A New Do

Every few months, I like to do something different with my hair. I can't stand having the same hair for much longer than 4 or 5 months, so it was time to change things up a bit. On Saturday, my sister Jenna and I went to Command Performance to have highlights put in. I've been there before for highlights and an up-do, but this was a first for Jenna. We both were pleased with the results, and the price wasn't bad either. Both were around $50 each, which is one of the best prices in town for a good highlighting job.

We want one, too

With all this baby talk, Will and I decided we wanted one, too. Well, at least we wanted to see what one of our own would look like. So we used one of those cool futuristic merger programs that takes our pictures one by one and then takes our best features and most important features and gives us the look of our not-yet-made bundle of joy. The result was pretty impressive, and it will have to suffice for the time being :)

Disclaimer: Not really a real program...

Holly!

Here is our favorite picture of Holly! Her many facial expressions are so adorable, but this one is just precious.

More Promotion Commotion!!

We have been promoted together to new familial positions: Aunt and Uncle!

Will's sister, Barbie, had a beautiful daughter early this morning. Hollynn Nicole Thornock was born February 7, 2008 at 3:08am. She weighed 6 lbs 8 oz and measured 20.25 inches. She and Barbie are both healthy and doing well. Congratulations!!

Promotion commotion!!

We are excited to announce that Will has been promoted at work! The following email announcement was sent out to all work employees:

"We are excited to announce that Will Sykes has agreed to accept a new challenge as the Incident and Problem Tools Management (IPTM) Team Lead.

Will has demonstrated excellent leadership abilities, an understanding of work flow processes, concern for the overall success and health of the GSC, and a desire to assist when and where needed, among other things. We know that he will make the most of this new opportunity and look forward to seeing his continuing growth as he does so.

We know Will is going to be missed as a GSD Floor Supervisor. Please join us in congratulating him!"

Will's excited to be doing something new and different. I hope he likes his new position, which is more flexible than his previous positions.

"Prophetic Passing"

Here's a sweet poem about President Hinckley:

"Prophetic Passing"

I imagine he’s running to Marjorie now,

Yes, running, not waving his cane.

I see him embracing his father and mother

While they keep repeating his name.

I see him now meeting his forebears,

Brother Brigham and Joseph are there.

Sweet reunion of prophets, united by service

That only such noble men share.

I see him embraced by the Savior

While Father says, “Good and well done.

So faithful in stalwart endurance, I welcome

My noble, most excellent son.”

I then hear the ripples of laughter

As he says the reception’s just fine,

But he hopes that he’ll get an assignment or two

Since there’s no need to waste any time.

I can hear his clear voice in the stillness

At the close of this sweet Sabbath day,

Have faith and move forward – there’s work to be done.

President Hinckley would want it that way.
-Anna M. Molgard

January 27, 2008

I'm Brown!

I took an online test found at tickle.com which told me my color is brown. Here's what it said about me:

You're brown, a credible, stable color that's reminiscent of fine wood, rich leather, and wistful melancholy. Most likely, you're a logical, practical person ruled more by your head than your heart. With your inquisitive mind and insatiable curiosity, you're probably a great problem solver. And you always gather all of the facts before coming to a timely, informed decision. Easily intrigued, you're constantly finding new ways to challenge your mind, whether it's by reading the newspaper, playing a trivia game, or composing a piece of music. Brown is an impartial, neutral color, which means you tend to see the difference between fact and opinion easily and are open to many points of view. Trustworthy and steady, you really are a brown at heart.

Most of it's true, so I guess it has some credibility. Mostly it was just fun, though. See what color you are!