Winter is C-O-L-D

It is officially winter here in Idaho Falls. It is FREEZING outside!!!!
Last night we had our ward Christmas party and the primary did the nativity, so we got to help our kids get all dressed up and all. The little girl in our class has a crush on Ty, so she came up to us in line and tapped him on the shoulder and gave him a candy cane. :) It was funny. Another little boy in our class has been busy at missionary work...he has been inviting his friends when they have sleepovers on Saturdays. He told his one friend "sweet, now you get to come to my primary class, it is so fun because my teacher is a teenager! " His mom was laughing SO hard, then decided she better find out for sure how old I was. She knew Ty and I were married but after Trevor said that she was worried I really might still be in my "teen" years. lol I was happy I could say that I was 20! :) So now every time she sees me I am teased. lol They are a nice family, they live across the street from us. Well I better go get bundled up and go try to start the 4-wheeler... not sure if it will!!

Christmas Time!!

It's Christmas Time! Yay!

This past weekend we stayed at my moms house, it was nice. Ty has been working so much lately (which is a blessing). But it was good to spend a weekend
together, along with seeing family and friends, :D We went to the Forgotten Carrols with most our siblings, dinner with the Jackson's, hung out with Tiff & Ryan, had Sunday dinner at my moms with Vern and April and thier kids. :)

It was fun! Here are a few pictures from the weekend! Enjoy!

Christmas Decor

Here are a few pictures of our decorations. :)

(Not the greatest I know, my camera isn't as nice as I wish it was) Our cute stockings...

Our lovely tree...

This year in Ty's family it is "The gift of meaning".

Here is my cute snowman ornament.

Here is the famous "Leg Lamp" :D

"Oh wow, and I know just the place for it, right in the middle of our FRONT ROOM WINDOW!"

Here is our stockings all hung by the chimney with care.... :)

Last but not least, our olive wood manger scene.

Good memories and stories come to mind every time I look at it. :)

BIG NEWS!!! A MUST READ!!!

I can't believe how time goes by! Our family get-together for the year anniversary of my Dad passing was really nice. All the family was together, almost. Brian came, but Beth and the kids stayed behind. It was nice to have all 9 kids there. Fun times! It can get a little crazy, but good memories. We all shared memories from growing up with Dad and also things we have learned from him.

Thanksgiving was good too! LOTS of food. We drove down the night before and drove back after dinner. Short trip. Ty and I have a good time together, it's always fun to go on a road trip. It's fun to have those long talks and funny talks. I made up a new joke on this last drive. lol What is Black on the inside and white on the outside?.... Michael Jackson! HAHAHAHA

So tonight were putting up all the Christmas Decorations! Ty is LOVING it. Christmas is his FAVORITE holiday. He loves the lights and all the fun cartoons. He grew up with the house all decorated from front to back and such. It's fun to see his enthusiasm. :) Since were living in his parent's basement we don't have a lot of our own decor, but his mom let us do the basement. :) Every year since he was born they have gotten a ornament or two each year, so our tree has all his ornaments on it. He has gotten lots of snoopy ones, and this year his mom started to get me them too. :) So I got a pretty sparkly snowman that you stick a light from the tree in and it lights up. :) Then we got a little Santa one too, Ty got a snoopy and then the "Leg Lamp" from the Christmas story. It's pretty sweet, lol. It says a few lines from the movie, and lights up with you open the Fragile Box... lol So that is our Tree, it's cute and full of memories for Ty. :) I'll post some pics sometime!

I went BLACK FRIDAY shopping for my FIRST TIME! Ty had to work it at Target, so he was up at 3am. I wake up and make his breakfast before, so I was up and I couldn't go back to sleep, so finally at 6 am, Ty's mom Peggy and I went out! Neither of us had gone before. IT WAS A MAD HOUSE!!! It was crazy, at target the people were STORMING the whole store and then at Kohls the wait in line was 4 HOURS!!!!! So I learned my lesson, IT'S NOT WORTH IT. :D

SO FINALLY, OUR BIG NEWS!!!

Ty starts school in January, he will be finished with his generals in May. Which MEANS... :) He will just have his pre-requisites for the Animation Program, which a few he can ONLY take at byu- provo. SO in June we are planning on moving back to UTAH!

Idaho has been a big learning experience for me. I have been away from home alot in my years, but never for more than a month at a time. It's been good though. I am very thankful for Ty's parents for letting us live with them and be able to get up on our feet and find a job and such. It's been fun, I have cooked more than a ever have before (not that much in reality, but for me ALOT). Best thing is, I am enjoying cooking! I mainly cook deserts, but it's still cooking! :) It's been good living here, but Ty and I are looking forward to having our own place too.

Life is good, and full of learning. Ty and I have a good time together. I love spending time with him, I am happy he is excited for school and moving forward with it. Thanks everyone for your love and support, we are blessed to have such awesome family and friends! :)

Happy November!!

Wow it is very weird to think it is already November!!! It is hard to believe. Last night as I was laying in bed I started to think about life a year ago. It's weird that it's been a year because I remember last year this time so vividly. I agree with April that it's a month of rememberance. A year ago this week was when things took a dramatic turn in my Dad's fight against cancer. What seemed like the impossible because reality. I cherish the memories I have, both good and scary and sad. April mentioned in her blog that there couldn't have been a better month for my Dad to pass away. November is the time we give thanks and remember all that we have been blessed with. I agree. My Dad has blessed my life with so many things and the events that happend before, during and after his passing are ones that I cherish and know I am blessed to have experienced. I miss my Dad every day. There isn't one day I don't have a thought of him, but I am so greateful for the love he has for me & the love my heavenly father has for me too. I truely am greateful for all my blessings. My Dad taught through his example that no matter what your circumstance is, you are blessed in one way or another. Even to the end of his earthly life he was always giving thanks for what health he had & for everything else he had in life. Not sure I would have been able to do the same. My family is also blessed to have such a great Mom! It's not been the easiest road but she is doing great!

It seems every year there usually something that people put an empahsis on for "what they are greateful for". This year I have to say my family. We have always all been "friends" but this past year we have all been able to develop a true friendship and learned what it means to lean on your family for support. Your not here alone, nor do you go through your trials alone. There is always someone there to be with you. My siblings are truely my greatest of friends. My favorite thing to do is hang out with my family. Be with all my siblings and their families and just talk and play games and be ourselves.

I am also greateful for my husband and all he does for me. I am truely appriciative of his willingness to do what it takes to support us. It's not always easy but you make it! Living in his parent's basement isn't bad, but everyone knows it's easier to be in your own place. Working at 4 am isn't what anyone WANTS to do, but its what is neccessary for now. I am greateful for him being supportive of me and putting our needs before his desires. I know we are going to have a great future!!!

There are so many things I am greateful for along with PEOPLE that I am greateful for. I hope you all can give thanks for what you are greateful for at this time! Happy November!

Fall Time!

Fall Time!

Just a few of our fun times so far this fall. :) Number one highlight!.....I made my own cosutme! hehe. The bottom one is my Dad's grave. The head stone wont be ready till spring. But this is a pretty fall decor! Then there is our haunted house!!! We doubled with Ty's twin Erick and our friend Camille. We had fun as you can tell! :D While I have been looking for a job for the last month in a half, I have found ways to keep me entertained..so I bake here and there. These are my halloween cookies! Those were fun. We have a lot of squirrels around here, instead of playing with my BB Gun I have become friends with them .lol. I put plates of old stale trail mix out on the deck and they come runnin! It's fun to watch. These are just a few of our fun time. lol Ty is working full time at Target, unloading trucks & stocking & doing invatory and whatever else they need. 4am to 1pm. I appriciate him a lot! I love him & love him! Well that is it for now! Happy Halloween Everyone!

A little quiz!

Something Different for a change. :) Enjoy!

4 things I love about my husband: 1. He is very understanding. 2. He loves the gospel. 3. He loves ME! :) 4. Helps me see the brighter side of things!

4 Movies I would watch more than once:1. Baby Mama 2. How lose a guy in 10 days. 3.Madagascar 4. Tommy Boy

4 TV shows I watch more than once:1. Jon & Kate Plus 8 2.Smallville 3. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 4. What not to Wear

4 Places I have been:1. Israel 2. Egypt 3. Jordan 4. California

4 People who email me regularly:1. My mother in-law (forwards) 2. My mom (forwards) 3. This lady who assists me through email for my "websites" lol 4. ...Not many people email me. lol

4 Favorite Foods:1. Baked Chicken 2. Chicken Alfredo 3. Steak 4. Salad

4 Places I would like to visit:1. Hawaii 2. Mexico 3. Alaska 4. Austrelia

4 Things I am looking forward to this coming year:1. Living in our own place :) 2. New beginings with Ty is school. 3. The new babies in my siblings families! 4. To meet my personal goals!

Ty Guys Birthday!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

He is the big

TWO-FIVE.

Ty says he feels old now, he is half way to 50 he says. lol

I got him a "Pictionary man". You play pictionary but you have to draw it on this little white dough boy lookin man. It will be fun yet challenging for the rest of us, saying how ty is VERY good at drawing. :) His favorite color is still blue, and he still loves cheese cake. lol Happy Birthday Honey

Living in Idaho.....

Life is good in Idaho, quiet and calm as usual. Right now tho we are in Utah, so its a bit more exciting. :) If you have spent much time in Idaho you know how it is...every there has nothing to do and all the time to get there. Everything runs at a bit slower pace. No matter where your at. It's a bit hard to adjust to. Driving, talking to people, people in the grocerey stores and so on. I had a job at a day care, I quit tho. I am not a big fan of day cares I decided. I could go on, but I wont. I am applying else where now. Married life is great. :) Still loving it! We have fun together, we keep eachother entertained. I better go, were getting ready to head to lunch.

Married!!!

Well Ty & I are married!!!

This is one of the samples we have gotten. :)

I love married life, Ty is such an amazing person! He takes very good care of me. Well were moving on September 20th to Idaho Falls! I will have more to say here soon. Off to bed!

Random....

Here are a few that caught my fancy tonight. :) This past saturday was my family bridal shower, and tonight was my ward bridal shower and tomorrow is my shower with my girl friends. It's amazing!! People are so generous & give nice things. It's so crazy that in 21 days... almost 20, I am going to be MARRIED. Yay! I hope that the excitement of being married really doesnt dissapear so quickly like people say. That would be sad. I am sure it can last, I am determind. lol Well I am off to bed....cleaning our apartment for the party tomorrow! Churrio!

I haven't written for a very long time!!! Here is one of my favorite pictures from my bridals. :) It was a spur of the moments one, they were gathering things and putting them away and I was waiting and waiting and finally said "Can someone please come and help me out" lol There is a plus to having the photographers your family! :) The wedding is VERY close. Just around the corner. :) Yay!!! It's so crazy and exciting. Tyler is getting more and more excited as well. Guys try to hide their giddy excitment but ty can't anymore... :) He bursted. He gets cutter every day! Well there is my post!! -PS. Photo done by April Petersen

Tribute to the worlds greatest Dad.

MY DAD

(Top Left)My Dad in April 07' (Top Right) Our Family the Sunday before my brother left on his mission, May 06' (Bottom left) Kori, Dad, Me, Young Women's "Daddy Daughter" day. June 05'
(Bottom right) This is one of my favorite pictures of my Dad.

His birthday is coming up on the 13th of May. He passed away on November 14th, 2007. He was Diagnosed in April of 07' with Kidney Cancer, just less than a month from when this picture was taken. In March Ty, My Dad and I went with his previous boss on a trip through the Canyon Lands, Island in the Sky in Moab. I never thought it would be the last trip with my Dad on this earth. I cherish the memories I have of him. He is a man of light & truth. He always strived to do his best, always. He taught me how to work, hope and love. He assisted me in accomplishing many of my dreams thus far in life. I cherish every moment I had with him, whether it be at 3 am to help him arrange his pillows on his bed to sitting with him for HOURS in his hospital room so he wouldn't be alone. I look back and I only have good memories of him. I am grateful for having his as my Dad. I am grateful for the love of the gospel that he has & for his example in serving God. I am striving to live my life the way he & my mom showed us. My Dad is my Hero. I will always be his little girl. I miss him everyday, wish I could give him just one more hug. It's comforting to know that I will see him again & that he is still a part of my daily life.

Here is Ty & I. I love spending my time with him. I can't wait till were married on August 7th!!! This was taken last year, his mom is sending us pics she has of us, so we can use some in our wedding video. I love this pic along with the memory. : )

Blogging

I am going to give this a stab. I have never been much of a a blogger, so here it goes. :)