not this cute anymore!Do you remember when?
Since everyone else is doing it (and because my camera is out of commission..)
1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember! If we're only blogging friends, write about a post that is most memorable. If you don't have a blog and don't know how to sign in, please comment as anonymous.
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll be sure to write one about you... either on your blog, in my comment box, or I will email you back!
3. If the memory happens to involve my husband, please include him! I'm SLOWLY converting him to blogging... one of these days he will except the truth and be an active member of my blogging world.
4. If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all ☺
I am doing THE MEMORY post.
Here are the rules.
1. As a comment on my blog, leave a memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you know me a little or a lot, anything you remember! If we're only blogging friends, write about a post that is most memorable. If you don't have a blog and don't know how to sign in, please comment as anonymous.
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll be sure to write one about you... either on your blog, in my comment box, or I will email you back!
3. If the memory happens to involve my husband, please include him! I'm SLOWLY converting him to blogging... one of these days he will except the truth and be an active member of my blogging world.
4. If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all ☺
Can't wait to hear ♫♪ Memories.. of the way we were...♪♫
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Oh my word, 1st to post!! I have a couple memories. First time I knew who you were was when you spoke in Sacrament meeting. You did a great job and I was amazed at how good a speaker you were and how you kept me listening throughout the whole talk. Second time I remember was summer 2006 when we were at Kim S's house for a "Fun things to do with Kids" activity. It was then, while eating snow cones by the pool, that I learned you took the boys to visit people you did not even know at the Bethany Home on Argonne. Third memory was February 18, 2006 when your husband "King Pong" won the ping pong tournament. He was AMAZING!! (Even brought his own paddle. There is a picture in the newsletter with "King Pong and his Court". My husband is in there, I think he took 3rd. Do you happen to have a copy of that picture??? Hey, that was fun!!
How in the world do you know it was Feb 18th, 2006? Was the activity on the night of your birthday or something? No, I do not have a picture of the King and his court picture.. I would love to have a copy, though. Thanks for the memories.. I will be posting some on your blog!
It's gotta be girls camp memories, doesn't it? Let your light shine, or running bras up the flagpole to salute (oh, I've got pictures) Or perhaps the time we were in student government and we had a little payer that the carnival would be successful (NERDS!) or the time we invited your poor mother, our young womens leader into our tent and asked her a million embearassing questions about, well, the things that prey on teenage girls' minds. I have a lot of memories of laughing! The trip down memory lane!
I never leave comments because I don't have a blog, but I just can't pass this opportunity up!
I laughed so hard thinking about memories with you, because I have a million. But what comes to my mind when I think of you is this-- you talk to EVERYONE like they are your best friend. Every time we went out to eat, you are chatting with the waiter, wanting to know where they are from, etc. If we are in line purchasing something, you make eye contact with the cashier and say something so off color and unexpected. When I first started hanging out with you, I thought it was SO weird and now I try to be more like you. You truly love people and have a good time no matter where you are. I really miss those good old days! Thanks for being such a great example and such a FUN friend!
ps. I also forgot to say that you try to convert everyone to the church. I am not sure if you still do that, but it was amazing!
love you. Jess
You ARE THE BEST public speaker. when you talk, you never have notes and you always know what to say to captivate the audience. it's amazing and definitely one of your biggest talents.. well, that and making posters and cutting a straight line. No one can touch you with scissors.
the main thing that sticks out for me is what a relaxed mom you are with your kids. You try to teach them and help them, but you are totally on their level. You are always laughing with them and asking THEM for advice. I love that you are so young at heart!
sorry I haven't listed memories.. there is just too many to list.
I knew it was 2/18/06 because my goal this week was to catch up with my scrapbooks for 2006 and I still had the little announcements that Tammy P handed out. I had just torn just the bottom off the newsletter, so have a poor printed off copy that is fading day by day. I'm trying to see if Tammy P still has on her computer, but she's so busy with school (going to be a teacher) that I don't think she even checks her email right now. There is a very slight possibility that Debbie L. has one - I will definately share if I can get it!! Sam
PS - I keep thinking of other things. You truly are an amazing & fun person. I agree with a previous comment that you treat everyone like your very good friend. Thanks for being you!!
Wow! where to start. I have so many memories. Having seminary with you Junior year. You bore an amazing testimony to the class about a dream you had. It really impacted me.
Staying up all night, running around Smith's, and wearing those nose strips.
You always had the best Halloween costumes. (nothing has changed about that).
Pretty much you were always nice to everyone.
Oh and Ben's memory of you is that the first time you met him, was while we were engaged. We were at church for a homecoming or something. And you did talk to him like you knew him forever and you hugged him.
Janessa- let Ben know that even though he's a little guy, he had a big impact on me... I even named my first child after him.
My memory was when we did dessert groups at Wyview. You and Aaron came over to our house for dessert on a Sunday night, but nobody else in the group came. I still remember that we had cookies and ice cream. We had a lot of fun getting to know you guys. Nate and Aaron were home teaching companions, but I didn't know you very well until then. I remember we were supposed to get together again for FHE, but we cancelled on you. I still feel badly about that--especially now that I know how much fun you are!
The other memory was that you invited us to come to Luke's baby blessing. It was at that church by the cremery and it was packed. There were a ton of people there that were all very friendly to us.
Amelia!! Girl camp memories will go down the hall of fame. The bra on the flag pole was awesome.. but even better because it was my MOM's bra and she didn't even know it was hers! She kept asking who's it was and we were laughing so hard. Come to find out, she had put someone else's bra on that morning and didn't even know hers was missing! funny.. funny! Let your lights shine girl!
Oh the memories of writing notes back and forth at camp about my future plans to marry into your family... So funny! I always loved talking with you because you were so approachable--even though there was such a difference in our ages, you were so open and willing to talk. I always (and still!) loved that about you.
I don't have any memories with you personally, because i live across the country and have only "met" you through blogging. Interesting though that I feel like we're good friends. You (and your words of advice and funny stories) often come up in conversations that I have with other people, so I refer them to your blog. It's crazy that the people who know you talk about how friendly and open you are, and you are also so friendly and open on your blog. It's not easy to write they way you talk (and make it seem real) but I believe you are SO great at it.
Thanks for making me feel like a friend even though we've never met. I really look up to you!
I love you because you answer ALL of my emails. You don't know me and don't need to help me, but you are quick about writing me back and making me feel like I matter. It always makes me feel bad because I don't comment (but still email you and bug you) Thanks for being so understanding and patient with me!
The post that caught my attention and that made me want to come back for more was when you wrote about Aaron's struggle with trying to graduate law school. I loved how open and honest you were and I was able to relate (since my husband was struggling in school) I can't believe that I started reading a YEAR ago and I have been back almost every day. Crazy to think that i know more about you than I do my closest friends. okay, now I am starting to sound like a crazy internet stalker.
anyway, thanks for making me feel like a person that matters in your life, not just someone who reads your blog. Thanks for inviting me when you went private. thanks for all the laughs!
last time I wrote, I told you about my baptism. But I didn't explain what it was that made me want to investigate the church. I started reading last August and loved your writing. In September 2007, you posted a conversation you had with Ben who seemed to be struggling with his self-esteem. I cried while reading that post and wanted to know HOW your 6 year old child knew more about God than I did. I continued to read your blog and wanted to find out more about your church and your beliefs. And the rest is history.
I love how everyone says how personable you are with people because I feel that. That's why I think we're great friends!
I am glad we are cousins! I have endless memories of the Clawson family...When I was 10 you and I told scary stories out on your tramp. I remember being terrified! Why can I remember Greg's hair being curled with a curling iron and him always wanting you girls to rub his feet?
Jessica-
Hi friend. I have been waiting for your email and it never came! I LOVE that you are commenting again, but you are such a brat because I have no idea how to get a hold of you. An untraceable comment is just not good enough... especially when we are SUCH GOOD FRIENDS! I mean, if you want my home number I will give it to you.. but you totally left me hanging last month. Come one! Throw me a bone!!
with that said, thanks for coming back.. and for writing about which post made you interested in the church.. for the rest of you, she is talking about this post:
http://ajshumway.blogspot.com/2007/09/lessons-from-child.html
Can't wait to hear from you.. hint, hint.
janetleeshumway@gmail.com
Hi Janet, you know we love you, but I've got to write about the good ol' days with Aaron.
Hey Shumz,
First let me say: Italy. Risk at the domes, dirt bikes along the freeway (including the time you rode home with a broken leg), planning the trip to Canada.
Street dances, DJ'ing, tennis and more tennis, ping-pong and more ping-pong.
Thanks for the memories. Can't wait to get together with you guys again.
Spark
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Sparky-
You had me at Hello.. or even just Hi. So glad you posted!
I hope you do the memory post because I have lots of great ones with you two! I will never forget the night we met.. I instantly loved you both and I am so grateful to know one of Aaron's childhood friends (because let's be honest, he doesn't have very many!) We love you and your darling girls! Can't wait to visit again... as long as we eat at Graton's Gourmet Cafe.
ps. LOVE THE PHOTO!! Where was that taken?
long late night chats, neon bowling, mint chocolate chip ice cream, prom, picnic in the mountains, drive in movies, hanging out with your family, mario brothers.
can you guess who I am?
I remember when you were the oldest one home (I think you were a jr. in high school) and mom and dad were out of town for the week. The first or second night they were gone, our house got toilet papered really bad. You were so mad about it. A couple days later, you woke us all up at 2:00 on a Tuesday or Wednesday night, even though we all had school the next morning (Even Cindy in 1st grade). You had brought home a whole garbage bag full of confetti that you made from butcher paper from the high school library. I can't remember if we even figured out if it was actually Coxes, but we got them back by confettiing their whole yard.
When I was about 37 weeks pregnant with William I was feeling really big and awkward. After sacrament meeting, I ended up walking Rebecca to nursery right next to you in the hallway. You asked how far along I was. Then you told me how I was all belly, and how you wished you were as cute as I was when you were pregnant. Even though I know I was not cute, it made me feel better about my huge self. I think I was walking a little taller that day after your compliment.
I love going to parties and activities were you are. You really are good at being a friend to everyone. Thanks for letting me and Rebecca tag along at Ben's birthday. You guys really are a lot of fun to be around.
I can't think of a specific memory but I do remember you from high school. I voted for you for SBO president. And you always were so friendly and confident and sure of yourself. And I remember we were in the same Homecoming group our senior year when you went with Colin Wood - the bus, Joseph Smith building for dinner, etc. Wish I would have known you better back then - you would have been fun to hang out with!
Dave- That confetti/toilet papering job was the best EVER! I actually took a lot of time collecting that confetti.. I didn't get it from the school library, but from several KINKO'S.. I drove around and collected a HUGE bag and we poured it all over their lawn! It was awesome! It was a while before the Cox boys messed with us again!
So my memory is a little lame, but for some reason it was the first thing that popped into my head.
I have never been blessed with the gift of conversing easily with people I've just met. It's a long time before I feel comfortable initiating conversation with someone new. So when we once had a young men/women service project to do some yard work at a home for pregnant teenage girls, I was so jealous when 2 minutes into the project, you plopped yourself down next to the girls sitting in the porch swing and talked to them like you'd been friends for years. I've always wished I was confident enough to do things like that. I'm sure you befriending those girls meant a million times more to them than the measley pile of leaves I managed to rake up.
What a great idea this was! I'm totally stealing it for my blog!
Oh, I also forgot to include...I remember that you, me, and Kristi Horner all became serious enough with our husbands-to-be to bring them to church with us around the same time. When you brought Aaron (and I could SO be wrong about this) I swear you tried to pass him off as "just a friend" only to marry him a few short months later. I don't think you had anyone fooled.
Hmmmmmm...I remember the night you invited us over for homemade breadbowls and homemade soup when you first moved up to Spokane. Everything tasted SOOOOOO good and I remember as we were walking home Nate was like...."Man...you need to learn how to cook like that!" haha! Needless to say...I'm STILL workin on it!
Sheri- I vaguely remember that service project raking leaves at that home. We had such a fun group in our ward!
And I have no idea about introducing Aaron as just a friend before we were married. Are you SURE it was Aaron? But, actually, if you knew our story, he WAS just a friend and overnight we got engaged. So, either I was telling the truth, or it was some other guy. (as IF I had lots of them!)
I have a funny memory about Kristi Horner... I believe you read this, Kristi.. comment and say hello! and THEN I will tell my memory..
my password STILL isn't working. but all the comments still come to my email account ? Help.. I know you are the GURU when it comes to technical difficulties. You seriously need to charge by the hour (for your tips, help, Q&A sessions AND for your humorous writing!) Why aren't you getting paid to do this?
Okay, for my memory.. interesting that it's a totally different situation, but same friendly, confident Janet.
I lived in our ward for 2 years when you moved in. When I first met you, everyone was talking about the new girl and I could NOT believe how many people you knew.. after only a few short weeks of being in the ward. You knew everyone by name, you knew their kids names, you were always holding a DIFFERENT baby during church.. you were the girl that everyone wanted to be friends with. And here we are, years later, you STILL know more people in MY ward than I do. You have a talent for loving others and keeping in touch with them- no matter how long it's been since you've seen them or how far away they live. I love this about you. And I believe this is one reason why your blog is so successful because it's combining everything into one little page. And we all want to keep coming back for more! Love you bunches!
You made dinner for me and my family several years ago and I still remember how delicious it was! And you brought it on a night when I really needed it. It meant so much! I still remember Sam talking about how yummy it was and that I needed to get the recipe.. the homemade strawberry shortcake was to die for!
Mine just feels so lame now, but really I think one of my first memories of you is HOW PUT TOGETHER you always seem to be as a mom- I rember being at a playgroup in the cultural hall one winter day in Spokane and Ben sitting at a magnadoodle writing ELEPHANT and I was WAY impressed, especially since he wasn't even 4 yet! (that's the point where I felt like a total failure as a mom too! :) Not that you ever would TRY to make me feel that way, I was just way impressed)
Wyview, newborn Ben, visiting teaching, girl game night, walks around Provo, you doing the sub for santa, Valentine party...I was newish (sp?) married and pregnant for the first time and was so impressed with how much you could do and you are still doing it!
Anne.. it doesn't matter how many times we move, I ALWAYS wish I had you for a next door neighbor! I miss our long morning walks.. and not being able to run the baby monitor next door while my kids are sleeping to run errands! THOSE were the good old days!
I am sure it was Aaron, I recognized him when I started frequenting your blog. However, I have not heard the story of how you and him came to be, (though I'd love to hear it sometime) so I guess we really didn't catch you in innocent lies....ah well. The two of you seem perfect for eachother and I can see how such a great relationship sprung from a good friendship.
Thanks for your memories on my blog. They made me smile. :o)
My memories are much like Jessie how you were so nice to us young girls at camp and we thought you were so cool. Your ability to include people and make them feel special is one of a kind. Sure made a difference for the young beehive at camp whos parents were just getting a divorce.
Sophie
I remember our first night as new roommates our sophomore year at Ricks, all six of us sat down in the living room and tried to get to know each other. You looked at me and said, "I think you'll be the first one married out of the six of us." I was so surprised you'd say me because the rest of you were so outgoing and crazy, but you were right. I also remember sitting on your's and Val's BIG bed (you pushed both twins together) and you had mono. You told me to sit down and tell you about how things were going and about Christian since I was rarely at home. You were so sweet. At the time you were the Relief Society President, had mono, going to school, and you were looking for a job, just for something to do and to earn a little extra money. You didn't HAVE to work, you just wanted to! You always had crazy energy and everyone was your friend. I was a little jealous of that. Christian and I love to read your blog and marvel that we are reading about the same Janet we knew so long ago.
Janet,
My memories of you and your family started when you called to invite me to dinner on Mother's Day as you heard me say in church that my husband and children had passed away. I didn't know who you were. I'd just had knee surgery and couldn't so you, Aaron and the boys brought me cookies and pictures the boys had colored.
You added so much to my life the months before you moved to Las Vegas. Reaching out to me like no-one else in the ward had and I appreciated it so much and admire how you and Aaron are raising the boys and having so much fun doing it.
I enjoyed dinners at your house, your visits to mine and going to lunch. Was sorry to see you move but so happy you keep in touch with your Sunday night phone calls. You made my birthday in May extra special having your four friends bring me the pretty basket of flowers from you, their gift and I enjoyed the visit with them and their boys.
I've felt from the first time we met that we had a special bond as my oldest daughter who was killed in an auto accident was named Janet and your Mom's name is Beverly too.
I can see that everyone you meet is an instant friend judging from the previous comments. Thanks for giving me the privilege of being the boy's grandma in Spokane.
Love, Bev
I don't feel like such a good friend anymore, Janet, since everyone seems to feel the same way. Just kidding. I feel so blessed to know you and to learn from you. Let's see...a specific memory...I'll try to make them include Aaron.
On your first date with Aaron he told me that my hair was the color of chicken broth and that I looked like Cindy Lauper. Nice. I still thought he was funny and wanted you to keep seeing him. I also remember the first time you and Aaron kissed. Well, I remember when you came home and told us about it...I wasn't there. You had pretty much decided that you were supposed to marry him and he had come to Rexburg for the weekend. You guys had gone out and talked about everything and then kissed. You said that it felt like kissing your brother. You were crying and concerned. But what I REALLY remember about that was that you went immediately to the bathroom, I think (only place with privacy), and to your knees to ask Heavenly Father for assurance that you were doing the right thing and for help. The next night you came home SOOOO much happier and excited and everything had changed. I know that you loved kissing him every time after that because you guys were ALWAYS kissing and draped all over each other. Have I ever mentioned how happy I am that you married Aaron?:) He's your very best match. A match made in heaven - literally.
Bev-
It has been MY privilege to have YOU in my life. You are so good to our family.. you have been a mentor, example and most importantly one of my closest friends. Thanks for letting us come to your home on Mother's Day two years ago!
Oh.. Dana... Aaron's going to HATE reading about my comments on our first kiss. So much so that I might have to delete it. I think he's forgiven me since then, but I don't know... it may just start a fight. our first one.
love you too and I am so glad you could be a part of it all... even if he did insult you on the first night!
Thanks for the blogging tips. You're a freakin' genius. My first memory of you was in history class. I remember when you walked in the door you had this insane amount of confidence and I was super shy and didn't even dare to talk to you. I think it was Sophomore year? Mr. R something...he had a red face and a crazy looking stache? Help me out here...
I've got lots of fun memories of you, but the first couple that jump out are:
1) The Bees's baseball game where it was raining and we still stayed for a bazillion extra innings... and then we stopped for taco bell at like 2am. Way fun!
2) One night when I was sleeping over at your house with some of our friends you told us about a dream that you had had about the preexistence and your family- and I think that at that point in my life it played a major role in the development of my testimony.
3)Late nights at SconeCutters (when you worked there).
and 4) the trip to Idaho (to Duckies wedding reception) with Francine and Michele Carr. Because of that trip I decided to apply to work at the WJ pool (because it sounded so fun when Michele talked about it) and that is where I met Damion... and the rest is history!
I have always, always admired you and the kind way you treat all people!
Alright picture it. Rupert Idaho. YOu and I sleeping in a queen bed. Waking up, sitting up, only to be looking at ourselves in the mirror. And I quote: " My hair looks like I'm going to the prom!" said Janet. It totally did. I still laugh out loud when I think of you waking up ready for the best night of you life.
Julie- I don't remember predicting you would be married first. but I believe it.. because I am always right! jk.
Rae- Mr. R was RUDE! I did NOT like that class. He told us that Mr. Rodgers was gay and that he died of Aids. I think I believed him for a few years. Rutledge?
Brooke-The Bees baseball games was one of the best memories!! We were soaked and having the best time! Why do I remember Tyson Buck screaming at the Taco Bell drive-thru lady? And I had no idea that the trip to Pocatello, ID was so influential on your marriage/life! I will give credit to Michelle for talking up WJ pool. That was a good time!
Kelly/campblondie- I am surprised you thought of my bed HEAD/Beauty Queen memory and not this one: Picture this. The two of us walking in the FREEZING winter with 6 kids under six.. two of which were in a stroller (along with a pan of spaghetti sauce and an unfrosted birthday cake) While walking to your house (because neither of us had a car) we curse because we forgot to bring MY rabbit ears antenna so that your big screen TV would get reception. That's when I knew.. we had ARRIVED. We were officially ghetto-moms.
oh, and I forgot to mention that one of the babies was dressed in a dinosaur costume and the REASON we were walking to your place instead of having birthday cake at mine, was because our POWER had been turned off. yep.. totally ghetto. Zack's first birthday was one to remember!
I remember a few years ago seeing you at a mission reunion and being TOTALLY surprised since neither of us had any idea that our husbands served together. I think you were pregnant with Ben at the time because my oldest (who is 7 too) was a tiny baby--and despite having her in a lavander onesie with a bow on the front, I got 2 or 3 comments of what a cute boy she was...anyway, I have a few from HS, but this one is the most recent.
kim- not only did our husbands serve together, but they were companions! it's a small world afterall!
The photo is at the Denny's in Red Oak, Texas on our way to DJ a 50's dance at the ward building.
Cheers!
Janet,
Those were the good old days! Ben was such a cute and sweet baby that I would wish he would wake up so I could hold him. I can't believe he is 7!! I wish we still were neighbors. Miss you.
I remember the summer after your 8th grade (I think) when you didn't agree with some of your friends, and these friends came over to our house to talk to you. I was in our "pink" room and heard the whole conversation, but you didn't know I was there. I was very proud of you sticking up for the right and I can still remember most of what was said. Way to go, Janet! It was probably harder for you than I know, because some of them later said things about you that made you feel bad. I was really proud of the answers that you gave them that day! Love, Mom
another person coming out of the closet. I commented a few months ago, when you scolded us, but I haven't really done much about it since then. I always figure, "she has 30 comments on each post, why does she want to hear from me?" but I just have to say that your BEST OF list is great (all very excellent, entertaining posts) but it's your posts that talk about what your kids say that really get me laughing. I love that you are documenting what they say... because like your song says on the right "your gonna miss this" my children are 32 and 27 and I really miss this stage! Keep up the good work! you are able to relate to ALL ages! I absolutely love reading your blog!
Sandra
North Dakota
My word, I don't think you could even read this far down to see my comment. One of my best memories of you is the night we reviewed the Screwtape Letters. I was struggling to balance friends and family, and you said so many inspirational comments. Thank you again for helping me.
I remember visiting you and Val during your first year at Ricks at Royal Crest (you probably don't remember this). I think that's when I learned how hilarious (and popular) you two were and how much fun college was going to be.
I think I met Aaron for the first (and probably) only time the day you guys moved on from ol' Rexburg. I remember thinking how weird it was that you were going to get married. I was so young and naïve back then thinking we would all stay single forever!
Hope you have fun reminiscing with all you blog readers! :)
Elsha- saying that Val and I were popular totally made me laugh. Hilarious we were... popular, I don't think so.
and Aaron and I WERE too young to get married! We should have stayed single forever. not really.
Well, You lucky girl look at all your comments, I only got 3. Well, since we've only met in person twice I'll throw in one of those. My wedding day was too much of a blurr. But I'm remember Val's wedding reception and I remember thinking how cute your (oldest) little boy was (since he was all you had then).
Loved the Valentine's Party!! It was so fun and reminded me of when I did one at Wymount in Provo. I am a sucker for romance. I am so glad I got the chance to get to know you. Your an amazing woman with many beautiful talents. You are the reason I got into blogging. I saw your blog and thought what a neat way to keep in touch with everyone. Now look at you, your famous!! Thanks for sharing and I hope you get the chance to come up and visit us Spokanites some time.
I remember you telling me I was beautiful at YW camp (of coarse Shannon and I would always get ready & go all out with our hair & makeup). It was the one in Heber in someone's backyard. I remember you always smiling and having fun.
I loved hearing about Amelia's camp memories too... so funny :)
this is my first time commenting, but I have been reading for a while. I remember when you ran for SBO president and you sat down at our lunch table to talk with my group of friends. we all thought you were so beautiful and so nice. from that time on you always remembered my name and you always said hi to me in the halls. you were a great president for our school and i really admire you. your family is darling and your husband seems like a great guy! you deserve it
Since I didn't really get to hang out with you while you lived in Spokane (I really am a hermit and only hang out with my family or go to GNO once a month), the memories I have of you are:
1. You always had a smile on your face. You said hello to everyone. I for sure thought you were Miss Social in 15th Ward.
2. I think you have the most amazing boys. They were such a joy to have in Primary. Ben always had a look of intense interest on his face and your boys are just the most knowledgable kids...due to their awesome mom.
3. Your OZ costumes at Halloween. They were awesome and I thought you guys looked so cute! I couldn't believe you got your husband to dress up. LOVED IT!
4. You got me to vist some one new in our ward, Bev. I so enjoyed visiting with her and I need to go visit her again soon. She has the most amazing garden, it's beautiful and I didn't realize how much we had in common.
You are just an amazing person with a fantastic skill for writing and personality that I would love to have just a smidge of.
Love ya Janet!
I had to think for a day. I have too many good memories of you! But of course, my favorites are all our good, long up all night talks!! You have always been there for me at critical times in my life. You are who I poured my heart out too about my family issues in highschool. You are the first person I contacted when I found out my Mom was really dying. You were there (like my Mom would have been) when I had both of my children. You let me take an awesome vacation this year! I have MANY fun, happy memories of you but these are the ones that really stand out to me because they were so meaningful. But I have to tell you, speaking of memories, I went shopping for rings a couple of weeks ago with my brother Jake and ran into Brad the Morgan Jewelers guy. He works at South Towne now but STILL for Morgan Jewelers. It was funny because he totally remembers us. Good old doll shop days! Love you tons!!
Janet I seriously don't know what to post. I have 7 gagillion memories with you-all of them being good ones except for the day we had to "smooth things out." I can't even remember why. I'm sure it was because I was a brat.
We met in HS but didn't REALLY know each other until you got stuck being my roommate at Ricks. You didn't really want to room with someone you knew. You were brave enough to go up by yourself and experience college. But somehow we got put together. I paid Rosie to bunk me with you.
And that was our real beginning. We were inseparable for two straight years. We shared clothes, food, a bed, New York Burritos, secrets and friends. We crushed on college guys. We emailed each other back and forth in the Ricks computer lab to see who could make the other laugh harder and we were sitting right next to each other. Seriously, how can I limit my memories. From those days until now-we've really had a connection and close friendship.
I was an Aaron fan from the beginning. He was so funny about my ear lobes. He was always nice, not quite Haderly nice, but nice :)
I was there when you burned your bangs and when you ran for office. You helped me beat off Dave Taylor.
I really can't pinpoint a favorite memory because they were all so fun. We debate on who is funnier but it has GOT to be you.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane (and for the phone call this morning).
Remember when I was having a bad year and you took me to Debbie to get my hair done? Then you let me borrow your J-Lo glasses for the weekend so I could go show some guy what he's missing. Thanks Janet!
That guy is STILL missing out, CoCo! So glad you found a better one!
I remember the first time we hung out, you came over to my house and showed me how to make bread and cinnamon rolls-- they were both so good! I always have fun hanging out and visiting with you-- both road trips with you have been fun. I loved the conversation about who we would pick to live if we had to-- our husbands or our children, and then the conversation we had last time with your sister Cindy on the way to SLC about what it really means to be in love. I still find myself pondering on that question. Anyway...you are so spontanious, which I love, and honest and open. I'm so glad your my friend. Love you Janet!
Remember when were 13 and we had crushes on Jake and Phil and we decided to drive by their houses at 10:00 at night? (For anyone else reading this, they were cousins and lived next door to each other) You already knew how to drive a stick, but not too well because as we slowed down in front of their houses, you honked the horn, and then we stalled! We started freaking out because we were sure Jake and Phil were going to come outside and catch us! The car finally started and we were able to make a clean get-away. Whew!
That was the first memory that came to mind, but here's a few more that I thought of:
Remember making me pee my pants on my kitchen floor because you were being funny with the strawberries? Remember late night party pizzas and orange julius? Remember Oakcrest and then years later taking a road trip to Idaho for Duckie's reception? Remember Ski Blitz and then coming home to find your room in shambles and a poster board message from Brad that said,"With this mess, my answer is YES!?" Remember when your mom took the blue rabbit packed with kids to the zoo in the winter and getting a flat tire on our way home? Remember making tuna fish sandwiches with mustard in the student government back room? Remember working for Aaron and Moira at Sconecutter on New Year's Eve?
I remember underwear up the flagpole at girls camp too. I think I have a picture of Amelia IN you mom's bra after we got it down!
Good times! Love you, Janet!
Janet,
One of the memories I have of you is that you babysat my kids. The first babysitter from your house was Lori, and after time, it was Christy, and then Debbie. At some point, your sisters were always all busy, so when I called looking for a babysitter, your mom said, "Well Janet can babysit, but she doesn't really like to." I needed a sitter desperately, so I talked your mom into sending you over. I think you were 10 at the time and Stu was 8. Hm. A ten-year-old who didn't like to babysit, watching an 8-,6-,3-, and 1-year-old... but you were great. I think you played with them and Jake was too little to cause much damage, so everything was okay. You were beautiful then too!
Jill
Here's a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Kristi H. for finally commenting! Hip, hip, hurray! Your comment DID work Kristi (it's on the slurpie post) and I so here's my memory(ies) of you...
You always had the prettiest smile and perfectly curly hair. I have lots of memories of going to your house and hanging out with your cool family. I will NEVER forget hearing you sing "Window to his Love" during some kind of fireside for the youth. Your voice is so clear and beautiful and that song will always remind me of you.
The "funny" memory that probably won't be as funny to you is when Aaron and I went to your wedding reception. We were about to get married the following week or so (when is your anniversary?) and I remember feeling the pressure that night! Aaron was totally joking around with me saying how happy you both looked and that I could REALLY go through with the wedding (not that I was going to back out, but I was teasing about it.) When we went through the line you were SO cute.. very happy, bouncy and thrilled about the day. Then we got to Cole. He was leaning up against something and looked not so happy. Aaron said something to him like, "You can't be tired yet.. the night is young!" Cole turned to him and said very nonchalantly, "yeah. the whole day has been rather enjoyable." I have no idea why that struck us as so funny, but we still laugh about it.. Aaron actually uses the phrase "rather enjoyable" at least once a month and it makes me laugh every time. Like I said, it probably isn't that funny to the rest of you, but it really hit home for us because our wedding was coming and Aaron was afraid I was going to get cold feet.. Thankfully I went through with it and my life since then has been rather enjoyable.
Okay, Kristi, now that you know your comments are working, I hope to "see" more of you!!
And to those of you who posted memories.. thank you! I am hoping you will do the memory post (Val, Dana, Karlin, Fran, Jane) on your own blogs so I don't have to comment anymore on my own blog. This post might have a lot of comments, but HALF of them are from myself..
Janet, remeber the time you killed me whaen we played the ware-wolf game...oh wait that's every time! I love that the first time we met you had no problem accusing me and turnig everyone against me. kinda backfired when we were secret lovers though...hah! can't wait to play with you again!
I remember the year you were a senior in high school and My mom and I came down and stayed a night at your parents house. I stayed in your room with you and we stayed up late talking. I don't remember what about but I just remember feeling like you really understood me and always loved being around you.
1st thing that came to my mind was when we drove all around slc with Kelly P trying to find Jostens so we could buy tiaras for prom. We stopped at 7-11 for directions and the cashier said as we were looking in the phone book, "It's ACTUALLY JOLstens." Um, no, I promise it's NOT Jolstens, ma'am.
I loved at SBO camp at CEU when you were just voted Pres and we were at the outside dance at night, you started tearing up and we were like "What?" And you just said, "I just love everyone SO MUCH!" That touched me that the girl who was to be President of the school truly LOVED the people she was to work with as well as the people she would be serving. There is no better person for the job, than someone with that kind of love!
Since I finally posted the Memories post on my blog, I can now respond to yours.
I'm embarrassed to say I don't remember a lot about you until we started becoming friends like 9-12 months after you moved in. But since then, I have SO many good memories about you! You've really been a great friend to me.
I'd have to say some of the best memories I have of Janet have been:
- The days we've hung out at yours or Jane's house and just talked and talked, letting our children do who-knows-what. Our conversations are always so deep and stimulating. Skip the fluff and get right down to our innermost thoughts and feelings. I love it!
- Ben's birthday party, Cassi's wedding, American Idol finale
- Of course exercising with you every couple of days, that's my current favorite.
- You helping me with my blog and figuring out so many computer things. Thank you!
And my favorite memories of Aaron are probably funny stories I've heard or read about him. But most especially him being tennis buddies with Rodney. I don't actually have the memory, but I know Rodney does. So it comes from Rodney's heart straight to Aaron's. (Hey, if the men aren't going to post, they'll have to get the mushy girly-version of their life, right?)
P.S. This comment is probably longer than yours to me, so don't feel bad. :)
You, Val and Michelle created a "check-out" form that used "Student Government Activity" to come and watch me perfom during an Alta High School assembly. It was the first time any non-family member had seen me do ballroom. It meant a lot to me then...and still does!
One other thing...I saw you from a distance at BYU once. You were married, happy and very pregnant. For some reason, I was too scared to say hi. Weird huh! I think that was the last time I saw you in person. Still sad I didn't take the chance to talk to you.
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