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Yesterday I was watching Sesame Street with Bryan and Caleb and this clip of Elmo, being sung a lullaby by actor Ricky Gervais came on. Call me crazy, but I thought this was really FUNNY. Truth be told, the kid's reactions were probably even funnier than the video itself, but you get the idea. Bryan literally could not stop laughing! Even now, they keep remembering it out of the blue and singing (yelling) it. (you'll know which part they sing after you watch it...) We found it on Youtube and pulled it up so Katrina and Aaron could see it. They thought it was funny too, and now I hear all sorts of "singing" downstairs.
ENJOY!!!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Economics 101
So, have you ever had one of those moments when you did something you thought was SO hilarious???? You just had to share??? I had one of those moments this morning - so here is the sharing... And do me a favor - if you DON'T think it's that funny - feel free to NOT tell me!
One of my Facebook friends (Rock Magelby) is "finishing my PhD in Economics at Boston University. I lecture in macroeconomics, money & banking, and business statistics at Boston University." (taken directly from his information on his facebook page.) This morning as his status he posted that today he was"giving another quiz this morning in class. Please define Economic surplus, Externalities, Elasticity, and Terms of Trade."
I couldn't help myself... I had to define the terms - (the following is my ever so witty response)
Economic surplus: When the economy is relatively good and FOOD is in plentiful supply, the SURPLUS shows up on the waist band and bathroom scale!
Externalities: The most obvious EXTERNAL-ITIES are wider hips, chunkier thighs, increased "jiggle" factor, and an enlarged backside.
Elasticity: the quality necessary in a waistband!!! (you know, to help give place for all that EXTERNAL SURPLUS)...
terms of trade: The most common 'terms of [the] trade" are diet, exercise, "go on a diet," and FAT!
Did I pass? huh huh??? (if you FLUNK me, I'll have to bring in my bathroom scale and my elastic waist band pants, and THEN we'll debate the issue. I'm pretty sure ALL of my definitions are ACCURATE!
* end of comment *
I thought I was a RIOT!
A little while ago Rock posted the following response - "Jeri, I'm going to have to reevaluate my syllabus in light of your outstanding answers."
Look out Boston U!!! I'm sensing a shake up in the economics course!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Music and Memories (President Lake part 2)
As you know from my last post, My former mission President passed away this past week. It really isn't feasible for me to jet down to AZ for the viewing and funeral, regardless of how much I am LONGING to be there. They are having a graveside service next Saturday that I will be able to attend, and for that I am super grateful.
SO... Today I was at church, just going about my regular primary singing time stuff, and quite frankly, President Lake's passing hadn't crossed my mind the entire 2 hours. (primary music pretty much takes 100% of my attention) So as the kids were dismissed for the day, my pianist just randomly picked a song to play.
He chose "We'll Bring the World His Truth." (aka Army of Helaman)
I leaned over the piano and immediately said, "I LOVE this song," - because I do. Than about 5 seconds later the memories rushed in and the tears started falling. (and the dumb things haven't stopped falling yet!!!)
I stood there thinking back to each and every zone conference, when after our lunch meal had been served, All the missionaries would gather in a 1/2 circle. President Lake would have all the people who had volunteered to prepare and serve our meal come out of the kitchen and stand in front of us. We would then sing "Army of Helaman." President had printed up little cards with the words to all 3 verses of this song (plus on the back side it had all the verses of the Canadian National Anthem, "O Canada," which were we also expected to learn) and we carried them in our missionary handbook of rules. (our "little white bibles") On the final tag line of the song, instead of singing "to bring the world his truth" we would sing "and thank you for the meal." Then we would go down the line and each missionary would, in turn, thank the volunteers.
Once again, at President and Sister Lake's homecoming, all of the missionaries that had travelled to Arizona to be there, went up on the stand and sang this song again. (and there were a lot of us there! We completely filled the choir seats and the stand.)
I have sung this song many, many times since serving as a full time missionary, but TODAY, the memories are strong and meaningful.
It is amazing to me the power of music to bring back such powerful memories. Just hearing that music - at this time - turned back time 18 years and turned me into a TOTAL crybaby!
I am thankful for beautiful, musical, memories.
SO... Today I was at church, just going about my regular primary singing time stuff, and quite frankly, President Lake's passing hadn't crossed my mind the entire 2 hours. (primary music pretty much takes 100% of my attention) So as the kids were dismissed for the day, my pianist just randomly picked a song to play.
He chose "We'll Bring the World His Truth." (aka Army of Helaman)
I leaned over the piano and immediately said, "I LOVE this song," - because I do. Than about 5 seconds later the memories rushed in and the tears started falling. (and the dumb things haven't stopped falling yet!!!)
I stood there thinking back to each and every zone conference, when after our lunch meal had been served, All the missionaries would gather in a 1/2 circle. President Lake would have all the people who had volunteered to prepare and serve our meal come out of the kitchen and stand in front of us. We would then sing "Army of Helaman." President had printed up little cards with the words to all 3 verses of this song (plus on the back side it had all the verses of the Canadian National Anthem, "O Canada," which were we also expected to learn) and we carried them in our missionary handbook of rules. (our "little white bibles") On the final tag line of the song, instead of singing "to bring the world his truth" we would sing "and thank you for the meal." Then we would go down the line and each missionary would, in turn, thank the volunteers.
Once again, at President and Sister Lake's homecoming, all of the missionaries that had travelled to Arizona to be there, went up on the stand and sang this song again. (and there were a lot of us there! We completely filled the choir seats and the stand.)
I have sung this song many, many times since serving as a full time missionary, but TODAY, the memories are strong and meaningful.
It is amazing to me the power of music to bring back such powerful memories. Just hearing that music - at this time - turned back time 18 years and turned me into a TOTAL crybaby!
I am thankful for beautiful, musical, memories.
1. We have been born, as Nephi of old,
To goodly parents who love the Lord.
We have been taught, and we understand,
That we must do as the Lord commands.
2. We have been saved for these latter days
To build the kingdom in righteous ways.
We hear the words our prophet declares:
“Let each who’s worthy go forth and share.”
3. We know his plan, and we will prepare,
Increase our knowledge through study and prayer.
Daily we’ll learn until we are called
To take the gospel to all the world.
Chorus
We are as the army of Helaman.
We have been taught in our youth.
And we will be the Lord’s missionaries
To bring the world his truth.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Jack S. Lake
Almost 18 years ago I had the fantastic opportunity to serve a mission for my Church. I was called to serve in the Canada Calgary mission and I LOVED IT!!!! It was such an amazing time of growth for me. My mission president was Jack S. Lake, and as far as I am concerned, he was truly a "giant among men." My heart was sad when I heard the news yesterday that he had passed away. I kept hoping that maybe it was just one of those "rumors" and that it wasn't true, but I was doing a search this morning and found the obituary on the "Lake Family blog" that confirmed it.
President Lake knew me better than I knew myself. He was able to look past my insecurities and protective "walls" that I had built around my heart, and he taught me so much - about myself and about the gospel.
* He taught me the importance of STRICT OBEDIENCE.
* He taught me about the atonement of Jesus Christ - that we ALL fall short and that as long as we have done what we CAN do - the Savior will do the rest. He will reach down and lift us the rest of the way, whether the difference is large or small - the Savior has overcome and is waiting to lift us the rest of the way.
* He drove home the saying "attitude, more than aptitude, determines altitude."
* Another thing that he taught me that has had a huge impact on my life, was the day he looked into my eyes and said, "Sister Fugal, you are HUMAN. It's OK to make mistakes." That became my mantra for a long time. When I would start to beat myself up over something, I would say to myself "I am human. It is ok to make mistakes."
I am so deeply grateful for the time I had to serve under the direction of President Lake. I love him dearly and look forward to a day in the future when I will see him again and I can once again thank him for all that he did to lift me and teach me and build me up.
I have taken the liberty of copying the post from the Lake family blog in it's entirety, because I want it in my "journal." (probably not really of any interest to you, but very important to me, and it is, after all, MY blog...)
THANK YOU PRESIDENT LAKE!!!
Jack Smith Lake 1936 - 2010. Jack Smith Lake passed away peacefully, with his family surrounding him, on February 18, 2010. Jack was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 1, 1936, to John B. Lake and Virginia S. Lake, with brothers Michael (Mary Lee) and Scott (Joan). He graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City in 1954, where basketball was a priority. After one year at Utah State University, a second year at the University of Utah, and pledging Sigma Chi, Jack served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the South Australia Mission from 1956 to 1958. Upon returning, Jack studied at the University of Utah, earning a Bachelor's degree and a Masters Degree of Business Administration in 1962. Later, in 2005, the University of Utah honored Jack as a Distinguished Alumnus of the David Eccles School of Business. Jack married Ellen Marie Barlow in the Salt Lake Temple on August 10, 1959. Jack served in the United States Army achieving the rank of Captain before his honorable discharge. Jack and Marie moved to Phoenix, Arizona to raise their five children: Greg (Lisa), Allison (Mike) Gleave, Holly Lake Beus, Sean (Amy), and Jennifer (Dan) Jolley. Jack worked at Western Savings and Loan Association for fifteen years engaged in various aspects of real estate development. Later Jack started his own development company and successfully developed and operated the Arizona Golf Resort, apartment projects, condominiums, restaurants, and medical buildings. Jack was actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America. He earned the rank of Eagle as a young man. Later in life, the Boy Scouts of America awarded him the Silver Beaver and the Distinguished Eagle awards. Jack also built the Boy Scout headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Jack served in numerous callings in the LDS Church, including High Councils, Bishoprics, Stake Presidencies, and a Temple Sealer. In 1991 Jack served a second mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving as the President of the Canada Calgary Mission until 1994, where he and Marie embraced and served with hundreds of young men and women. Above all, Jack was a man of impeccable character, and completely devoted to Marie, his children and his twenty-two grandchildren. Jack is preceded in death by both of his parents and his grandson Nicholas Gleave. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with Funeral Services held Monday, February 22, 2010, at 10:30 am, both at the LDS Chapel located at 4225 N. 56th St., Phoenix, Arizona. Graveside Services will be held at the Salt Lake City Cemetery (380 N., 1150 E.) on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 11:00 am. Funeral arrangements are handled by Bunker in Phoenix and Larkin in Salt Lake City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the LDS Church Missionary Fund.
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President Lake knew me better than I knew myself. He was able to look past my insecurities and protective "walls" that I had built around my heart, and he taught me so much - about myself and about the gospel.
* He taught me the importance of STRICT OBEDIENCE.
* He taught me about the atonement of Jesus Christ - that we ALL fall short and that as long as we have done what we CAN do - the Savior will do the rest. He will reach down and lift us the rest of the way, whether the difference is large or small - the Savior has overcome and is waiting to lift us the rest of the way.
* He drove home the saying "attitude, more than aptitude, determines altitude."
* Another thing that he taught me that has had a huge impact on my life, was the day he looked into my eyes and said, "Sister Fugal, you are HUMAN. It's OK to make mistakes." That became my mantra for a long time. When I would start to beat myself up over something, I would say to myself "I am human. It is ok to make mistakes."
I am so deeply grateful for the time I had to serve under the direction of President Lake. I love him dearly and look forward to a day in the future when I will see him again and I can once again thank him for all that he did to lift me and teach me and build me up.
I have taken the liberty of copying the post from the Lake family blog in it's entirety, because I want it in my "journal." (probably not really of any interest to you, but very important to me, and it is, after all, MY blog...)
THANK YOU PRESIDENT LAKE!!!
Jack Smith Lake 1936 - 2010. Jack Smith Lake passed away peacefully, with his family surrounding him, on February 18, 2010. Jack was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on October 1, 1936, to John B. Lake and Virginia S. Lake, with brothers Michael (Mary Lee) and Scott (Joan). He graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City in 1954, where basketball was a priority. After one year at Utah State University, a second year at the University of Utah, and pledging Sigma Chi, Jack served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the South Australia Mission from 1956 to 1958. Upon returning, Jack studied at the University of Utah, earning a Bachelor's degree and a Masters Degree of Business Administration in 1962. Later, in 2005, the University of Utah honored Jack as a Distinguished Alumnus of the David Eccles School of Business. Jack married Ellen Marie Barlow in the Salt Lake Temple on August 10, 1959. Jack served in the United States Army achieving the rank of Captain before his honorable discharge. Jack and Marie moved to Phoenix, Arizona to raise their five children: Greg (Lisa), Allison (Mike) Gleave, Holly Lake Beus, Sean (Amy), and Jennifer (Dan) Jolley. Jack worked at Western Savings and Loan Association for fifteen years engaged in various aspects of real estate development. Later Jack started his own development company and successfully developed and operated the Arizona Golf Resort, apartment projects, condominiums, restaurants, and medical buildings. Jack was actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America. He earned the rank of Eagle as a young man. Later in life, the Boy Scouts of America awarded him the Silver Beaver and the Distinguished Eagle awards. Jack also built the Boy Scout headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Jack served in numerous callings in the LDS Church, including High Councils, Bishoprics, Stake Presidencies, and a Temple Sealer. In 1991 Jack served a second mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving as the President of the Canada Calgary Mission until 1994, where he and Marie embraced and served with hundreds of young men and women. Above all, Jack was a man of impeccable character, and completely devoted to Marie, his children and his twenty-two grandchildren. Jack is preceded in death by both of his parents and his grandson Nicholas Gleave. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 21, 2010, at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, with Funeral Services held Monday, February 22, 2010, at 10:30 am, both at the LDS Chapel located at 4225 N. 56th St., Phoenix, Arizona. Graveside Services will be held at the Salt Lake City Cemetery (380 N., 1150 E.) on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 11:00 am. Funeral arrangements are handled by Bunker in Phoenix and Larkin in Salt Lake City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the LDS Church Missionary Fund.
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