Anyway, we're going through the temple and everything is just gorgeous, I loved the star shaped chandeliers. They were absolutely gorgeous. Gehrig did really well through out the whole thing. But when we got to the sealing room and sat down, he started to get a little antsy. At first my mom was holding him and he was wiggling, so she set him down so he could look around. About 10 seconds later, he's on the alter. We immediately grab him and tell him No. But, he has quite the will power, so a few minutes later, and he's on the floor again, just looking at the areas he's not supposed to get on. He's already been yelled at once for the alter, so he steers clear of that and creeps up on the white carpet that is right next to it. He takes a step, looks at me and I shake my head No...then he looks at him mom, who also shakes her head No. Takes a step forward, hesitates, looks both directions again, gets a huge grin on his face, and jumps! Now...I know this is supposed to be a quiet moment, but I couldn't help but laugh. I just couldn't believe the grin that came across his face before he did something he knew he wasn't supposed to do! It was so funny! Anyway...I'm so glad I got to be there with my family. The temple was awesome, I hope everyone gets a chance to go and see it.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
~Temple Open House~
So, a couple of weeks ago, Randy and I had the opportunity to help serve in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open house. It was a absolutely great experience, however, since ours was the last shift, we didn't get the chance to actually go through the temple. Well, I can always count on my mom. :) A few days later, she called me and told me that they had tickets and that we were all invited to come. yay! So Saturday, after a very long day, my family, except my brother who couldn't make it, met at the temple for the open house. It was a lot of fun seeing my nephew light up when he looked at it. My brother-in-law taught him who lives in the temple so now when you ask him he says "Jesus." He's so cute! 
Anyway, we're going through the temple and everything is just gorgeous, I loved the star shaped chandeliers. They were absolutely gorgeous. Gehrig did really well through out the whole thing. But when we got to the sealing room and sat down, he started to get a little antsy. At first my mom was holding him and he was wiggling, so she set him down so he could look around. About 10 seconds later, he's on the alter. We immediately grab him and tell him No. But, he has quite the will power, so a few minutes later, and he's on the floor again, just looking at the areas he's not supposed to get on. He's already been yelled at once for the alter, so he steers clear of that and creeps up on the white carpet that is right next to it. He takes a step, looks at me and I shake my head No...then he looks at him mom, who also shakes her head No. Takes a step forward, hesitates, looks both directions again, gets a huge grin on his face, and jumps! Now...I know this is supposed to be a quiet moment, but I couldn't help but laugh. I just couldn't believe the grin that came across his face before he did something he knew he wasn't supposed to do! It was so funny! Anyway...I'm so glad I got to be there with my family. The temple was awesome, I hope everyone gets a chance to go and see it.
Anyway, we're going through the temple and everything is just gorgeous, I loved the star shaped chandeliers. They were absolutely gorgeous. Gehrig did really well through out the whole thing. But when we got to the sealing room and sat down, he started to get a little antsy. At first my mom was holding him and he was wiggling, so she set him down so he could look around. About 10 seconds later, he's on the alter. We immediately grab him and tell him No. But, he has quite the will power, so a few minutes later, and he's on the floor again, just looking at the areas he's not supposed to get on. He's already been yelled at once for the alter, so he steers clear of that and creeps up on the white carpet that is right next to it. He takes a step, looks at me and I shake my head No...then he looks at him mom, who also shakes her head No. Takes a step forward, hesitates, looks both directions again, gets a huge grin on his face, and jumps! Now...I know this is supposed to be a quiet moment, but I couldn't help but laugh. I just couldn't believe the grin that came across his face before he did something he knew he wasn't supposed to do! It was so funny! Anyway...I'm so glad I got to be there with my family. The temple was awesome, I hope everyone gets a chance to go and see it.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
~Scuba Diving and the 4th of July~
So...most people that know Randy know how much he loves to scuba dive. It is one of the few physical activities that actually excite him. After we got back from the Bahamas and he went scuba diving with his dad, it's been non stop pressure from him to get certified and go with him. For a really long time I refused to get certified because mostly...I'm terrified of water. ha! Not so much of being in the water...but being under the water. If I could have my nose plugged there would be no issue...but since I can't...it seriously freaks me out. But, I have t
o admit, I was rather jealous that Randy and his dad had so much fun, and I wasn't there to share in it. So...Randy has agreed to help me conquer my fear of water and I agreed to get certified (This will be a picture of me one day! ha!). We didn't have any plans for the 4th, mostly because any holiday is a work day for Randy...but such is life. He wasn't supposed to get off work until 7pm, which pretty much shoots the sugar house park fireworks idea. So...we just planned to stay home and just hang out. However, Randy got off a little early, and with it being extremely hot, we headed for the pool. Luckily, (with it being the 4th and all) the pool was practically deserted, leaving me to figure out how to swim without the fear of being mocked by little fearless kids. Randy thought I did really well. He was like "your not hyperventilating or anything!" Yeah...not on the outside! A
nyway, after about a hour and a half in the pool, I was able to go under the water and not freak out too bad. So...I'm thinking this certifying thing will be easier then I thought. But then again...3 feet is WAY different then 30. :) After my swim lesson, we went back to the house and watched a movie. Then we started to hear some fireworks go off and Randy got all antsy. I told him that I had some fireworks in the car (they had been there for like 3 years) that he could light off, since we couldn't really afford any this year. Next year, Randy decided that we're going up to Wyoming and spending like $300 on real fireworks and blowing some stuff up. ha! So...all in all it was a pretty good weekend...I conquered my fear, and Randy got to light some stuff on fire. Hope everyone had a great 4th!
o admit, I was rather jealous that Randy and his dad had so much fun, and I wasn't there to share in it. So...Randy has agreed to help me conquer my fear of water and I agreed to get certified (This will be a picture of me one day! ha!). We didn't have any plans for the 4th, mostly because any holiday is a work day for Randy...but such is life. He wasn't supposed to get off work until 7pm, which pretty much shoots the sugar house park fireworks idea. So...we just planned to stay home and just hang out. However, Randy got off a little early, and with it being extremely hot, we headed for the pool. Luckily, (with it being the 4th and all) the pool was practically deserted, leaving me to figure out how to swim without the fear of being mocked by little fearless kids. Randy thought I did really well. He was like "your not hyperventilating or anything!" Yeah...not on the outside! A
nyway, after about a hour and a half in the pool, I was able to go under the water and not freak out too bad. So...I'm thinking this certifying thing will be easier then I thought. But then again...3 feet is WAY different then 30. :) After my swim lesson, we went back to the house and watched a movie. Then we started to hear some fireworks go off and Randy got all antsy. I told him that I had some fireworks in the car (they had been there for like 3 years) that he could light off, since we couldn't really afford any this year. Next year, Randy decided that we're going up to Wyoming and spending like $300 on real fireworks and blowing some stuff up. ha! So...all in all it was a pretty good weekend...I conquered my fear, and Randy got to light some stuff on fire. Hope everyone had a great 4th!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
~All In The Bones~
Ok...so summer is hear, which means that the majority of shows are over and doing their re-run phase. As much as I love summer, this doesn't give me a heck of a lot to do when Randy is at work, and I'm at home. A few weeks ago, I let my sister-in-law borrow some of my TV on DVD, including Lost, and Supernatural. So...I figured it was time for her to return the favor. One of her favorite shows is Bones. So...having nothing else to watch on TV, and some of the seasons that I will watch not coming out til the end of the summer, I asked 
if I could borrow them. Well, I didn't know what I was getting into. I've seen a few episodes here and there but they've always been on when another show that I like was on. Well...I'm totally hooked. In like the last 2 weeks, I have finished the first 2 seasons, and unfortunately I don't know anyone with season 3, and I don't have any free money to buy it. But this show is SO good. It may be the fact that David Boreanaz is one of the main characters (who I secretly have a crush on...and is possibly one of the sexiest men I've ever seen...don't tell Randy!) or it may be the fact that the show is so entertaining. I'm gonna go with both. Either way, I'm going crazy not knowing what happens, and the online videos are only of season 4, which I don't want to watch until I've finished season 3. So...I'm just gonna have to break down and buy them (ow, ow...twist my arm). Anyway, if you're bored this summer and are looking for an entertaining show, Bones is definitely one of them, and you get some eye candy as a freebie. :)
if I could borrow them. Well, I didn't know what I was getting into. I've seen a few episodes here and there but they've always been on when another show that I like was on. Well...I'm totally hooked. In like the last 2 weeks, I have finished the first 2 seasons, and unfortunately I don't know anyone with season 3, and I don't have any free money to buy it. But this show is SO good. It may be the fact that David Boreanaz is one of the main characters (who I secretly have a crush on...and is possibly one of the sexiest men I've ever seen...don't tell Randy!) or it may be the fact that the show is so entertaining. I'm gonna go with both. Either way, I'm going crazy not knowing what happens, and the online videos are only of season 4, which I don't want to watch until I've finished season 3. So...I'm just gonna have to break down and buy them (ow, ow...twist my arm). Anyway, if you're bored this summer and are looking for an entertaining show, Bones is definitely one of them, and you get some eye candy as a freebie. :)
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
~When it Rains...it Pours~
So...I've been slightly annoyed at the weather the last couple of days. It seem to me that any time I get a day off, it showers me will rain (instead of a much preferred sunshine). Although I like the rain...I'm certainly ready for some much needed sunshine. This weekend, there was something going on with my dog...Sunday we woke up at like 9am (which, by the way, never happens because Dexter always has to go out before then). So...I'm thinking that he just decided to do his business in the house. However, that wasn't the case. Randy and I came down the stairs and Dexter immediately came and laid down in between my legs. I was confused by this...normally he's not calm when we first get up...he wants to play. So...we take him out to do his thing, and try to feed him when he comes back in. Dexter comes over to his food and just starts yelping...like he's in excruciating pain. So...like most dog parents who don't have a clue as to what to do, we start to examine him. Nothing out of the ordinary but he's being very protective of his tail. He's a very happy dog and never until Sunday have I seen him tuck his tail under his legs (unless he was in trouble or something). We decided that we'd take him to the vet first thing Monday, as we needed to get him some overdue shots anyway. Well, by Monday morning, he was acting normal again. No more yelping, his tail was in the air, and he was just as rambunctious as always. We took him to the vet anyway, who told us his weird behavior wasn't a big deal, gave us the shots and some stuff for his ear infection (which was WAY too expensive). All in all, glad there wasn't anything seriously wrong with him, but the vet trip was way more then we could afford. Randy and I have been trying to get out of debt as quickly as we can, so of course on the tough months, we have to fork out more money! So this morning, I wake up to a very rainy (and rather depressing) morning. Like I said...I usual like the rain, but I just want sunshine for a little while! Randy had dropped the dog off at my mom's house so of course, I start worrying that Dexter is outside getting soaked. I call my mom to make sure he's still dry and my mom tells me that it's not raining anymore and that the sun is coming out. This brightens my day a little...perhaps the rain is over and done with...yay! So, I get ready for work (which took longer then it should of...) and left my house. The last couple of weeks, driving my car has not been a fun thing...the alignment has been off and has made it difficult to drive. Yesterday I decided that I was going to take it in on Wednesday and have it realigned. So...I'm driving down the road, almost to work when I pass a car and a diesel truck. As I do so, I hear something hit my car, rather hard, like the sound a rock makes when it hits the door or something. And I think to myself..I sure hope that didn't leave a dent. I get off my exit and continue to drive. As I slow down for the light, I wonder to myself if the object that made the loud noise went under my car as opposed to the side of my car, which puts my tire into question. No...if it hit my tire, I would've felt it. I keep driving. As I pass state street, I think, I should just turn here and take my car to Big-0 just in case I did do something...No...I'd feel it by now if I did. So...I'm on the street that my work is on, and I turn, Now my car feels really wrong! So what do I do? Not pull over of course...I'm way to close to work. I turn into the parking lot that my work is in, and the final turn was the eye opening one. I hear my rim pretty much scrap the ground. Ok...there's no way my tire isn't flat. So..I pull over, and low and behold...a flat tire on my front driver side. What to do now? I call Randy...he's the first person I think of since my dad was at work...but he doesn't know what to do either. I call Big-O and ask if they tow and they told me they didn't but gave me a number to a towing company. Well...towing a car is expensive. So I called Randy back and asked if we had Road Side Assistance on our insurance plan. Luckily we did so that was one less thing that we had to pay for. I got my car towed to the Big-O and asked them to fix the tire (hoping a patch would do it), and to align my car. Well...they don't make patches big enough for the slit that was in my tire. It looked like someone had taken a pocket knife to it. So...the guy comes over and tells me that I have to replace it and that the tire is expensive. I ask "like $100 expensive?" (that's how much I paid for the last one). He says..."no...like $150 expensive" then he tells me that I can't just buy one...because they're a different brand then the others, buying 1 would throw my car out of alignment (which is what got me in this mess to begin with). So...two and a half hours later and a crapload of money that I don't have...here are the lessons I learned. #1. Don't try to get out of debt...because crap happens that forces you back into it. :) #2. DO NOT put off aligning your car..as you may get a flat tire and not realize it...then there's even more money down the drain! #3. When you have the distinct impression to take your car to Big-O instead of work, go to Big-O. (I'm just kidding about lesson #1). Hope everyone's rainy weeks hasn't cost them as much as mine has ;)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
~The Happiest Place on Earth~
For years I have been taking family vacations to California, mostly to go to Disneyland, but visiting with my family down there was always a bonus. Well, for the first time in 23 years, I wasn't ready to come home. I have found that since I've been married, Vacations are just that much better. The last couple of years that I've gone to Cali, I've spent every night on the phone with Randy, and I found myself texting him all day long, waiting for the vacation to be over so I could see him again. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my family, and love love love Disneyland, but there's something about going with your spouse that makes a vacation so much more enjoyable! This was my nephew's first time going to disneyland and it was great to see how much fun he was having. But it was also great to be spending a week away from work with Randy! We flew out to Cali on Monday (my sister didn't want to drive with a 2 yr old...and I was so glad!). We spend monday just hanging out and visiting. It was Randy's first time meetin my extended family that didn't make it to the wedding, and mostly, he fit right in. My cousin has 2 girls that just attached to Randy. It was pretty funny considering the fact that Randy really doesn't like kids too much. :) But he was amazing with them. It was really fun to see...even though I was secretly laughing at him! Tuesday we went to Sea World...which by the way...is WAY overpriced!! I paid the same amount for 1 ticket at Sea World as I did for a 2 day pass at Disneyland! Ridiculous! But whatever...Randy got to see some sharks so he was happy. ;) We went on quite a few rides (they put rides in for the little kids...they were kinda fun) and we made the girls sick on a spinney ride...yeah...Randy was in charge. After that they didn't trust going on any ride with him (which is probably why he did it!). Wednesday we got the chance to go to the San Diego Temple. It was so awesome! I absolutely love that temple and after going though it, I love it even more! That afternoon we went to the beach. It was cold and not the beaches that Randy and I are used to...Bahamas, Puerto Rico, St Thomas, etc. but it was cool. We walked the beach and just had some alone time (which was few and far between with those little girls) :) Thursday and Friday were Disneyland and California Adventure...they were a blast. I made Randy go through the Tiki Hut...simply because he hates it but has always told everyone how awesome it is and that they have to do it very first. It was pretty funny! But Gehrig and the girls thought it was a blast. Unfortunately they closed my absolute favorite ride at disneyland, (Peter Pan...yes, I am 23 yrs old and my favorite ride is still Peter Pan) so I couldn't take my nephew, or my hubby the first time they were there with me...and that was a bummer. But we did buy a tribute to Peter Pan, and it's going to be hangin up in my house very soon! I'll post pictures when we get it framed and everything. Friday we did the whole California Adventure thing. It was a good time. I love the Tower of Terror...but for all of you who have only been to the California one...let me be the first to tell you...the Flordia one is SO much better! I told Randy I'd take him so he could compare...so it looks like we're going to Disneyworld! :) (not til after Italy of course). After we were done with all the rides, we went to Tony Roma's for dinner...yes...they still have Tony Roma's, just not in utah. We got some delicious ribs...it was awesome! Saturday was a pretty lazy day, mostly we woke late and then packed and had to go to the airport. All in all, it was a pretty fun little get away. I'm glad I can finally say I've been to Disneyland with Randy!
Yay for Shamu!
Dolphins do cool tricks!
This is the ride we got the girls sick on! :)
My Favorite Temple!
What's going on? (standing in line to see Mickey)
It's tough to be a bug...especially wearing these glasses!
Mickey's Car...yup, we rode in it!
Monday, April 20, 2009
~One Year~
This weekend Randy and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary...I know...crazy how fast time flies. Anyway...it's been a great year to say the least! But...I can say that I'm really glad that we got married last year and not this year (mostly the weather was amazing last year...and this year it was a bit cold...). We both decided to take a day off and spend the time together. I have forgotten how nice it was when we both worked at RC Willey and had the same days off. In the morning, we took our dog to my mom's who doggie sat for us so we 
could enjoy our day. Right after that we went to the temple and did a session. It was amazing...I can't say that I've had such a great experience there except for the first time I went though and of course our wedding day. It was awesome and I think it really just relaxed both of us. After that we went home and just lounged around for the afternoon...we had lunch and then stuffed cake in each other's faces again (pictures to follow). Most people said that our wedding cake would be gross after a year and it'd be all dried out and stuff, but I have to say...it was SO good!! We had our top layer a pumpkin chocolate chip cake with chocolate frosting in the middle, and of course the fond
et frosting on the outside. The fondet was seriously our saving grace. It kept the cake so moist it was absolutely delicious! Of course, the fondet was not nearly as good for smashing as it was all dried out and crusty. :) Later in the afternoon, we went to the cheesecake factory for dinner. It was delicious! And Randy finally found something that he liked enough to go there more often...yay! We went to dinner right about 4:45, expecting a long wait like usual...but we actually walked right in and sat down. I can't say that's ever happened for us (we were there opening night and it took us 4 and 1/2 hours to get in). After dinner we went to see Phantom at Hale Center Theatre. It was really good. It wasn't Andrew Lloyd Weber's version so it was different but I'm glad that now I can say I've seen both. After that it was back home and back to reality...but I can say it was a fantastic weekend and I'm so happy to be married to my best friend!
could enjoy our day. Right after that we went to the temple and did a session. It was amazing...I can't say that I've had such a great experience there except for the first time I went though and of course our wedding day. It was awesome and I think it really just relaxed both of us. After that we went home and just lounged around for the afternoon...we had lunch and then stuffed cake in each other's faces again (pictures to follow). Most people said that our wedding cake would be gross after a year and it'd be all dried out and stuff, but I have to say...it was SO good!! We had our top layer a pumpkin chocolate chip cake with chocolate frosting in the middle, and of course the fond
et frosting on the outside. The fondet was seriously our saving grace. It kept the cake so moist it was absolutely delicious! Of course, the fondet was not nearly as good for smashing as it was all dried out and crusty. :) Later in the afternoon, we went to the cheesecake factory for dinner. It was delicious! And Randy finally found something that he liked enough to go there more often...yay! We went to dinner right about 4:45, expecting a long wait like usual...but we actually walked right in and sat down. I can't say that's ever happened for us (we were there opening night and it took us 4 and 1/2 hours to get in). After dinner we went to see Phantom at Hale Center Theatre. It was really good. It wasn't Andrew Lloyd Weber's version so it was different but I'm glad that now I can say I've seen both. After that it was back home and back to reality...but I can say it was a fantastic weekend and I'm so happy to be married to my best friend!
Randy bought me 1 rose since it was our 1st anniversary
After I shoved Cake in his face...
He got me back...and he's had practice. :)
The makeup kiss...
~Speeding Ticket~
Ok...so I know it's been a very long time since I've blogged so I have some catching up to do...So here you go. Alright...back in december I got in a car accident. Mostly it wasn't my fault, it was a very snowy day, and the roads were EXTREMEMLY icy and there weren't any plow trucks. So I'm driving to work and am just outside our neighborhood when I arrive at "deadman's curve" (we named it that after the accident). I see like 4 cars off the side of the road so I slow way down...enough to stall my car, even though I was in 1st gear. I press on the breaks but alas, nothing happens. I continue to slide and realize I have a decision, I can either run into the barrier in front of 
me, or I can try to turn and likely hit a car that has already slid off the road. I decided to take my chances with the barrier. There wasn't hardly any damage done to my car (mostly because I was going like 2 miles an hour...), but I was stuck due to the ice patch that I was on. I called Randy, who didn't answer because he was walking the dog and didn't bring his phone. I had a few people offer to push me out, but feeling guilty about making them stop, I declined their help, telling them that my husband was on his way. Well...after standing there about 5 minutes, a much needed snow plow drove by. Six minutes after that...here comes a cop. Now...this cop has pulled me over before (like over a year prior for running a stop sign). He proceeded to ask me what happened and then told me that he saw me driving and that I was going to fast (ok...then why did it take you 15 minutes to get here???). Randy finally pulled up and pushed me out. I was just about to leave when the cop stopped me to give me a ticket for speeding too fast for conditions...what?!? Ok....I don't think you get this...I STALLED my car in 1st gear! Do you know how slow you have to be going to do that??? I told him right then and there that I was going to fight it, and proceeded to do so. The First court session took place the end of Feb...and I was under the impression that it would all be resolved that night. However, after pleading not guilty, I was required to come back in the middle of April. By this point, I was just ready for it to be over...it almost wasn't worth fighting anymore. However, my trial date finally came and I showed up to the court room. I was kind of nervous because I knew the cop was summoned and would be there. However, after waiting in the court room for 45 minutes, I went into the office with the D.A. and was told that the cop hadn't showed up. We then went to the judge and asked for a dismissal...YES! The judge granted it and I was on my way. All in all, I was glad that I didn't have to face the cop and super excited that I didn't have a ticket on my record! :)
me, or I can try to turn and likely hit a car that has already slid off the road. I decided to take my chances with the barrier. There wasn't hardly any damage done to my car (mostly because I was going like 2 miles an hour...), but I was stuck due to the ice patch that I was on. I called Randy, who didn't answer because he was walking the dog and didn't bring his phone. I had a few people offer to push me out, but feeling guilty about making them stop, I declined their help, telling them that my husband was on his way. Well...after standing there about 5 minutes, a much needed snow plow drove by. Six minutes after that...here comes a cop. Now...this cop has pulled me over before (like over a year prior for running a stop sign). He proceeded to ask me what happened and then told me that he saw me driving and that I was going to fast (ok...then why did it take you 15 minutes to get here???). Randy finally pulled up and pushed me out. I was just about to leave when the cop stopped me to give me a ticket for speeding too fast for conditions...what?!? Ok....I don't think you get this...I STALLED my car in 1st gear! Do you know how slow you have to be going to do that??? I told him right then and there that I was going to fight it, and proceeded to do so. The First court session took place the end of Feb...and I was under the impression that it would all be resolved that night. However, after pleading not guilty, I was required to come back in the middle of April. By this point, I was just ready for it to be over...it almost wasn't worth fighting anymore. However, my trial date finally came and I showed up to the court room. I was kind of nervous because I knew the cop was summoned and would be there. However, after waiting in the court room for 45 minutes, I went into the office with the D.A. and was told that the cop hadn't showed up. We then went to the judge and asked for a dismissal...YES! The judge granted it and I was on my way. All in all, I was glad that I didn't have to face the cop and super excited that I didn't have a ticket on my record! :)
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