Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Ugly Sweater Party
Last weekend Jaren and I attended the annual Ugly Sweater Christmas Party. Thanks to my grandma for providing us with some genuine awesome Christmas sweaters! We had so much fun catching up with friends! I didn't snap any photos at the actual party, but I did get a few at my parents house beforehand.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
CaLiFoRnIa
Jaren and I decided to head to California during my week off at work! Our 3rd anniversary is November 22nd, so I guess we went for our anniversary too. (I can hardly believe we've been married 3 years and have been together for 4!) We were able to go to Disneyland and see Jaren's brother and his family! We went the second week of November and it was a WONDERFUL time to go! The weather was perfect (low 70's, high 60's) and there were hardly any lines in Disneyland! We walked right on Tower of Terror and Soarin' California! We also went to the San Diego temple! It was GORGEOUS!! Here are some of the pictures I took...
Rainforest Cafe... one of our most favorite places to eat!
Here is Jaren playing the giant Fruit Ninja on Kinnect! We are at the Innovations Center in Disneyland.
New ride.... Goofy's Sky School.
Lotso Hugs Bear really does smell like strawberries!
The beautiful San Diego Temple!
Our cute neices and nephew! Caleb's fifth birthday! Jaren's brother and his wife were so nice to let us stay with them! We had so much fun!
We had a great time in California! It's always hard to come home and get back to "real life."
Rainforest Cafe... one of our most favorite places to eat!
Here is Jaren playing the giant Fruit Ninja on Kinnect! We are at the Innovations Center in Disneyland.
New ride.... Goofy's Sky School.
Lotso Hugs Bear really does smell like strawberries!
The beautiful San Diego Temple!
Our cute neices and nephew! Caleb's fifth birthday! Jaren's brother and his wife were so nice to let us stay with them! We had so much fun!
We had a great time in California! It's always hard to come home and get back to "real life."
Friday, October 28, 2011
Gratitude- and a few thoughts
I have learned there is always something to complain about in life. If you look for negativity, it will most certainly come to you. I catch myself complaing from time to time, or wishing certain things were different. I'm sure it happens more often then I realize, and I truly need to express more gratitude in my life. I have so much to be grateful for!
First of all, I am thankful to be married to Jaren. I have a fabulous husband who is my best friend. I would rather spend time with him than anyone else. He is kind and understanding. He makes me laugh every day. We definitely don't have a "perfect" marriage, but we are continually helping each other grow and become better people. I had someone (in their 50's) tell me the other day that I was lucky to have fallen in love and to be married at my age. This comment caught me by surprise. In Utah, it seems as if everyone is married young. But as I thought about what this person said to me, I realized how true it rang. If you have found someone you love to go through life with, to help you through your "downs" and share with you the joy in your "ups" you are truly blessed. I didn't plan on marrying young, but I am so grateful we found each other! I love Jaren and I feel so blessed and grateful for our marriage. Marriage is wonderful, and I feel it is important to stand up for the importance of marriage, especially because it is becoming less and less common, and unfortunately viewed as less important throughout the world.
I'm grateful for family! I was born into the most loving, kind family that anyone could hope for, My parents and sister are such a amazing example of generosity, love, and service. We are all very close, and this is something I definitely cherish! I also married into a wonderful family! I truly love them and appreciate what great examples they are. My extended family is amazing, too. Family is truly a great blessing.
I am thankful for education and work. With the economy the way it is, I realize many people are out of work at this time. I have talked to several people who have lost jobs, many through no fault of their own, and I can see the worry in their eyes. Although it is easy to complain about getting up early on a Saturday morning to go to work (when I think I'd rather sleep in), I am thankful for my job. I have a great boss who appreciates and listens to me. I work with wonderful people! My job is a huge blessing to Jaren and I at this time in our lives, especially with Jaren going to school. I am also grateful for Jaren's job. He works part-time right now, mostly so we can have insurance (another thing to be grateful for). I appreciate our opportunity to work.
Good health is always something to be grateful for. At my job I also interact with some people who have many health problems. Most of them have amazing attitudes. Speaking with them makes me appreciate my health all the more.
I realize trials can come upon us at any time. Many things I am grateful for could change in an instant (such as work, health, ect). But the person I owe everything to, who I express the most gratitude to, is my Savior Jesus Christ. I am grateful for His gospel in my life to give me hope and direction. If we trust in Him and have faith, we can always be guided through times of trial.
Just like there is always something to find to complain about, there is also always something to be grateful for!
First of all, I am thankful to be married to Jaren. I have a fabulous husband who is my best friend. I would rather spend time with him than anyone else. He is kind and understanding. He makes me laugh every day. We definitely don't have a "perfect" marriage, but we are continually helping each other grow and become better people. I had someone (in their 50's) tell me the other day that I was lucky to have fallen in love and to be married at my age. This comment caught me by surprise. In Utah, it seems as if everyone is married young. But as I thought about what this person said to me, I realized how true it rang. If you have found someone you love to go through life with, to help you through your "downs" and share with you the joy in your "ups" you are truly blessed. I didn't plan on marrying young, but I am so grateful we found each other! I love Jaren and I feel so blessed and grateful for our marriage. Marriage is wonderful, and I feel it is important to stand up for the importance of marriage, especially because it is becoming less and less common, and unfortunately viewed as less important throughout the world.
I'm grateful for family! I was born into the most loving, kind family that anyone could hope for, My parents and sister are such a amazing example of generosity, love, and service. We are all very close, and this is something I definitely cherish! I also married into a wonderful family! I truly love them and appreciate what great examples they are. My extended family is amazing, too. Family is truly a great blessing.
I am thankful for education and work. With the economy the way it is, I realize many people are out of work at this time. I have talked to several people who have lost jobs, many through no fault of their own, and I can see the worry in their eyes. Although it is easy to complain about getting up early on a Saturday morning to go to work (when I think I'd rather sleep in), I am thankful for my job. I have a great boss who appreciates and listens to me. I work with wonderful people! My job is a huge blessing to Jaren and I at this time in our lives, especially with Jaren going to school. I am also grateful for Jaren's job. He works part-time right now, mostly so we can have insurance (another thing to be grateful for). I appreciate our opportunity to work.
Good health is always something to be grateful for. At my job I also interact with some people who have many health problems. Most of them have amazing attitudes. Speaking with them makes me appreciate my health all the more.
I realize trials can come upon us at any time. Many things I am grateful for could change in an instant (such as work, health, ect). But the person I owe everything to, who I express the most gratitude to, is my Savior Jesus Christ. I am grateful for His gospel in my life to give me hope and direction. If we trust in Him and have faith, we can always be guided through times of trial.
Just like there is always something to find to complain about, there is also always something to be grateful for!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Family Pictures
Family pics with Jaren's family! We took these in a barn while we were staying in Heber.
Summer Fun
Jaren had 2 weeks off in-between Summer and Fall semesters. We tried to cram all the Summer fun we could into 2 weeks!
We started off with a trip to the Hogle Zoo! We had so much fun together seeing all the animals! Who knew the zoo could be so fun?! We loved all the monkeys... they were hilarious to watch. Afterwards, we ate dinner at the Mayan!
Gotta love the Elephants!
After the zoo, we ate dinner at the Mayan!
On the weekend went up to Mantua to camp! Camping was a BLAST!!!! Jaren made us hobo dinners that we cooked over the fires. We also ate lots of SMORES!!!! The next day we went 4-wheeling up to Inspiration Point. The scenery was so beautiful!
We also went to Lagoon. (I didn't take any pics though.) It was the KSL 2 for 1 deal day and I was super excited to go! Both of us hadn't been to Lagoon in a long time! After a total of FOUR hours... we were spent. We had finished riding most of the rides. We were hot, tired, and sticky. We decided to go home and take a nap with plans to come back afterwards. Well... the nap came and went, and we decided we really didn't need to go back. I guess Lagoon is not always as great as I remember as a child! We did have fun while we were there, but I don't think we'll be going back for a while!
I'm glad Jaren and I were able to spend this time together. He is my BEST friend... we have so much fun together. No one can make me laugh like he does!
We started off with a trip to the Hogle Zoo! We had so much fun together seeing all the animals! Who knew the zoo could be so fun?! We loved all the monkeys... they were hilarious to watch. Afterwards, we ate dinner at the Mayan!
Gotta love the Elephants!
After the zoo, we ate dinner at the Mayan!
On the weekend went up to Mantua to camp! Camping was a BLAST!!!! Jaren made us hobo dinners that we cooked over the fires. We also ate lots of SMORES!!!! The next day we went 4-wheeling up to Inspiration Point. The scenery was so beautiful!
We also went to Lagoon. (I didn't take any pics though.) It was the KSL 2 for 1 deal day and I was super excited to go! Both of us hadn't been to Lagoon in a long time! After a total of FOUR hours... we were spent. We had finished riding most of the rides. We were hot, tired, and sticky. We decided to go home and take a nap with plans to come back afterwards. Well... the nap came and went, and we decided we really didn't need to go back. I guess Lagoon is not always as great as I remember as a child! We did have fun while we were there, but I don't think we'll be going back for a while!
I'm glad Jaren and I were able to spend this time together. He is my BEST friend... we have so much fun together. No one can make me laugh like he does!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Heber Vacation
At the end of July, Jaren and I went with his family to a cabin, high in the moutains of Heber! The area was SO beautiful! There was so much wildlife! We saw deer, moose, and many more animals! We had so much fun with his family! We played games, watched movies, went shopping in Park City, ate wonderful food, and spent time together. I also went shooting for the first time! Everyone took a ride on the Heber Creeper too! We also took family pictures. It was the first time we have all been together in over a year. This trip was so great, we did NOT want it to end!
Here we are on the Heber Creeper...
This was our home for the week...
Complete with a zip line! (A favorite of my neices and nephews!)
First time shooting. (The weather was pretty chilly!)
Here we are on the Heber Creeper...
This was our home for the week...
Complete with a zip line! (A favorite of my neices and nephews!)
First time shooting. (The weather was pretty chilly!)
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Easter Fun
Most people don't know this, but Easter is my favorite holiday. I love what this holiday is truly about. I am so grateful for my Savior Jesus Christ and all that he has done for me.
Easter was so much fun this year! On Saturday morning we went to Cracker Barrel with my family for breakfast (my favorite breakfast place)! Later that night, after the sun had gone down we had an Easter egg hunt in the dark! It is now a new tradition for my family. We used our flashlights and had a blast finding the eggs!
On Easter Sunday we went to Jaren's parent's house for a delicious Easter feast! We also watched our neices and nephews hunt for eggs, which was so fun! The kids are so cute and it's especially fun to watch the younger ones find the eggs. I ate way WAY too much candy this year. I love Easter candy more than any other holiday. It must be those peeps and white chocolate eggs.
Easter was so much fun this year! On Saturday morning we went to Cracker Barrel with my family for breakfast (my favorite breakfast place)! Later that night, after the sun had gone down we had an Easter egg hunt in the dark! It is now a new tradition for my family. We used our flashlights and had a blast finding the eggs!
On Easter Sunday we went to Jaren's parent's house for a delicious Easter feast! We also watched our neices and nephews hunt for eggs, which was so fun! The kids are so cute and it's especially fun to watch the younger ones find the eggs. I ate way WAY too much candy this year. I love Easter candy more than any other holiday. It must be those peeps and white chocolate eggs.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
So we are really kind of boring... but people have asked for an update. Here it is folks...
Last week I had most of the week off from work. (My main boss went to Florida.) I wondered what I was going to do with all my free time, but surprisingly I kept very busy. I was able to make homemade honey-wheat bread for the first time! It was delicious!! I cleaned, cooked and baked some more, went to the gym, read, spent some time with my friends and family.... I could get used to this! But now I'm back at work and my schedule is back to normal. I'm very grateful for my job, but time off is always nice!
Jaren has been busy with finals. I'm so proud of him... every test has been above a 91%! He's done so well in school! One more final to go and then he gets a whole week off before starting back up again... which is sad. (Seriously, that's it!!) This summer semester should be pretty difficult, he's taking two chemistry classes. Hopefully he'll do just as good in chemistry as he has in all his other classes. And hopefully we'll have time to go camping!!
We think it's time to buy a new car. Jaren's Buick has started to smoke after he drives to school sometimes. It also makes a really funny smell at stoplights. We just bought a new battery for it and sometimes the car won't even start. Hmm... I think it is time for something a bit newer and more reliable.
Jaren is playing soccer and softball this summer! Both of us are very excited!! I'm excited because I get to talk to all the other wives at the games. And Jaren just loves to play! When Jaren plays sports it gives us both something to look forward to during the week. We went to the batting cages last weekend and had so much fun! It was nice to do an activity OUTSIDE. I hope the weather gets better! You never know when it will permanently begin to get warm in Utah. Our weather seems to change on a day-to-day basis.
Last week I had most of the week off from work. (My main boss went to Florida.) I wondered what I was going to do with all my free time, but surprisingly I kept very busy. I was able to make homemade honey-wheat bread for the first time! It was delicious!! I cleaned, cooked and baked some more, went to the gym, read, spent some time with my friends and family.... I could get used to this! But now I'm back at work and my schedule is back to normal. I'm very grateful for my job, but time off is always nice!
Jaren has been busy with finals. I'm so proud of him... every test has been above a 91%! He's done so well in school! One more final to go and then he gets a whole week off before starting back up again... which is sad. (Seriously, that's it!!) This summer semester should be pretty difficult, he's taking two chemistry classes. Hopefully he'll do just as good in chemistry as he has in all his other classes. And hopefully we'll have time to go camping!!
We think it's time to buy a new car. Jaren's Buick has started to smoke after he drives to school sometimes. It also makes a really funny smell at stoplights. We just bought a new battery for it and sometimes the car won't even start. Hmm... I think it is time for something a bit newer and more reliable.
Jaren is playing soccer and softball this summer! Both of us are very excited!! I'm excited because I get to talk to all the other wives at the games. And Jaren just loves to play! When Jaren plays sports it gives us both something to look forward to during the week. We went to the batting cages last weekend and had so much fun! It was nice to do an activity OUTSIDE. I hope the weather gets better! You never know when it will permanently begin to get warm in Utah. Our weather seems to change on a day-to-day basis.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Jar's Spring Break
For Jaren's spring break this year we decided to do something fun... go to California! Our getaway was a short one (Wed to Sunday) but we had a blast!
We went to Disneyland on Thursday and Friday. Oh how I love Disneyland!!
Rainforest cafe! Yum!
We also got to spend some time with these cute kiddos! We love our neices and nephews! These guys live in So. Cal so we're glad we were able to see them! (These pictures was taken VERY early in the morning, so the kids weren't fully awake yet. ha ha)
We went to Disneyland on Thursday and Friday. Oh how I love Disneyland!!
Rainforest cafe! Yum!
We also got to spend some time with these cute kiddos! We love our neices and nephews! These guys live in So. Cal so we're glad we were able to see them! (These pictures was taken VERY early in the morning, so the kids weren't fully awake yet. ha ha)
Sunday, December 5, 2010
2-Year Anniversary
Jaren and I recently celebrated our 2 year anniversary- and we have been together for a total of 3 years! We celebrated in Logan, and had a lot of fun! These past 2 years of marriage and past 3 years of being together have been the best years of my life so far. I am so grateful to be married to such a wonderful man! Jaren is the most caring person I have ever met. He is extremely service-oriented and loves to help everyone out. He knows me better than anyone, and not a day goes by that I don't feel loved by him. He works so hard in school and at his job, and he makes me laugh until it hurts! Not only do I love Jaren with all my heart as my husband, but I also love him as my best friend. I would definitely rather be doing something with Jaren then anything else. We have so much fun together. Thank-you Jaren for being such an amazing person and for marrying me! I am so blessed to have you!
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