Holiday Happenings

One of my FAV holiday events is looking at christmas lights in Naples. I love walking around with friends and admiring the decorations. I especially love that my parent's house is down there so all my friends can hong out there when we're done walking! Last Sunday we got some friends together and had a blast! When we got back to the house, we talked and then played a fun game of "what if" and laughed and laughed... I love my friends!

Then, tonight, we had a lovely dinner with my Dad. We went to o family's secret awesome chinese food restaurant. Whenever we go, we are the only caucasians there (that's how you know its good!) It was amazing and it always fun to hangout with my dad!

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4 things I love about my husband
1. The way his face scrunches up when he laughs.
2. His hugs
3. The glazed-over look he gets when watching ESPN
4. His brutal, yet appreciated honesty.
4 jobs I have had;
1. Babysitter
2. Receptionist
3. Recreation Leader
4. Filing Clerk
Movies I've watched more than once;
1. A league of their own (absolute fav!)
2. Juno
3. Grease ( my big sis Liz used to watch it non-stop. I know all the words)
4. Bye-Bye Birdie (Also Liz's doing)
TV shows I watch
1. The Office
2. House
3. TOP CHEF (Love Love!
4. OC Housewives ( I know, I'm addicted)
Places I have visited;
1. Mexico
2. NYC
3. SCTRANTON, PA (setting of The Office)
4. Yellowstone Nat'l Park
4 places I have lived;
1. California
2. Idaho
3. ???
4. ???
4 foods that I like;
1. Anything with pasta
2. Korean BBQ
3. chocolate!!!
4. Fresh Veggies and homemade ranch
4 places I would like to visit;
1. Italy
2. Greece
3. Ireland
4. Hawaii

Hip Hip Hooray!

Yes, I know it's been a few weeks, but I was staying with my mom while Bryce was gone and her Internet was down. So, This last weekend I was able to travel with the in-laws back up to Idaho to see Bryce graduate. It was a really fun trip and the graduation ceremony was awesome. I was pretty jealous that Pres. Uchtdorf spoke at Bryce's graduation, but I was just glad I got to hear his amazing talk. One of the cool things that they do at BYUI Graduation, is that the graduates file into the auditorium in two lines and right before they get to the building, they walk through a tunnel of professors applauding for them. It's really an awesome feeling. At the end of that tunnel, the president of the university and the commencement speaker stand at the entrance to the auditorium and you can shake the hand of which ever one is on your side. I got to shake Julie B. Beck's hand (general relief society pres.) and Bryce was SUPPOSED to shake Pres, Uchtdorf's Hand but he got star struck and froze! I laughed so hard when he told me this. We were also excited because out of the 11oo graduates, there were only 2 Economics Majors,and Bryce was one of them! It was pretty funny. Anyways I know you all just want to see the pictures, so here you go....

I can't believe our time in Rexburg is actually over. It was a quick 2 years and we will always

have fond memories of our days at BYUI.

And, for those of you who haven't heard, I cut my finger opening a can of tomatoes ( I thought those pop tops were supposed to be safer....? ) Apparently it was pretty deep because I had to get stitches. Just 3. But it was my first experience with stitches and it has NOT been pleasant. My finger has been really numb and itchy which indicates nerve damage... great huh? For all this fuss, I sure wish I had a more exciting story to tell! Sorry if you're squeamish, but trust me, the before pic is much worse.

Last but certainly not least, yesterday I was called to serve in the YW in the Los Al ward. I get to be an Assistant Beehive Advisor. I'm an assistant because there are 20 beehives in the ward. Crazy! I am actually really excited about this calling because I have such great memories of my own YW experience. The leaders I had were (and are) amazing examples to me. Each one of them blessed my life in countless ways and I only hope to return the favor to my girls. Plus I might get to go to Girls Camp!!!