Thanksgiving two-timers

I don't know what I was thinking but a week before Thanksgiving, I decided it would be a great idea to get my Wisdom Teeth extracted... stupid idea. 

Brian told me I said a lot of funny things coming off the anesthesia. 

I guess I have a lot of angst and hatred towards the Groundhog's Day groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil.. Brian said I was like, 

"I hate that guy. He just likes to mess with people and make them think that Winter's going to be over... but you know what?!? It never is! We should just kill him!" 

Just look at that scheming, manipulative and ugly face!!! 

It was kind of frustrating to eat Thanksgiving dinner, but I got to eat everything I wanted to at a slower pace. Luckily, a lot of my favorite Thanksgiving foods are soft anyways. Oh! And they let me keep my teeth. Pretty Cool. 

This Thanksgiving was pretty crazy for us. We have a lot of family here and we want to be sure that we spend time with all of them on the holidays. Families are what is really important after all! We started off our day by going to my brother and sister-in-laws house for a brunch. Afterwards, we came home and made some food preparations and headed over to my cousin's home in Herriman, Utah. They had their Thanksgiving feast at around 2 o'clock. We stayed there for about three hours and than made the drive back to Orem so we could have dinner with Brian's family at 7 o'clock. Needless to say we ate a lot that day. Afterwards, Brian and I came home. Brian had to do some homework and I went right to bed...

Oh, How I used to love Black Friday back in the day when I didn't have to work Black Friday! 

I miss those times. 

This blog is really short, but I just wanted to end by saying a few things that I am grateful for:

1. my loving family.

2. my sweet friends.

3. my opportunity to gain an education.

4. my job.

5. my home. 

6. a loving God that watches over and protects me, my family and friends.

7. my husband. 

who made one of the biggest sacrifices a man could make. he gave into my pleads and ended Mo'vember early. I seriously just couldn't take the beard, or should I say, "little rodent" growing on his face any longer..

Possibly because it reminded me of the groundhog I subconsciencely hate so much???

BEFORE

Imagine having to wake up to the above every morning. 

Have you imagined it?

...

Frightening, wasn't it?

:o

AFTER

There's the man I know and love. He was just being buried alive in ugly beard before. 

He has been shaved saved!! 

8)

I hope this holiday season finds you well. Brian and I have kicked the season off early by decorating our home for Christmas... a week ago. :) Also, Last night we made gingerbread men, drank hot chocolate and watched Home Alone. 

We are so ready. 

"It's a-me, Mario" & Other October Happenings

The month of October was pure chaos.

Lovely.

But.. Yeah Chaotic.

I worked way more than usual. My dad, brother and one of my best friend's from high school came to visit. Midterms and basically just school in general. Parties (in all forms and varieties). Halloween. Anniversary. Oh! And just for good measure, let's throw two weddings in there!

Needless to say, I am exhausted. Instead of finding any solace in the month of November, I just have to repeat it as the holidays are coming up and that is the BUSIEST time of the year for my work. Oh boy! I will not get any rest until the 1st of January.

Oh well.

Here are some pictures, enjoy!

 

On October 14th, Brian took me to work. He was a little late picking me up from work so I was a little ticked. However, when I got in the car, I realized why he was late. On the passenger's seat were balloons in our wedding color, a chocolate bar, flowers and a note. The note said, "Coupon for a night out at the Cheesecake Factory. Only Valid Tonight! Happy 6 month Anniversary!" He is so sweet to me. Oh, and yes the Cheesecake Factory was delicious.

 

 

The Sunday my dad drove into town, we knew he would be coming a little bit later in the evening so we decided to go up to Sundance and take some pictures. We are so glad we did the colors of the leaves were absolutely beautiful!

 

Brian is a little bit more beautiful than the leaves. Obviously.

 

Just as we predicted my dad called us as we were driving to my aunt's house from Sundance to ask us where we were. I was so happy to see him! I gave him a big hug and we hung out for pretty much two days straight. I am so grateful that I have an awesome dad that would drive across the country to bring me a car. I am also grateful that I was allowed a surprise visit from my dad. I really was sad that I might not see him for a while.

 

 

Me and my dad doing what we do best: Being goof balls.

 

I think we all kind of rub off on each other in the goof ball sense...

 

I was so excited that I was able to go to one of my very best friend's bachelorette parties. Her family is so nice and welcoming and we had a great time teasing our little Megan and eating sushi at Happy Sumo.

 

 

One of the most anticipated times of the year for me is October and December.

 

October: Count Chocola Cereal

December: Cap'n Crunch Christmas Cereal

 

Brian and I (mostly Brian) made halloween cookies for the kids in our class. They loved them.

Halloween cookies include: little kids kicking pumpkins, ghost, zombie, vampire, alien and a really weird red haired boy that I named, Anthony.

We had a lot of fun participating in all of the Halloween festivities. We watched a lot of scary movies (new, old, and really old.) We went on a spooky ski lift ride at Sundance at night. It actually was scary for me, not because people jumped out at you, but because I am deathly afraid of heights so I held onto that bar for dear life the entire ride, haha! Since Sarah (Brian's sister) and her family are away, we are really grateful that we teach 4-5 year olds at church. Seriously. The holidays are just way more fun when little kids are there to find the magic in it.

 

Like our pumpkin? I found it on Pinterest. It's an original idea...

 

 

All month I have been telling Brian that for our Halloween dinner I was going to make "Mummy Dawwwgs." He liked them a lot. Probably because instead of hot dogs, we used Brats.

 

Cause we are classy like that.

 

Even classier than most classy people because we get our dessert from a plastic bag.

 

top that.

 

:o

 

 

After dinner we went to a dance. We had gone to a dance the previous weekend with my in-laws Emily and Chase. But we wanted to do something on actual Halloween night. The dance was fun. Everybody loved our costumes.

 

They are my favorite costumes by far.

 

Look at that sweet 'stache

 

This October, chaotic as it was, was very fun.

 

 

But, I think I speak for everyone when I say that I am way beyond ready for Thanksgiving and Turkey.

 

Hahahahaha!

 

Happy November Everyone!!!!!