Goodbye to this book!! The semester I hated is finally over.. I thought the semester was going to be easier since it was mom and baby BUT, i hated it!! This is just the area i am not meant to work in.. I don't have kids, i have never been pregnant and i really do not have much experience in the laboring woman field. I am happy to say i passed the class, which means, i am able to sit for my LPN boards. I will be done with school in six months. Jared has been a trooper and so supportive. I want to send a shou tout of love to all those that let me complain about how much i hate school. I have never been so exhausted in my entire life and i know i could not have got this far in life and school without the amazing friends and family i have!! I am very excited to say goodbye to mother/baby.. I did enjoy pediatrics, but i like the ER, the variety of everyone and the quick turnover..

i have lots to learn and i am excited for a MONTH break!! my brain needs some time do dumb down.. Never thought i would be so excited to not think at all!! YEAH!!!  Being a second year in nursing school feels super.. its going to be rough, but

BRING ON THE CRITICAL CARE!!!

Who is my Christmas centered around?

Jared and i recieved this nativity set from my mom this week. The set was made by my grandmother and is older than i am..

 As i was setting this scene up, I could not help but notice i was making everything in the scene look, turn, and gaze upon Christ. I was over come with love for my Savior and all the He has done for me. I quickly grabbed my phone and took the ariel view.. It touched my heart and made me put a couple of things in life into perspective. What is my Christmas centered around this year? i have been so caught up in finals, getting our tree up, getting gifts that i seem to have missed the most important part of Christmas. I ask to be forgiven for my short comings, my snappyness at the store with the crowds, the rush to get everything just perfect, and the constant need i have had to think of myself. May i center my life towards Christ more this Christmas season and more in my life all year long.May i be more patient in life, speak kinder words and offer a smile to all those i greet.

It fits so perfect that this Nativity set was made by my grandmother. I did not know her long, but her example in life has made me want to be more Christ like. She was an amazing woman and i know she is doing great work on the other side. Maybe the veil was thinned a little this morning as i set this up. I felt the love of my grandmother and was reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. 
 May we be able to turn our lives towards Christ and remember the true meaning of Christmas. Remember He loves us, He will and has done anything for us. Christ lives, Christ will hold us up when we feel down and will NEVER stop loving us.

MERRY CHRISTMAS,
enjoy the season, if your heart is hurting or you can't seem to feel the Christmas cheer, Remember Christ and turn your thoughts to Him.

The greatest gift...

Once again a picture from my cell since the charger to my camera is MIA.. However, Jared and i spent the day Christmas shopping and enjoying each others company. We had a decision last week to either go to a movie and take my lil bro, my niece and nephew or to get a tree.. After not much thought we knew the decision was to go to the movie and spend sometime with our wonderful family. The movie was a blast and we were so glad we made the decision. We took them to see A Christmas Carol, which i think terrified them more than anything.. That movie was a little scary in 3D, but i loved every minute of Malia snuggled up on my lap telling me she was ok and she was brave, all the time covering her eyes or taking the 3D glasses off.. We all had fun and jumped quite a few times in the movie. Jared and I decided we would get a tree the next time we got paid or we would just wait till next year. Friday we were checking the mail and there was a card addressed in handwriting that was all to familiar. My mom and dad sent us a gift card to walmart so we could go get a tree.. We were to say the least THRILLED!! Yesterday we had sometime to go get the tree before going out with some friends for the night. We did not put it up till tonight and i am so proud of our little tree. It means so much to us and we feel a lot more grateful for it as it was a gift to us. We are so excited for our first Christmas married and I even have my husband listening to Christmas music early, watching Elf and The Forgotten Carols over and over.. It has been a blast and December is not even here yet!! Thanks mom and dad for our wonderful tree!! WE LOVE IT!!

"our first" THANKSGIVING!!

We had a great Thanksgiving in Idaho. We are so grateful to Jared's aunt Deb and uncle Kelly!! They hosted all of jareds aunts and uncles and their family's. I will share some pictures and give a little bit of each story...

Jared is so excited to get his dinner!! the kitchen was full of food everynight we were there..They made multiple Thanksgiving dinners!!

CUTE COUSINS!!

MORE FOOD FOR EVERYONE!!

Jared's plate.... (above)


My plate... i am glad he has his metabolism.. i don't know where all his food goes!!

These were the best rolls!! They are a recipe from Jared's uncles mother.. i wish to bake with her in heaven!!

You can't have Thanksgiving without some Stuffing!! and this was so yummy!!

I never thought Idaho was pretty, but this place Star, Idaho was beautiful.. Hills gorgeous houses.. The lake behind the house was so pretty and jared and i enjoyed our walks out there..

The kids were so fun!! i loved jareds cousin Rilee.. she was so much fun!! here she is teaching the little kids how to sword wrestle with their fingers.. it was so funny to watch! Jared's grandma had a heart attack the night of thanksgiving.. She is ok, and resting well at home in Oregan..All the kids and older children went to see Grandma.. I love his grandma and grandpa.. they are true example of Love..

This is aunt marianne and uncle Andy.. Aunt Deb and uncle Kelly!!




jareds parents!!
And here is Jared and I..



It was such a great weekend.. We had so much fun.. I became close to some amazing people.. Jareds cousin jamie has an adorable little boy Kale and i am sad i did not get more pics.. I am so grateful for the vacation. It was a great memory and i am sorry that i did not get more pics.. Deb and Kelly, thanks for taking us in..Thank you for sharing your love with me and welcoming me officially to the family!! Jared and i wish everyone had a great Thanksgiving and enjoy the holidays to come!!

PS. To my mom and dad and my family.. i missed you all.. i hope you know that.. first thanksgiving without my family.. you were in my thoughts and prayers.. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!

This post is a special one..

While we were gone to Idaho we learned that jared's cousin Jamie and her husband Colby have a LOVE for the Carpenters Christmas album.. Ok, Colby loves it and Jamie loves to tease him. However, i was a child who was raised on the Carpenter Christmas music as well and i love it.. So when Jared and i got home and started to convert our blog to Christmas, we could not help but throw a song on our music for them!! ENJOY IT JAMIE AND COLBY!!! this is for you!!

P.S. we were going to add Little Altar Boy, but it was SOOO long.. so we went with the next best!!

more to come...

We had an awesome Thanksgiving!! Jared and i went to Idaho and spent time with his wonderful extended family. . His extended family is so fun and i felt so welcome.. i have lots of pics, but i am still in Idaho.. so the post will be done when i get home.. We have a lot going on these next couple of months are super excited to share Christmas with family and friends.. Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving and were safe!! till i get back, just know we are safe and having fun with some great, and giving people and family..

HAPPY THANKSGIVING everyone!! love you all lots!

6 months to eternity

6 months ago i married and was sealed to my best friend!! This guy is amazing!! I never thought my life would be so much fun!! Jared keeps life always interesting!! he is the most amazing man and i love him with all my heart!! He is a worthy priesthood holder and keeps me going when i want to give up. He is my everything!! My nieces and nephews love him and my father likes him more than me now.. We spent the day on Saturday shopping and putting up our first Christmas tree.. We just wanted to spend the day together!! I love you Jared!! it has been a great six months and i am so excited for eternity!!
THIS IS MY FAVORITE PIC!! had to post it again!!