Pre-Thanksgiving Thanks

So around this time of year is when you are supposed to think of everything that you are grateful for. I was thinking in the shower of how blessed both Chris and I are and wanted to share some of the many things that we are grateful for.
-Gospel of the Church
-Family, with out their support we wouldn't be here today.
-Chris getting an awesome Internship at a CPA Accounting firm, with the chance that he might be hired on full time.
-Chris getting a high score on his GMAT so that he can get into the Masters of Accounting Program at Weber State.
-Me still having a job in a housing market that is a little scary right now.
-Friends that are so much fun to hang out with at any time and any age.
-Being able to live in a country where we are able to enjoy the little things- driving a car, going to school, and worshiping how we feel is right.
-Having a place to live with heat and water.
-Being able to enjoy a dinner and movie with each other.
-A spouse that will love and understand you no matter how crazy you may sound at times.
-Someone to laugh at all the same things as you, even if they really aren't that funny, but to you they are hilarious.
-Cute little babies that are so cuddly- Two sisters are having babies and I am sooooo excited.
-Food to eat on Thanksgiving and every other day of the year.
Just a small list of all the things that I/we are grateful for. Hope everyone has a HAPPY THANKSGIVING. It is in the top two of my favorite holidays. :)

Salmon Trip Pics

So Chris and I went to Salmon this summer and I am just now getting to posting them. Yes I am a slacker- but it took a while to actually download them from the camera.
Enjoy!

We stayed the first night of our trip in Lava Hot Springs. It was really fun, we floated this little river that goes right through the town and we had a couples massage. I think that I can totally talk him into it again. Then we got to float in the Mineral pools that were right outside out hotel in the yard. It was great.


Here is a view of the room- it was not the nicest. But I made sure that we had the huge jacuzzi tub (a must) and if you look closely you can see the nook where the toilet was (along the back wall to the right). Yes it was all in one room. So whoever was on the bed could see the person's knees who was using the comode at anytime of the day. Lovely.

This is Chris and Aidan my sisters Stacie's son. He is so freakin' cute.


Here is Erik being the HULK! Can you tell with the jammies.

Aunt Linds and Erik and Aidan. How can you resist those faces?! Expecially when the mistakenly call you Mama. :)

This is what the boys did everytime we were near water- Throw rocks.


The rock throwing didn't help Chris catch any fish- but he had a little buddy near by to cheer him up.


Chris being eater by the Grizzly bear.


Me kissing the Salmon salmon.


The wild goats on the side of the road.


Even though it was a crazy long drive it was worth the beautiful scenery and seeing my sister, her kids and husband and her cute house. This is from their back porch. We ate dinner outside almost every night. It was perfect.


This is looking down on the town of Salmon. They are so high on the hill we saw a few deer in the back yard while we were watching the Olympics on TV.

Halloween Party

Nick and Natalie had a Halloween last Saturday and it was really fun. Everyone dressed up and we carved pumpkins ate yummy food and watched Van Helsing. It was a fun night.
Chris and I wanted to be the robots from the Year 2000- from Flight of the Conchords. I thought that we didn't too bad considering we made the costumes ourselves


Chris was Jemain and I was Brett.


We're doing the Robot and the Robo-boogie, Yes Affirmative.


Me ripping off Chris's head and Arms. I am Strong!


Chris's retaliation


Pirate Jeremy and his Wench Jen


Nate and Jen the Scarecrows


Nick and Nat the 'Smores


Our Pumpkins- Mine was a scary tree and Chris's was a crazy face.

Is it Just Me?!

So I recently got my hair done. I love it when you go and you get the new color and the hair wash and they do it all cute. Then a week later you see split ends!!!! How is it that I just spent $70 on a cut and a color and I can see a split end on a single hair?! Granted I did say that I just wanted a trim (I am trying to grow my hair back out) but that does not mean you barely do the job. I have shaved more hair off my legs- sorry for those reading this that are grossed out. But I had to make a point. Man, I just needed to vent. I was just hoping that I wasn't the only one that got jipped out of a "real" haircut.
Thanks for letting me clear my head.

TAG! You're it!

I just got my first tag by Jill- so everyone be prepared to know me better. :)

10 Years ago I was....
1. Starting my Sophmore year at Copper Hills and so mad that I didn't get to take Drivers Ed 1st quarter.
2. Hanging out with my friends at JJ's house.
3. Getting ready to go on my first date- Hey JJ! How was Sadies?!
4. Working at my first job with Crystal.
5. Growing out my HIDEOUS short hair. Apparently, I should never try to have hair like Faith Hill in the music video "This Kiss"

5 Things on my To Do List.....
1. Do homework for online class- Check
2. Get a friend a wedding gift since her reception was last night. Yikes.
3. Drop Chris off at Lagoon with Nick and Nat for a night of fun.
4. Go to Fantastic Friday with my sister and make a cute wall clock.
5. Pick Chris up- and if they are still at Lagoon ride Re-Entry. I love it.

5 Snacks I love....
1. Beef Jerky
2. Popcorn
3. Apples, peaches, fruit in general- but NOT bananas.
4. Red Mango, with Mangos, strawberries, and moochi.
5. Chips, salsa, guacamole, and queso dip.
6. Artichoke Dip
7. Bread and oilve oil and balsamic vinegar
Can you tell I love to eat?

5 Thing I Would do If I had a Million Bucks
1. Get a decent car with excellent gas mileage- by decent I mean automatic window, locks and heated seats, sun roof, cd/ipod player and big enough for a family- one day.
2. Buy a house- free and clear, and a rental property.
3. Put money away for kids school.
4. Put money away for retirement.
5. Take all the families on a sweet vacation- all inclusive and awesome.

5 Places I lived....
1. West Jordan
2. South Jordan
3. Logan
4. Sugarhouse.
5. O-town. Ogden

5 Jobs I have Had....
1. Fashion Bug- I will never work at a clothes store again.
2. Sunsations- The BEST JOB EVER for a high school girl.
3. My Man Job- I made Lay-Z-Boy parts at night with a bunch of strange college people. My nails looked like CRAP.
4. Flying J- I had the most teeth and also the best hygeine. I was really desperate.
5. Equity Title Ins.- Currently sitting at my desk not working. PS if you are buying or selling your home or Refinancing- send your business my way. Ha!

5 People I tag........Drum Roll.....
1. Britney Jensen
2. Annie Reagan
3. Keeley Jean Mendenhall
4. Amy Soto
5. Natalie Gottwold
6. Melinda Call
Good Luck!

My New Favorite!

Can I tell you that I love Red Mango. It is the BEST! I have gone there about 4 times in that many weeks. I went with my dear roommates from college and I am now an addict. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think that a twist( original and Green Tea) with mangos, strawberries and the wierd Korean rice marshmallow woudl really just hit the spot. Yes, that is the combo that I get most of the time.
If you don't know what Red Mango is- it is an all natural frozen yogurt. You are probably thinking of the twist cones that you get from artic circle but this is worlds better. It actually tastes like yogurt and it is fat free, has live active cultures that help with digestion, and all sorts of other beneficial stuff. So when you do eat it- you don't think that 10 minutes of deliciousness is going straight to your booty.
If you haven't gone I will definitely go with you on your maiden voyage- just let me know so I can come down to Salt Lake. It's by the target in Fort Union.
Don't take my word on it- so you should try it. CALL ME IF YOU DO!
P.S. Chris even likes it. And he is kinda picky about sweets. I mean look at the pictire- How can that not look good!?!?

Midnight Sun

So I am not sure who all have been reading the Twilight Books, but I have. And they are so addicting! I was going to let all you readers know that there has been BIG news. It has been announced that since there was a leak a Midnight Sun draft (Twilight from Edward's perspective) on the internet Stephenie Meyer has put the book on hold indefinitely. And since she didn't want to have people go and find it illegally on the internet she has posted the copy that was leaked on her website. ALL 264 PAGES. Well you can go and download it and read it. It wouldn't have been the final copy but it is still fun and may I mention FREE. So if you are interested here is the link
http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/pdf/midnightsun_partialdraft2.pdf

If that does not work then you go to her website
stepheniemeyer.com and the twilight series tab, then midnight sun and there is a link on the page somewhere (about half way down). So Enjoy! I have been! I am not that far so make sure that you don't spoil it.

And another happy thing - the movie is coming out on my birthday! Soooo, that means that I get to pick the movie- Twilight, here I come. It will be Enchanted all over again!
p.s.- that date on the poster/picture that I posted is wrong- it really is supposed to be the 21st.