Remember that one time?

So, remember that one time I actually kept up on my blog? Yeah, me either. Its been way too long! A lot has happened in the last year and 3 months. Too much to write about. So I'll just hit on the major moments.

Home Sweet Home
Probably the most exciting thing that has happened this past year was we bought a house! Its so weird to say that we are home owners. I feel like a real grown-up now. I'm Still trying to figure out how I feel about it, the grown-up part that is. I absolutely love having my own house. Chris and I are still trying to make it feel like a home by doing a bunch of updating, a little bit of remodeling(eventually), and putting up decorations and pictures. Lets just say its a work in progress.
I don't have any pictures, but I'll be sure to put up before and after pictures when we begin the updating. :)

How much is that doggie in the window? Ruff ruff!
This past valentines day Chris surprised me with a puppy! My sweet little Jet. He brings so much fun and happiness into our home. Now I'm not going to lie, at first Chris and I were thinking, what the heck did we get ourselves into?? But he's past the stage where he whines all night, poops in his crate, and constantly needs supervision. Thank goodness!!
My baby Jet


He melts my heart


I could post a million pictures of him..


Not so puppy anymore... my like teen age Jet. He's even bigger now


2 new additions to the fam
Chris and I are so blessed to be aunt and uncle to 2 new nephews. One on my side... my older sister Brittanie and brother-in-law, Branden, brought Kason Troy Sargent into the world on Feb. 22 (chris's bday). He is seriously so cute and I just want to eat him up.
I call this one the "smolder"


Like I said... I just want to eat him up.


Also, my brother-in law and sister-in-law, Sean and Collette brought their bundle of joy into the world on June 6. He is so tender and and I can not wait to meet him when they visit in october.
Baby Greyson


I peed a little when I saw this picture. Seriously... hes a doll!


New jobs and lovin' it
Both Chris and I have been so blessed to be able to get new jobs that we both love.
I have finally been able to get a job working in an elementary school as an instructional assistant. I absolutely have had the best experience and love my co-workers and those kids. This is the first time in my life that I can say I love my job and look forward to going to work.
Chris has recently gotten a job at a J.W. Bradley, which is a mortgage company. He is really excited about actually working in something that interests him and that he wouldnt mind moving up at. And not to mention where he doesnt have to sell anything...first time since hes been able to work. bless his little heart.

I am sure I'm missing a whole load of things that have happened this year that were significant... but this was a good start, right? We have been so blessed with everything that has happened this year and are so excited to see what will be coming next. And this time I will be updating everyone along the way!! I'm excited to be back into the blogging world. I really have missed it, and I know all of you have missed me too... right? haha.

5 things.. already?

How is it Friday already?
Lately time has been passing me by... The days seem like weeks, but the weeks seem like days.
I've literally been trying to write this post for 4 hours now trying to think of 5 things that made me happy this week... ummmm sad? yes.

Here are the things I've come up with.

co-ed... softball
YAY! co-ed softball started this week. Our team is fun and we are actually really good!
So excited for the season

Offer made
We made an offer on a house this week. Its a short sale so it could take some time, but we are hoping it goes through. We love it!

Application sent in
I have officially applied to two jobs for the summer! keep your fingers crossed for me

Happiness
I finished M. Russell Ballard's book "Our Search for Happiness". Absolutely an awesome book. READ it.

BLOGGING
Erica and I started our own friend blog... were funny!

5 things!

Its Friday again... Where does the time go?

I feel like it was just yesterday that I was doing this....
This week was rather uneventful and to be honest, it was actually kind of hard coming up with 5 things.
But that is the reason I do this, even if no one else reads it, it helps me remember that I am very blessed and that good things happen to me everyday. Even if sometimes I have to really try hard to think of them.
Welp, here they are...

Delicious Skirt
I bought this skirt this week, at first I was having buyer's remorse cause it was kind of expensive, but now I am so happy I got it. It's one of those pieces that you can totally dress up or dress down. And its going to be perfect for spring and summer

Thank you Downeast



 
















Sperry Wannabe's
So, for a long time I've been wanting a pair of "boat" shoes, but was not willing to spend and arm and a leg to get a pair. So this week, although I didnt actually buy these I finally found an inexpensive pair that are so cute. Where are they available, you ask? Oh only where I work...the JCP

love them!

Jazz Baby
This week, we went to the BYU's Jazz band Synthesis... its sad but I have to admit, this was the first Jazz concert I have ever been to, and it was GREAT!


SOBE it.
Instead of my usual Dr. Pepper, I decided to try someting new, cranberry grapefruit sobe, and let me tell you. It might be my new favorite drink
                                                                                                                                                        

my new fav.




This Girl.

Erica is my friend. She makes me laugh. I love her.

And we worked together 3 out of 5 days this week. It was joyous!

(she made me put her as one of my 5 things). haha!!



How about 6 things Sunday?...

I know, I know.. I already missed last weeks 5 things Friday, and its alreay Sunday.. So how bout 6 things Sunday?. better late than never, right? Dont judge.

Caleb's visit. Will's return.
This past week Chris' hometown friends made the long journey across the United States to pay us a nice visit. It was a blast having them here and it was a good time.

Chris, Will, and Caleb

VEGAS
Oh sin city... what else can I say? We enjoyed some good weather, some good buffets, and some good vacation. Minus getting chris's camera stolen, I would say the trip was a sucess.

Erica and me

kisses

the group watching the water show

coke bear

Mongolian BBQ
One the way home from our vegas trip.. we decided to stop at the outlet mall in St. George, where we decided to eat our life away at Mongolian BBQ. MMMM delicious!!!

over stuffed?

Caleb enjoying

A surgery well went
This is my wonderful, strong, amazing, little sister Chelsy, who I love so very much.  This week my precious little sister had a pace maker put in.  The surgery went well, and my sister is recovering. She is so amazing inside and out and she is such a strong person and sets such a wonderful example for our entire family. She faces all of her trials with a smile on her face and such positive attitude.

shes wonderful

sissys

hiking

shes beautiful

A week of almost no work
Oh yes... anytime I dont have to work is a great time!! I am patiently awaiting the day when I can be a stay at home mom. But untill that time, I will do what I must.

General Conference weekend
Hearing from our Prophet President Thomas S. Monson and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, as well as other General Authorities was amazing and I'm feeling very much spiritually enriched.

oh, its so nice to see you!

2 things... My older sister Brittanie, her husband Branden, and their precious puppy Macey finally came up to visit, and my little sister Chelsy is home from her mission!!
OH, IT"S SO NICE TO SEE YOU!
ps. I started this at the very beggining of March. Go me!

 Macey helping me with the dishes

 Branden and Chris playing video games... usual.



Me and Brittles






waiting patiently for chels to get here!!

 



me and moms

 



we surprised chelsy... she didnt know we were coming out!

 



the ride home from the airport




the fam at the airport



all the sibs

 

5 things Friday!

Okay, so I'll be the first, and I'm sure Chris would be the second,  to admit that I'm not always a joy to be around... I know I can be moody, angry, and very emotional at times.  So when I saw this "five things Friday" post on my sister-in-law's blog, I knew it was specifically meant for me, and I had to steal the idea.  Here's there gist, every Friday I will post "5 things Friday" highlighting 5 things from the week that made me happy. In doing this, I think that I will be reminded that I need to be more positive, happy, and thankful for the good things in my life. So here's to you 5 things, here's to you!

Wedding Dress shopping with Rika 

I was so happy when she asked me to go with her.

It honestly made me want to get married again... obviously to the same man.

And she found this amazing dress, that is absolutely perfect for her. (alterations will be done haha)

   

Seeing my cousin Holly!
It had been almost 2 years since seeing her. Wayyyy too long! and it was a blast catching up. LOVE her

This pic is obviously not from lunch, but from about 2 years ago, when I last saw her.


Dance Central. Enough Said!

I have been wanting this game for quite sometime, but have had a hard time convincing Chris that he wanted it too.
thank you Dan for doing it for me.
*side note* Should I be offended that I couldn't talk Chris into it, but his friend could?
oh well I got what I wanted!


Tax return and Thursday off with Christopher.
Its been awhile since Chris and I have been able to spend an entire day together without working. It was fun just to hang out with him and enjoy each others company.
We also finally got our taxes taken care of, and I'm happy to say that we are getting quite a bit back.
so excited!!


JCW's 

Chris and I decided to try out this place. 
It was actually pretty good.
Pleasantly surprised!

as of late...

Its been awhile since I've gotten on here and posted... and honestly I have no excuse, its not really a lack of time, more a lack of substance. To be completely honest nothing really exciting has been happening in our lives these past couple of weeks.  Chris has been busy with work, basketball, and video games. (aka the usual.) As for me, I've been up to this andi that, mostly work and crafting.
After 7 months of living in our apartment, I've finally gotten around to making a few decorations to make our house more like our home.  Here are my creations as of late...

 

 I have cube shelves in my kitchen and they havent had anything on them for the last 7 months...

 now this mini burlap wreath and heart grace its presence.

 This did not turn out like I wanted at all... I tried to use crackle paint, I dont think I did it right.

I may try again.

 I cant decide whether or not I should leave this the way it is... or add some cuteness to it.

 So I didnt make this, but my sister in law did... shes awesome!

I LOVE this!!!

 Im thinking this might be a little tacky... still deciding what if i should keep it there

 Who doesnt want bath blocks in their bathroom??..

Overall Im pretty pleased with my creations... its been a nice way to keep me busy and give me something to do while chris plays his video games. haha I sure do love him.

My sister and hubby possibly may be coming up tonight, which means hopefully more creations to come.

Let's keep our fingers crossed :)