The GREATEST Surprise!

This picture is telling the truth... we are actually PREGNANT! Besides the fact that this picture looks like a teen pregnancy with our awesome braces on, we are so excited!! This past month has been so surreal, my testimony of Heavenly Fathers plan for each of us has grown so much. I know that he is in charge and knows us better than we know ourselves. I didn't feel ready when we found out and at times I still don't, but I know that the Lord will qualify me if I just do my part. I already know that Danny is going to be the greatest dad, he is SO excited and already can't wait for the little one to come out. Well I will for sure keep everyone updated on ultrasound pics and my expanding belly!

Power of Paint

Our entertainment center has always bothered me. We got it on craigslist for an awesome deal... hence the color of the wood. (The picture doesn't make it look as bad as it really is) Anyways, I just felt like when you walked into our place, BAM!! Attack of the TV stand! So after much persuasion to my dear husband, who thinks he is a better decorator than me, bless his heart. I bought some paint and went to work! It's amazing what paint can do.

Braces Faces!!

We always wanted to know if we would've been attracted to each other in Jr. High... so we both got braces!! Well, not really. The true story is that I work at an orthodontic office and my boss wanted to fix my bite, so I got braces. Just two weeks later we found out that Danny's bite was off too so... TADA!!! It's going to be a LONG 9-12 months for both of us!

The Most Competitive Family

This is my family's idea of a "Fun Night" and it actually does start out fun. We play around the world so everyone can join in, once you get three strikes you sit out. After the third game its just not enough to be a winner... you now have to be acknowledged if you are a loser. I don't know about you but I see "pride" written all over my poor brothers back!
I can't believe this is considered a game.

Cheesecake, Anyone?

I had one of those nights where I thought I could do anything so I made an unrealistic bet with my brother... I am now on a diet.

What was I thinking?!

I don't do healthy!! That is why I work out. I work out so I can enjoy double stuffed oreos, swedish fish, and mint chocolate chip ice cream with caramel and sprinkles! I don't work out to get in shape! I work out to have an excuse to grab those peanut butter M&M's staring at me in the grocery check out line! I do it for the freedom of food! It's the 4th of July Weekend! This is just all wrong!
I am literally food depressed.

Anybody have some good ideas to make a salad delicious?

I Have Lost It

So it seemed to be a pretty normal day at work today. Really I think the only thing that seemed off was when I walked around... especially on the tile, the sound of the clink and clank it just sounded off. Well around 3:30 I was sitting at my desk (working very hard) I looked at the floor and noticed a bow on my right shoe, the bow of a shoe that I have that I did NOT put on today. Do you understand what I am saying?!




I had two different shoes on all day! I didn't find out until the day was almost over. I seriously haven't laughed that hard in such a long time, I guess being a ditz pays off!... sometimes

Anniversary Trip

We drove down to Cali for our anniversary... we love road trips!   

Seaworld was our first adventure, we went to all the cute shows but our favorite part was this mirror at the kids play land that makes you look fat. We were seriously there for 15 minutes just laughing at ourselves.  The picture doesn't give it justice, we literally looked obese!

California Adventure was our next theme park, this day was our favorite!  The Toy Story 3D ride rocks! We could not get enough of it though I am still bitter that I lost every game and now I owe Danny enough back rubs to last him a lifetime! 

We went to Disneyland our third day, the longest we waited for a ride was 15 minutes!  We went on Space Mountain 6 times, the weather was perfect and we met Mickey, what more could we ask for?!

We went to the beach and never took a picture!  We forgot because we were in the water boogie boarding the whole time!  I have sand burns on my legs because I got going so fast!

We had to go to Universal Studios and do the Hollywood thing, The Simpsons ride was awesome!  Hollywood was cool, it reminded me of Vegas... so many crazy people!

We went to the San Diego Temple, it is beautiful inside and out!  All the theme parks and the beach were so fun, but it was so nice to take a break and have a nice day at the temple.  

This trip couldn't have been better! 

We made it! We have been married for a year!  Thats right, we are professionals now so if anyone needs advice...  But seriously this last year has been the greatest year of my life.  I have never had so much fun learning and growing and the best part about it is I have spent it with my best friend!  Danny you are my sweethead, there is no doubt about it!  Thank you for making me laugh everyday, and always giving me something to look forward to.  You are always pushing yourself and setting goals.  Watching you makes me want to be a better person!  I am so lucky to have you, I win!

Time is a thief

One of the best things about Jared coming home, besides the obvious of him being home, is that all of the siblings were under the same roof at the same time!  This rarely happens, and I can't decide if it's because there are so many of us or if  life is too busy!... probably both.  I just can't believe how fast time is ticking!  I guess it is true what they say, "Time is the Ultimate Thief, it just takes and takes and never gives back."  It's a good thing we've got forever! 

I love you guys!

Jared is HOME!!

It's been months, and so much has happened!  The most recent is that Jared is HOME!  It was a surprise to all of us, especially him that he came home last Monday the 16th of March.  He injured his shoulder last November and has been in excruciating pain ever since.  Sleeping pills, pain medications, steroids, nothing worked.  He basically served the remaining 6 months of his mission with awful pain and no sleep!  I don't know anyone else that could handle this situation as well as he has, what an amazing example of serving a honorable, full-time mission. We all know that he is home for a reason, I have already learned so much from him just in these past two weeks.   Love you Jared! 

Here is a clip of the Airport Scene, Danny is the one holding the video camera... I think you will understand why I said that.  Also we got a "Family Picture" taken, but the guy that took our picture didn't exactly know what he was doing so take a look at this "Vidpic"

It's vibrato

My parents took us to Olive Garden the other night.  We really had a super fun time!  

Did I mention we had a really fun time?  Long story short, some waiters came to sing to us and Danny asked them to sing in "labrato" but the way to pronounce it is "vibrato"  

So we got in this discussion about how the word is pronounced.  We had our waiter go around and ask if anyone knew who was right.  She came back and said it was "vibrato" and told Danny that he was probably mixing vibrato up with la beeto

I think the picture explains the rest of the night

Can't Sleep!!

I know I know, it's 3:00 am and I can't sleep!  So I have been looking through my pictures and found this one from our Arizona trip, doesn't that just melt your heart?  Nothing better than the man you love holding a baby.  I can't help but think what an amazing dad he is going to be... Actually now that I am thinking about it, I can't wait when they are old enough that he can get all of his teasing out on them!  Thats even better than holding a baby!

The Dentist

I hate the dentist.  Wait let me rephrase that, I love what dentists do but I hate how it has to be done.  I just have never been comfortable sitting in that chair with the bright light shining in my mouth and up my nose, feeling paranoid that there might be something they can see up there!  I always wear black.  I learned in High School, when I used to sweat from being nervous, that black is the best color to wear to hide your sweat.  It is disgusting, but true.  I bet Jennifer Anniston got the 411 on that.  Anyways, the gum check is the worst part of the appointment, I always wonder how annoyed the assistant must get with me ever time my body flinches and I make a face that says, "That hurt."  I guess the point I am trying to get across is that I do not enjoy going to the dentist at all, but I truly do appreciate all that they do for my mouth.  

Birthday Confession

I am officially a year older now!! Hooray! The BIG 23. I was thinking that 23 is a good number to be, that is until I saw the picture of me blowing out my candles... Look at my cheeks! How do they expand like that?!  I am seriously scared to see what next year will bring.  I gave that my all, blew out every candle! I remember how I used pose for the "Blowing out the candles picture" and barely blew enough air out to get one candle, just so I wouldn't look like a monkey.  Guess I forgot that this year!  Am I the only one who did that?