Happy 25th Tyler!

Jordan, Jayson and I drove up to Logan yesterday so that we could celebrate Tyler's 25th birthday today. We got up this morning and Tyler and Kelly had cooked us this fabulous breakfast, which they totally didn't have to do but it was super yummy anyway.
Then we decided to relax and we watched a couple of movies before we went to lunch at Formosa, a chinese place here in town. Everyone but me ordered the tiny spicy chicken, I had sweet and sour pork, and I totally should have ordered the tiny spicy because it was so much better! Definitely my favorite chinese dish only available here in Logan. Jordan had his heart set on eating at Le Beau's but we got chinese instead.
We went to Lowe's to look at washers and dishwashers, because Jordan and I are planning on buying one really soon. Our washer is SO on it's last leg and there is no way we are doing dishes by hand again. We got a pretty good idea of what we want.
After Lowe's, we went to the gas station to get drinks and then we were off to the shooting range. Jordan was really excited because he'd never shot a gun before. We paid for our admission and got our shooting targets. We put our safety glasses on and put those goofy ear plugs in our ears. Kelly was showing me her gun when Tyler and the boys started shooting his down the lane from us, it scared the snot out of me! I jumped and Kelly laughed at me.
We loaded up her gun and I got to shoot it. It kicks too hard for me to handle. I get such bad anxiety so after shooting Kelly's gun, I let the boys shoot the rest of the ammo (and Kelly too). I wasn't feeling well so I sat to the side and watched. Jordan had a blast and I'm so glad he was able to go shooting with us this time.
We came home for birthday cupcakes and some fabulous homemade shakes, compliments of Kelly. I had snickers in mine and it was SO good! We sang happy birthday and Tyler got his gifts from everybody. Jordan was feeling pretty down so to make him feel better, we took him to Le Beau's for dinner.......really really yummy. I think my only regret is that this nasty mess with they're mom (if you can call her that, I don't) had to happen on Tyler's birthday. She didn't even wish him a good one. Oh well, that's what we're here for.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYLER!!!

Packing packing packing

I started packing today because our big move is next Saturday and I. Can't. Wait. Jordan and I have been living with other people pretty much since we got married. It's SO SO SO hard. I feel like Jordan and I have conquered so much as a couple already just by living with family for so long. Our new apartment isn't the grandest of apartments but I'm so excited. When I'm done with it, it will be so cute! I'm so excited to hang our pictures and make it a real home for us. I feel like it's a new beginning and I really cannot wait. It will be like our honeymoon all over again!

Superbowl Sunday

We went to my parents house for the superbowl this year and it was really nice to be able to spend time with them. My two younger brothers, Andrew and Chace, have such busy lives it's rare for all of us to be together at the same time. My dad barbecued some fantastic steaks and brats, we had chips and dip, and a couple of desserts. I don't really care for football too much and usually just attend for the food and company. I loved the commercials this year! So much funnier than last year. Chace is going to be getting his mission call soon and we're so excited for him, hopefully he'll get it next week!

A little peace and quiet

So the emotional battering continues on most sides and we are EXHAUSTED. Jordan and I both understand the need for defending family members and ourselves but is it necessary for things to get SO out of hand? I think if someone is going to throw out insults, they should be man or woman enough to admit to them. I think if someone knows right and is in the wrong, apologies should be made. I think people REALLY shouldn't butt in when they're not directly involved. I think that when actions are done out of love and concern, a little humility and gratitude would be the right road to take. I think that your actions should match your words. I think if anyone has a problem with me or Jordan, they should come to us directly rather than through the grapevine. I wish that honesty would be something that everyone values. I look at this situation and I wonder where we will be three months from now. Six months. One year. Will it be the same? Or will it change?

I want to change. I promise to listen, but I also promise to speak. I promise to think before I speak. I promise to be reasonable and realistic. And we will see.