~Alive~

Yes, believe it or not… we are still alive and well! I know, I stopped blogging in the middle of the month… but it has just been hectic! We have been tested and tried the past few weeks, but hopefully all the stress will be over later this week! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, surrounded by awesome family! We had dinner at Justin’s grandparents house with his Great- Grandparents, Grandparents, Parents, Sister and her family, and Aunt and her family. Jill, Mark, and Kameron were able to bring their little new addition… and she is adorable! We really hope she will be a permanent part of the family as soon as possible!
We decided on trying Wal-Mart madness Thanksgiving night… didn’t get what we wanted, but had fun with Brit shopping for the kids. Luckily I got home, and got the same deal on amazon that we were looking for!
I have been working on decorating… I just haven’t gotten it all done yet. I guess the Holly Jolly spirit really hasn’t hit me quite yet. It took me 4 days to get the ambition to get the tree decorated… but it finally got done. I attempted (and succeeded) to decorate it by myself while Justin was at work, but this will be the last year that I decorate the tree by myself!
After 4 years of using Justin’s parent’s old tree…. it cratered so we had to buy a new one this year. We had enough height for a 9 ft tree, so that’s what we wanted.  We should have known it was going to be a pain the day we bought it… Justin just knew it would fit in the car! (For those of you who have been to Costco recently, it’s the 9 ft tree that they have… and the box is HUGE!) We bought the tree, and took it to the car (mind you, I tried to talk Justin into taking the truck). After attempting to fit it in the trunk… and it not working… we resorted to the back seat. Justin was on one side of the car, trying to force the box into the back seat, and I was in the inside, trying to push the seat cushions down so that the box would fit. It probably took about 15 minutes of pushing, and a lot of praying that it finally fit. I’m sure we were a sight to behold though… (thankfully no one was in there car secretly taping us, so we didn’t’ end up on AFV… yet).
Anyways, it is decorated and I didn’t fall of the stool, and I also didn’t push the tree down like I thought I was going to. Tomorrow hopefully the outside lights will be put up…. If my Grinch of a Husband will put them up for me (just kidding, he’s a pretty good sport!) Until we get the rest of the Christmas stuff up… a picture of the tree will have to suffice : )

Night!

Day 13

I'm grateful for fasting and prayer, and for the answers it brings when faced with tough decisions!

Day 12

Sisters--- seriously, I don't know what I would do without my sisters (and brother of course). Today was a fun day making sadie shirts for Nat, with Natalie and Annie--- Rachel, it would have been fun with you here too! ;) I'm grateful for my sisters, and the fun girl times we have together!

Day 11

Tonight I'm grateful for date nights! Justin took me to Puss in Boots in RS tonight... low and behold... Our friends Annie and Dan were there to watch the same movie! Here's to date nights, and suprises!

Day 10

Tonight, I'm grateful for Charlie's Angles, Grey's Anatomy, and Bones. Giving me something to look forward to for the night :) I'm also grateful for the fact that my kitchen is clean, laundry finally done, and clothes ironed :) What a great day!

Day 9

Ok, so call me lazy, addicted, or whatever you want, but tonight, I'm thankful for the internet. I know I spend alot of time on the internet, especially when Justin isn't home, but it keeps me sane! I'm thankful that I'm able to keep in contact with friends and family over the net. I'm thankful for craft blogs, Online shows (since my DVR can't handle everthing on Thursday night), facebook, and our blog :)

Day 8

Tonight, I'm extremely grateful for Justin and my jobs. We are both so lucky to have good jobs. Even though I would love to be a stay at home mom, I am grateful for my job, and for the sanity it gives me. I seriously think I would die staying home every day at this point in my life!

Day 7

I am thankful for my nice warm house. We have had so many problems the past few years, keeping our house warm, thanks to the dumb furnace guys, that it is really nice this year to have a nice warm house! We may not have the biggest, cleanest, most elegant house on the block, but I'm so grateful to have a house of our own! We've been able to make it nicer the past few years by painting, adding on the porch, adding shelves to closets, pouring concrete.. etc, and its really becoming OUR HOME.

Day 6

I am grateful for general, and stake conference. I was able to attend stake conference today and  listen to the messages that were taught. I am grateful for the opportunity that I have to listen to our leaders who have the inspiration to lead and guide us. I am greatful for the talks that they prepared, and how I swear, every time I hear a talk, it was made just for me.

I'm also grateful for my Silhouette..... I'm getting Christmas presents done :)

Day 5

Today, I'm grateful for good memories. Seeing all of my old friends today, has brought back some really great memories! Thanks guys! And congrats to Annie and Dan! You guys are such a cute couple! We are so happy for the both of you!

Day 4

I am thankful for good family and friends. I seriously have no idea what I'd do without them! Justin and I have so many wonderful examples in our lives! With Annie and Dan's wedding tomorrow, its been really fun to catch up with old friends! Not only that, but because of my dad's birthday last week, I was able to see my whole family at once! Justin and I feel so blessed to live so close to our wonderful families, and we are also blessed to have such great friends!

Day Three

I attended a Women's Conference tonight. It was about empowering yourself, no matter what your trials in life are. I feel like I have trials in my life, but I also know that I have a very blessed life. I am thankful for a healthy body, and for the feeling of self worth that I own. I am grateful for who I am, and who I am shaping myself to become.

Day 2

I am thankful for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am thankful for a modern day prophet to lead and guide us. I’m grateful for the Book of Mormon, the prophet Joseph Smith, and for the pioneers who traveled so far to build this beautiful temple. I am thankful for the temple, and for the opportunity I have to be sealed with my husband forever.


I am a especially grateful for a Father in Heaven, who hears every one of my prayers. I am grateful for the comfort and guidance that he sends me every single day, and for the unconditional love that he has for me.

A Month of Thanks

Ok, its high time that I write out some of the things that I am thankful for.

Day One:

I am thankful for this man. He is the best. Just tonight, we sat on the couch watching a show together, and he totally laughed, so hard he snorted, and it totally made my night. He builds me things, cleans, does laundry, irons…  And the best part about him, he has the biggest heart. He makes me smile when I have my rough days, and he is always there for me. He is pretty much the best ever. I love you Justin!