just a few things...

I have wanted to post but my camera is not working. I am not sure what is going on but I hope that I can get it fixed soon.
Things have been really busy, and I am finally feeling like I am on a schedule and getting settled into this new semester. It is going to be a tough semester, especially my online class. Anyway a few things we have been doing...

1. we went home a few weeks ago for Katie's farwell. She did a great job on her talk. I know she is going to be a great missionary. She has already been gone a week and I miss her a lot.
2. My Dad come up to Boise and took me on a "daddy daughter date" It was so great to be able to spend some one-on-one time with him. That doesn't happen very often, but I love when it does.
3. Last weekend Teri and I got together and did a craft. It was fun. I wish I could post pictures of it.
4. I had to give a talk in church about missionary work.
5. I made a New Years resolution to run, and I'm doing it. I have worked up to being able to run 2 miles. I even got Jake to go with me last night!

advising

I am enjoying my semester this far. It is going to be a very busy one, I am getting anxious, and hope I can keep up. I decided yesterday that I should go see an advisor to make sure I was on track and would be able to graduate next year. I made an appointment and went in, I was excited for someone to tell me I was on the right track.Itold her I wanted to take a lot of credits and finish up in three semesters. She pulled up my transcript. She looked at it was while and turned to me and said " Boy this sure is confusing. I am not sure what all these numbers mean. Do you know where I can find how many credits you have taken this far?" I was a little taken back so I explained it to her. She then pulled out her cell phone to use the calculator. I thought it was a joke at first. It wasn't. After about 5 minutes she looked up and said, " It looks like if you take lots of credits, and work hard you could probably graduate in 3 or 4 semesters."

Back To School

It was our first day back to school after the long winter break. I was excited and ready to start school again. I woke up at 6:30, drug myself out of bed at 7:00 and got ready. I caught the bus at 8:21 am. Got off at downtown, walked the .8 miles to school, got to class 15 minutes early and was ready to go! I waited a while Finally, a man walked in and told us class was canceled. My next class not unil 6:00 pm.

Best decision I ever made.

Three years ago Saturday I married the most amazing man. I can't believe it has been three years. The time is flying by. I know I have him forever but sometimes that does not seem long enough. I love you Jake.

Better late than never

Jake and I had a wonderful over Chirstmas break. We were able to go to Twin Falls for 2 whole weeks, and we loved every second of it. My Father-in-law had an agenda of all the fun things he wanted to do while the family was home, I think we did everything on the list, plus some! I was also able to spend of few days with my family which is always fun. Coleman came up from Utah and we got to spend some time with him on his birthday! He was a New Years baby. We played Risk, my family gets way into it! But it is fun to be together.

It was fun to celebrate Christmas with my nieces and nephews. This year they understand the concept of Santa and were so excited for him to leave them presents. We had to make cookies to leave by the fire place...

Enjoying the cookies. I think all the kids ate more frosting and cookies then they decorated!

Ashlynn putting sprinkles on the cookies

The Finished Product. I think they did a great job.

Everyone loved holding the "new baby" especially Owen. She is gets prettier and prettier everytime I see her.


The kids were so excited to dress up and act out the story of Baby Jesus. It was so cute to hear them talking about Jesus and how well they knew the story. Their parents are doing a great job teaching them.

After acting out the story of Jesus it was time for the nieces and nephew to open their new pajamas from Grandma and Grandpa. They are all so excited and loved their new Jammies.

After the parents put their kids to bed it was time for the adults to have fun. We had a beautiful candle lit dinner and the food was delicious.

Jakes Parents always get a beautiful tree every year.

After our nice dinner we had a devotional. My In-laws asked that instead of doing presents for them we pick a service project to do and then tell them about it. It really helped me and Jake remember the importance of Christmas. We all shared our experience we had, and told what our gift for the Savior was going to be this year. It was a great devotional and the spirit was strong. I felt it really set the mood for Christmas. After the devotional we exchanged gifts that we had gotten for each other, we also got pajamas.

Jake and I got games and a food processor (which we love) Thanks Chad a Katie!

Jake and his little, big brother, Austin in their new pajamas.

I didn't get the girls in their pajamas but they are super cute!

Christmas Morning.

I know this picture is blurry, but I couldn't resist.

Brett and Maren

Austin, Zach, and Katie.

We had a great Christmas with everyone. It was a relaxing day. Jake and I went to my parents house during the afternoon and were able to talk to my little brother that is on a mission. He is doing well and having success. It was so fun to talk to him and hear all of his neat experiences and see how much he has grown. We are proud of him.

Snowmobiling
We went up to Sun Valley, and spent the day snowmobling. It was a blast!

Emily, Katie, Teri, Zach, and Austin. Really to leave

Chad and Katie. They only brave enough to bring their kids. The day before it was below zero. It ended up not being that cold while we are there. It was so beautiful.

Me and Jake ( this is the same place we spend out honeymoon 3 years earlier.)

Emily, Teri, Katie, and me.

The Family

Spencer and Lily.

It had a great time snowmobiling.

Gingerbread Houses

We spent one morning decorating gingerbread houses. They were fun but a lot of work. I helped my two nieces. I had so much fun.

Bowling

We had fun bowling even if I am terrible.

Other things we did:

*Stay up way to late every night

*Saw 4 movies
*Avatar

*Invectus

*Sherlock Homes

*Blindside

*Caroling to neighbors

*Watched North and South

*Watched Pride and Prejudice (Yes it was my first time, and yes, I loved it)


My Nephew was really sad one day when I was leaving to spend the day with my mom so he decided that we should go out for ice cream when I got back. He was super excited.

We had a great time together.

Jake and I had a great time with the family. We love that we live close and can see everyone often. We love you all and can't wait to see everyone again next weekend!

All done.

It is finally over! Jake and I finished the rest of our finals today and it feels great! It is nice to have another semester done. We have both been looking forward to spending Christmas with our family, relaxing, and eat good food!

These are the stairs

That almost killed me this morning. I was leaving for work and they were icy but covered in snow and I took one step down and then rode the rest of the way down on my back. Everything went black for about 30 seconds, but I am okay. Just really sore.