Holiday Fun

Since I have some time now that finals are over to write on our blog I thought I'd take the opportunity while I had it. Christmas was a lot of fun this year. On Christmas Eve Blake and I went to my parents house where all my siblings and their families had gathered. This was the last year that we decided to all get together for Christmas since all of their little families are growing and they're starting traditions of their own. Anyway, we had the nice, traditional dinner that night and then went to see the lights around town... we didn't even make it into town before all the kids fell asleep. We adults enjoyed the lights (and quite) anyway. When we got back to the house we had a special visitor come and see the kids... yep, Santa made a special stop at my parents house with the kids' Christmas p.j.'s in tow. Most of the kids really liked Santa, but little Jack wasn't too sure about some big guy in a red suit and started to cry (he's so cute even when he's crying). After that we tried to get the kids settled down to go to bed... yeah that was fun... Anyway, Grandma and Grandpa had a sleepover with the older kids upstairs while the parents got things put together downstairs, and then played games because their kids were asleep. That was fun! The next morning the kids got up and were excited to see the presents that Santa left, and we all had a great time opening gifts and being excited with the kids. We also had a very yummy breakfast, and then just chilled for awhile. Blake and I left for a few hours to go to Inkom where his grandparents live for some time with his family, and with all the snow it made for an interesting ride. We came back to my parents house for a few more hours to be with my grandma and then left for Blake's parents house to have Christmas with his parents. We got too spoiled, but enjoyed our time there watching Mama Mia! (I love that show!) So that was our Christmas break, pretty busy but soooo much fun to be with family. For New Years we'll be partying with some good friends of ours and that promises to be a fun night. After that it is on to my final semester of school! I'm actually excited for this semester because it's my last. Blake has been getting things together to go to school in the fall, and it will be nice to change roles for awhile. I hope the Holiday's were and will be great for all of you!

Being sick is no bueno!

I hardly ever post pictures on my blog, and thankfully, this is no exception! This story is a warning for everyone else who has yet to get the stomach flu.
So, I'm feeling all fine and dandy on Saturday and decide to go Christmas shopping (yea! all of it's done!), after Christmas shopping Blake and I go with my parents to Twin Falls for Jack's first birthday (Jack is my nephew). Still, I'm doin good. We get home later that night, and run to my parents house to trade a few food items (they needed potatoes, I needed jello, it all worked out). We get home, and exhausted, go to bed.
I woke up about 2:30 with my stomach aching soooooo bad. After about 45 minutes of tossing and turning I finally throw-up. Thinking that I'd feel better after that I went to bed. No such luck... I woke up an hour later with the same problem, and from then on I never got sleep cause I was pretty sick. Finally, after nothing was working to make me feel better, Blake and I went to an urgent care place.
The P.A. assistant decided that I needed a shot of medication (AHHHHH!!!! All of you should know me well enough that I don't handle needles well at all!). The nurse comes in to give me the shot, so I roll up my sleeve... no such luck exists in my world. I had to get the shot in the hip, and let me say holy ouch that hurts! Apparently, that didn't sit too well with me and I got up to go to the sink, but didn't make it before passing out on the floor. Poor Blake was scared to death and called out for some help.
We finally left the urgent care place (not before I passed out two more times and threw-up a few more times) with me being drowsy from the medication (that's the one good thing about that shot). I was able to sleep for a few hours, but woke up still feeling yucky. I got in one more good passing out/throw-up session in and then tried to go to bed. On a side note, the prescription meds they gave me, were not the easiest to take and I'll just leave it at that. Anyway, I woke up the next morning a little weak, but other than that perfectly fine.
Yea for an illness that doesn't last long! Anyway, my warning is this... keep away from people who have it, and don't try to use conventional things to settle your stomach, they won't work. You are better off just to go to the urgent care place with the start of symptoms rather than wait it out.
Luckily, Blake didn't catch it...yet, which is amazing because he was by my side every minute. He didn't complain once when getting thrown-up on (I had no control at these moments because I was just coming to from passing out), or having to clean it up. I have such a wonderful husband! He was sooooo caring!

Thanksgiving Weekend and Christmas wishes

I realized I haven't posted anything new in a while, so I thought I'd better say something. Our life really isn't that exciting right now, because it involves work and school and that's about it. However, this last week had no school (also no homework done which should have been done...whoops), and not as much work. We spent Thanksgiving Day with Blake's family in Shelley. We had a very yummy dinner and then sat and talked and played games, which sounds a lot like my family so it wasn't really too hard to transition to different family traditions. Also, I love Blake's family, they're so much fun and love to have a good time. My siblings also came to town (or surrounding areas) to be with their in-laws, and we got to hang out for a little while which was a lot of fun. It can get kinda crazy with six kids that are all 3 or younger running around, but it was good. I love to see my nieces and nephews, because they all recognize me and are so happy to see me, it makes me feel loved. :- ) Anyway, I did go shopping the day after, but I wasn't one of those crazy people that got up at four to go (apologies if any of you did go that early, but I still think you're crazy! ;- )). We started shopping just after 9 and we were able to get a lot of decorations and lights for our apartment (why I didn't think ahead and hit the after Christmas sales last year I don't remember). After all the family left on Sunday, we were able to put up our Christmas Tree, and the other decorations we had. Our apartment looks so festive and I love it! That was our fun Thanksgiving Holiday, and I hope you all had a fun one too. Since I'm not very efficient with cards, I'll wish you all a very Merry Christmas here in our blog. I hope you all know how much we love you and hope nothing but good things for you all. Please keep in touch anyway you can! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

I got tagged!

Tag from my friend Ben...who thinks my last name is Hummus ;- P

My 5 favorite restaurants:
Texas Roadhouse
Wingers
Spaghetti Factory
Olive Garden
Red Lobster

5 things I did yesterday:
went to class (French Revolution...blah)
went to work
fed missionaries
went visiting teaching
went to Blake's parents house to drop off/pick up some things

5 things I look forward to:
GRADUATING IN MAY!!!!!
getting a better job
my sister and her family coming for Thanksgiving
Christmas season
a night with the girls next week

5 things I love about fall:
the colors
my birthday
soups
cooling down from the summer
sweaters

5 things on my wish list:
a good job
kids (not for awhile though)
two new tires for my car
washer and dryer
full-body massage

5 favorite things to do:
read
watch movies
play games (indoor or outdoor, doesn't matter)
spend time with family and friends
go to the Temple

Now I tag...
Sarah (because apparently she's bored) ;- )
Barbara
George

Busy, Busy, Busy

It's been crazy busy for Blake and I the last few weeks, and that's the reason I haven't posted anything for awhile. Blake has been working hard as ever and enjoying his time off with friends and family. He also finds time to help me out by doing chores around our home, which I appreciate very, very much. I have been reading, doing papers, working, and trying to be social. I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel with school in that next semester I will be taking my seminar class along with another one of my choice, and an internship. I'm really excited that I got this internship because it's the only one for the department and I was able to get it! My luck usually isn't that good, so I was pretty shocked. Anyway, that's the readers digest version of what's going on in our lives right now. I have to say that since yesterday was elections (for which I had to work a 13 hour day), I have to say my two cents on some things since I can say whatever I want on my blog :- ) One, is yes, I was not an Obama supporter. Two, yes, I wasn't that thrilled with McCain either. It was choosing the lesser of two evils in my opinion. But, I also have hope that Obama will do what is right, and that if he doesn't the other two branches of government will keep things in check. That's what I love about our country and our forefathers. They knew that a country ruled by one person and even one group of people would not work. I know that they were inspired of God as to how to form this country. I also put my faith in God to know that whatever may come, whether it's a result of our president or not, He is in control. Be still and know that he's God. He will do what he can for this country he created as long as it's inhabitants do their part. I must also say that I'm pleased that the controversial Proposition 8 of California was able to pass. Everyone should have the rights of marriage, but God has said that marriage is between a man and a woman, and I'm not about to go against what God has defined. This proposition was also important to me because I was able to see the balance of power play out. The Judicial Branch made gay marriage legal without the authority to do so, and it was interesting to see that when the decision was placed in the hands of the people of the state that they chose something different. Anyway, that's a little more than two cents, but oh well, at least my opinion has been shared. God bless America.

Girls Night

Every so often (we try for monthly, sometimes doesn't happen) some of my friends and I go out and go to breakfast, dinner, or dessert. Last night we met at Applebee's for dessert, and man it was so funny. Katie, George, Crystal, and I sat there long after our desserts were half-eaten and talked and laughed. After we had worn out our welcome at Applebee's they came over to my new apartment, and we ended up talking for another hour. Our conversations are mostly random and jump from topic to topic, but there are some benefits to talking about random stuff. For example, Crystal and her husband are moving and now have an extra washer and dryer which she has so nicely now offered to me! yea!!! Crystal was also looking for a better job, and George was able to tell her about where she works and the benefits of that place. It works out quite nicely for all of us to help each other out. It's also good to catch up on everybody's news, like Katie who is less than two months away from delivering her second son. George's brother got married. Crystal is going to be moving and perhaps changing jobs. As for me, pretty much more of the same, chugging along with school and work. Anyway, since I know they read my blog I'll just say thanks to you three for all the fun times, and that I'm always looking forward to being with you all. The only damper is those who can't come cause they live in far away places like Utah and Ohio. And Sarah, since I know you read my blog, that especially means you cause you always make me laugh with your comments on my blog, so it stinks that I can't hear them on a regular basis. :- )
I also have to give loves to my husband, who doesn't mind at all that I go out with the girls every so often, and even went to help his mom clean house! What a great guy I have! Sorry for the mushiness, but hey, we love each other what can I say!

my randomness

So Christine tagged me to list 6 random facts about myself...it's a lot harder than you think. My life is an open book and there is not much that is not known about me, but I'll give it a try....

1. I'm a lefty, and I love it! (except for when I smear ink as I'm writing)
2. I hate Ross dress for less cause they don't carry my shoe size, RUDE!
3. I've never broken a bone (knock on wood), just hyper-extended both my knees and sprained my ankle pretty good.
4. I didn't get me first kiss until I was 20, and I'm grateful that I waited that long, but mad that it was with a jerk of a boy. I'm also grateful that me and my husband didn't kiss a lot of other people before we met.
5. I absolutely HATE IT when people pop their knuckles! It's like nails on a chalkboard!
6. I also hate whip cream (unless it's mixed in with other stuff), it taste like sweet, watery air. bleh!

Anyway, that's my six random facts. Not too surprising, eh. I'm a pretty average person, nothing too extraordinary or anything. But I do love my life and what I've done with it. I've done exciting things and had awesome opportunities come my way that some will never see. I have a wonderful, loving husband, an awesome, fun job, and some amazingly wonderful family and friends (both mine and Blake's). Just because my life doesn't seem glamorous cause I'm not clamoring for the lime light doesn't mean it has been fun or interesting. I love it! :- )