Sardines & Cupcakes

It's been said multiple times today, how nice it is not having to take Tyson back to the airport tonight :).

We had a fun, chill day of relaxing and seeing my family for a bit.

Sam, Al, & Steve

Mad & Tys

I would have loved to have enjoyed mama's chili and corn bread, but was too nervous to eat the chili still; don't need anything getting stuck in the empty holes in my mouth.

Haha love my chubby cheeks 

But after some yummy cheesecake, Ry & Mad opened their Christmas gifts since they leave this weekend for Texas.

                      I made them this....

Another idea from Pinterest that kept me busy while Tyson was gone.

Turned out pretty cute i thought, but I also let them know I wouldn't be completely heart broken if they didn't use it either ;)

After they opened their gifts, we watched the 2011 Family DVD. . . I really wish I knew how to post the videos I make online, but I haven't reached that level of geek yet - one day!

It turned out SO good and the family loved it too! They keep telling me to turn it into a business; but like my other hobbies, I think it would suck the fun out of it for me if it turned into a "job".

After enjoying our year in pictures (and video accompanied by music), we started playing one of our new favorite games... Sardines.

This game is so much fun at my mom's house. It's always completely dark, silent, and the creepy fog outside tonight was a nice addition ;).

My mom is the funniest because she can't help but giggle when she's found the group lol. SUCH a fun game!

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We're back at the apartment though, ready for a new week of work and responsibilities :p. I've really enjoyed my 4 day weekend, relaxing, and being a wife again.

Even whipped up some of Tyson's favorite cupcakes when I got home...

Such a great weekend! Can't wait for more holiday fun for the next couple of weeks :D 

Oh yeah, I'm married!

Tys is officially home for good as of 10:45 PM Thursday night! 

He looks a lot smaller than when he left; but that's because he's about 25-30 pounds lighter lol. Not only did he sweat off about 10 pounds his first couple of weeks in AZ, but breaking his leg didn't help either. I personally think he looks really good and NORMAL lol. I don't need my guy all big and meaty; love him just the way he's meant to look :)

Thought I would make him a "Welcome Home" banner since I was pretty out of it from getting my wisdom teeth out that day.

I didn't give myself enough time to make it, so the details aren't where I was hoping they'd be.

But I learned how to make these fans! A little tough but so cute

It's been really nice having him around and knowing I don't have to take him to the airport tomorrow. However, after he finally finished unpacking this morning, it really made me/us realize that we definitely need a second room. It's getting a little to cozy in this place lol.

Definitely gotta get back into a married routine. We've been apart longer than we've been married so picking up wifey duties is a work in progress again :).

I just feel bad because my mouth has been making me so drowsy all weekend, but Tys has been a trooper just watching Lost and playing his games while I nap. I've tried not having to take any pain meds, but even half a pill has me zonked out in 15 minutes.

Not to mention, I am absolutely SOOO sick of soft foods! I feel like I've been eating baby food all weekend and it's definitely gotten old.

We're gonna hit up Josh's basketball games tonight down at Orem High; I'm excited to go back to the field house to the old stompin grounds - still so weird it's been almost 5 years since we graduated.

And tomorrow we're doing a mini-Christmas day since Ryan & Madison will be in Texas over Christmas visiting her dad. Can't wait to watch the DVD and play some Hide-and-Go-Seek :)

Hope everyone has a fun weekend!

Take My Picture Mom!!

I had my bottom two wisdom teeth taken out my senior year in high school but was told the uppers were too far up to go digging for so I would have to wait. Well, my wait ended today.

I'm actually glad they are finally out! I have been teething for a few months now and it's painful! I will do my best to remember that when my future kids are teething and try not to get too irritated with the cries lol.

I show up to the oral surgeon at 8:30, we wait, they walk me back at 8:45. "You might want to have my mom ready by my side before you wake me up, I have a tendency to cry for her when I'm coming out of anesthesia." haha I must have some sub-conscious thought that my mom is going to abandon me, which is extremely weird because she's ALWAYS been by my side no matter what.

Tie my upper arm off, slip a needle in, "Hi Dr. Christensen." "You nervous?" "Yeah, a bit." "This is gonna be a breeze. Let me just slip the anesthetic in... let me know when you start feeling woozy." "Okay."
Nurse: "I'm gonna give you a little oxyge.........."

That was it lol. I seriously do not remember waking up, getting in a wheelchair, being wheeled to the car, getting into the car, waiting for my mom to get some groceries, or the drive home.

However, my mom told me that when I woke up, I was requesting (demanding in her words) that she take pictures of me! lol. Really? Coherent me would never had requested that under the circumstances lol.

So... here are a couple from my requested photo shoot lol

Like really???... gauze and all.... I couldn't even get both eyes to open or focus??? lol 

"Take another one mom!"

And here... I couldn't even open both eyes??? hahahaha WOOOOWW. One of my better moments! 

Apparently not only was I demanding pictures be taken, but I told her to send them to Ryan, Tys, and who knows who else lol.... Apologies if anyone received these lol 

After a little R&R, some mashed potatoes, and sorbet, I am good to go and drove back to the apartment to wait for Tyson to get home tonight! 

Upper wisdom teeth removals are definitely 100% better than the bottoms. 

Haha hope you enjoyed the photo shoot! ;) 

1 Year Anniversary

I have officially been working at CompHealth for 1 year today! 

I just had my name changed last week, gimme a break ;)

That's a big deal for someone who has only had summer jobs and graduated from college 1 year and 2 days ago! 

This has been such an amazing company to work for and I hope I'm here for many more to come :).

And yes... we make fun of this genie logo constantly that marketing came up with lol

Lots of awkward poses around the office lol

This job has taught me SO many things in just one year. When I first started, I remember crying to my mom because I never thought I would ever catch on to what I was supposed to be doing 40 hours a week. And now, I just applied for a mini-promotion as a Senior Business Partner. Even if i don't get the position, there's always next time :)

I also love that I have communication with Dr.'s every single day. It's not so fun when they call yelling at you, but some of them are so hysterical and have so many stories and thoughts they just have to tell someone lol.

I work with the most amazing and fun people too. I really do enjoy coming to work every day because of them.

My co-workers even threw me a Bridal Shower in April!

Shower

Advice for the Bride

So cute

Michelle and Jon performing a "Stewart" skit for me (MadTV)

Speaking of Michelle...

She has been the BEST cubie buddy to sit next to! She goes to the U and she's a couple years older than me, but we seriously laugh half the day because we act so retarded together lol. We're so much a like and it's so fun having someone next to me who is maybe even more anal retentive than I am.

We also know how to have fun constantly around here (once our work is done of course) ;).

Boss makeover day

Halloween

Christmas

Stewart & his mom

Between, dressing up, looking up movie quotes, skits, and YouTube, we have quite a blast. We also sit next to the boys in the Housing department and they keep us entertained when we need it too.  

Housing Department

Not to mention I am lucky enough to work with my mama as well! If it wasn't for her I wouldn't even have this amazing job that's providing me and my little family with so many opportunities and benefits.

We got mentioned in this article that was released company-wide for family members that work together at CHG.

Thank you CompHealth, for accepting me and keeping me around long enough to receive a cool award lol

Even Ornaments Bleed Red

My team at work is having a Christmas party Saturday night up in Park City. We drew names at work and we have to get an ornament for whoever we drew.

I figured I would be okay posting this early since my Manager doesn't look at my blog (no facebook). She is a HHUUGGEE University of Utah fan! You'd be shocked to see some of the things she does to her home, yard, what she wears, her tailgating trailer, and even her restaurant Wing Nutz in Draper is decked out in Ute gear too lol.

Obvious idea for what to get her, but of course I had to craft SOMETHING!  :)

Bought a plain ornament from the Red Zone in Sandy . . . .

The one I bought came with a "U" on it

. . . . and added my little touch to it with whatever I could scrounge up in my crafting supplies and came up with:

buttons, feather, rhinestone, pearls, 

double-sided tape & glitter for the stripe

* I put the feathers down to the side to represent the U of U drum logo :) 

I thought it turned out pretty festive and I think she'll really like it. 

**Beware of the 'glitter on double-sided tape' technique; I brushed the glitter on with a small paint brush and crafted over paper towels to catch the fallen glitter. I also used a lint roller brush to pick the excess feathers and glitter of the table and myself :)

Good-Bye Mesa!

I was finally able to meet up with my bestie for her birthday dinner. We had a yummy dinner at Happy Sumo with lots of laughing and heart to hearts; even though (sadly) months go by without seeing each other, whenever we meet up, nothing is ever different between us.

We suck epically at taking pictures though - next time :).

But here is a pic of her birthday gift I made a while ago. "L" for my Leinani :) 

wrapped gray yarn, felt flowers, rhinestones

Love you Nans!! You'll always be ma guuuuurrrllll :)

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Finally had my LAST trip to Mesa!! WOOT WOOT!!! It's about time!

And as usual, we did a whole lotta nothin all weekend and I loved it. Lots of football, TV, food, & 79 cent slushies :).

We ate at iHop every weekend we were down there. I'm obsessed with crepes lol. Tyson says Santa may be getting me a crepe maker :D. I can't wait to make ice cream crepes too! MMMMmmmm

While we waited for the Costco Tire Service Center to work on his flat tire, Tys wanted to hit up the free samples everywhere lol. He enjoyed it a bit more than I did; I was busy lookin for some office chairs to sit in.

Leaving La Quinta for the last time! 

Saying bye at the airport

The only sad part of leaving Mesa this time, is that I won't be seeing Tys until next Thursday. But it's okay because it just means he's home for good!

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I flew home a bit earlier yesterday because it was my mama's birthday! After she picked me up from the airport, we all met at Market Street for dinner.

My mom is seriously the most amazing person I know and everyone who meets her just loves her. She is my best friend and has raised me and Ryan to be great kids, friends, and spouses. I love her to pieces!!

Happy 51st Mama! You definitely get better lookin with age :)

Holiday Decor

Like I mentioned in my last post, my mom requested 2 more gold trees for her table setting for the holidays.

Gold fabric paper and gold stretchy ribbon

Added buttons to help hide where the paper meets

White cone, gold sheer ribbon, stretchy smaller gold ribbon, gold tree garland

I LOVE the way they turned out :)

THANK YOU HOBBY LOBBY & PINTEREST

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My mom also requested a table runner for her birthday that she could use for the holidays. I'm leaving to Mesa for the weekend so I gave it to her early :)

Ended up being 23" x 84"

It's reversable too! :)

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OFF TO MESA FOR THE WEEKEND!

BYEEEE