My lovely new recliner, it's so comfortable!
My lovely new couch, which is also VERY comfortable.Tuesday, March 3, 2009
I'm back!!
We're in our new apartment and we love it! I can't even begin to express how wonderful it is to be on our own again. No family living with us anymore....we love them, we just don't want to live with them. The apartment is great and the neighbors are really nice. I got a couple of things hung on my wall yesterday (thanks Mom and Dad!) and I can't wait to hang up the rest of it. I plan on ordering a few things from www.scribbleitonline.com and I can't wait. I'm determined to make our apartment the cutest ever. Jordan's mom paid us back for the couches she ruined (we were pretty shocked too) and we were able to get a new set that was much needed and I LOVE them. They're so so comfortable.
Jessa is doing so good and I'm so proud of her. Skye is still the devil and still hasn't been fixed because I want kittens. The darn beast totally went into heat right when we moved and I didn't want her outside for fear of her running away. She wandered the house for days just crying and howling. I hate it when cats do that. I was so disappointed because I want her to have kittens. That cat owes me so much rent....two litters now at least, lol.
We've had Robert over a couple of times and we had the great pleasure of entertaining Brynn, Noah and Ellie today. Brynn helped me make cupcakes for the first time (thank you Brynn!) and I burned the bottom of every single one. I'm so mad. I'm going to have to just bake cookies now for my neighbors. We played with toys, colored, watched a couple movies and played a racing game on the PS3. We had my homemade macaroni and cheese with hotdogs for lunch and I had to laugh because Noah was ADAMANT that he was NOT hungry. He just wanted to play PS3. Finally, Jordan asked him if he wanted some "racecar macaroni and cheese" and boy he was all over that. I was so amazed, who knew my husband was so great with kids? Ellie was wearing her new squeaky shoes and they were so adorable! She had a blast with Jordan (who she still calls Jayson, it's hilarious) and she gave him the cutest award winning pout when he told her he had to go work on his homework. She won more play time with that one. I am so grateful for Sean and Brynn and their wonderful kids, they've already made our lives so much better just by being them. Brynn brought me the cutest bag sock for all of my plastic grocery bags, I love it!
My parents were here yesterday and I was able to make chicken chili for them for dinner (thank you Kelly for the fantastic recipe!) and they both loved it. I always get nervous when I cook for my parents, I'm not sure why. My dad filled in two holes we had in the bathroom that was allowing ants to come through. UGH! I HATE ants. I'm so glad he did that for us. He also drove me all the way to Roy on Sunday so that we could get a portable dishwasher (thank you so much Dad!). Both my mom and my dad helped me hang up a couple pieces of art on my wall and it made my living room look so much better. I started painting my picture frames today and I just need to pick up some sand paper to finish them. It's nice to finally relax and enjoy the apartment, it's coming together really nicely.
Jessa is doing so good and I'm so proud of her. Skye is still the devil and still hasn't been fixed because I want kittens. The darn beast totally went into heat right when we moved and I didn't want her outside for fear of her running away. She wandered the house for days just crying and howling. I hate it when cats do that. I was so disappointed because I want her to have kittens. That cat owes me so much rent....two litters now at least, lol.
We've had Robert over a couple of times and we had the great pleasure of entertaining Brynn, Noah and Ellie today. Brynn helped me make cupcakes for the first time (thank you Brynn!) and I burned the bottom of every single one. I'm so mad. I'm going to have to just bake cookies now for my neighbors. We played with toys, colored, watched a couple movies and played a racing game on the PS3. We had my homemade macaroni and cheese with hotdogs for lunch and I had to laugh because Noah was ADAMANT that he was NOT hungry. He just wanted to play PS3. Finally, Jordan asked him if he wanted some "racecar macaroni and cheese" and boy he was all over that. I was so amazed, who knew my husband was so great with kids? Ellie was wearing her new squeaky shoes and they were so adorable! She had a blast with Jordan (who she still calls Jayson, it's hilarious) and she gave him the cutest award winning pout when he told her he had to go work on his homework. She won more play time with that one. I am so grateful for Sean and Brynn and their wonderful kids, they've already made our lives so much better just by being them. Brynn brought me the cutest bag sock for all of my plastic grocery bags, I love it!
My parents were here yesterday and I was able to make chicken chili for them for dinner (thank you Kelly for the fantastic recipe!) and they both loved it. I always get nervous when I cook for my parents, I'm not sure why. My dad filled in two holes we had in the bathroom that was allowing ants to come through. UGH! I HATE ants. I'm so glad he did that for us. He also drove me all the way to Roy on Sunday so that we could get a portable dishwasher (thank you so much Dad!). Both my mom and my dad helped me hang up a couple pieces of art on my wall and it made my living room look so much better. I started painting my picture frames today and I just need to pick up some sand paper to finish them. It's nice to finally relax and enjoy the apartment, it's coming together really nicely.
Ellie chilling in Jordan's lap.
Noah playing Burnout on the PS3.
Noah playing Burnout on the PS3.Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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.
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!!!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
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!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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.
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