Our last couple months in review...

First and foremost....I CUT MY HAIR!!! I have been obsessed with short hair lately;) So...I took the plunge and cut 7 inches off! Change is always fun, and I love it!!!

New Years Resolution: UPDATE my blog more frequently!!!!;)
Once you start procrastinating, it is

easier to just keep putting it off becasause

the list just gets LONGER and LONGER!...

So long as there are pictures to post, I will

post once a week! There, I said it...now that

it's out there, it will happen! (hopefully;)

Before I go in to all of our holiday details, I just want to say that my applications for the Radiology program are all handed in...now I am just waiting as patiently as I can to hear whether or not they accept me into the program. According to other students I won't hear a thing until April...lovely:(

Christmas

Christmas is always such a great time of year to spend time with family, but it is also the best time of year for church programs, music, food, shopping, movies, ect...I LOVE it!

This year our Mecham family Christmas party was such a blast. We played some HILARIOUS games...a little PG-13 rated, but SO funny! After coming full cirlce, we now have a zillion little kids running around at our Christmas parties like we did when us grandkids were younger, and that makes it so much more fun!

My mom and brothers....;)

I love my Brylee

sis, me, and Nicki
I love my sis!!!

Houston was TERRIFIED of Santa:(

Christmas Eve was busy as always. We made it to Dustin's parents' house to open gifts, to Richfield for dinner/Santa at Grandma Dona's, to Venice to visit at Grandma Linda and Grandpa Clark's, and to Axtell to watch Grandma Neeber open presents.



After all of that, we headed over to mom and Jer's to spend the night. Cole, Heather and Brylee (aka. Bryles) stayed there too, so we had a blast waking up early (like old times) to watch Bryles open presents, and see what Santa brought her!!! It just isn't the same without little ones there, so thanks to them we had a FANTASTIC Christmas morning!

Bry and Grandma and Grandpa

Showin' me her new horse!!!

We aren't exactly morning people...ha ha

Opening presents!!!

His coveralls are a little big...;)

Mom opening presents from Jer!

Bry loved her new toy...

...so did I!!!

Look at that cute face!!!

Giving Uncle Dustin loves!!!

After opening presents, and playing with Bryles' toys, my mom and Jer did as they do every year, and made a YUMMY breakfast! Mmmmm Then we rode over to Kayla and Brady's to see what the kids got!

Had and Houston got a new puppy...GATOR!!!

Love this little guy...look at that outfit!!!

I L.O.V.E this picture!

Brylee's first baby doll!

Kayla got a kareoke machine...YAY!

SLEDDING

We went sledding a couple times the past month. The first time we went with some of my cousins, aunts and uncles on the Mecham side, and the second time it was me, Dust, mom, Jer, and Brady and Kayla's family!!!

Cousins

NEW YEARS EVE

Wow, what a fun, crazy night we had...John and Markell were kind enough to invite us over to their house this year. They also invited one other couple, Matt and Kaycie Dyreng...We had the best time EVER playing all sorts of fun games, having dinner, and LAUGHING!

Markell, Me, and Kaycie

Playing "Zip-Bong"...Hilarious!

Kaycie's face playing the game!...You aren't supposed to laugh so needless to say, I lost every time!

New Year's Eve Kiss!!!

MY BIRTHDAY

I turned 23 on January 2nd. The years are just flyin' by!;) My mom was so sweet and took me shopping, to the movie "Did you hear about the Morgans?" and to dinner!!! It was the best~ Thanks Mamma Ers

VISITORS

My friend Tiff came to visit me during Christmas break! I missed her so much! Before this day I hadn't seen her in a year!!! She is leaving for Iraq in March, and I am SO proud of her! She is such a strong, amazing person! Thanks Tiff for all you do for me, and our country! Love you!

Dave, JaRelle, and little miss Peyton came down so we all went out to dinner at El Mex. Afterwards, us girlies visited while the guys played XBOX...go figure!!!;) They live in Idaho, so it's always fun when they are able to come down!!! Love you guys!!!

Zach and Tiff were coming down for a vet appoitment so they stayed at our house for a night! We never seem to be too great at keeping in touch during the guys' off season for selling, so this was rather monumental for us!;) We went out to eat and....unfortunately for Zach and Tiff, we painted my bedroom! It wasn't in the plans, but after seeing how cool it looks to stain your walls in Zach and Tiff's house pictures, we decided to do it to my bedroom! It turned out GREAT! Thanks guys! I owe you!!!

Sorry Zach!:( ha ha

A week later, Luke took the the guys down to Mesquite for the weekend to relax, golf and get massages. So, Tiff and I decided to get together again...YAY...We had fun just hanging out, eating, shopping (what we do best), and watching movies! It was so much fun to get to see Tiff and her two puppies Brig and Taz!;) Kezi loved the company too!!!;)

Just for the record, we saw them 1 more time a few days later up at their new house in Bountiful! It is so cute, they have done a GREAT job!!!

SCHOOL

School started again January 8th. I am taking Physiology twice a week...the lecture class is 3 hours once a week, and the lab is 2 hours once a week. So far, I am a little overwhelmed, (ok ALOT), but I am going to work my tushy off to get a good grade...it's my last class til I start the Radiology program! WOOT WOOT!

NEPHEWS

Happy Anniversary to Jace and Kim today!!! Jace and Kim decided to go to dinner to celebrate so Dustin and I got to hang out with my ADORABLE nephews! They are always SO good and easy to tend! I laugh so hard at the funny things they say, and at them "trying" to play Dustin's XBOX. They don't understand so whenever they lose they get all excited and shout "I WON, I WON!!!" Ha ha.

Fewww....Next time I will get caught up a lot sooner! Then maybe it won't take me 3 days to blog!!!;)

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BBQ/ NFR

First and foremost....ANATOMY IS OVER!!! Yay for me! I took my final today, and despite difficulties with my tire blowing up on my way to class, I am so happy to be done for good! ...sigh...

I finally have a few things to post...

BBQ

Josh and Allayna came down last Sunday to BBQ. It was delish! We had hamburgers, brats, and Josh's pasta salad;) After dinner, we watched Four Christmases, went for a ride to look at Christmas lights, sat in the hot tub for a little while, and due to overheating, we decided to go to Denny's for some dessert! (and...I won't lie, I ate... again!!!) When we got back to our house, Allayna and I painted our nails and we all visited before Josh and Alley had to head home! Thanks guys for the fun night!!!

NFR

Mom and Jerry invited us again to the NFR this year in Vegas! What a great Christmas present! We were supposed to go down for Saturday nights rodeo thru Tuesday night, but due to a change in my class schedule, we drove down Monday after my class for the last 2 nights. The rodeo is so good every year. We had fun shopping, going to the movie, gambling and eating;)

Arriving at our hotel...

After our first night at the rodeo, we went to the movie The Blind Side. SO.DARN.GOOD! Loved it! Dustin thought since we were the only people in the theater that he could just kick back and relax! ha

We went shopping at Cowboy Marketplace at Mandalay Bay! We found some fun things! I love the fun places to shop during the NFR!

Mom and Jerry! At Cowboy Marketplace!

Dinner at Longhorn Steakhouse





Tip of that hat...

Of course, Dustin gambled...This is him playing Keno when we were out for ice cream after the rodeo;)

And, the end to our trip...Goodbye Vegas, hello -15 degree weather....;(

Can't wait for next year...

TOO MUCH...

One thing that I LOVE about blogging, is your blog is another form of "You!" You can say what you think, how you feel, what you are doing, who you are spending your time with...It says so much about who you really are...No one has to read it, no one gets the oppertunity to judge you (face to face at least), and anyone that spends the time to read it discovers the true "You!" What a spectacular thing...

On that note, I must take a minute to vent: You may scroll past this paragraph if you don't want to hear it! Another great thing about blogging;)
I feel, along with every other student on the planet, BOMBARDED with things to do...I can hardly think straight! I had my Lab Final today, I have quiz AND a TEST tomorrow and Thursday, I need to get my Applications to each hospital and Weber done AND in ASAP, I have a group final Monday, the NFR Monday night and Tuesday night, my class final next Thursday, I have job shadowing to do, and watchbands to keep up on...(not complaining about the last one!!! So much fun!!!) Ahhhhhhhh...Too much! I am trying to keep myself positive and motivated about school, but good grief it is so hard to do sometimes...there, I am finished...thank you!

Now, I just wanted to share that we had a FANTASTIC Thanksgiving this year! I do believe that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday...No one has to buy presents, family and friends get together to talk and reminisce, and everyone takes the time to recognize what they are thankful for in life! I love it!

We had Thanksgiving dinner at my Mom and Jer's this year...SO GOOD! Thanks mom! We ate, watched 4 Christmases (so funny), and ate some more before heading out to Grandma Linda's to see my dad! This is the one holiday he almost always makes it here for! It was so nice to see him;) He was hilarious with my little cousin Kort...they were fighting like Kung Fu Panda!!! ha ha

I will post pictures asap...I didn't have my camera so I have to steal them from Mom first!!!;) Love you all...;)

A few more bands....

Here are couple I made tonight...Enjoy!




Also, watch faces will be here sometime this week or next week...There are some fun ones coming! Some have rhinestones, some are different shapes, and some are the regular rectangle ones! I will post them asap!!!

I have been....

Making Watchbands!;)

Yay! It has taken me a while to accumulate beads, but I finally have got most of them, and started this weekend! I have got 25 done last night, and tonight...fewwww...I have learned A LOT about the "bead business" through this new hobby of mine, and holy moly I could not believe how expensive some beads can be! But boy oh boy it is worth it! They are so fun!!! I wasn't planning on making watchbands or selling them for that matter, but I made some at a party, and FELL IN LOVE...it is so much fun to do! Hopefully you will enjoy them as much as I do! I am simply doing it because I love it!:) If you know of anyone, or if you need one for yourself or as a gift, I am now taking orders! Send me a message, call or text me, and I can have it to you, most likely, that day!

Here are a few pics...







I just wanted to hurry and post them since Christmas is coming up...If you have any preferences on colors, let me know, and I should have it, or I can get it;)...
Watchbands: $20.00
Faces: $10.00
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Thanks and hope you are all having a great day;)

It's in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. -Anthony Robbins

Today, Dustin made the most important decision of his life...He was baptized a member of the church, and I could not be more proud of him. It was so neat to see the power of missionary work in our home, and the great affect it has had on our life! Not just through the Missionaries, but through all of those that have set such a great example for Dustin.

Dustin is such a strong person, and I always knew this day would come! My testimony has grown so much by watching this wonderful person that I have the priveledge to be married to, and to one day be sealed to. I could never tell you how much he has helped me grow as a person physically, mentally and spiritually.

One thing that I admire about Dustin, is he makes decisions that are best for him and for his family. He takes the time to study, and learn about things before he commits. This being the same with the gospel... I have learned so much from him about doing things for yourself despite what others may think. He waited until he was ready, and it made today that much more special...













Us with Bishop Freitas




My mom waited outside in the car so that she could get pictures afterwards!;) Thanks for all you do mom, we lOVE YOU!


Considering the fact that Dustin is EXTREMELY stubborn and wouldn't let anyone come, or let me have a dinner after the baptism, my mom and Jerry were so sweet and took us to lunch at our beloved El Mexi to celebrate;)


Mom and Jer

Bridger and Court were able to join us! We love these two to death, they have been such great friends!


I love you babe, you are such a great example to me, and to everyone around you. I look forward to spending an eternity with you...