So.... As you know we are in the middle of selling are cute town home. We had everything all worked out and we were all ready to close sometime at the end of this week. Well today as I was cooking dinner Riley got a call and we found out that the final closing day ( I won't set myself up this time) will be the 7th of December. When Riley got off the phone the first thing he told me was... You are not going to like this. He told me the news and I started crying. I am not one for tears but with all the stress and everything else I finally had a melt down. I started telling Riley that I HATE THIS and I am SO DONE!!!! All I want to do is decorate my house for Christmas but I can't do that because we are moving. And what is the point of decorating everything when we will have to take it all done in a week. . . . . POOR POOR ME, RIGHT?... Don't worry now that I have calmed down I have relived that I am crazy and that there are other people with way bigger fish to fry... But it was all in the moments so give me a brake. :) So Riley and I talked and we came to realize that this is really for the best and that our prayers have been answered. Maybe not in the way that we had planned but I will take an answered prayer any day of the week. :) Soooo after dinner sure enough I go upstairs and Riley is getting the christmas tree ready to take downstairs so that we can set it up. I tell him no we really don't have to do that.... He insisted.... so the next thing I know are living room is all decorated and to top it all of we even had the "Festive of trees" scentsy burning and christmas music was playing..
The point of this story is .......... My Husband Rocks for letting me have christmas in our house when we will have to take it down in less than 2 weeks. Oh well... If it helps us get into the christmas spirit then so be it!!!!!!! Let Christmas begin. Thanks for making me happy Riley Woods. I love you.
P.S. Did I mention we saw the lights at temple square while walking to the Jazz Game.... SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't wait to go and see them all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Woods
The Woods
Monday, November 26, 2012
Thankful 12-30....
12- I am thankful for the scriptures and for everything that we can learn from them.
13-I am thankful for prayer. :)
14- I am thankful for the chance that I have to be a member of the church of Jesus christ of latter day saints.
15- I am thankful that my family is sealed together forever. :)
16- I am thankful tennis balls. They keep my dog entertained for hours. :)
17-I am thankful for Snow cones.
18- I am thankful for the priesthood and all the amazing priesthood holders in my life.
19-I am thankful for modern medicine.
20-I am thankful for snowboarding. It is a hobby that Riley and I share. :)
21-I am thankful for books. I am a book worm.
22-I am thankful for Boots.
23-I am thankful for grocery stores.
24-I am thankful for school.
25- I am thankful for my cell phone.
26- I am thankful for the my mom and dad and my mother in-law.
27- I am thankful for my siblings.
28-I am thankful for Dr. pepper.
29-I am thankful for our prophets and other church leaders.
30. I am thankful for my blog and all the memories that it hold.
Isn't it amazing to look at all of the thing that we are blessed with?? I am one lucky girl!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope everyone has had a great thanksgiving. :) I know I did. Spending time with family and friends and stuffing our faces! What could be better. :)
13-I am thankful for prayer. :)
14- I am thankful for the chance that I have to be a member of the church of Jesus christ of latter day saints.
15- I am thankful that my family is sealed together forever. :)
16- I am thankful tennis balls. They keep my dog entertained for hours. :)
17-I am thankful for Snow cones.
18- I am thankful for the priesthood and all the amazing priesthood holders in my life.
19-I am thankful for modern medicine.
20-I am thankful for snowboarding. It is a hobby that Riley and I share. :)
21-I am thankful for books. I am a book worm.
22-I am thankful for Boots.
23-I am thankful for grocery stores.
24-I am thankful for school.
25- I am thankful for my cell phone.
26- I am thankful for the my mom and dad and my mother in-law.
27- I am thankful for my siblings.
28-I am thankful for Dr. pepper.
29-I am thankful for our prophets and other church leaders.
30. I am thankful for my blog and all the memories that it hold.
Isn't it amazing to look at all of the thing that we are blessed with?? I am one lucky girl!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope everyone has had a great thanksgiving. :) I know I did. Spending time with family and friends and stuffing our faces! What could be better. :)
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Cant say I didn't try.... Still being grateful
Day 7-
I am grateful for my cute little dog. People think I am crazy for loving him but I don't really care. He is apart of the family and we love him. I can imagine my without him. :) LOVE YOU Mr. Fez!
Day 8-
I am grateful to have my car. :) Thank goodness we are out of the hand cart ages.
Day 9-
I am thankful for The relationship that I have with my cute husband. He is not only my husband but also my best friend.
Day 10- I am grateful for Taco Tuesday. My favorite day of the week.
Day 11- I am grateful for my beehives. I may be there teacher but they have taught me more than they will ever know.
Hope you all had a great weekend!!!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Kind of behind....But still grateful!
Day 4- I am grateful for my cute husband! What would I do with out him..... probably die. :) He is the best and I am so luck.
Day 5- I am grateful for the opportunity to be a member of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints! :) So happy to be apart of the true church.
Day 6- I am grateful to have a job that I love! Having a fun job makes life so much better.
All caught up. See ya tomorrow. Happy election day everyone!
In other news
As few of you know .... Two weeks ago we decided that it was time to put our cute little house up for sale. After only two weeks we are under contract and the buyer wants to be closed by November 30th. yup less than a month. :) This brings a lot of stress but we are very happy and ready for this big change. ( not to mention the money we will be making on the house is a total plus. ) So ..... Bring on the house hunt. We are currently looking in a few different places. Some places are Herriman, Lehi, South Jordan......And pretty much everywhere. Wish us luck! I will keep the you all updated. Yes when I say all I am talking about the 5 people that read my blog. Thanks readers!
Day 5- I am grateful for the opportunity to be a member of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints! :) So happy to be apart of the true church.
Day 6- I am grateful to have a job that I love! Having a fun job makes life so much better.
All caught up. See ya tomorrow. Happy election day everyone!
In other news
As few of you know .... Two weeks ago we decided that it was time to put our cute little house up for sale. After only two weeks we are under contract and the buyer wants to be closed by November 30th. yup less than a month. :) This brings a lot of stress but we are very happy and ready for this big change. ( not to mention the money we will be making on the house is a total plus. ) So ..... Bring on the house hunt. We are currently looking in a few different places. Some places are Herriman, Lehi, South Jordan......And pretty much everywhere. Wish us luck! I will keep the you all updated. Yes when I say all I am talking about the 5 people that read my blog. Thanks readers!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Day 2 -thankful for Fridays
Is there anything better than a Friday!!!!!! The freedom you feel as you walk away from work knowing you have a weekend ahead of you! My Friday has been amazing. Training table for date night, a fun little drive around daybreak and south Jordan now I am hanging out with my cute husband and my cute dog!!! :) I love Fridays! Happy weekend everyone!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
November!!!!!! Day one!
Happy November everyone! This is my favorite time of year! This month I am going to post everyday about something I am thankful for. I hope this really helps me get into the spirit of the holiday season. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holiday because it is all about spending time with family and friends and it is a great reminder to be thankful for everything that we have! So here it goes......
Day 1-
Today I am grateful for running. That may sound funny but I really am grateful that my body is able to exercise and run. Running makes me feel great and I love the feeling of accomplishment. It is also something that me and Riley can do together so that makes it even better! YEAH for running!
Happy November everyone
Stay tuned for Halloween pictures and Colton's homecoming pictures!
Day 1-
Today I am grateful for running. That may sound funny but I really am grateful that my body is able to exercise and run. Running makes me feel great and I love the feeling of accomplishment. It is also something that me and Riley can do together so that makes it even better! YEAH for running!
Happy November everyone
Stay tuned for Halloween pictures and Colton's homecoming pictures!
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Elder Balmforth
Elder Balmforth is coming home!!! It is hard to believe that tomorrow at this time our whole family will be in one room. We haven't had everyone together in 2 years!!! So much has happened in the past 2 years! I hope Colton is ready. Because ready or not.... HERE WE COME!!!
here is the email that I wrote Colton last week. I am putting this on here so I can always remember these crazy times. These last 2 years have been the best and some times hardest times in my life. I am so grateful for the blesses I have received because my my bother and sister served missions. So here you go.
After.... To Be continued........:)
here is the email that I wrote Colton last week. I am putting this on here so I can always remember these crazy times. These last 2 years have been the best and some times hardest times in my life. I am so grateful for the blesses I have received because my my bother and sister served missions. So here you go.
Hey how are you!!! I love you bro! I am sure these last couple of weeks are going to be bitter sweet. Just remember that you have another journey that is about to start. You are amazing! It still feels like yesterday when you opened that big white envelope. I Remember thinking how crazy everything was! I was scared and nervous for you. Now 2 years later I am once again scared and nervous for you. But I also can't wait to see you!!! What an amazing day that will be. these last two years have shown me that you are strong and that you can do anything. I am so grateful for your willingness to serve a mission. You have brought some much happiness to our family and we have been so blessed because of you! You will never know the impact that your mission has had on my life. I just want to say thank you! And I want you to know that I know this gospel is true. I know our Heavenly Father loves us and he has a plan for us. I know that he will never fail us. If we do what he has asked then we will return to him someday. I am grateful for our eternal family. I am so grateful for prayer! Our Heavenly Father hears us. I love you bro. Keep the faith. You amaze me brother!! I am so blessed to be your sister! See you soon!!!!
yahhh I love my missionaries! I am also grateful for all the other people in my life who have served missions. They are all so amazing!! Thanks for reading!
Before.......
After.... To Be continued........:)
Monday, September 17, 2012
GO UTES!!
GO UTES!
Even Mr. Fez has a utah doggie shirt.
Good Game Utah!
One year of being married!!!!!
After our race we spent the night in St. George for our anniversary. After about 35 hours of no sleep all we wanted to do was eat some pizza and go to sleep. And that we did. Thank you Papa Johns for being so good to us. We were so starving!!! It was so nice to spend time with each other and not have to worry about anything. The next morning we woke up and headed to Disneyland!
We did 2 days in Disneyland and California Adventures. And then we spend a day at the beach. We also go to eat at two of our favorite places! ESPN Zone and Ruby's and the pier at the beach. So yummy and so much fun. Disneyland was not busy at all and we walked on to pretty much all the rides.
Once again it was so nice to just spend time together and not have anyone else around. I wish we could do this more. I even love the long car ride because we get to be together.
On the way home we made a stop back in St. george to have lunch with a senior couple that Riley served his mission with. That was so much fun. I love hearing stories of Riley's mission. When we get old I want to be just like this couple. They have been on a handful of missions and they are so cute and fun. They are so amazing for doing everything that they have done in the lives.
After lunch we made one more stop to pick up Mr. Fez. Thank you Abula for watching Fez for the week. You are way to kind. We know Fez can be crazy.
Well that was our week. One year down forever to go.
And to Riley Woods,
Happy one year of being married. I am such a lucky girl to have you as my husband. Thanks for taking such good care of me and Mr. Fez. You work so hard and I am so grateful for that. I can't imagine my life with out you. Life would be boring that is for sure. I have the best husband hands down. and last but not least....Thanks for helping me run my night leg of the race. hahaha I know I am such a baby but you really saved my life. And I must say that that was my favorite leg to run.(once you saved my crying little self. ) What a great way to start our 2nd year of marriage right?? 9 mile run, no big deal for my husband. I love you Ri. :)
The new Cars Land
Boogie boarding
Minnie Mouse
Toys story game. So not good for our marriage.... :)
After Riding the ride 5 times we finally got to be in the #1 seat!!! So fun!
Posing for the camera
Lego land
Lunch in St. George
Once we got back from vacation we decided to have a taste of our wedding cake. It tasted really good. You all need to go to granite bakery. You will never hate it. I promise.
We did 2 days in Disneyland and California Adventures. And then we spend a day at the beach. We also go to eat at two of our favorite places! ESPN Zone and Ruby's and the pier at the beach. So yummy and so much fun. Disneyland was not busy at all and we walked on to pretty much all the rides.
Once again it was so nice to just spend time together and not have anyone else around. I wish we could do this more. I even love the long car ride because we get to be together.
On the way home we made a stop back in St. george to have lunch with a senior couple that Riley served his mission with. That was so much fun. I love hearing stories of Riley's mission. When we get old I want to be just like this couple. They have been on a handful of missions and they are so cute and fun. They are so amazing for doing everything that they have done in the lives.
After lunch we made one more stop to pick up Mr. Fez. Thank you Abula for watching Fez for the week. You are way to kind. We know Fez can be crazy.
Well that was our week. One year down forever to go.
And to Riley Woods,
Happy one year of being married. I am such a lucky girl to have you as my husband. Thanks for taking such good care of me and Mr. Fez. You work so hard and I am so grateful for that. I can't imagine my life with out you. Life would be boring that is for sure. I have the best husband hands down. and last but not least....Thanks for helping me run my night leg of the race. hahaha I know I am such a baby but you really saved my life. And I must say that that was my favorite leg to run.(once you saved my crying little self. ) What a great way to start our 2nd year of marriage right?? 9 mile run, no big deal for my husband. I love you Ri. :)
Boogie boarding
Once we got back from vacation we decided to have a taste of our wedding cake. It tasted really good. You all need to go to granite bakery. You will never hate it. I promise.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Red Rock Relay 2012
Since July we have been running like crazy in preparation for the Red Rock Relay race.
Red Rock Relay is an organization that puts on a few different relay races every year. The different races take place in Zion, Park City and Moab. We participated in the Zion race that started at Brian Head and ended in Zion. the milage for the race is 187 miles. Yeah talk about a race. This was one of the most amazing things I have ever done is my life. My first leg was 2.9 miles. My second was 5.2 miles and my third was 5 miles. Crazy I know. And to think that some of my other teammates had it much worse. Our team started at 6:00am on 9/7/2012 and ended at 4:27pm on 7/8/2012. (Yes that day also marked our one year wedding anniversary.) I would recommend this race to anyone. You will learn so much about yourself. I never ever thought in a million years that I was capable of something like this. But, I was and I want to do it again! I am grateful for the amazing team that I was on and for the 5 team members that I was in the van with. This is a memory I will never forget. And now for the best part......PICTURES!
Side note- My pictures hate me and would not stay in order. Sorry.
Riley on his first leg.
van support
Don't forget your Jazz hands while running!
One last story that I really want to remember........
So the 2nd run that I did was at 2:00 in the AM. Yeah in a Dark Canyon. The leg was even titled "The Spooky leg". I was so nervous but I just kept telling myself that I could do it and it wouldn't be scary at all. So I got ready, the wristband was past to me and I started running. I got about half a mile and I started freaking myself out. look kelsee you are the only one in this dark canyon? Oh what was that noise, Oh what if someone was behind that tree, Oh hey what was THAT noise???? Yeah I am a freak I know. I was setting myself up for the worse possible thing that really WAS not going to happen. But when the team van drove past I started freaking out and then the tears started rolling. I think I started saying, I CANT DO THIS!! And that is when I see my cute husband jump out of the car. I wanted to so badly run this on my own but I was willing to admit that I needed help. And lets face it I got a lot further than I thought I would. Half way though our run I realized that Riley's leg was right after mine. Oh hey What a nice wife I am. Everyone kept saying that they would switch him out but refused to let anyone else run with me. He was probably just trying to save everyone else from having to run with my scared little self. So after our 4 miles or running together, he also did his run. Yeah ROCK STAR! p.s. We made it! No one attacked me!!!!!!!!
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Oh hey its me :)
Well HELLO Blog world. It has been toooooo looonnggg! Sorry about that. But on the other side, you haven't been missing out on much. Summer has been flying by. We have been working lots, Going to Seven Peaks a lot, fishing, taking naps, cleaning, BBQ..Ing? Oh and Watching the Olympics. Summer is amazing. But I am getting excited for fall! I LOVE BOOT SEASON! And my Bro is coming home. whoot!!! We both started new jobs this summer. I am now working at IMC and loving every minute of it I went from a 45 minute drive to a 15 minute drive. OHHH YEAAAHH! Riley is still at Select Health just a different job. :) No more phones for him. We even get to carpool sometimes. It has been heaven. We sold my old white honda. I am so happy to have a new, nice, amazing, sexy car. Can you tell I love it? Did I mention that all the windows work? And here is the kicker... This is the first car I have had that doesn't leak oil! Its a miracle ladies and Gentlemen!!!!!!! But I can't complain to much. I alway had a car that got me from A to B. :) Ummm lets see........... Oh we finally got picture on the walls of the house. hahah it only took us 11 months. Don't worry about it. We also got family pictures done. Thank you Becky!!! We love them. I will post them as soon as I get the disc which is in the mail. Yup I think that is everything.Oh one more thing, Mr. Fesenko turns one tomorrow. He is all grown up. I still can't believe I have a one year old..... Dog that is. He makes our lives happy and I don't know what we would do with out him. I just might have to have another post tomorrow that is just for him. I know I am crazy. But we are dog lovers. He is spoiled to death. But he is an only child so how could I not spoil him. hahah I know I am nuts. Okay well happy thursday. Love you long time.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Maybe I can put my feelings in words. . . . ?
But probably not......
I can't believe my sister comes home from her mission tomorrow. The time really did go by so fast. Somedays it seemed like forever but looking back it seems like just yesterday.
The day she left.
We were both wearing boots. It took a lot of convincing, but she finally decided that she would take my advice and wear them. I remember taking pictures and then loading into the van and driving to the MTC. (Are stop was not complete until we had IHOP! ) We stopped at a church parking lot and said are final See ya laters. Then we got back into the van and made are way to the MTC. Once we got there dad got the bags and I had to get out so that Katee could get out. I remember are last hug. I didn't want to let go, but I knew that Katee needed this mission more than anything. ( I can now see that we all needed it.) Finally I got back into the van. As she walked away I could see the happiness in her face. She knew what she was doing. I on the other hand wanted her to run back to the van and come home with me. But, she didn't. On the way home from the MTC .... I cried. Like a baby. I couldn't stop. Why did my heavenly father want my sister to be apart from our family for so long? What was the point of this???
Don't worry everyone I have found the point of all of this.
The past 18 month have not always been easy, but I have grown so much in so many ways. I would not trade these times for anything. Like I said, We all needed this mission. Sure I would have loved to have had my sister at my wedding, but she was to busy helping other people have there turn at being married in the temple. Katee has helped me understand the most important things in life. And that is to do EVERYTHING that we can to return home to are heavenly father with honor. Every week when I hear her testimony I get a smile I my face. She has strengthened me so much. I am also grateful for the relationship I have gained with my Mom and Dad. They may not notice the difference but I have. I love them so much and they are amazing parents. I am so grateful to be apart of there family.
Katee, I am more than excited to have you home. you are an amazing person and you have grown so much. I can't wait until tomorrow when I can hug you and tell you how amazing you are. You are such a good example. I look up to you so much. I could not be more proud of you. Well done sister! I love you so much. You were always a missionary before you got the official title and I know that that won't change once the title is gone. I am happy to have you home soon, but I am also sad to see it end. Bitter sweet for everyone . I will miss you letters and emails. But I know this is what is mean't to be. You are amazing and you are going to keep being amazing. Love you sister. Thanks for building my testimony.
I will be back with another post of all the pictures I am going to be taking in less than 24 hours. :)
I can't believe my sister comes home from her mission tomorrow. The time really did go by so fast. Somedays it seemed like forever but looking back it seems like just yesterday.
The day she left.
We were both wearing boots. It took a lot of convincing, but she finally decided that she would take my advice and wear them. I remember taking pictures and then loading into the van and driving to the MTC. (Are stop was not complete until we had IHOP! ) We stopped at a church parking lot and said are final See ya laters. Then we got back into the van and made are way to the MTC. Once we got there dad got the bags and I had to get out so that Katee could get out. I remember are last hug. I didn't want to let go, but I knew that Katee needed this mission more than anything. ( I can now see that we all needed it.) Finally I got back into the van. As she walked away I could see the happiness in her face. She knew what she was doing. I on the other hand wanted her to run back to the van and come home with me. But, she didn't. On the way home from the MTC .... I cried. Like a baby. I couldn't stop. Why did my heavenly father want my sister to be apart from our family for so long? What was the point of this???
Don't worry everyone I have found the point of all of this.
The past 18 month have not always been easy, but I have grown so much in so many ways. I would not trade these times for anything. Like I said, We all needed this mission. Sure I would have loved to have had my sister at my wedding, but she was to busy helping other people have there turn at being married in the temple. Katee has helped me understand the most important things in life. And that is to do EVERYTHING that we can to return home to are heavenly father with honor. Every week when I hear her testimony I get a smile I my face. She has strengthened me so much. I am also grateful for the relationship I have gained with my Mom and Dad. They may not notice the difference but I have. I love them so much and they are amazing parents. I am so grateful to be apart of there family.
Katee, I am more than excited to have you home. you are an amazing person and you have grown so much. I can't wait until tomorrow when I can hug you and tell you how amazing you are. You are such a good example. I look up to you so much. I could not be more proud of you. Well done sister! I love you so much. You were always a missionary before you got the official title and I know that that won't change once the title is gone. I am happy to have you home soon, but I am also sad to see it end. Bitter sweet for everyone . I will miss you letters and emails. But I know this is what is mean't to be. You are amazing and you are going to keep being amazing. Love you sister. Thanks for building my testimony.
I will be back with another post of all the pictures I am going to be taking in less than 24 hours. :)
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Happy 6 months......
Of being married!!!! Happy 6 months of being married Riley Woods. Thanks for being the best husband ever. You are amazing and I am so lucky to have you forever. :) I can't believe how fast time has gone by. Being married is the best. I can't wait until we are celebrating a year. Thanks for making me so happy. Love your face. :)
The end.....
Oh wait...p.s. Fez told me to tell you that he is happy that we are married because he loves being apart of our family and he says your are a very nice man for always taking him outside. He is also sorry for waking you up so early this morning. :)
The end.....
Oh wait...p.s. Fez told me to tell you that he is happy that we are married because he loves being apart of our family and he says your are a very nice man for always taking him outside. He is also sorry for waking you up so early this morning. :)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Life as we know it.....
I really need to be better at updating our blog. We have had lots of fun stuff going on and I need to make sure I keep this thing up to date. Sooooooo here it goes.
A couple of weeks ago we went and took a little road trip to visit Riley's grandma. We were able to help her get her house set up. She has such a cute little house and we loved it. She even watched are cute little pup for one night so we could go to St. George. We had so much fun and it was a nice get away. I can't wait until we can go back for another visit.
Riley is starting an EMT class that he is really excited about. This is something that he has wanted to do for a long time and we are both excited he can finally start. :) This is going to be a long 6 weeks but it will pay off and be great!
We got new flooring for part of are downstairs. WE LOVE IT!!! The people that lived in our house before did not take care of the carpet so this was much needed. I can't wait until we have new flooring every where. :) Fez is still trying to adjust to the hardwood. Poor boy slips and slides everytime he walks.
Speaking of Fez... I can't belive he is 6 months old. Time has gone by so fast. He is FINALLY starting to turn into a good pup. We love him and he is a great little part of are family. It hasn't always been easy to train him but it is so worth it. I love coming home to a happy dog that is so excited to see me.... I know I sound crazy but he has really grown on me. :) Love you Mr. Fez.
Speaking of 6 months... I can't believe that Riley and I have almost been married for 6 months. Wow that went by fast. Who ever said the first year is the hardest is way wrong. Or maybe this is the hardest and it hasn't been hard at all. Ehhhh I am sure we will have are hard time but the last 6 months have been so great. I am so happy that we are married. I think that dating for almost 2 years really has helped with are first year. Being married is great and I really recommend it. :)
Speaking of being married.... Congrats to Heidi and Micah. I am so excited for you guys. July 13th can't come soon enough. Yeah for weddings. I love weddings and wedding planning :) Can't wait for everything to start. I am so happy for you guys.
Speaking of Congrats...... Yeah for Brinton and Becky and new baby Ryan! I am so excited and I can't wait to meet him. He is so cute. Once again... July couldn't come fast enough!!!
Speaking of things coming soon.... KATEE COMES HOME SO SOON!!!! I am counting down the days! Less than 100. YEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She has been an amzing missionary and I am so proud of her.
Anyways...... I am in the young womens in my new ward. I am the beehive teacher. When I first got the calling I wasn't super excited about it but........... I am learning to love it. I have a large group ( getting bigger) of girls that are amzing. It is fun to see how different they are. I learn new things about them each week and I finally have all there names down. Yeah go me!!! It is a busy calling but I am learning to love it.
Are new ward has been a challenge for me. I miss my old ward ALOT. I miss being friends with everyone and I miss the fact that I knew everyone by name. Sometimes I go to church and the only people that talk to me are my young women and Riley. I know I could be more friendly but I really do try. I really like the lady that I work with in the young womens so maybe this will be a good start. It is a VERY VERY BIG ward and I feel like most people already have there friends so they don't need anyone else. I am thinking maybe it is because people think we are renting our townhouse so we will only be here a few months. Who knows. I sound like this is the first day of junior high. I know it will get better. It will just take time. :) There really are some nice people and I don't want to sound like I am being a brat or complaining. I know I am in the ward I am in for a reason so I will try my best. :)
Well I am pretty sure that is everything. :) If you are still reading, thanks for reading. Love you all!!!
A couple of weeks ago we went and took a little road trip to visit Riley's grandma. We were able to help her get her house set up. She has such a cute little house and we loved it. She even watched are cute little pup for one night so we could go to St. George. We had so much fun and it was a nice get away. I can't wait until we can go back for another visit.
Riley is starting an EMT class that he is really excited about. This is something that he has wanted to do for a long time and we are both excited he can finally start. :) This is going to be a long 6 weeks but it will pay off and be great!
We got new flooring for part of are downstairs. WE LOVE IT!!! The people that lived in our house before did not take care of the carpet so this was much needed. I can't wait until we have new flooring every where. :) Fez is still trying to adjust to the hardwood. Poor boy slips and slides everytime he walks.
Speaking of Fez... I can't belive he is 6 months old. Time has gone by so fast. He is FINALLY starting to turn into a good pup. We love him and he is a great little part of are family. It hasn't always been easy to train him but it is so worth it. I love coming home to a happy dog that is so excited to see me.... I know I sound crazy but he has really grown on me. :) Love you Mr. Fez.
Speaking of 6 months... I can't believe that Riley and I have almost been married for 6 months. Wow that went by fast. Who ever said the first year is the hardest is way wrong. Or maybe this is the hardest and it hasn't been hard at all. Ehhhh I am sure we will have are hard time but the last 6 months have been so great. I am so happy that we are married. I think that dating for almost 2 years really has helped with are first year. Being married is great and I really recommend it. :)
Speaking of being married.... Congrats to Heidi and Micah. I am so excited for you guys. July 13th can't come soon enough. Yeah for weddings. I love weddings and wedding planning :) Can't wait for everything to start. I am so happy for you guys.
Speaking of Congrats...... Yeah for Brinton and Becky and new baby Ryan! I am so excited and I can't wait to meet him. He is so cute. Once again... July couldn't come fast enough!!!
Speaking of things coming soon.... KATEE COMES HOME SO SOON!!!! I am counting down the days! Less than 100. YEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She has been an amzing missionary and I am so proud of her.
Anyways...... I am in the young womens in my new ward. I am the beehive teacher. When I first got the calling I wasn't super excited about it but........... I am learning to love it. I have a large group ( getting bigger) of girls that are amzing. It is fun to see how different they are. I learn new things about them each week and I finally have all there names down. Yeah go me!!! It is a busy calling but I am learning to love it.
Are new ward has been a challenge for me. I miss my old ward ALOT. I miss being friends with everyone and I miss the fact that I knew everyone by name. Sometimes I go to church and the only people that talk to me are my young women and Riley. I know I could be more friendly but I really do try. I really like the lady that I work with in the young womens so maybe this will be a good start. It is a VERY VERY BIG ward and I feel like most people already have there friends so they don't need anyone else. I am thinking maybe it is because people think we are renting our townhouse so we will only be here a few months. Who knows. I sound like this is the first day of junior high. I know it will get better. It will just take time. :) There really are some nice people and I don't want to sound like I am being a brat or complaining. I know I am in the ward I am in for a reason so I will try my best. :)
Well I am pretty sure that is everything. :) If you are still reading, thanks for reading. Love you all!!!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wishing.......
- I wish 4:30am wasn't so early.
- I wish my dog would sleep through the night EVERY night like he did last time.
- I wish the weekdays went by as fast as the weekends did.
- I wish the weekends went by as slow and the weekdays do.
- I really wish I had a new car. :)
- I wish ponytails were the new hip hairstyle... Wait, who cares I rock it anyways.
- I wish working full time was only 20 hours a week instead of 40...
- I wish May would come fast and then October.
- I wish that my vaction is Feb. would come sooner.
- I wish snowboarding wasn't so much money.
Just some wishes for the day. :)
- I wish my dog would sleep through the night EVERY night like he did last time.
- I wish the weekdays went by as fast as the weekends did.
- I wish the weekends went by as slow and the weekdays do.
- I really wish I had a new car. :)
- I wish ponytails were the new hip hairstyle... Wait, who cares I rock it anyways.
- I wish working full time was only 20 hours a week instead of 40...
- I wish May would come fast and then October.
- I wish that my vaction is Feb. would come sooner.
- I wish snowboarding wasn't so much money.
Just some wishes for the day. :)
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Here is to a NEW YEAR :)
I am going to have to say that 2011 was the greatest and hardest year ever. Here is the recap.
January
-Was a month of learning how to live life with out my brother and sister. This has been hard but I think I have done pretty well... If I do say so myself.
- lots of snowboarding and working was also done in this month.
- This is also the month that Riley and I had a class together at school and we didn't even know it. Good times.
Febuary
- The month of Love .... Duhhh. lol
- Was busy with school
- I sold my car.. RIP Tilley
- I got another car..... She doesn't have a name. You just call her the white honda if you would like.
March
-Mom's Birthday
-Riley and I started shopping for rings :)
ummm I think that is it.
April
-Riley asked... I said YES!
-Brayden was born
-The wedding planning started
May
-Riley and I went on a fun vacation with my mom and dad to DISNEY LAND and SEA WORLD! So much fun.
-Wedding plans are still in motion
June / July
-Summer is in full swing. Lots of work, wedding planning and having fun. :)
-We started the process of buying a house.....
August
-We close on are house finally!!!!!
-Pulling everything together for the wedding.
-My Sweet grandpa past aways
-Thanks to family we were able to get are house ready to be lived in.
September
-I went through the temple.
-I was married in the temple.
-Went to Disney Land again with my cute husband
-Started are fun life together
October
-Fez came into are lives.... :) Love him
-Halloween. We dressed Fez up as a chicken
- Elder Balmforth hit his year mark!!!
November
- Thanksgiving. Love this holiday
- Black Friday shopping with mom and Riley. Soooo much fun!
December
- Riley's Birthday
- My birthday... along with Katee.
- Put up are first christmas tree
- First christmas as being married
- New Years eve.... Dinner at mom and dads house, Talking having fun. Going home, tried staying up late but I only lasted until 11:00 ish. Oh well!!! It was great. low key but great. Now I am starting off my new year with a day at work. :) I hope you all have a great new years. I am excited to see what 2012 brings. I am ready for the ride. I am excited to set new goals. Love you all. have a great Sunday!!!
January
-Was a month of learning how to live life with out my brother and sister. This has been hard but I think I have done pretty well... If I do say so myself.
- lots of snowboarding and working was also done in this month.
- This is also the month that Riley and I had a class together at school and we didn't even know it. Good times.
Febuary
- The month of Love .... Duhhh. lol
- Was busy with school
- I sold my car.. RIP Tilley
- I got another car..... She doesn't have a name. You just call her the white honda if you would like.
March
-Mom's Birthday
-Riley and I started shopping for rings :)
ummm I think that is it.
April
-Riley asked... I said YES!
-Brayden was born
-The wedding planning started
May
-Riley and I went on a fun vacation with my mom and dad to DISNEY LAND and SEA WORLD! So much fun.
-Wedding plans are still in motion
June / July
-Summer is in full swing. Lots of work, wedding planning and having fun. :)
-We started the process of buying a house.....
August
-We close on are house finally!!!!!
-Pulling everything together for the wedding.
-My Sweet grandpa past aways
-Thanks to family we were able to get are house ready to be lived in.
September
-I went through the temple.
-I was married in the temple.
-Went to Disney Land again with my cute husband
-Started are fun life together
October
-Fez came into are lives.... :) Love him
-Halloween. We dressed Fez up as a chicken
- Elder Balmforth hit his year mark!!!
November
- Thanksgiving. Love this holiday
- Black Friday shopping with mom and Riley. Soooo much fun!
December
- Riley's Birthday
- My birthday... along with Katee.
- Put up are first christmas tree
- First christmas as being married
- New Years eve.... Dinner at mom and dads house, Talking having fun. Going home, tried staying up late but I only lasted until 11:00 ish. Oh well!!! It was great. low key but great. Now I am starting off my new year with a day at work. :) I hope you all have a great new years. I am excited to see what 2012 brings. I am ready for the ride. I am excited to set new goals. Love you all. have a great Sunday!!!
Christmas 2011 Recap!
Well this Christmas was so great. Riley and I had a great first christmas together. . . . Along with Fez. :)
Christmas eve was busy but fun. We started out the day at the Balmforth family Christmas party. It is always fun to see family and we always have great food. Great party Brand and Mer. Everything was great. After that party when went to the Siegfrieds. This is a fun tradition that Riley's family does every Christmas Eve for lunch. I hate the food but it is always a good time. And... I may or may not have taken my own food with me. :) After that, we went home for a much needed nap. Then once again we were off to another party. The last party of the night was at my grandma Harwards house. This is also such a fun tradition that our family has. Now on to Christmas day.....
Colton and Katee called. I loved talking to them. They are both doing well and are so amazing. I love them both so much and I am so proud of them. Christmas day was nice and relaxing. We went to both families and then spent the rest of the day at home. I love days like this.
I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. I love this time of year. I am so thankful for great families. We are so blessed. Pictures are to come. I will try and find some time to download them. :) Love you all.
Christmas eve was busy but fun. We started out the day at the Balmforth family Christmas party. It is always fun to see family and we always have great food. Great party Brand and Mer. Everything was great. After that party when went to the Siegfrieds. This is a fun tradition that Riley's family does every Christmas Eve for lunch. I hate the food but it is always a good time. And... I may or may not have taken my own food with me. :) After that, we went home for a much needed nap. Then once again we were off to another party. The last party of the night was at my grandma Harwards house. This is also such a fun tradition that our family has. Now on to Christmas day.....
Colton and Katee called. I loved talking to them. They are both doing well and are so amazing. I love them both so much and I am so proud of them. Christmas day was nice and relaxing. We went to both families and then spent the rest of the day at home. I love days like this.
I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. I love this time of year. I am so thankful for great families. We are so blessed. Pictures are to come. I will try and find some time to download them. :) Love you all.
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