Thankful

Each week before Thanksgiving, I'm going to attempt to post something I'm thankful for. First off, my parents! They are the greatest parents ever!

Dad is soft spoken, full of love, integrity, and joy. He's a simple man who loves his family and truly desires happiness for all. He's witty, funny, incredibly artistic, and a genius. A great example to me and anyone who meets him. I'm so grateful he's my Daddy!

Then there's my beautiful Mother. Mom is always energetic and loves to create. She balances out Dad's quiet demeanor and his hieght! She is the first to offer service, quick to love and the last to pass judgements. She is an inspiration! She's quirky, funny, extremely sweet, and also a great example. Thanks Mom!

The Desert

I spent a wonderful, but short, 4 day weekend with my family in the desert of Phoenix. It was so good to see and spend time with everyone!

7 things tag...

7 Things I plan to do before I die: 1. become a mother 2. serve a mission with my baby 3. finish school and someday become a PA (physician's assistant) 4. learn to speak Italian and spend 1 month touring Italy 5. spread love and joy 6. live closer to family 7. write daily in my journal 7 things I do now: 1. work as HR Coordinator for a cable company 2. attend school to become a nurse 3. miss my family and friends in AZ 4. craft 5. enjoy spending time at home with Dan and Diesel 6. run and hike 7. study the scriptures 7 Things I can't do: 1. whistle... I used to be able to but somehow the whistle broke 2. get rid of this cold 3. run a 10k, yet 4. be everywhere I want to be 5. a pull-up, lack of upper body strength I guess 6. a back flip on a trampoline 7. freeze time 7 things that attract me to my spouse: 1. He's super sweet 2. His beautiful big blue eyes 3. He never hesitates to pay me a compliment or tell me he loves me 4. He's a great example to me 6. He'll be the best dad EVER someday, besides you Dad! 7. He works hard for our family 7 Celebrities I like: 1. Kate Hudson (favorite!) 2. Matthew McConaughey 3. Bonnie Hunt 4. Steven Tyler 5. Tina Fey 6. Sandra Bullock 7. Dierks Bentley 7 of my favorite foods 1. fruit 2. fruit snacks, yum 3. pasta 4. bagel with strawberry cream cheese 5. mashed potatoes 6. salmon 7. ice cream I invite to do this: 1. Shenna 2. Valeri 3. Becky 4. Cammie 5. Sophia 6. Aunt Kristie

quick update

Sorry it's been a while, things have been crazy, no really they have. Today I didn't even get a chance to sit at my desk at work, then I had to leave for school and had about 25 minutes to study for a lab test (which I have a mid-term for on Thursday), I've had a nasty head/sinus cold thingy going on for a week now which I'm losing my voice over (luckily Dan thinks it's kind of sexy), I have craft projects screaming my name, and a major career decision to make within the next week... maybe this is why I'm not prego yet? I think things will settle down soon but if anyone knows of any good relaxation techniques, please share! I think I did well on my lab test and my mid-term will be over with soon enough, I'm hoping to expel this cold by Thursday thanks to a hot bath and sleep, we no longer have to prepare lessons for Sunday School as we're now in the nursery, I'll work on my craft stuff on Saturday, and I'm leaving the career decision up to Heavenly Father... although I'm pretty sure of the direction I'm supposed to go. I have somewhat forsaken yoga due to time constraints but am planning to schedule it in once it's gets too cold to run outside. Oh, and I have a trip to see my family in AZ to look forward to, along with the holiday season! Also, Dan is the best husband EVER and has lovingly assumed the role of housekeeper in doing the laundry, dishes, making dinner, and even rubbing my back to help me fall asleep. That's right ladies, he's the best and he's all mine!

Labor Day Weekend

We had a blast with Eric, Becky, and Joshua over Labor Day weekend. This is one of our favorite times of the year in Colorado Springs. We enjoyed going out to breakfast before attending the first Air Force football game of the season, which they won! We went to a movie, shopping, the Hot Air Balloon Festival, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Garden of the Gods, and Boulder... and all within a short timeframe of 3 days. Josh is the most adorable baby, and so good too! The weather was perfect and we shared many laughs... mostly at Eric's expense (thanks Eric!). We can't wait to see them again!

Christian the Lion

This is crazy but what a reunion! You might cry... i did.

college?

It's official... I'm a college student! I've taken the plunge and decided to pursue a degree in nursing. Luckily I've retained some of my high school education and don't have to take any pre-college classes so I'm starting with prerequisites for the program...YES! Wish me luck!