Weekend and Up-do's!

I had a crazy Monday so I wasn’t able to update my life and my weekend. It was eventful of course, nothing in life is ever really boring right? Friday night we went to dinner with B’s sister Megan and her husband (and B’s BFF) Tyson. They had never been to Famous Dave’s BBQ so we went! It was really good and we had a really good time just catching up. Megan is due with her 5^th in a couple weeks and they are still deciding on names. For most of the dinner we came up with some pretty interesting names! It was a lot of fun, that night we went to B’s cousin Chris’s basketball game. I just reminisced a lot about how last year at this time we were doing the same exact thing… just in a little different circumstance. Saturday we just chilled and then decided to go to Idaho Falls because B had left his credit card at the restaurant the night before. Silly kid! Then it was Jimmer time! We first watched the Jazz vs Kings game in which Jimmer choked at the end… sad day for Jimmer… No worries though Riana had the BYU documentary of last years’ time and we relived the glory days of Jimmer. It was a lot of fun! Sunday was our ward conference so a lot of meetings, but all of them were great! We went to dinner at B’s mom’s house! It was good to play with the kids and we had fun just chatting.

One thing I learned about this weekend is that sometimes even if you apologize for your wrong doings for some, it’s not enough. They never wanted the problem to be fixed in the first place, in which you just have to say to yourself that you’ve done your best and now it’s out of your control. The longer you sit and think about it, they more it just makes the problem worse. So surround yourself with people who build you up, make you feel better about yourself, and make you want to be a better person. No one is perfect, and I think sometimes we all forget that. Most importantly you’re not going to get along with everyone in this world, that’s just a fact, but I firmly believe that you’ll be held accountable for how you act and react to people and their situations. So make the most out of life, either you forgive move on and become better or just use excuses to justify your actions!

Yesterday for FHE was a lot of fun. The boys had 20 mins to do our hair, and whoever had the best hairdo would got a prize. B and Anthony were totally into it, and I was like laughing at how intense they were. I was also surprised at how well the boys could braid. Good job boys! I had to show B how to work a bobbypin, and how to tease my hair, but other than that he did everything on his own. It was a lot of fun, and the boys were all so creative and really good sports. We all laughed at our great hairdos, and B was like ok now I appreciate that cute little braid you put in your hair sometimes, that’s hard to do! Yeah and try doing it to yourself...

 Here's my before shot... 

 

 Looking good so far!

 Totally impressed with the braid, a little crooked but nonetheless great!

 They sure loved that hairspray!

 Anthony's was very intricate...

 Oh awesome!

 Uh ok??

 Yeah we totally have the best hair EVER!

 Dani was the winner, it looks fab!

 Anthony's final masterpiece!

 I had the best and hottest hair stylist. He did fantastic and even took me out for ice cream after...

The back... yeah I get to have a comb!

Ahhhhhh Holy Crap

I can't believe Friday is here again, as B said to me yesterday "the longest day of the whole week", I laughed pretty hard because he's right. Friday's are painfully long because I want my weekend to start already.

B often makes fun of me because I'm a planner. It's true I just have to know what is going on, where we need to be, and what needs to be accomplished. I guess it's good that he is the opposite because he doesn't have an opinion or really care about what's going on, as long as we are having fun. That's where my alter-ego Eunice seems to be present because I swear I even have to plan out "relaxing on the couch with B while he does his homework". Who does that? Haha, me apparently. So it has to be my control issues kicking in when things don't always go my way, or the plans are a little messed up, I guess that's good for me. That's my trial in life maybe, letting some things just go with flow and being OK with that. I've had this problem my whole life, for instance, when my brothers and I would be playing and then they did something I didn't want them to do I would be so dramatic. Faking broken arms, legs, threatening to run away you name it I tried it. That's probably a form of manipulation, and that's not good either. I've been trying really hard lately to tell Eunice to just be quiet, because Eunice annoys me I can't imagine how other people feel. I wish I could just shut her off completely, but I really don't know how to do that... I think that's why a lot of the times I'll just not say anything at all, I don't want to spew some nonsense out! I haven't decided how to make both sides of myself agree but I'll get there. Don't worry I don't have a split personality or anything.

Anyway, that has just been on my mind lately, and imagine that I didn't write it in a Facebook status! HAHA! There were some great ones this week, most of them made me laugh out LOUD because they were that great. Here are some of my favorites this week:

If you dnt want to take the time to rply wit more than 2 wrds jus dnt txt back at all. Cuz I wnt waste my time.

• I found this so funny. Obviously we don't have time to waste we can't even use vowels. Sometimes all that needs to be said is OK in a text, I guess I'll do OK sounds good next time?

Why am I even on here? I really don't care what anyone is up to right now...ahhhhh

• LIAR! If you really didn't care you wouldn't check Facebook guarantee! Plus that just sounds rude!

Hey Canadian Facebook friends, stop talking about who you want OUR president to be!

• I literally laughed out loud at this one. Just because well it is technically true.

I'm looking for a good debate. Anyone want to start one?

• Debate this - What is the dumbest status you have ever read. Wait this one!

Why is everyone killing the whales?

• HAHA! For lipstick? And please define everyone... it's illegal these days.

I know this sounds pathic (not a typo that's how it was really spelled) but I need to really make more friends.

• One rule of advice don't try to hard, maybe this status breaks this rule?

Iwuvdre

• ???? Maybe it's supposed to mean I love Dre... like Dr. Dre.

Ahhhhh... holy crap

• These status I hate the most, so cryptic so you HAVE to ask them what's going on. Hence the reason for my title of this post. LOL annoying right? Know what the problem really was (after reading the comments)? I don't have clean underwear. Ewww TMI...

Have a great weekend!

Awkward and Awesome Thursday!

It’s here again! Thursday which means it’s Friday Eve but also a conglomeration of my awkward and awesome moments throughout the past couple of weeks:

Awkward:

• There is a time and place for everything. Thanking a girl for another girl’s phone number is NOT appropriate in a room full of people waiting to hear an FHE lesson from you. It was awkward for all…
• I know it’s bad talking about people behind their backs. I will call it venting, but even more awkward when that person hears you venting about them. My response? Well go ahead and sit down I’ll tell you to your face, but then they just walk away.
• This repeat offender on my awkward list made it again. The vending machine at work sometimes doesn’t give you your “purchase” so hearing this co-worker beg for a dollar so he can get two for one is even more awkward. When they actually start doing a celebratory dance because they got a free bag of Bugles that’s when I just walk away …fast.
• Leggings are not pants… it’s just awkward. As least make sure your sweater or shirt is long enough to cover the appropriate areas.
• Grown-up high water pants… cringe.
• Spam mail in my email. Honestly I cannot even repeat what this one email was advertising in the subject. Made me blush…
• Thinking that B had died or something yesterday because he wouldn’t answer my phone calls or text messages, or anybody’s call. Only to find out he was studying in part of the building that didn’t have service. I was ready to call the police, scared me to death! I guess I better stop watching so much One Tree Hill.
• When Skyping B’s kids his daughter asked me when we were getting married, I played it off well because you know she’s 5, but I don’t know if she bought it or not, she’s pretty stinkin’ smart. It’s now a common occurrence every time I talk to her. The first time was a little awkward, now it’s just funny.
• Having a cold or in my case also the flu. A lot of awkward things happen when you’re sick you know bodily fluids etc… hahaha!
• Watching a girl flat out fall on her face when she was crossing the crosswalk in front of me. I didn’t know what to do, should I ask if she’s ok? Pretend I was on my phone? Or laugh? You can guess which one I did.

Awesome:

• Spending time with my family and B in Parma. It was so awesome!
• My iPad, I’m in love with it (still), and so is B (it’s called Slotmania)…
• I love how much my brothers and sisters make me laugh.
• My Valentine’s gift I am making, it’s going to be amazing!
• Catching up with Riana
• New shampoo and conditioner… If you haven’t ever tried Enjoy you are missing out, I can’t stop touching my hair J
• How B still gives me butterflies even after a year of knowing him…
• Kristin my work BFF, she seriously is awesome, she knows pretty much everything about me and work sucks when she isn’t there.
• A new book, it’s been WAY too long since I’ve read a book I cannot put down. It’s called Divergent, if you loved the Hunger Games you’ll LOVE this one.
• How much B makes me laugh every day. Even when I’m annoyed because he’s making fun of me it’s still really funny.
• My parents and everything they do for me!
• Breakfast for dinner
• That it is currently snowing and I actually have really missed it, so odd, but I just want to play in it!
• New nail polish colors!

Oh my awesomely awkward life!

Around the Interwebs!

Two awesome and amazing things I found today on the web:

First this video from Ellen

I'm so doing this. Maybe I will let B do it (since he's a really good dancer) and I'll record. I wish I could do it at church, oh the fun that we would have! We are going to do it though, and I'll post the video on here, after I submit to Ellen that is. I'll take $100 gift card to Target!!

Next is this:

http://www.100abandonedhouses.com/

The story and decline of Detroit, Michigan is one of global economic movement. Google it and see the pictures of the abandon factories and stories of the now unemployed. How a city went from 2 million to just 700,000 in small amount of time. These houses are all around Detroit. I read over 12,000 homes are abandon there. Mostly because there are no jobs, when the economy crashed in 2008 Detroit was already in its downfall because of the car companies. These houses paint a haunted picture of what elegance and beauty used to be Motor City. If only I was a bazillionaire I would buy half of these houses and restore them. They are beautiful. It's actually sort of spooky... There's my history in the making kicking in, sorry history is just part of who I am!

A Choice

Yesterday at church I kept having the same thoughts over and over again, how choices affect everything. My choice to stay in my ward, to stay in Rexburg, to stay true to what I feel is right etc… I guess it happened as I sat there contemplating just how happy I was, a choice to be happy. I mean I have trials, my life is far from perfect, and well there is still a LOT I need to work on, but happiness is choice. When I was thinking that B turned and looked at me and said “thank you for everything you do for me” then just went on reading some more, and I just smiled (because well I don’t think I do THAT much for him) because that was another zinger. I guess I just realized that the only way to be really happy is to just be yourself, I’ve always known that, but for a little while I think I was trying to be someone who everyone thought I should be.

Happiness is a funny thing. People search their whole lives for it when actually it all depends on who you are. A choice to be happy that day or a choice to be grumpy. A couple times this weekend I was just in a funk, I wasn’t my usual peppy self but I didn’t know why I was feeling that way either. Nothing had happened to make me feel that way, then I thought, hello you can choose to sit here and be grumpy or you can at least enjoy this moment right now.

My weekend was great. B had a lot of homework especially since we played so much the weekend before, it was catch up time. So that gave me time to paint my nails (something I love doing, and sometimes I don’t get a chance), catch up on my DVR, and then I helped B with his business law. I felt bad that I was being so lame just sitting inside all day but then I realized that I was totally happy just being me. I even got to cook, hooray! I also thought a lot about last year at this time, how I was starting to fall for that boy B and I thought I really didn’t have a chance in crap that he would EVER date me, but look here we are a year later. This weekend will be year since our first date (don’t worry I asked him, haha…) but how crazy it’s been since then. How my choices have shaped my happiness today.

And so let me conclude this most random blog that started out about choices of happiness and ended with me reminiscing… I’m random but I’m happy, and it’s a Monday. Love it!

This picture is from our first date... haha... can't you tell I was so nervous? It was also our first picture together. I was like um hey can I get a picture, like he's a celebrity or something. Nerd Alert!

Facebook Status

It’s been a short week it seems since I’ve only been to work three days this week, considering my illness and being in Parma. I’m not complaining about that fact that’s for sure. It’s just crazy to think it’s the weekend, the beautiful weekend! I also have nothing planned, just helping B with homework and organizing my life somewhat. Today I was looking on Facebook and came across someone’s status that made me literally roll my eyes, then I burst out laughing. I don’t know if it has already been done or not but I totally want to write a book about what people post as their statuses. Not that I’m innocent from posting an occasional quote that summarized how I felt or complained about my sickness, I mean that’s what statuses are for right? I’ve decided though that some are just outright ridiculous!! I’ve compiled my favorite ridiculous ones from the week and please enjoy them (or in some cases gag). I’ve changed some details because well if I didn’t pretty sure you could guess who they are…
“Need a gf in real life, and has blonde hair, blue eyes, average size. someone who isnt full of bs and likes dogs. im not picky”

• HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Not picky huh?

“Jus got done doin Sallys hair n make gotta say I did a gr8 job J”

• Ok what, when I update a status I read it at least 100 times to make sure it makes sense I don’t want to embarrass myself! The grammar in the status makes me cringe, what is Jus? Is it that hard to type “and”, really “gr8”?

“This is how awesomely selfless I am: I got my family an Xbox 360 250G with Kinect and three games for their late Christmas gift. And I’m happy that I did it too J I know that they’ll enjoy and appreciate it.”

• Wow, pretty proud of yourself aren’t you? Well I got my mom and dad a Snuggie so bam top that.

“Lovinggggggg my life”

• Not sure about the extra “g’s”? Does that give it extra meaninggggggg?

“Who wants to go and climb trees with me?”

• I laughed SO hard when I read this. Ok 1. It is winter, 2. This would be hilarious seeing this grown man climb a tree… I will pass.

“I love my  (insert boyfriend, husband, girlfriend, lover) so much. Everyone should be jealous of the love we have, it’s forever and passionate”

• Pretty sure you are in high school and pretty sure you’ll be broken up tomorrow

“I’m bored someone talk to me” or “Like for a text message”

• I know Facebook is a time filler, but actually admitting it is a whole different ball game!

Feel free to add your favorites. I think I will keep a weekly update on my favorite statuses of the week, I mean something’s are just too good to let go of right? Have a great weekenddddddddddddddd!

Parma and the Flu!

I had a wild and crazy weekend. Friday was a busy day at work so we didn’t end up heading home until 5:00. Which was OK considering the roads were clear and B has a DVD player in his car that makes the time go by really fast! We got into Parma and everyone came over to say hey, that Liam is so cute! Saturday we all got up and got ready for lunch at the Great Wall China Buffet. B does and excellent Chinese impression, and with him and Austin combined they had us rolling. The buffet was really good and we all felt thoroughly satisfied after eating there. There were some random things at the buffet like whole banana’s in this red jelly stuff, bleck no thank you, but their sushi was awesome and so was the Crab Rangoon (my favorite). Here are some pictures from our excursion to the Great Wall:

 Look at all the food. They look stuffed...

 Dear Maddie nice face...

 Emma just loves her fortune! Too bad you can't see her little baby bump!

 Ry looking sophisticated per usual. And also enjoying her fortune cookie...

 Oh look Maddie finished all of her food.

 We were laughing at the waiter who was running across the restaurant. Haha!

Austin making fun of someone and their man bag. Those two!

Maddie had a game in Homedale that night so we headed back that way. Maddie played a great game, she’s an awesome ball player! B got into the game and I quite enjoyed that. Reminds me of my dad and brothers! Those Blaylock’s up there, always causing some kind of ruckus! After the game we went over to Austin and Kenzie’s and just chilled with them for a little bit, played with Liam, and showed B their cute house!

Sunday we headed back over to Boise to have dinner and game with my cousins and Aunt and Uncle. It’s always a good time when we play games, and this was no exception. It was a great time even if Dad and Hyrum were sick. We played Buzzerwizzer which is one of my family’s favorite and the ever popular catch phrase. We laughed a lot and were exhausted by the time to go home. That night I started feeling kind of sick by the next morning I was sleeping on the bathroom floor. The flu had consumed me. It had been going around the family and I caught it, along with Mariah. Mom was sick a couple of days before so of course we had to depend on B to nurse us back to health. He went and got us soda and a movie. Bless his heart. That night I felt OK enough to take B to Boys’ Better Burger and go the home basketball game, and it was good to see a lot of people from Parma! That night we went and played Xbox at Austin’s, but I started feeling really awful again. There was no way I could even think about work the next day anyway. So Tuesday we just spent time with mom and Mariah. We also made a trip to Parma Company so B could see it.

Overall it was a really fun weekend, and I loved being home and seeing everyone. B and I even got to stop at Red Lobster on the way home from Parma for some crab legs and shrimp. I loved going home and spending some quality time with B! The next time I go home I will have a new nephew and that’s really exciting! 

Awkward and Awesome Thursday!

I am so excited that it’s Thursday! We are going to Parma this weekend I’m really excited to go, so of course this week has dragged; nevertheless, I still have some pretty awkward and awesome moments. I tried to even get one on my camera but it’s really hard to see.

Awkward:

• Yesterday while getting our daily lunch soda run Kristin and I experience the following awkward things at the Shaka’s Gas Station (and Salt Lake Express drop off):  an entire store of Amish people. OK so maybe they weren't Amish but they were legit, homemade clothes, the beards, the hats, the bonnets, EVERYTHING. I've captured a picture below of the gentlemen smoking their pipes. Yes I said pipe. Legit. This would have been an awesome story but he awkward thing was there were Missionaries sitting right in the middle of them with these dazed looks on their faces. Then we when we were leaving we were getting into my car and kid you not there was the strongest smell of weed. Pretty sure we could have gotten high just right there. Then we see this kid get into the car in which the smell really explodes, baby seat in the back don’t worry! He just looked at us and we hurried and got in the car.
• Co-workers who talk about how they have no money left and they are just living on savings. What do you say to them? Um I am sorry? I don’t know just super awkward, don’t talk about money with other people who you barely know.
• Being told that I’m too dressed up for work, and I’m wearing a casual black skirt, tights, a sweater, and my Toms. How is that too dressy? I didn't even have heels on. I just replied, oh you know, I just like to look nice when I’m out in public. Get real…
• The things people put on Facebook. It kills me. We don’t need every detail of your divorce, all the things you are buying with your borrowed money just to look cool, how you are so bored so someone please talk to me, or how you are just so much in love you have to remind us every update. I love Facebook and I update my status, but not every second and not about the intimate details of my life so I can sympathy or make others jealous. That’s what Twitter is for and what famous people do! Oh also awkward when people hack into others statuses, really, it’s not that funny, just log-out! I want to write a book of just status updates that are awkward and ridiculous, wouldn't that be cool?!
• People who talk in a baby voice when talking about their children or something funny they did. I feel like after the story is over we have to play Patty Cake or something.

Awesome:

• Tomorrow I get to see my ENTIRE family, that’s delightful, and even better that B is coming too. I’m excited to see Maddie play basketball I haven’t seen her play since she was in Middle School. Oh PMS!
• The little acts of service that I receive and the kisses that are a sign of affection and love.
• My bed, it rocks my world, and I wish I spent more time in it! 
• Spending time with the Bishop and his wife on Sunday night! They are so funny and honestly they know B and I way too well!
• Knowing your opinion is valued and it matters
• Emails with Jenn at work (and messenger), we have some pretty funny / random discussions!
• Foot rubs
• The clearance racks, honestly this is the BEST time of the year to find clothes! Everything is so cheap, and it has to go to make room for the spring stuff coming in.
• Price adjustments, ok seriously take in ALL of your Christmas receipts and they will refund you the money you spent on those full priced items. For example, I spent $200 at Old Navy the day before Christmas. I took my receipt in because everything I bought there is now on sale, bam $120 back in my pocket. It’s like Christmas ALL over again. Booyah!
• Singing in the car!
• Watching The Help again, and still crying through most of it. It’s such a good show, and the book is even better.
• Seeing someone transform themselves into something better, it has been rough road, and it probably won’t get easier, but it’s awesome to see the changes that they've made!
• Studying the Book of Mormon in Sunday School and in Institute!
• Finding someone who makes me laugh really hard almost every day of my life, and who laughs at me too!

Wow, I didn't realize what an eventful week I've had. Pretty much awesome!

Instagram!

I love my iPhone. I love even more the quality of pictures that come from it, and even more than that I love the Instagram App. Oh my word it's my favorite. It become this little mini photoshop and it's so easy to use. Enjoy some of my pictures from Instagram!

 

 This picture is almost a year old, isn't that crazy? It's also one of my favorites!

 After the family kickball game!

 Another favorite!

 My mom and me!

 This picture was taken last night, I want this dog so bad, isn't she just the cutest thing EVER?

 

 My sisters!

 My favorite picture of Ry and me!

 Space Mountain!

 Holiday party!

 I love this one, on the beach at California!

 Ugh cutest boy ever!

My love and I on Temple Square!

I have found a couple websites in which you can print your Instagram pictures into strips or just print them in general. That's my goal, because these pictures are freaking amazing! Thank you iPhone, and Instagram!

Little Moments

Don’t you just love those little moments when you catch someone doing something for you but they don’t know you’re watching? Those little moments are the best. Those are when you see a person’s true character. Some people serve because the know people are watching, other’s serve because they want to, because they love you. People serve in different ways, it may be buying dinner or writing a kind note. It might be that they know you like something a certain way so they make sure it gets done that way. I find the more you love that person the more you want to serve them, in whatever capacity it might be. It’s also easy to not serve the ones you love because well, you just always expect them to be around, and to love you unconditionally no matter what. Thank you to those who serve me, even if in little ways. My heart is so full, last night especially, and really it was the little things that mattered the most… making sure I’m comfortable, plugging my phone in, and kisses on the forehead.

It might have been this awful nightmare I had last night that made me wide awake at four in the morning, to come to the thoughts I’ve mentioned. When I left B’s house I was so happy, and so I contemplated calling B because I just wanted to make sure he was OK. I calmed myself down and flipped on my TV. It was horrible, I couldn’t make that feeling of hopelessness go away; everything that I love was taken away from me. I think I get caught up in the materialistic things of the world that I forget those I love are what make me happy. So I prayed. I just wanted comfort that it wasn’t real, everyone was OK, and that in a couple of hours we would all awake and continue on with our routines. So I just tried to go back to sleep, think happy thoughts, funny moments, sing some random songs, and tell myself it wasn’t real. Thank goodness morning came, and so I had something to occupy my mind.

I think dreams are interesting. This dream scared the CRAP out of me, but also it made me think on my way to work how blessed I am to have the people I do in my life. How they serve me, and how they love me too. I am truly one lucky and blessed girl!

Eek!

This is why I will never EVER bungee jump:

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Honestly I about died when I saw this clip this morning. Oh my goodness!  I had a great weekend. I could totally get used to this life! Friday we went to the Blanchard’s again because B’s cousin is leaving for Washington DC for an internship and possibly job. We played games and you know acted like fools per usual. It’s hard for me to be super lively on Friday’s because I worked all day and then stay up really late but I persevered! It was actually a lot of fun. After the party we went to B’s house and watched One Tree Hill. That show is crack… it’s so addicting! I work so I can’t watch every episode, but it’s nuts! We stayed up WAY too late watching that show. Good thing I could sleep in the next day. I made biscuits and gravy the next afternoon and then we went shopping. I love shopping with B because he’s so funny and we love to people watch, honestly people what are you wearing? That night we had dinner with some of B's friends, it was good, and we actually played a version of Progressive Rummy... YES! Sunday was great, church is awesome later sometimes so I can sleep in, and then we watched the CES Fireside because we are righteous like that (HA), went to a fondue party (which was delish), and then we spent the rest of the night at our Bishop's house. B and I love going over there, they are just so funny and like our 2nd parents in a way. We enjoy laughing and catching up with them, plus they always have great advice for us! This week is going to be super busy with a lot of things going on! I hope it goes fast because this next weekend B and I are going to Parma to watch Maddie play some basketball! It should be a lot of fun!

Awkward and Awesome Thursday!

Sorry it’s been absent for a little while, but I’m back with my awkward and awesome moments of the last few weeks. Honestly, I’m having hard time with some awkward moments, just because I haven’t been out in public because I’ve been with family and recovering from a stressful month. It takes a little while for me to recover from December! Anyway, here it is:

Awkward:

• Why do people insist on talking to B and I all the time in the store, it must be him, anyway it is just awkward when you tell us about your day while waiting to check out and how crappy your life is…
•  The mean people at Panda Express at the Boise Mall… listen I’m sorry you have to serve rice but no need to snap at me when I ask you a question about your chicken… jesh!
• Finding out you’re not invited to something that everyone else is…
• Getting a present from someone and you totally didn’t get them anything… you just look at them and say thanks. Ok then what? Walk away quickly?
• The million awkward questions I get whenever I come home and go to my home ward. Even more awkward for me is when people come and talk to me and I have NO idea who they are but they know my ENTIRE life story.
• Knowing that someone is upset but they don’t want to talk about, so you just sit there in silence. Maybe that’s why it’s called awkward silence?
• Getting flipped off after winning a card game… uhhhh…. It’s sort of funny now I guess… HAHA!
•  Trying to walk in my high heels that are too big, actually it was hilariously awkward!
• Paying too much attention to B that I run into a truck… that was funny too!
• A co-worker's outfit...leggings are NOT pants!

Awesome:

• All the amazing Christmas gifts I received. I love when people take the time to really think about what would make me happy, or pay attention to things I say I want!
• A really good car stereo. I mean there is no other way to experience music unless you have the full effect of speakers and some really good bass.
• New sheets!
• Murder… in the dark…
• Last night when I was so incredibly tired and I hadn’t sat down since being home that B pulled me on the couch and made me watch TV, that was pretty awesome.
•  Having a surprise lunch delivered OK so being surprised in general.
• Hair cuts
• Feeling accepted
• When other people have drama, ok so it just makes me feel a little bit more normal!
•  Deciding to go home next weekend because it will be an extra-long weekend for everybody. I’m excited to see Maddie play some basketball!
• Long chats with my mom and sisters (and sister-in-law). Being able to go to my family for advice.
• Hyrum is having the first girl of the family, hooray!
• B who fell asleep at the nail salon while I was getting my nails done, it was so adorable. The little Vietnamese ladies just thought he was the cutest thing all passed out on the chairs. HA!
• Finding someone who will be lazy with me all day and it still can be the best time.
• Jersey Shore starts tonight! Yeah Buddy!
• Just call us the best detectives ever… the truth always comes out…
• New year, with new perspectives and new goals

Well that’s all for now I guess. One more day closer to the weekend! I better get it planned out, haha!

New Year's Festivities

I had a great New Years! It’s crazy to think that a year ago I “unofficially” met B. I thought a LOT about that on Saturday night when I was partying with him and his awesome family. I guess it’s more like isn’t it crazy how life turns out? I don’t believe in coincidences, more like things happen for a reason, so that’s why on Sunday when I was reflecting on my goals for the new year and what has happened in 2011 I was just really overwhelmed with how blessed I really am. Granted I had my fair share of trials or whatever but I am so happy at the same time. I try every year to make new resolutions, and looking back I really didn’t keep any of them. That’s ok though because I made goals throughout the year and some I actually did accomplish, hooray! Anyway, B made a really good goal and I’m going to steal his which was recognizing the good progress that I make and be positive about it. 2012 is the year of some big changes and one of them being a positive! Anyway, just some more thoughts I had about the new year and what have you. Can you believe I didn’t take one picture this weekend? What the? Luckily B’s cousin did with his phone.

 Here we all are! Happy New Year!

We started the weekend out at B’s mom’s house for some dinner and games. I had worked all day so I was pretty tired. We left a little early and decided to hit up some Fat Catz. Which included some miniature golf in which we played normal the first round and the 2^nd round was like PIG style. You know the basketball game. It was pretty funny, and we both were pretty creative. B always is making me laugh, probably why I love him so much. Next we decided to just hit up some Sherlock Holmes. It was really good, I liked it!

Saturday was good. B had to help his cousin Dallin move so I went and got a haircut that was much needed. Even if just a trim it just always makes you feel so much better about life! I also got a mani/pedi… hello amazing! We spent the evening playing games at the Blanchard’s. They are pretty much B’s 2^nd mom and dad and siblings. He grew up next to them and they are all so silly when they get together. It actually reminds me a lot of my family which makes me laugh. We played some games and it was good for me because it was a get to know you game in a sense. I love how happy B is when he’s around them. He truly is just himself, and doesn’t worry about anything when he’s with them. I love how competitive everyone was while playing that’s totally my style! I was mostly excited for the infamous Murder in the Dark game that B continually tells me about. It’s hardcore. It has to be PITCH black and there is a lot of muffled laughing, hitting of walls, groping and such nonsense. I was even the murderer once and I was discovered pretty quickly because I’m an “amateur”… We stopped a minute before the New Year…

Sunday and Monday were pretty chill. Which is exactly what I needed, after a December of crazy nonstop running I just think I couldn’t take it anymore, B didn’t mind we just watched movies and football. Ordered Pizza even, which is awesome! It’s crazy that it was pretty much an amazing weekend and I didn’t do a whole lot of exciting things. Totally acceptable!

On a random note, we don’t have ANY snow. So incredibly odd for this artic tundra of Eastern Idaho. I sort of miss it in the sense that I want to go snowmobiling some more and sledding! I also want to take a sleigh ride while it is snowing, I know totally a girl thing, but my last sleigh ride was more than memorable.

It’s back to the grind today, no break until February… oh and so it begins! Happy New Year!!