Hello my name is Emily and i am a Christmas-aholic.

I have a Christmas fetish... ever since i was a little girl i have been so excited to put up the Christmas decorations, crank up the tunes, sit by the fire with my hot cocoa and watch good 'ol saint nick star in my favorite Christmas shows. Its not so much about the shopping and gifts, but rather the joy and fun memories of the time of year i just love... i got out all my Christmas decorations the other day, put them all up, sat on the couch and then decided that it was too early to get them out! Yes seriously. The point of this little story? Well i realized that even though i love Christmas, i can't forget one of the other most important holiday's of the year! Which is why i am writing some of the things i am thankful for in the spirit of Thanksgiving...

A tight knit family

Friends to laugh with

Sweet puppy who wakes me up with kisses

A kind and loving husband - and best friend

The occasional happy customer at work

2nd chances

Lazy Days

The beauty of the first snowfall

A living prophet

Hot chocolate on cold mornings

My education

Amazing parents and brother

Long walks with my boys

Gilmore girls

My bed and a roof over my head

I am excited for turkey day and spending time with the ones i love. I may have a Christmas problem... but the first step is admitting it right?

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to the best Mom and Brother anyone could ask for!!! I can't believe another birthday has come so fast. To celebrate i want to spotlight each one of them.

Mom

My mom is amazing. She is a strong woman rooted in the gospel and her family. Cancer survivor, roller coaster rider, traveler, snorkeler, BEST cook ever, my hero, my example, and most importantly - my friend. Here is to another great year Mom! I love you!!

My Bro

Sam is turning 18!!! I can't believe how old he is! I still remember that little chubby cheeked two year old dancing to Michael Jackson with his lion and saying "I wanna go to dis-ney-land". It makes me sad to see him grow up because he is my little brother. Sam is an amazing baseball pitcher, cookie maker, game player, joke teller, ski bum, travel buddy, friend, and priesthood holder. I am so proud of him and every choice he has made in life. You are a handsome guy Sam, i love you so much! 

Happy Birthday to the most amazing people born on September 15!!!!

My New Philosophy

This says it all. I am so ready to graduate. It is going to be such an exciting time! I have looked forward to this LAST semester since i started counting down the years in 7th grade (Mom i'm sure you can back me up on that). To think all the long nights of classes, doing homework every spare second of free time i get at work, eating cereal because i don't have time to cook, stressing over not enough time or being too tired to study, and not having a social life will soon come to an end. I am looking forward to the yoga sessions, long walks, vacations, family time with my boys, and not having a "to-do" list. Here's to all those in school- keep calm and just graduate!

New

We went to Dugway Geode Beds and camped for a night. We had so much fun!

 Rufus LOVED helping his dad dig for geodes. Below is rufus having a grand 'ol time 

 This last weekend i painted my chair! I needed a good craft project.

 And guess who stuck his paw in the paint... he totally knows he is in trouble. Look at his face haha

 Corbs been fixing this baby up to sell. Looks good huh?

We have been having a great summer. I love my little family. I am thankful for our life and the opportunity we have to grow closer each day. 

summer fun!

Look what fun we have been up to!

We are now a family of 3!

Meet Rufus! He is adorable, we love him so much!!

My Mom

In light of mothers day i thought i'd write a little something about how grateful i am for my mom. She is my best girl friend! I absolutely love being with her. She has the power to make a horrible day go away, to make me smile and encourage me in my goals.  She has so much strength and determination and is an example to me every day. She taught me how to be strong in the gospel, say my prayers, learn from my mistakes, and to love. I am who i am today because of the love and support from my parents. I truly have been born of goodly parents and i love them so much! Happy mothers day mom, you are my hero!

The Happenings

So what have we been up to????

 Falling even more in love

Bees game

Nose bleed in the nose bleeds at the Jazz game!! haha

 Corbin went skydiving in Moab!!! 

One year Older and Wiser too...

I know what you are thinking - birthday? But nope, it is our one year anniversary!! And boy do we feel older and wiser... we have been through a lot this past year. How many couples do you know that can say they:

-moved across the country... and then moved back

-lived in 3 places

- learned about court cases

- balanced jobs (yes plural. Corb currently has two) and school

- And had fun along the way

all in one year?!?

WE CAN :)

To celebrate our one year, my wonderful hubby took

us to Midway where we stayed here!!! The Zermatt hotel! It was sooo nice

This is the view from our room. We danced in this gazebo when we were dating :)

Then for dinner, We went to Snake Creek Grill. Yum!

It was in this cute little Heber town

We exchanged gifts later that night. He gave me emerald earrings!!! Look how beautiful!!

I gave him Real Salt Lake tickets

The next day we went here (The Crater!! ) I am so glad we did!

This is the entrance tunnel

Inside the crater after we went swimming in it. It is 65 ft deep!!

Outside of the crater

I have the most amazing husband! We had so much fun :) I'm excited for another year, I love him so much! Happy St. Patrick's day everyone!

Summer on the Brain

I can't wait for summer, i seriously can't wait!!! I feel like a little kid again :) I am excited for the sun, long days, playing in the pool, laying on a blanket and doing HW (lame i know... but a must), parties with my dads jazz music, flowers, yummy fruit, sitting on my families porch, and just having that summer feeling. Summer please come quickly!!!

Exhausted

You know that feeling when your brain just can't think anymore? After a long day of waking up early, focusing on homework, working, praying for my hubby to do well on his test, making dinner, doing more homework, and wanting so badly to make time to watch that show but i know i have to wake up at 6:00 am for class... that is how i feel. Is it worth it to squeeze in some down time and turn on the tube? I miss those carefree days of coming home from elementary school with my craft project i worked on all day. My mom always had a snack waiting for me :) I would watch Rugrats while chatting with her about how fun my day had been. I miss that. Not that i don't love my hubby and our life together, but on days like this i really miss my mom and that care-free elementary life.

Thanks for everything you did and continue to do for me mom! I now know a tiny bit how you must feel.

Aren't you jealous superwoman is my mom??

Sick

Being sick is no fun.... but watching gilmore girls is! Today has consisted of:

-Sleeping in till 11:30
-complaining of a sore throat
- staring at my hw
- doing my hw and getting 96% yay!
- lounging in pjs till the afternoon
- chinese sticky rice
- watching gilmore girls :)

I love lazy days don't you? (minus being sick)