pay it forward

So, I got this from a friend. The first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive a hand made gift from me during this year. When and what will be a surprise! There's a small catch...You knew there would be didn't you? Post this on your blog then come back and leave a comment, telling me you're in. Fun, huh? Remember, only the first 3 comments receive the gift. Let's see who likes surprises!!

i heart my family

My family came into town this weekend! I love it when they come. We had fun hanging out and taking the kids to go to fun things.. I even got to have my twin sisters come stay at my house for a girls night. Love it. Family is the most important thing in the world. Its true. I really don't know what I would do without them. :-D

be my valentine..

I woke up valentines morning with ben giving me kisses on my forhead.. then when he saw me open my eyes he ran out of the room to bring me in some presents.. haha.. he got me some adorable red flats.. red of course because its valentines day, and some cinnomin kisses... sadly he had to go to class in the morning but at 4pm he came home and took me out to dinner, and we went to see "He's just not that into you" becuase I had been wanting to see it! After that we went to cold stone to seal the deal.. Cute huh.. he still loves me! yay!~ ha..

wal mart

So..... Ben and I are at wal-mart last night and we're walking down the cereal aisle and we pass by this dude with really long mollet hair and ben says,

"Did you see that!! Now that is the One benefit of coming here!"

pahahaha..... so classic

its been awile..

Cheescake factory with ben


My macey jane My gorgous issy cari and me


daddy and mom some friends... Girlies..

Its been quite some time since i last blogged.. Basically my life consists of school, ben, cleaning the house, more school.. But hey! At least I get to start seeing patients now! Tomorrow I even get to clean benjamins teeth!!! how exciting! :-D

This last weekend I actually got to go back home to Seattle! I got my new license and passport while I was there and I got to spend time with my familia, especially my sisters lena and cari, and my mom and dad. I also got to see some old friends of mine, and bens family, and even my grandparents!! All in one short little weekend. So fun, and so busy. The weather was amazing there and I absolutely did not want to come back to utah.. well, except to see my benjamin! anyways, here are some snapshots from seattle and over the last few weeks!

home from holiday..

The heart my wonderful husband made for me on my window!
Brandi and darrens new years smooch! cute!!
New years/Bens birthday!
The girls after watching the nutcracker...
Ben and my nephew Kaden!..
Baily and ben wearing the wigs ben won in the white elephant exchange.
My silly dad and my mom with her eyes part way closed! ha.. while we were caroling
The snow man we built!

We all say it, but really... this holiday went by WAY to fast. It was so nice to be able to go back home to Seattle and to see our family and friends. We got to go to the Nutcracker Ballet and Anthony's with my family, as well as sledding, caroling, and building a snowman that was over 13 ft. tall!! At Bens house we played many games such as Rummycube (sp?), watched movies in his in home theater, played lots of scum on the pool table, and we got to go up to an amazing cabin to go snow mobiling and such. We also were able to celebrate bens 24 th birthday! yay! That doesn't even sum up half of it! It was fun doing all of those things but what I think I enjoyed most was just being able to talk and chill with our families. I have been more home sick then I think I have ever been. I can't say exactly why.. but I am very greatful for being able to have the time and transportation to make it home for the holidays.

We left Seattle a little early so that we could help my little sister Alayne get settled into her new apartment and life in Rexburg. She was attending University of Washington, but decided that she wanted to transfer. She got accepted to both Byu Provo and Byu Idaho and decided on attending school in Idaho. We helped her move into the Ridge and showed her around campus. While we were there we visited some old friends! So fun.. It made me reminise on all of the amazing memories I had had there. It is so crazy how fast life zooms by! We stayed there for a few days then we returned to Utah.

Now that we are home with a fresh new year we are trying to set our goals high for the upcoming months. So much to do! Ben will be taking the DAT soon, and he has a very full schedule this coming semester. I am still just going along with my Dental hygiene school and hopefully this semester will be as great as the last! I get to start seeing patients on February 3rd which is very exciting! Anyone who wants to get there teeth cleaned for free you know where to go! :-D


One more thing I want to say.. Recently some of our very best friends got in an accident. I just want to write how greatful we are for them, and how thankful we are that they are ok. Heavenly father was for sure watching out for them. They are some of the most amazing people you will ever meet. I don't know what we would do if something had happened to them. Just want Rob and Jessie to know that we love you and cherish your friendship very much!

Thats all for now!

DONE

So today about an hour ago I finally finished the most heckish week of my life!!! I had 7 finals, and 6 of them were all taken in the last 3 days. It was scheduled 2 finals a day. Not only that, but they were ALL comprehensive, and all 40 % of my accumulative grade in each class!! Need I say more? ha.. but guess what.....

IM DOONNNEEE!!! ahhhh! I have never felt so relieved! not only that, but I am pretty sure I kept my A's!! So I could possibly get a scholarship.. and who doesn't want that?

Im definetly very very greatful for prayers, becuase thats what really helped me get through this week. As well as my loving, patient, happy husband. I could never ask for anything more! I love him more then words can express. :-D

Now I need to remember to be patient, and happy for him while he finishes up these last few days.... and then...

WE GET TO GO HOME TO SEATTLE!

life is good...