My Precious Grandma Cleo

On Monday evening our loving grandmother, mother, and friend was taken from us. My Grandma Cleo was in an unexpected car accident and past away later that evening at the Provo Hospital from trauma to her heart and lungs. As hard as it is to loose such a special grandma like she is, I am so happy she is in Heaven with our Heavenly Father and she is happy to be back there. I am very thankful for the Plan of Salvation and that I know I will see my grandma again! She was such an amazing woman and many would agree. She loved being with her family and friends. She enjoyed looking and painting the wonderful mountains from her window. She was also a huge NBA basketball fan. There are so many blessed memories we have of our Cleo. I will miss you Grandma and please know I love you so much!

Thank you to all of you who have been here for support. I appreciate all that everyone has done for me and my family. Thank you again!

Girls Weekend to Denver

A few weeks ago my sister and mother surprised me with a ticket to go with them to Denver to see my other sister Erika and her family. We all went this past weekend and had a total ball! We didn't want to come home this morning, but all good things have to come to an end. However we made lasting memories with the small time we were together. It is so hard living in seperate places because the kiddos grow up so fast and we cherish the time we have with them! Here are a few highlights of what we did over the weekend.

Friday - We woke up and got ready and took Logan my oldest niece to the orthodontist and spent the afternoon shopping a bit at Target and other places. We then met Eric my brother in law for dinner at my favorite Denver hot spot 3 Margaritas. Of course we ended the night playing Phase 10 our favorite game as sisters!

Saturday - Woke up and went to breakfast as girls; me, my sisters Tiffany and Erika, and my mom Rebecca to little french place. Yummy!! Then we hit Park Meadows mall for shopping at Nordstrom, Forever 21, and many other places. Warning- Never go shopping with the Steadman girls, it is a killer long day with us shopping maniacs! We then went home ordered pizza and spent the night in our pjs playing Karoke Revolution and Phase 10! I have not laughed that hard in A VERY LONG TIME!!! Hey Erika and Tiffany I have bad news to tell you! Ha Ha!

Sunday - We all woke up super early and headed for Denver to my nieces Logan and Sydnee's state cheer competition! We were there all day watching and had so much fun cheering Peak Athletics on! My nieces are crazy talented being only 9 and 11 and already on level 3! They are way better then most high school and college cheerleaders! WAY TO GO GIRLS TAKING 1ST PLACE in their division! Good luck at nationals in New Orleans!

Overall the whole weekend was a blast! I didn't want to leave because it isn't very often we are all together. Thank you again Erika for letting us stay with you! Thank you Tiff and Mom for the ticket! I trully am grateful for the most wonderful family in the whole world! Love ya!

Draper's Beautiful Temple

I was looking up information on the Draper Temple today and I got extremely emotional because of the importance of this temple in my life. I was born and raised in Draper, Utah until I got married. I am trully a Draper girl! I am so happy to see a House of the Lord built in my hometown. Now the people of Draper each day can look up on the mountain and see that beautiful sight above them. Its trully like looking up into heaven! Corner Canyon is such an amazing sight with the rocks and trees but now what a better sight it is with the Lord's house nestled into the canyon! I wish I could be there to see this temple be dedicated! However, I will someday go back and go through to do temple work in the Draper Temple! To those in Utah please take your children and loved ones through this beautiful place before it is dedicated. Take those that are less active or non members so they can feel of the spirit! I love temples! I am so happy to have them in my life. To have a place to go each week to clear my mind, and to feel the spirit each time! I have made it a personal goal to go each week by myself to the Mesa, Arizona temple. What a blessing it has been in my life and for Jon and I's life as a couple!

Watch this video on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WJ27w1OWu0

Will we be Washington Huskies next Fall?

Jon flew out tonight to Seattle to interview for the University of Washington's MHA (Masters in Healthcare Administration)program. He will interview tomorrow and we should know by the end of the month if he gets into the grad program for Fall 2009! We are crossing our fingers that he does get in. I have been back and forth on wanting to move to Washington or anywhere for that matter. However, if it means Jon gets finished with school earlier then I will go wherever! If he doesn't get into UW then he has applied to University Colorado Denver and we should know about that one in March. Who knows where we will be living next year. Maybe rainy, vampire lurking Washington, beautiful snowy Denver, or hot and sunny Arizona. Wherever we end up I know we will end up loving no matter what!

Where did January go?

I can't believe January is over and February is here! Wow, time flies when your having fun!! So to cover all of January and what happened in the Ellsworth home. Jon applied to University of Washington for the MBA program for Healthcare Administration. He got a call last week from them wanting to set up an interview, so he is heading out there next week. Cross your fingers cause the sooner he finishes the sooner our lives can begin!! Washington of all places may not be my 1st choice because of the rain all the time but one of my best friends Colleen who lives here in Phoenix is from Washington and we are hoping that her husband and her move back if he can get a job! That would give us 2 people we would know! Woo hoo!! Jon is also applying to University of Colorado Denver and we will see where that takes us! That would be my 1st choice because my wonderful and witty sister Erika lives there.

Jon and I are still teaching sunbeams here in our ward. We got a new batch of kids this last month and wow are they tiny! They have a hard time and cry the 1st 30 minutes but once they realize how goofy Jon and I are they warm right up! I love my ward. I have made lots of great friends and am so thankful to all you loving meadowviewers out there! Love ya!

Our house is up for sale just in case Jon does get into school. We want to have nothing holding us back so we can go. So far no offers but lots of people keep going through. Its hard to have it on the market, however its nice having it clean most the time!

I got a new sewing machine for Christmas and I have decided that I am going to take an adventure and make a quilt! My 1st quilt actually, and Im going to make two of them. Im going to make a baby girl quilt and a baby boy quilt. I want the practice and its something I will use and cherish with a little one someday!

Well everyone, I hope you are having a wonderful start to 2009. Time is rushing by so live every moment to the fullest! Love you all and miss you tons you Utah gang!

I'm taking a poll to my fellow teachers or not...

Jon and I have decided that I will be returning next year to teach another year at Brinton at this point. Unless for some miracle Jon gets into grad school without a Bachelor's Degree Ha Ha!! Long story short... We thought Jon was graduating this summer with his BA but the ASU councelor made a mistake and he wont be finishing until this December hopefully. So that means we are staying in Arizona a little longer!! Each day brings new surprises so that is the plan as of now.

I know it is only January and it is a bit early to think about planning for next school year but I am the crazy one! I am debating on possible classroom themes for my 2nd grade class. I have had and loved my camping theme for the last two years and everyone comments on how great and wonderful the class is, but it is time for a change! So here is a list of ideas I have for my next year classroom... I would like opinions of your favorites! My two favorites so far are jungle and rock and roll. Let me know!

- Jungle/Safari Theme "Beware Monkeys are Everywhere in Room 14"
- Sports Theme "Team Ellsworth"
- Rock and Roll Theme "Rockin' Room 14"
- Pirate Theme "The Treasure in Room 14"
- Wild West/Cowboys Theme "Yee-Haw...Room 14"
- Hollywood Theme "The Stars of Room 14"

My Top Ten of 2008

2008 was a great year and I had many great things happen to myself and Jon. I know 2009 will bring even more surprises! Enjoy!!

10. Finally broke down and got a sewing machine... Now I have to learn to sew!
9. It was the year of TWILIGHT. The long awaited movie came out and my sister, mom, and I went and saw it opening night!
8. I decided to start a BLOG to keep in touch with my family and friends from all over.
7. I was able to go to Utah and celebrate Mother's Day with my Mom. It was the first time since my wedding that all my family came into town to be with Mom.

6. I managed to stay for year #2 at my school and teach another year at Brinton. I am known for moving around, but not this year!

5. I started selling SCENTSY and am loving every moment of it!

4. Jon and I celebrated our 2 wedding anniversary! I can't believe how time flies.
3. I shot my first gun!

2. I travelled to China on a Dental Humanitarian trip with my father.

1. Jon and I bought our first home in Gilbert, Arizona.... and now it is for sell!!

We hope you had a great year in 2008 and that your 2009 is also full of many blessings! Happy 2009 everyone!