Winter Weekend

I went with a bunch of friends to a cabin in Pine Top this past weekend.

We had a lot of fun eating, playing games, talking, and well...not much else.

Some went snow boarding and some of us who didn't had

our own adventures.

To me, no vacation is complete without a puzzle!

 The one's ( me included) who didn't go snowboarding, drove around 

town and visited very random stores.

Here are Carly and I trying on ridiculous cowboy /rancher suits.

I am not entirely sure what they are used for.

 Giddy up!

Isn't my roommate pretty?

Ate at Mama Bears and Tom offered to pay

for us girl's lunch if we would eat a half pounder.  

I was a litte nervous since I wasn't very hungry but I did it!

I put bleu cheese and grilled onions on it and it was delicous.

We went shooting and found these bones on the way down.

Kind of morbid I know.  Sorry but had to share.  

 Trevor taught us all how to shoot.  It took me forever

to shoot a stupid pop can but I eventually did it!  

He was patient and wouldn't let me quit

cause I wanted to after about the 20th shot.

And this is what the rest decided to do with my

camera while I was shooting...

It was a lot of fun.  So nice to get away.  I needed it.  I think we all needed it.

Now back to a normal, crazy, work week!

Nixon Banks

Obviously since I don't have children of 

my own yet, I love, love, love

my nephews.  

But how can you not love this little boy:

I wish they always stayed this size and

adorableness...

New Years Resolutions

I usually always write new years resolutions and then 

after the huge breakfast I ate New Years Morning, I had

to cross "eating healthy" off the list.

That usually happens.  I try to not eat sugar (especially chocolate)....

well if you know me...that isn't going to be happening.  I

try not to each sugar...but I love chocolate.  

Not candy.  Chocolate.

And my resolutions are always the same.  I always list

the spiritual (scriptures, prayers, temple, service)

 which are most important, and then

working out ( I am dedicated to

running a half marathon this year), and writing in my journal,

and saving money and I love to shop

so there is always a goal 

to not shop so much...and you know how it goes.  

But this year I also commit to:

1. Eating slower

2. Driving Slower
My family and friends think I am the worst...
I submit that I am not!  But 
it needs a little work.

3. Making my bed everyday

4. Loading the dishes and not just 

washing them and leaving them in the sink.

5. Limit Diet Dr. Pepper to one

32-ouncer at QT once a week...ok maybe twice

6. Not allowing my thoughts

to show up on my face.  If I think you are crazy

or what you just said was ridiculous, my face shows it...

not always a good thing.  Crazy people are endearing...

ok maybe not really...but they

need love too

7.  I need to be more charitable...

8. I need to dust my room more often

9. If I haven't worn a shirt, or pair

of shoes in at least 6 months..

give to DI....so

de-clutter!!

and 10-16:

Chocolate is listed twice...it can be a real issue 

And Church was moved from 8am to 11am

Perfect!

Gotta start somewhere!  

Happy 2011!

Sarah's Wedding

Sarah and Dan got married last Friday.  It was a beautiful day!  I am so

happy for them.  They are so perfect together.

I love Sarah.  She is like a breath of fresh air.  

I consider her one of my most favorite people in the world :)

So happy for her!

Sarah's Bridal Shower

Sarah is getting married this Friday so Ashley, Carly, Erin

and I threw her a shower.  It was a lot of 

fun and it was good to see a lot of the girls.

I am excited for her wedding.  She will look so beautiful. 

It is fun to see her so happy.

Meet Mac

My wonderful Sony PC is no longer working properly.  

Problem: I have all my stuff on there

Problem:  I told Spencer I would give it to him when he starts school in January

Problem: I need to get it fixed so I will call my friend Mark

Solution: Dip into savings and buy a Mac.  I have been saving for about 6 months now

and even though I was going to hold off til the end of Christmas....I went 

to an apple store and bought one a little early.

I LOVE it.  It has changed my world.  Doing paperwork

is actually kind of fun now.

I really think that when you go MAC, you never go back.

Yes...I did actually just say that :)

Final Product

I finished my room like a month and a half ago

and am just really slow at blogging the final results

I have forgotten about this blog in the past few weeks. 

My down comforter is AMAZING and I bought my brother's

mattress pad from him for $50 and it is amazing too. 

A side ways view.  Sorry about that.  This vase is my favorite. 

               

                                                I bought this at Ross for $15.  I love it.

                                                    Another Ross purchase for $12

Hobby Lobby purchases

And I bought this dresser on Amazon for $40. 

Now onto decorating my bathroom...