Upgrade..

After a many three and half years, two batteries and 2 extended batteries the time had finally come. It was hard to say goodbye but we both knew it was best. Goodbye LG 6100 and hello new LG enV!




So there you have it. I defiantly got an upgrade. No longer can all of you make fun of me and say my phone is prehistoric!! I know this is a bit of a silly blog but this was a HUGE step for me!

And the Angels Came Down from Heaven and Sang a Beautiful Song..

The day has finally arrived!! All you pickle lovers out there have many reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving. My Aunt Amy (really my friend/sister from another mister) was shopping out in Phoenix and stumbled over this and thought I might like to see. Well did I ever, not only am I excited but I wanted to give you guys a reason to get excited. So without further ado I would like to introduce you to the greatest idea of all time....


Yes it's what you think. Dill pickles in pudding snack packaging. This means we can now have pickles anywhere we are. We can travel and not have to go without feeding our craving! Man today is a great day!

Fall break has come and gone...

School has been keeping me super crazy so when Fall Break came around it was welcomed with open arms. Since I had two extra days off Todd took them off at work and we headed up to Idaho to visit the White's. Trent and Tonya have been friends of Todd's for about 14 years now. They have 3 adorable boys, Dukati, Anderson and Zanlan. They really showed us how to have a good time..

We got there Thursday night and went straight to the circus. Ringley and Barnes circus was a lot of fun. The boys loved it and we all had a super time. Here are the pics to prove it...

Here is Anderson enjoying his hat and cotton candy while waiting for the show to start..

Zanny being cute and giving the camera a smile...

Duke and Mom having fun...

When we finally made it up the mountain we had a great time. Trent and Tonya have a usual spot up near Idaho City so thats where we went. It was a lot of fun but boy oh boy was it super super cold! The first day was border line miserable for me but I was amazed at how these kids don't feel a thing. We had a lot of fun riding around in the snow.

Trent and Tonya all bundled up..

Its amazing what the cold will have you buy. It looks silly but felt soo warm and good..

Anderson riding with his BIG grin..

Duke getting ready to pull out...

Zanny trying to find his helmet so he can go on a ride..

We had a wonderful time this weekend and can't wait for the next trip up. Thanks White's!!!

Labor Day was Awesome!!!!

**i know this was about a month ago but i have been super busy and haven't had a chance to update in a while. i swear i started writing this the weekend after it happened. better late than never right??**

Well we had a wonderful Labor Day weekend!! We headed up to the ever so lovely Idaho. Our friends Chuck and Bev have a cabin about an hour and a half East of Rexburg. Todd met Kaylee and I up there (he was working in Montana) on Friday and we stayed until late Monday afternoon. The weekend was full of four-wheeling, movies, and delicious cooking. It was super relaxing for Todd and I, but Kaylee wasn't so lucky. The chipmunks and squirrels would not leave her alone. They would wait until she was in the house and almost asleep and then run back and forth in front of the glass door just to tease her. She came close to catching one but fell a little shy!! Better luck next time Kaylee.

On Saturday we went out riding and came across a moose. Thats right ladies and gentlemen we were riding minding our own business and all of a sudden off to our right was a beautiful moose. It was so fun and I think they are just as curious as we are. We stopped and watched him for about 10 minutes and he just sat there watching us.

(this isn't him but it looks an awful lot like him. we didn't want him to think we were going to shoot him so we left our camera in the cargo area of our four wheeler)

Then on Sunday we went for yet another 4wheeler ride and happened to come across a wonderfully large black bear!! i don't know if any of you have seen one, but they are awfully intimidating. We were just riding and minding our own business when all of a sudden Todd screams 'oh my gosh, oh my gosh' and the four wheeler comes to a dead stop! I look ahead and see the back half of a black bear running into a forest area. I asked my very manly and super rugged husband to approach the clearing where the bear ran in, but sadly this is the response I heard, "are you kidding me we are not moving". I guess I found the one thing Todd is scared of..BLACK BEARS. It was amazing and a wonderful surprise.

(again this is not the actual bear it happened way to fast to get a pic, but this is what he looked like)


Todd and I had a really great time. Who knew the outdoors could be so much fun??

Morning Dew..

I have had a lot of busyness going on in my life (this past month in particular) and haven't had the chance to take in a breath. So with that being said I wanted to take a moment to count my blessings..

(this is more therapeutic for me than anything else so feel free to skip this blog)

1. I love my dear sweet husband and the way he treats me. Especially when he is busy at work and I am having a terrible day and he still takes the time to step out to calm me down (and in a way no one else can).
2. I love my sweet Kaylee and Addie and their nonjudgmental attitude towards me. Even if I have been ignoring them or I smell terrible they still want my love and attention. Aren't animals wonderful?!?
3. I love going back to school and having the chance to learn more about things that had never interested me until now. (physics in particular)
4. I love my dear friends. I haven't had a chance to call too many people my best friend but I am so glad to have Brittany Nabrotzky in my life. She is honest to goodness the most kind hearted and thoughtful person I have ever met. No matter whats going on in her life she takes a minute to calm me down and for that I am eternally thankful.
5. I am grateful for books and the release they give me from life. I have recently had a chance to go back and look at the kids books I read as a kid. (Does anyone remember, Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day).
6. I love Sunday mornings. The calming and peaceful break it gives from a long and busy week.
7. I love Cafe Rio for their ever so delicious roast beef salad. It never fails to put a smile on my face.
8. I love watching babies look at their mom or dad when they are unsure of something. I love the smile they can bring to anyones face. I love the way that they seem to brighten any room they enter.
9. I love seeing the dew on the morning grass and watching Kaylee run and run while trying to lick up all the dew that she can.
10. And finally I am so glad that I have the opportunity to remember the happy and exciting things in life. No matter how life seems to treat me I have always had the chance to smile and for that I am thankful.

BYU Idaho!!!

(Todd, Kaylee and I sending Maegan off )

Well the day has finally arrived. My baby sister, Maegan, is off at college! I cant believe it but it is true. She is an amazing young women and I couldn't be prouder.

Maegan, my Mom, and my Grammy came to Utah for the weekend as a pit stop on their journey north to Idaho! Is was a lot of fun and I am sad they couldn't stay longer. Thursday my Mom, Maegan, and I went shopping for the essentials which spilled over to shopping on Friday, and Saturday they were off to BYU Idaho.

Maegan is doing well and liking the "college" scene. Her first class is tonight and she is really looking forward to it.

(Todd, Grammy and I)

(My sweet Mom)


Maegan's dorm room is really neat. She lucked out and got the 2 room suite. There are two bedrooms and 4 girls, they have their own bath, kitchen, and living area. She is liking her roomies so far!!

(super nice bath for a college dorm room right??)

(their super awesome kitchen)

(and her bunk and desk)

Todd keeps teasing Maegan saying she is going to get engaged within the next 6 months, but she isnt having that. No matter what she decides she will do great things. We love you Maegan and wish you good luck. Here Here...

**by the way Todd and I had just woken up and were extremely tired so thats why our faces look a little dazed**

Soapstone Basin..

I know I know...its seems all we do is four wheel but come on look at the pics and you will see why. Utah just keeps getting prettier and prettier. We left Saturday morning at 8 am with our riding buddies (Gail and Dan, Chuck and Bev) and we were off for the day!!

Dan rockin' out the goggles.
Todd and I anxiously awaiting the ride...

This we think is Iron Lake...(beautiful right?!?)

Todd sinking Punkin' in the mud...

Its amazing what four wheelers can do. We all trucked up to Soapstone Basin and rode around all morning and afternoon. It was a wonderful day!! I think we found the hobby Todd and I will do for many many years to come...