Crazy 8's
I was tagged by my friend Ally:
My 8 Favorite Restaurants:
1-Applebee's
2-Craigo's
3-Olive Garden
4-Cheesecake Factory
5-Phillips Crabhouse
6-Silver Diner
7-Thai House
8-Red Lobster
My 8 Favorite T.V. shows:
1-Law and Order SVU
2-NCIS
3-The Bachelor
4-The Bachelorette (Im running low...)
5-Gilmore Girls
6- Jon and Kate Plus 8
7- Amry Wives
8- Wedding Story
8 things I did yesterday:
1-Worked out
2-Went to work
3-Shopping
4-Watched a movie
5-Made cookies with my husband
6-Showered
7-Relaxed after work with Mark (so nice after a crazy week!)
8-Made breakfast
8 Things I am looking forward to:
1-Going shooting with the Richters
2-Adopting a kitten
3-Seeing my family
4-Seeing Marks family
5-Mark graduating
6-Mark going active duty
7-Relaxing this weekend
8-Winter being over
8 wishes:
1-I wish that my house would clean it self
2-I wish money wasn't so important
3-I wish I could see family more often
4-I wish that everything didn't cost money
(I know that goes with wish 2 but I still wish it)
5-I wish for good health all the time for me and my family
6-To have a home where love and Christ are ever present
7-For people in this world to be more understanding
8-Mark to be safe while being in the army
People I tag:
1. Bethany 2. Jessica P 3. Lindsay 4. Teresa 5. Amanda 6. and new to the blogging world, Catherine
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
wow wow wow
I dont know where the time has gown, but as a good friend so kindly mentioned, I need to update my blog (Thanks Teresa!) We'll start with our move. We have moved into a bigger apartment...and love it! (Once things are completely organized, we'll post pictures.) We have great neighbors and am glad about that! Because Mark has training today, I go to church by myself. But, my great neighbors upstairs knocked on my door and sat by me in church. They are super nice!
Christmas, After about a 2 hour delay we made it to Maryland with my family. Things were a little crazy, but it was nice to be there. My mom is fostering this dog who use to be abused. He and I did not hit off well. He bit me (after I had put on a brand new shirt that I bought the day before!) and then ate part of the heel off a pair of shoes. Cole (the dog) and I were beginning to be friends about 2 days before I left. We then headed off to Florida on New Years Day. A little family reunion was held at Disney World. It was beautiful-80 degrees and sunny everyday! On the 5 we headed back to Rexburg, only to be stopped by a snow storm, 3 dozen accidents, and taking way too long (2+ hours to get from SLC to Bountiful). We stayed the night in Utah and Tuesday morning we were able to make back.
Christmas, After about a 2 hour delay we made it to Maryland with my family. Things were a little crazy, but it was nice to be there. My mom is fostering this dog who use to be abused. He and I did not hit off well. He bit me (after I had put on a brand new shirt that I bought the day before!) and then ate part of the heel off a pair of shoes. Cole (the dog) and I were beginning to be friends about 2 days before I left. We then headed off to Florida on New Years Day. A little family reunion was held at Disney World. It was beautiful-80 degrees and sunny everyday! On the 5 we headed back to Rexburg, only to be stopped by a snow storm, 3 dozen accidents, and taking way too long (2+ hours to get from SLC to Bountiful). We stayed the night in Utah and Tuesday morning we were able to make back.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Graduation :-)
After a long four and a half years, I have graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho!!! Wahoo! My parents as well as Marks mom and sister were able to come out. Im glad they were able to do this, and that they made it back to their separate destinations safely. I also was really happy that Mark was able to be apart of the ROTC Color Guard that night. I am now working at Valley Medical Shoppe here while Mark finishes school.
We also attended Mike Williams wedding and reception where we ran into some past O'Fallon ward members, the Sittons. All in all it was a great weekend!
We also attended Mike Williams wedding and reception where we ran into some past O'Fallon ward members, the Sittons. All in all it was a great weekend!
Monday, December 8, 2008
100 DAYS!
I was playing around on facebook today and happened to glance at our "Wedding Counter". 100 days and still going strong :-) Haha. I absolutely love being married to Mark and am really grateful and glad he is in my life as my husband!
Anyways, seeing as how its been a little while since I've updated, I'll go ahead and fill you in on our life: We spent a delicious and fun-filled Thanksgiving in Lehi, UT at my old roommate and super cool friend Jills house with her and her family! It was a lot of fun to be able to get out of our normal busy routine. We then met up with my sister Hannah and her boyfriend Trevor in Logan for Sunday dinner after attending an amazing missionary farewell for my dear Brittany! All in all, it was a lot of fun, as well as relaxing! Upon returning to chilly Rexburg for a total of 10 days left in my college career, I took a job offer from Valley Medical Shoppe. I am so grateful to have a job, especially with the way our economy is going. It is crazy to think that in just a few days I will be graduating-where did the time go? I'm also excited that my parents as well as my mother and sister-in laws will be coming out for graduation festivities!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
When I got married...
When I got married, I knew my life would change some. I grew up in a house with little to none militaryness (I had grandfathers in the military, but they both passed away when I was younger, and my dad told stories, but not the same as what Mark had. Marks dad was in the Air Force.) Anyways, so I knew I what I would be getting into and becoming (an Army Wife) and was excited for this new life. Well, it didnt really hit me until I was out to lunch with a good friend/old roommate, Amanda, and looked in the back seat of the car. This is what I saw...
It pretty much sums up my life. High heals and guns. Whats not to love? Now, it is different, but good different. For Mark and I's first date, we went shooting with 2 other couples. It was a lot of fun, something new, and at first I wasnt sure what to think. But, I ended up liking it and had a great time! Now, we go shooting periodically. (My goal is to be able to shoot the clay pigeon and have it shatter.)
It pretty much sums up my life. High heals and guns. Whats not to love? Now, it is different, but good different. For Mark and I's first date, we went shooting with 2 other couples. It was a lot of fun, something new, and at first I wasnt sure what to think. But, I ended up liking it and had a great time! Now, we go shooting periodically. (My goal is to be able to shoot the clay pigeon and have it shatter.)
Cookies go with...Milk?
The other day Mark and I were relaxing on the couch watching some show, most likely Law and Order SVU, when I discovered one of those "I thought everyone did it" moments. We enjoying some Milano cookies. Me, I had a nice cold glass of milk, and Mark had a cup of...WATER!!! I couldn't believe it. Who doesn't enjoy a yummy warm cookie with a cold glass of milk? Apparently my handsome husband. He then insisted that a lot of people do it (?!?)...or maybe just his family. Well, I texted his sister Katie and asked which she would prefer while eating a cookie, milk or water? Her reply: Milk. Of course...! Later that day we talked to his sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Randy, and again asked the question, which they would prefer while eating a cookie, milk or water? Their answer came as no surprise...milk!
So, I am now working with Mark to help him enjoy cookies and milk...the American way :-) (In his defense, he says he is thirsting after eating the cookie, and water satisfies his thirst better. I just dont know. Haha.)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
The Best is Yet to Come
I dont know how things could get any better; I have a loving and fantastic husband who loves me through my little moods, I have a family who also loves and supports me, I go to a college where many of the students and faculty share my same beliefs...and much more!
I was able to get my first ID card with my married name on it/military ID card. Mark has drill Thursday-Sunday, 8-? this week. I went to class on Friday and drove down to Blackfoot to meet Mark where he was filling out paper work, medical checks, etc. I can now get onto any base/post, PX, BX, commissary, etc :-) I haven't "legally" changed my name however. Earlier this week we went to Idaho Falls to the social security office. (Apparently there is some rule that only one person can be working at a time. When you walk in, you sign-in/take a number and sit down. There are two windows...yet only person will work at a time?) Anyways, so after waiting a little bit, they called my number. I explained I just got married and needed to change my name and get a new social security card. I handed over our marriage certificate, drivers license, birth certificate, current social security card, and who knows what else. The lady then proceeded to tell me that I did not have the correct marriage certificate. I brought the one from the state. She said it didn't have the "right seal" on it?! (The Army took it though!) So, I am going to try again another time.
Well, I should probably start getting ready to make dinner. Mark has been training all day...Oh, also, on a random side note. Mark and I went and saw "An American Carol" last night. We didn't stay for all of it though. I wasn't too happy with it and left. I know that we as a people have differences on President Bush, the upcoming election, war, the troops, etc. But, I do think that regardless of your opinion, George W. Bush deserves respect as President of the United States and the troops fighting to defend our freedom and to keep us safe deserve that same respect. (I think things like this have hit me a little harder because Mark is in the Army and could be deployed in a few years.)
I was able to get my first ID card with my married name on it/military ID card. Mark has drill Thursday-Sunday, 8-? this week. I went to class on Friday and drove down to Blackfoot to meet Mark where he was filling out paper work, medical checks, etc. I can now get onto any base/post, PX, BX, commissary, etc :-) I haven't "legally" changed my name however. Earlier this week we went to Idaho Falls to the social security office. (Apparently there is some rule that only one person can be working at a time. When you walk in, you sign-in/take a number and sit down. There are two windows...yet only person will work at a time?) Anyways, so after waiting a little bit, they called my number. I explained I just got married and needed to change my name and get a new social security card. I handed over our marriage certificate, drivers license, birth certificate, current social security card, and who knows what else. The lady then proceeded to tell me that I did not have the correct marriage certificate. I brought the one from the state. She said it didn't have the "right seal" on it?! (The Army took it though!) So, I am going to try again another time.
Well, I should probably start getting ready to make dinner. Mark has been training all day...Oh, also, on a random side note. Mark and I went and saw "An American Carol" last night. We didn't stay for all of it though. I wasn't too happy with it and left. I know that we as a people have differences on President Bush, the upcoming election, war, the troops, etc. But, I do think that regardless of your opinion, George W. Bush deserves respect as President of the United States and the troops fighting to defend our freedom and to keep us safe deserve that same respect. (I think things like this have hit me a little harder because Mark is in the Army and could be deployed in a few years.)
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