I know I am a Slacker

So I have pretty much sucked at blogging lately, and texting people back, and emailing people back, and calling people back. I basically just suck at communicating lately! I will try to give an INTERESTING update, but if you get bored feel free to skip over stuff! (not that you need my permission!) Let's see January....
We did a lot of fun little things. We went sledding with our friends Lindsay and Devin, which was so much fun! It was at night and it was raining and we went sososo fast! It was great! (Thanks to Colette for letting me borrow her snow pants about a million times!) We hung out with my siblings a ton as usual, doing random activities. I did go to a couple wedding shows, and got some good ideas. My mom and I also ordered my wedding dress, the one I have had my eye on forever!! I wish I could post a picture, but then that would be bad luck! I have to say though, I am so sick of wedding plans. I am just ready to elope! We also had a dinner with a bunch of my friends from jr high and high school that was awesome for me! We hadn't done anything with everyone for two years. K let's move on to Feb.

February was fun, and I actually remember stuff too so that helps! We started off with the ugly sweater party! It was a blast! We have met a lot of the Wingate's friends in their ward so it was nice to get to see them again and hang out! On Valentines Rich and I went shopping for some much needed clothes! It was fun to be able to spend the day with just each other, we shopped for a couple hours, and then had some Japanese for lunch. (which we HATED) That night we had a fun night with the Patane's playing the Wii and chatting! Last weekend Mindy spent the first part with Rich and me while we went to an urban art show that one of my co-worker's sons was having. I LOVE art shows! After the show we went bowling with Lindsay and Devin. It was so gross, there was dog poop on the floor there and it was disgusting!! Rich won of course. :P That's pretty much all that happened since I last blogged..... I think! If I left any of you out in an adventure I apologize!

Bring on the New Year!

Happy New Year!

Whoops! I said a naughty word!

This is what I come home to every night!

Ahh!

This year we spent New Year's eve with Rich's uncle Derek and fam, part of the time, and then the other part at Sherrie's house. It was Derek's 50th birthday so the house was decorated in black.
Derek: "Haven't you heard 50 is the new 40?"
Me: "You wish!"
Sherrie's old room mate (sorta) Rachelle, came to stay with her for the week, so Sher threw a party! We had a good time getting to know Sherrie's friends better, We joked around a lot and I got fashion advice from drunk people! We had a great time!

Zombie Adventures

I have always been a sleep walker, talker, and Mindy will tell you, dancer. My mom used to find me in random places all around the house in the middle of the night. Well unfortunately nothing has changed!
I have a retainer I wear at night and I have the hardest time keeping it in my mouth. I have found it in drawers, under my bed, in my bed, and the other night I found it in my shower!! I need help! I did this with earrings too! I usually take my earrings out at night, but about 3 weeks ago I forgot. I found one in my retainer case, and one in my dresser! One time my friend Maci called me early in the morning to ask me something, and I didn't even know she called until the next day when she told me that she had called. I don't remember anything from that call! Or that it even happened!
I bring all this up because last night I vaguely remember getting up to go to the bathroom, going to sit on the toilet and hitting something hard. I woke up sometime later and found myself asleep against the wall next to my toilet. I was way confused. I went to the bathroom, got up, (seriously) ran into a wall, and went back to sleep. I think what happened was that I went to sit on the toilet and I missed and sat on the floor, just plopped, because now my butt hurts! I think I might be one of the deepest sleepers I know!
This morning Sherrie called me and woke me up, and I could not think at all. I felt like I had a hang over, which is an every morning occurrence for me! She hung up after telling me I was mumbling too much, something Rich complains about every time he has to talk to me when I am sleepy. I have just come to the conclusion that I am a zombie when I am tired so please never tell me anything important! Oh and ward members, if you ever find me wandering around the neighborhood at night, I am probably asleep and if you would direct me home that would be great!

Laguna Beach!

A few months ago Rich and I decided to go to California with some of my sisters. We planned everything and we just got back early this morning! We had so much fun!! We went to Disneyland, and as Rich says "California Adventure Parks" (Cutie) But that's not even the best part!! Laguna Beach was the best!!
Claire, the kids and Rich and I went to Laguna Beach Sunday night. For those of you who haven't heard of it, it's a beautiful beach in Southern California, where my mom grew up. It's strange because even though I never lived there, it feels more like home to me than Utah. So going there was very exciting, and I was really excited to show Rich! I can't even describe how the night looked! We didn't get there until about 6 and it was between sunset and darkness. Rich and I went for a little walk, after playing in the water a little with the kids. I took him over by Bird Rock, and we found this patch of sand. I told him about him everything I loved about Laguna,and He knelt down on one knee and............ I said yes and.......... WE ARE ENGAGED!
We came back to Laguna yesterday and you couldn't even see the place where he proposed because the tide was up, but I kinda like it that way, because you have to be there around the time he proposed to see it.
These pictures look cropped... I swear it really happened!I also might add, these haven't been edited yet. Be nice.
California Adventure Parks!

Mom's Classy Ears

For years and years my sisters and I have been badgering my mom on and off about getting her ears pierced! Well last week I was up really late with my mom (she was helping me study) and she randomly tells me she wants to get her ears pierced! So being the pushy person that I am made plans to do it on Saturday, (22nd) so she couldn't change her mind! She was sooo nervous! Cute mom.... she had two people do it so she wouldn't have to go through it twice! Her ears have been described as classy, elegant, and cute since she's had them done!

MP3 Tag!

So Sherrie did this and forgot to tag me, and since I am her fav, I am taking it upon myself to do it!
You set your ipod or MP3 to shuffle and answer the questions with the title of the songs.

*IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY?
Come On Get Higher by Matt Nathanson Haha that's really funny!
*WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Thank You For the Music mamma mia totally me!
*WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Say a little prayer from best friends wedding ???
*HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Take a chance on me mamma mia haha
*WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
Rosemary's Grandaughter
*WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
What I like about youVery telling!
*WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
I love You Martina McBride hmmm that's sweet
*WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Picture to Burn Taylor Swift apparently I am a little violent
*WHAT IS 2+2?
Smile Vitamin C
*WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Stop and Stare they are all gorgeous!
*WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Our Last Summer Mamma Mia
*WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
I caught Myself, Twilight
*WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Spot Light Twilight mix wow
*What Am I To You
Swing Swing
*WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
I'll be home for christmas, cute
*WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
How do I Live LeAnn Rimes
*WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Don't Stop the music Rianna wow this has got me well!
*WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Should've Said No Taylor Swift
*WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Baby Girl... hmmm
*WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Honey Honey
*HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Feel Good Inc. Gorillaz
*WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Let it Snow, Let Snow Let Snow!
*WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
What is Love- Haddaway haha
*WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
I have a dream- Mamma Mia, a scary one maybe?
*WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Lay All Your love on me!-Mamma mia, wow, guess so
*WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Shake it-Metro Station, funny that doesn't scare me
*DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
The great ecape-Guess not
*IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
I've got you under my skin- no idea
*WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Where the heart is- crazy game

I now tag everyone!

Richard

I have been blessed that my boyfriend and my very best friend have been the same person for a long time! Rich spoils me and makes sure I get the very best :) He also is willing to drop everything and help me study for my oh so boring bio test!
I came out to my car after my late shift at work last night and found these beauties! Rich is so good to show appreciation for me! Not that I needed them, but it is nice to know that I am loved! Thanks for all that you do babe! LOVE YOU!

Motherhood, Den Motherhood That is!

Today Andi and I had the opportunity to go to POW WOW! We went to a high school and were trained to be leaders. We had SO MUCH FUN! I have always been excited about my calling, although at times it seems overwhelming, but today made me even more excited! Basically you just go around to different classes and they teach you what you can do with the boys! We really loved it! I had so much fun with Andi and then getting to know Laura and Jennifer! It was a blast, and I am so grateful for my calling! I have to say thanks to Andi, she is honestly one of the best people I have ever met, and she is so willing to help, even with non related scout stuff! She is great example and pretty much wonderful all together! THANK YOU ANDI! These are some pictures from today and last weeks den meeting! Andi and I had a sleep over last night (it was exhilarating, haven't had one of those with a friend in a really long time!), and this morning we woke up to Margaret making breakfast for us! Thanks! (andi pass it along would ya!)
BTW thanks A for letting me steal all your pics!

A Home For Gracie

So as many of you know, when Rich and I graduated I gave him a puppy for graduation. Well we have found an apartment for Rich, and for me at some point, but no animals are allowed! We have had to really think and pray about what we are going to do, and we just can't turn this opportunity down. We are looking for a family to give Gracie to.If you or anyone you know are interested please give us a call! We aren't planning on selling her we will just give her away. She is a very sweet 6 month old husky mix. She is way smart, and learns quickly, you just have to be consistent with teaching her, which hasn't been the case with us . She hasn't been completely potty trained, and we have been crate training her. However she has only had one accident in the house so she is on a good track. She has had all her shots, and is scheduled to be fixed in a couple weeks. We are very sad about our situation, but we have not been able to find any other alternatives. If you know of anyone looking for a puppy, like for christmas for example, please let us know! We can keep her until about January, however if we don't find her a home in the next 3 weeks we are going to take her to the Humane Society. Rich would rather he know the people she is going to live with so we are going with this option first. This is already a hard issue and we would like to resolve it quickly if possible. Thanks so much!

Movies in the Mountains!

This weekend we got to hang out with Colton and Cortney! I was so excited when Rich told me we were hanging out! We haven't got to really do much with all of us there since school started, so it was a very pleasant surprise. We left WJ about 8:45 and headed up to the mountains. We got a chance to talk and Cort and I got to sing our song! I don't know how long we drove but we found a good spot for a movie in the bed of Colts truck, and some weenie roasting. We had dinner and treats, planned by the boys, and some "beer". (because you know we are college students!)
After Colt put the fire out (wink, wink Cort!), we hopped in the back of the truck to watch a movie. To my horror, the movie was supposed to be a scary one! The movie made me jump, say a few swear words, and even had me contemplating walking home. It wasn't so much that the movie was so scary, but in the middle of the night, pitch black outside, and random campers yelling at us, I was pretty terrified! The movie got over at 12:30 and we left shortly after. Rich and I both fell asleep on the way home. :) It had been a really long day! Anyway I didn't get home till 2:00 am, and I had to do scouts early in the morning, so it was good I had a little snoozer!

We did a lot of other fun things too this weekend. Sherrie and James invited Rich and Me to go to Lagoon with them. We left about 1 and got there about 1:45. First we did what I like to call "old faithful" aka the white roller coaster. Emma (never had been to lagoon before this) said it was a little too fast for her, but after doing all the other roller coasters, she told us the white one was her favorite. :) I went on one by myself with her, and it was one that they could only let 2 people off at once. So she leans over to me and says "I hope that we get to get off last because then we can have a chance to talk". Haha She is 8 years old, and talks like she is 30! Our talk was very inspirational btw! ;) Probably the funniest part about this trip for me was when Rich, James and Emma went on a ride and Sherrie and I went to get treats. I apologize for this up front, but this was hilarious! Sherrie had bought some sour cherries, and had tucked them in her jacket. I was walking sorta behind her, and she dropped the cherries. I just sorta called to her, not wanting to say the obvious, when she yells, "Oh! Did I drop my cherries?!" We were surrounded by people and after she said it, she realized what she had said and just laughed! It was hilarious! We ended our part of the night with them, with Sherrie, Emma, Me, Rich and James, all singing "Lay All Your Love on Me" from Mamma Mia! It was so funny!




We took J-man to the pumpkin patch in the morning. Lol, that was a funny experience! He took us on a tour around the patch, (he had never been to that one) and refused to have his picture taken. He kept saying "Noooooo" similar to how a cow moo's. It was great!
I don't know how we managed to pack all of that into one day, but we had a great time with all parties involved!