1. I was in 6th grade. It was my last year at Westvale Elementary. I think my teacher was Ms. H. Williams. She was and awesome teacher. I can remember going to lunch with her and 3 other friends at Olive Garden. This was my first experience with a strawberry daiquiri (virgin of course) and now I love to get “special” drinks when I go out to eat.
2. My big concern for the year was “How can I get my parents to let me go to South Jordan Middle?” Almost all of my friends would be going to South Jordan and I would be going to Joel P. Jensen.
3. My future husband had graduated from high school!! Eeww gross!
4. I went to Joel P. Jensen and met Amy Nix on the first day of school. We became instant friends. I know I owe it all to my dad and the Lord. I LOVE father’s blessings.
10 Years Ago …
1. I married the man of my dreams in the Bountiful Temple because the Salt Lake Temple was closed for cleaning and I didn’t want to get married in the Jordan River Temple because I thought it wasn’t pretty enough. Shallow, I know. I think the Jordan River temple is actually quite pretty. But still, it was an awesome day. We had beautiful weather on that January day.
2. I was going to school at Weber State and loving it – except for my quantitative analysis class. I had a crazy thought that I would be a business minor. I thought I was pretty good at math until I got to college. The small world I knew of dance expanded so much in the short time I was there. I still wish I could have finished my dance degree there, but don’t regret the way my life is today. I’m pretty happy with how things have turned out.
3. Garth and I moved to Price because Garth’s dad’s business was expanding and it was an offer we couldn’t pass up. I started teaching dance at CEU almost as soon as we moved down here.
4. We lived with Garth’s parents until we found a place to rent. You know, the scary house, by the railroad, reeked of smoke, never go in the basement. Yeah, that’s the one.
1. I married the man of my dreams in the Bountiful Temple because the Salt Lake Temple was closed for cleaning and I didn’t want to get married in the Jordan River Temple because I thought it wasn’t pretty enough. Shallow, I know. I think the Jordan River temple is actually quite pretty. But still, it was an awesome day. We had beautiful weather on that January day.
2. I was going to school at Weber State and loving it – except for my quantitative analysis class. I had a crazy thought that I would be a business minor. I thought I was pretty good at math until I got to college. The small world I knew of dance expanded so much in the short time I was there. I still wish I could have finished my dance degree there, but don’t regret the way my life is today. I’m pretty happy with how things have turned out.
3. Garth and I moved to Price because Garth’s dad’s business was expanding and it was an offer we couldn’t pass up. I started teaching dance at CEU almost as soon as we moved down here.
4. We lived with Garth’s parents until we found a place to rent. You know, the scary house, by the railroad, reeked of smoke, never go in the basement. Yeah, that’s the one.
5 Years Ago …
1. The studio had its first recital and we were ready to go for year #2. I remember hoping that maybe, just maybe, we could bring home a little money for our time this year.
2. I started coaching the drill team at the high school where I would make lasting friendships with some of my dancers.
3. Taylor started taking dance at the studio and at each performance, I wished (still do) that I could just be mom instead of Miss Tori, and only watch her, take pictures and video of just her. But it’s O.K. because I LOVE being Miss Tori. My dream of having my own dance studio has come true. And besides, I take great comfort in knowing that my girls dance at the best studio in town!
4. I was just beginning to accept the idea that I could be happy with just Taylor in my life when I found out we were pregnant with Rylie. We were hoping for a boy, but I’m sure glad we got our little Rylie. How could you not love that girl? I dare you to find a better hugger than Rylie B Dawn!
3 Years Ago …
1. I went to my 10-year high school reunion where I realized – again – that I had friends in high school, but not good close friends. I hope my girls don’t make the same mistake I did. I guess we learn from the events in our lives and I hope my girls will listen when I share the importance of this lesson learned. Why didn’t anyone stop me from my madness? Or did you try and I just wouldn’t listen?
2. Taylor started kindergarten at Pinnacle Canyon Academy. She had an awesome teacher and it was fun to volunteer in her class and see how well she was doing in school.
3. Garth was taking pictures at the motocross races. I was a widow just about every other weekend. But it was O.K. because Garth was doing something he loved.
4. Rylie turned one year old!
1 Year Ago …
1. We had baby girl #3, our little Monster, Camryn. She came so fast into this world; there was no time for anything, not even the doctor. (I don’t recommend having a child that way to anyone. If you have by choice, you’re crazy!) I screamed so loud, I was embarrassed. I was so out of it, I didn’t even remember where Garth was.
2. Garth cut back on his picture taking and focused more on his racing. He went full speed ahead in the desert race series and would have came out number one if it wasn’t for a break down in the last race of the series! Oh well, that’s racing. We did make some great friends that year. And even though I complained about vacationing at the racetrack, I really did like the time we were able to spend together as a family.
3. Grandma Frandsen passed away the day after her birthday.
4. We were blessed with the minivan. It’s O.K., I embrace the minivan culture.
So far This year …
1. I got my hair cut short. When Camryn sucks her thumb, she twirls her hair. When she was tiny, she would pull on my hair and it would hurt, so then I would get mad at her. That didn’t make sense to me, so I cut my hair so it wouldn’t be a problem. Plus after having it long forever, it was time for something new.
2. I was called as the 1st counselor in the Wellington First Ward Primary Presidency by the 2nd counselor in the bishopric, in my home, one night after dinner. It was pretty nice, I didn’t have to get all dressed up and go down to the church. Then Garth called the bishop and told him I accepted the calling.
3. Camryn started walking on her birthday.
4. Anjelena moved to Ogden, which has left me alone with studio.
1. The studio had its first recital and we were ready to go for year #2. I remember hoping that maybe, just maybe, we could bring home a little money for our time this year.
2. I started coaching the drill team at the high school where I would make lasting friendships with some of my dancers.
3. Taylor started taking dance at the studio and at each performance, I wished (still do) that I could just be mom instead of Miss Tori, and only watch her, take pictures and video of just her. But it’s O.K. because I LOVE being Miss Tori. My dream of having my own dance studio has come true. And besides, I take great comfort in knowing that my girls dance at the best studio in town!
4. I was just beginning to accept the idea that I could be happy with just Taylor in my life when I found out we were pregnant with Rylie. We were hoping for a boy, but I’m sure glad we got our little Rylie. How could you not love that girl? I dare you to find a better hugger than Rylie B Dawn!
3 Years Ago …
1. I went to my 10-year high school reunion where I realized – again – that I had friends in high school, but not good close friends. I hope my girls don’t make the same mistake I did. I guess we learn from the events in our lives and I hope my girls will listen when I share the importance of this lesson learned. Why didn’t anyone stop me from my madness? Or did you try and I just wouldn’t listen?
2. Taylor started kindergarten at Pinnacle Canyon Academy. She had an awesome teacher and it was fun to volunteer in her class and see how well she was doing in school.
3. Garth was taking pictures at the motocross races. I was a widow just about every other weekend. But it was O.K. because Garth was doing something he loved.
4. Rylie turned one year old!
1 Year Ago …
1. We had baby girl #3, our little Monster, Camryn. She came so fast into this world; there was no time for anything, not even the doctor. (I don’t recommend having a child that way to anyone. If you have by choice, you’re crazy!) I screamed so loud, I was embarrassed. I was so out of it, I didn’t even remember where Garth was.
2. Garth cut back on his picture taking and focused more on his racing. He went full speed ahead in the desert race series and would have came out number one if it wasn’t for a break down in the last race of the series! Oh well, that’s racing. We did make some great friends that year. And even though I complained about vacationing at the racetrack, I really did like the time we were able to spend together as a family.
3. Grandma Frandsen passed away the day after her birthday.
4. We were blessed with the minivan. It’s O.K., I embrace the minivan culture.
So far This year …
1. I got my hair cut short. When Camryn sucks her thumb, she twirls her hair. When she was tiny, she would pull on my hair and it would hurt, so then I would get mad at her. That didn’t make sense to me, so I cut my hair so it wouldn’t be a problem. Plus after having it long forever, it was time for something new.
2. I was called as the 1st counselor in the Wellington First Ward Primary Presidency by the 2nd counselor in the bishopric, in my home, one night after dinner. It was pretty nice, I didn’t have to get all dressed up and go down to the church. Then Garth called the bishop and told him I accepted the calling.
3. Camryn started walking on her birthday.
4. Anjelena moved to Ogden, which has left me alone with studio.
Yesterday …
1. I spent most of the day at the studio.
2. Took Taylor to piano lessons.
3. Did some laundry because those crazy Nelco people working on our water line we’re shutting it off today.
4. Tried something new with Taylor and Rylie’s hair, and it actually looked pretty cute.
Today …
1. Went back to the studio for most of the day.
2. Took Taylor to a birthday party.
3. Went to the store and spent way to much money on clothes for the girls.
4. Remembered where I was on this date and what my thoughts were 7 years ago today.
Tomorrow I Will …
1. PRAY Garth gets something with large antlers on its head.
2. Make sure my girls look fabulous for school pictures.
3. Put in my shoe order for the studio. $$$$
4. Go to a baptism.
In The Year to Come …
1. I will make sure something in the basement gets finished!!
2. Get a new sister!! Yeah Hayley!!
3. Pray we get that little boy my kids have already named Travis.
4. Borrowed this from Emity – Watch things grow; my testimony, my children, my love for my family and friends, the enrollment at my studio, and yes, the trees in my yard.
1. I spent most of the day at the studio.
2. Took Taylor to piano lessons.
3. Did some laundry because those crazy Nelco people working on our water line we’re shutting it off today.
4. Tried something new with Taylor and Rylie’s hair, and it actually looked pretty cute.
Today …
1. Went back to the studio for most of the day.
2. Took Taylor to a birthday party.
3. Went to the store and spent way to much money on clothes for the girls.
4. Remembered where I was on this date and what my thoughts were 7 years ago today.
Tomorrow I Will …
1. PRAY Garth gets something with large antlers on its head.
2. Make sure my girls look fabulous for school pictures.
3. Put in my shoe order for the studio. $$$$
4. Go to a baptism.
In The Year to Come …
1. I will make sure something in the basement gets finished!!
2. Get a new sister!! Yeah Hayley!!
3. Pray we get that little boy my kids have already named Travis.
4. Borrowed this from Emity – Watch things grow; my testimony, my children, my love for my family and friends, the enrollment at my studio, and yes, the trees in my yard.
6 comments:
Nice Job. I really like reading about everyone and the things they remember from years ago.
I learned a lot about you from this! Thanks for doing it! Hopefully I'll see you Saturday!!
I'm with you about high school. I pretty much checked out our senior year and didn't keep many tight relationships. Hey, at least you went to the reunion! Maybe the twenty. . .holy cow, we'll be old by then! :) It's so fun to catch up with you!
I'm glad that you finally did this. I think its so fun to look back, and see how things have changed, and worked out in ways that are perfect, but you never would have thought of at the time. Does that make sense?
I either had no idea you wanted to go to South Jordan, or I forgot...
It was fun to read your post!
So much to think about and the fact that you can remember it all is amazing. I might have to take on that tag. My memory is filled with dust!
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