A view from the cabin door:
Friday, January 20, 2012
Youth Retreat
While the Youth were still out of school, our ward put on a youth retreat up in the mountains. Since I work with the Beehives, I got to go. I had my first experience driving a minivan full of kids (first time driving one in general, too). I jokingly told Jeff, I can officially be a mom now. Hah. And no, I am NOT pregnant. The kids played some games and we had a great fireside by the Stake Patriarch, the bishop, and each of the classes. I played “The Game of Things” for the first time and decided I love it. It was so beautiful up there. Last year they had a bunch of snow, but this year it was in the 60’s and beautiful. I only got a couple pictures from up there, but it was nice to be away from the city and the kids had a blast.
A view from the cabin door:
A view from the cabin door:
New Year's Eve
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We went to our friends The Durr’s for New Year’s Eve festivities. We played some games and ate lots of snacks and chatted with friends. At midnight I got a sweet kiss from my hubby. Then we lit a lantern and let it fly into the sky, making lots of jokes about it crashing and burning…but it didn’t. We played Fruit Ninja on the Kinect into the morning and brought in another promising year: 2012.
The lantern being lit:
All the girls:
We went to our friends The Durr’s for New Year’s Eve festivities. We played some games and ate lots of snacks and chatted with friends. At midnight I got a sweet kiss from my hubby. Then we lit a lantern and let it fly into the sky, making lots of jokes about it crashing and burning…but it didn’t. We played Fruit Ninja on the Kinect into the morning and brought in another promising year: 2012.
The lantern being lit:
All the girls:
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Christmas in Seattle
Three days after coming home from MO, we hopped on a plane and flew up to Seattle. This was the first time all of Jeff’s siblings had been together in over 2 years and will be the only Christmas together for another 2 years to come since the twins will be leaving on missions this summer. It was a very full house but good for me to get to know everyone better since 2 of the siblings were on missions last year when we got married. We got to relax for a couple days while everyone got their presents ready.
On Christmas Eve we went up to Jeff’s uncle Scott’s house, per tradition in their family. We had an amazing dinner and then the cousins all act out the Nativity. Jeff’s family also started a new tradition of making ugly sweaters for each other. We each drew a name and “created” an ugly sweater. We opened them at Scott’s house, so we had an audience. It was so funny (see pictures below). When we got home, Santa came and we stayed up late opening presents. We took some family pictures on Monday and I flew out that night. It sucks having a job sometimes… Jeff returned to me on Wednesday. Another successful Christmas.
On Christmas Eve we went up to Jeff’s uncle Scott’s house, per tradition in their family. We had an amazing dinner and then the cousins all act out the Nativity. Jeff’s family also started a new tradition of making ugly sweaters for each other. We each drew a name and “created” an ugly sweater. We opened them at Scott’s house, so we had an audience. It was so funny (see pictures below). When we got home, Santa came and we stayed up late opening presents. We took some family pictures on Monday and I flew out that night. It sucks having a job sometimes… Jeff returned to me on Wednesday. Another successful Christmas.
Christmas in Missouri
Long time, no post! It has been a very busy past month. We were very lucky this year to make it to both Missouri and Seattle around Christmas. We went to MO the weekend before Christmas. It was a very quick trip but so much fun! We flew to Salt Lake and got on the same plane as my brother, David. Our plane didn’t land until after 11pm, but I really wanted to go to Branson while were visiting. So my parents picked us up and we just started driving down. We spent the night in Springfield so that we could start our day at one of my favorite restaurants, Lambert’s. It was just as great as I remembered it and Jeff got his first experience with “thrown rolls.” Then we went to Silver Dollar City to see the beautiful Christmas lights and get in a bunch of rides with no lines! We drove home that same night.
Saturday we went and visited my grandparents and opened our Christmas presents since we wouldn’t be there on Christmas. I got to see a couple of my church friends that night and catch up.
Sunday we went to church and then had an open house for our 1 year anniversary!! We got to eat the top of our cake and Dave finally felt like he got to be a part of the wedding by eating some as well. My friend Rachael drove 4 hours to come visit me that night and catch up too. It was a great trip! We left MO at 4 in the morning on Monday and I went straight from the airport to work… Needless to say, it was a very long day but so worth it to go visit my friends and family.
Saturday we went and visited my grandparents and opened our Christmas presents since we wouldn’t be there on Christmas. I got to see a couple of my church friends that night and catch up.
Sunday we went to church and then had an open house for our 1 year anniversary!! We got to eat the top of our cake and Dave finally felt like he got to be a part of the wedding by eating some as well. My friend Rachael drove 4 hours to come visit me that night and catch up too. It was a great trip! We left MO at 4 in the morning on Monday and I went straight from the airport to work… Needless to say, it was a very long day but so worth it to go visit my friends and family.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
BYU Graduation
I can't believe I graduated a year ago! Right now I was finishing up my last set of finals as an undergrad...
Ok. So this picture isn't from a year ago, but for a good reason. First, there is no winter graduation at BYU.(These pictures were taken in May when we went back up to Utah for Bry & Katlyn's wedding. Luckily my cute husband still had his cap and gown from summer graduation.) Second, I was rushing home so I could do this:
Regardless, I can't believe it has been a year. I actually kind of miss BYU and really learning valuable things! I don't miss finals or homework though!
Ok. So this picture isn't from a year ago, but for a good reason. First, there is no winter graduation at BYU.(These pictures were taken in May when we went back up to Utah for Bry & Katlyn's wedding. Luckily my cute husband still had his cap and gown from summer graduation.) Second, I was rushing home so I could do this:
Regardless, I can't believe it has been a year. I actually kind of miss BYU and really learning valuable things! I don't miss finals or homework though!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Christmas is in the House
Last week I was helping set up for the ward Christmas party and we found TONS of decorations under the stage at church. We had 4 different trees, but all of them were missing something. They were going to throw away this tree because it wasn't very big and the stand was missing. However, I decided to take it home to Christmafy our apartment. It was great because we didn't want to buy a tree to fit our very tiny space because later we would have to buy a bigger one, and we aren't going to be home around Christmas anyway. However, I still really wanted one. So this was perfect! I got a bunch of lights and ornaments they were throwing away too! So Merry Christmas to us!
The best part was that I didn't tell Jeff I had got it. I was planning on setting it up while he was at school, but scheduling didn't work out. I couldn't take it any more so I made him go in the bathroom to get ready and told him he couldn't come out til I said so. It was great. He was super surprised and even happier when I told him I got it all for FREE!
The best part was that I didn't tell Jeff I had got it. I was planning on setting it up while he was at school, but scheduling didn't work out. I couldn't take it any more so I made him go in the bathroom to get ready and told him he couldn't come out til I said so. It was great. He was super surprised and even happier when I told him I got it all for FREE!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Christmas Party Weekend
Well this weekend was quite busy with 3 Christmas parties, but it was a lot of fun too!
Friday night we had the Drayson Center Christmas Party. It was a formal event where they had a nice dinner and a group performed the story of Jesus' birth with some beautiful songs. They also had an acapella group {that one of the dentists from my office was in and I had no idea!} sing a Christmas arrangement. It was very nice but I wasn't able to get any pictures from the event.
We left that party early to make it to our church Christmas party. The theme was "Christmas in Nauvoo". They had the gym set up like a town square with a bunch of different stations. There was story-time with Emma, a bakery, post office to write missionaries letters, pioneer games, tin shop to make ornaments, edible bricks, and a cool rubber band gun game. Everyone had a great time and of course we had great cobbler for dessert!
Saturday was my office Christmas party! Our boss has been planning it for awhile but decided to keep it a secret from us. She texted us the night before to tell us what to wear: exercise clothes and stuff to freshen up for dinner. All of us girls met at one house and she texted us the address at noon and we had to be there by 12:30. We pull up and see her Pilates studio. We had a private session with the trainer that was so much fun. I actually got to do it for 2 hours because we had to go in 2 groups because there weren't enough machines {see pictures below}. It was a great workout and I want to go back! After that she sent us to Kelly's Spa at the Mission Inn in Riverside. They made us drinks and let us sit in the "relaxation room" for a bit and then we all got 50 minute massages. The best massage I have ever had! We got ready from there and had dinner at Mario's Place across the street, where our spouses met us and we met up with the dentists. We had a great 4 course meal that included huge steaks! After, we all walked around the Mission Inn to see the pretty Christmas lights. It was so much fun! Great weekend to get us in the Christmas Spirit.
Friday night we had the Drayson Center Christmas Party. It was a formal event where they had a nice dinner and a group performed the story of Jesus' birth with some beautiful songs. They also had an acapella group {that one of the dentists from my office was in and I had no idea!} sing a Christmas arrangement. It was very nice but I wasn't able to get any pictures from the event.
We left that party early to make it to our church Christmas party. The theme was "Christmas in Nauvoo". They had the gym set up like a town square with a bunch of different stations. There was story-time with Emma, a bakery, post office to write missionaries letters, pioneer games, tin shop to make ornaments, edible bricks, and a cool rubber band gun game. Everyone had a great time and of course we had great cobbler for dessert!
Saturday was my office Christmas party! Our boss has been planning it for awhile but decided to keep it a secret from us. She texted us the night before to tell us what to wear: exercise clothes and stuff to freshen up for dinner. All of us girls met at one house and she texted us the address at noon and we had to be there by 12:30. We pull up and see her Pilates studio. We had a private session with the trainer that was so much fun. I actually got to do it for 2 hours because we had to go in 2 groups because there weren't enough machines {see pictures below}. It was a great workout and I want to go back! After that she sent us to Kelly's Spa at the Mission Inn in Riverside. They made us drinks and let us sit in the "relaxation room" for a bit and then we all got 50 minute massages. The best massage I have ever had! We got ready from there and had dinner at Mario's Place across the street, where our spouses met us and we met up with the dentists. We had a great 4 course meal that included huge steaks! After, we all walked around the Mission Inn to see the pretty Christmas lights. It was so much fun! Great weekend to get us in the Christmas Spirit.
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