Well we thoroughly enjoyed our Thanksgiving holiday and this past weekend. Thanksgiving was at Nick's house this year. We had so much fun! It was filled with lots of food, lots of talking, and lots of sport playing. I thought I was in okay shape since Ive been running here and there a little but Nick and I could barely move after playing so much. It was good to see friends from high school and play ball with them again! We also had the opportunity to attend our niece, Madison's baptism. It was so neat to be there for that. This past weekend was my mom's birthday and my sister came from Oklahoma for a visit. It was so fun and it went way too fast. Nick wasn't able to come home since finals are this week. We are both glad this semester is over. All of the girls went to lunch and then everyone minus Jules went to the movie Twilight. I have mixed feelings about it. I thought the acting was pretty pathetic and some of the special effects were a little cheesy but what can I say..I love the books so anything to do with it is still okay by me! Other than that we just played games and had a good time. I can't wait for Christmas and to be with family again so soon!

Weirdo Tag!

1. First things first, I chew my tongue. Most people know this but whenever I am doing some mindless task such as folding laundry or coloring or even sometimes playing the piano, I chew on my tongue. Like its gum!

2. I have the most sensitive nose in the world (anyone will vouch for me!) I don't like the smell of a lot of things so whenever anybody walks past me I hold my breath. I have done this for a long time and theres been a few times that I didn't hold my breath long enough and I have smelled some nasty stuff. So now, I hold it for quite awhile after they have passed me. I'm a weirdo I know!

3. My closet is color coded. I have to organize all of my clothes in the order of the rainbow. Not only my shirts though. I color code my pants as well! And lets not forget the shoes too!

4. Whenever I am shopping and I am trying jeans on and I come out to show anyone I stand on my tippy toes. For one, it makes me look skinnier and two, I have to visualize me wearing my tall heels.

5. When I cry..which is hardly ever. My face doesn't show any emotion at all before I cry. Tears will just start streaming. I've been told I don't have any emotions.

6. I sleep diagonal. Nick doesn't appreciate this very much. It is much more comfortable.

7. This one is good one! I hate wasting time..like blogging isn't wasting time right!? I hate taking long showers. I think it is a waste of time. Do the necessities and get out! I think the longest shower I have ever taken has been 15 minutes. I also don't really like using the restroom. Its another one of those time wasting things. I wait until I absolutely have to go! We're all freaks one way or another!

The ol' white camry of mine has over 300,000 miles on it! This was definitely a moment I've been waiting for. I still can't believe it is still running! It's just proof that you can't go wrong with a Toyota! I wish I had more to post than just the mileage on my car but I don't. I can't wait for Thanksgiving and Christmas to get here. I also can't wait for my sister (Lu) to get here so we can go to the Twilight movie!

Nick's Birthday!

Well there's not much to say but that my husband is amazing and is so fun to be with! I usually try to match everything with everything so Nick had said he wanted a batman cake (a little childish I know) so I decided to go with that color scheme. Nick's favorite present was a playstation 2 that I found for real cheap and he had no idea I was getting for him! He spent the night playing on it! Happy Birthday Nick!

Halloween Dinner!

I saw this on someone else's blog and thought it was festive and since we're all grown up and can't go trick or treating anymore I figured we had to celebrate it somehow! They are so simple to make! The recipie is on http://www.pickypalate.com/ Anyway..if you can't tell what they are, the hot dogs are wrapped in dough to be mummies and the apples have peanut buter and marshmellows for a mouth that is disgusting looking! I bet those of you who have kids might enjoy this!

Another baby blessing/wedding reception weekend!

This weekend was a lot of fun like last weekend. We were able to go to Idaho and spend time with both sides once again. We decided that we'd much rather have nothing going on so we can just relax and hang out with one side rather than being rushed the whole weekend trying to get to another event! We stayed with my parents Friday night and hung out with everyone and then we went to Nick's to help get things ready for the open house saturday night. The open house went well and it was fun to see everyone again. Sunday morning we headed over to our long lost friend Ashley Petersen's ward to hear her speak on her mission. She did wonderful and we wished that we had had more time to talk with her and our friends but we then were off to my sister's new house (which is looking so cute!) for Casen's baby blessing. We had fun chattin with everyone and we ate some good food! What else makes a better weekend then family/friends/and food!?

Allison,Niki, Kara, Me, Reagan at the open house..I hate getting stuck in the front!

Sara, Tiff, Cindy, Ashley, Me...everyone together again!

Ericka and baby Casen and Adrie

Kira and Nick

Eventful Weekend!

We had such an awesome weekend! We were able to go to Kyle's wedding /sealing here in Logan, (Nick's brother)my niece, Jasmine's baptism, and her little brother Garrett's baby blessing. We were so excited for it and we were not let down! It was fun to spend time with both sides in the same weekend! Friday night most of Nick's family came to Logan to set up for the luncheon and we had Matt and Kara and the kids stay with us which was really fun. We got up early the next morning to get everyone ready (including the bride) for the big day. The sealing was beautiful and as soon as we took a few pictures Nick and I were on our way to Gunnison Utah! I had only been there once before but Nick had never been there. Jasmine had asked me to give a talk at the baptism so I was real nervous for that but luckily it turned out okay. After she was baptized and confirmed, little Garrett was blessed in his awesome white tux that even had a coat tail! So cute! Nick and I decided to stay over night at my sisters in Gunnison (thanks Jules!) and went to sacrament meeting with them and headed over to see the Manti temple since I had never been there in person. Nick had already been there but randomly forgot..it was a long time ago! We took a bunch of pics there, oh my! It is such a gorgeous temple! Nick says next time we get married we should get married there! We took over 85 pictures this weekend! Don't worry, I won't post them all!

Dumb Post but it's a Post!!

When life doesn't give you a lot of things to post you just have to take what you can get. Since school has started it has been rather busy. Nick will be finishing his CNA class next week and we both will be glad it is over. This last week he hasn't been home before 9:00p.m. every night! As much as I hated the humidity in Oklahoma, I am having withdrawals from my sister and her kids and the reason is probably because I know my mom is hanging out with them right now! Well the latest for us is nothing too exciting but I did redo an old dresser! I see all these talented people take something crappy looking and make it look so good so I thought I'd give it a try. It was definitely a learning experience but I am happy how it turned out for my very first project like that! Hopefully here in the next little bit I will be able to have something that is worth posting and worth for you 2 people out there to read. For now, this it what you get!

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I won't make this a super long post about having the opportunity of going to the Twin Falls temple open house since almost everyone I know in Idaho has already been but it was a neat experience and it was so nice having at least half of my family there. We also celebrated my neice's (Kira) birthday after and went to a park and had good food and cake! The following weekend we went to Idaho again for good ole fair week! I love fair and you know you'll probably see almost everyone you know there. It was fun and it was good to see some old friends and catch up with them. I didn't take any pictures from fair because usually if you've been once you know what its like and it doesn't change much from year to year! Now we are just getting ready for school to start...for Nick that is! It is going to be very weird for me not interacting with students and people my age all day. I have been going to school all my life and it will definitely be an adjustment! Nick keeps telling me I need to get a hobby so I'll have something to do while he has to do homework..So if you have any suggestions for a new hobby let me know!! (NOT SCRAPBOOKING..its just not my thing, not creative enough)



Girls only picture! Grandma, Mom holding Kira, Ericka, Lora, Me!
Caleb enjoyed Kiras birthday just as much as she did!! He had some fun with those party hats!


Me and Nick in front of the temple!

Oklahoma!

Well, I had the opportunity to go visit my sister and her kids in Oklahoma this past week. It was so fun to see her and her kids. I loved just being able to sit and talk with her. I hadn't see them since my wedding and it was so fun to play with the kids. They are amazing! Layla is all girl and loves to play dress up and house! Dillon is the most optimistic, energized, crazy kid. He is always trying to make sure everyone is happy. I can't believe how well mannered these kids are. They were always saying thank you to everything and please to everything. We went garage sale shopping one day and Lu bought a toy gun that was 50 cents and Dillon loved it and was so appreciative for it! I still am so amazed at how grown up they act! The humidity was definitely a new experience for me and I have to admit I am not a fan! Luckily we were in the pool the majority of the time. I had such a great time and wish we lived closer to each other so we could play more! I am glad to be back in the dry land and to see Nick. I am so glad I was able to spend some time with my sister. Thanks Lu and Doug!!