Co Co won't get potassium poisoning after all

I just caught a little blurp on the afternoon version of the Today show earlier and it was talking about resistant starches. I have attached the link below. For those of you who think that I am a crazy banana eating fool. There might just be something to eating my slightly green friends.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23189188/page/2/

Here's another interesting thing on the benefits of bananas

http://www.lifescript.com/channels/food_nutrition/food_for_thought/14_banana_health_benefits_you_might_not_know_about.asp?trans=1&du=1&gclid=CJv2pvrY5ZECFQkegwodpAaoeA&ef_id=1350:3:c_bc267e5d866cbfdbf9c2f4b3eaddf72f_677021945:j07faUNIYX0AABaXR8AAAAAK:20080228010830

Making the news again

There is no question that water is a huge concern across the state of Idaho. The city of Blackfoot is taking the time now to prepare for the future when it come to having enough H20.
The city of Blackfoot recently contracted with an engineering firm to evaluate the cities current water situation.
The study suggest the city should look into a couple different options to ensure they continue to avoid sanctions from the idaho department of water resources.
Conservation, additional wells and a new storage water tank were the main suggestions. The City Council is looking into the new storage tank because of all the benefits it offers. Including emergency back-up, increases in water pressure and additional fire suppression.
Mayor Mike Virtue, Blackfoot: "This is really an advance look at where we are so we can prepare for the future. We're not in trouble. We're only saying, 'okay, we're looking perspectivly at what's going to happen with respect to growth and with respect to water."
If the city opts for a new water storage tank, it would cost about 4 million dollars.
A bond would more then likely be held to fund the new tank and would have to be approved by the voters in Blackfoot.

*The picture shown above is me at the mayor's desk helping him figure out the water situation.

A late happy anniversary wish

Ryan's Birthday wishes

Even though all of Ryan's birthday wishes didn't come true last week, he sure looks happy doesn't he? Sorry about the llama Ryan. He was a good llama too. Hope that you had a good birthday! Love, Kimmy

The Felshaw's

Here are a few photos that I've been meaning to post. After what seemed like a wild goose chase, the Friday before President's Day weekend, I was so lucky to see my good friend and old neighbor Mere, John Thomas (I just know I'm his favorite now), and also the father and husband Matt. What an adventure! When I say wild goose chase, I mean that we tried to go to two restaurants before we finally settled at Bajio. Let's just say that Provo is crazy on a Friday night. Everyone thinks that eating is a good idea. Go figure. Anyway, it was all worth it to see the Felshaw's of Winnemucka way.

Reunion of Barbers...or stylists I guess

It's a funny little thing that I do sometimes. I tell you about my exercise routine, and then I tell you about my eating out experiences. Doesn't seem right does it?

Well, my friend Lisa has been in town for a few days and we decided that we would have a little reunion of friends from the barbershop. The group is an elite group that you have to audition for if you want in. The only one's that have made the cut so far, are Lisa, Laura, and I. We decided to dine on lovely lettuce wraps and some other random items.

Now, the food wasn't necessarily the best part. Of course the company was awsome, but this post is dedicated to Clarke, our waiter. He was so cute. And I don't melt over many boys these days. Anways, we are glad you came for a visit Lisa and we love you! Come back soon or we'll come to you, my love :)

Winter run

This morning I went for a winter run. Don't ask me what possessed me to do so, but I have to admit, it was lovely. More than being worried about the cold, I was concerned that I wouldn't run as well as I have been running on the treadmill. Well, as I have been watching the biggest loser, Jillian and Bob have been giving some good tips. I used to wake up and immediately start me exercise routine, but before I went this morning I ate a banana. Now, I am not saying that you should always eat a banana before running, but a little bit of fuel allows for you to run longer...obviously. I think it makes for a better run for me if I eat something small that won't make me sick. I hear that a piece of whole wheat toast is good. Anyway, happy winter workouts everyone! I'm sure that my sisters who are workout divas have great advice, especially the professional sister.

P.S. I saw the crossing guard this morning helping the kids cross the street and we chatted a bit. What a sweet man!!

What I did on my day off today:

*Read from the good word.

*talked to Mary Lu. She is so spiritual, even if she was murmering a bit about the length of the worldwide training meeting. (Love you Mom)

*I took down the Christmas decor outside our front door

*As I was taking down the garland, some of the twinkle lights got stuck on our neighbor downstairs wind chimes and I fished them up. I had to knock on Ed's door to return the wind chimes. He came to the door with no shirt on (Ed's of very skinny man). It was not pretty.

*I took our Christmas garland and wreath out to the garbage

*On the way to the garbage, I slipped on the only patch of ice in our parking lot and fell on my butt.

*I went to the gym and ran 4.67 miles and did some weights. My muscles are growing.

*I went to the Beauty Supply to pick up a few things.

*I showered so that I could meet my friend Jared for lunch. We ate at the Happy Sumo. I was very happy. There went my days calories.

*Stopped to pay my car payment. My car is two payments from being payed off.

*Stopped at our storage unit to drop off the previously mentioned Christmas decor and to pick up suitcases for our weekend getaway to Blackfoot for Ry's birthday. (Just so you all know, he wants a squirrel, a kitten, and a llama). Upon leaving our storage unit, I had a random Margaret Frampton siting (that's her maiden name. I can't remember her married name). We talked and she had a flat tire today.

*Did some light cleaning

*Planning to go to FHE

*I'm ticked at our keyboard right now and also the spell check isn't working!!!

No pain, no gain

The last 3 or 4 weeks, Michelle and I have been addicted to the show, Biggest Loser. And I have to admit that this show has been quite inspiring. If you think that I'm joking, I'm not. These people on this show have mountains to climb as far as the work that they have to do to lose the weight they have put on. As I watch every week, I am amazed at the transformation that takes place. And not only physically, but emotionally as well.

If I've learned anything in the past year, it's that life has it's challenges and we each have our own mountains to climb. It's hard work. But, I've also learned that hard work, struggle, and pain, allows for us to become something better than we ever thought possible.

If you are in need of a pick me up watch biggest loser, or even better, hit the gym, or do something that will require some work. You'll be grateful for the person that you become.