THEY'RE ALL SO CUTE.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Christmas Pictures
Caroling :)
Waiting to open presents- 23 people and counting... 
The Nativity Pagent with Nate's Family.
Shelly LOVED her new sewing machine.Friday, December 26, 2008
Randomness
Since there's not much else I can do today besides watch TV, I feel like I'm getting blog insanity, and I can't stop posting. Here are some thoughts I've had lately, or things people have said...
Comments
Rachel Demille: Are you getting something sparkly for Christmas? Me: I'd better not! I'm "official engagement" shy and it had better not happen for a long time. (Good job Nate, he's catching my vibes.)
Rick Grandy: What, you're dating someone and you didn't even have to call off an engagement or drop a mission call? Who knew. Me: Hey, I only broke up with ONE guy thank you very much, the others were either mutual, or mostly it was THEIR idea! And yes, miracle of miracles, I almost feel like a normal person in a dating relationship, without all the extra drama involved.
Katie Neil left a message on my phone: "Are you engaged? You'd better be! Don't let that freak you out, because he's a good man." Me: Shoot, it was just a message and I couldn't reply. I guess I'll have to call her back.
My Thoughts
The Word Boyfriend: I just don't like that word. It reminds me too much of being in second grade with people passing notes that say, "will you be my boyfriend?" This has, of course made it interesting when people try to figure out what to call "us." "Special friend" is even worse than boyfriend, but my cousin came up with the funniest one: "oh, so it's acquaintance that you happen to be holding hands with?" I usually just say, "this is the guy I'm dating."
Official Engagements: As stated above, and probably a million times to everyone around me- I can almost handle the idea of marriage, but planning a reception/luncheon/pictures/open-house about sends me into a panic attack. I've already planned that stuff, as well as a future with someone, and I am too burnt out to think about it. I have seriously warned my family that they might get a two week notice if I get married. Others have suggested eloping, and I would love it, except for the fact that my family would shoot me! I think if it ever comes to that again, I'll just show up and someone else can plan it all. OK, I do have an idea of what I want, but it's nothing that others would do... The title of wedding planner is up for grabs, anyone interested? Of course for some unknown future date, maybe. I'm still in the mindset that I don't see how anybody actually goes through with it. Maybe I should keep working on the idea of hope and faith!
Two "looks": I'm sure I'm not the only one in the world, but I have a cute look and a "swamp witch" look. When I go to work in the mornings, I wear grubby clothes, pony tail, no make up and glasses (I just cook and clean, who dresses up for that?). In the afternoons, I usually have my hair down, contacts, make up, and cute-r clothes. I was just thinking that some people only see my in the swampwitch look- like those I exercise with... and others have the great honor to see me in both! I swear my swampwitch look is more popular, at least lately since I'm still in the recovery mode from last week's sickness. There are people in this world that I've never seen in swampwitch mode. Is it just that they refuse to go out in public like that, or are they really always cute and adorable? Kudos to all of you adorable people, especially if you don't work hard at it! The rest of us just might show up in ugly clothes (especially when my teenage sisters are gone and don't oversee my attire), and *gasp* no make up!!! I hope you can deal with it.
Comments
Rachel Demille: Are you getting something sparkly for Christmas? Me: I'd better not! I'm "official engagement" shy and it had better not happen for a long time. (Good job Nate, he's catching my vibes.)
Rick Grandy: What, you're dating someone and you didn't even have to call off an engagement or drop a mission call? Who knew. Me: Hey, I only broke up with ONE guy thank you very much, the others were either mutual, or mostly it was THEIR idea! And yes, miracle of miracles, I almost feel like a normal person in a dating relationship, without all the extra drama involved.
Katie Neil left a message on my phone: "Are you engaged? You'd better be! Don't let that freak you out, because he's a good man." Me: Shoot, it was just a message and I couldn't reply. I guess I'll have to call her back.
My Thoughts
The Word Boyfriend: I just don't like that word. It reminds me too much of being in second grade with people passing notes that say, "will you be my boyfriend?" This has, of course made it interesting when people try to figure out what to call "us." "Special friend" is even worse than boyfriend, but my cousin came up with the funniest one: "oh, so it's acquaintance that you happen to be holding hands with?" I usually just say, "this is the guy I'm dating."
Official Engagements: As stated above, and probably a million times to everyone around me- I can almost handle the idea of marriage, but planning a reception/luncheon/pictures/open-house about sends me into a panic attack. I've already planned that stuff, as well as a future with someone, and I am too burnt out to think about it. I have seriously warned my family that they might get a two week notice if I get married. Others have suggested eloping, and I would love it, except for the fact that my family would shoot me! I think if it ever comes to that again, I'll just show up and someone else can plan it all. OK, I do have an idea of what I want, but it's nothing that others would do... The title of wedding planner is up for grabs, anyone interested? Of course for some unknown future date, maybe. I'm still in the mindset that I don't see how anybody actually goes through with it. Maybe I should keep working on the idea of hope and faith!
Two "looks": I'm sure I'm not the only one in the world, but I have a cute look and a "swamp witch" look. When I go to work in the mornings, I wear grubby clothes, pony tail, no make up and glasses (I just cook and clean, who dresses up for that?). In the afternoons, I usually have my hair down, contacts, make up, and cute-r clothes. I was just thinking that some people only see my in the swampwitch look- like those I exercise with... and others have the great honor to see me in both! I swear my swampwitch look is more popular, at least lately since I'm still in the recovery mode from last week's sickness. There are people in this world that I've never seen in swampwitch mode. Is it just that they refuse to go out in public like that, or are they really always cute and adorable? Kudos to all of you adorable people, especially if you don't work hard at it! The rest of us just might show up in ugly clothes (especially when my teenage sisters are gone and don't oversee my attire), and *gasp* no make up!!! I hope you can deal with it.
Man in My Life Tag.
I got this from a friend's blog. It used to be "Husband Tag", but I obviously had to change it a little.
1. Where did you meet? --- On a blind date, a week after I moved home- I guess you could say we met on a hike!
2. How long did you date before you were married?--- hm, I'll have to change this one to How long have you dated? On Dec. 23 it was 4 months.
3. How long have you been married? --- I guess I could change this to how long until you get married? NO CLUE. WE ARE NOT ENGAGED.
4. What does he do that surprises you? --- He brought me flowers after taking the retarded, stupid, all around ridiculous GRE. That was fantastic (the flowers, not the test for grad school).
5. What is his best feature? --- I love his hair, even though he hasn't let me cut it yet.
6. What is his best quality? --- The fact that he'll do anything for anybody. Sometimes he goes to the extreme, just so they'll be happy.
7. Does he have a nickname for you? --- We haven't quite decided on that one yet. We jokingly quote Oscar when Lisa says, "whatever you say, baby!" and Dr. Poole relishes the word saying, "Baby" and they run off all twitter-pated.
8. What is his favorite food? --- Anything with meat :P or chocolate, I definitely agree with this one :D
9. What is his favorite sport? --- Basketball, football, X-box, pretty much anything.
10. When and where was your first kiss? --- It's horrible, but I don't remember! Sometime before now. I just remember that he said he wouldn't kiss me until we'd been dating for months and months, but then the next week he shocked me with a peck on the lips :)
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? --- I'd say hike when it's warm, or cuddle up and watch movies when it's cold.
12. Do you have any children? --- Heck NO! Isn't this a bit pushy? Let's see, what can I change it to? Do you have any... favorite places? Kolob Canyon. The stars are amazing there.
13. Does he have any hidden talents? --- I would say his laugh, but I'm pretty sure you can hear it a mile away, but hidden? Foot rubs. He's exceedingly good at those.
14. How old is he? --- Soooo old, he's 28 as of Dec. 8.
15. Who said I love you first? --- I think it was me. If I remember right, it was after one of our "almost break up days." After a day of being apart and feeling miserable about it, I figured that I loved him, told him so, and we got back together. Ahhh. (he says, "it was so you, most definitely, positively, sure, without a shadow of a doubt.")
16. What is his favorite music? --- The Beatles, and of course the Robinson Family Carolers. lol. He had to listen to us all day yesterday, as well as watch those crazy nieces and nephews of mine.
17. What do you admire most about him? --- Oh my, if giving someone shoulder rubs, feet rubs, medicine/orange juice, wet rags, and a quite place to sleep when they're sick isn't admirable, then I don't know what is! Not to mention driving that said sick person all the way home in a blizzard just to turn around and go back...
18. What is his favorite color? --- I swear I asked him this before... I think it's blue or green, at least in clothes.
19. Will he read this? --- Yes. Nate is a little freaked about blogs because it's here for all to see, so I'll make sure he proof reads it for "embarrassment protection." :D
I will now post this blog because Nate says it's fine. ha ha ha ha
1. Where did you meet? --- On a blind date, a week after I moved home- I guess you could say we met on a hike!
2. How long did you date before you were married?--- hm, I'll have to change this one to How long have you dated? On Dec. 23 it was 4 months.
3. How long have you been married? --- I guess I could change this to how long until you get married? NO CLUE. WE ARE NOT ENGAGED.
4. What does he do that surprises you? --- He brought me flowers after taking the retarded, stupid, all around ridiculous GRE. That was fantastic (the flowers, not the test for grad school).
5. What is his best feature? --- I love his hair, even though he hasn't let me cut it yet.
6. What is his best quality? --- The fact that he'll do anything for anybody. Sometimes he goes to the extreme, just so they'll be happy.
7. Does he have a nickname for you? --- We haven't quite decided on that one yet. We jokingly quote Oscar when Lisa says, "whatever you say, baby!" and Dr. Poole relishes the word saying, "Baby" and they run off all twitter-pated.
8. What is his favorite food? --- Anything with meat :P or chocolate, I definitely agree with this one :D
9. What is his favorite sport? --- Basketball, football, X-box, pretty much anything.
10. When and where was your first kiss? --- It's horrible, but I don't remember! Sometime before now. I just remember that he said he wouldn't kiss me until we'd been dating for months and months, but then the next week he shocked me with a peck on the lips :)
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? --- I'd say hike when it's warm, or cuddle up and watch movies when it's cold.
12. Do you have any children? --- Heck NO! Isn't this a bit pushy? Let's see, what can I change it to? Do you have any... favorite places? Kolob Canyon. The stars are amazing there.
13. Does he have any hidden talents? --- I would say his laugh, but I'm pretty sure you can hear it a mile away, but hidden? Foot rubs. He's exceedingly good at those.
14. How old is he? --- Soooo old, he's 28 as of Dec. 8.
15. Who said I love you first? --- I think it was me. If I remember right, it was after one of our "almost break up days." After a day of being apart and feeling miserable about it, I figured that I loved him, told him so, and we got back together. Ahhh. (he says, "it was so you, most definitely, positively, sure, without a shadow of a doubt.")
16. What is his favorite music? --- The Beatles, and of course the Robinson Family Carolers. lol. He had to listen to us all day yesterday, as well as watch those crazy nieces and nephews of mine.
17. What do you admire most about him? --- Oh my, if giving someone shoulder rubs, feet rubs, medicine/orange juice, wet rags, and a quite place to sleep when they're sick isn't admirable, then I don't know what is! Not to mention driving that said sick person all the way home in a blizzard just to turn around and go back...
18. What is his favorite color? --- I swear I asked him this before... I think it's blue or green, at least in clothes.
19. Will he read this? --- Yes. Nate is a little freaked about blogs because it's here for all to see, so I'll make sure he proof reads it for "embarrassment protection." :D
I will now post this blog because Nate says it's fine. ha ha ha ha
Procrastination
I just got on my blog and realized that I haven't posted for almost a month. What can I say it's the holidays!!!
Anyway, I'm sitting here feeling grouchy and bummed because I was sick all through Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Christmas Night, and today. The only difference is that now I have a sore throat and swollen glands added to the fever/chills/headache/upset stomach I've had (they take turns, how thoughtful). But I did come up with something great about being sick during Christmas: I couldn't eat much, so instead of gaining 10 lbs, I think I've lost weight :)
I realized once again, that people/families treat sickness differently. I spend part of the holiday with Nate's family, and they were very thoughtful. They let me sleep in this closed off room, Nate rubbed my feet and refilled the wetness (how do you say that?) of the washrag for my face when I had a 102 fever, and then he piled coats and a blanket on me when I was chilled... At my family's house, I was still expected to sing for the CD (I guess I expected it of myself too), and there really wasn't a quiet place in Kathy's house (it's big so we were there instead of my mom's) because there's 7 grand kids running around now. I finally decided to just go home and sleep, but there was a blizzard and the electricity was off at my house :'( I think the philosophy for my family has always been to leave the sick one alone, so I definitely felt spoiled at the Bull-Porter's. How sweet.
Besides the sick part, Christmas was pretty fun. I've never lived close to a significant other's family, so opening presents twice in the same day was exciting. It was a long day because Nate's family got up at 6, and my family started opening at 11, but in the past it's been a week long event. My family would celebrate on a different day, so we'd have two Christmas Eves and two Christmases, then the Scott Family New Year's Party... Doubled on the same day wasn't so bad.
All in all I was very spoiled. Did you know that people give clothes for Christmas? I love it. That's one more difference between my family and probably the rest of the world. All of us have such different tastes that I don't think we trust each other with that. But all of the presents were too much. I definitely enjoyed being around everybody as well, pictures to come. Thankfully my bad mood didn't start until today!
Anyway, I'm sitting here feeling grouchy and bummed because I was sick all through Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Christmas Night, and today. The only difference is that now I have a sore throat and swollen glands added to the fever/chills/headache/upset stomach I've had (they take turns, how thoughtful). But I did come up with something great about being sick during Christmas: I couldn't eat much, so instead of gaining 10 lbs, I think I've lost weight :)
I realized once again, that people/families treat sickness differently. I spend part of the holiday with Nate's family, and they were very thoughtful. They let me sleep in this closed off room, Nate rubbed my feet and refilled the wetness (how do you say that?) of the washrag for my face when I had a 102 fever, and then he piled coats and a blanket on me when I was chilled... At my family's house, I was still expected to sing for the CD (I guess I expected it of myself too), and there really wasn't a quiet place in Kathy's house (it's big so we were there instead of my mom's) because there's 7 grand kids running around now. I finally decided to just go home and sleep, but there was a blizzard and the electricity was off at my house :'( I think the philosophy for my family has always been to leave the sick one alone, so I definitely felt spoiled at the Bull-Porter's. How sweet.
Besides the sick part, Christmas was pretty fun. I've never lived close to a significant other's family, so opening presents twice in the same day was exciting. It was a long day because Nate's family got up at 6, and my family started opening at 11, but in the past it's been a week long event. My family would celebrate on a different day, so we'd have two Christmas Eves and two Christmases, then the Scott Family New Year's Party... Doubled on the same day wasn't so bad.
All in all I was very spoiled. Did you know that people give clothes for Christmas? I love it. That's one more difference between my family and probably the rest of the world. All of us have such different tastes that I don't think we trust each other with that. But all of the presents were too much. I definitely enjoyed being around everybody as well, pictures to come. Thankfully my bad mood didn't start until today!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Weekend on Ice.
For Nate's Birthday (Dec. 12), we went to a hockey game and ice skating. He was hilarious! It was just like seeing a little kid at Christmas, especially when the BYU Hockey Players got in fist fights with the Aggies :) I always appreciate any team that beats BYU, and Utah State won 4 to 0. Wahoo!
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