Temple Square...

I LOVE this time of year...
Saturday night Alyse, Jake, Chet and I made our way down to SLC to see the lights.
We stopped in Layton and ate at Applebee's then head to Temple Square.
Of course the lights were amazing and it was fun to just walk around and see everything.
It was pretty cold outside so we made our way inside the building for a lot of the time.
We had a lot of fun and it was just nice to get out of the valley for the night.



Thanksgiving in Neola!!



I went to Neola, Ut again this year for Thanksgiving.

(close to Vernal, Roosevelt area)

It's always fun to get together with Chet's family.

We don't get to see the Jensen side as much, so its always fun to catch up when we go.

We had the dinner acrossed the street at the elementary school.

All the food was great!!

I think I ate way to much food though :)

After dinner we played a few rounds of lightening.

We spent the rest of the time at Chet's grandma's.

The men mostly watched football.

The women just sat and visited and played games.

We played a new game Tammie taught us and I won and got $5.25 :)

The next morning we had a big breakfast before we all headed home or to shop.

Sadly I forgot I had my camera and I didn't take any pictures :(

*I promise I will do better at taking pictures of what I do so you're not reading all the time*

My golden year!!



No I am not 25 yet!!
I just think it's fun to say.
Its not to often you turn 23 on the 23rd.
Sunday my family celebrated my b-day.
I decided to have taco soup and instead of cake I wanted fruit pizz.
I forgot how much I love that stuff. :)
Tuesday my friend took me to lunch at Angies
Later that night I went to dinner with more friends at Old Grist Mill.
On Wednesday, my actual birthday.
I got attacked in bed by Bryce to wish me a happy birthday first.
"Cause that's what birthday buddies do"
Katie called me and was bummed she wasn't the first to wish me a happy birthday.
Bryce even made me muffins for breakfast.
My sisters took me to luch at Quiznos
My family left to Idaho Falls so Chet picked me up and we went out to his parents to party!!
I had a GREAT birthday.. thanks for all the texts, phone calls and messages on fb.

Save the Date



Breaking Dawn!



My friend invited me to go and I couldn't pass it up.

I was going to wait till it wasn't so crowded.

For being a Friday night the lines and wait weren't bad at all.

The movie was good!!

Still not as good as the book. (not so cheesy in my head)

I was amazed at how many older women went though.

I think they were pretty excited with all the cheering that went on.

They may have been worse then teenagers, pretty darn close.

A little under the weather

The past few days I have been feeling like this....



This cold has been floating around my house for the last week.

I am one of the lucky ones who got it.

Not fun at all..... I really just want to stay in bed and do nothing all day long.

I'm pretty sure my nose can't get any more red from wiping it so much.

It makes for some good stares at the store.

-Yes people I am sick, my nose doesn't always look like this-

On the bright side I get soup ALL the time.

Plus it give me an excuse to wear my sweats all day long.

I think I am at the peak of the cold so I will be better for my b-day and Thanksgiving next week :)

Well I hope so anyways.

Engaged!!!

*Don't judge these pictures I had no idea that I would be getting engaged.

In case you haven't heard the great news, me and Chet are getting married!!!
We are so excited and we couldn't be happier.
It was a very good suprise and Chet is quit the sly one.
Now that it has sunk in, we are now busy planning our wedding.
I keep getting asked how he proposed so here you go....

The proposal:
Chet wanted to go for a ride for a bit.
As we were driving he was telling me about his Elders Quorum lesson on sunday about temples.
So we headed up to the temple because he hasn't walked around the temple in a long time.
After we made it around once Chet wanted to go around again.
We stopped in front of the temple just standing and talking.
Then he had me do this activity they did in Elders Quorum (no they really didn't do this)
We look at the temple for 10 seconds, close our eyes for 15 seconds.
When we open our eyes we talk about what is going on in our heads.
The 10 seconds were up I closed my eyes as Chet started counting to 15.
As Chet was counting he would slow down when cars drove and he moving around a lot.
15 seconds were up and I opened my eyes.
I didn't know what to do next so I just said "okay now what?"
Chet was quick to say "um"...
I turned around and he was on one knee and asked me.
I was so suprised I had no idea that he talked to my parents and picked out a ring.
I can't wait to be sealed to Chet FOREVER!!!!

Day 14:

Today I am thankful to be an aunt:

I love being an aunt to this sweet little girl.

Isn't she just not the cutest thing ever???

I love getting to spend my days with her and to just play.

She is such a smart girl, and she always knows how to make me laugh. 

Day 12 and 13:

I am thankful for my brothers and bro-in-laws:

I always have the best time with my brothers and brother-in-laws.

Even though my brothers are younger its still fun to do things with them.

I am pretty lucky to have them and my brother - in- laws my life. 

• Bryant- You always know how to make me laugh. You are so smart and do so good in school. You are always willing to help me out. I love you!!
• Bryce- You always have the best jokes. You are so talented with sports. You a big heart and your always willing to give. I love you!!
• Dale, Dan and Jake- You guys are the big brothers I have always wanted. You guys are always there for me. You guys always have to best advice. You guys are so great to my sister and always make them happy. Thank you for all you do. I love you guys!!

I am thankful for laughter :

I think I have this awkward moments a lot.

There is nothing better then having a good laugh.

Here are some things that really make me laugh.



Day 11:

Today I am thankful for all the soldiers

I am so thankful for all those men and women who serve for my freedom.

It's nice to have a day to remember loved ones, friends, neighbors and those in our community.

I can't imagine what a lot of them have to go through everyday.

I am proud to be an American.

I am also thankful for the sacrifice thier families have to go through.

I can't imagine how hard it would be.

Thank You!!!

Day 10:

Today I am thankful for my sisters:

My sisters are my best friends.

I am so thankful that I have the 3 most amazing sisters EVER.

I love the memories we have shared together growing up.

 I look forward to a lot more as the years go by.

• Cambria- Cam!! You are the best oldest sister any one could ask for. You are someone I look up to. You are the cutest mom. You always are there for me when ever I need you. I love you!
• Katie- Tay!! You are so talented with everything. You know how to make me laugh. You are are great example to me. You always know how to brighten up my day. I miss you and wish you lived closer, I love you!
• Alyse- Bug!!! You are my favorite little sister. You were the one I stayed up late with laughing and talking. You always get me and teach me not to be serious all the time. You are one of the best listeners I know. I love you!

Day 9:

Today I am thankful for my parents:



They are the best parents around.
They have always been there to support me in everything I do.

Mom: Thanks for all that you do. You are always helping others out, no matter what is going on in your own life. You have the biggest heart of anyone I know. I love you!

Dad: Thanks for you example. You always work so hard to provide for our family. You are always pushing me to be a better person daily. I love you!

Family Pictures

A few weeks back we had family pictures taken when Katie and Dan were up.
Cambria's friend Chalet was nice enough to take them for us.
They turned out great!!

 

 



Day 8:

Today I am thankful for sleep and my bed:



Who really looks like that when they sleep?... not me.

There is nothing better then a good nights sleep in my BIG bed.

Yep peeps I get a king size bed all to myself. 

I love my millions of blackets (not even joking) that keep me warm.

I love the many pillows I sleep with and that I can cuddle up to.

I am so thankful that I have my big bed and for the best sleep I get every night.

In fact it's sounding pretty good right now :)

Day 7:

Today I am thankful for letters of the past

My mom found my dad's letter that he wrote to his family while on his mission.
There were also letters that his family wrote to him.
As I read these letters I learned a lot about my dad's mission.
I also learned a lot about my grandparents, uncle and aunts.
It was great to see the way my dad was raised.
It was funny to see that he carried on some of those things to me and my siblings.
I am thankful for these letters and that I can get a whole new insight of my dad and his family.

Day 5 and 6

I am thankful for my grandparents:

My Grandpa and Grandma Ellis were here this weekend.

It was fun to go play basketball with my grandpa.

It was great to play cards with my grandma.

It was just fun to spend time and create lasting memories with them both.

I am thankful for the examples they are in my life.

It can't go unsaid with out being thankful for my Grandma Ward as well.

Even though she may not be here.

I have still learned so much from her.

I have great memories that I will never forget.

I will always be thankful for the chance I got to know such an amazing person.  



I am so thankful for the gospel:

I am truly thankful for the gospel in my life.

To be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

It bring me the greatest happiness and joy.

I am thankful for knowlegde of my Heavenly Father.

Of his plan, the love he has for me and to know that I am a daughter of God.

I am thankful for my Savior and all he did for me.

I am thankful for the atonement that I can use it in my everyday life.

I am thankful for a living prophet that leads and guides us.

I am thankful for the temples, I can't wait to go inside one day. 

I am thankful for the chance I have to pray and communicate with my father in heaven.

I am thankful for the priesthood and that I have worthy priesthood holders in my own home.

 

Day 4:

Today I am thankful for teachable moments:

Chet sold his truck and the guy was finally coming to get it in SLC.

He asked if I would follow him in his new truck so he had a way of getting home.

I was super nervous....Why??

#1- I would be driving Chet's new truck....which he got a week ago.

#2- I don't have a lot of experiencing driving to SLC by myself.

Needless to say I am thankful for times like this to teach me.

I don't know why I get so worked up or nervous about silly things like this.

I have learned don't take life so seriously! Think positive thoughts and RELAX!

"learn to laugh at the little things"

Thankful project

I ran across this Thankful Project on another blog.
I love this idea and want to give it a shot.
Every day you just post something your thankful for.
Easy enough for me :)
I know I am starting a few day late so I will just skip through to day 3
Day 3:

 I'm so thankful for Chet.

I don't think that is a suprise to anyone.

He truly is the the #1 thing I am most thankful for in my life. 

I am the happiest I have ever been and every day just gets better.

He bring out the best in me, makes me laugh, pushes me to face fears and to truly know what love is.

He works so hard, always so determined and never gives up.

I look up to him and have become a better person because of his example. 





Happy Birthday Buzz!!

Look who just turned 12!!

 I can't believe how big Bryce is and the person he is today.

He is my birthday buddy (both born in Nov.)

He always knows how joke around and makes me laugh.

Love you Buzz!!

We had a small birthday party tonight cause were having one with the whole fam on Sunday.

In our house we get to choose our favorite meals to have for our b-day dinner.

Bryce wanted to have sheppard pie,a fruit salad and pop.

He is big into planes so he really wanted an airport cake.

 My mom out did herself with this cake.

He loved it!!!