Medley Pants

33 Weeks

2012-01-24T14:29:00.000-08:00

As I continue to grow, and grow, and grow I cant help but think that a grabber like the one pictured above would come in so handy! For all you who have been pregnant, wouldn't this be amazing? Bending over had become a chore. Getting dressed is a workout in itself, especially trying to put on shoes. Thank goodness for my slip on Uggs :) I think about how the grabber would come in handy when laying on the couch and the remote is just out of reach...... I should really get one of these!

The baby is the size of a pineapple, weighing 4 pounds and measures 17 inches. I swear sometimes she feels like a pineapple too, poking and prodding my ribs (ouch!). Its daunting to think that she will gain 3-4 more pounds by the time the delivery comes. I welcome it though, as long as she is healthy. Jared and I are starting to day dream about whether she will have dark hair, or big brown eyes, who she will resemble more??? We cant wait to meet her. The weeks are going to pretty fast believe it or not. We have had our birthing class every week which we have really enjoyed, and I have the Bachelor to watch every Monday with Miriam (its our guilty pleasure). The countdown continues until the delivery day!!!

Salinas Baby Shower

2011-12-30T19:09:00.000-08:00

The baby shower was a lot of fun. With the help of my mom and interest (haha) We pulled off a great shower. It was fun to talk to all my friends and family and get advice or sympathy on being pregnant. It makes me so happy to know that this little girl who will be here in 10 weeks is already so loved by so many.

Banner inspired from interest of course

28 weeks pregnant....feeling huge

Yummy pink treats & chocolate zucchini cake

Tissue paper flowers, so cute and cheap!

Beautiful scrapbook from my high school coach and friend Monica. She pre made pages that I will be able to insert pictures into once the baby is here. There were also a few pages with pictures of us from high school. So awesome!

All of the baby stuff is so cute

Grammie crocheted a beautiful blanket. I still have the baby blanket she made for me when I was born. The only reason why is retired it was because I got married, otherwise I would still be sleeping with it lol.

A few of the wonderful ladies at the shower. Cousin Kelli, Monica and her daughter Bella, Alyssa (teammate from college) Tina (friends since first grade), Lynsie(sister in law). There were a few more here including grammie, Aunt Cathy, Aunt Trudy, and Lisa

Thanks to everyone for coming!!!!

Christmas Vacation

2011-12-30T09:21:00.000-08:00

Jared and I made the long drive to Salinas for Christmas. We were smart and decided to split the drive into two days, staying the night in Reno on the way there and Vegas on the way home. The weather was perfect throughout the whole trip, it didn't feel like winter. We stopped by the Reno temple and the Sacramento temple on the way to Salinas. It was great to go back the the Sacramento temple, we hadn't been there since the day we got married, and lets be honest that day was a total blur. Jared was working from my parents house the first few days we were there, and my mom and I were getting last minute details in place for the baby shower. The baby shower was great, all the food came out so good, and it was so nice to see friends and family. After getting baby gifts it made me think I should be home getting the nursery together "nesting" lol. While home we relaxed, went to the beach, hung out with friends, went to the Oakland Temple, and we were entertained by Roxie and Rosie the grand-dogs. We are excited to be home, in our own bed and we are in the final countdown until the baby comes. 10 weeks left!!!!!!

Sacramento Temple

They played so much, they can't even keep their eyes open

Carmel Beach

Oakland Temple

On the road again

24 Weeks

2011-11-20T13:21:00.001-08:00

6 Months Pregnant. Had someone rub my belly for the first time, people are actually commenting on my belly, so i guess I finally look pregnant, not just fat and chubby lol. My back has been hurting pretty bad, but Jared rubs it for me and I have a few yoga stretches that ease the pain. I am beginning to do things like rest my hands on top of my belly, like a shelf, and rub my belly in public. I use to see women do this and think it was kind of weird but I'm beginning to think its something that comes naturally to pregnant women haha.

23 Weeks/ Rosie

2011-11-13T19:11:00.001-08:00

Almost 6 months pregnant. Nothing new, still growing, and growing! 4 more weeks of school, the countdown has begun. I can't wait, the end of the semester is panning out the be pretty easy too. My finals should be a breeze, then off to California for Christmas.

Rosie, she still doesn't realize that she is going to be a big sister, then again she is a DOG haha. We think she will adjust to the the baby well, she love playing with Jade and Finn so I'm sure she will be the same with our baby.

20 Weeks, this post is a little late

2011-11-06T18:58:00.000-08:00

So, this post is a little late. This was taken at 20 weeks. I am now 22 weeks, which for me it seems like a lot has changed. Those of you reading this who have been pregnant can agree that during pregnancy each day feels different, the baby is growing, I'm growing, etc. 2 weeks in the pregnancy world feels like a lot of time. By the way we are having A GIRL!!! we are both so excited and already preparing the nursery. Jared has converted a desk we had into a changing table, and it looks great! Pictures to come. Jared finally felt her move last week. I have been able to feel a few flutters and then finally Jared felt a huge kick, it was the biggest one I have felt so far. I am now half way through my pregnancy and now it feels like a waiting game. Its so exciting at first finding out your pregnant, then that excitement dies down a little. Then I start showing and find out we are having a girl. Now I just want time to fast forward....even past labor lol and I want our beautiful baby girl to be here. Until then I will keep busy crocheting, cooking, counting down the days until school is done, counting down the days until Christmas, hopefully these things will keep my mind occupied.

Vows

2011-10-13T13:37:00.000-07:00

I was cleaning out my filing box today throwing away stuff from 2007 and I stumbled upon my file of wedding stuff. I found the vows Jared and I wrote to each other for our ring ceremony. Hopefully Jared doesn't mind me sharing them.....

me to Jared

I still remember when we met and I was immediately drawn to you. We bonded and became friends right away. As our friendship grew I was able to see what an amazing man you were. I love your adventurous spirit and your passion for life. I love your open mind and loving nature. I love your knowledge and desire to learn more. You are kind hearted and an amazing sibling. I know you will be an amazing husband and father. I promise to always love you, and be there for you and from this day forward never make you sleep on the couch.

Jared to me

The ability to love and care for one another is the greatest gift our Father in Heaven has given to his children. From the time we met, I have never doubted your amazing gift to nurture and love those around you. To be able to create this family with you is beyond my ability to comprehend. All my life I have told myself that I will never settle for a woman that is any less that the most important woman in my life, my mother. I promise that I will spend every waking moment of my life in the fierce pursuit of being at least a small part of the kind of loving husband and caring father that my dad is. May we follow the example our parents have shown to us so we can be happy as they are. I love you.

Gosh, I can't believe this was two years ago. Now was are going to be parents and I guess we will really see if we can live up to the examples of our parents. Jared and I are so excited for the baby, we get to find out tomorrow if the baby is a boy or a girl. !?!?!

16 Weeks-The size of an avocado

2011-09-25T13:33:00.000-07:00

I am 16 weeks pregnant, the baby is the size of an avocado. MMMmm... avocado, guacamole. If your wondering if I am having cravings, the answer is yes! I have become a fan of pinterest were I can browse delicious looking recipes that make my mouth water. I don't know if it is a friend or an enemy. It depends on how hungry I am when looking at them. In other news, I am patiently waiting to feel the little baby move. They say you can feel little flutters between 16 and 20 weeks. It still feels so surreal. Although I have gained 10 pounds and have what I think to be a clear baby bump It still doesn't feel real. I think once I feel the baby move I will be able to make more of a connection. It hard when I have only heard the heart beat twice and the month in between appointments is long enough for me to get a little nervous, wondering if everything is okay. The fact that I am still growing is positive reinforcement for me that the baby is growing and healthy. We get to find out what we are having in 3 weeks!!! I am so excited, until then I just sit and day dream about the nursery and what colors I will decorate with. According to the experts I should be experiencing a growth spurt in the next few weeks. Stay tuned for a picture of a full blown pregnant lady!

Bun in the oven

2011-08-28T17:57:00.000-07:00

Jared and I are happy to announce that we are having a baby! I am currently 12 weeks, the due date is set for March 10. We are so excited/nervous/grateful..... We know that are lives are about to change, but we are so excited for this new chapter to begin. I get emotional thinking about graduating college and having a baby all in the next 9 months. We planned it out pretty well, I will be done with school (have my bachelors degree) in December, therefore my last trimester I will be able to rest and nest and prepare for the little one. So far my pregnancy has been pretty good...I haven't had any morning sickness!!!! I think being sick was my biggest fear. It is definitely a journey that I am trying my best to enjoy. My body is definitely changing, but I accept those changes because I know my baby is growing and getting stronger. I am anxiously waiting to find out whether we are having a boy or a girl. We will keep you posted and up to date on our progress.

Loved this poem

2011-08-09T18:05:00.000-07:00

While I was stumbling along stumbleupon.com I came across this poem written my a man named Steve I believe.?. Really makes you think about what your thankful for. Makes you reflect on the little things in life that we take for granted.

Im Thankful For

...the mess to clean up after a party

because it means I have been surrounded by friends.

...the taxes I pay

because it means that I'm employed.

...the clothes that fit a little too snug

because it means I have enough to eat.

...my shadow who watches me work

because it means I am out in the sunshine.

...the spot I find at the far end of the parking lot

because it means I am capable of walking.

...all the complaining I hear about our government

because it means we have freedom of speech.

...that lady behind me in church who sings off key

because it means that I can hear.

...lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing

because it means I have a home.

...my huge heating bill

because it means that I am warm.

...weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day

because it means that I have been productive.

...the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours

because it means that I am alive.

Half Marathon

2011-08-08T11:06:00.001-07:00

Representing my junior college HARTNELL

Start Line

Jared and I ran the Utah Valley Half Marathon 2 months ago, and.....I am finally going to blog about it. Jared and I signed up for the half marathon as an incentive to keep up in shape during the winter. We did our best, but neither one of us is a die hard runner who will go run through snow and rain. (My coach would kill me if he heard that). We managed to get a few long runs under our belt before the day of the race. We had to get on a bus in provo at 3:30am and get bussed up Provo Canyon. The starting line reminded us of some post apocalyptic scene where everyone has gathered in the wilderness huddled around fire pits. The race started at 6:30. It was a beautiful run down the canyon. The slight downhill really helped too. Jared and I had planned on staying around a 10 minute mile, we ended up going with pace of the other runners and feeling good running between 9 and 9:30 pace. We both finished and ran the whole way. Jared finished about 2 minutes before me. Gosh we were both so tired! I had the happy/tired tears lol. It was a great accomplishment for Jared and I and we had so much fun training and racing together. I was very proud of Jared, beings he isn't necessarily a "runner" but I think he is hooked now.

Springville Track and Field

2011-05-25T10:00:00.000-07:00

As most of you know I was an assistant coach for Springville High School this last season. It was a fun experience and I feel I learned a lot and formed some great relationships with the athletes. Last weekend the season came to an end at the state championships. We had quite a few qualifiers and most of them made it to finals. The weather was absolutely terrible on Friday, it was raining, windy and cold. Luckily on Saturday for finals the weather cleared up and it was beautiful. The day was suspenseful to say the least. Our fastest girl runner pulled out of the 100 meter and wouldn't be unable to compete the rest of the day due to a hamstring injury. She was suppose to be on both of the relay teams so the team realized they would have to win without her. The girls responded and performed above and beyond. With an alternate on the relays they still managed to win the 4x100 and second in the 4x400. The day was filled with exciting races and unexpected performances. By the end of the day we knew that the points for teams standing was close. The Springville girls have placed 2nd for 3 or 4 years in a row. Well not this year.....We got 1st place!!!!! I cant even explain how excited I was for these girls. I think I was more excited and emotional for these girls than I was when I placed 3rd in state, lets just say there were tears. The boys did well too, they got 2nd place, which was an amazing accomplishment. After the word got back to Springville they fire department wanted to drive the boys and girls team around town on top of the fire truck. It was awesome! Everyone pulled over and we were sitting on top of the truck screaming, o man, what a day. I was so exhausted from the two days of competition, and I didn't even run! My voice was gone, but it was so worth it. I loved, loved, loved being a part of the season, and I loved coaching these kids. They are so awesome, and I am sad it over. Hopefully I will be back next track season;)

The Echo

2011-05-24T20:46:00.000-07:00

Twas a sheep not a lamb that strayed away

In the parable Jesus told,

A grown-up sheep that strayed away

From the ninety and nine in the fold.

And why for the sheep should we seek

And earnestly hope and pray?

Because there is danger when sheep go wrong;

They lead the lambs astray.

Lambs will follow the sheep, you know,

Wherever the sheep may stray.

When sheep go wrong, it wont take long

Til the lambs are as wrong as they.

And so with the sheep we earnestly plead

For the sake of the lambs today,

For when sheep are lost, what a terrible cost

The lambs will have to pay!

C.C Miller

Become as a Little Child

2011-05-15T15:10:00.000-07:00

To become as a little child is not to become childish but rather to rediscover childlike attributes in yourself. Think of the the wonderful attributes of children: believing hearts, full of faith, receptive to the spirit, teachable, humble, obedient(for the most part), loving,innocent, forgiving, etc. Do we still have these attributes as adults? As I taught sunday school today I though about this, and the fact that it is harder now as an adult to posses these attributes. It may be because of life experience or the fact that we are a bit tarnished by the the world around us. Whatever it may be we can learn so so much from children. Their innocence, faith, attitude of humility, and love can be great examples to us. To posses this attributes again in our lives we must be willing to follow the example of children and have an open heart to learn. If we can become as a little child we might be able to unlock our own spiritual growth. While preparing this lesson I watched the Mormon Messages for Youth on youtube. We use a video almost every week in class, there is one for almost any subject. The video's geared towards youth were absolutely amazing. I cried during everyone I watched. The video titled Dayton's Legs was so powerful, it goes to show the type of things children and youth are capable of.

Mother's

2011-05-08T12:14:00.000-07:00

I love the fact that today (Mother's Day) I was able to sit through three hours of church and hear three hours of wonderful stories and praise to women and mother's in general. We have the opportunity to teach Sunday school and today I chose to teach the whole lesson. We talked about women and their role in this world. We used a talk by Elder Cook called "LDS Women Are Incredible!" It's true isn't it? In fact all women are incredible. INCREDIBLE. Today I really thought about all the women in my life and what I have learned from each of them. I am so grateful to have married into a family with 6 sister! Seriously 6 wonderfully, amazing, strong, smart, talented sisters; and ONE amazing woman responsible for all of them. In our lesson today we also used some quotes from Sheri Dew's book "No One Can Take Your Place" There is a chapter titled "Are we not all Mothers?" In this chapter it talks about the amazing blessing it is to bear children and the wonderful responsibility that our Father in Heaven has given us. "Motherhood is not what is left over after our Father blessed His sons with the privilege of priesthood ordination. It was the MOST ennobling endowment He could give His daughters." I look forward to the day that I was the opportunity to be a mother with both excitement and fear. What a huge responsibility!!! When I think about responsibility and sacrifice ever mother has made it makes me so thankful and fills my heart with gratitude towards my mom and all that she has done for me and my family. I love you mom, and all the moms, and all the women who have been an influence on me in my life. Happy Mothers Day!

Mom and Dad

2011-03-20T14:38:00.000-07:00

My parents came to visit Jared and I this last week while we were on spring break. We hadn't seen them since last August, so it was a much needed visit. It was so amazing to have my parents in my home, a home that Jared and I have created together. My parents are so happy for Jared and I and that we are doing so well, and that makes me so happy too. We didn't do a whole lot, we went to a track meet, went to Park City and saw the Olympic Park, and Midway and other than that just hung out and cooked some amazing food. Jared and I haven't eaten that good in a while. My mom and I had the chance to go to the fabric store and got a few patterns. We decided to sew a dress for me. We almost finished it, then the sewing machine started giving us some problems. My mom is a master at sewing and quilting, I admire that about her. It is always bitter sweet to have them leave. I know they have to go and get back to their lives as do Jared and I, but gosh I hate to say goodbye. Needless to say I had a good cry :) Rosie got attached too, she misses them.

Family Time

2011-01-16T17:40:00.000-08:00

For the longest time I was working Saturdays. Now that I am taking a break from Sun River I have time to hang out with Jared and Rosie. Jared always works during the week and it was hard when I would work all day Saturday. Yesterday we took a walk up Provo Canyon. Rosie absolutely loved it. Our church also moved to 9am. Its hard to get up early but we love having the whole day to spend together and relax. This is what it looked like today while I did some homework and Jared watched the playoff. Rosie in the middle being a snuggle bug. I love my little family.

The Grapefruit Syndrome

2011-01-09T19:54:00.000-08:00

I dont know if any of you have read the article is this last months Ensign called The Grapefruit Syndrome. Well it was really good. It is about this couple who tried a new technique to discuss things about the other that may bother them etc. The end result of this was to help the couple discuss the "problem" and correct it before they formed resentful feelings towards the other. So the couple was to sit down and say 5 things about the other person that annoyed them. The only thing that could come to her mind was the way her husband ate grapefruit....he peeled it like an orange rather that slicing it in half and eating it with a spoon. In return her husband couldn't think of one thing that bothered him. Tears came to the women's eyes as she realized that she was finding fault in such a trivial thing. I think we are all guilty of this. I realize as I vent to my mom or whoever about how Jared doesn't wipe off the counter, or leaves the cupboard doors open, or leaving stuff in the leaving room. Whatever it is, it's trivial. I have to remember all the things that I love about Jared. He goes to work everyday and works so hard to support us, he is funny and makes me laugh everyday, I love how sensitive he is, I love that he will do the dishes while I sleep on the couch, he takes care of me, and loves me unconditionally. I am so lucky, forget the crumbs on the counter. I will take crumbs on the counter everyday if it means I get to spend my life with such a wonderful man.

Christmas Time!!!

2010-12-18T15:51:00.001-08:00

Finals are done, and now we can finally celebrate!!!! I probably spent a little too much time decorating for Christmas, time I should have been studying for finals. Since Jared and I are staying in Utah for Christmas this year we had to make the house feel festive. I actually snagged some extra tree stumps from work that they had trimmed off peoples trees for the candle holders, and some branches that were just laying around for the door swag. I was designing on a budget. Our home feels so warm and cozy. I love being able to spend time at home with Jared and Rosie curled up on the couch with the glowing Christmas tree in the corner. I love the Holidays. Merry Christmas!

There isn't anything festive about bagels, but I wanted to try and make some. They came out pretty good...slug slime and all!! I have had a dream of having a little bagels shop/cafe. After making the bagels by hand by myself it squashed my dream a little. It was a lot of work and time consuming boiling all of them. It was easy though, anyone could make them!

O Christmas Tree

2010-11-29T19:57:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving kick started the holidays, and I couldn't be more excited! Jared and I went ahead and got our Christmas tree. We sell Christmas trees as Sun River Gardens and so as I was setting up tree after tree I found this one! It was perfect. I'm so excited to to have a fresh tree. Growing up we always had a fresh tree and so this one brings back memories. Jared let me go out and buy some Christmas ornaments and I just think about how we will have them for year to come. Our kids someday will ask where we got these old ornaments and I can tell them that we got them our second Christmas together. I love making memories with Jared and day dreaming about our future. On a lighter note, Rosie loves the snow. She is so adorable frolicking through the snow. Despite what you may think Rosie is a great dog. Although you all never get to see that when you come over because her excitement overcomes her. Jared and I love her very much and she bring a lot of joy to our lives. More Christmas pictures to come. I have to finish my stockings.

Blizzard Of 2010....Not

2010-11-28T07:14:00.000-08:00

Watch out everyone it's the blizzard of 2010.....O wait that was a few days ago when we got 0" of snow. We got all these warning about a blizzard a few days ago and then nothing happened. Last night there was a mention of a winter storm and we got a foot. Thats a little more like it. These weather people are crazy. Rosie loves the snow, she runs around really fast in it and then eats it, its funny. We got out Christmas tree and having snow outside makes it really feel like Christmas. I will post pictures of our tree soon.

Rosie Happens

2010-11-24T19:10:00.000-08:00

There is never a dull moment with Rosie. Whether she is snuggling and being so cute I cant even stand it or making me so mad because she broke something or chewed something she wasn't suppose to. We have had a hard time finding a toy that she wont destroy within the first 5 minutes. As you can see this fox squeaky toy didn't quite make it. We found a racquetball under out dresser and to our amazement Rosie loved it and cant chew into it. The racquetball is still going strong. These are just her puppy days right?

Sara Bareilles: Girls Night Out

2010-11-18T20:34:00.000-08:00

GIRLS NIGHT OUT! Sarah, Hannah, Katie and I went to the Sara Bareilles concert and it was so much fun. It made me feel like a kid again lol.....o wait I'm only 23 I guess I am a kid. Its amazing the fun that can be had when us girls get together, and oh the conversations we have. What happens in the mini van stays in the mini van! Sara Bareilles put on an amazing show, and I somehow feel a connection to her since she is from Eureka, and sang in "The Limited". I would just like to add that I have so much love for my sisters in law. You are all so amazing and I feel like a have a special connection with each and every one of you. Rachel, Sarah, Hannah, you all have a bit of a wild side as do I. Katie your sense of humor and well we just have a lot in common. Miriam you and I can have some amazing conversations, I love to just sit and talk with you. Naomi and Bethany, your both so crafty and so am I. I love you all:)

Rustic-No Knead Bread

2010-11-16T10:17:00.000-08:00

Okay So I have a new love......its this bread. Seriously it is so so good, and SO easy! You have to try this so... I will give you the recipe. I got the recipe from a girl at work and finally got to make it last week. This is the second loaf I have made. I dont know if this picture really does it justice. Lets just say its kinda like french bread, and has a crunchy/chewy crust mmmmmm. Okay here it is:

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 to 2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp yeast

1 1/2 cups water

1. In a large bowl combine flour, yeast, and salt. Mix ingredients to distribute evenly. Add water. Stir until incorporated; dough will be saggy and sticky. Cover bowl and let rest for........(here is the kicker).....12 hours. When surface is dotted with bubbles dough is ready.

2. Place dough on well floured work surface then gently press dough being careful not to pop any bubbles then sprinkle dough with flour. Fold dough.

- you can leave the bread plain or add whatever spices you want

- I added oregano, basil, and garlic powder = amazing

3. Place dough seam side down in bowl. Cover and let rise until more than double in size, about 2 hours.

4. After about 1 1/2 hours. Place in 6 to 8 quart heavy covered pot (cast iron dutch over, pyrex casserole dish) in over and preheat oven to 450 degrees. When dough has fully risen, carefully remove hot pot from over. Turn dough over into hot pot. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for additional 5-10 minutes. until golden brown, cool on wire rack.

You can whip this dough up at night and it will be ready to bake in the morning, Perfect!!

Enjoy:)

Sewing Projects

2010-11-15T21:06:00.000-08:00

So I haven't done too many sewing projects since I got my sewing machine in September. I have completed an apron, and just recently a table topper and a hanging dish towel. I had to get them done before Thanksgiving since it was thanksgiving fabric. My mom always makes table toppers for holidays at home so I want to start too. My sewing machine works well for the most part. For whatever reason it jams up every once in a while and it makes me really really mad. I usually have to get up and walk away from my project before I take my aggression out on the machine. Besides having a few mishaps my first few projects came out really well. Next project Christmas stockings!!! I will post more pictures when there done.

Tired

2010-11-07T11:42:00.001-08:00

I have been trying to figure out why in the world I am so tired during the week. I guess there isn't anything wrong with taking naps, right? My dad has always been a napper, just 15-30 minutes really does the trick. But is it possible that I could actually get through my day without a nap? I started to think about my mom, I remember growing up how she was busy all day, always alert, bustling around the house, how did she do it? Then I remember the smell of coffee that came from the kitchen every morning and the 5 cups she would drink. Dang it I guess I'm out of luck. O well. I will try to keep my eyes open as a study away. I am just preparing myself for children right?

Apricots

2010-10-10T09:05:00.000-07:00

Once again this blog post is long overdue. Sorry family its just hard to find the time. So I thought you would all enjoy seeing my apricot canning adventures. Our landlord has an apricot tree in his back yard, I knew he wasn't going to can them so I did. I always remember my mom canning all sorts of stuff in our kitchen. I made apricot jam and it is delicious, and how could it not with so much sugar added ha.

My Man

2010-09-02T20:42:00.000-07:00

Jared continues to amaze me. He is an amazing photographer and has so much talent. He works so so hard for our little family and I am so grateful for such a wonderful man. I love going on photo shoots with him an watching him in his element. I love watching him stare into a vast expanse or at a wall. Most people would think he is staring at nothing but hes just envisioning a shot or thinking about the lighting. His mind is continuously working. Thanks for being a wonderful husband and for just being you!!!!

Summer Trips

2010-09-02T20:26:00.000-07:00

At Ross's wedding in Las Vegas

Ready to go out on the town in VEGAS.....vegas is gross lol

Jared and I rode the famous Big Dipper with my friends Katirna and Beau, cant go to the boardwalk and not ride the Dipper

Jared in the carousel. There are rings you can get when you ride the carousel if you sit on the outside, you get a ring and try and throw it in a clowns mouth...anyways. When I met Jared he had a ring on his key chain, and I said"is that from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?" and he said yes and I was in love...jk but it was cool! I mean look at this man, how could you not love that?

I know, I know, its been forever since we have posted anything, but hey we are busy busy. Jared and I were able to take a couple of trips this summer. We went home to Salinas for my birthday and my moms birthday. It was so fun, we took Rosie and she was very well behaved, and did surprisingly well in the car for 12-14 hours. We hung around my house, and went to the boardwalk for my birthday. We also drove to Vegas the weekend before school started to go to my brother Ross's wedding. It was alot of fun, Jared and I saw some really cool photo galleries and were reminded why we hate Vegas. All in all is was a good time, it was crazy to see my brother getting married but I couldnt be more happy for him.

Finding a Home in the Gospel

2010-07-13T14:23:00.000-07:00

I swear this is my last post for the day. So I was reading a story in the Ensign last night and it really got me thinking. It was titled "Finding a Home in the Gospel" It was the story of a convert and maybe its the same story most converts have but it sounded so similar to my conversion. The boy in the story was raised in a different faith, but learned about Jesus Christ at a young age. Later when he was introduced to the gospel, he already had a foundation and a belief in Christ and he found all the other missing pieces. This is exactly the way I felt when I was introduced to the gospel. I guess thats why it was such an easy decision for me because I already had the belief in Christ and everything else just made so much sense. The boy in the story goes on to face opposition when his family doesn't accept his decision and then is faced with the decision to marry in the temple. Um Hello....this is the story of the last few years of my life! I faced the same opposition from my family and was able to get through it and found so much strength in the gospel and through prayer and especially from people around me. The story of the boy concludes with him later in life raising his children in the gospel and one of his children comes to him and thanks him for choosing the gospel so many years before. He realizes that the gospel will not only bless his life but his children as well. I know that the decision I made almost three year ago what the right one. It has made my life better and it lead me to my husband who is the most wonderful blessing in my life. Some day we will get to have children and raise them in the gospel and share those blessing with them. This story really touched me and I wanted to share it :)

Miriams Baby Shower

2010-07-13T14:16:00.001-07:00

Katie and I threw Miriam a baby shower this last week, and it went really well. We had a few different salads, fruit, chips and ladybug cupcakes....so cute! It was really fun and even Naomi surprised us and drove down from Rexburg. It was so great to have almost all the sisters there. I have realized with new baby Matilda and Miriam being pregnant that I have BABY FEVER! Yes thats right Im pretty sure the only prescription for that is having a baby. HAHA I have to keep telling myself that I just need to finish school....which is only a year and a half away. I can do that, I can wait, easy....right? But seriously I know it will be worth the wait.

New Projects

2010-07-13T14:09:00.001-07:00

Our home is a work in progress. We are always finding way to make it better or new pieces of furniture to add. Our latest project was this cute bench. We found it at the DI for $25. It was bright pink so we sanded and painted it and added the wood detail on the front. Jared and I had been looking for a bench for this spot and we totally lucked out and found it at DI. Its absolutely perfect and I love it! I also mod podged our coffee table. I was so excited that we found an old Child Craft book at the DI and so I used some of the book pages. The book was exactly the look I was going for so I was excited to find it. Plus Jared and I both grew up reading those books so it has some meaning behind it. I think it turned out great!

Oh Rosie

2010-07-13T13:58:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when you have a puppy and leave the bathroom door open. Rosie is about 4 months old now, and we cant believe how big she had gotten. Now dont think she does stuff like this all the time. For the most part she is pretty good, she is listening better and we are trying to teach her some new commands. We are taking her with us on our 12 hour car ride to Salinas, so that should be interesting..... Jared and I are hoping she behaves herself at my parents house. We love having her and she is so popular. Every time we take her walking it never fails that someone stops and asks what kind of dog she is and tells us how beautiful she is :) She is beautiful isnt she. Oh Rosie your a joy to have.

4th of July

2010-07-06T14:51:00.000-07:00

Jared and I had such a crazy week, so by the time the weekend rolled around we were both so tired. So the 4th of July wasn't too exciting for us, we actually fell asleep before the fireworks even started. We did manage to go on a little hike up the canyon behind out house with Rosie. Rosie played in the river and it was really funny to watch. We went up and visited Hannah on Sunday which was really fun too! That sums up our 4th of July...I know not very exciting :)

A little project

2010-07-06T14:37:00.000-07:00

This is a project Jared and I started a few weeks ago. We found this dresser/vanity in a storage unit behind our house, it was just sitting back there and the guy who owns the unit said we could have it. We painted and put a crackle finish on it. These are the before pictures, its not quit finished so there should be some after pictures up soon. We also has this old houser cabinet on our porch when we moved in. We decided to make it into a potting table. Also finished pictures will be up soon. Jared and I had a blast working on this project together, and had way to much fun at the hardware store.

Gardening

2010-06-06T09:51:00.000-07:00

Some of you may know that I am working at a garden center called Sun River Gardens, its really fun and definitely inspires me to start gardening. What also inspires me is my employee discount :) While at the book store reading books on herb gardening I was surprised to see that you can plant in just about anything that you can drill some holes into. I planted flowers in a broken watering can from work, and some galvanized tins. Miriam found a great window box at Savers and a few others. We had a blast shopping for plants and we definitely have the planting bug. The one thing I have found challenging is.....(and im sure all the Californians can agree)...gardening in Utah is a lot different. Things that grow like wildfire in California cant grow here, things that are perennials in California are annuals here. Its a little frustrating but I learning a lot, and having fun starting a little garden of my own...even if its just in some pots.

Finished Project

2010-06-06T09:43:00.000-07:00

This project has definitely taken me a long time to finish. When I heard that Sarah was having a baby I wanted to make her a baby blanket. I chose the colors I did because they would work for a boy or a girl.This is the first baby blanket I have made were I did the squares, so it was a little more challenging but I am happy with the result! I have been working on this on and off and Im finally finished, and it was perfect timing now that Matilda is here. :)

My name is Rosie

2010-05-15T09:26:00.000-07:00

Hello, my name is Rosie and I have a new home. I discovered that if I poo and pee anywhere in the house and bark and whine all night and chew on things I shouldn't, the punishment becomes a lot less severe when I look at people like this while they're cleaning it up. These people are so easy to manipulate, it's almost fun just to see how they melt when I lay on the charm after I've just laid a load on their bedroom floor. When that gets boring I'll start going outside to do it.

2010-02-17T14:22:00.000-08:00

So I have a few new loves in my life! Besides my wonderful husband Jared, I have discovered this last week how amazing a pastry cloth can be. It made making cut out cookies so easy. I also mad our Valentine's Day dinner using cooking wine in the pasta sauce, it was so so good. Jared and I spent Valentine's Day having a wonderful dinner and dessert, followed by watching the Olympics. I made a really good pasta with a white wine cream sauce with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, shrimp, fresh basil, garlic, onion and fresh parmesan cheese, I got the recipe from the pioneer women website....I love that website! The dessert was a vanilla bean panna cotta. First of all I did not realize how expensive vanilla beans were, but it was worth it. This was an experiment for me, but it turned out good. You add gelatin so it has a consistency of jello or pudding. I topped it with berries and whipped cream..Delicious! Hope everyone has an amazing Valentines day filled with LOVE!!

Much needed snow

2010-01-26T18:43:00.001-08:00

While Eureka and Salinas were getting pounded with rain, we got snow! Jared and I love the snow, and well winter just isn't the same without it. I like to think that if its going to be so dang cold it might as well be snowing so there is something pretty to look at. Friday night it came down...and I had to drive home from work in what I would call blizzard conditions, maybe im exaggerating a little..but I was scared. The next morning we woke up to everything being white. This is one of the many reasons why Jared and I love living in Utah. We are continually amazed by the beautiful mountains, and Timp looks so awesome covered in snow. We still miss the beach though. But here are some pictures for the family in California to see. Love you all!

Bridal Fair

2010-01-24T10:51:00.000-08:00

Jared had a booth at the Bridal Fair at Thanksgiving point. It was a fun but a busy day. Jared did all the set up the day before, and yes that is all our living room furniture. We had alot of brides visit the booth and we handed out alot of fliers. We have already had a few call backs, and we hope we get even more. Jared is such an amazing photographer, and I love to see him in action. One of the brides that booked with him said that they came back to Jared Medley Photography because alot of the other photographers at the fair were so annoying...haha. Jared has become a very good business man and he is wonderful to work with.

Christmas Festivities

2010-01-18T21:52:00.000-08:00

Our first Christmas together was awesome, we got to see both sides of the family, and we had our belated wedding reception in Eureka. Eureka was perfect and raining, and I got to see Sequoia Park. Salinas was awesome, the weather was beautiful, and I finally got to show Jared my old stomping grounds.

Wedding Pictures.....Finally

2010-01-18T21:28:00.000-08:00

Yes its been 4 months since Jared and I were married, and finally putting pictures up. The pictures were taken by Sarah. We love being married and we are getting to the point were we dont quite feel like newlyweds anymore.

Fall Break

2009-10-18T20:18:00.000-07:00

Jared and I had fall break, which gave us an extended weekend. We slept in, played tennis, went to savers where Jared found a sweet three piece suit. We will be shopping there for Halloween costumes soon. We made pumpkin cookies, which were delicious, took a hike, made fajitas, watched Bolt with Gideon and Katie...I think that sums up the excitement for our Fall break. Jared and I are both so busy with school that this break was much needed. We are both looking forward to the end of the semester, we are just about at the mid term mark. I just cant wait to be done with anatomy...everyone has heard my horror stories about the class already. Jared and I have officially been married for one month and we are so happy. We love married life and look forward to the holidays when we can see the family again. Sorry we haven't posted any pictures yet, we will soon, promise.

The Medley's: The Beginning

2009-09-27T18:50:00.000-07:00

Jared and I are now married! The adventure began as we left for California. We arrived in Sacramento on Thursday, we got our marriage license while Hannah and Naomi picked Sarah up at the airport. We took amazing pictures that night in Old Town Sacramento and at the Sacramento Temple. The rest of the family arrive that night. On Friday Jared and I were sealed in the Sacramento Temple! We were so happy to have everyone one from Jared's family there, even Sarah and Rachel who flew out from the east coast. After the temple we all travels down to Salinas where we had dinner at my house. Our families met and it was wonderful! On Saturday we had our ring ceremony and reception at Mount Madonna County Park in Watsonville. The locations was beautiful, the weather was perfect, all of our friends and family were there, the food was delicious, and the decorations were perfect. Everything about our wedding weekend went perfect, everyone traveled safely, everyone had fun, and Jared and I couldn't have asked for anything more. We had a great time and are grateful for all who came. We are back in Utah now and getting back into the swing of things. Jared and I are back to school and loving married life. We laugh alot and love just being at home and doing nothing.

In Progress

2009-08-21T10:22:00.000-07:00

Even though I sleep across the street, Lynn and I are having fun during the day getting our apartment ready to co-habitate. We had some of the family stop by last night and it's nice to see our place with more than just 1-2 people in it. Kayla is constantly asking Hannah if "Lynn and Jair a get married?" We are very excited to be married and to have Lynn be part of the family.