I'm really starting to like it here!!

Jonathon, Alexis, and I went on a 4-wheeler ride tonight and it was such a beautiful night! It was a little bit windy but still not cold enough to really have to get bundled up.. A small jacket is still enough! I forgot to take my camera and I am so mad.. The sunset was absolutely gorgeous.. and it made me realize how much I actually like living down in this area.. Of course I LOVE living by Lake Powell.. But sometimes it's frustrating to not be able to just drive down to a grocery store.. I think sometimes I let myself complain about living in such a small town.. But I've really come to like living in Ticaboo.. Not necessarily the "town" Ticaboo.. But this area!! I will really really miss it when we go back up north.. It is so neat to be able to hop on the 4-wheeler and go for a ride, right in your back yard.. It's so quiet and peaceful here.. and I've really enjoyed getting to know the people in this area.. I love our little branch.. and I really enjoy being a primary teacher!! It's also nice to walk across the street and have friends and family here!!!

Bubbles.. Bubbles.. Bubbles..

One of Lexi's new favorite things to do.. Is blow bubbles.. She always wants to go outside and blow bubbles!! Luckily it hasn't been too cold in Ticaboo yet!

Halloween Party!

We had such a great time at the Halloween Party!! And there was a great turn out!! Our branch doesn't have to many people.. But luckily there are quite a few kids!! So it was so much fun to get to see them all dressed up!! I think all the kids costumes were so cute! We played lots of games.. Like bobbing for apples! (Jonathon did a great job!) We had a marshmallow eating contest.. Alexis won her challenge!! I didn't know she was such a great marshmallow eater!! I on the other hand did not do so good.. Every time I'd go to get another marshmallow I gagged!! It was disgusting..

There was a balloon popping contest for the kids.. And they also had a bean bag toss!! They even did the fishing game.. and got some cool prizes!! Everyone had a great time.. Thanks Sheleen, Justin, and Aria for having us!

All dressed up and ready for the Party!!

Alexis was able to wear her Hallween costume a little bit early! Our cousin Sheleen, Justin, and Aria had a Halloween party last night! Alexis had a great time getting her face painted and wearing her Kitty Costume!! She looked adorable!! I had to get lots and lots of pictures!!

Hanging out at home..

She couldn't help but smile!!


At home trying not to smile for the camera!!

She always looks through this window when it's almost time for daddy to come home!

Waiting for her daddy to get home....

Playing Dress Up!

Lately Lexi has really started to like playing dress-up.. and usually she does it when we are up north and has her Aunt Shanea dress her up! Well I got her a little cheerleader outfit and a princess one the other day at the Dollar Store.. Well we started playing dress up last night and she wanted to keep playing.. So I came across some dresses that Jonathon's mom had given her.. That don't quite fit yet.. So we had such a great time playing! Every outfit she put on she'd go out and show Jonathon.. She had the biggest smile on her face.. And would come back in and smile big for the camera!! She was so cute.. We had such a great time.. I'll have to get some more dress up stuff soon!! After she'd done the cheerleader and princess I thought about getting the camera.. So I'll have to get pic's of those sometime!

Another Playdate!

Alexis had another playdate yesterday! This time we went to Kori Slaters house.. Her husband is the Branch President.. and she has three little girls! Tonya, Mialee, and Nixon were there.. and Sheleen and Aria came too! It was a lot of fun and we got to hang-out with some ladies from our branch! Here are just a few pic's of Lexi.. And one with Mialee!

Dorky Me!

I forgot to tag people.. On the "8 things list" So if you guys read this.. I tag Keri, Summer, Tonya, and Sheleen!!

I've been tagged by Erin!!

The "8 things list" Tag

8 movies I like to watch...
1: The Pursuit of Happiness
2: Just Married
3: The Notebook
4: Dumb & Dumber
5: Serendipity
6: Pearl Harbor
7: Titanic
8: Seasons of Dawson Creek!

8 Things that happened Yesterday...
1: Went to church with my family!!
2: Made french dips for my mom & brother
3: Drove to Monticello..
4: Watched a good show (can't remember the name) at my grandma's..
5: Watched a little bit of "Over the hedge" with Alexis!
6: I talked to my hubby on the phone!
7: I colored with Alexis..
8: I went to sleep with Alexis and her baby doll.. that just had to sleep right by us!

8 Favorite Places to Eat..
1: Red Lobster
2: Olive Garden
3: Applebees
4: Sizzler
5: Panda Express
6: Chillies
7: Tuccanos
8: Chuck-A-Rama

8 Things I'm Looking Forward to...
1: Halloween..
2: Going up north on Jonathon's next week off!
3: My mom and brother coming this weekend..
4: Thanksgiving with Jonathon's family!
5: Christmas with my family!
6: Kelly's baby shower!
7: Kelly's baby girl!!
8: Being an Aunt for the first time!!

8 Things on my Wish List...
1: Getting Pregnant..
2: A new bedroom set!
3: For Kelly to have a healthy little girl..
4: That my husband will always be safe at work!
5: That we'll always have fun family vacations once a year!
6: For us all to be healthy and happy..
7: My mom to get her kitchen appliance set!!
8: For my husband to be able to start the business he wants and be very happy and successful.. doing whatever he chooses!

Home SWEET Home!!

Alexis and I got to go to Monticello yesterday.. because Kelly had her doc. appointment today.. I love love love going home to Monticello.. Because I love the feeling I get everytime I walk into my old house.. My mom has her home decorated SO CUTE.. and there are lots of family pic's and childhood memories there, that always come back to me.. When I'm at my parent's house I feel so relaxed.. and so comfortable!! My mom always makes something yummy everytime we are there!! Alexis has such a good time.. and loves to get cuddly in my mom's bed and watch movies!!
Another great part about Monticello is Grandma Josie.. Her house is always so cozy and warm.. I love being able to just go over and have all of us girls hang-out and visit.. Monticello is a-lot colder than Ticaboo is right now.. but fall is one of my most favorite time of year.. I didn't get to take any pic's because I didn't take my camera.. But I just wanted to write a little something.. Thanks for letting us stay Mom! We love you!

Making Brownies!

For dinner one night.. Alexis helped her Aunt Crystal make brownies.. She had a blast helping mix everything and afterwards got a yummy treat!!