February!

I know I do this everytime..where it's been a month since i've blogged & I tell you that I need to be better at updating. BUT-I have excuses this time! I have been super-duper busy with work AND school...so i'm always crammed with homework. I barely have time for anything. I'm glad I finally have a few minutes though to give a small updatizzle.

Well January 10th was our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Wahoo! We made it! This past year has been awesome & i'm so grateful for all the growing experiences we've had and how great we work as a couple. I'm so thankful for such a wonderful husband. Love him forever.

As far as the new place goes, I absoutely love our location. We are so close to all the fun stuff. We're just 5-1o mintues from the Zoo, Tempe Towne Lake, Mill Ave, Scottsdale Fashion Square, Camelback & Squaw peak mountains, First Fridays, Suns' Games & more! There is always stuff to do. Not that we have time for it. But if we do, it's just right there & we don't have to sit there for hours saying, "what do you want to do?", "I don't know, what do YOU want to do?". You know how that goes! haha. We are still unfamiliar to people our ward. No callings yet, but i'm sure we'll get some soon. That will definately help people get to know us.

Two weeks ago I CHOPPED MY HAIR OFF! I just had to do it. I was bored with long blonde hair. I like to try to new looks too. Landon likes long blonde hair, but when he saw my new due (do?) he LOVED IT! Here's a couple pics---

Also two weeks ago, Landon went to work one morning & there was this dog hanging around his shop. He fed it & the dog ended up following him around the rest of that day. The next morning, the dog was waiting on the doorstep of Landon's shop...just waiting for his "new master" that he had chosen! The dog wouldn't go away. So Landon fell in love with his new Buddy. We didn't know what to do with him. I wanted to bring him here but a dog that big wouldn't work for us in our apartment. He'd get no running room & we aren't home very much. So we begged Landon's parents to take him :) . Actually we just kind of dropped him off there & said they had to keep him for us! Haha. But we love him. He's such a cute boy! His name's Buddy. He's so nice...he's like a chow/husky mix it seems. Probably about 2 years old-he's still got puppy instincts. Anyway. Here's our new doggy.

Lastly, & this is BIG. It might be too soon to say anything but we really cannot keep our mouth shut. YOU PROBABLY HAVE ALREADY GUESSED. But ill tell the story anyway. So a couple weeks ago I thought "hm.. I think Mr. Happy was supposed to show up a week ago". But I didn't think too much of it. The following Monday night I had a crazy dream that I took a pregnancy test & it was positive. So when I woke up the next morning. I just had to go count on the calendar exactly how many days late I was. I was 8 days late already! So I took 3 dollar store tests. All came out positive. That afternoon we wanted to confirm so we bought two $20 dollar ones at CVS..both came out positive. So what to ya know-we're pregnant! I'm probably only about 6 weeks along so hopefully everything goes well. We feel so blessed for this opportunity & are excited for the new adventure. The nausea has already hit & i'm feelin pretty nasty but I know in the end it will be worth it! I pray all goes well with it.

Well that's pretty much it. Have a great week-or month-everybody!

It's January 2010 ?!

It's really gross that's it's already 2010. I freaked out at work when I wrote the date..is it normal to write 1-5-10? Or should it be 1-5-2010? I feel like it should be 2010?? Cause what if 50 years from now they look back at records and they see 1-5-10? That could mean..January 5th, 1910, or 2010, or 1810...you get the idea. It IS a big deal to me. Not really, just don't know what's normal.

Anywho, I guess since my pictures upload backwards timewise, i'll blog starting from the most recent events taking place in our life. Last Saturday (January 2nd) we went shooting with my mom, dad & brother Jarom. Here are our highlight pics from that adventure...this gun was amazing. I want one.

New year's eve we went down to the Mill Ave block party & paid the disgusting $20 a person to basically just people watch! It was tons-o-fun despite the amount of money. Landon's friend Paul went with us. Here we are at midnight with the confetti flying all around us.
From Christmas day until the Monday after we (the Lowe side) went up to Boise to visit Landon's sister Brittney & her husband who live up there. It was an awesome trip! Our main event was a snowmobiling trip to a "hot springs"! It was worth the cold ride to a warm hot tub in the middle of nowhere. Definately one of the coolest things i've ever done. I wish I would have gotten more pictures, but here we are just outside the hot springs.

Us up early in the morning ready to ride!

We spent Christmas morning with my family (and Christmas vacation with the Lowes). We spent the night Christmas Eve & woke up like little children to gather around the tree. It was fun - I love feeling like a kid Christmas morning! haha. Our main gifts...Landon got xm radio & I got a sewing machine! I am going to become crafty sewing woman. I've already made a couple headbands (don't congratulate me I know i'm genius) and am starting a project to make baby shoes for my neice & nephew.

We finally moved to our new place & despite our unsurity we absolutely love it. It's perfect for us. It's brand new, we're the first ones living here. It's super nice & we have all the retail you can think of surrounding us!

I still can't get over the fact that it's 2010 already. That makes me feel old. Just looking at the number "2010" looks so futuristic & far off. Happy New Year! Dont forget to make your list of goals!

Don't You Love It?!

Don't you love fall?! Even though the leaves don't really change in Arizona, it's still beeaaauuttiiffulll outside! I love this time of year. So many things to ponder, so many things to be GRATEFUL for. I'm just so grateful to have 21 years of life so far. It's been the best. I feel so blessed by all the experiences i've had thus far. And there are so many more adventures to come...I cannot wait for what the Lord has in for Landon and I next!

Well, last Tuesday my niece and nephew (Addison & Rigdon) were born! They are the most adorable little babies ever! I love them! I'm so grateful for this addition to our family, and so happy for Tausha & Gates. They have started a gorgeous family. Here I am holding Rigdon.. (we couldn't get any pictures with Landon & the babies cause he was all dirty from work...so he couldn't hold them :( )

I officially have the title of "aunt"

Both babies & I
Furthermore, Sunday (the 15th) was my 21st birthday. Saturday Landon & I celebrated by having a day that revolved around whatever I wanted to do (that's our birthday tradition). This consisted of : breakfast in bed, a farmer's market, yard sale browsing, lunch at Wendy's, boot shopping (which we did buy a way cute pair as a gift), visiting the Humane Society, eating ribs, more shopping, and seeing the Michael Jackson "This Is It" movie (fantastic, by the way!). Overall, it was a great birthday. Landon was very sweet :).

Sunday we had a family dinner with my family & In-laws...and Sarah, Casey, & best cousin Kenny! It was great. A lot of fun. Good food & games. Thank you family for loving me these past 21 years! I know you HAVE to but seriously you're all the best. Love you guys.

The families

Well, that's the main news... we're still trying to figure out what exactly we're going to do when our lease is up. We're not 100% set on anything yet. We can't make up our mind.

I want to share something magnificent with you. I've watched this video a few times, and it just makes me so happy. It humbles & motivates me to do my best. I want you to watch it. You will love it. It makes me so grateful for this gospel, and so grateful for a Lord that allows & encourages improvement..in every aspect of our lives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snAjZ8mfoYw

I dont know how to put a video from youtube on here..soo...sorry. Just click the link, watch it. Watch it as often as you cant. I try to in the mornings...when I do it changes my ENTIRE perspective for the rest of the day. It makes me tear up...I love it so much! I can't say it enough. Watch it!!!

Worst blogger ever!

Man! I really need to get my hiney in gear & be a better blogger!! But honestly, when basically NO ONE comments, its really unmotivating to post anything. That's not a jab at all or anything. :) and i'm definately not butthurt.

Well this HALLOWEEN month wasn't all too crazy but we DID have fun. This included two Suns games already...both preseason, but still bomb.

I hope we can go to more games this season...they are just too awesome!

Well as far as Halloween goes... we carved pumpkins with my family on a Monday night (FHE)...here's how ours turned out...can you tell what it is?!?!

Yup..it's Angel Moroni with a CTR down the side! Haha. We were both kind of dissapointed in this picture because our angel turned out kind of "overweight" looking. But in the end, it turned out great! The reason we chose this idea was this...if you enter a pumpkin carving contest for your ward Trunk er Treat...how can they turn down a spiritually-themed pumpkin? You can't. And that's how I won 3rd place...AND a gift card to Cold Stone!

Halloween night we decided to go out since we live in an apartment and there are barely any trick-er-treaters. So we went to a special Halloween Comedy show in Mesa. It was improv (like the show Who's Line is it Anyway?). It was pretty stinkin' funny. Definately worth it. Afterward we got dessert. YUM.

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Last weekend Landon went to Rocky Pointe Mexico with his friend from our ward to stock up on Z-packs and to just have fun. They made it a 2.5 day trip and enjoyed quad riding, the beach, shopping, going to the ghetto aquarium and EATING. He said that practically all they did was EAT!!! I don't blame him...real Mexican food is DELICIOUS. I was jealous but he made up for it by bringing me home a TON of homemade tortillas!

I've started running twice a week since the weather has been cooler. What is different for me this time is the fact that I can actually run 3 miles no problem! You don't understand how proud of myself I am! I've been running with a girl from our ward and we just RUN...and RUN...and RUN...I feel like a beast. It feels good to get back in shape...especially when i'm doing it in the most beautiful weather!

Lastly, we have made the decision that we are going to move closer to our jobs when our lease is up December 31st. We're not sure exactly the place yet..but we have an idea... Somewhere closer to downtown! North of the 202, between 24th and 52nd street..probably on McDowell, Thomas, Indian School...you get the idea. There really isn't a good reason for us to stay where we are..I mean.. I barely have any good friends in my ward, and ive been in nursery every Sunday. It wouldn't be so bad if I got the chance to go to Relief Society and Sunday School every once in a while. But when you only get only 1 hour of Church every week..it begins to wear on ya, and you need that spiritual nourishment. You really do. I try to keep it up with the every day things like reading, praying, etc...but there's nothin like a good Relief Society or Sunday School lesson. DONT GET ME WRONG...I LOVE NURSERY!! The kids are so fun and cute...it just could be done a little better..like a rotation to where we get to go to class every other week or something! Or MORE people called in there. I promise I'm not just pouting! I'm sure you understand! Trust me, I love those cuties!

Life Update!

Waddahh???!!! K i'm not even going to address the fact that I haven't written forever...I KNOW, okay? I'm slacking! =)

So for Labor Day weekend we went on our "Family Vacation" with my side of the fam up to Williams, AZ! It was a camping extravaganza..and it was a lot of fun! We loved spending our time in the outdoors for a few days. It really does bring you closer to the Lord, cause you are surrounded by his beautiful creations! Our activities included as follows- fishing, shooting, kayaking, eating, napping, playing with the family dogs, and sitting around being lazy. It was great. Here's a few pics

Me attempting to fish..no one caught anything except Tausha !

Landon chopping down a tree...and yes, he really did chop it down!! "Timberrrr"!!!

Landon taking a nap in the kayak! haha

Me, the dog babysitter..and I was freezing..I had just gotten back from kayaking & my sweats were SOAKED

Landon, Me & Nicky cracking up at Moose cause he couldn't figure out how to jump up into the bed of the truck..haha

Returning from my 5 minute mountain bike adventure

Our terrorist tent that my dad let us use..haha

Landon andI had a little bit of fun at Cabelas one night...

Imitating the mountain lion in the background

I tried to look like the deer...I think I did an OK job?

There have been quite a few exciting events in our life! About a month ago, I came home from work and...vvuuaa-la! Landon had bought me a car. My favorite "car" at that too! Don't assume I love cars, cause I don't..I like trucks. But if I were to pick 1 car, it would be this one! It's a blue Chevy Cobalt, '07...low mileage...great deal on it! Thanks for the HUGE surprise babe!

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So I definately quit my job as a caregiver for that elderly lady. I just couldn't take sitting around for hours every single day...My brain has more to give than that. So I worked for my aunt for a few weeks, and then got a job at a Montessori Elementary school as an instructional assistant with preschoolers ages 3-6! I've been here for 3 weeks now, and it's a lot of fun! I have about 26 little kids in my class, and all I do is help them in the classroom all day! My schedule is great, and I love the fact that I get the days off that they do! Like, fall break for instance! Woop woop.

We also bought another gun, and I actually like it. I was too afraid to shoot it the first couple times we went out shooting, but I shot it when we went camping and it was amazing. It's a pistol and it's really loud, but a ton of fun! Saturday Landon went to the gun show and bought me a tazer! It's pink, and will hurt you :) we tested it on his brother Josh. It worked. Don't mess.

Cruisin' Through July

Okay..so somehow all these pics are out of order... cause my computer is retarted , but here's some pics from our Cruise/San Diego trip with the Lowe side!

Boogy Boardin' at the beach Our monstrous ship! The Elation

Hangin with the Mexican Indian man

Sick seashell art

Mexico pride

Sorry for the unorganized post. I'm not sure how to fix it, really. Anyway.. the cruise was fun. It was nice to have a little vacay & relax & be around the family. A cruise once a year would be nice :) Next trip will be with my side of the family in a couple months!

Just a couple more things: Landon went to scout camp in Cali a few weeks ago. He got called to go last minute.. he had a ton of fun taking the boys to 2 temples, kayaking, sailing, playing football for hours on the beach.. and helping them complete 1 whole merit badge. Good job honey. lol. I'm glad you got to go on that vacation.. oops I mean "Scout Camp". :). While he was gone I went to my g-pas funeral (which was cool cause I got to learn a lot about his life that I didn't know about) and hang out at my parents house.

This Saturday we were able to go to my friend Nathan's wedding luncheon & reception. I'm very glad for him! She's so cute & best part is..I set them up! haha. The reception was beautiful, and it was nice to see friends, especially Brandt! :) You're awesome.

This month has been super busy, hopefully in the next couple months things will slow down. We're out car shoppin & i'm on the job hunt. If anyone has any hookups- let us know! Too-da-loo

It's Summer Time!

Well, Summer is in full motion here & we've been having fun when we can! You say, "Expound on that please"...so I will! No problemo. Hmmm okay well a few weeks ago Landon & I house sat for my parents! It was nice to relax & eat someone else's food! One of the days we were there we went & hiked Picacho Peak with Landon's family (we took my parents dog Bugs), then visited the OSTRICH FARM. Oh man. Everyone needs to go there at least once in their life! It's quite the experience to try & literally throw the food into their bowl before they snatch ur hand 1st. It was great. Here's some pics.Bugs on the hike..poor girl we had to carry her most of the way cause she's so small & got worn out Now, I finally went shooting with Landon & his dad one weekend. It's the 1st time I tried our gun & I LOVE IT. I'm pretty good shooting those clay pigeons too. Not as good as Landon though. He seriously is like pro. He destroys every single one. I think he maybe missed 1 out of 20. Good job! I'm gonna try to get that good too! haha.

So I had the opportunity to go to Girls' Camp last weekend. I got called last minute to go up as a "Cabin Mom" (oh man I really dont like that label cause I'm no mom...I tried to get my girls to call me...cabin leader..or cabin friend..or cabin nanny..something other than cabin mom!) anyway..it was TOTALLY AWESOME. I LOVED IT. We really had a ton of opportunities to feel the spirit & grow closer to the Savior. It was great. I hope to keep what I learned in my mind so I can stay motivated! You know how that is. Anyway at first it was hard for me to be up there since I didn't know ANYONE (none of my girls, none of the women in my ward...) so I got real homesick. But after a couple days I was really enjoying just getting close to the Lord & Savior. And I really enjoyed my girls! They are so awesome. Its amazing what you can learn from those young strong spirits.

And lastly. This weekend was the 4th of July! We didn't do anything too crazy. My Grandpa Kennedy is going to pass away any day now (he's been real sick) so we spent the day with family. I'm going to miss him a lot.. he's always been jolly & optimistic especially when he's been sick. But I definately know the bigger picture! It's all part of the plan. Anyway, our time was spent at Hospice, David & Jackie's, and then we watched some lame 10 minute fireworks! But we both had a lot of fun. It was a real good day.

Well we're real excited for our CRUISE in 2 weeks! We're really looking forward to it. Not sure what it will be like but we'll make it fun anyway!