Talk About Inspirational!

Hiya!  Another week down and I'm still doing good!  Oddly thirsty all the time, but good!  Thank you, thank you for your continued love and support.  Yesterday was an awesome day.  Look who I ran into after my treatment:

This amazing and beautiful lady is Stephanie Nielson.  If you don't know her story, you can check out her blog at nieniedialogues.blogspot.com or read her ultra-inspiring, New York Times Best-selling book, Heaven is Here.  Seeing her today was the highlight of my day! This woman was thrown a serious life curve-ball and took a horrible situation, and turned it into something incredibly positive and inspiring.  Her message inspires all (especially me) to see the positive in things, be grateful for the simple and wonderful blessings in your life, have faith in Heavenly Father's plan for you and never give up hope.  She's simply fabulous!  Think she would come to lunch with me???

Another highlight of my day was going to lunch with this hot mama-to-be:

Isn't she the cutest prego lady?

Erick and Addie on their wedding day

This darling gal is my sister-in-law, Addie Green (she's married to my little brother).  Addie and Erick have been married for not quite 2 years and they are expecting their first baby boy (who will be named Emmett... how cute is that?) in about 2 weeks.  When Addie came into the family, she was a breath of fresh air.  Not just cause she is the youngster among all these old ladies, but because she is vibrant, peppy, happy and full of energy.  This girl also loves to be silly and laugh, and I love that about her!  For such a young girl (she's all of 21 people!), she has a maturity beyond her years... in a good way.  It just means she can see both sides of situations and doesn't get petty or catty about things.  She is level-headed, hard-working, kind, a ton of fun and stunningly beautiful (being tall, skinny and blonde doesn't hurt either! Well, skinny after the baby. hehehe).  Oh, and my kids all LOVE her and Erick!  She is the aunt who will take my girls shopping, paint their nails, sit and read to them or just listen to their crazy stories. And Erick is the uncle who will play basketball with Parker, instigate a ping-pong tourney with Steve, challenge the girls to a Just Dance competition or agree to watch our dumb and annoying energetic dog.  I am thrilled to have Addie as part of our crazy family and can't wait to welcome baby Emmett.  Oh, and I promise I'll wash my hands before holding him (inside joke).

In case you were wondering, 

it's pronounced chee-POAT-lay (I googled it!)

We went to Chipotle (see above for correct pronunciation, because I guarantee you've been saying it wrong!) in Sandy, which is known for their super fresh, super simple menu.  They basically have 4 items to choose from - burritos, tacos, salads and bowls.  For a person like me, who has a hard time deciding whether to buy name brand or generic salt, their simplified menu is much appreciated.  Wish they would have more salad dressings to choose from, but their chips are tangy and crunchy, with hints of lime salt.  T-t-t-t-t-t-tasty, tasty (Fergie? Anyone?)

Finally, we had a date night with some awesome (and good-looking, I might add) couples in our neighborhood.  We went to Joe Morley's BBQ which was super yummy if you're a brisket and beans kind of individual.  The live banjo band playing in the background really added to the experience.

This is not the best pic (taken by the hostess).  

But hey, her job description said seat people and wipe tables, not take pictures

Anywhooo, a great Friday altogether.  By the way, I would love to hear who is inspirational to you?  Comment and tell me who and why.

Aly