occasionally but you do need tickets which they will issue and mail.
Museum of Natural History If you park in the metered parking around the President's Circle, they will give you a hang tag to park for free. FREE 1st Monday of every month
Olympic Fountains at Gateway- Always a hit for the kids. I actually prepare them in their swimsuits and towels for this one.
Borders bookstore has Pajama movie night on Fridays at 7 PM in the children's section of the store. Bring your pillows, free snacks. Apparently this is at the Murray location (across from the Fashion Place mall) and at the Logan store too.
The Utah Symphony has their Lollipops Orchestra Series, but they don't have their schedule up yet. Check www.usoeducation.org for details. I'm not sure on the cost of these either, but I hear they are really fun.
Monday nights at Holladay Lions Rec Center the whole family can swim for for $5 after 6 PM. http://www.visitsaltlake.com/offers/index.html SL "passport" of coupons mailed to you by the SL Visitor's Bureau
Temple Square- always multiple tours going on...in addition,Shuttles to Humanitarian Square for tours (We all LOVED taste tasting the items they make there).
Beehive House-home of Brigham Young
Brigham Young Historic Park & Concerts in the Park State St. and 2nd Ave.(southeast corner)Tuesdays and Fridays June-July 8pm August 7:30pm
Supposedly free parking;enter at 59 east North TempleJazz at GatewayGallivan "brown bag concerts"- lunch time
Kennecott Copper Mine ($4 a vehicle) http://www.kennecott.com/SD_visitors_center.html
Wheeler Farm in Murray Utah (last year there was no charge unless you wanted to go on the wagon ride or milk the cows) http://www.wheelerfarm.com/html/wf_summer_calenda.html West Valley Cultural Center fireworks schedulehttp://www.wvc-ut.gov/CulturalCenter/fiestaOlmeca.cfm
Davis County
"Lisa's Passion for Popcorn" 37 North Main, Kaysville FREETour the popcorn store and then next door into Kaysville theatre at how a theatre works! (I organized a neighborhood gathering for this event).DOES anyone know about this?
Davis County library schedule of activitieswww.co.davis.ut.us/library (schedule is not posted yet though)
Great SL Shorelands Bird Refuge (Layton)-FREE age-0-100This really is an impressive facility. My kids loved the boardwalks that were built right over the marsh and through the tall reeds. Able to use strollers. Remember sunscreen, mosquito repellant and water! http://nature.org/wherewework/north...ves/art5834.html
Farmington Trails are awesome! (We love the Lagoon trail...kids love the buffalo and elk from Lagoon).http://www.farmingtonut.com/p_parksandtrails.asp?cat=2

Hill Aerospace Museum free but donations welcome www.hill.af.mil/museum/
Weber County
Treehouse Museum-Ogden Monday- 10AM for toddler time $2/toddler adults-freeFriday- 7pm-$2/child and adults-free.http://www.treehousemuseum.org/

Utah County
Thanksgiving Point-Check this link out for other exciting events offered here! Too many to list!http://www.thanksgivingpoint.com/en...ment/index.html...
Children's Garden at Thanksgiving Pointhttp://www.thanksgivingpoint.com/gardens/children.htmlDiscount with report card. (would love to know more details...sounds awesome!)
BYU- Bean Museum is always fun for the family to see all the animals that have been stuffed. FREE
BYU planetarium (4th floor Eyring Science Ctr.)- star shows on Fridays at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a cost of $2 a person http://planetarium.byu.edu
LOGAN-Borders bookstore Pajama movie night on Fridays at 7 PM in the children's section of the store. Bring your pillows, free snacks."Cache Valley Getaway package" (dinner, breakfast, overnight stay)(could work as a family outing or romatice getaway) http://www.getawaypackage.com/Willow Park Zoo-.25/person donationDucks to feed-bring a few dimes to buy the duck food"wildlife education center" soon to open-possibly free"Old Ephraim" 1000 lb.+ bear that roamed Logan Canyon Grave- Logan Canyon on popular bike/hike trail...possible signs in canyon for directions. Contact Logan forest service for additional information.Logan Golf course- nature trail along river. Able to fish as well.Here's a nice itinerary of hiking trails in Logan Canyon: http://demo.byways.org/suggested_itinerary.php

If you have any other ideas for freebies then post it in the comments!

A Thought for Christmas.....Please Leave Your Input!

I was just thinking about Christmas. Early I know, but I am an early girl. Anyway, a thought came into my head this morning as I have been trying to figure out neighbor gifts (stressful!) when I remembered a conversation my best friend, Celest, and I had last year. Her neighborhood decided to omit neighborhood gifts and instead donate to Primary Children's Hospital. Their neighborhood just donated the money they would've spent on gifts and pooled all their money together under an account set up for their neighborhood. They raised somewhere in the neighborhood of $3000. How cool is that? I just thought I'd throw this thought out there and see what everyone thought. I will be happy to pass out flier or do whatever I need to do to pursue it further. I just thought I'd make sure people were interested first. Save yourself some time, calories, and let's all join together and work to achieve something amazing! Leave your thoughts/ideas on the comment board here, or e-mail me at megative_11@yahoo.com Thanks! Happy Holidays!

SURPRISE LUNCH!!

Hey all,

Just a reminder that there is a surprise lunch for Charlotte's birthday today. We are meeting at the pool at 10:30am TODAY and going to Texas Roadhouse. We are doing it so early because kids need to be picked up around 2ish. So, ALL are welcome to come. Charlotte is a very giving person so come show your appreciation towards her. If not, please send her a card or a phone call. See you in about an hour!

Anyone Want a Free Dog?

Hey all -
My aunt just sent around an e-mail saying that they just found out that my little cousin in allergic to dogs. Needless to say, they have to get rid of their darling toy poodle. Her name is Lady. She's housebroken, up-to-date on shots, and a total sweetheart! She deserves a forever home. Shes' wonderful with kids, other dogs, and all people, really. I'd take her, but we've got our hands full with our puppy. If anyone wants a great family dog for free, here's your chance. My aunt also said she would send her home groomed. Leave a comment here or e-mail me at megative_11@yahoo.com for more info. Thanks!

Pampered Chef Party!

Pampered Chef Party on Thursday at Mackenzie Casey's house at 7pm. All come!

STUFF SWAP TOMORROW!!!

Stuff Swap tomorrow, Wednesday at my house (3532 Heyward) at 10am. Bring all the STUFF you don't use anymore and come get some new stuff! All are welcome. If you don't have anything to share then that is OK...just come. I have a lot of stuff left over from last months Stuff Swap! So, come and spread the word!

CHANGE...AGAIN!

Ok, as far as Charlotte's surprise party goes...I need to change it again until Monday day. Let's say 11:00 am and let's go to lunch at Texas Roadhouse (Charlotte's favorite). Bring your kids...that's half the adventure! Let's meet at the pool at 10:30am. Call me with any questions. Thanks for your patience!