tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36628301702303874352024-03-13T22:00:27.362-07:00The DixonsThe Dixons Established 08/03/2012 - "Marriage is a gift from God to us...the quality of our marriage is a gift from us to Him" Elder L. Whitney ClaytonAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-53098278198688226682014-05-16T18:51:00.002-07:002014-06-08T10:23:35.728-07:00My Testimony of Trials <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">However, the reason I am writing this journal entry is because the other day as I was reading an Ensign article called "Beyond the Bubblegum Machine" in the April issue, I felt prompted to share an experience Shay and I had about five months ago. Instead of rewriting the experience, I have decided to just share the exact journal entry. Please know I am not posting this for attention or sympathy. I am simply posting this in hopes that my testimony and the experience I had will be able to help strengthen or uplift someone who is struggling. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I
am writing this journal entry because I know I have to, not because I want to.
I believe that I must write this journal entry in order to fully move on from
what has happened these past couple of weeks. As was mentioned in the last
journal entry, Shay and I found out we were expecting on November 18<sup>th</sup>,
2013. We had planned on telling our families on December 24<sup>th</sup>. We
were very excited and could not wait to share the exciting news. I finished
school the first week of December and had my first prenatal appointment on
December 9<sup>th</sup> at 4pm. I was very anxious the day of the appointment
and had several emotions. I was excited, nervous, scared, anxious, happy, etc.
When the time for the appointment came, Shay left work early and came home so
we could go to the hospital together. We met with our doctor, she asked me
questions about family history and then performed a vaginal ultrasound. She
said we should be able to see little webbed hands and feet and that it might
even be swimming around. However, when she brought the picture up on the
screen, all that was visible was a yolk sack. She removed the ultrasound and
took a deep breath. She then informed us that our pregnancy was not going to be
neither easy nor normal. My heart literally dropped to my stomach and I felt
sick. It was not the news I was expecting neither was it the news I wanted to
hear. I had been so worried about being able to get pregnant, especially with
everything my sisters had been through. As the appointment went on the doctor
concluded that the results could be one of two things. I was either having a
miscarriage or the embryo was just not as far along as we originally thought.
She advised us to have some blood work done, which would determine whether the
hormone HCG was still rising or not. If it wasn’t then I was having a
miscarriage, if it was rising then I just wasn’t as far along as we thought.
Before we left, we had the test performed and went home feeling depressed and
heart-broken. That week was probably one of the hardest I have ever been
through. I was trying to remain positive, but couldn’t help feel in my heart
that I was going to loose the baby. I had been so preoccupied with simply
becoming pregnant that I had never dreamed I would be at risk for a
miscarriage. I know they are very common and that 1 in 4 woman have one, but it
still had never crossed my mind. When I went back in three days later to have
the test repeated I was still hopeful that our little baby was strong and
healthy and that there was nothing to worry about. I also knew that no matter what happened all
would be well. I had received several blessings from Shay and had prayed for
peace not matter the outcome. When they finally received the results of the
test we were informed my levels were still rising. I was overcome with joy and
could not contain my excitement. However, I was still concerned because the day
after we had received the news of our possible miscarriage I began to have
light bleeding. Sometimes it was more than others and sometimes it was dark blood
and sometimes it was a bright red. Shay and I researched often to determine
what it could be. I called the nurse and told her my symptoms. I was lightly
bleeding, but I was not having any severe pain. Therefore, even though the news
we received was a huge relief I was still worried that I might be having a
miscarriage due to the bleeding. On the night of December 17<sup>th</sup>, by
fears were reaffirmed as I started having intense back pain and cramps. By the
morning of December 18<sup>th</sup> I lost the sweet baby in the emergency room
at McKay Dee Hospital. I cannot tell you the heartache and sadness I felt. I
have never been in so much pain, mentally, emotionally, physically and
spiritually. I desire nothing more than to be a mother, to hold an infant in my
arms and to know that my husband and I created it. Being able to have children
is the greatest gift God has given men. I do not know why Shay and I had to
experience this trial and I may never know, but I do know that it was
necessary. I have a greater appreciation for life and have more sympathy for
those who have experienced what I have. I understand loss more than I have ever
before in my life and have greater compassion for my sister Summerly who is
unable to have children. This experience, although difficult, has taught me so
much. I understand the atonement and its purpose more fully. I understand why
Jesus Christ suffered for our sins. I also thought it to be for those who
needed to repent, but I now realize that the atonement is not just for sinners
but also for all. It is because of the atonement that I can have peace in
knowing Heavenly Father has felt what I have felt. His sympathy and
understanding for the trials we face is deeper than any around us and greater
than we can ever comprehend. That is why I feel peace. I know that His arms
were wrapped around me constantly, even when I was filled with anger and
betrayal at what had happened and even when I felt it unfair and unjust that I
lost that baby. Although I was only about 8-9 weeks along, that baby had become
apart of me. I didn’t eat, move, drink, or sleep without constantly thinking
about the effects my actions would have on it. To suddenly have that taken away
was a huge blow and one that I felt was totally undeserved. However, instead of
being consumed with hate and anger, I was consumed with love and peace. It has
been promised that Shay and I will bring choice spirits into this world and it
has been promised that we will be able to raise them in the Gospel. Heavenly
Father knows all and knows our circumstances better than we do ourselves. Shay
and I had to go through this trial and although we will have a family, it is
not at this moment. I have a testimony of prayer and of Heavenly Father’s
timing. I know that He lives and that He loves us. If I did not have that
testimony then I would not have been able to make it through this trial. I know
that the Priesthood is real and so are the blessings that come from it. I am so
grateful for Shay and for his support. He never left my side as I cried about
the loss of our baby and he never once told me to stop grieving. I know it has
been hard for him too and yet he always put my needs first. I am so blessed and
know that I will continue to be blessed as I remain faithful and true to the
covenants I have made, to my husband, and with my Heavenly Father. "</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Having
trials of faith is uncomfortable and frustrating and stretches me
outside my comfort zone. But I know that trials of our faith are the
only way to receive the witness Moroni talks about: “I would show unto
the world that faith is things which are hoped for and not seen;
wherefore, dispute not because ye see not, for ye receive no witness
until after the trial of your faith” (<a href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/ether/12.6?lang=eng#5">Ether 12:6</a>).</span></span></div>
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blessings I hold most dear are the ones that didn’t come easily; they
are the ones I had to fight the hardest for—the ones that came after a
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I know this church is true and that our Heavenly Father loves each and everyone of us. He knows personally what we go through and is quick to provide comfort when needed if we but ask. I know that I will be able to have a family one day according to the Lord's timing. In the mean time, I know that it is my duty to prepare the best I can to be a mother of Heavenly Father's choice spirit children. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I am so grateful that I have a wonderful husband by my side and honestly don't know what I would do without him. He has been my strength through every trial I have faced. I am grateful he has and is worthy to exercise the priesthood. I know it is because of that sacred authority we are able to be closer to each other and our Heavenly Father. </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-30193919123030364952013-11-29T15:54:00.000-08:002013-11-29T15:55:17.442-08:00Gobble Gobble!This year my family came over to Shay and I's house for Thanksgiving. It was great! I cleaned the house and prepared everything on Wednesday, then got up early on Thursday and finished preparing everything else. We went and did a charity walk (5k) at Ogden Regional Hospital. This is a yearly tradition my family and I do each year. It is always way fun and this year it wasn't even that cold, which was really nice! After the run my mom came over and she helped me prepare the Turkey. I was really nervous since this way my first time EVER cooking a turkey. However, it turned out great and we pretty much demolished the turkey. Seriously though.....haha. Next year we will be heading to Shay's grandmas for Thanksgiving, but it was a wonderful blessing to be able to host it this year. I am so grateful for my family and for my amazing husband who supports me in everything and even helped me set up for Thanksgiving. Couldn't have done it without him! <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-34612842423373833452013-10-21T14:29:00.002-07:002013-10-21T14:29:54.581-07:00San Francisco - Warning - Extremely long! So I know this post is super late, but better late than never right? For Shay and I's one year anniversary we packed our bags and headed to San Francisco, California for a week. It was a much needed vacation for both of us. Shay was almost done with the summer semester and I had just taken the Praxis exam for my teaching license. Four hours of tearing my hair out haha. Although I didn't pass the Math part, I am going to retake it this December and will hopefully be able to put that behind me for a while.<br />
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Shay and I were both so excited to go to San Francisco. We had been planning it since last March and had a whole week planned out. The first day there we just took in our surroundings, checked out the hotel, and got to know our way around the city. Although we had gotten a rental car, it was a lot easier to walk to places nearby rather than drive, since the streets were SO small and cramped. <br />
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We were going to go walking around the first day, but because we were so tired from flying and the craziness of driving in California we decided to just walk around our hotel and explore. We went to some shops, ate at a not so yummy pizza place and then headed back to the hotel room to get some shut eye. We had a big day ahead of us and wanted to make sure we got plenty of rest. <br />
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For the fourth day we went to Alcatraz. When we had bought our tickets in advance, we had originally thought we had purchased them for Saturday, but realized like a week before our trip that we accidentally had purchased them for Sunday! We were bummed, but it was too late to switch or to get a refund, so we made do with what we had. We rode the Trolley down to the pier in the morning and walked over to the ferry that would take us over. However, on the way we stopped at Pier 39 where all the Sea Lions like to hang out. It was awesome! There were so many and they were talking like crazy. I loved it. I could have stayed there all day, but we had to get going so we didn't miss our ferry.<br />
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Going to Alcatraz was amazing! I would definitely recommend it to anyone going to San Fran. It is an amazing piece of history where so much has happened. The best part was the tour was self guided. You received a pair of headphones and it was a recording that guided you all around the island. The best part was walking from cell to cell and room to room hearing about all of the different stories. About the break ins, the riots, and the prisoners. It really put things into perspective at just how awful it was. My favorite part was the recreation yard where the prisoners played baseball and other games. The recording said that this was the prisoners sanctuary and that many would stay outside even on the coldest days because it was their one piece of freedom they had.<br />
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On the fifth day we went to Golden Gate Park, which is
massive and really cool! We started the day with going to the California
Academy of Sciences. We weren’t sure how great it would be, but after reading
reviews online thought it would be worth it. Plus we had heard they had a huge
indoor rain forest! When we got there, it was right when it opened so again the
tourist level was at a min, which was really nice because there was so much to
see! They had a huge aquatic area with fish galore! They had sharks, stingrays,
colorful fish, an albino alligator and creatures from the Amazon River!
Needless to say I was in heaven. I love animals and learning new things. We
also saw a movie in a dome shaped room talking about how the universe could be
infinite! It was a huge testimony builder because we have read in the
scriptures how Heavenly Father created multiple worlds…. worlds without end. To
actually hear it in a different type of setting reaffirmed to me that the
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<br />After the movie we went through the indoor rain forest. That was really neat. They had you step into a room where they shut the door behind you and then opened the one in front of you. It was to keep the room humid I'm guessing. They had butterflies everywhere too and they kept landing on people haha. It was three levels and each level represented a different part of the rain forest. It was really neat. When we were headed up to the second floor though they had a surprise waiting for me that I did not expect. As we were walking, Shay gave me this weird look and was like don't move. I was like what? As I said that I looked over my shoulder and like 10 feet away from me just hanging out, no confinement, no cages, no nothing, were these massive orb weaving spiders in their webs! I freaked and ran up the ramp to the next level haha I could not believe they were just letting these spiders hang out in the middle of the isle! Not cool....not cool. haha<br />
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people in this world…. or at least in San Fran haha. When we finally arrived at
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The next day we headed home. Although we were sad to go…. we
needed a vacation from our vacation haha. No going to San Francisco was amazing
and we both loved every minute of it and we feel very fortunate that we were able
to go. If there is anything I learned from that trip is how blessed I am to
have the Gospel in my life. I was thinking about that on the plane ride home.
Although San Fran is a very beautiful city there is lots of poverty. You would
be on one street and just a couple blocks over people were sleeping out in front
of stores in sleeping bags and just wandering. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every other block people were smoking or
yelling at others for no apparent reason. It was then I realized how much
direction the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has given me. It has
given me purpose and each day it helps me to understand why I am here and what I
should be doing. By listening to the Spirit I have been able to make decisions
that have positively affected by life. I have still had my hardships and know I will but what has changed me and my outlook on those hardships is the fact that I know that I am never alone. Even if I had not been blessed with the life I have, if I had the Gospel and the knowledge that my Heavenly Father is always with me, I know I would have been okay and that I would have made it. Knowing that a higher being than myself loves me in my entirety, mistakes and all, is comforting beyond anything on this Earth. It provides me with a happiness that cannot be satisfied by the vain things of this world and I know that with all my heart that happiness that is true and everlasting can only come from living and putting into action the principles and qualities our brother Jesus Christ exemplified. I love Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ with all my heart. They have both given me so much and as I live my life I can only hope and pray that I am living my life in a way that pleases them. I pray for those homeless in San Fran and for those that were lost, that they will find light in their life, just as I have. </div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-63089899371715745372013-06-14T10:43:00.002-07:002013-06-14T10:49:40.389-07:00Our office! Shay and I were finally able to find a desk for our office. I love it! It is so nice to have a separate space now to study both scriptures and for school. It has tons of natural light and is really cozy. I bought a chair for my reading nook and some decorations. I also hung up Shay's bachelors degree from Weber State and my award from the education department. I was selected for the Professor's Honor Roll, both of which we worked very hard for...so why not display them! Here are a few pictures. :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-16074263623834263972013-06-06T20:26:00.001-07:002013-06-06T20:26:17.251-07:00Change is hard, but necessary and worth it Holy Cow it's been a while since I've posted! So much has happened. Shay and I are doing fantastic. He is currently getting his masters and is MIA every Tuesday and Thursday night. I am in the middle of summer vacation, but might as well be going to school because I'm studying to take the PRAXIS. It is a test for teacher's to get their license! Crazy it has already come to that point. Lots of mixed emotions.....excited, scared, nervous, anxious, relieved! haha Shay and I both have two semesters left of school before we both graduate for good from school. Hallelujah there is a light at the end of the tunnel ;)<br />
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Other than school, life has been more than generous to us. At the beginning of April we received a calling in our ward as primary teachers for 6 and 7 year olds. In our class was a little Autistic boy. He literally changed our lives. Shay and I have never had a calling before were we have been so tested. I truly believe our Heavenly Father knows us individually and what we need. I know our primary president was guided by the Spirit to suggest us for that calling. Just a week before we received the calling we studied Autism in my Special Needs class. It helped me to not only reach out to the little boy, but it helped both Shay and I meet his needs and understand how to help him to the best of our abilities. I will definitely miss him and all the other little ones we taught. They are what made Sundays worth it. Nothing defines the Gospel like little children and learning to become like them.<br />
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However, the biggest change that has happened is that Shay and I moved! We got out of the dreaded apartment complex living and into a more suitable home, environment, and location. The last couple of weeks we were in our old apartment were some of the hardest. Shay and I were both on our last straw! When it came time to move last weekend I couldn't wait. We decided to rent the top part of a house up by Weber State. What we loved the most was the location and character of the house. It is older than the apartment we previously had, which was pretty much brand new, but with each day I am here, I can't help but develop a greater love for this little house. I love the views and the feel of the neighborhood. It reminds me of my childhood and living in inner city Ogden. In fact the other day I went for a run and was able to go right past my old elementary and my grandpas house. It brought back so many memories and has given me the extra comfort I have needed with this hard and difficult change. I wouldn't trade this experience and new leg of my journey with Shay for anything. We are truly blessed.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-47913943837570444852012-11-24T09:44:00.000-08:002012-11-24T10:03:22.732-08:00Our Very First Christmas Together!So I know there is still a week before it is December, but there is no reason why Christmas can't start right after Thanksgiving. It does everywhere else! haha so yesterday after I got off work at 615 I talked Shay into going to Walmart and getting Christmas Decorations. Even though he was absolutely exhausted and had no desire to go, he went.....to make me a happy girl. I love that man! haha He knows what's good for him ;) haha Just Kidding. He does it out of love. So after going on a trek to Walmart we returned with a tree, ornaments, and lights! I was sooooo excited! Then about an hour after we arrived home our first Christmas tree was up and lookin BEA-utiful! Here are some pictures. Enjoy and bask in the glory of our tree! haha<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-76258964613521703132012-11-15T16:37:00.002-08:002012-11-15T16:40:05.114-08:00Merry Christmas Ya Filthy Animal!So I know it is a little early for a Christmas post, but I am so excited!!!!! I LOVE Christmas....LOVE! haha But I have refrained from listening to Christmas music for now, even though every time I get in my car I am so tempted to turn it to FM 100.3....so tempted! The way I look at it is if I wait till after Thanksgiving....then I am somewhat sane and then it makes it okay to listen to it...right? haha but what I am most excited about is sharing it with just Shay. Like waking up on Christmas morning and just having it be the two of us. Watching Christmas movies like Elf, "You sit on a throne of lies!", Christmas Story "You'll shoot your eye out kid", Christmas Vacation "Is your house on fire Clark? No, Aunt Bethany, those are Christmas lights.", to Home Alone "Merry Christmas ya filthy animal." haha all of these make me laugh SOOOO much! I also love watching the cute little old cartoons on ABC Family. I think I look forward to those the most....Plus it always means school is out till the new year! Late nights, hot cocoa, and the beautiful snow. Dear Christmas hurry up...because I am ready for you :) Sincerely, Sarah Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-29588456692781032012012-11-01T19:38:00.000-07:002012-11-01T19:38:20.503-07:00Park City!For Fall Break this year Shay and I decided to plan a little trip to Park City! So about a month before Fall Break we booked a room at Stein Erickson Lodge for two nights. The first day of our trip we headed to SLC. However, we first stopped at the Bountiful temple and did a session and it was amazing! A perfect way to start off the trip. After that we headed to the Brigham Young Beehive house and then to City Creek. Then to top off the night we headed to temple square and then ate at the Spaghetti Factory!Yum Yum!<br />
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It was a great weekend. Nice and relaxing and much needed. Can't wait for the next vacay!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-89378851795513309822012-11-01T19:36:00.004-07:002012-11-01T19:36:34.453-07:00Halloween fun!This Halloween was a blast and I am so sad it's over :( Lame! But here are a few of the things Shay and I did to get into the Halloween Spirit :)<br />
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Here are pictures of the car as promised. It has been so nice having a reliable car....not that the other one wasn't....it just was super old! haha and I was afraid it would go out sooner or later and I highly depend on my car and being able to get around! So I am very blessed to have this sweet car that I love cruisin around town :) </div>
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This past weekend Shay and I hooked up with some of my family and headed to Syracuse to Black Island Farms to pick some pumpkins! We do this every year and always have such a blast. This year I was super excited because I was going to get to share it with Shay. Plus I love being with the family.....especially my little sisters. I love them to death! I am always looking for excuses to get together with them. Those are the best memories and I can't wait till Shay and I can do the same. ;) The best part though is going to someones house after and carving pumpkins. This year I decided to try out a template.....and I have to say...I was pretty impressed with myself! haha and actually pretty impressed with Shay too! The man's got carvin skills. But enjoy the pictures of our fun hayride and pumpkin carvin party!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-88165269178688999932012-10-06T11:27:00.003-07:002012-10-06T12:48:46.617-07:00Nightmare Before Christmas!So I LOVE HALLOWEEN! haha I just love Fall in general though to be honest.....and I love holidays....lets just say I'm really looking forward to all the fun things coming up! I decorated our cute little apartment the other day with purple and black tinsel and cobwebs! I was so excited for Shay to come home and see the house. I also bought cute little candle holders in the shapes of a witch's hat and a pumpkin.....and a real pumpkin! It looks awesome. I love this time of year too because it helps school go so much faster....which is either a good thing or a bad thing haha. For now it's good ;) Plus!!!!! It's me and Shay's first round at holidays together! I'm looking forward to scary movies, corn mazes, pumpkin carving, pies, turkey, mashed potatoes, and all things Christmas! <br />
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Soooooo..........Shay and I have been talking for quite some time now about getting myself a new car (new to me, but slightly used to others haha). My current car was a 1997 Toyota Tercel. I love my old car. it has been faithful to me and when Shay brought up the suggestion of getting a new one, I was kind of surprised and thought why would I ever want to replace Blanca! (the name of my old white car). How could I!? This was several months ago when we discussed this.....as the months passed I looked here and there and just couldn't find any cars I liked. I switched from like Toyota Corollas, Ford Fusions, Honda Civics, Mazda 3s....etc. None of them were clickin like Blanca did that one summer day a long time ago......2 years and a couple months to be exact! haha ;) However, we didn't actually start hard core looking until just this last week, when my mom called and said her car had officially quit and was done for. I told Shay and we decided to sell my mom the car and start looking for a new one to replace it. So to sum everything up, I started looking at KSL and fell in love with some Mazda 3s in Salt Lake. We headed there one night after work and did some test driving, which was way fun by the way! The one car I fell in love with was a silver 2009 Mazda 3. That baby was saaaawweeett!! Shay wanted to think about it some more, sleep on it, pray about it, and then he said we would see how we still felt in the morning. I thought it sounded like a pretty good plan. Come morning, as we were brushing our teeth, with my puppy dog eyes....I looked at Shay and said, "Ssssoooo......are you awake?" In which he replied, "Sort of.....why?" "Oh nothing....I was just wondering how you were feeling about the car now...." He gave a little chuckle and said, "I'm feeling good." So several hours later and a drive down to SLC we came back with my baby! I have yet to name it....or take pictures of it haha. But I will as soon as I have time. For now I found one on the Internet. It obviously doesn't do it justice, but it will do for now haha. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-43813493001126332792012-09-01T11:12:00.002-07:002012-09-01T11:12:46.744-07:00Honeymooners!!! So I finally decided I have a little time to post about our honeymoon! A couple days after the wedding we boarded a plane and headed to Long Beach, California. This was our first time flying together and it was super fun! On the plane ride from SLC to Long Beach we had this adorable little girl in front of us who took a huge liking to Shay. It didn't bother me, I got to hold his hand and watch him play hide and seek with this little girl and later fruit ninja on her iPhone ;) It was pretty cute. <br />
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When we finally landed I couldn't wait to get off the plane. I get very antsy on planes and can't sit still for very long. However, this time I think I was just most anxiousness to feel the damp, ocean smelling, Californian air....I might have a slight obsession with it. Being in California just recently in May, I have been really spoiled this Summer. Stepping off that plane was like Heaven on Earth. There was a slight breeze and the air felt amazing! No 98 degree heat, smog going up your nostrils....just pure, bliss full, breeze haha. It was so nice, I didn't mind the long walk from the airplane to the airport! haha never had that happen before, but it was a new experience and I didn't mind. After we got to the terminal we went to the front of the airport and waited for our shuttle where we met other fellow cruise members, including some other newlyweds from Logan. It was then onto the cruise ship! WOHOO! Shay and I were so excited, especially since it was the first time for both of us. When we finally arrived, we went through lots of lines and finally received our cruise cards and were allowed to head to the ship. When we came out the doors this is what we saw! <br />
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The first day on the boat was awesome! We just chilled, maybe took a nap, and then pretty sure we went and stuffed our faces haha. Then headed to bed early to prepare for Catalina Island, which is where we would dock at 730 in the morning. I didn't even care that 730 seemed like the butt-crack of dawn, because once I sw the Island, nothing mattered. It was beautiful and plus I couldn't wait to step foot on land...sweet....beautiful...land haha. Once we were boated over we headed straight to a snorkeling shop and got some snorkel gear. From there we headed to diver's cove, a fish reserve and got our snorkel on. It was my first time and too many to count for Shay. Not going to lie...I was petrified and so scared for what would be in store. It is a lot different to say you are going to do something and then actually going to do it or actually sticking your butt in the water and falling into begin snorkeling in the deep, dark, and scary ocean. However, once I got over my fear and took that leap, I loved it. We were the only people there and had the whole place to ourselves, which gave us plenty of time to explore and lose a flipper or two ;). No big deal. There were fish of every kind and of every color....the seaweed was a little creepy, but I quickly got over it...kind of haha. Luckily I had Shay with me and he never went too far from my side. The cool thing was when you would be floating in the water, with your head out and then you would stick it back in only to find a bunch of fish had congregated under you. At first I couldn't decide if this was amazingly cool or if I was about to become fish food, but for the sake of having fun on my honeymoon I chose the amazingly cool and went with the flow. </div>
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The next day we headed to Ensenada, Mexico where Shay and I went horseback riding, ate at a not so safe, but super yummy taco place, was sung to by some cute old Mexican men, and stopped a neat art museum. SO...okay I just have to tell you. I speak Spanish...but only some. I understand tons more than I can actually speak, which is what made going to Mexico so awesome. I couldn't wait to practice my Spanish, but apparently even if you speak a little people will still do things you don't want them to haha. For example, the creepy taco place we ate at. The only person who spoke English was the actual owner, who was out scouting for costumers....either that or kidnapping them....I couldn't tell the difference. Either way, before I knew it we were sitting down and ordering tacos, drinks, and eating chips and salsa. As we ate, vendors and musicians would make their way through the restaurant. On one occasion, these two older gentleman, or the "cute old Mexican men" as quoted above, came over to us and one of them started speaking to me in Spanish. I just kept saying "No gracias" hoping he would get the hint and just go away, but then he turned on the flattery....this guy really wanted some money. Let me just tell you....some old people may not seem to know what they are doing, but that was NOT the case this time. He knew EXACTLY what he was doing.... "O Sarah, que bonitos ojos tienes....Sus ojos son muy azules! Que Bonita!" (translation: Sarah what beautiful eyes you have, they are very blue! How beautiful!) I looked at him and was like you have got to be kidding me....as my face went bright rojo (red). He kept saying this over and over until he looked at Shay and said the same thing. Shay with a dumbstruck expression just looked at me for help. I told him what he was saying and Shay shook his head yes in agreement....DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT shake your head in Mexico. They will immediately take this as a yes and will play you a song. So without further hesitation, the other old man, whipped out his guitar and they began to sing a song about beautiful blue eyes....haha after they were finished we thanked them. I knew before they even began playing they would want a tip of some sort. All we had was a dollar and then a ten dollar bill, which were not about to give them ten dollars for a two minute song. So we handed them the dollar and pretty sure our faces are up on some hit wall somewhere in Ensenada because I have never seen two old men be so offended haha. We apologized and watched them walk away to the next restaurant to find their next victims.....so word of advice if you go to Mexico, particularly Ensenada, do not be nice to the old men....shoo them if you have. But please enjoy the following pictures! </div>
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<a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/Two_Paths_Diverged_in_a_wood.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" id="il_fi" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/Two_Paths_Diverged_in_a_wood.JPG" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="200" /></a>Lately I have been thinking a lot about the little things. Shay and I invited my sister, Amy and her son Kevin, my nephew, over Monday night for dinner at our cute little apartment. We had shake and bake chicken, with rolls, corn and mashed potatoes. We looked at wedding pictures and then had a short lesson about moments that matter most and watched a short clip from Mormong.org. In the short clip it shows moments of life that seem insignificant, but really define the course of our life. It testifies that it really is the small and simple things that determine the course of our living....and whether we are going to lead a life of happiness, or one of sadness...each moment matters and it would do us good to lift up our eyes and look for the simple and precious moments in life. There is also a quote from Elder Neal A. Maxwell, which I fell in love with.....it says, "Moments are the molecules that make up eternity". What we decide to do from day to day determine the path we will take. Yesterday, that simple principle was testified to me right before my eyes and I have come to develop a testimony of the "molecules" that make up eternity. </div>
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<a href="http://dearbrotherletters.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/temple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" id="il_fi" src="http://dearbrotherletters.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/temple.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="400" /></a>When Shay and I got married our sealer strongly suggested we go back to the temple as soon as possible because the bride, just having recieved her own endowments, forgets a lot of things. By going back while it is still fresh her mind, it is easier for her to recall those things that happened and their significance. Shay and I thougt this was sound advice and decided to take it and use it. So we set aside some time last night to go back to the temple and do some initiatories. We listened to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir as we drove down to help set the mood and to help focus our minds. I was a little nervous and anxious to go, but had confidence that I would be okay. As we pulled up to the temple.....we saw all the gates were shut and there was a big sign that said "CLOSED, until September 4th". Shay and I just looked at each other and began laughing. Every time we haven't called down to the temple to make sure they have room, something goes wrong....you would think we would know by now to call down and make sure everything is "a-okay". However, this time it turned out to be a blessing. As Shay and I laughed, we pulled over to the side of the road and decided to get out anyways. We walked a long the outside, hand in hand, and reminisced about our wedding day and the day we took pictures. It was nice to talk about old memories and I loved the feelings it brought back as we did. We stood in silence for a couple of minutes and just looked at the temple. It gave me the opportunity to remember the peace I felt there when I went through to get my endowments and when I was sealed to Shay...something that I deeply needed to be reminded of, as my focus has been diverted lately to far less important things, like the stresses of school and work. As we got back in the car, we talked about what we should do next. We decided to drive up around the HUGE houses in Bountiful. It was nice to see that beauty comes in more ways than one, but it was also another moment where I realized that money isn't everything. I have always known this, but seeing those houses reaffirmed it even more. Shay and I have discussed several times, that we both desire a home where we can comfortably raise our family. A home that is large enough for all of us, but small enough to where it creates an environment of learning, safety, and love. I don't want my children to each have their own room, or to spend countless hours on video games and on the computer. Children need interaction....they need those social skills that will help them develop a positive self-esteem in themselves and help them build it in others. I want my home to be a place of laughter and togetherness....I think a lot of people in the world today, whether they are members of the church or not, miss out on this and forget the purpose of life and our duties as parents and mentors. Although looking at the HUGE houses in Bountiful made me think of those things, as I said before, it reminded me that beauty comes in more ways then one. If there is one thing about living up on the top of Bountiful that most people love, it has to be the view. Looking out and almost being able to see for what seems like forever, was amazing. Seeing the Great Salt Lake span clear across the Salt Lake Valley and then watching the sunset....it reminded me of the quote I had just heard the day before...."Moments are the molecules that make up eternity". After driving around for a little bit Shay and I became hungry and it has become tradition for us, that whenever we are in Bountiful, it is a must to stop at Nielson's. So without any hesitation we headed in that direction. We treated ourselves to a chicken sandwich for me, a grilled cheese for Shay and a cookies and cream concrete to share. However, the best time I had that night was on the drive home. Somehow Shay and I got on the topic of how we met...I swear to this day that it was the Spirit that pushed me to ask him out that one night at FHE, because every time I think of that moment in time, I cannot explain what made me move my legs, and call out his name....my only explanation is the guiding influence of the Spirit. That tiny and insignificant moment that changed the course of my life....forever. We talked all the way home and even sat in the car for several minutes, before we walked up to the apartment, up the three flights of stairs and found ourselves standing in our apartment....still talking about the feelings we had about each other and what lead us to make the decision we made....to marry each other for time and all eternity. Even better yet, later that night as we sat watching TV, I had this overwhelming feeling of love and admiration come over me, in which I turned my head towards Shay, took his hand and said, "I am so in love with you." Shay looked at me and smiled, then replied, "I am in love WITH YOU". The little moments or "molecules" of that night have made up an entire and complete memory. One that I will recall on for the rest of my life.....that complete and udder happiness that is rarely felt in this crazy and hectic world....</div>
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It's been a while since I've posted in the old blog! Let's just say it has been crazy busy around here ;) I finally have a little time to stop and breath....right before school starts Monday. Ew! Not really looking forward to it, but I guess it'll be nice to get back into the swing of things. After all it's been part of my life for the past 21 years! On the bright side though only a year and a semester till I am done.....or four semesters, which I don't know about you, sounds a lot better to me than a year and a semester haha. Then I will, hopefully, be graduated with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education and on my way to be a teacher! Woohoo!</div>
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But let's get to the real reason why I started this post :) My wedding day! August 3rd, 2012. To say it was perfect does not do it justice....it was more than perfect. There were only a few bumps along the way, as far as plans getting put into action, but other than that it went smoothly and I felt this indescribable happiness all day. Me, Shay and my mom arrived at the temple at 10:00. I had so many butterflies in my stomach and was nervous what the day would bring. But through all of that, every time I looked at Shay I felt peace and knew I had nothing to be scared of or to be nervous for. Plus my mom was by my side too. From 10 to 12 was a blur. The wedding ceremony itself was beautiful and I couldn't have been happier to be sealed to Shay for time and all eternity and to have him as my companion for this life and the next. After the ceremony, I changed into my wedding gown before going out to take pictures with the family. The bride's changing room inside the temple is gorgeous and you can't help but feel so beautiful when you are in there. The chandeliers are magnificent and the mirrors are amazing. Everything in that room is perfect and not a thing is out of place. It was really cool to see other brides as well and to share in their happiness. Every single one of us was glowing and happy in our own individual way. After changing, we went out and took pictures with the family. That was so much fun and the photographer did an amazing job. Here are some from the temple for you to take a gander at :) These are just a few. I will for sure post more later. </div>
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I was so excited to get the pictures from my wedding day back. There were over 220 pictures! From the temple and reception combined. I want to print some off and start putting them in a scrapbook, but I just don't know where to begin. After the temple we had our luncheon at Jeremiah's, which was so yummy. There we shared a slide show Shay and I had made and our parents said a few words.....then lastly Shay played sang a song for me while he played the guitar. A moment that I will cherish forever.... :) When the luncheon was over, it was onto the reception. The reception went great. There were a few snags here and there, but surprisingly I just took a deep breath and said, "Come what may!" Shay was actually the one freaking out haha. The day before the wedding we made a promise to each other that if either of us freaked out or were getting stressed we would calm each other down. This was because we knew this day was once in a lifetime. We wanted it to be a day of happy memories, since it was something we had both been planning and looking forward to for months! As the reception went on more and more people came. It was so good to see everyone and even more exciting when it came time to cut the cake and do the dances. I loved the daddy/daughter dance and the dance with Shay was everything I imagined it would be. I danced to "I hope you dance" by Leanne Womack with my dad and with Shay we danced to "All about us" by He is We. After the dances we did the garter and bouquet toss then ran to Shay's car through a tunnel of sparklers! Not gonna lie, I was real nervous haha. I did NOT want my veil to catch flame and end the night in the ER or something for a fried head haha. Luckily that didn't happen and Shay and I rode away in a decked out car with a lantern on his antenna and cans tagging along on his bumper. I am so grateful for my wedding day and try to remember it often. Not so much just because of what happened but because of the promises I made to Shay and my Heavenly Father. It was and always will be one of the best days of my life! </div>
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Haha I just had to post these two pictures, because well they were too hilarious not too! Please meet my little half sister Phoebe. She was born on September 10, 2010 and will be two this September. She is one of the craziest and cutest babies I know and I absolutely love her to death!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-15685579685439181702012-07-25T15:15:00.000-07:002012-07-25T15:17:02.572-07:00The zoo<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
This past weekend Shay and I tagged along with my family and went to the zoo. The zoo is already my favorite place, but after seeing the brand new polar bear exhibit, it is HANDS DOWN my favorite place now haha. Coupled with the new kitty kat exhibit and the bird show, this is like my heaven on Earth. I have always loved animals and the zoo just makes me so giddy...just ask Shay haha. He could testify that even after a full day of the zoo I could still walk around for hours looking at all the animals...including the ugly turkeys that wander the grounds. But there was something that made this zoo visit extra special! Shay and I were standing in line for the bird show, when one of the zoo workers walked up to us and asked Shay and I if were were married...we very hesitantly said no...and then she asked us if we were brother and sister! haha It was pretty funny. After we explained to her we were engaged, she asked Shay if he would like to be apart of the bird show. He would be playing her fiance. The main guy would call them up to get a picture of some doves, frightened, she would fall backwards and land in a pool of water. Of course Shay agreed! It was super hard haha....I wanted to hold his hand the whole time during the show, but couldn't because he "wasn't my fiance", but the time came and they went up and it was HILARIOUS! and not being able to hold is hand was totally worth it. Plus we got free train ride tickets :) Score! Here are some pictures of our fun day at the zoo!</div>
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Here is a glimpse of Shay and I's formals. I was bummed at first that Shay was going to see my dress before the wedding, but you have to understand that if we didn't do them this last Tuesday if would have been 9 o'clock in the morning on the day of the wedding...ya I'll pass haha Luckily though our photographer was awesome enough that she let us do them another day. Huge stress off of Shay and I, as well as her. But it was so much fun. We went up to the Bountiful temple. The weather was perfect...it wasn't too hot and there wasn't a cloud in the sky. I am so excited for August 3rd and I cannot believe that it is only two weeks away. Um....where did the last three months go??? It's crunch time now and I don't even know what to do with myself haha....I'm ready and then I'm like wait no I'm not! There are just lots of little things left to do, but I'm going to get them done.....hopefully haha. But here is a sneak peek of one of our formals! Wohoo! </div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Well I finally got them! My bridal pictures! Yay! haha So I can post some now.....Plus Shay has seen my dress and he absolutely loved it. Last night we went to the Bountiful temple and had our formals taken. It was so much fun and I enjoyed every minute of it...but here is some of my bridals! Enjoy! </span></div>
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Can I just say that I absolutley love Sundays with Shay. Especially this last Sunday. Shay and I went to the singles ward like always, but this Sunday it was a little different. Instead of having sacrament, then sunday school and relief society we had a huge combined sacrament meeting with another ward. The special sacrament was a huge effort for us to bring in the less actives and those who have stopped coming to church. More times than not they are just waiting to be invited back or are waiting for someone to reach out to them. So after the special sacrament we went out and visited those who the other ward hadn't seen for a long time or had lost contact with. It was so much fun and a great spiritual experience. I love the singles ward just for that reason. They are always going out and looking for opportunities to serve. Shay and I went out together and his mom even tagged along. It was really cool to watch these two. I said a few things here and there, but it was only to tell them about the activities over the next couple of weeks. However, Shay and his mom were amazing. It was kind of cool to watch Shay as he bore his testimony about the church and how much it has helped him in his life. This was one of the attributes that I noticed about Shay right off. He has a huge testimony and it is so strong. He is always looking for opportunities to share his testimony and when he is given one it is not wasted. It also kind of gave me a glimpse of what it would have been like to see him on his mission and possibly what it will be like when we go together as a senior couple. I am very grateful I was able to go yesterday with Shay and his mom. Service does great things. It not only helps you to be thankful for what you have, but it humbles you and helps your realize what your calling on earth is...helps you to remember what is most important in this life and that is our duty to reach out to those who need the gospel. We don't need to be missionaries to do missionary work. </div>
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The rest of Sunday just completed the day. We had dinner at the Dixon household and celebrated his Grandma Strawn's birthday. She is originally from Denmark and has the spunkiest attitude. I absolutely love it. She is the sweetest lady too and I think the world of her. Being able to celebrate her birthday was awesome. We ate lots of yummy food and played some volleyball. Then after that Shay and I headed to the 29th street trailhead to watch the Weber State Fireworks. For the past three years or so my family has gone up to the 29th street trailhead, then hiked up about 5 mins to the golf course to watch the fireworks from WSU. Every year it gets better and better. It is the best view and no traffic after the fireworks is heavenly! haha It was another fun year and even better because Shay was with me. I am so grateful for life right now and am so blessed. PS only 18 more days!!! Can't believe I get to marry this stud. :) </div>
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It was so much fun though! I took my little sister Anna with me and my mom. We met my photographer at the Smiths on 12th and Harrison and then headed up the canyon towards Pineview and Huntsville. We stopped along the way and took several pictures and even took some by the water. I loved watching my mom as she watched the photographer take photos and even saw a couple of tears. She would rush to help me lift up my dress and was the first one there to help me down or straighten it out to make sure it looked good. It made me so appreciative of everything I have and for the wonderful mother I have been blessed with. She has been such a huge example in my life....especially during all this wedding planning. I know it is going to be hard for her to let me go and that it will be a huge change for me as well. I mean we've only lived together for the past 21 years!!! haha but it will be good for both of us and I know we will be just fine because of our love for each other and our Faith we have in our Heavenly Father. <br />
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It was also nice to have my little sister there. I remember when I went with my sister-in-law Emily to watch her get her bridals done. It was so much fun and I was excited for the day I would get mine...and now that day has come and gone! I am so grateful for the experience I was able to have and for the relationships that were strengthened. I'll post some soon, but I have to wait till the 17th. That is when Shay and I are having formals and he will have seen my dress by then so then the "cat will be out of the bag" haha.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-43150881496761839812012-07-09T13:58:00.001-07:002012-07-09T13:58:37.221-07:00Things I've done!I found this list on my co-workers blog! and thought it would be fun to try it!<br />
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<strong>2</strong>. <strong>Slept under the stars - Too many places to name</strong><br />
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4. Visited Hawaii<br />
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<strong>5. Watched a meteor shower - in my back yard many times</strong><br />
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6. Given more than you can afford to charity<br />
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<strong>7. Been to Disneyland - once when I was seven</strong><br />
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<strong>9.</strong> <strong>Held a praying mantis</strong><br />
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11. Bungee jumped <br />
12. Visited Paris<br />
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14. Taught yourself an art from scratch<br />
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15. Adopted a child<br />
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16. Had food poisoning<br />
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17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty<br />
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18. Grown your own vegetables <br />
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22. Hitch hiked<br />
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<strong>23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill - Did this with one of my campus jobs, was skeptical the whole time that I was going to get caught....needless to say it never happened again. </strong><br />
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<strong>24. Built a snow fort - with my brother Jimmy</strong><br />
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25. Held a lamb<br />
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26. Gone skinny dipping<br />
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27. Run a Marathon <br />
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28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice<br />
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<strong>29. Seen a total eclipse</strong><br />
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<strong>30. Watched a sunrise or sunset</strong><br />
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<strong>31. Hit a home run</strong><br />
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<strong>32. Been on a cruise - Will have come August 5th!</strong><br />
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33. Seen Niagara Falls in person<br />
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34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors<br />
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35. Seen an Amish community<br />
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36. Taught yourself a new language<br />
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37. Lived in more than one state <br />
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person<br />
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39. Gone rock climbing <br />
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40. Seen Michelangelo’s David<br />
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<strong>41. Sung karaoke - With my little sister at my dad's house haha</strong><br />
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42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt<br />
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43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant<br />
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44. Visited Africa<br />
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45. Walked on a beach by moonlight<br />
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<strong>46. Been transported in an ambulance - I wasn't the one being trasnported but I rode with my mom</strong><br />
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<strong>47. Had your portrait painted - My mom had one done for me for my 17th birthday</strong><br />
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48. Gone deep sea fishing<br />
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49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person<br />
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50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris<br />
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<strong>51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling - soon! with Shay in Catalina</strong><br />
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<strong>52. Kissed in the rain</strong><br />
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<strong>53. Played in the mud</strong><br />
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<strong>54. Gone to a drive-in theater</strong><br />
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55. Been in a movie <br />
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56. Visited the Great Wall of China<br />
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57. Started a business<br />
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58. Taken a martial arts class<br />
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59. Visited Russia<br />
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60. Served at a soup kitchen<br />
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61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies<br />
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<strong>62. Gone whale watching - Didn't get to see anything though :( boo! but we did see dolphins which was way sweet!</strong><br />
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63. Got flowers for no reason<br />
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64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma<br />
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65. Gone sky diving<br />
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66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp<br />
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67. Bounced a check<br />
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68. Flown in a helicopter<br />
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<strong>69. Saved a favorite childhood toy</strong><br />
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<strong>70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial - Coolest thing ever! Went when I was a junior with my AP US history class</strong><br />
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<strong>71. Eaten Caviar - in third grade.....and kind of liked it! </strong><br />
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72. Pieced a quilt<br />
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73. Stood in Times Square<br />
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74. Toured the Everglades<br />
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75. Been fired from a job <br />
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London<br />
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77. Broken a bone <br />
<strong>78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle </strong><br />
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person <br />
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80. Published a book<br />
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81. Visited the Vatican<br />
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82. Bought a brand new car<br />
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83. Walked in Jerusalem<br />
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<strong>84. Had your picture in the newspaper - for sports!</strong><br />
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85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve<br />
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<strong>86. Visited the White House - same time I saw the Lincoln Memorial!</strong><br />
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<strong>87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating - all the time with my gramps and dad....mostly fish and deer and some elk. </strong><br />
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<strong>88. Had chickenpox</strong><br />
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89. Saved someone’s life<br />
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90. Sat on a jury<br />
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91. Met someone famous <br />
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92. Joined a book club<br />
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93. Got a tattoo<br />
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94. Had a baby<br />
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95. Seen the Alamo in person<br />
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<strong>96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake - Went on a class field trip once.....it's really nasty haha</strong><br />
97. Been involved in a law suit<br />
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<strong>98. Owned a cell phone</strong><br />
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<strong>99. Been stung by a bee</strong><br />
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33 out of 99??? that's sad...haha I need to get out more!!! <br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09852200896173777427noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3662830170230387435.post-112560284277830342012-07-06T12:45:00.000-07:002012-07-06T13:41:45.919-07:00Kiss Me Dirty!!!This past Saturday I did a race with my sister called the Kiss Me Dirty Race Series! Down at the Golden Spike Arena at the Weber County Fair Grounds. It was so dang fun and I am definitely doing it again next year. My sister, Summerly, was actually the one who told me about it and suggested we do it. It is a 5k where you get absolutely dirty! Hence the name Kiss Me Dirty! You go through about 3 miles of obstancle courses covered in mud, dirt, rocks, and possibly horse manure ;) haha I swear there was some. By the end of the race you are covered from head to toe in mud. But don't worry they don't just let you leave covered in filth! No! After the race they have fireman with hoses and yes....they spray you! It was freezing, but so much fun. When else will I get the opportunity to get hosed down by fireman! haha But the cool thing abuot the whole race is that it takes a couple of dollars from your registration fee and donates it to Gynecological Research! So overall way cool! and way fun! Plus it gave me the opportunity to really bond with my sister. I just hope next year we can get more of the girls to join in on the fun and participate!<br />
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This fourth of July was especially fun for me. Last year I think I just went on a hike with the fam and chilled, but this year I got to spend all day with Shay and his family, plus my family a little later on. It was perfect and I wish it could have lasted forever. Shay and I started our day early and headed to my old home ward in Ogden, with my mom, where we got to see a bunch of my old friends from the ward. Ones of which I have known since I was a baby. That was great way to start of my fourth. After that we headed back to his house and waited till 10 and then headed to the parade. This was my first year watching the North Ogden Cherry Days Parade. I loved every minute of it and the small town feel. We also had the perfect spot, right underneath a shade of trees which was perfect for the hot summer day. </div>
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After the parade we then headed down to North Ogde Park where we walked around and looked at all the stores and even did a friendly competition between the newly engaged and the not so newly engaged (aka his parents). It was way fun and of course Shay and I kicked trash! We played a game of basketball and the loser or losers in this case ;) got sprayed with water. It was awesome! haha but not only did we get to do that but we got to watch Shay's brother, Quinn, play it up on the drums! That kid is talented!</div>
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After watching Quinn for a little bit we then went down to the car show which was way legit and way fun! Even though it was so stinking hot outside! <br />
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We did that for a little bit, then finally headed home where we rested for a little bit before heading out again to see Brave! Which was so cute by the way. Loved every minute of it and kind of want to go see it again....but after watching brave we went back to Shay's parents' home and watched Secretariat....well Shay watched it...I fell asleep, which is what usually ends up happening anyways. I'm horrible at staying up to watch movies, especially when I am with Shay. What can I say? Not my fault he is so comfortable to fall asleep on ;) Then we finished the night off with the the Cherry Day fireworks, which we enjoyed from The Dixon front yard! I love days where I am with Shay for all of it :) It makes for the best memories and for time where we can get to know more about each other. I also love spending time not only with my future family, but with my fam. I always feel so blessed and lucky to have what I have! <br />
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