Garretts

Christmas

2012-01-01T17:39:00.000-08:00

This year we celebrated Christmas in Utah! It was so nice to spend a little more time with Dave's family. We left Sugar Land on the 21st and got to Utah around 5 pm. Ashtyn was awesome on the flight! We tried to keep her from taking a nap so she would sleep on the plane and it worked! She slept for 2 of the 3 hour flight! When we got to Utah, we stayed at Dave's parents house for the night and headed to Idaho the next morning. We were only there for two nights... so I'm so sorry to all of my Idaho friends for not contacting you but we spent the time with my family. We did Christmas Eve Eve (Dec 23rd) where all of the fam came over and we opened our gifts. Since our family is getting so big and none of us have money :) we decided to do a dollar gift with a story of our childhood behind it instead of drawing names. (My moms idea) It was fun to see what people brought and to hear their story. I brought chocolate milk and told the story of Tanner riding in the car with me when he was about 5 and spilling it all over my car! My car smelled like sour milk from that day forward! Dave brought vanilla car fresheners because that's the scent he had in his car when he would drive up to Idaho to see me every weekend! We headed back to Utah to spend the rest of our vacation! On our way, we stopped in Preston to see Nate and Katie's (Dave's brother) house they just purchased. It was really cute and fun to see them!

Ashtyn in her Christmas outfit!

Later that night, we did a Garrett tradition with his parents and grandparents and went to a nicer restaurant to eat for Christmas Eve. It was a barbeque place and was delicious!!! When we got to the Garrett's home, Ashtyn got to open one present... her Christmas pajamas!!! She didn't quite get the whole gift thing yet but she did like to tear the wrapping paper! On Christmas morning, we opened some presents and then went to church, came back, and Dave's brothers came over. Later that night Angie and Greg and their kids got there from Durango. We were so excited to see them, and their kids really kept Ashtyn entertained! While in Utah, we went to a movie, shopped, ate ALOT, and just spent some quality time with Dave's family. It's always hard to come home after being spoiled and get back to reality!

Christmas eve. Dave's grandpa Glen, John, and Dave.

We also had a chance to hang out with Danny and Stacy and some of Dave's other high school friends. It was so great to chat with them! Little A gained quite the attitude! She knew she had all the kids attention and she loved every minute of it! I think she's pretty bored just hanging out with mom and dad now!

Now it's time to get back to reality now that the holidays are over.... is it too early to start counting down for next Christmas! :)

Ashtyn's new trick :)

Where has the year gone!!!

2011-12-04T16:35:00.000-08:00

I can't believe my baby is already a year old! The time has flown by. I remember a year ago being so scared to be a mom and having this tiny little baby depend on me! Being a mom is definitely different than what I thought but in a good way.... Ashtyn has been such a blessing in our lives, she's always so happy and loves everyone! It's so fun to see her hit different milestones.... She has started to walk and loves to be independent! She also loves to sit on my lap before bed and be cuddled (my favorite part of the day)! Ashtyn says momma and dada and signs "more". Dave has also taught her to wave her finger in the air when he says "Oh no she didn't"! It's so cute but she has also started to do it when she's mad!

My sister Theresa, Rich and their baby Maci came to see us over Thanksgiving. It was so much fun having them here! Ashtyn and Maci actually played really well together. (Maci is about 8 months older than A) While they were here, we had a little celebration for Ashtyn's birthday. We did the smash cake with a huge red velvet slice. She was so cute... at first she would just pat it and didn't really know what to think but then she really tore into and we had red velvet cake everywhere! We had a lot of fun family time and are so glad that they came down, and my parents were here to celebrate the holiday! Thanks to Angie Ward (the other Angie Ward) for taking these last pictures of us for Christmas cards!

Life has been good for Dave and I too! Not much of a change but I don't mind that! We can't wait to see the rest of our family over Christmas!

Thank you Pinterest

2011-10-23T13:23:00.000-07:00

I have to admit... I have an addiction. Pinterest!!! I seriously spend way too much time on that site! And believe it or not, I've actually made some things from the stuff I've pinned! Unfortunately I only have a picture of 1 right now. Thanks to Angie Ward for getting a little craft group together to make these cute fall wreaths (I'm pretty sure she got the idea from pinterest)! I wasn't able to attend but I got all the stuff! I hated the little felt flowers by the time I was done, but I think they were worth it! I'm pretty proud of my wreath!

9 Months

2011-09-24T20:30:00.001-07:00

My baby is 9 months old! She had her 9 month check up and here are her stats: Height- 28.5 in / 75th percentile Weight- 20.5 lbs/ 70th percentile Head circumference- 17.5 in./ 55th percentile

Ashtyn is such a great baby! She is a little cheese!!! Whenever we go anywhere, if someone will give her a little attention, she flashes all her teeth at them and waves. I love that she's not shy!
Speaking of teeth, she has 8! 4 on top and 4 on bottom.
Ashtyn is constantly babbling. She says mamama, dadadad, bababa.... you know, the usual baby talk. I don't know if she knows what she's saying yet so I don't know if I should count these as her first words. She loves to make noise and does a high pitched scream!
Ashtyn is quick to give a smile but it takes a little more to get a laugh. Her daddy can really get her going though!
She always does this wide open mouth thing, if your playing with her and do airplane or even just little dips!
Still doesn't have much hair! That's why she rarely leaves the house without a bow on her head! She's good at keeping them on too!
can no longer sit in her bumbo... she keeps flipping herself out of it!
Ashtyn pulls herself up to a standing position on everything. She can cruise the couch but hasn't let go of it yet! She has even started to stand on top of things! Yikes!

We love our little Ashtyn so much! She has definitely blessed our lives with her cute little personality and sweet spirit. People always told me to cherish all the little moments because they grow so fast, and I am definitely learning that! They poked my finger!! Go Utes!

2011-08-28T18:02:00.000-07:00

Don't you just want to squeeze those little legs??? I'm so glad August is almost over! First off, it is so dang hot! I can't handle Houston summer weather! Thank goodness for good air conditioning! I think there were records broke for the hottness this year! Second, August is always crazy busy at my work. We have our Viper choreography during this month and I'm in charge of all the dance parts in the cheer routines plus my hip hop teams! This year my friend Hailey didn't come down :( so I felt a lot more pressure. Enough about me.... Ashtyn is getting to be more fun every day! She's all over the place and definitely a handful! She started to throw a little bit of attitude lately... especially when she is trying to pull the DVDs off the shelf and we move her! Poor Dave, he's had to be out in this heat working! But everything is good for him! We were really sad that the Wards moved this month. Off to Durango Colorado they go! It's been weird - and sad- not to have them here. Just the little things like going over on a Saturday night when we don't really want to go out and do anything but still want to get out of the house! Thank goodness we get to come home for Christmas though!!!

2011-07-10T16:40:00.000-07:00

Some exciting things have been happening in the Garrett household. We got Iphones!!! I know that sounds silly but I've wanted one forever!!!! And they were definitely worth it! I've taken so many pictures with it, almost as many as when Ashtyn was first born! Speaking of, I know I say this every month, but I can't believe my baby is 7 months!!! I remember when she was only 6 weeks old and I started working, a lady at the gym told me her baby was 7 months and that sounded so old! Ashtyn is fun right now. She's very easy to get a huge smile from, and she still hasn't started the Stranger Danger stage yet, so she flashes her two bottom teeth to whoever wants to see them! Speaking of teeth, poor girl is getting 6 teeth right now!! That's right 6!!! She's getting four upper teeth and two more bottom ones. She usually sleeps all through the night but the past week has been a little rough! She'll wake up around 2, for me to put her binky back in, then 4 to be fed.... I'm hoping this little phase wont last long! Ashtyn took her first major fall yesterday :( I was helping at a garage sale, and Dave and Ashtyn came to help at the end for the clean up. I had been holding Ashtyn and put her in car seat to help. I didn't buckle her in because I thought I'd only be a minute. I had her on the sidewalk, and the next thing you know..... I hear a thud. I see Ashtyn laying belly down and lift her head, and her little nose was bleeding. My heart sank. Luckily she just got a scratch underneath her nose. Everyone says its the first of many falls, but I hate it when it's my fault. I should've just buckled her in, because I knew she's so curious right now... and just leaned a little too far forward. John and Shelley went to Italy and France and brought back this cute little beret for Ashtyn, this hat for Dave and a really cute scarf for me! Ashtyn actually left this hat on too! That's becuase I make her keep her headbands on (maybe I'm talking too soon)! We had a nice low key 4th this year. We wen to Angie and Greg's for a little bbq and a dip in the pool. Since they are leaving soon, we decided we had better at least jump off the rocks. I hate swimsuit pictures but this picture is pretty hilarious. We were trying to hit a pose... but Dave thought a canon ball was good enough....

Ashtyn's 6 month stats

2011-06-26T15:27:00.000-07:00

Where has the time gone? I can't believe my baby is 6 months (actually almost 7... I'm just a little slow posting this!) Ashtyn is so much fun and everyone tells me what a great baby she is! At her last check up she was

Height: 26.5" (75th%) Weight: 15 lbs 11oz (40th%) Head circumference: 16.5" (25th%)

She also had another double ear infection :( Poor baby! She had a little bit of a runny nose but she wasn't acting fussy so I was very shocked that she had these ear infections! Ashtyn has started doing this fake cough. I think it's for attention but it's so cute! She has also started to squeeze her eyes shut when she cries.... things are a little bit exaggerated but that's ok, our little Diva makes us laugh! She hasn't quite started crawling but is real close. She army crawls everywhere and is getting really fast! I take my eye off her for a minute and she's gone! I think that's just gonna get worse before it gets better!!! She'll get on all four's and move her legs, but then she just falls to her belly to get going! Ashtyn has also started eating cereal. I know I started her kind of late but she wasn't fussy and to tell you the truth, I was kind of scared of starting her on cereal. The first couple of days, I think it upset her tummy, but now she's fine! She looks so cute sitting her her high chair! Dave and Ashtyn on Fathers Day Her cute little smile. She has two bottom teeth and I just saw two top teeth coming in. The strange thing is, they're not her front teeth. They're the teeth right next to them! Her new sleeping position....booty in the air!

Whew!

2011-06-14T09:01:00.001-07:00

Talk about busy! First off, Dave had a birthday! Me, being the lame wife and having to work, didn't plan much of a celebration. I guess that means I'm gonna have to do something HUGE for the big 30 next year! I did however make cake balls! Ashtyn got him a couple of much needed shirts. We took Ashtyn to the beach for the first time! She loved it! It was kind of windy, but that didn't stop us! I was so busy making sure that I kept Ashtyn covered with sunscreen that I forgot about myself and fried my shoulders!

The next week, I had off of work so Ashtyn and I headed to Idaho! None of my siblings had met Ashtyn yet, so it was fun showing her off! She was such a great baby traveling. In fact, a man on the way back said she was the best baby he'd ever seen on a plane! I swear I get a little taller every time someone comments on my baby girl! My parents flew with me so it made it super easy! We met up with Dave's parents in SLC for lunch before we made the 4 hour car drive. I was so happy that John and Shelley took time to meet us for lunch! Being the great mom I am, I didn't get any pictures :( John took some though!

Ashtyn had a lot of fun meeting her cousins! I was able to see some great friends and spend some time with them. Before heading to Idaho, a week sounds like such a long time to see everyone, but when I get up there, I always wonder where the week went!

I spent a lot of time with my sister Theresa and her baby Maci. It was so fun just hanging out with them!

My nephew Zak got his mission call and waited to take out his endowments until we were there! It was my first time going through the Rexburg temple. It was so great to be able to go through with the family! Ashtyn got to meet her boyfriend Crew! We didn't even set this picture up. They just grabbed hands!

2011-05-08T21:38:00.000-07:00

This is my first Mother's Day as a mom! Dave, I mean Ashtyn spoiled me! On Friday this is what I got...

It's so true. I literally have to tell Dave that I don't want a gift until the date he is suppose to give it to me! Dave says he gets this trait from his mom! In this little package I got a $25 gift card to JoAnns. I also got a pair of tennis shoes! I told you, I got spoiled! I'm so thankful for my little family!

I'm also thankful for my mom and the great example she's been! I appreciate everything my mom has done for me! I've learned a lot from her and how I want to be as a mom. Here are just a few...

I could always count on my mom. If there was anything I was involved in, I knew my mom would be there to support me
How to be a hard worker... After mom gets home from her job, she gets started cleaning the house, cooking dinner, etc.
My mom is always involved in some kind of charity project, from American Cancer Society, to Make A Wish Foundation
How to be frugal.
Staying organized and not to procrastinate. I'm not very good at this one... but I'm working on it!

I'm also thankful for Shelley and the great mom she is to Dave. I know he has learned a lot from her too. For your enjoyment:

2011-04-24T16:38:00.001-07:00

Happy Easter!!

2011-04-09T11:17:00.000-07:00

Ashtyn is 4 months! We went in for her 4 month check up and shots :( and she was... Height 25in.- 90th percentile weight 14.5lbs - 60th percentile Poor little thing also has a wicked cough and come to find out, she has Bronchiolitis and an ear infection! She is still such a good baby though! She is getting sick of us sticking the thermometer in her ear, the sucker up her nose and giving her medicine. My parents came into town the last couple weeks. It was way fun to have them here! I continued to work so even though they were here, I still don't feel like I saw them as much as I would've liked! Ashtyn loved having them here! She LOVES her grandpa! He can make her smile more than I can! Most babies are scared of that deep voice, but Ashtyn loved it! As for me, one more competition to go for Vipers! It's in Dallas... so this will be my first time leaving Ashtyn. I'm sure Dave will do a great job, but I can't believe I'm already getting a little anxiety over it! Dave's job is really picking up...staying busy for the summer!

2011-03-13T15:30:00.000-07:00

Busy Busy Busy! I just had our huge dance competition in Galveston. It was super fun and my teams did really well! My mini, and youth teams both got 1st(and a National Champion Lettermans Jacket :) My Junior team got 3rd out of 7 and my senior team ended in 4th out of 9. I was very proud of them! Go Vipers! I also started teaching yoga again. I forgot how much I missed the people at the club... and they all seemed happy to have me back! Thanks to Dave's sister Angie for watching Ashtyn until she gets old enough for me to take her into the nursery... 1 more month! Dave's been running at nights when I get home and now he thinks he's a runner! I'm proud of him, he's very dedicated about going, even when I get home late, he will still go. I wish I could go with him, but I've been walking with my friend Chelsea and sometime Jacquelyn. I'm also now part of a Bunko group. We get together one night a month and play, just the girls. We have so much fun, and I've won something both times we done it... the first time I won for the most losses (represent) and last time I won for the most Bunkos! So I went from the biggest loser to the winner! This week is Spring Break for my work....I've really been in a craft mood lately so that's what I'll probably spend my time doing! Here's an Easter wreath I made! Oh one more thing, Ashtyn has started rolling over from her belly to her back! She's done it about six times now!

2011-02-26T08:36:00.000-08:00

Look who's found her thumb!!! I can't decide if I would rather have a thumb sucker or a Binky sucker.... A thumb is easier in the middle of the night, (that way I don't have to get up whenever the pacifier falls out), but a Binky would be easier to take away when she's older. Hmmmm dilemma! We took Ashtyn to the doc the other day for her 2 month checkup (3 weeks late). She had to get all of her shots so I made Dave come with me because I can't bear to be looking at her when the nurse pokes her! She's growing perfectly! Weight - 13.3 (80th percentile) Height - 23 3/4 (75th percentile) Ashtyn is really starting to get a personality too! I love waking her up in the mornings because she always has the biggest smile on her face. I'm still trying to get a picture of that! I got one on my phone but not on my real camera. She's also starting to make cute little coo and squeal sounds. She use to grunt all the time... not very girlie... so it's fun to hear these little feminine sounds! Valentine's outfit

2011-02-06T14:19:00.000-08:00

Thanks to John (Dave's dad) for taking these amazing pictures. I've posted some of them on Facebook, so this is for my friends and family who don't have a Facebook!

2011-01-23T13:00:00.000-08:00

Last week we put Ashtyn in her crib in her room. It was a big step! I was really sad to see her leave her pack n play that has been in our room but she did great! She slept really well... wish I could say the same for me and Dave. We were getting up every couple of hours to check on her... even though we have a baby monitor. I also had to start packing away Ashtyn's newborn clothes. She's too big for them now. How sad :( Look at this big girl sitting in her Bumbo! Ashtyn started smiling at us this week also! Dave got a couple of smiles out of her before I did. She first smiled at me this morning at 4 am before I fed her. This smile couldn't be mistaken for gas or anything else! Her eyes were open and and when I started talking to her, she gave me two of the biggest grins! I was so excited, I almost woke up Dave to have a look! P.S. I made the bow and my sister Theresa made the head band! I also went back to work this week. It was a lot of fun to see everyone. I was dreading leaving Ashtyn, but knew she would be in good hands with Dave. I survived the first week but believe me, when Friday rolled around, I was so tired, I didn't get anything done! The sad thing is, I only work three days a week for only five hours... and I was that pooped! I guess I'm out of the habit of standing for that long! "Ahhh help me! Mom keeps dressing me up like I'm some kind of doll!" Look at those cheeks... Don't you just want to squeeze them?!!

2011-01-09T12:19:00.001-08:00

I love the holidays! I think there is nothing better than hanging out with family and friends! This year, my parents and Dave's parents came to Texas! I would like to think it was to see us, but we know it was to see Ashtyn :) They both got in late Christmas night. The next morning was the day we blessed Ashtyn. Our ward was having a stake meeting to rezone the wards, so we blessed Ashtyn in the Relief Society room before church. Dave did an amazing job on the blessing. We decided that Ashtyn would wear my dress that I got blessed in. My mom did a great job keeping it in mint condition! It was nice to have a cozy setting with our close family and friends. For the week the family was here, we didn't have a whole lot of big outings planned, but we did go to the Space center and Traders Market (which is a huge flea market type thing). We watched a lot of football, went for LONG walks (thanks to my dad), and played lots of games! Phase 10 and Sequence were the faves. Ashtyn got really spoiled, being held all the time with lots of hugs and kisses! She also got a fabulous photo session thanks to John! I got spoiled by having my parents watch her while I got ready, and having my house cleaned thanks to my mom! It seems like the week always goes by way too fast when family is here... and then I'm depressed for a couple of days after everyone leaves. My dad and Ashtyn before the blessing Ashtyn with her first doll that Grandpa Frank bought her! Ashtyn had her month check up and is doing great! She is growing like a weed! She is already 10lbs 3 oz and in the 75%. It's crazy how she seems to change everyday! She is such a little noise maker, with all of her grunts and groans! Asthyn's first bath. She loved it! I love how she has her leg hanging over the side!

2010-12-24T07:47:00.001-08:00

Just some pics! Ashtyn can't wait for her first Christmas and to meet her grandparents!

2010-12-08T14:13:00.000-08:00

I can't believe Dave and I are parents! I had a doctors appointment on Wednesday (Dec 1st) and my blood pressure was high so the doc sent me straight to the hospital. (If it wasn't high, they were going to induce me the next day). So we get to the hospital and my blood pressure was normal, so they decided to keep me anyways, and hook me to the IVs. While I was there, I realized that I've never had to be in the hospital before or have an IV! They put us in a room and we pretty much just had to hang out until 8pm (we got there at noon). At 8 they put me on something to get the cervix ready and said that I would start to have cramps that continuously got worse and asked me if I wanted an Ambien and a pain pill. I don't even like to take Tylenol so at first I said no. At around midnight I decided to get the Ambien so I could get a good night's sleep and have energy for the next day. I still wasn't asleep by three, so we decided I better take the pain pill. Before the nurse had even left the room, I was out, and didn't wake up until they broke my water at 8 in the morning! They started me on the Petosin at that time and I started moving right along! When I was dialated at about a 4 I got an epidural... which is not what I expected! I thought I wasn't going to feel anything, but I could still wiggle my toes and everything...but I could'nt feel the contractions, so I guess it worked! I finally felt like I had to push and there wasn't anyone in the room except me and Dave... our nurse had left to get lunch! She finally came back and I started to push... it came time that the baby was coming and the doctor wasn't there yet. They told me to stop pushing until the doc got there... one of the nurses said she just called him and he was three minutes away. Three minutes doesn't seem like it's that long... most of the time. As soon as he came in, I had to start pushing and he was still putting on his gloves! After about 5-10 pushes, little Ashtyn was here! Afterwards, the placenta was stuck on my uterus, and this was the most painful part of the whole thing! Its called Placenta Accreta (or something like that). It only occurs in 1 out of 2500 pregnancies and most of the time, it ends in an operation. Sometimes they have to do a DNC or possibly a hysterectomy! So I got lucky that I didn't have to have anything major go on! Just my stomach was so sore to the touch for a couple of days afterward... Dave had to help me get up and out of chairs. I'm just happy that Ashtyn is healthy and happy... and all and all is was a really good experience!! I've posted some pics on Facebook but here are some more! I love how Max didn't want to be left out! First diaper change!

2010-11-22T17:23:00.000-08:00

We're getting very anxious!!! I feel like we are as ready as we will ever be to have this girl... so now it's just a waiting game! A lot of my friends told me the last two weeks are the hardest but I think it's one of those things you just have to experience! Any little ache or pain I feel, I get excited and think it's time to go in! Thanks to all of my friends and family for all of your advice and love through this pregnancy! Hopefully this will be the last pregnancy picture! I know dad, I'm huge!

2010-11-09T11:24:00.000-08:00

36 weeks... and counting!!! Last week, the Viper parents threw me a surprise baby shower!! It was so fun!!! They made me feel so loved!!!

2010-10-23T09:52:00.000-07:00

Here is week 33! Last Saturday, one of my coworkers (and friend) got married. It was a really beautiful wedding and she looked gorgeous! Here is a pic of some of my other coworkers at the wedding! (I looked too big to post the pic I had with the bride... or with Dave)!

2010-10-08T08:41:00.001-07:00

There's no place like home! Dave and I got to go to Salt Lake and Idaho last week. I don't mind traveling but I can definitely see why Dave does! Our flights were full and so Dave had to sit in a middle seat... I had the end and tried to switch him but I don't think he wanted to keep getting up for me to go the restroom! Once we got to Salt Lake, we were waiting for our bags and noticed this one suit case that was in a big plastic bag. We kept thinking that that was a crazy way to pack.... low and behold, Dave's zipper had broke on his bag and so they had shoved it in the plastic bag! Yea, the "white trash" bag was ours! Dave's shoes and clothes were hanging out everywhere! We stayed with Dave's parents the first night and had dinner with his family. It was good to catch up! It was my mom's 60th birthday and my dad had planned for all the kids to be home and surprise her! Most of my family live pretty close except me and my brother. He came down from Washington. It was super fun to watch her reaction. Dave says he's never seen anyone go from a smile to a cry so fast! I was very proud of my dad for planning this! I was happy for the excuse to go home too! It was the only time that my family gets to see my pregnant! (I don't know why I was excited about that... if you know my family at all, you know how sarcastic we are. You don't go around my house to build your self-esteem!!! So I got teased about being huge and having a big behind!) The next day, my sister and friends threw me a baby shower. It was so good to see everyone! Thanks to my family and friends for making the effort to come and see me! Afterwards, we had arranged to get family pictures done... even they will be outdated in two months. It's really hard to get ALL of my family together so we decided we better take advantage of this chance! I'm excited to see how they will turn out! Dave and I also got some pregnancy pictures done.... no bare belly. It seemed like it went way too fast but I was so glad that we were able to go home lone last time before the baby comes! Here's some pics... warning, I have really ballooned lately! I didn't realize how big I'm getting until I start looking at the pics!

2010-09-26T17:37:00.000-07:00

10 weeks left!!!! Isn't that crazy. I find myself getting more impatient each week.... but then I think, WAIT! I don't know if I'm ready to be a mommy! I guess ready or not... I also find it's getting harder to bend over to pick things up, and my feet are starting to hurt by the time I get off of work. My ankles have only swollen up once though! Here's me at 30 weeks. On another note.. I am now an official citizen of the United States! I didn't even know I wasn't one until March of this year. I tried to get a passport and because I have a Canadian birth certificate, they told me I couldn't get one unless I had a Naturalization Certificate. So after $500 and 6 months later, I can now say I can get a passport!!!

2010-09-12T12:58:00.001-07:00

First of all, if you don't know us... please don't comment on our blog. The last couple of posts, we have had random comments from people we don't know and it's a little annoying!!!!! Ok now that I have that off my mind... I'm 28 weeks along!!! And I am HUGE!!! Oh, and I think we've decided on a name... wait for it... ASHTYN SOPHIE GARRETT. Dave and I both agreed that we like this name, but we are still seeing if there's anything out there we like better! My latest crazy craving. Banana peppers! I don't like spicy food so I get the mild kind. I am definitely my father's daughter! We got our crib!!! And we started painting the baby's room! The baby is gonna be here before we know it, and getting the room together makes it seem so real... and the fact that I've started bumping into things with my belly!!! My mom and dad bought us the crib bedding and it's so cute! We decided we are doing the room in zebra print and pink!

2010-08-23T13:12:00.000-07:00

25 weeks!! Still can't decide on a name!

2010-07-30T08:46:00.000-07:00

Here she is! We found out we're have a girl!!! I'm so excited.... but worried, because there is so many fun things to buy for girls!!! Look at this little booty! It is definitely a kid of Dave and mine!!!! We were joking around that she is already a drama queen. She looks like life is so tough!!! So here is a picture of me at 21.5 weeks! I'm getting huge! But it's for a good cause! Some of our cheerleaders were invited to dance at the preshow for the MLS allstar game. What an experience! There were around 70000 people there! It was so cool to be a part of it!

2010-07-04T18:42:00.000-07:00

Guess what.... We're gonna have a baby!!!! Dave and I are really excited! We will find out what it is the end of July!

2010-06-14T11:27:00.001-07:00

A lot has happened the last couple of months. First off, my parents, Tera (my sis), her boyfriend and my niece all came down to Texas around the first or May. They were here for a day and then we went to Galveston and left for a seven day cruise. It was so fun! This is was me and Dave's second cruise. I actually think I enjoyed it more this time... just because we figured out we could do whatever we wanted to! The first cruise, we were so afraid we were going to miss out on something that we didn't relax like we did on this one. We left from Galveston and went to Jamaica, Grand Cayman Island, and Cozumel. The first stop was in Jamaica. We went up in the mountains and took a canoe ride down. It was so beautiful! And relaxing. The canoes were homemade and a guide stood in front and paddled for you. The second island we went to was Grand Cayman. The original plan was to swim with the sting rays but the water was too high and they canceled that excursion. So we instead went on a little tour of the island. We went to a turtle farm where they had these huge turtles! You could hold the young ones but not the huge ones. It was cool to see them up close. Then we spent the rest of the day at the beach! It was so pretty! The third day was spent in Cozumel. We went to an exclusive beach called Nochi Cocum. Here we just swam and relaxed. We were going to go snorkeling but then decided we would just snorkel of the beach. Didn't see much but it was still really pretty! It was so fun to spend time with my family! I'm so glad they were able to come down and spend their vacation with us! About two weeks later, I went up to Idaho. My sister Theresa had a baby, and I really wanted to see her while I had some time off work. Baby Maci is so precious! She was a premi so she was only 3.9 when she was born, But when I got there, she was 6 weeks old and weighting a little over 6lbs! It seems whenever I go home, there is not enough time to see everyone and enjoy the family like I want to, but it was still a lot of fun! And last but not least, it was Dave's birthday last month. We didn't do anything big because Dave considered the cruise his present. What a good guy!

2010-03-25T11:42:00.001-07:00

Spring Break has come and gone! I can't think of a better way to spend it, than with my hubby and our families! We went to Salt Lake last week for Dave's little brothers wedding. It was fun to spend time with the in-laws. Everything is always so relaxed and worry free when we're there. We arrived in Salt Lake on Tuesday around noon. After grabbing some lunch, we headed to Shelley's (Dave's mom) school. She teaches 2nd grade and some of her boys want to play football when they grow up, so Shelley thought it would be good for them to meet Dave. After that, we went to Dave's parents home and took a nice nap. Exactly what we needed after a day of traveling! We were able to go and see some of Dave's high school friends that night. It was a lot of fun to hang out and catch up. The next day, we slept in, and then got ready to go to through the Jordan Temple. It was so pretty and such a great experience to go with Dave's family. The next morning was the big day for Nate. Nate and Katie got married in the Salt Lake Temple. It was suppose to rain that day but ended up being a beautiful day. The reception was that night and that's where the fun began... at least for Angie, me and Megan. We were dancing (mind you we were the ONLY ONES dancing some of the time), eating out of the chocolate fountain, and stealing all of the delicious mint truffles. The next day, my parents drove down to pick us up and take us to Idaho. How sweet are they? On Saturday, we had Theresa's baby shower and a couple of my friends came down from Pocatello to see me. I was so glad that my fam planned to have the baby shower while I was there! It made me feel like I didn't live so far away. It was so nice to see everyone, and I really appreciate Danielle and Hailey for making the drive, and letting me meet their new additions to their family! All of my family came over that night for a nice family dinner. The next day, mom and dad took us back to Salt Lake to go home. I was only home a day and a half and would have loved to see more of my friends, but maybe next time!

2010-02-16T11:15:00.000-08:00

Ok, I don't know what my deal is, but lately all I want to do is crafty things. I thought I would get you all up to date on my new obsessions! First off, if you don't already know, I have an etsy shop. Well actually I have two! So check them out any time you want! Janagarrett.etsy.com and Sassy Accent.etsy.com. I am in love with making watches and these rosette flowers. All I want to do! Oh, and I made a bag too. I guess this is my way of dealing with stress, right?

2010-01-02T07:54:00.000-08:00

Wow another year has come and gone! It's hard to believe. This Christmas was definitely a different experience for us. We decided, since we just purchased our house, we would stay here for Christmas and save our money. This was my first Christmas ever away from my family. Luckily Dave kept me busy so I didn't have time to dwell on it and be sad! Christmas eve is always a huge deal at my house... everyone come over and we play games and eat lots of food, etc, etc. So I probably had the hardest time that day. Dave and I went to Fudruckers with a bunch of other members from our ward, and then a little later that night, we drove around and looked at Christmas lights. Some people are so creative with their decorations! Although we weren't around all of our family, and I got sad when I thought of everyone back home, we still had a good time together! Dave and I decided that we were going to do just little stocking stuffers for each other this year at about a $50 limit. Well I kept to the plan and just got him a couple of gift cards I knew he would like. Then I open my present and he had gotten me a Flip video. He definitely didn't stick to the plan! But I LOVE my gift. It is so nice because it has a USB port built right in the side of it! I can't wait to use it! A little later that day, we went and watch Sherlock Holmes. It was ok, I thought it would be better but it was still good. Dave's parents came into town the day after Christmas. It was so nice to spend time with them. We always get spoiled when they come down. We went shopping, to the movies, and out to eat, to name a few of our ventures while they were here. I was telling Dave that for as long as we've been married, I think that was the most time we've spent with his parents. It was really nice. New Years Eve was fun too. We went to Sugar Land Town Square to celebrate with Greg and Angie. We went and ate a really good restaurant, I think the name was Toisha. Then we listened to a live band and hung out for a while. Around 11pm, we decided to go see our friends Josh and Jacquelyn, who just had a cute little baby boy, and celebrate the New Year with them. We were all talking so much that we missed midnight. We looked at the clock at 12:01! I'm sad that the holidays are coming to an end but Dave and I have had a great time sleeping in and taking it easy!

2009-12-23T12:36:00.000-08:00

Ok I was so proud of myself I had to share.... since I have the two weeks off from work, and we're not going home this year :( I have a little time to do some crafts. I found this cute idea at Crafting chicks and I made a cute wreath! After making the wreath, I thought it needed a bow so I was headed to Michaels to find ribbon with all the intentions of making one myself. The lady by the flowers was making a bow just like I needed so I asked her to make me one. Ten dollars later, I had a perfect bow to finish my wreath! Aren't you impressed!!!!

2009-12-02T11:35:00.000-08:00

I can't believe Thanksgiving has already come and gone! This year, my parents came here to Houston. It's been 2 years since I've had a Thanksgiving with my parents. That might not sound like a long time to some of you, but for me, that's REALLY long! They were here for a little over a week. As soon as they got here, we started working on our kitchen. We tore down the over hanging cupboards and changed the fan to a globe light. Thank goodness they like doing things like this because it was a lot of work! We also put base boards in the bathroom! While they were here, it wasn't all work, we took a couple days and headed to Louisianna to play! We spent one night in Lake Charles and went to Lauberge to play our hand at the penny slots. The next day we headed to New Orleans. On our way, we got caught in traffic.... which is never fun, but there was a really bad accident that had both sides of the road blocked for 3 hours! So we got into New orleans later than what we would've liked. Once we got there, we found out that a college play off game was going on. There were so many people there that it made it hard to move. So again, we tried our hand at the penny slots and the next morning we headed home. I feel like I got really spoiled while the parents were here. Every morning there was breakfast and my mom was doing my laundry and cleaning my house! Thanks mom and dad for coming down, I had sooo much fun with yall! Oh yea, Dave and I are now official house owners! YEEHAW!

2009-11-09T19:45:00.000-08:00

Dave and I just got back from a fun little weekend in Denver. One of Dave's old college roommates, Grant, got married. Dave was asked to be an usher so he got to get all dressed up in a tux and help people to their seats. We were able to hang out with Mike, one of Dave's best friends a lot during the weekend. Surprisingly, we were able to hang out with Shannon and Grant as well! I've met Shannon a couple of times and every time I see her, she is so nice and cool! The first night we got in, Dave and I kind of hung out on our own. The next day, we met up with the other guys in the wedding and picked up the tux's. After that, Dave had a rehearsal so I just hung out in the room. After the rehearsal we went to the rehearsal dinner. We went to this place called Gumbos downtown, it was so good! We will definitely have to eat there again next time we go to Denver! I of course, went to take some pictures and didn't have any batteries in my camera! The next day was the wedding. All the guys went to breakfast together and then went back to Grant's house to get ready. Then Dave picked me up for the wedding. Right after the wedding was the reception. It was in the most beautiful place. It was on a golf course, where there were deer just roaming around. For the dinner, we had a Thanksgiving feast. I thought that was so clever being so close to Thanksgiving! Shannon had some family that flew in from Ireland, and there were two girls, ages 9 and 11, who did some traditional Irish dancing at the reception. It was so cool. Dave and I were talking to the dad of the girls and he was telling us that they compete all over Ireland! It looked a lot like Riverdance. The next day, we slept in, and then went shopping! Shannon and Grant met up with us a little later to hang out. It usually seems at weddings, you fly or drive to support the bride and groom but don't really get to see them very much, so it was really nice to be able to spend time with them after the wedding! As you can tell, Dave and I had such a great time on our mini vacation!

2009-10-06T11:32:00.001-07:00

I am so excited! One of my favorite places to eat just opened up in Sugar land! I love Mission Burrito, I discovered this place when I was working at AIG, but haven't been back because of the drive. So I was so excited to find out that one opened just a couple of miles from my house! I don't know why I like these burrito places so much, but in Pocatello, my favorite place was New York Burrito. So what's your favorite place to eat? Maybe you can help me expand my horizons!

2009-09-12T14:01:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's already September! August definitely kept us busy! With my job, August means choreography camps, which means I got to put in a lot of hours of work! Thank goodness I love my job and have such a patient husband! I got to make up all of the dances for our cheer teams, and then my friend Hailey came down again this year to help me with my hip hop teams. As always, we had sooo much fun! Hailey is six months pregnant but still had more energy than me! All the parents kept commenting on how cute she was with her little belly! We had one day where we didn't have any choreography to do so we had some ideas on what we were going to do that day.... but when it finally rolled around, we were pretty tired so we just stayed close by and did a little shopping! Thanks Hailey for helping me! We decided that Dave could never be a polygamist because he got a little cranky trying to keep me and Hailey happy and fed all week! It didn't help that while Hailey was here, we had a church dance to DJ. Dave went on time and Hailey and I got there a couple of hours later. The cord had a short in it, so Dave had to hold it the right way all night, or the music would stop! Dave LOVES that calling!(sarcasm) I knew August was going to be a hard month so I prepared, but then last week, I must have let my guard down... I came up with Shingles!!! And as most people know, I get it on my face, not a pretty site! And, I didn't have any pills, so by the time I got to the doctor, which was the next day, it had spread and looked pretty nasty. I would post of a picture of it, but nobody wants to see that! I am excited for the September weather here in Sugar Land! It has started cooling down enough that I can take my dog for a walk outside again after 8 am! Hooray!

2009-08-18T11:30:00.000-07:00

3 years! I can't believe Dave and I have been married for 3 years! In some, ways, it seems like we've been married forever, but then in other ways, the years have flown by! We were reminiscing this morning about our wedding day. It was kind of a stressful one... but I didn't turn into bridezilla! Or at least I don't think I did! For me, the morning we got married was chaotic! There was a traffic jam or something for the people coming from Idaho (we got married in Bountiful,UT) so I was worried that I wouldn't get my hair and makeup done in time, then all of my family comes into our hotel room before they headed to the wedding while I'm trying to get dressed, and my sister locked my parents keys in their car... with my veil and everything in it, luckily mom had her spare set. So needless to say, I was a little late for my own wedding! After we got married, we had to take pictures and then go to the dinner. Our pictures went a little long so we were hurrying to get to the dinner and again.... traffic jam! It was about two oclock and Dave and I hadn't eatin anything! Not good! My parents were behind us and jumped out of their car to hand us some pretzels while we were in traffic! Oh good times! All in all though, it was a perfect day! And I've loved every second of being married!

2009-07-19T11:04:00.000-07:00

Today is Jana's birthday! I love my wife very much. So much in fact that I am writing on the blog to tell her so. Jana works so dang hard all of the time. I am sure everyone who looks at this blog can tell because she has a new project every week, watches, sandals, scrap booking. Her motor is always running. It is actually very uncomfortable for me, when I am trying to take a nap on Saturday or we are watching a movie she is always cleaning or doing crafts because she feels like she is wasting time by sitting still. I love you Jana. You are a great wife, teacher, and coach, and you will be an awesome mom someday too.

2009-06-28T15:02:00.000-07:00

The last few weeks have been busy... and hot! I don't see how Dave can work outside! It's been around 100 degrees but with the heat index it feels like 107! Now I'm not complaining because I get to work inside but Dave is another story! Every time I talk to him, he gets a big talkin to about drinking lots of water and taking it easy! A few weeks ago, I was a leader at Girls Camp at Camp Cho-yeh. It was actually really fun! We called it lodging instead of camping because we got to stay in hotel like rooms. It was so hot that it's kind of a necessity... there is no way I could stay in a tent down here. Even though we were in rooms, we still found lots of bugs. We got to go rock climbing and zip lining, and there was a fun lake we played in too! We really have some great girls in our ward and it was fun to get to know them better! It was fun having my friend Amber up there too! We were pretty much attached at the hip the whole time! The next week, I had to run a dance camp at work during the day. It was very refreshing to get to teach other forms of dance other than hip hop all the time... but I was dead tired at the end of the week! Every day I meant to bring my camera, and I ended up going the whole week without getting one picture! I'm really glad to have next week be normal! Oh one more thing! I started an etsy shop! So if you get a minute, check it out! www.janagarrett.etsy.com

Birthday Boy and going home

2009-06-14T13:37:00.000-07:00

Dave turned the big 2-7 on May 25th... yep Memorial Day! We had a pretty lazy weekend but we did go to Galveston to the beach. Of course we went the day it rained but it actually felt really good! We went with Angie and Greg's family, Mark and Angie, and a friend of theirs. I have a feeling I'm going to be dragging Dave to the beach a lot this summer! For Dave's present, I told him to get the windows of the car tinted, the funny thing about that is, that was suppose to be my birthday present about four years ago!

2009-05-17T10:52:00.000-07:00

Wow! Almost a whole month since my last post! My long awaited trip to Florida has come and gone but we definitely made the most of it! I was so excited that my mom was able to come and it was so nice to have her there! We had lots of mom and daughter time! I was on a different schedule than my dance girls because of all the meetings and extra things that I had to go to. It was nice to know that my mom would be waiting for me and then we could spend the day together! If she wouldn't have been there, I would have spent a lot of time alone! As far as the competition, my girls did really good! We were a small team going up against teams that had around 30 people. And I'm talking about boys twirling on their heads and doing all these crazy tricks! Needless to say that we didn't make finals but we were all so proud to even just be there! Another exciting experience I had last week...I was called in for my first time to sub! The funny thing is, is that I'm not even on the sub list! At one time I started going through the steps to become a sub but then decided against it. My friend Kim was subbing for a grade school and called me last Friday. She said they were desperate for subs and asked if I could come in. After talking to the principal I decided I would come in. I get to the school and find out that there were around 26 teachers and aids that had called in sick! When I got there, I was hoping that I would be put in a 3rd grade class or older, but no, I get asked to help with Kindergarten! There was an aid that was filling in until they found a teacher, and I asked her if there was a lesson plan. She said, "No, you can just read to them or something". Five hours with five year olds and nothing to do!!! I found the Magic School Bus online and had them watch that after I read to them... 4 1/2 hours to go! I finally asked another kindergarten teacher what her plans were for the day and she thankfully gave me some worksheets and ideas! It was definitely not a great subbing experience! The kids were cute and MOST of them were really good. I don't think I want that experience any time soon again! Hope you all had a wonderful Mothers Day! Thanks to our moms for being so great! We love you!

Time for Flip Flops

2009-04-19T14:32:00.000-07:00

Why am I posting a picture of my feet? No it's not to point out the veins, or the flower... I went a got a pedicure the other day! Oh how I love pedicures! I love having someone pamper me while I just sit there. For all of my Sugar land friends, I went to Nails by Yen off of Highway 6 and they are AMAZING! They give you a nice little foot and leg massage, a soda, and I felt like they really take their time to do a good job! The best part is that it's only $21! Well worth it! I also have started a new hobby... as my boss would say.. of course I have! (for some reason she thinks that I do everything- I tell her it's because I grew up in a small town) Anyways, the other day, I went to this store and saw the cutest flip flops with all these rhinestone and conchos. I LOVED them... until I saw the price! They were $150-$300!!! Can you believe it?! So I started thinking that I could make my own. So that is my new thing! The pair I am wearing is one of them that I have made! It's so fun to put a little bling on things! But now I have so many, and I want to make more so I am thinking of maybe opening up an account on ETSY. (A place where you can sell home made things) Is that dumb? On another note, I leave for Florida to take my team to Dance Worlds this week! I am so excited! The best part is my mom's coming! I'm excited to spend some time with her... in DISNEY WORLD! Dave's job has kept him pretty busy lately! He has started going in to work at 5am! I don't know how he does it! I don't even hear the alarm or hear him leave in the morning! He also is going to start personal training at my gym, pretty much so we can see each other a little bit at nights! I'm glad he's going to start that up, because he's so knowledgeable and good when it comes to weight lifting! We hope everyone had a Happy Easter!

A Long Weekend!

2009-03-29T14:45:00.000-07:00

This week has been pretty eventful! On Thursday, we had our Viper Banquet. It was so nice to see everyone dressed up in their nice dresses with their hair done instead of work out clothes and hair in a pony tail! After the banquet, Kim, one of my coworkers, had set up a surprise birthday party for Rob and Vicki, my boss, down town. It was a lot of fun! There was a band there, and it was eighties night! I couldn't believe how packed this place was for a Thursday night! Dave and I left around midnight because he had to work the next morning but I glad we went! The next day was the Viper sleepover! So all the kids that were on a Viper team brought their sleeping bag and lots of food for a little party! It again was another late might but a lot of fun! I got to leave around 1am, and had to be to work for just a couple of hours the next day. I think all of the late nights have finally caught up with me. Yesterday, as soon as I got home, I wasn't feeling very well, so I slept a lot this weekend and I'm starting to feel better now! I'm too old for all these late nights!

SPRING BREAK

2009-03-15T16:18:00.001-07:00

It's so crazy how Dave and my schedule are completely opposite! Everything from what time we go to work to our busy months! Dave's job is really starting to pick up now, and my job is starting to slow down! So much for us ever planning a vacation together! This weekend, we got to go to Galveston for another dance competition and a banquet for the girls who compete in individuals! Dave came with me and made the weekend even more enjoyable! It was weird seeing boats and businesses still destroyed by the Hurricane Ike! It seems like it was a long time ago for us, but it looked like there was still some clean up to do in Galveston! I am very excited for this to be the start of my spring break! I don't want to have to do anything for a couple of days... except maybe watch some chick flicks!

New Hair cut

2009-02-25T11:22:00.000-08:00

So I decided I get bored easily! Especially when it comes to my hair! I went in to get my hair highlighted and came home with a new do! I think I really like it! It's only been two days so it's still fun and different. I decided I would post these pictures so my "peeps" in Idaho could see it... since it doesn't look like I'm going to be coming home in March :( On another note... I'm going to Florida! My senior hip hop team got a partial paid bid to go to dance worlds! I am so excited! I had no clue in my first year taking over the hip hop program that we would get invited to such a prestigious competition and have half of it paid for!!! For Christmas, Dave got me a new table and chair set! So here is pictures of it! It's the table height kind!

2009-02-02T11:45:00.001-08:00

Well, I've been racking my brain so I can talk about how exciting our lives are... but it's not working. We go to work and go to bed! Thank goodness for church basketball and the Super bowl! Dave was asked to play on our church basketball tournament. The problem is, last time Dave played church basketball, everyone got to see Dave's competitive side, or should I say not so nice side! From what I've heard from his family, church basketball has never been a good thing for Dave! So before he went to play we had a talk. Just a simple reminder that there is no need to take things seriously and to have a good time! Well he did it! He came home not having to call and apologize to anyone! The team even called him to come and play the next day! (Dave is going to love this post! I just know it!) Although he had a lot of fun, he has been soooo sore the last couple of days. It's no fun getting older! For the super bowl, we headed over to Greg and Angie's house. I was so proud of myself because I made this sausage dip that actually tasted good! I wish I was blessed with my mom's cooking skills but I'm not. It was a really good game for the most part but sitting that long watching it wasn't going to happen. Angie and I decided to go up and try out the wii fit! It is so much fun! I loved the hula hoop and yoga! For this picture we were all suppose to pose like we were really getting into the game... but I guess nobody else got the memo! I'm such a poser!

Oh Sugar Sugar

2009-01-11T16:57:00.000-08:00

After we got back to Texas, we made a 6 hour drive to New Orleans. It was all worth it though! We got to go to the Sugar Bowl with Angie, Greg, Brevan, Connor, Mark and Angie. Dave and I received some Ute gear for Christmas so we were ready to go support them! On our way down, I forgot my purse in a Subway that we stopped at for lunch about an hour out of New Orleans. Luckily, the ladies that worked there called my mom and she called Dave's phone when we were about a half an hour away. I felt sooo bad that we had to turn around! But leave it to me to do something like that! We got to New Orleans and had a couple of hours to walk around and grab something to eat. We went to Bourbon street to see the sites and we decided that that street wasn't the most family friendly. Dave said that he had smelled locker rooms and urinals that smelled better! He also got a certificate from some random lady. The certificate was the Party Pooper award for being too handsome, girl watching, and not partying hard enough. I guess Dave just stands out in a crowd! We got to the game and realized we were badly outnumbered. And our seats were by a mixed crowd. We were lucky enough to have some drunk college students rooting for Alabama right in front of us! They were so annoying! Luckily they quieted down, because we were ahead the WHOLE time! The first touchdown the Utes made, Dave made sure to be nice and loud right behind them! At the end of the game, they were not very happy and Dave almost got in a fight! It was good times! I'm actually glad we sat where we were because it made the victory that much sweeter!

2009-01-01T19:41:00.001-08:00

Christmas in Idaho

2009-01-01T18:15:00.000-08:00

We had such a great vacation in Utah and Idaho! I was getting so home sick! We started driving on a Thursday night at around 8:00pm... as soon as I got off work, and drove straight through. It actually wasn't that bad of a drive except for the last 100 miles. We hit a blizzard as we were going through Soldier Summit just after Price Utah, which had us driving at 30 mph. We were so ready to get out of the car when we finally got to Dave's parents house 27 hours later! We were able to spend a couple of days in Utah and got to visit with Dave's family. It was nice to see everyone. We got to see Dave's grandparents, brother Tony and Megan, and got to spend time with Shelley and John. While there, we had John take some pictures of us! On Sunday, we were off to Idaho! Almost all of my family came over for Sunday dinner! Max was a little overwhelmed but he soon got use to all of the ruckus! I got to go on the annual shopping trip with my sisters and my dad for search of presents for my mom. I was really happy they waited for me! I also got to see my friend Aricca and get my hair done! I meant to take pictures but... you know. We also went to dinner with Clint and Chelsey... again no picture! I wanted to get together with all of my friends but due to the bad roads, we will have to plan something next time! On the day after Christmas, my sister Theresa and I learned how to use our new sewing machines and made aprons! I am so not good at sewing and I would never have figured it out without my mom but they actually turned out really well! I loved spending time with the fam! We had so much fun and it was just nice to have some layed back days and kick it with the parents! It makes me wish we didn't live so far away... but it makes it more special when we visit! Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

2008-12-15T10:17:00.000-08:00

I love this time of year! I always spend way too much money and find a ton of things that I want to buy for myself but I love all the decorations and the lights in all of the stores! I love Christmas music... even though I live with a Grinch who can't stand Christmas music! Dave and I are getting excited to go home and see our families... did I mention we're driving? Yes that's right, we're going to try to drive straight through, 24 hours. I'm excited for the little adventure right now, but ask me when we're 10 hours into the drive and not even half way there, I'm sure I'll be changing my story! The reason I haven't had much to say on my blog lately is because almost every weekend I'm at a competition and I already wrote about one of them! I love going to the competitions but it is usually such a big and busy day! Last night, we had my work party. It was a lot of fun! I work with such a great group of people that no matter what we do, it's always fun! Here is a picture of my coworker Kim and I. And here is me and Dave. He is such a good sport to come and support me. He usually even shows up at the competitions for a little bit! Now that's dedication! Here is a picture of Dave playing touch football at the Turkey Bowl! Merry Christmas!

GO UTES

2008-11-26T17:37:00.000-08:00

This is my first blogging experience. I said to myself "Self, what would be the perfect blog, besides Twilight" And I came up with the perfect idea of Megan Fox (from Transformers) in a U of U jersey. But I realized I don't know how to do any of this stuff and I would need to ask Jana for help. I knew that would not happen so I am just going to put up a picture of a Giant "U" and I want y'all (that's right I said y'all) to give the Utes a shout out "Holla if ya hear me" BYU fans are welcome to jump on board and apologize for thinking they had a chance last week, just kidding...kind of.Oh yeah happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for my wife and for her willingness to forgive me for the Megan Fox thing.

IT'S A MODBE PARTY

2008-11-19T11:19:00.000-08:00

We're having a Modbe Open House at Angie Ward's house! When: Friday November 21st from 12-2 If you can't make it to try the clothes on, but still want to order something got to www.modbeclothing.com/jana Just enter party number 1062 But wait, there's more (I should have gone in to advertising!) Enter code MSHM69DF and receive 30% off your entire order! You have until the 25th to order so don't wait! What a good Christmas present!

One down a lot to go!

2008-11-11T10:02:00.000-08:00

I finally got my first competition out of the way! It was crazy! Me and my coworkers met at the gym at 6:30 in the morning to start the day off! All of our cheer teams were scheduled to compete in the morning, which was nice... to get them all out of the way but hectic at the same time! It's a system to get the girls warmed up and ready! We had a great day though! Everyone was great at jumping in and doing what needed to be done! We took 7 cheer team and 6 of them took first place and the other team took 2nd. We had stiff competition too! We were happy that all of our hard work paid off! After we got our awards, we had time to go to lunch before my hip hop teams went. It was a nice little break but then the craziness started again! Actually it wasn't so bad! I have three hip hop teams and warming up dances isn't near as crazy as warming up for a cheer routine! My teams did great! I was so proud of each and every one of them! All three teams took first place! My senior team also won innovative choreography and high point... which means best choreography and best score for all of the dancers! I was real excited! PS. I only have pictures of my senior team... and that's because a mom gave them to me! I lugged around my camera all day and didn't get any pictures!

Sweetheart Tag

2008-11-02T08:40:00.000-08:00

The rules are posted at the beginning B) each person answers questions about their Sweethearts C) At the end of the post, the person then tags 6 people and post their names then goes to there blog and leaves them a comment, letting them know they got tagged. WHAT IS YOUR HUSBANDS NAME - David Glen HOW LONG HAVE YOU GUYS BEEN MARRIED - A little over 2 years HOW LONG DID YOU GUYS DATE - About two years HOW OLD IS HE - 26 WHO IS TALLER- Dave by about a foot WHO CAN SING BEST - Dave (it's a hidden talent!) WHO IS SMARTER - Me by far! No probably Dave even though I had a higher GPA in High School and College! I guess he has common sense- not saying I don't :) WHO DOES LAUNDRY - Me WHO PAYS BILLS - Me WHO SLEEPS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BED - Dave WHO Mows THE Lawn - Dave, I have allergies ;) Who cooks dinner - Dave, but I do occasionally Who's 1st to Admit there wrong - Me by far, Dave has a bit of a stubborn streak Who kissed who first - Of course Dave who wears the pants - We take turns! I tag Chelsey, Bertie, Angie, Angie, Amber, and Hillary or who anyone else who wants to do it!

Oh the places we have been

2008-10-27T07:35:00.000-07:00

The last couple of weeks have been pretty eventful. Last week my boss at Victory Vipers asked if Dave and I wanted to go see the Houston Dynamos play. I had no clue who they were but come to find out, they are Houston's professional Soccer team. And they were going to be playing David Beckham's team! I didn't hesitate to tell her we would go! After we arrived at the game, we found out David Beckham was hurt and didn't come! I was upset but we still had a great time! So that means I have now been to a professional soccer, baseball and basketball game. I guess the next one we need to see is a professional football game! My boss Vicki, the world champion Tumbler Jose(coworker), and me Looking for David Beckham This week, I drug Dave along to our first cheer competition. Our girls that were doing individuals were the only ones who went, not our whole team. The competition was in San Antonio so we left Saturday around 1pm (after I had to work) and drove up there. We hit the San Marcos outlet malls and spent way too much money and then we spent the night at my co worker's (kim's) mom's house. The competition started the next day at 5pm! So needless to say, we didn't make it home until 2am and poor Dave had to wake up at 5 to go to work! I was glad he came with me and he was such a good sport about carrying the radio, my jacket, my purse...We smuggled in some candy and that seemed to keep Dave in a good mood!

So you think you can dance

2008-10-12T17:46:00.000-07:00

Guess what I did last night? I went to the So you think you can dance tour. It was so much fun! I went with some of the same people I went with last year... there was Angie, Angie, Janice and me! We left a little early and went and ate a Mexican Restaurant. It was just fun to have good company and to have a little GNO (Girl's night out).

Dave recently made a trip up to Idaho to go see some of his old football buddies and to watch ISU get spanked. How sad! I told him to take pictures, gave him a camera and everything and do you think he came home with any? No! I guess he doesn't understand that I need pictures to post on the blog! It sounds like he had fun! It was a very layed back weekend for him.

Then there was me, I had to work all weekend but I also went to my boss's house on Saturday night, after work, and we had a taco party! We made taco's and watched Madonna and Brittany Spears tour video. It was a lot of fun! It's fun when you like the people you work with!

I've been tagged!

2008-09-28T09:41:00.000-07:00

I am: Woman hear me roar! I think: about the future I know: how to dance I want: a lot of money! I have: a lot of clothes I dislike: spiders I miss: my family I fear: someone getting hurt I feel: like I have a head cold I hear: football on the TV I smell: a candle I crave: usually ice cream but today, fruit! I cry: when I get frusturated I usually: wear sweats I search: the internet I wonder: if I will live in Sugarland forever I regret: not knowing how to play the piano I love: Dave I care: about Max I always: brush my teeth at night! I worry: about Max being left home alone I am not: Quiet I remember: today is my brothers birthday I believe: in miracles I dance: at work I sing: with my ipod I dont always: make my bed I argue: not very much I write: on my blog I win: at leg wrestling I lose:at arguing with Dave or my mom I wish: I was a little bit taller... I listen: to hip hop (for work) I dont understand: how some people don't like chocolate! I can usually be found: at TJ Maxx I am scared: of hurricanes! I need: a new pair of shoes I forget: where I put my phone I am happy: most of the time I tag: Angie, mom, and Amber

Houston we have a problem!

2008-09-20T18:56:00.000-07:00

So we made it through our first hurricane! It was pretty exciting, but I started getting really nervous around 8 pm. The hurricane was suppose to hit around 2 am and that's all that was on TV. So the more I would watch and listen about it, the more scared I would get! Well I stayed awake until about 1 and then I couldn't keep my eyes open! So I slept through the best part....who does that! We lost power at around 3 am so that's about when Dave tried to get some sleep. The next morning, we looked outside and I couldn't believe the damage. I thought we had made it through pretty good but outside there were so many trees and power lines down! We got pretty lucky because we were only out of power for about a half a day but some people still don't have power! Angie and Greg didn't get power until Tuesday night so they stayed at our house a couple nights. It was like a big sleepover... we enjoyed having them here!

The pictures don't really do the storm any justic but you can see all of the branches and trees down. Our mail box almost didn't make it! I went to the grocery store a couple of days later and it was so strange! There was nothing in produce or the freezer and refridgerator part of the store. All I wanted was some ice cream! Gas was a disaster as well! There were huge lines to fill up.

We finally got our TV, internet and phone service today! I didn't realize how much I like my computer until we didn't have the internet for a week! I feel guilty even complaining about that when some people still don't even have power!

The funny thing is... one of the first things I thought of when I woke up on Saturday was how I misspelled bored on my last blog and I didn't even know how long it was going to be until I could fix it! I'm lame!

I couldn't believe how fast people started working on their yards and cleaning up after the storm. The hurricane came through early Saturday and by that afternoon, people we trying to put all of the branches and things in a pile!

The church didn't have power on Sunday, so instead of the meetings, the men went around the community and did service like chopping down trees and helping people who needed help. I thought that was pretty cool! Dave has been working very hard chopping down trees and has a HUGE bruise on his hamstring to prove it! So while I have had the week off, making cards and cleaning my house, Dave has been getting his sevice points in for the year! What a good man I married!

Going through this really makes you realize how important it is to be prepared. We have a pretty good start on our food storage and our 72 hour kit but I realized, I might have a can of dried beans, but what do I do with them? I don't know how to cook them! If I had to do this hurricane thing over again, I think I would make sure I had more batteries and maybe things like powdered milk in my food storage.

Ike aramba!

2008-09-12T18:07:00.001-07:00

Well it looks like we will be going through my first hurricane! I'm a little nervous but then the morbid side of me is kind of excited to go through a natural disaster! We stocked up on our food storage, our flashlights, and we boarded up some of our windows... so I think we're ready. This morning I went outside to let Max out and our neighbors were talking about being prepared for tornadoes afterward. I didn't even think about that! We've been keeping a close eye on the news and they told us that if you were not in a mandatory evacuation zip code, you were a bad person if you tried to leave! Well maybe they didn't say it quite like that but they made it very clear that we should shelter in place so that we didn't hold up the people who had to get out of dodge!

Yesterday Dave and I decided to go get Taco Bell and were surprised to see that all of the gas stations were out of gas! Luckily I fueled up the day before. We also ran to the grocery store because we were craving toaster stuedels and it was amazing to see how bare the shelves were. There was no water or ice left! Another thing that was going fast was generators. Dave said that by his office, a truck full of them pulled up and they were all sold out within an hour.

Who knows, we might not have power so I decided I would update the blog and let all of you Idahoans in on our crazy situation! Plus, we've been home all day because nothing is open and I'm getting kind of board. I've already checked my blog about 5 times today... I told you I was board!

2008-09-09T10:44:00.000-07:00

I just went home... again last week and loved every minute of it! I think I have been home about 7 times since we have lived here. I got to see a few of my friends and all of my brothers and sisters this time! I went to Pocatello for a day and got to see Nikki, Hailey and Danielle. I was glad I got to spend a little bit of time with them! I was bummed that I didn't get any pictures. After I left, I wanted to kick myself because I wouldn't have any pictures to put on my blog! There were so many other people I wanted to see but I only spent one day in Poky. Next time I will try to see some of my other friends as well! On the Saturday before I left, we went and floated the river. It was so much fun other than the fact that I thought my mom was going to drown. She fell out of her tube and my poor brother was trying to help her back in. You know how most people get in a tube... well my mom was holding onto me and my tube and tried to put her feet in first. Needless to say that that didn't work! After many tries, and laughs, we finally got mom back in her tube! Bryan was trying to hold on to mom to make sure she wouldn't drown which was really nice of him but mom had about 5 little bruises on her arm the next day! We had so much fun obviously... it was a little chilly for me though. I guess I'm getting use to this Texas heat!

Me and my sis Theresa before we got in the river!

Mom fallling out of her tube!

2008-08-24T18:41:00.000-07:00

My friend Hailey came to visit us this week! We had sooo much fun. She came to help me choreograph some hip hop routines so we ended up working a lot.... and shopping a lot! Hailey flew in on Friday and left on Wednesday, in which I did not go to bed before 1 am on any of those nights! We seriously acted like a couple of school girls excited to see each other and I don't think we ever stopped talking! Poor Dave!

I was so happy to share my life down here with one of my home friends! And to have her see where I work and the people I work with! She kept saying it was so hot down here... I guess I've adjusted because I didn't think it felt that bad! I definetely miss all of my good friends back home! So you are all welcome to visit anytime you like!

On one of our shopping sprees, I picked out a shirt for Hailey and she picked one out for me! I found an 80's rocker shirt for her and she found one with a crown on it for me!

On another one of our shopping sprees we got matching sweaters! I know, we're nerds!

Ok Dave was trying to take a nap and Max kept sitting on his head!

A year goes so fast!

2008-08-11T11:13:00.000-07:00

A year ago from now is when Dave and I were traveling for 34 hours to make Texas our new home! I can't believe it's been a year! I thought for sure last year at this time that I was going to hate it down here and make Dave take me back to Idaho in six months! Although I do miss my family and friends, the Texas move has really been a good little adventure! I've made some great friends down here, we both have a good job and we were able to get a puppy! Luckily Dave let's me go home whenever I get a chance so that helps with the home sick business!

This past weekend, at my work, we had a guest Choreographer come to teach some of the routines to our cheerleaders. Come to find out, he is the coach for the Long Beach dance team, who we (Bengal Dancers) competed against in Florida. I was proud to say I danced for ISU... mainly because we beat Long Beach every year! Go Bengals! He was a great guy though and had some fabulous ideas for the cheer team! I just had to toot my own horn for a little bit!

I have the greatest boss in the world. The other day I was talking about how I wanted a beach cruiser and guess what they gave me as a thank you gift... a beach cruiser! I am still so stoked about it...now I just need to get a basket so Max can ride with me!

2008-07-20T17:02:00.000-07:00

Dave's parent's were here a couple of weeks ago to help Angie out with her new baby boy. It was nice to spend some time with them! I also realized I have a lot of pictures of my family but not as many with Dave's! We definetely don't get to see enough of them!

This month has been a really good one! But I always love July because... it's my birthday! Dave did everything he could to make sure I had a good day! First off, he's not very good at surprises so I got my birthday present about a week early. He gave me an I touch. It is so nice to use for work and I can't wait to go on a plane ride and watch a movie on it. For those of you who don't know what an ITouch is, it's just like an I phone but doesn't have the phone. So I have wireless internet, an ipod, a day planner, I can watch movies.... yea I'm excited about it! I also recieved lots of texts, phone calls, and presents from my family, friends and my work! Thanks everyone! So we decided to go to Kemah to celebrate. Kemah is about an hour away from where we live and is a little boardwalk town! It was fun but it was so hot and about an hour wait to eat anywhere... so we walked around for a little bit and decided to go to Taco Bell! Perfect! The last two birthdays of mine, Dave has been in Texas while I was in Idaho so it was nice to finally spend a birthday with him!

My birthday presents!

I knew we probably wouldn't get a picture in Kemah so we took one before we left!

Ok I just had to add this picture of Max!

2008-06-29T16:44:00.001-07:00

Too hot for long hair!

2008-06-29T16:13:00.001-07:00

Ok so living here in Texas, it is too hot for long hair! Plus I just needed a change! I went in to get my hair highlighted and ended up cutting off 10 inches! (We'll see if Locks of Love will take it.) That's pretty big for me considering my hair doesn't grow! Dave cut his too but his hair grows over night!

What's under a pony's tail?

I tried to find a before and after picture with my hair long, but my hair is always pulled back in a ponytail! Hence, the need for a cut!

Dave wanted to keep this do but the answer was NO!

Happy Fathers Day!

2008-06-15T14:39:00.001-07:00

Things about my dad!

My dad has always been there. Whether it was a dance recital, Rodeo Queen Contest, or College game I am dancing at, my dad has always made an effort to be there!
Dad has always been a hard worker and has taught his kids to be the same way!
Dad's a spoiler! We always knew if we wanted money, to ask dad but don't tell mom! Sorry mom!
Dad may not be the most religious or spiritual, but he would do anything to help people out!
What you see is what you get!
Everyone has always thought that my dad was so cool! I think it's because you can be yourself around him!

Love ya pa!Dave's not a father, but hey, he's a good husband!

Read a good book lately?

2008-06-01T12:59:00.000-07:00

Recently I finished this book, The Host. It is soo good! I am actually glad I am done with it so now I can get some sleep! Dave and I usually try to go to bed around 10:30 and lately I was staying up till past midnight reading! It's witten by Stephanie Meyer, the same person who wrote the Twilight series and it's definetely just as addicting! I love her writing because its easy to read and interesting the whole time! If you are looking for a good book, I definetely suggest reading this one! On Stephenie Meyer's website she says it's "Science fiction for people who don't like science fiction"! Now I just have to wait until August when the fourth book of the Twilight series comes out!

Our new addition

2008-05-25T08:45:00.000-07:00

We got a teacup yorkie this weekend! He is so cute and so tiny! I swear he is the smallest dog I have ever seen! So far we are having tons of fun with him! He's only 8 weeks old! We named him Maximus or Max!

I think it's time for a hair cut!

2008-05-11T17:34:00.001-07:00

After sitting on the couch running his fingers through his hair... this was the outcome! Dave needed a haircut badly! He just kept putting it off until he had an afro! Luckily, a couple of days after this picture, we made time to go get Dave's hair cut!

Today Dave and I had to talk in Sacrament Meeting. So we spent our Saturday night writing our talks! But we made it through and now won't have to speak again for a while! Yeay!

Dave's younger brother Nate flew in on Friday to live with us for the summer. Dave's excited because now he will have a Halo buddy!

The last two weekends have been pretty eventful!

2008-04-27T16:02:00.000-07:00

I went to a hip hop clinic this weekend and guess who was there? Americas best dance crew "Kabba Modern" and "Iconic"! It was a blast but I definitely am out of pratice! What an opportunity though!

Me with Kabba Modern!

Last Weekend Dave and I went canoeing with the Young Women in our church for girls camp. We both got great farmer tans that are now peeling! Good times!

My family came!

2008-04-18T14:12:00.000-07:00

My mom, dad, Bryan, Ali, their baby Ryder, and Ali's mom Kathy all came to see us a couple of weeks ago! Well, they were going on a cruise out of Galveston. It was so fun to have everyone here and to show them where we live. First we went to a museum, then the next day we all loaded up and time went to San Antonio to go to Sea World and the Riverwalk. It was a lot of fun and everyone, for the most part stayed in a good mood! Everyone was giving me a hard time because I thought it was only 2 hours to San Antonio but it was more like 31/2! The bad thing is, is that Dave and I had been there before! After we got back it was time for the fam to go on their cruise. When we picked them up, we decided to just hang out and relax. I loved having everyone here and bawled like a baby when they went home! This is the first time that I don't know when I'm going back to Idaho! Knowing me, it wont be too long!

2008-03-22T18:39:00.000-07:00

I went home for a week to help my dad paint. It was a lot of fun to spend some quality time with him but painting is hard work. Actually it's not the painting, it's the prepping! But I was happy I got to go home to help. I'm sorry friends, I didn't make an effort to see anyone :( but I figured that I probably wasn't going to have a lot of time to do much! Thanks old roomies for getting together for dinner one night! It was really great to see you and catch up! My friend Hailey also came down from Poky one night to do dinner! Thanks guys! I really do appreciate the effort that you guys put forth to come and see me!

Well it's been rodeo time here in Houston. I am really impressed the way the city acknowledges it! I was able to go twice! Once was a girls night with some ladies from my ward. Its was a lot of fun to be able to get to know them better. We also went with Joel and Mylinda. We were in the "action seats" which means we got free snacks and beverages and were right down in the action. I must say that Houston puts on a mighty fine rodeo! After the rodeo there is a concert. The first one was Big and Rich and the second one was Brooks and Dunn. They were both really good but I am kind of partial to Brooks and Dunn!

2008-02-24T16:22:00.001-08:00

2008-02-24T08:46:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, Dave and I got to MC the youth church dance. I'm not gonna lie, we were dreading it a little because first of all, we had no clue what we were doing! We were given a list of songs that they had played before at the dances which helped out but a lot of them were outdated! So we were on a mission to making this a fun dance with fun music. Then we realized, there is not a lot of songs out there that are clean enough to use for a church dance! I had to listen to everything I added twice! Do you know how embarrassing it would have been to have a song playing and then have the bishop come and tell us it was inappropriate? Yea so we made sure that wouldn't happen! All in all it ended up being a pretty fun night. I thought Dave and I would be able to dance a little but we kept pretty busy! I made Dave do all the talking because he's the funny clever one! There was a table with a group of boys not dancing, so Dave gets on the microphone and says, "It's girls choice and these boys over here may look like thunder but they're pure honey!" It was pretty cute, and all the boys got asked to dance! I guess we have to MC 3 or 4 other dances this year. Now that we have the first one out of the way, it won't be so bad!

A True Yogi!

2008-02-10T15:51:00.001-08:00

I was looking at my schedule and I realized I am becoming quite the yogi! I teach 3 yoga classes a week plus I have just discovered Bikram (hot) yoga. So I am literally doing between 3-5 yoga classes a week! Go me! I have really decided that I like this Hot Yoga. You do it in a room that is about 106 degrees and you just sweat like crazy. It looks like you are in the shower. The first class I did, I didn't think I liked it because it is sooo uncomfortable. I had to sit down a lot because I would get so naseaus! The second class I went to went a lot better. I guess the reason people come back is because you really do just feel so good afterwards. So if you have a chance to try a Bikram class, try it! But you have to go at least twice! I finally feel like I am becoming a good yoga teacher. Yoga has always been a little harder for me to teach because it's suppose to be calming, and I'm not a calm person- but who knows, maybe I'm finally becoming a true yogi! New things that are happening to us: I got a job at a cheerleading gym! I am teaching tumbling and helping with the all star teams. I love it! I love working with young girls and helping them develop a talent that way! Right now I am only doing Tuesday nights until AIG is done and then I will decide how many nights I want to do! Dave and I have been asked to MC the youth church dances! I guess they think we are cool or something. We have them all fooled! Our first one is on Saturday. I think it will be fun! The boys in our ward wanted Dave to teach them how to lift weights so we had about 10 High School boys over last Wednesday. He does such a good job on that kind of thing and I think he gave them a little motivation! He really should be a coach!

Same ol, same ol!

2008-01-20T17:37:00.000-08:00

I didn't write last week because I really had nothing to write about! I guess that can be a good thing, right! Well this week was pretty much the same. I was asked to come back to AIG to finish the temp. job that I have been working on since September. I was pretty stoked because I am the only one that they asked back! So I will be working there for probably another month. Lately I have been thinking that I maybe want to teach next year so I am trying to set up an appointment with the principal. I really miss coaching the cheer/dance team in American Falls and I heard that there may be a dance or cheer coach needed at the local High School. So maybe things will work out that way! Dave still really likes his job. It's been pretty cold around here lately and he still has to jump in the pools to do the tile clean ups so he can't wait till it gets a little warmer again! Dave got an XBox 360 for Christmas so every spare second he gets, he likes to play live with his friends! Like I said not much going on lately but we're happy!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2008-01-06T15:30:00.000-08:00

I just got back from visiting Dave and my parents! It was so nice to be home and just relax. I went up a week earlier than Dave expecting to have all this time on my hands to visit friends and finish my Christmas shopping. To my surprise, I only made it to Pocatello one day and didn't really get to spend that much time with my friends. So friends I am sorry and we'll have to catch up next time!

While we were up in Idaho, my family rented a cabin in Island Park for three nights. My brother brought up eight snowmobiles. Dave had never been on one before so he was pretty excited. We had a blast and if you know my family at all, it is very rare for all of us to be together without a fight, but never say never! There wasn't any fights- even when people were trying to instigate them! It will definetely be a trip to remember!

After Christmas we made our way down to Sandy UT to be with Dave's family. It was very relaxing to just be there. It was so nice to be able to just relax and not have to wake up at a certain time. Dave's mom Shelly is such a great hostess. She would take Angie and I shopping to just get away for a little bit occasionally. While we were down there, we got family pictures taken ( we'll see how they turned out!) and we also went and say I Am Legend. Good movie!

Now we are back in Sugar Land and have to get back to reality! One good thing about living away from home is when you go back, you get spoiled! I definitely got spoiled from dad taking me to lunch every day to mom making sure that all of my things were picked up and clothes washed! I hope you all had as great of a Holiday as I did!

It does not feel like December!

2007-12-09T13:47:00.001-08:00

I can't get used to the fact that it is December! I think it is due to the fact that here in Houston, it is 80 degrees. Don't get me wrong, I like it being warm but there's just something about the cold and snow that "makes the season bright"! OK I know I'm cheesy but it's true! It's hard to get in the spirit of Christmas when it feels like July! Plus I have a whole closet full of long sleeve shirts that I really haven't gotten to wear yet! Oh and I like buying winter clothes but I just can't justify it- to myself let alone Dave! I get to go home on Wednesday! I am so excited even though I just went home last weekend. This time though I get to see my friends and actually hang out with my family. My friend and I are going to try to go skiing while I am there. I'm not going to lie, I haven't gone skiing for about four years so I'm a little nervous. Dave is doing well. He was sick last week and lost about 14 pounds but he's feeling a lot better now. He is flying into Salt Lake on the 20th. His brother Nathan just got off his mission and Dave is real excited to see him. Really, there is nothing better than the Holidays. Once you get past the stress of making sure everyone gets the presents they want, this is my favorite time of year! I love being around family and friends and just the happy feeling that goes along with it! I hope everyone else is doing great and has Merry Christmas!

Yay! Theresa got married!

2007-12-04T18:01:00.001-08:00

Hey Everyone

Thank you so much for leaving comments! It is so fun to hear from you all!

This weekend was definitely busy! I got to go home for my oldest sister Theresa's wedding! I had bought a plane ticket so I would arrive home at around 10:30 pm on Thursday but when I got to the airport in Houston, they said that my flight was cancelled! Not delayed-but CANCELLED! They told me that I could catch the 9:30pm flight but I wouldn't be able to make it into Idaho Falls until the next day, or I could wait and take the 7:45am flight the next day and pretty much get to Idaho Falls at the same time - so obviously I decided to stay the night at home and take the 7:45 flight. I was so upset! So I finally ended up in Idaho Falls around noon. Other than that, the weekend went really smoothly. For the rest of Friday, I ran some errands with mom, then Theresa met us in at the mall and we went and got pedicures. After that, we went to mom's house and finished getting everything ready for the big day. If any one knows Theresa, she tends to put things off until the last minute so we kind of had a lot of things to get ready. Theresa worked on her slide show until about midnight and then we slept in the same room. Have you ever slept in the same room of someone who is going to get married the next day? She woke up almost every hour asking what time it was and then she kept talking about the guest book- needless to say I didn't get much sleep! When we woke up the next day, Theresa and I went to my friend Aricca's house to get her hair done. Then we headed to the temple. Theresa looked sooo pretty and stayed in a good mood! After the wedding, she made us go outside and do pictures for about an hour. I was freezing! I think I like summer weddings better for that reason! It really was a perfect day though. Everything went really smooth and she had tons of support! It was a very short trip but is was so nice to be see all of my family!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-11-25T12:51:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that it's already this time of year! Dave and I had to spend this Thanksgiving away from family. I was really bummed about it but everything turned out alright. We actually had three offers for Thanksgiving dinner! We ended up going over to the Stake President's house along with some other friends. I kind of felt grown up! I even made a banana pudding that my mom always makes- and it actually turned out to taste really good! Although nothing is as good as spending the Holidays with your family, Dave and I survived and it was nice to meet other people. That's one thing that I really love about Sugar Land, everyone has been so nice and inviting. I think that's why I haven't had as hard of a time moving as I expected. I was thinking about everything I was grateful for and really I feel that I am truly blessed. I am so thankful for all of my family and friends and all of the influences in my life that has made me the person I am! I love you all!

What's this blog thing?

2007-11-17T13:30:00.000-08:00

Ok my cousin Sharie has a blog and it is so cool. It's like a journal that you can share! Obviously I am not up to date on this kind of thing! Now that I have moved away, I thought this would be a good way to let my friends and family stay updated in our lives (although there is really nothing that interesting going on!) So far we love living in Texas. We live in a really nice little area and everyone has been so nice to us. I guess it's that Southern Hospitality! It's great to live next to Dave's sister and her family. I think because of them, that's why our transition has been pretty smooth! On Thursday, Angie, Janice, and I went to So You Think You Can Dance. It was so much fun. It was definetely a production but it made me miss all of my dancing buddies! Next year, if they come to Houston again, I expect some of my friends to come down and come with me! Well this is going to be fun to blog! Ok family and friends, I think you need to start one too!