The Best Is Yet To Come

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Too long....

Hypocrite.... I know I am. I get on my friends' backs about not updating there blogs and then I go WEEKS without touching mine. To my defense, I have been pretty busy! Since I got back from Florida, life has just whirled right by.

OH!! FLORIDA!!!! I never talked about florida. We flew out Christmas morning and got into Orlando around 3 or 4 I think. It was so fun to see Adam and Andrea. By far my favorite part was seeing their play. It was so fun and Andrea was the best Dory I've ever seen!!! I can't describe all the fun we had and so I'll let the pictures do that :)

Ok.... I do have to explain this. I had to wear a mask on the airplane, because since simply BREATHING peanut air sent me overboard last time. The mask has a special filter in it to take the allergens out of the air. I think everyone thought I was like terminally ill, even though I just wore it to make myself look like a big DWEEB!!!!

Pirate of the Carriebean.... got to love it!!!

OK, I guess this is a family joke, but if you think about me... and my medical conditions.... you'll get it!

And here is some video of Andrea in here show... she's just so amazing!!!

Moving right along... Becca came down with her twins last week. It was so good to see her and to finally meet the little angels. I can call them angels because I don't have to wake up with them 2 and 3 times a night for feedings. They really are the sweetest little things and while they look very similar, I can tell them apart pretty easily. One night, Becca and Kylee and I all went out to dinner and it was so good to sit and talk and laugh about everything. I love those girls and I really hope that we all keep in touch for a very long time. If you want to see Becca's little angels, click here.

Now let's see, what else did I do recently..... OH YA... I started school again, along with a new job. School is going great. I have 4 communications classes and then an AWESOME D&C class. The class I'm most nervous about??? No question: comms 325- broadcast reporting. In fact, i start shooting video for my first package on TUESDAY! I'm so nervous. But it will be good and I'm prepared. SO, if you aren't doing anything on Wednesday's at NOON, turn on KBYU and watch the Daily News at Noon..... You might see someone you recognize.

About the new job, there are have beena few hang-ups because it's a brand new restaurant and everyone is new with what's happening, but it's a great place. We're opening on monday and EVERYONE should come try it. I'm a shift leader there and so I'll be there at night a lot. But I'm working full time and so you should be able to find me there!!! Check it out here!!!

Well I think that's about it for now.... Oh and if any of you needed a little pick-me up.... here's a picture of Jon that always puts a little smile on my face. Thanks for being such a great supportive little brother Jon! You always make me laugh!!!

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

All I want for Christmas...

First of all, I got a new editing program and I'm having WAY too much fun with it. It's like my journalism days all over again.

The best part of the season for me right now is that chance I get to talk to Hudson. Elder Gunther called Christmas Eve during the day. My rule is that he has to talk to his family first and then whatever time he has left he can use to talk to me. By the time he called me, it was like 3 in the morning - his time. I felt bad because he sounded pretty tired, but I guess he loves me or something because he was willing to stay up and talk. I love him so much and it was so good to talk to him. Can't believe only 6 more months!!!

As you can tell from Jon's face here, we had an AWESOME christmas. It was just a little group. And we told Santa to come early because we left early Christmas morning for Florida. So, we did all of our Christmas opening on Christmas Eve. My big present this year was a Hope Chest. I was dumb and forgot to take a picture of it, but it is GORGEOUS. It's black and a little antiqued. It's got tons of storage room and even a few secret compartments :) Then I got a few other things.... definately more than I even expected.

I made out like a Bandit!!! SO much good stuff there!

Let's just say that Edward fills part of the Hudson-void I'm feeling right now. This is a GREAT soundtrack for anyone who hasn't gotten it yet.

Jon finished his Eagle Project before we went to Florida so he got to get a new cell phone. He pushed so hard to get it done because he needed a way to stay in touch with Lindsay (his girlfriend) while we were gone. He was absolutely glued to in.... and he still is.

He did find a little time to to put his phone away and entertain us. He and Lucian make quite a pair.... Oh my little brother just makes me laugh.

Amy and Sam.... Oh I love them. Don't tell anyone, but I helped Santa put up and play with her lifesize barbie playhouse. I WANT ONE NEXT YEAR!!!

Jon and Sam competed over who has the bigger muscles.... I think Sam won this time. She's so tough.

And what's better or cuter than my parents. They are so amazing and they are the main reason why my Christmas was so great. One tradition that Hudson and I will have is one that my dad has with us... Every year he reads us the REAL christmas story.... but even better is that the past couple of years he ends with reading the scriptures about the atonement and talks about why it was so important that that little baby was born. I love the Christmas season and am so excited for this new year!!!

Friday, December 5, 2008

Only 7 More Months...

I just got this picture from my handsome Hudson and I had to share it with you all. I can't believe that he's almost home. It will be great and I just can't wait for that day. OK, so before it gets too mushy.... here's the picture!