The Best Early Birthday Present Ever

Remember that feeling of magical anticipation and excitement you felt when you were a kid and it was Christmas Eve? That's how I felt right before we went to pick up our new puppy, Toby. I have been wanting a pup for a long time, and Jen and Mike are so nice to happily let us have one in their beautiful house!
I have wanted this for so long and am so happy to have him!

We welcome ANY puppy advice!

Valentine's DayThis year was my favorite Valentine's Day ever. We just got takeout from PF Changs and watched "Sweet Home Alabama" on TV.

Loved it.

The day before, Clay sent a boquet of beautiful orchids and tulips to my office. On Friday, I came home to little chocolate coins leading to three little presents ... Oreos (my fave), gourmet cupcakes from the Sweet Tooth Fairy and a Gerber daisy in a red vase. Thanks, Clay!

Happy Valentine's Day!

We hope you give and get lots of love.

- Kim and Clay

Acting

I am taking a film acting class from Rick Macy --
you may have seen him as "Helam" in The Testaments.

I have always thought of him as a moving, believable actor, so I was pretty much ecstatic when I found out he was teaching a class in Provo. It is a small class filled with people who are extremely passionate about pursuing acting careers and they are all very advanced in their acting skills. It was a little intimidating at first, but now I feel like I fit in. I am learning a lot and I look forward to the class every week!

I have wanted to be an actress since I was a tiny girl.
It is something I have always loved and always pursued in some way or another.

It's hard to learn to be in the moment when I'm acting
and really feel the emotions my character is feeling ...
but it is a rush for me -- I can't get enough!

Miracles Do Happen.

I got pulled over by a BYU policeman and didn't get a ticket.
I repeat, the BYU policeman did not give me a ticket! BYU police are known for showing
no mercy.
I don't know how I got so lucky, but I was pretty ecstatic when I just got a warning.
I told him I'd never cross double lines and head into oncoming traffic to make a u turn
ever again.

Thank you, Mr. BYU Policeman.

Goodbye, My Love!

Clay and I aren't going to eat ice cream for a whole month.
That may not sound very challenging to you,
but ice cream is kind of like a food group for me.
I just want to prove to myself that I can do it.
Goodbye, my love. I'll see you on my birthday!
What is your favorite "food group"?