Dixon comes home TODAY!!!!!
Hip hip!
Ok, let me give you a little idea of what its like to not have Dixon here, and having to be by myself. I got so scared at night, that I brought Lyla's kennel in our room so she could protect me. She looks especially ferrocious with that cone on her head... I'm sure she would do a great job protecting me (note the hint of sarcasm). She whined all night, because she wanted to be up on the bed with me, but ya know, I don't want to start that trend, it might get old really fast having her sleep with us.
I woke up routinely at two in the morning, turned on my lamp, walked around the house checking that the doors were still locked, then turned on the TV and watched it till five because I was so scared I (thank you reruns of Home Improvement for getting me through those lonely hours). It seriously was a long weekend. Basically, I'm a whimp... a BIG whimp.
So, my love gets home tonight, and I am so excited to get a good sleep! But before I get a good sleep, I'm so excited to hug him and be with him, and look at pictures, and hear all his stories of New York! Only a few more hours to go... I can do it!!
This is the first time that we have been away for more than a day, and I have missed my best friend. I've missed his smile, his laugh, the way he makes me laugh, his positive attitude, waking up next to him every morning, tickle fights, eating dinner together, having someone to come home to from work, his uplifting compliments, and just him! I love him so much... I'm so glad he's coming home!!!!!
Happy Dance!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Our life in Pictures
Lyla is a conehead. She got spayed on Saturday, so she has to wear this cone on her head for ten days straight. Its been humourous as we watch her run into things, and try to scratch her ears... hahaha! No worries tho, we spoil her, she has lots of treats and yummy minty water so her breath doesn't stink... now that is one lucky dog if you ask me!:)
This is us at the Jack Johnson concert... I know you can't see him, but Jack is behind us in the background performing... trust me on this one!
Hannah got on the Honor Roll at her school, so we got to go see LOVE with her at the Mirage. It was fantastic, I've never seen anything like it, there were people hangin from the ceiling doin cool tricks... and Beatles music! Ah, so fun!
Just US! Doesn't my husband look hot in this picture!:)
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Thoughts
I have been in a pondering mood lately, these are some of the things that have been on my mind
-Everyone has their own perspective (paradigm) on everything that happens to them, their perspectives are not right or wrong... There is no right or wrong way to look at something, but its nice to be open to all kinds of perspectives
-I love the smell of freshly laundered clothes. That and pinesol. I don't know why, but they are so soothing to me.
-"process determines experienced reality more than reality determines experienced reality."
-I want to have the motivation and determination to run a marathon... I have the motivation till I actually get to the gym. Its a little intimidating.
-my thoughts are really fast and sparratic and because of that, I often feel tongue tied... I have a lot to say, but it never seems to come out how I want it said.
-How neat would it be to write a book on something that you are passionate about. I have so many things that I am so passionate about, I would love to write something!
-There is nothing more refreshing than going to a class where the teacher is excited to teach. I just think thats neat... because every day they have to teach the same thing maybe three times during the day, and yet third time around, they are still excited to teach about it. I would like to think that if I were a teacher, I would teach like that
-I learn so much from people. Whether it be a person I've observed from a distance, or someone that is a dear friend I learn from them. That is one of my favorite things to do: learn. There will never be a day that I won't want to learn something
-I really love little things. I love a phone call from a friend, a hug from Dixon, laughing at an inside joke, or even just reading a book.... Some may think of me as easily entertained, but I truly do love little things.
-Everyone has their own perspective (paradigm) on everything that happens to them, their perspectives are not right or wrong... There is no right or wrong way to look at something, but its nice to be open to all kinds of perspectives
-I love the smell of freshly laundered clothes. That and pinesol. I don't know why, but they are so soothing to me.
-"process determines experienced reality more than reality determines experienced reality."
-I want to have the motivation and determination to run a marathon... I have the motivation till I actually get to the gym. Its a little intimidating.
-my thoughts are really fast and sparratic and because of that, I often feel tongue tied... I have a lot to say, but it never seems to come out how I want it said.
-How neat would it be to write a book on something that you are passionate about. I have so many things that I am so passionate about, I would love to write something!
-There is nothing more refreshing than going to a class where the teacher is excited to teach. I just think thats neat... because every day they have to teach the same thing maybe three times during the day, and yet third time around, they are still excited to teach about it. I would like to think that if I were a teacher, I would teach like that
-I learn so much from people. Whether it be a person I've observed from a distance, or someone that is a dear friend I learn from them. That is one of my favorite things to do: learn. There will never be a day that I won't want to learn something
-I really love little things. I love a phone call from a friend, a hug from Dixon, laughing at an inside joke, or even just reading a book.... Some may think of me as easily entertained, but I truly do love little things.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
My Hero
I just want to take a minute to write about one of my heros. We all have a hero...someone that inspires us to be better, someone that is almost perfect in our eyes, someone that we admire and someone whom we would like to emulate. One of my heros is my Grandma Kathy. She has helped me through so much, and we have such a special bond. She is one of the most amazing women that I have ever met.
I admire everything about her, but I want to mention things in specific:
-She meets every challenge with a sense of humor, when your with her you can expect to laugh
- She is the most selfless person I know, I don't think I have ever heard her feel sorry for herself...ever.
- She is the best listener. She lets anyone talk on and on and she will just listen, she isn't critical, just understanding, and she offers her love and support
- She looks at her trials as blessing, and she has many of them, as we all do, but to her, they are all blessings
-She has a way of making everyone feel special
-She is such a hard worker, for a while she would teach school in the day and then work at her favorite store Christopher and Banks at night
-When she is at a party, she makes sure she talks to everyone, and makes them feel important
-She loves her kids and grandkids and loves to find ways to show us she loves us. Growing up we would get surprise valentine gifts on our doorstep and Grandma would come out and say "Surprise!"
-She is fashionable and always looks so stinkin cute... and helps me look cute and stylin also!
-She knows that her Heavenly Father loves her, and everyone is a child of god in her eyes.
-She has taught me to love everyone...not necessarily love everything they do, but love them as a person
-She makes the BEST macaroni salad ever. period.
I have just been thinkin a lot about her lately. She just recently found out that she has cancer, and yet she still has a smile on her face and finds humor in the situation. I am having a hard time with it, but I will try to go about it with the same attitude that she has. It hurts my heart that she has to meet this challenge. I continue to learn from her each day by her example. I just love her so much, I can't believe how incredibly lucky I am to have such an amazing example in my life. She has helped shape and mold me into the person I am. I can't thank my Father in Heaven enough for this best friend of mine! Thank you grandma for being my hero, my best friend, and my confidante! I love you!
I admire everything about her, but I want to mention things in specific:
-She meets every challenge with a sense of humor, when your with her you can expect to laugh
- She is the most selfless person I know, I don't think I have ever heard her feel sorry for herself...ever.
- She is the best listener. She lets anyone talk on and on and she will just listen, she isn't critical, just understanding, and she offers her love and support
- She looks at her trials as blessing, and she has many of them, as we all do, but to her, they are all blessings
-She has a way of making everyone feel special
-She is such a hard worker, for a while she would teach school in the day and then work at her favorite store Christopher and Banks at night
-When she is at a party, she makes sure she talks to everyone, and makes them feel important
-She loves her kids and grandkids and loves to find ways to show us she loves us. Growing up we would get surprise valentine gifts on our doorstep and Grandma would come out and say "Surprise!"
-She is fashionable and always looks so stinkin cute... and helps me look cute and stylin also!
-She knows that her Heavenly Father loves her, and everyone is a child of god in her eyes.
-She has taught me to love everyone...not necessarily love everything they do, but love them as a person
-She makes the BEST macaroni salad ever. period.
I have just been thinkin a lot about her lately. She just recently found out that she has cancer, and yet she still has a smile on her face and finds humor in the situation. I am having a hard time with it, but I will try to go about it with the same attitude that she has. It hurts my heart that she has to meet this challenge. I continue to learn from her each day by her example. I just love her so much, I can't believe how incredibly lucky I am to have such an amazing example in my life. She has helped shape and mold me into the person I am. I can't thank my Father in Heaven enough for this best friend of mine! Thank you grandma for being my hero, my best friend, and my confidante! I love you!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Birthday Pics
Good News!
I finally got my birthday pictures, enjoy!
And the other Great news is that my wonderful family came and visited this weekend... but I still need to get those pictures, so stay tuned!
Friday, August 29, 2008
ABC's
The day has finally come... I have been tagged:
A- Attached or Single? VERY happily attatched!!
B- Best friend? Dixon
C-Cake or Pie? Pie...apple crumble style with ice cream on top... or warm pumkin pie at
thanksgiving...but I remember our wedding cake being really good
D-Day of Choice? Saturday: No school, and Dixon doesn't have work
E-Essential item? Blankets or a jacket... something to keep me warm
F-Favorite color? Orange, it makes me happy... simple as that!
G-gummy bears or gummy worms? tough choice. Chocolate covered gummy bears are pretty
good, but I do love sour gummy worms
H-Hometown? Kaysville, UT
I-Indulgences? Diet Coke
J- January or July? July, I love the sunshine
K-Kids? Oneday
L-Life is incomplete without? The gospel, and family
M-Marriage date? May 28, 2008
N-Number of siblings? 4 sisters/ best friends, and 1 brother
O-Oranges or apples? apples, and I really hate how expensive they are right now
P-Phobias or fears? Getting my identity stolen
Q-Quotes? "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world" "Quitters never win, and winners never quit"
R- Reason to smile? I get to wake up to the love of my life/ best friend each morning
S- Season? Summer... Tan, shorts, flip-flops, sunshine, no school
T-TV Show? Full House, The Office, and I secretly like Scrubs
U-Unknown Fact? hmmm... I can't think of one, but if you know one that I can't think of, let me know.
V-Very Favorite store? This one is tough, I really like Nordstrom right now
W- Worst habit? I have many, but one is not answering my phone, and forgetting to text or call people back
X- X-Ray or Ultrasound? I haven't had either, but I think the goo they use in an ultrasound would feel interesting, so i'll go with ultrasound
Y- Your favorite food? Chicken Enchiladas, or mashed potatoes and gravy
Z- Zodiac? Leo
A- Attached or Single? VERY happily attatched!!
B- Best friend? Dixon
C-Cake or Pie? Pie...apple crumble style with ice cream on top... or warm pumkin pie at
thanksgiving...but I remember our wedding cake being really good
D-Day of Choice? Saturday: No school, and Dixon doesn't have work
E-Essential item? Blankets or a jacket... something to keep me warm
F-Favorite color? Orange, it makes me happy... simple as that!
G-gummy bears or gummy worms? tough choice. Chocolate covered gummy bears are pretty
good, but I do love sour gummy worms
H-Hometown? Kaysville, UT
I-Indulgences? Diet Coke
J- January or July? July, I love the sunshine
K-Kids? Oneday
L-Life is incomplete without? The gospel, and family
M-Marriage date? May 28, 2008
N-Number of siblings? 4 sisters/ best friends, and 1 brother
O-Oranges or apples? apples, and I really hate how expensive they are right now
P-Phobias or fears? Getting my identity stolen
Q-Quotes? "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world" "Quitters never win, and winners never quit"
R- Reason to smile? I get to wake up to the love of my life/ best friend each morning
S- Season? Summer... Tan, shorts, flip-flops, sunshine, no school
T-TV Show? Full House, The Office, and I secretly like Scrubs
U-Unknown Fact? hmmm... I can't think of one, but if you know one that I can't think of, let me know.
V-Very Favorite store? This one is tough, I really like Nordstrom right now
W- Worst habit? I have many, but one is not answering my phone, and forgetting to text or call people back
X- X-Ray or Ultrasound? I haven't had either, but I think the goo they use in an ultrasound would feel interesting, so i'll go with ultrasound
Y- Your favorite food? Chicken Enchiladas, or mashed potatoes and gravy
Z- Zodiac? Leo
Thursday, August 28, 2008
My Super Hero moment
In my psych class today, we had a professor visit and I was feeling truly inspired. He told us how he had polio when he was a boy, which left him with a permanent limp and a fused backbone... but despite his challenges, he loved life, and he told us about it. By the end of the class, I was feelin inspired, and basically ready to save the world... little did I know that my first opportunity would present itself a few moments later.
So there I was walking to my car, minding my own business... when I see it... a bright red purse sitting on top of a car. I looked around to see if anyone was going to go tell the girl that was about to pull out that her purse was going to take a plummet to the earth and perhaps ran over by other cars, or worse, it might be lost forever.... noone budged! So, it was up to me... I ran over and started waving my arms like a mad woman and probably scared her half to death... but it made her stop, and I informed her that her purse and all of its contents just might soar through the air and be slightly damaged if she didn't take it off the top! She was embarrased, but I think more than anything, she was grateful. I turned around and wanted to morph into my superhero costume... but that was when I remembered I didn't have one. Perhaps tomorrow I will wear my superman shirt... I mean, after all, the "S" could stand for Shaylee couldn't it?
So there I was walking to my car, minding my own business... when I see it... a bright red purse sitting on top of a car. I looked around to see if anyone was going to go tell the girl that was about to pull out that her purse was going to take a plummet to the earth and perhaps ran over by other cars, or worse, it might be lost forever.... noone budged! So, it was up to me... I ran over and started waving my arms like a mad woman and probably scared her half to death... but it made her stop, and I informed her that her purse and all of its contents just might soar through the air and be slightly damaged if she didn't take it off the top! She was embarrased, but I think more than anything, she was grateful. I turned around and wanted to morph into my superhero costume... but that was when I remembered I didn't have one. Perhaps tomorrow I will wear my superman shirt... I mean, after all, the "S" could stand for Shaylee couldn't it?
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