The official last day

So today marks the last day my husband will slave away at America's Home Place. Although we are stressed out, I thought I should take a moment to mark this occasion. Now who knows what will happen to us! The sky is the limit! (especially if we cant find another job and we end up camping!) lol-I'm totally kidding! So... farewell AHP! We moved to South Carolina for you, now who knows where life will take us!

7 Random Facts about Me

I have been tagged to tell you 7 random facts about me so here it goes!

1. I have an obsession with even numbers. it is extreme, if someone offers me candy and gives me 3 pieces in my head i am screaming take one away or give me one more! Also, i will not have an odd number of children-- like 3 or 5! that just sounds so wrong to me. i need a nice number like 2 or 4 (6 is far too many!) This is kinda related too, but when i chew my food i take turns on the different sides of my mouth. if the last bite went to the right, i make sure the next goes to the left. weird i know but it is just my thing.

2. The sound of people touching their forks/spoons/knives to their teeth make me queezy. That noise seriously makes me cringe even thinking about it.

3. I love to talk to people (family) when I am in the bathroom. This is weird to some people, I had to get Jon used to it when we first got married. He used to come over to me and shut the door while i was mid sentance. It is weird i know, but I guess I figure its just family i dont care. It has made for akward moments for me... like once when my friend Jill was over and I totally walked to the bathroom and caught myself not closing the door while talking to her. luckily for her i caught myself before it got TOO weird.

4. I am freakishly scared of sharks and baracudas, but i LOVE the ocean. I could make a career studying the magestic oceans but some of the things in there scare me to death.

5. My eyebrows. It is a fact that if I dont pluck them once a day I feel like I am growing bushes. Sometimes I try so hard to find something to pluck I hurt myself.

6. I HATE HATE HATE to touch raw chicken. Literally if I touch it while cooking it I wont eat it, but if someone else touches it i love chicken. Jon doesnt get it, but I cant touch it then eat it. It groses me out.

7. I remember song lyrics like crazy. I sometimes test myself and flip stations and try to find a song i DONT know most all the words to.

I tag: Drie, Allie, Mallory, and whoever else....

Being Thankful

So, lately I have been freaking out... I've been trying to hide it, but really inside I have been being very pesimistic and complaining about Jon and I's current situation. This weekend I have, however, decided to take everyones advice and try my best to be happier about everything. Finding Joy in the Journey like President Monson counsled. I just want to take a minute and formally list my blessings, in honor of Thanksgiving coming.

Just thinking about this post has filled my heart with love. Even though my future is not 100% clear, I am still blessed and loved by many.

First I must be thankful for my Father in Heaven and my Savior. I have felt their love amidst my trials. I pray forgiveness for my shortcomings, and I realize that no matter what happens the Lord will take care of us. I need to work harder at having faith in His plan for me.

Next I am so thankful for my family and friends. my family is always the 'wind beneath my wings'. Jon and I are so loved and cared for. My awesome brother is a great example to me as he is serving his mission currently. His strength is giving me strength.

I must say, I have the best friends on the planet. My friends that have been with me since the early days of me life and those that have entered much later have all given me strength and love. I love and appreciate all of you for all that you do. I would be lost without your support. Just remembering all of you brings a smile to my face and a lump in my throat. I have had so many great times with all of you. the laughter and tears have ment the world to me. Thanks so much for everything.

I am so greateful to my husband for being the strong and steady one. I am, as everyone knows, much more emotional and crazy than my husband. He is always constant and I look to him for everything. Even with the world being so unknown and crazy, I know that I will always have his unwavering love and support.

I am grateful for this opportunity to grow and be humbled. The Lord works in mysterious ways, but I feel that I have truly been able to grow from this. I am aware that this time in my life is far from over, but I am grateful to be alive. I am here with people I love. I just thank everyone for everything. No matter what happens next in my life I hope I can remember just how lucky I am.

Sad News

So as you all know the economy sucks now, and because of this Jon has been informed he may be without a job in the near future. We have officially backed out of the house, witch makes me VERY sad, but it is for the best. This way if we find ourselves without a job we can more quickly move if necessary. We don't want to move or be without a job, Jon is just really starting to shine in his position (his boss even said he was doing great, but the market is forcing him to let people go), we are just starting to feel like we are at home here in our ward and city. Life kinda sucks... just when everything is going perefect, something blows up. Any prayers on our behalf would be appreciated!

Zach's mission farewell!

So this past weekend Jon and I went to Ohio for my brother's mission farewell. He leaves Nov 5 for the MTC. He is going to Tallahassee Florida. I am so proud of my bro! here are a few pictures from the good times!

A Tour of my Potential new house!

So, the loan hasn't officially gone through, and also the inspection hasnt passed, but if all goes well here are some much awaited pictures of our house! So....

From the outside (note we will trim the bushes when we buy it):

Then open the door and see the open stairwell:
Then see the dining room from the livingroom:

Then the Kitchen without appliances, those will come later:
Then the Family Room attached to Kitchen, we will pull up the carpet and put down fake wood:
Then we go outside to the deck:
Then we go upstairs to the Master Bedroom:
Then our baby room, I may have to change the color someday:

And one of the other 2 rooms:

So all in all it is 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, formal living and dining room house. I really love it! Hopefully everything goes well and we get it. Also, hopefully the economy picks back up and we dont have to move right after we get settled.

General Conference

Ok, so the older I get the more I LOVE the General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I remember being a kid and dreading having to be at church all day for 2 days (we used to just stay at our building between sessions and have a potluck with the ward). But now I find myself looking forward to hearing the messages from the Prophets of the Lord. This conference session really was a strength to me. The messages seemed to be so positive and reassuring. To me the theme was, don't worry, do all that you can to keep the commandments and you have no need to fear. It is easy to get caught up in the media and feel uneasy about the world around us, but Conference has helped me look outside of this mortal experience and remember why I am really here. I am here to gain a body and knowledge so I can live with my Father in Heaven again. Another theme from Conference I got was to strengthen your marriages. I just want to say that I think Jon and I have come a long way. We still fight and get under eachother's skin, but really we are growing closer together as we strive to get closer to our Father. I love my husband so much. He is a great example to me of his selflessness and love for others. I strive to live the best I can so we can be together forever.

I am so blessed to be a member of the church. My faith gives me guidance and support no matter where I go. I am thankful for General Conference and the sweet messages we were given.

8 Things

OK, Corteiga tagged me...Ive never done one of these but here I sit at work doing NOTHING, so it comes at a great time!
8 Things I'm passionate about
1. My family - Not to copy Corteiga, but really, I love my family. My husband is the best, and as a bonus his side of the family are so sweet. I have officially been adopted into their big loving family! And my side of the family is the coolest!
2. Fun- I love do be active and do anything new and entertaining. I dont know how else to explain it, but I thrive on having fun in whatever form it takes!
3. My Friends - usually they tie into fun and family, but I figured I should add a number for them. I have gotten a new appreaction for my friends moving to SC, I realize how blessed I am to still feel the love of my great friends even when I am forever away from them. To all of you, I love ya!
4. Eating- Yes I said it, I love eating! mostly I love eating out, because I cant eat at my apartment (it makes me sick). But I LOVE everything about good food, so many good things in life revolve around food.
5. Exercise/Educating people about Exercise- because I love to eat, I am passionate about exercise. I know from looking at me you cant tell, but really I feel like a lazy blob if I dont exercise. I wish I was better at doing it, but I do alright. Also with my job I LOVE to educate people on how to live a better life with exercise. I feel like I am doing my small part to help those around me.
6. Scrapbooking/anything crafty- I LOVE my scrapbooking. If you put me in a scrapbook store I could spend hundreds of dollars! It is my own personal time to tell my life story. It also helps me sit around and feel grateful for my blessings in life.
7. Traveling- I absolutely love going places. Even if it is just a drive a few hours away, I love seeing the world around me. I want to go everywhere and see everything! (no joke! it freaks my hubby out!)
8. The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints- cheesy I know, but really I love my church. It has given me everything from my values to my husband. I am so grateful to my Lord and Savior for all they have blessed me with!
8 Words or Phrases I say Often
1. so.....
2. ok
3. anyway
4. Jump on over, jump up here, (instead of step)
5. well
6. Oh my Gosh
7. whatever
8. holy crap, or holy cow
8 Things I want to do Before I Die
1. Get a house and fill it with kids!
2. See everything in the world, but more exactly I MUST go to Paris! but I want to go all over Europe
3. Parachute
4. be able to say that I have been to all of the 50 states
5. write a book. I dont know why but I have always wanted to write/publish a book
6. own a mustang. Yes my dream car... the 08 model red with white racing stripes.
7. Meet someone famous like the Prophet.
8. get a master/PHD however far I can get in education
8 Things I Currently Want or Need
1. A HOUSE!!!! I CANT STAND ROACHES ANYMORE!!!
2. More Khakis.... get this, I chose my job because I can wear gym clothes to work every day and they change the dress code after 2 months to wearing khakis and a polo! LAME
3. I want cute/crafty stuff to fill my new house (that could be mine in a month!) In with that we will need more furniture!
4. a spa/massage day. I dont know why but i have thought about that lots lately.
5.Brown dress shoes.
6. My friends to move to SC so we can see eachother more. Or at the very least visit!
7. A Dog. Yes I want a cute little puppy for the backyard of the house I hope we get!
8. a Sewing machine! I have some crafts I want to do but no machine.
OK I tag Bethany B., Mallory G., Adreinne U., Allie B., and anyone else who needs something to do!!

Buying a House

Soo, most of you know that Jon and I have started looking at houses. Well, we think we have found the one, and we are going to put an offer in on Monday. I am SOOOO excited! I dont have pictures yet, but as soon as we know more about if we will get the house or not i will put up pics. But it is a white house with black shutters (I plan to change that ASAP) have 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal living and dining room, and a fenced in back porch with a deck! So basically it is bigger than anything I thought I would get, and especially this soon! I am so exicted it isnt funny! Wish us luck, and start planning on when you want to visit, cause we will have plenty of room!

A Quick Trip to VA

So my Aunt from AZ was dropping her duaghter off at college, and since it was 4 hours away from me I decided to go keep her company! It was a blast! It was fun to spend time with my aunt Val!

We took a carriage ride through Lexington, and went to Stonewall Jackson's grave (whitch is in the PERFECT creepy old cemetery). Lexington is one of those blast from the past places... it is really old. We walked around in the rain, ate at a great pizza place, and just enjoyed the scenery.

Then we got to see Natural Bridge, which is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Just a note, pictures dont do it justice, it really is HUGE! Also at Natural Bridge I saw George Washington's signature! pretty impressive I know.

Next we went to see the FAMOUS Foamhenge! It is a replica of Stonehenge, but made of foam and in the middle of no where VA. It was awesome! So now i can say i have not only seen Stonehenge, but Foamhenge also! It was a blast to run around there and take funny pictures. One plus to the Foamhenge was that you could actually walk in and touch the foam rocks, so the pictures are way cooler!

Then, the same guy who made foamhenge made this crazy dinasour/civil war display where the dinasours are attacking the war guys. It was strange to say the least, but worth a visit!

2 Year Mark

So it is official! Jon and I have been married for 2 whole years today! Hopefully the first 2 are the hardest, but since we have no kids and no morgage I am guessing that the future will be just as stressful if not more so! I just can't believe I really have been married this long! It seems like just yesterday I was in college dating this crazy guy, and now we are in SC and making a future! Its funny how time flies!

Going on a Mission!!

So my little brother finally got his mission call! He is going to Tallahassee Flordia! So basically he is only going to be like 4 hours away from me! Jon has already said we may have to stop by on his P-day and see how he is sometime! Ok so we won't do that, but it will be tempting! I'm really proud of my bro, he is a great kid! well man I guess since he is 19..... weird! That means I am almost 22... wow we are old.