~The Barkers~

Aubrey, Marci, Leila, Lexi, & Liz

Friday, January 28, 2011

Attending the.....

Marriage Celebration

Aubrey and I are going to the Northern Utah Marriage Celebration in a couple weeks. I am really excited to go and I've heard it is always really good. And it's right in our own front yard at Weber State how cool is that.

Tickets are on sale until January 31st. Come with us!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Hopeful

Well my blog is looking a little dusty.

School is keeping me busy on top of doing practicum experiences at TH Bell and Roy Elementary teaching Adapted Physical Education, playing with my babies, redecorating/ remodeling the basement, showing the basement to potential tenants, dealing with more insurance (we got robbed), teaching and attending fitness classes (lovin my biceps right now), and being the best wife in the world. Other than that things are going okay.

A lot is changing suddenly in my family life, crazy things are going on with some of my siblings and emotionally I feel like I'm keeping my head above water, barely. I feel like if I don't keep myself in check it will catch up to me. Feelings like this are okay but it's hard to just let it all out. Anyway I'm doing good and like I've said before, I'm still alive.

I love my life and everything in it.

An old picture from when we lived downstairs.....

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Count Your Blessings

When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed
When you are discouraged thinking all is lost
Count your many blessings name them one by one
And it will surprise you want the Lord has done.

Count your blessings name them one by one
Count your blessings see what God hath done
Count your blessings name them one by one
Count your many blessings see what God hath done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings every doubt will fly
And you will be singing as the days go by.

When you look at others with their lands and gold
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold
Count your many blessings money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven nor your home on high.

So amid the conflict whether great or small
Do not be discouraged God is over all
Count your many blessings Angels will attend
Help and comfort give you till your journey's end.

Count your blessings name them one by one
Count your blessings see what God hath done
Count your blessings name them one by one
Count your many blessings see what God hath done.
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This is what I have been doing lately- counting my blessings. I have the life. It's not perfect and it's not everything I though I wanted. I have the family most people wish they did. I have what I need and more. I have people that care about me. They love me for who I am. I have the gospel. I have my savior. I have Aubrey. He treats me so good and I don't know what I would do without him. I have a fat little baby who does NOT stop smiling. I have a skinny lanky talkative mini me. I am healthy. I have loving parents. I have loving siblings who I try to emulate. I can't live without them. I love my life. It can only get better. I know who I am. I know where I came from. I know where I am going, and I know I will be with my family FOREVER.

Count your blessings name them one by one. Count your blessings see what GOD hath done. Count your blessings name them one by one. Count your many blessings see what God hath done.

I love you all!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Class, school, STEP CLASS!!!

Hey all you readers, I hope you are coming to my step class tomorrow. I am still sore from my early morning class yesterday but I know you won't be disappointed.

And I just have to say how BORING school is this semester. I'm in the teaching program and it's just not that interesting to me. Is that a problem? It may be since I plan on becoming a teacher. Aubrey and I often say that it is completely OK if I choose not to get a job. I LOVE that. I love that I don't feel obligated to use my degree. I love that we don't need the money. Yes it would be nice but we don't NEED it. I love that I can stay home if I want. I love that I'll have a back up plan. Wow it really sounds like a won't be getting a job. Well teaching isn't going to be like sitting through the education program. I will be out there teaching students how to be healthy and stay physically active for their life. That is what I enjoy and that is what I want to do whether it be in the school setting or at home.

Well this is kind of a lame post but I think maybe I just needed to get it out a little and give you a post dang it. Sorry it's not cute and doesn't have any pictures. I will not neglect my blog even though I should be doing homework.

Again I will say come to my class. It will be so much fun!

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about it. 801-686-0272

Friday, January 7, 2011

FREE

Who doesn't like free stuff. Well here is a coupon for a FREE class at Blue. You can come and try out any class you would like. I love for you to come to mine but if you have heard about another class down there that you've always wanted to try then go ahead and try it out.

Notice that it expires on the 15th so that doesn't give you much time to use it. So get off your butt and come enjoy a fitness class. Prices have come down to so if you like it enough maybe think about a membership.
If you are having a hard time printing the coupon do this.
Take a print screen picture of the screen. Copy and paste that into paint. Crop the coupon and paste that into a new print page. Save it as a jpg. Pull it up in word or anything you would like to print it. Do what the coupon says and print multiple coupons for your friends.
Visit the studio's website for the number and address.
www.danceogden.com
Here is their current schedule.

Monday

6:00 - 6:30 PM

Intro to Aerial Hoop



6:00 - 7:00 PM

Pole Fitness - Intermediate



6:00 - 7:00 PM

Zumba



6:30 - 7:00 PM

Intro to Aerial Trapeze



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Intro to Pole



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Jazz



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Open Pole



8:00 - 9:00 PM

Black Light Pole



8:00 - 9:00 PM

Pole Fitness - Beginners





Tuesday




6:00 - 7:00 PM

Advanced Pole



6:00 - 7:00 PM

Aerial Silk Beginning



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Aerial Silks Intermediate



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Chair Dancing



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Vertical Strength



8:00 - 9:00 PM

Ballroom- No Partner Required!



8:00 - 9:00 PM

Dance Trapeze





Wednesday




6:00 - 7:00 PM

Kick Boxing



6:00 - 7:00 PM

Pole Dance Combinations Intermediate - Click for description



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Belly Dancing



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Intro to Pole



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Pole Fitness - Intermediate



8:00 - 8:45 PM

Intro to Silk



8:00 - 9:00 PM

Pole Dance Combinations Beginners - Click for description





Thursday




5:00 - 6:00 PM

Vertical Strength



6:00 - 7:00 PM

Aerial Hoop Intermediate



6:00 - 6:30 PM

Buns and Ab's - 30 minute quickie!



6:00 - 7:00 PM

Yoga Pole



6:30 - 7:00 PM

Cardio Step Attack - 30 minute quickie!



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Aerial Silk Beginning



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Black Light Pole



8:00 - 9:00 PM

Chair Pole



8:00 - 9:00 PM

Pole Fitness - Intermediate





Friday




5:00 - 6:00 PM

Chair Pole



5:00 - 6:00 PM

Zumba Black Light



6:00 - 7:00 PM

Pole Fitness - Beginners



7:00 - 8:00 PM

Black Light Pole





Saturday




11:00 - 12:00 PM

Vertical Strength



12:00 - 1:00 PM

Pole Fitness - Beginners




I would recommend either my classes or the Aerial Classes. They are such a workout and really a lot of fun.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

New Goal.....

Eat breakfast before I teach my 6:30 a.m. class.

I about died......

but I had 8 students so that was great.

And one of my long lost childhood friends came to my class!