1.31.2010
good friends
We had a great weekend. We didn't do anything too big or flashy but we spent a lot of time with some of our great friends. Friday night we had dinner with Shannel and Tyler Tingey and it was so fun to sit and just talk with them about anything and everything. Saturday we watched the basketball game and ate pizza with a bunch of other friends at the Turnbulls, then got to hang out with Leigh and Heather and the Taylors later on that night. I was thinking about how caring all of our friends are and I just felt an amazing sense of gratitude for the friendships that we have and the incredible people we are surrounded by. We are so blessed.
1.27.2010
cougar hoops
BYU Basketball is doing really well this season. We are especially into it at our house because Paul is covering the games for his news writing class. He gets to go to the games and get the VIP treatment and sit behind the bench. And he loves every second of it. Melissa and I went to a game the other night to watch and keep an eye on Paul down there. And the cougs were victorious.
1.25.2010
snowed in
This weekend we left right after I got home from work on Friday night and headed to Wyoming!
It turned out to be quite the adventure along the way... TONS of snow, no snowplows yet, me and melissa crammed in the tiny back seat of the pilot, mike and jenna crammed in the middle with a tiny bit more leg room, bags/skis/other paraphernalia packed everyone else that was open, jeff and paul piloting the car through the blizzard. We finally got to the family cabin and got settled in with a fire hot chocolate and other necessities.
The next day we had so much fun. We did all kinds of things in the snow. The boys cleared off the pond and made a huge jump on it. Then we took turns being pulled by the four wheeler on the sled up over the jump. Paul was quite proud of the flip he achieved (see video below). We also got pulled in the tube, went on 4wheeler rides, shot guns, napped, ate, played games, and other fun things. It was really one of the funnest times I've had playing in the snow... probably because I could just come inside for little spurts whenever I wanted to get warm.
None of us were ready to leave that night. It was such a fun weekend trip.
It turned out to be quite the adventure along the way... TONS of snow, no snowplows yet, me and melissa crammed in the tiny back seat of the pilot, mike and jenna crammed in the middle with a tiny bit more leg room, bags/skis/other paraphernalia packed everyone else that was open, jeff and paul piloting the car through the blizzard. We finally got to the family cabin and got settled in with a fire hot chocolate and other necessities.
The next day we had so much fun. We did all kinds of things in the snow. The boys cleared off the pond and made a huge jump on it. Then we took turns being pulled by the four wheeler on the sled up over the jump. Paul was quite proud of the flip he achieved (see video below). We also got pulled in the tube, went on 4wheeler rides, shot guns, napped, ate, played games, and other fun things. It was really one of the funnest times I've had playing in the snow... probably because I could just come inside for little spurts whenever I wanted to get warm.
None of us were ready to leave that night. It was such a fun weekend trip.
1.22: Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday to Christine, Melissa and Leigh! 3 of my favorite people share a birthday. Wishing you all a year of exciting events to come!
Melissa: I'm glad I got to celebrate with you here. It's always fun to hang out with you and hear all the updates and stories.
Leigh: I'm glad we had our early birthday celebration with you and I'm glad we can hang out more often now!
Christine: I miss you a ton, all the time not just on your birthday. But I hope it was a good one.
Melissa: I'm glad I got to celebrate with you here. It's always fun to hang out with you and hear all the updates and stories.Leigh: I'm glad we had our early birthday celebration with you and I'm glad we can hang out more often now!
Christine: I miss you a ton, all the time not just on your birthday. But I hope it was a good one.
1.24.2010
Leigh's birthday dinner
We celebrated the birthday a little early with Leigh by having a dinner over at our house. It was really fun to just get together and talk. We hung out, exchanged gifts and had a good time. Leigh is such a fun friend to have because even if we're apart for awhile, when we're back together we can just pick up where we left off. and by the way I'm so glad to have her back in Provo (and living even closer to me!) Love you Lee Lee!
1.18.2010
play time
As one of my Christmas gifts, Paul got us season tickets to the Hale Center Theater in Orem. It's a community theater and I love plays but had never been to one here so it was a perfect surprise gift.
Monday night we had dinner as a big group at Clay and Tiffany's with Whitney and Morgan and then us and the Barnes went to the play. We saw "April Ann" it was a cute story about a hillbilly girl falling in love.
Yes, there is a finger in the corner... can't trust just anyone to do a decent job. And then they always tell you to check it after but it's like, "am i really going to ask you to re-take it if the picture stinks?!"
Perhaps just as entertaining as the play was watching this old lady sitting directly across from us who was amazed/enamored with the whole thing. She had the funniest expression the whole time... she was just like so in love with the actors and singing and the whole thing. It was really cute.
Monday night we had dinner as a big group at Clay and Tiffany's with Whitney and Morgan and then us and the Barnes went to the play. We saw "April Ann" it was a cute story about a hillbilly girl falling in love.
Yes, there is a finger in the corner... can't trust just anyone to do a decent job. And then they always tell you to check it after but it's like, "am i really going to ask you to re-take it if the picture stinks?!"
Perhaps just as entertaining as the play was watching this old lady sitting directly across from us who was amazed/enamored with the whole thing. She had the funniest expression the whole time... she was just like so in love with the actors and singing and the whole thing. It was really cute.
1.11.2010
1.9.10
happy birthday morgan! We celebrated with him and Whitney by going to Carrabba's for dinner then enjoying some delicious cake at the Taylor's house. We are so glad to have Morgan and Whitney as neighbors and best friends. They keep our life fun.
Morgan, I wish you a delightful 23rd year to come!
Morgan, I wish you a delightful 23rd year to come!
1.09.2010
sad game
January 7th. 2010: College Football National Championship Game. Texas vs. Alabama. We had some people over and were all decked out in our Texas gear. Poor Colt had a very short-lived game and although the rookie QB and the rest of the team tried to pull us out of the slump and although we got pretty close, it was not a W. We were all disappointed and there were a lot of "what if" questions crossing our minds but all we could say was.. there's always next year.
1.05.2010
can't wait!
In almost exactly 5 months we will be here:
Spain! Bilbao, northern coast, Valencia, Barcelona...and hopefully some other places in Europe. My entire family is taking a trip in June to celebrate Cassie's graduation and to finally get to go back to Spain after living there 10 years ago! I can't wait!
Spain! Bilbao, northern coast, Valencia, Barcelona...and hopefully some other places in Europe. My entire family is taking a trip in June to celebrate Cassie's graduation and to finally get to go back to Spain after living there 10 years ago! I can't wait!
1.01.2010
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