Hello from Rachael!

Hey Bodilys! I was reading over the past blog that doug wrote for us, and realized that he failed to mention one important fact regarding our cruise-winning costumes. It wasn't just our costumes that got us chosen- it was Doug's SWEET dance moves that he did for the crowd :) ! All of the finalists had to "present" themselves to the audience when their name was called, and doug decided to bust out a few moves he had been practicing on... It was hilarious! I was supposed to be dancing with him, but he took me by surprise and I just stood their in awe... hahaha... I wish we could have gotten it on video for our children to see someday. They would think that they had the coolest dad ever!

Doug and I are extremely excited because the semester ends this week, and we will finally have a little bit of a break from school work. Both Doug and I have to endure finals all day tomorrow, and then we will be free! That's about all the great news that we have. Nothing too exciting goes on around here.

I thought it might be fun for me to tell a little bit more about myself, because there are still some of you that I don't know very well. Probably one of the biggest surprises that most people don't know about me is that I am a certified aerobics instructor and I am known for BEING LOUD! This may come as a shock for most of you because I am quiet most of the time! As Doug mentioned earlier, I also enjoy teaching dance. I have found that it is something that is really special and fun for me. I have had the opportunity to coach various groups such as the Bonneville Honeybees, the Brigham Young University-Idaho Dance Team, and was also the director of the BYU-I Cheer and Dance program for several semesters. Currently I coach at Over The Top Gym, where I help choreograph their competitive routines. One of the greatest benefits of working there is the opportunity to work with my amazing nieces! It has been such a great opportunity to spend time with them and really get to know them a lot more. Here are some pictures of me with two of Marci's girls (Nicole-first picture, right side and Megan-second picture, left side.) Both girls took first place with their duet routines. (GOOD JOB GIRLS!)

Doug and I are loving the opportunity to live close to family at this time. Some day in the future we will have to head off for medical school, and it will be a while before we can come back here and settle down. We love you all and enjoy the time we get to spend with you! Hope you are all doing well!
-- Love ya, Rach--