Lady of the Week - Sarah Nielsen

Birthday - August 31

Family -My husband's name is Brigham Nielsen.

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

Since 2011.

How long have you been married?

We have been married for 2 1/2 years.

Where did you grow up? 

I was born in Sacramento, CA and I have moved 22 times and lived in 6 different states.

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

Brigham and I go to my family's hour on Christmas Eve and we always read the Polar Express and drink hot cocoa.  Another tradition of Brigs & I is every Christmas season for the last 5 years, we take pictures in a photo booth and keep them & compare what has changed the most.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

I love work out or play volleyball or do zumba.

How do you spend your Saturdays? 

Usually cleaning!  Because during the week I work a lot.  Brigham and I always go on a fun date on Saturday nights, usually it involves sushi!

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I work at Enterprise Rent-a-Car.  My title is Management trainee.

What is your most embarrassing moment? 

I got home from work one day and in my bedroom mirror I noticed my underwear showing.  My pocket had ripped and that day our area manager was at the office.  Before I left to go home, he asked if I needed any work clothes money and I told him no.  When I got home I realized why he asked!

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I would go to Ireland because I love their music and I hear the scenery is beautiful.  Plus I love their accents :)

List some of your favorite movies.

PS I love you, Phantom of the Opera, Newsies, Annie, Taken and Finding Nemo

List some of your favorite books. 

Hunger Games, Toxin, Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, Twilight, Harry Potter

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? 

Pistachio

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

My phone, wallet, bobby pins, gum, coupons, punch cards, gloves

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?

I love anything that has to do with hair and fashion.  I love doing hair and make-overs!

Lady of the Week and a big THANK YOU - Karen Lee Wood Cox

Birthday - June 20th

Family - Erick (husband), Kristin Young (daughter), Kasey Smith (daughter), Kimber (daughter), Kyle (son), and Kurtis (son)

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

Since 2005 and he has been Hazmat trained since 2002.

How long have you been married?

We will be married 26 years on Valentine's Day

Where did you grow up? 

I was raised in Big Bear City, California for 11 years - Cedar City, UT for 6.5 years - Moved to Holden, UT for the last 6 months of my senior year and that's where I met Erick.

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

Our family time is everything to us.  We have a big feast and games for New Year's Eve.  We go camping and fishing for both Easter and Memorial Day.  We picnic and fish on July 4th after we all ride in the parade.  We have a big family dinner for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  We just love hanging together anytime we can find free time.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

I love to read, sew, bake and garden, but a nap would probably be #1 on the list.

How do you spend your Saturdays? 

Most Saturdays we tend to play "catch up" from the week before.  But a trip to the lake is great motivation for people to get chores done.  And fishing with a good book is a great way to relax.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I run a licensed day care in my home with my daughter Kasey (which means I get to play with my granddaughter Jacy everyday).  I am also a shift supervisor at KFC where I work with 5 of my family members.

What is your most embarrassing moment? 

My life is full of embarrassing moments so it's hard to choose just one.  But it has taught me to be able to laugh at myself and not take life too seriously. 

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I have been lucky enough to go to the pioneer trek in Wyoming with my family.  My mom, sister and I have gone to Tennessee, Kentucky, North Caroline and Missouri together and to Ireland to do genealogy.  I love to travel and see and experience new cultures.  I would jump at the chance to go anywhere.

List some of your favorite movies.

Julie & Julia, Bucket List, Imagine That, Letters to Juliette, Iron Man, Blind Side, Nim's Island, Bedtime Stories

List some of your favorite books. 

Love anything by Clare Poulson or Nichola Sparks, Love the Twilight Series, Harry Potter books and the Eragon books, Love the Work and the Glory, Undaunted.  I just love to read, mystery, history, sci-fi, love story, just hand me a book and I'll read it.

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? 

I am not a big fan of ice cream.  I really don't go crazy over dessert of any kind.

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Lotion, chapstick, lip gloss, tylenol, keys, wallet, address book, 5-pens and notepad.  Of course not money - I have teenagers.

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?

Karen didn't write anything so I wanted to use this space to give Karen a big THANK YOU for the past year.  Although I wasn't around, I could see how much time and effort you put into this auxiliary and we were lucky to have you as our president.

If any of the ladies want to leave a comment with their thoughts of thanks, feel free to do so.  I am sure Karen would appreciate it.  And maybe I can organize them into a little book or something.

Lady of the Week - Jesse Schmid

Birthday - April 4th

Family - Luke, husband, Gage (3 1/2 yrs), Berlin (2 yrs), Mason (2 monthsish)

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

He is in the Rookie class 2011

How long have you been married?

5 years, it will be 6 in March

Where did you grow up? 

I grew up in Cache Valley, moved around a lot when I lived there, but lived in Hyde Park, Hyrum and Smithfield mostly.

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

One that I love since I met my husband is going camping on the beach in Carlsbad, CA every year (or every other year).  And for Christmas Ever, we make lots and lots of good food, open pajamas and watch a new Christmas movie every year.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

These days I like to take a nap!  But I also love to read.

How do you spend your Saturdays? 

Usually cleaning!  It's one day I have help with the kids so I can just get cleaning!!! Sometimes it's spent in pajamas playing and watching movies with the kids!

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I do not currently work.  I am a stay at home mommy!

What is your most embarrassing moment? 

Can't think of one!!

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

I would definitely go to Tahiti and sit on a sandy beach for a couple weeks!  It would be a great place to relax!  Anywhere with sun and sand is okay with me!!!

List some of your favorite movies.

Next 3 Days, Yes Man, Nothing to Lose, Hangover

List some of your favorite books. 

Hunger Games is my current favorite

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? 

Cake Batter Ice Cream

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Wallet, chapstick, a diaper, bib, binkies, fruit snack and granola bars, and lots of recipes!

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?

I am so proud of my husband for finally getting to do what he loves and has always wanted to do!!!

Lady of the Week - Becky Barnes

Birthday - April 19

Family - Chad, husband, Coby (11 years) and Allie (2 monthsish)

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

4 years with Washington City, 2011 rookie class with CCFD

How long have you been married?

13 years

Where did you grow up? 

St. George/Fillmore

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

Going to cut our Christmas tree.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

Long, hot bath!

How do you spend your Saturdays? 

Catching up on laundry and cleaning the house.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I have worked for a medical practice in St. George for 12 years.  I work form home ever since we moved to Cedar City.

What is your most embarrassing moment? 

I have so many I can't think of just one!

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Ireland.  I have always wanted to go there.  It just looks beautiful.

List some of your favorite movies.

Pride and Prejudice (the 6 hour A & E version)

List some of your favorite books. 

The Dark Queen, The Long Walk by Slawomir Rawicz

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? 

Pistachio

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Not much.  Day planner, lotion, and chapstick.

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?

I love Cedar City and hope we live here for a long time.

Lady of the Week - Keeley Dawn Sophia Smith

 Keeley

 Kevin

The kids

Birthday - Sept 17

Family - My husband is Kevin Smith.  I have four children, Corbin is 9 (step-son), Cooper is 3 1/2, Caydence is 17 months, and Kimberly, our foster daughter, is 17 years old.

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

June 2011

How long have you been married?

I met Kevin when I was 13.  We started dating when I was 16.  We have been together for 8 years and married almost 5 years.

Where did you grow up? 

Cedar City!  Go CHS Redmen!!

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

We always open one present on Christmas Eve and it is always PJ's.  We always go look at the X-mas lights together.  We always stay up with the kids on New Years Eve and bring in the new year by banging on pots and pans.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

Read my book, or get on facebook.  LOL.  Breathe & relax & enjoy the quiet.  But that rarely ever happens with our kids LOL.

How do you spend your Saturdays? 

Hanging out with my family.  We love to camp, fish, walk our dogs, go to the lake & go boating when it is warm.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I'm a mommy & that job never ends! 24-7 7 days a week and nights too when they're sick LOL.

What is your most embarrassing moment? 

When I was pregnant, I sneezed and peed my pants at Wal-Mart.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Brazil because it's beautiful.  As long as it is with my family, really anywhere.

List some of your favorite movies.

Twilight, Breaking Dawn, Eclipse, New Moon, Notebook, P.S. I love you.  Oh ya, did I mention TWILIGHT LOL.

List some of your favorite books. 

Twilight Saga, Vampire Academy, Clockwork Angel

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? 

Depends on the mood I am in but I really like Cookies 'n Cream

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Diapers, wipes, cell phone, makeup, keys, wallet, bandaids, teething tablets, a bottle, sometimes my kids clothes, once my son even filled it with rocks.  Oh and my chihuahua sometimes.

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?
I love my husband more than anything and I support him 100% and I love that I can be a part of what he loves to do.

Lady of the Week - Lauren Nelson

Birthday - July 2

Family - Matt, Tasia - 5 yr old daughter, Skyler - 1 1/2 yr old son

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

June 2011

How long have you been married?

Been married for 5 years, together for 7

Where did you grow up? 

I grew up in Cedar City, UT & my husband grew up in Japan while his dad was in the Navy.

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

Every year for Christmas eve we get to open one present and it is always jammies.  Also for birthdays, we have to take a bite out of the cake and it always turns out to be a fun cake fight.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

LOL!! I don't know what I would do with a free hour!  Sadly, probably dishes or laundry or something.

How do you spend your Saturdays? 

Saturdays are our family days!  We always do a family adventure like a hike, go to the park, etc.  We usually try to do a fun dinner with friends.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I am finishing up school to become a Medical Transcriptionist.  When I finish school I will have the title of an MT.

What is your most embarrassing moment? 

I don't think I can narrow it down to just one or even a dozen.  But I can always count on my sweet husband & kids to point each and every one out!

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Japan.  I would love to see the world my husband grew up in.  He talks so highly about it.

List some of your favorite movies.

Center Stage, Finding Nemo, Gnomieo & Juliette, Tarzan...can you tell I'm a mom?!

List some of your favorite books. 

Anything from Judy Piculdt.  She is an amazing author.  And I jumped on the Twilight ban wagon!

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? 

Rainbow sherbert

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Diaper, some wipes, probably an old sippie, extra clothes for my kids, coupons, so many receipts I could start my own recycle center!

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?
I am so happy to be a part of this organization.  Being able to say that my husband is living out his dream is actually a dream come true to me!

Lady of the Week - Shantel Savage Warren

Birthday - August 21

Family - Bronson, Tenley and Kash

How long has your husband been a firefighter and how long serving with Cedar City?

July 2011

How long have you been married?

5 years

Where did you grow up? 

Cedar City, UT

Do you have a favorite family tradition? If so, what is it?

Camping with my mom and dad during the summer and riding 4-wheelers.

What do you like to do when you have an hour to yourself?

Clean my house or go shopping.

How do you spend your Saturdays? 

Running errands and taking care of my kids and husband.

Do you work? If so, where and what is your title?

I am a 1st grade teacher at East Elementary.

What is your most embarrassing moment? 

Can't think of one.

If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?

Hawaii.  I have never been there and I want to see it.

List some of your favorite movies.

Pretty Women, Sweet Home Alabama, Hangover

List some of your favorite books. 

Fancy Nancy (1st grade children's book), Chicken Soup for the Soul

What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? 

Cookie dough

What types of things would someone find in your purse?

Keys, wallet, mints, and a camera.

What is one thing about yourself that you want the ladies in the auxiliary to know?