tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18485987267088853542024-03-13T20:26:58.670-07:00The Brandon'sDustin. Jessi. Kason.Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-63387272586170541092012-05-30T21:03:00.000-07:002012-05-30T21:06:37.993-07:00The Last Year [in a nutshell]<br />
Well, it turns out I have decided to blog. Which in turn, means, I have a whole year of updating to do. <b>Fair warning:</b> I am almost positive this will be a very long post, so bare with me. I will make it as simple as possible and just try updating the events that occurred month by month.<br />
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A lot of events transpired shortly after my last update. I am unsure as to why I have not had the desire to update this since then, but I am now going to dig back into it and note all the good, bad, and not so fun things that have transpired to this point in my life. Here goes nothing!<br />
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<b>Rest of May 2011</b><br />
*Other than our lovely anniversary we spent in Wilmington, NC, all my wonderful Georgia friends through me a baby shower! I was only 24 weeks pregnant, so it felt really too soon, but it turned out just perfect. My friends that threw it did an incredible job, and it was SO awesome to see so many friends from home. The decorations were fabulous and now most are used in the nursery! A HUGE thanks to Carolyn, Karly, and Ashley who threw it!<br />
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<b>June 2011: </b><br />
*Summer at it's finest! I spent most of these days VERY pregnant, soaking up the sun, and enjoying our Pass of All Passes at 7 Peaks. I am sure I spent at least 2 days a week there, just soaking up the sun and enjoying the last days of freedom while I could.<br />
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<b>July 2011:</b><br />
This month was filled with many UPS, DOWNS, and even more Downs.<br />
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* First UP of the month was our 4th of July family reunion! We are always trying to do 4th of July family events, and I was very pleased with how this one turned out! It was the first one that took place somewhere other than Lake Lanier in Georgia, or at the Beach and I thought it was a success! Dustin's parents were in town during this time, so they were able to experience our family 4th, which I thought was pretty cool. We spent it at Deer Creek and rented a boat, although, I couldn't go on it, everyone else enjoyed it thoroughly! We also went to Park City that evening to watch the fireworks! It was tons of fun!<br />
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*The next big event was my Utah baby shower! Katie, My sister and Tiffany threw me an awesome baby shower and I loved it! It was such a success, and I enjoyed seeing everyone! I was definitely more than ready for little Baby Kason to enter the world!<br />
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*Next comes a couple downs, unfortunately.`Note: Most of you reading this most likely already know the events that occurred, but this is also for journaling purposes :) When my cousins were in town, and we were having yet another day at 7 peaks, I got a phone call from my sister letting me know that things had gotten pretty bad with my Dad. He went in the hospital for a procedure around the 19th of July--none of us knew how serious it was, until we got the calls that it was probably time to make the trip back to Georgia to say our goodbyes to my Dad. This news, was devastating, and I will never forget the feelings I felt this very day. This was one of the hardest decisions I had to make. To go? Or not to go? I was 37 weeks pregnant when I found this information out. I spoke with my Dr. and he advised that I should go, and saw no progress with my pregnancy. So, we chose to go. We left the next day. We drove, seeing as plane tickets were outrageous. We thought we would be there maybe a week. Funeral included, but my Dad decided to hold on longer than expected.<br />
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<b>August 2011:</b><br />
*I must say, August of 2011 was by far the <b>WORST </b>and the <b>BEST </b>month of my entire life. We were still in Georgia come August. My Dad was lingering around and we didn't know what the best choice for us to do was. We were entirely torn. If we had stayed much longer than we had, I would have had to have the baby in Georgia, which financially, was not something we could do. On the other hand, was I to leave, and have to go through the pain of missing his funeral? It was the hardest decision I have ever had to make at that point in my life. But, with thoughtful prayers, and much thought, we knew what we had to do. We had to leave and take care of the baby that was soon coming. So, we bought some plane tickets and got ourselves back to Utah as quickly as possible. At this point, my Dad was still hanging on. He had regained consciousness, and made every one of us very aware of what he wanted at this point. He was ready to move on, and take the next steps towards his salvation. He was sent to Hospice just 3 days before we left. We all said our goodbyes and were on a plane August 12th. The next morning we got the call, that he has passed away the next morning around 3am on August 13th. We all knew it was just a matter or time and were happy that he was finally free from the pain and suffering he had been going through for many years.<br />
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*August 20th, 2011 was his funeral. I was unable to attend due to my baby being due just 9 days later. I again, had to make the choice to stay home, and miss the funeral. My husband, and Mother thankfully stayed back with me and helped me get through that day. The family that was left here celebrated his life by taking a walk up the canyon and doing it our own way. It was a sad day, but we all felt very peaceful and knew we would all see him again shortly. I don't know what I would have done without the knowledge of the gospel and eternal families and for that, I am so grateful.<br />
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*August 29th came rather quickly. I had my Dr's appointment that day, with little progression with my pregnancy, and we went ahead and had my induction scheduled for the following friday. (This was a Monday). I went about my business and attended my first day of class in the Elementary Education program. By the time I had gotten home from class, and Dustin had made me some dinner, I was having full blown contractions every 3-5 minutes and was in the worst pain I had ever experienced. We knew it was then time to make our way to the hospital. I got to the hospital, and had to suffer another 1-2 hours in triage so they could make sure I was progressing before sending me home. Luckily, I was progressing so they admitted me by 11pm and I had my epidural by 11:30. (Thank the heavens). I went about the night in full out labor without feeling a thing. *(including my legs!)*<br />
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*By 9:16 AM on August 30th, 2011 Kason was born. He was 7 lbs 4 oz and 20 inches long. We made the choice to name him Kason Bill Brandon, Bill, after my Dad who just passed. We felt it was appropriate and fit the situation just perfectly. This was by far, the <b>happiest </b>day of my life. Kason was the healthiest little boy, and I was so happy to hold nothing but pure joy in my arms. August 30th, was a VERY good day.<br />
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<b>September 2011</b><br />
* I was finally home with baby. Emotions were run wild at this point. I had a really hard time deciding whether or not I could physically, as well as emotionally, get back to school. I was home with Kason for a week, and thought I had made the decision to just stay home and be a mom. I would start back in January when Kason would be about 4 months old. This sounded good, but then with much thought and prayer, I knew I could do it and get back into school. So, at the last minute that is what I chose to do. I contacted all my teachers, and let them know the situation and they were all very flexible and let me catch up on everything without any problems. This was a good choice.<br />
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*Dustin's parents came just a week after Kason was home and helped me out so much! I was so grateful for their help and the extra sleep I was able to get with them here.<br />
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* Adjusting to being a student with 16 credits, and a new mom, as well as just losing my dad was a lot for me to handle. Going to school, however, really helped me. I was able to get away for just a few hours Monday-Thursday and get back into the swing of life. I missed a total of 2 weeks of school, but it did not take long to get back up on my feet and move forward with life.<br />
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<b>October 2011</b><br />
* School, school, and more school. I was really getting into my major and loving the choice that I made to come back.<br />
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*We had Kason's first Halloween! We didn't do much seeing as Kason was still such a little guy. We dressed him up as a cute little pumpkin! Soon after actual Halloween, Katie threw a Halloween Party and lucky enough my sister was visiting! We all dressed up as the OTH characters! It was most definitely dorky, but we all enjoyed it very much! Kason wasn't even fussy :)<br />
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*Since my sister was in town this week, we chose to have Kason's blessing that Sunday. It was a great little blessing, and turned out so well. Since Kason was such a fussy little guy we were afraid that he may scream during the lesson. Lucky enough he was just perfect! After my friend Katie had a little luncheon prepared for us at the house! It was so nice of them, and we really enjoyed it!<br />
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<b>November 2011</b><br />
* Student Teaching! Finally, my first experience of student teaching had approached. This semester we had been focusing on the upper grades in all of my classes so our student teaching also occurred in the upper grades. I was in a 6th grade classroom at Geneva Elementary in Orem. I had so much fun! It was not at all how I would expect 6th grade to be. I was pretty nervous going into it, but left feeling so happy that I was able to experience that. Still, not a fan of teaching 6th grade, but it definitely made me realize that I really could be happy in any grade. We just student taught for about 3 1/2 weeks up until Thanksgiving.<br />
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*Dustin's sister and husband came into town for Thanksgiving. We were so excited seeing as this was the first time they met Kason! He was barely 3 months old, but it was still so fun to have them!<br />
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<b>December 2011</b><br />
<b>* </b>My first semester as a new mom, and of my program was a success! I survived, and with all A's! I was very proud of my self and felt very accomplished. It was the perfect end to a very emotional semester! Not to mention, it was my first time ever, making the Dean's List!<br />
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*Christmas was awesome. We finally, for the first time since we got married, were able to spend Christmas in Utah! We have always either been in Georgia, or Arizona. Since we had no super great reason to be in Georgia, and Kason was still young, we chose to spend it here, with my Family since my mom is still pretty sick, and we don't know how many Christmas' she still has, so Dustin's parents came to us. It was busy as always, but so fun. Kason still didn't seem to care to much about his gifts, but we couldn't help but shower him with them! It was definitely a memorable Christmas and I look forward to so many more with the little man!<br />
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<b>January 2012</b><br />
*<b> </b>Not too much happened in January. I started my second semester of my program and was immediately busy with school. This month was very busy with lots and lots of busy work. It seemed my weeks and days flew right on by.<br />
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*By this time Kason was rolling over and already 5 months old! I couldn't believe how fast time was flying right on by.<br />
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<b>* </b>This year, Valentines was pretty low key, but Dustin being the great husband that he is, clean the entire house from time to bottom, and had a very nice dinner ready for me when I got home from class. It was so nice to come home to a clean house, and a nice dinner! We put Kason to bed, and enjoyed a nice movie to end the night! It was perfect.<br />
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*We finally started getting Kason to eat solids. He was definitely a slower mover onto the solids, he did ok with the rice cereal and veggies, but not so much on the fruits! It was a work-in-progress (Still is!).<br />
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<b>March 2012</b><br />
* Spring break! Finally, a break from school. It was SO nice to have a few weeks off just to breath. We had spring break, and then after spring break was 3 weeks of student teaching! So, technically, we had a month off of going to class, which in my opinion, was really nice! For spring break we took a trip to Arizona for a week. It was Kason's first trip to Mesa, and it was a good little get away. He had lots of fun with Grandma and Grampa Brandon and many pictures were captured!<br />
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*Student teaching was great. I student taught 1st grade and loved it! It was so different than 6th grade so it took some getting used to on terms of management and attention getters. I really still enjoyed every bit of it. It was far more busy than student teaching the semester before, which I really wasn't expecting, but it all ended well! We did a lot of activities based around a camping theme, which the kids loved and so did we!<br />
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*Kason was sitting up all by himself and eating solids like a champ! (Minus fruit) He sure did love his veggies though!<br />
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<b>April 2012</b><br />
*Student teaching ended about the first week of April and then suddenly, EVERYTHING was due! It was the busiest month I have had since well, before I can remember! All of our student teaching projects were due the very first week we went back to school. Then the next week all of our end of semester projects were due, and then finally, it was finals and well, more projects were due! I couldn't remember the last time my life had been SO insanely busy. It was seriously one project after another, and my poor house suffered severely with all those crafty projects going on! I was SO relieved come finals week. I came out of this semester again, with all A's which made me very happy and please that I got through my first year of my program with straight A's on top of being a new Mom! I was pretty proud of myself! :))<br />
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<b>May 2012: Finally, we're CURRENT!</b><br />
*Finally, things have settled down! The first of this month I got the opportunity to fly out to Dallas to meet my step mom, Jen and my sister! It was just a quick little get-away but much needed! I got to finally relax from school, and enjoy some family time! I have not been back to Dallas in at least 10 years so it was so good to be back. I forgot how beautiful it is there, and REALLY enjoyed it! I spent alot of time with my Uncle Don, and got to see cousins I have not seen in years! All of the family I saw had never met Kason so it was so good to take him around to meet all of this family that I haven't even seen in forever! They all absolutely loved him! We just went from family get together, to family get together! It was a very busy weekend but I had tons of fun! It was, however, Kason's first airplane trip! So, that was definitely an adventure! He did very well, though! Cried a bit on the way there, but no one heard a peep from him on the way home! He was such a trooper, although I wondered if he slept at all all weekend long. Hopefully in time, he will sleep better out of town!<br />
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*The very next weekend was my Anniversary! So soon, right? It was our 4 year Anniversary and Dustin planned a weekend in Park City! We actually stayed at the same place we stayed for our 1 year anniversary, just chose to find a place with 2 rooms so we could bring Kason. Surprisingly, he slept perfectly so we got to enjoy our weekend! We did some shopping at the outlets, and enjoyed the site seeing of park city! On that Saturday we checked out, and spent the day at City Creek in Salt Lake. We had so much fun, and wow, that mall is just amazing! We ended the night by going to the Cheesecake Factory and had lots of fun! It was a great weekend with just the 3 of us and I couldn't have asked for anything more!<br />
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*Mother's Day was wonderful! We made sure we would be back from our little weekend in time to spend Mother's day with my mom! We really enjoyed it. We decided to go to church with her and had a family dinner over there with the rest of my siblings that night. We had a lot of fun. It was so good spending this Mother's Day with my Mom. Last Mother's day I was in Georgia, and it was good to spend it with my step mom and Dad, of course, so this one definitely brought back some memories of my Dad, but joyful, nonetheless!<br />
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*Summer time outside parties! We have been spending alot more time outside, now that Kason is much more mobile and can get bored inside much more easily. It's also a plus having nice weather! We are finally getting to know other friends around the Huntington and we have had a lot of fun doing so! Kason is finally starting to like the water, the more and more we get him used to it! We can't wait for more summer festivities to come!<br />
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*KASON IS FINALLY CRAWLING! He has been mobile, and gets to where he wants to whenever he wants, he just was always to lazy to get up on all fours and take off. Finally, last week, the 17th I believe, he took off! He is also climbing up onto furniture now, and walking along the couches and entertainment center. He is definitely a busy little man and keeps us SO SO busy! We love him so much and can't get enough of his cuteness! I just really can't believe how fast he is growing! I hope it slows down soon! (Not likely).<br />
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*Memorial Day Weekend was very chill this year. We spent the night before and day over at my mom's just hanging out. We did a little bit of shopping, but just took it easy. Kason enjoyed lots of Grandma time, and just little bit of outside time. We were going to take a trip to the Zoo with our friends, but the day just flew right by and didn't work out with the nap schedule. It was still a nice holiday, would have been nicer if the weather was nice enough to go to 7 peaks! Oh well!<br />
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Well, those of you who have endured to the end, THANK YOU! Although, I don't blame you if you skipped around. That was A LOT to read! I really wanted to update everything since Kason is growing so fast, and to have those memories documented! I hope to update at least once a month, so keep your fingers crossed! :]<br />
<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-42596090044450178172012-04-08T22:52:00.000-07:002012-04-08T22:53:02.320-07:00Hmmm...To blog? Or Not to blog?<div><br /></div><div>That is the question!</div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-72867302421014983072011-05-17T16:46:00.000-07:002011-05-17T17:23:54.427-07:00To 3 Years! Wilmington, NC<div>We just recently got back from visiting the East Coast so I have not found time to update on what we have been up to for the past month until now! So, here I am finally updating! May 10th, 2011 was our 3 year Anniversary! Yay to 3 years of complete bliss! We decided to celebrate our anniversary a weekend early due to being in Georgia visiting friends and family and of course, my Georgia baby shower was the weekend of our anniversary. SO, we took a trip up to Wilmington, NC to spend our anniversary weekend.<div><br /></div><div>As most of you know, Dustin and I absolutely love the show One Tree Hill. It is basically one of our top most favorite shows and one of our favorite things to do is well, watch One Tree Hill together. I know, we are kind of pathetic, but hey at least we both love it! So, Wilmington, NC is only 6 hours from my home in Georgia so we drove up for set tour they do on weekends and to visit all the different filming locations of the show. It was SO fun and we both absolutely loved doing something so different yet so exciting! (For us, at least)! If any of you reading my blog and don't watch one tree hill, the pics are meaningless to you, but if you do! Here are some shots of the locations we got! And unfortunately we did not get to take any pictures of the set tour due to it still being filmed and copyrights, etc.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtnEfrOwKm2q0a0if6daIKGFefQ6VZF3f0M4QN2zoGtlDSyM-_TRDxhyphenhyphenDDREta7_cZ8UikcLHmfU8-HA25JLiHQHp95K6pfpaQjG-P8fivINwwr_oIwY8lioiLTsg8m772aMzTs3Hc4U/s1600/DSC00162.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtnEfrOwKm2q0a0if6daIKGFefQ6VZF3f0M4QN2zoGtlDSyM-_TRDxhyphenhyphenDDREta7_cZ8UikcLHmfU8-HA25JLiHQHp95K6pfpaQjG-P8fivINwwr_oIwY8lioiLTsg8m772aMzTs3Hc4U/s320/DSC00162.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607843288831242594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Brooke's House!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobF8J7zVdCXx7HncRSIbIZFWoyNFeECi_MFlt0oIw3Y2xVDvqsNAmViKExcHHVyWugDoVHXPEe_LZAChV4jwXpnpZQzkFdoRXSUTlRnWxFyWZ7HL04NRnqU4sTYfHXqUU8Znb7O8hIjM/s1600/DSC00149.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobF8J7zVdCXx7HncRSIbIZFWoyNFeECi_MFlt0oIw3Y2xVDvqsNAmViKExcHHVyWugDoVHXPEe_LZAChV4jwXpnpZQzkFdoRXSUTlRnWxFyWZ7HL04NRnqU4sTYfHXqUU8Znb7O8hIjM/s320/DSC00149.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607843283240977378" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The Famous "River Court"!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJWDRX_iu5YjCNvVICEA6jSG9cnl3w2RmauQIqS2ASOYUWMyfx1C7-fqFeheBYSxsfQCN9nnVb2xv271adwDw6ABvz_Lg5mhTS9hUzkNSxfZuCwf7CZV2CA25Ub7l5nw1xsrE0bW_ztk/s1600/DSC00138.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJWDRX_iu5YjCNvVICEA6jSG9cnl3w2RmauQIqS2ASOYUWMyfx1C7-fqFeheBYSxsfQCN9nnVb2xv271adwDw6ABvz_Lg5mhTS9hUzkNSxfZuCwf7CZV2CA25Ub7l5nw1xsrE0bW_ztk/s320/DSC00138.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607843274499777874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">"Tric"! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbzrz_FFszRZYn5eUT68ibNQOUXLdwY_iQa0frZExQCG_Pv2cjEoy0aXrIRJNeEu6wSDfJ8pdfJiK3WGhcYuk3hWGChkBCx9CG8g1wqx3zic8yoftDkY5bjwo5fSysZOAfThX47OgdbE/s1600/DSC00112.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYbzrz_FFszRZYn5eUT68ibNQOUXLdwY_iQa0frZExQCG_Pv2cjEoy0aXrIRJNeEu6wSDfJ8pdfJiK3WGhcYuk3hWGChkBCx9CG8g1wqx3zic8yoftDkY5bjwo5fSysZOAfThX47OgdbE/s320/DSC00112.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607843273241740610" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Can't forget Dan Scott's house, and the basketball hoop u can see through there is the same one they used in the show!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSA9hl6Q1U2Dw9lk6KGQlNRbTZRWY5DIdHYPLYcJYtzT_fDiMfIIoXeEOO4XxaE5wpSID_zImgIezJj2rLw_zDDOgGYgFLoZXRE-pzLRU4SFj-83RaWX8n-zNhAHmn3D8xVtq1arwegx0/s1600/DSC00107.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSA9hl6Q1U2Dw9lk6KGQlNRbTZRWY5DIdHYPLYcJYtzT_fDiMfIIoXeEOO4XxaE5wpSID_zImgIezJj2rLw_zDDOgGYgFLoZXRE-pzLRU4SFj-83RaWX8n-zNhAHmn3D8xVtq1arwegx0/s320/DSC00107.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607843264296995618" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Lucas' House!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFsJRGzIm0ZUPfsn1atIfsBjCHexII4Mm2_mktLifaj34GGRapBaI2IfT9JAFLEPeX8FOx6Y1fWFYd8zJgy1DOMmWGe2__x_1-cdRMeSVupuKb48_KdmftzpYjqms06gdqlYWsDYbY3XM/s1600/DSC00135.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFsJRGzIm0ZUPfsn1atIfsBjCHexII4Mm2_mktLifaj34GGRapBaI2IfT9JAFLEPeX8FOx6Y1fWFYd8zJgy1DOMmWGe2__x_1-cdRMeSVupuKb48_KdmftzpYjqms06gdqlYWsDYbY3XM/s320/DSC00135.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607841342558708626" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">"The Bridge" in the opening credits!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5v_ByTx1lw7SrFdU-Nb4WOVqP4_OIQvhucXdDo9q5weINCT2W3u3mugFVZnY-aKst8HSZ-BZGJ9eQpXhnypfWTTaQTRO2QNTy4mB-6ieHtoOMvoQQYTiYVEc_ckDK-hTfeNlTt3hyFhQ/s1600/DSC00130.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5v_ByTx1lw7SrFdU-Nb4WOVqP4_OIQvhucXdDo9q5weINCT2W3u3mugFVZnY-aKst8HSZ-BZGJ9eQpXhnypfWTTaQTRO2QNTy4mB-6ieHtoOMvoQQYTiYVEc_ckDK-hTfeNlTt3hyFhQ/s320/DSC00130.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607841337931780978" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Clothes Over Bros and Karen's Cafe! This is where they actually filmed the shop, but all the windows were covered with paper so we couldn't see inside!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6JgD2mC3HgdzXRJzmxyh61qNnDIPY0bQXbPFgEj3Vtu1pUj0ssBPtAVV41_y1jCHvbbHR-Q8LmZSSu71ZzUEMzkRqWA0UaarphSimTN1MLcUcWklM04VQmWbg2UdBbXZmEKHeux14iI/s1600/DSC00105.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6JgD2mC3HgdzXRJzmxyh61qNnDIPY0bQXbPFgEj3Vtu1pUj0ssBPtAVV41_y1jCHvbbHR-Q8LmZSSu71ZzUEMzkRqWA0UaarphSimTN1MLcUcWklM04VQmWbg2UdBbXZmEKHeux14iI/s320/DSC00105.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607841330773384818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Peyton's House!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAv3G4LOgWonFyVKtwHumqMd6oKG-yn4vn7IrTKe5n7Gk_BL6s8XoMjsOlZYEeq_s-Dr-fVczbh4m2tb5XSOi3P-bUFGHK5N-QUJKnirkgGWFRZig7GjwC1zuhP3gGHMaxFPwrL6OTizg/s1600/DSC00103.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAv3G4LOgWonFyVKtwHumqMd6oKG-yn4vn7IrTKe5n7Gk_BL6s8XoMjsOlZYEeq_s-Dr-fVczbh4m2tb5XSOi3P-bUFGHK5N-QUJKnirkgGWFRZig7GjwC1zuhP3gGHMaxFPwrL6OTizg/s320/DSC00103.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607841324973057442" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Haley's House! (in High school)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrD0TcXla0ahkcx8hJXAkg3zm9vb9Hsqot06x3mpZjKJEOpHKJkxDC4UWaY_k8RQeJXQXmg5QJh8B257MH_I7PhnSvhyphenhyphenfRNGjin_XZlfCLxddiXFRwjYlVgGWNWZoWTYeN-Ynkj-i4Vf8/s1600/DSC00121.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrD0TcXla0ahkcx8hJXAkg3zm9vb9Hsqot06x3mpZjKJEOpHKJkxDC4UWaY_k8RQeJXQXmg5QJh8B257MH_I7PhnSvhyphenhyphenfRNGjin_XZlfCLxddiXFRwjYlVgGWNWZoWTYeN-Ynkj-i4Vf8/s320/DSC00121.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607841321067522674" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">The "Riverfront" Where they do lots of different scenes!</div><div><br /></div><div>We definitely had many more silly pictures, but these were most definitely my favorites! We would totally do this all over again. Call us crazy, but we loved this little trip and had SO much fun. I am so glad we were able to do something unique and different before baby comes along! It was a blast and was a very Happy Anniversary for the two of us! <3</div></div></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-4556571166814779522011-04-11T16:53:00.001-07:002011-04-11T17:28:14.467-07:00[Update]<div style="text-align: left;">So, it's been a little while since I have updated this blog so i figured i better!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>Things have been going pretty well. Dustin and I spent the weekend sick so that is never any good. He was sick with the stomach bug all weekend, and I just had a cough so I wasn't quite as sick as he was. Let's cross our fingers that I don't catch it! I am just glad we are feeling fine and well as of today. We will see what happens in the next few days!</div><div><img src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ3IhF_qBwXnWWdTccAYQsjNalnlZ44khQVJN-WBSF9oY8sgpnb7w" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 171px; height: 184px;" border="0" alt="" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>We both can't wait that the school year is coming to an end. We are both so anxious to be done and focus on our time together without having school to worry about. Also, so we can really focus on getting this ready for our new little man that'll be here right as school starts! Some updates on our upcoming school: Dustin found out he will be graduating in 1 year from now instead of 1 1/2 years! We were so excited to come to this realization. However, it does mean that Dustin will be doing Summer school. But hey, at least he will be done shortly! Me: I GOT INTO MY PROGRAM! Yes, and I am so excited to say the least! I wasn't too worried, but to know that I don't have to worry about where my education could go was quite the relief. I start in the Fall, and yes, I am aware that this is the same time my baby is due--but we will see how it all pans out. I am shooting to keep it up, but if all else fails I will have to defer to the spring. I am optimistic that it is going to work out however. The nice thing is I am only gone 3 hours a day</div><div> and I think that is manageable; But hey..ask me again in October:) The biggest factor will be when little baby brandon decides to entire this world. My first day of class is Aug 29th and my due date is well, Aug 29th...so it will be a mystery as to how it will all pan out. We are interested to see when he decides to come!</div><div><img 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style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 225px;" border="0" alt="" />Baby Update: Doing well. We have spent more visits in the Dr. office than we would like but everything seems to be going well. Baby's Heartbeat was 153 today, and measuring right where he should be at 20 weeks! The past couple times I have been in my blood pressure has been a little high so the Dr. is having me come in more frequent to see that we get that under control. So far, it's nothing serious but we will keep everyone posted! We are very thrilled to be half way there!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Well, our 3 year anniversary is in less than a month and we are so excited. We will be going to Georgia as soon as school gets out for 2 weeks and we can't wait. My Dad's condition is worsening so we want to get out there and see him as much as possible. We figured it would be best to get out there earlier in my pregnancy rather than later. We plan on spending the first weekend we are there at the beach for our 3rd year anniversary and can't wait for our little getaway to NC and then to SC to see Alisha and finally back to Ga to spend the remainder of our time! It is our last anniversary just the two of us so we wanted to make it special! We are excited for the upcoming Summer events and can't wait to get things rolling!!</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMyV3TXvpUgI3hd9gatS12c1-mvBXA3-I_iVbUrbCqFgXBQ5MU9Q" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 194px;" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-15764360467086258472011-03-12T16:21:00.000-08:002011-03-12T16:52:13.957-08:00The verdict is........<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; " ><b>It's A BOY!!!!!!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large; "><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">That's right everyone! We are having a little baby boy and we could not be any more excited!!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Dustin knew the whole time it was a Boy and I had a feeling it was a boy too and it looks like we were both right! We had the joy of being able to find out about a month early and there was definitely no mistaking it was a boy!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCGcxZg1uxwtNc5Rx2T2C4nfEqHPiR3Lm1_FTiSOiCbyx5yuRUV7VWIaZnQ33m_XYjhcBHKTleDwWDiyfxH0r_jQl2wtd6V39xMwj7kGY8duPJcEu4EMVrrXfAjWuKuqmA-TnsUDkzRYM/s320/BRANDON_9.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583359202334433938" /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">[[Here is the evidence]]! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b>ps--if you want more detailed updates of the pregnancy check out:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><b><a href="http://babybrandon11.blogspot.com/">Baby Brandon Blog!</a></b></span></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-16857020743669879322011-02-26T20:11:00.000-08:002011-02-26T20:22:19.257-08:00Baby Time!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJf2Sswiq3sXkTbhK6w3_toSQSLAuwU9G2PMXe6q5NYQoEBeuyG5I7FrdlBXVOhVW-AfBB_gl5gsTgX6wJ18XJrpigHMYpgieuSm22Z6zflLoc5SwiqkbvlSlwMVX-w_v9FedGBlXv_TQ/s320/positive-pregnancy-test-result.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 153px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578218960903493122" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ok, so I am sure most of you who read this already know I am pregnant, but I couldn't forget to add this to my blog! Yep, It's true. We are having a baby!! At this point we are 14 weeks, and are ecstatic to find out the sex!! I really have not a single clue as to whether it will be a boy or a girl, so we are just anxious to finally find out!!<div><br /></div><div>I have actually been feeling great. Granted I am now entering my 2nd trimester and most people start feeling great right about now, but I actually have not been sick one time throughout the entire pregnancy thus far. I don't want to jinx it by any means, but I am just being honest. During the first 6-8 weeks I had little to NO appetite. Felt sick occasionally, but my biggest complaint was my lack of wanting to eat. Well, that is no more. My appetite has come back with a vengeance. However, I have now encountered lots and lots of horribly annoying headaches. That is probably my biggest complaint currently. I do feel quite lucky and am grateful for this pregnancy thus far.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>We are so excited to add another member to this family and can't wait for all the adventures that are right ahead of us! We are due August 29th an</div><div>d can't wait for that day to come! (Or somewhere around there)!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a pic of my very first ultrasound when the baby was 10 weeks and 1 day!:)</div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUe5kc52PjqJ7qkF8aGtSctUjonJIvj_1tgWRrCYk45X-FpMSzdkfWTg54ZgyzVAxyxig4wYU1xiVkoPUIZmRSHLPDTrT75VriEI0j7Z39zMp5JB7zoFbYlkcmzdcuepCV7jXvKrSeSaw/s320/2011-02-01+15.48.02.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578218971155939682" />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-76651899897963984452011-01-28T12:53:00.000-08:002011-01-28T14:28:29.358-08:00Christmas and other end of the year Festivities!<div>So, this year we were able to spend Christmas in Georgia with my wonderfully amazing Dad! It was a great time. We were there about two weeks and it was so good to be able to just relax, hang with family, and see old friends. We were so busy with all the people we wanted to see there were still so many things we wanted to do but did not get a chance. Ah well. Such is life, right? Well the first week we were there pretty much consisted of nothing but SHOPPING!! Yes, we procrastinated our christmas shopping so we didn't have to travel with so many gifts! But we did get to enjoy the Mall of GA once again and I definitely loved every minute of it! :)<div><br /></div><div>Christmas eve we all enjoyed decorating gingerbread houses and decided it has become the newest tradition of our family. Dustin and I by far was the best.... in our opinion of course! But we had tons of fun doing it!!</div><div><br /></div><div>Christmas was loads of fun full of lots and lots of exciting surprises! I enjoyed yet another Christmas in the South. The best part was getting to have a WHITE CHRISTMAS!....in Georgia! That is not something you hear about every year. In fact, that was the first white Christmas in Georgia in almost 100 years! So, it was really cool that we were able to be there for that! It was too bad my Mama had to miss out. :(</div><div><br /></div><div>The next week we spent a majority of our time seeing old friends. I really enjoyed seeing all my good ole' Georgia friends. It had been almost 2 years since I had seen most of them so it was nice! For new years we just spent it with my family. It was the night before our torturous drive so we just thought it would be best to have more family time and we enjoyed every minute of it. We played Rummy and just hung out until the peach drop! :) Can't wait to go backkk!</div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27ZZXHnA8W6yPauFcd-q0L8Js7RY03TvoOxcMMp6dyj-lVPCqaVykXUekYaJCTOctiDghloACKEEV-O1lUmK2IA1Uadrzid4CjVpgHM2WCSvyki9kAwqR6C_8otT6eyBO0EYeNUz4mS8/s1600/165601_819977147239_17826031_42196122_5812519_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg27ZZXHnA8W6yPauFcd-q0L8Js7RY03TvoOxcMMp6dyj-lVPCqaVykXUekYaJCTOctiDghloACKEEV-O1lUmK2IA1Uadrzid4CjVpgHM2WCSvyki9kAwqR6C_8otT6eyBO0EYeNUz4mS8/s320/165601_819977147239_17826031_42196122_5812519_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567366361033523106" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCj0d18T4cjB6e_BAPdJESGJvPeroidf8dM545Q3pYfm6a-H77cqI6yZ0K64-xRwNu8zrs-8yh8e7FRRjz1SozHdc5JuW1Z1t541IKXoU0DBMYkCUcvhADuwHXj1_Zqxd2XxS2P_0nU2E/s1600/2010-12-25+12.01.41.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCj0d18T4cjB6e_BAPdJESGJvPeroidf8dM545Q3pYfm6a-H77cqI6yZ0K64-xRwNu8zrs-8yh8e7FRRjz1SozHdc5JuW1Z1t541IKXoU0DBMYkCUcvhADuwHXj1_Zqxd2XxS2P_0nU2E/s320/2010-12-25+12.01.41.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567366363679518210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJavqMDFpCmP0M-nfuwf5KOyJfvoELV25ojNVNyO1XyMLjOIdko4m1RETp4-Jxo4IEhjsvYvK1Q4NwCk8FK5UmhJxy5-5CgdsCdcOzO2pgwJqsa0kjpz59kiwshKFxMztOoC0lyonBFqs/s1600/2010-12-24+22.56.25.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJavqMDFpCmP0M-nfuwf5KOyJfvoELV25ojNVNyO1XyMLjOIdko4m1RETp4-Jxo4IEhjsvYvK1Q4NwCk8FK5UmhJxy5-5CgdsCdcOzO2pgwJqsa0kjpz59kiwshKFxMztOoC0lyonBFqs/s320/2010-12-24+22.56.25.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567366359738105938" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHvix1N1-ScPQaOJjTAGZ14tQnzS1AvPxERwUCHjis0QURireMMiT1C-CrocwwU-wuLbSHslp-Udvm_SqRL-KvZwa7oDDC2PWcomXqGlVjr-qfFKzbi9WcIro4eaVyJc1xDi4g9LYhEw/s1600/2010-12-24+22.53.53.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHvix1N1-ScPQaOJjTAGZ14tQnzS1AvPxERwUCHjis0QURireMMiT1C-CrocwwU-wuLbSHslp-Udvm_SqRL-KvZwa7oDDC2PWcomXqGlVjr-qfFKzbi9WcIro4eaVyJc1xDi4g9LYhEw/s320/2010-12-24+22.53.53.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567366351213591618" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OO8sIs4Xc4d4H36FlW3IiFkyi8NP-qPZp6MlFt9M-2-J7PF4uV9XimsxzsWnfhqEdzp0uST3KP7dWc7XFYLUQCuVeieRuCBAanokLXsP_O8vQk7bTyFzcMsDQlqB4bVeRV16qFG5TIU/s1600/2010-12-24+22.21.52.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OO8sIs4Xc4d4H36FlW3IiFkyi8NP-qPZp6MlFt9M-2-J7PF4uV9XimsxzsWnfhqEdzp0uST3KP7dWc7XFYLUQCuVeieRuCBAanokLXsP_O8vQk7bTyFzcMsDQlqB4bVeRV16qFG5TIU/s320/2010-12-24+22.21.52.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567366345251336562" /></a>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-1348565838227243882010-11-30T19:50:00.000-08:002010-11-30T21:23:08.787-08:00Thanksgiving<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; ">So, I'm almost a week late, but who could forget about Thanksgiving? We had a great, relaxing Thanksgiving. We spent it yet again, in Arizona. Yeah, it definitely was not quite as cold as here in Utah but definitely not as warm as I had anticipated. It was still enjoyable though. We spent lots of time with the Family and enjoyed much relaxation, cute pups and kitty's and shopping that didn't get very far. Oh and food...lots and lots of food.</div></span></b></div></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We also got to once again attend the temple lights at the Mesa Temple. Every year for the past 3 years we have had the opportunity to attend the turning on of the lights and we enjoy it more and more each year. Here are a few pictures from the showing of the lights in the past 3 years, and this year we got to see Max Hall be the special one who flipped the switch! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2010</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkiidj4p67D0WIVDVJgQ-COON6E0vEIUHqWab0qC3CoZkjo3vXuV4S7ciSYdHRmXVwMKijJE0sfjwe_V8g75ukbzRldVZbCErq9y1ibx2uJ8Ol6ER89QgOqmI8b64VRrDgaj3WhG6KR5Y/s320/2010-4.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545577378153013922" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmEL9ofHuapd7-YuN5n15ppL0wfkYolRQdOw3C4ujUm9TPzMwjGGXN7UG41lNcmdJlU9vV6svWRQUTzqEabheNdvTEv3Fdky8qIvMB9V47ROg0-3n7VtmTPzpyTUHSuCkfzqJy6CtonlY/s320/2010-2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545577385809809490" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSGlYSr109XlG5tFaVfxOEQk8r_O55Sz8VM5wnEyhFNsGDH6ThImabH4Jd4d8WSt5Oh7_RTozYBn6nsvaJy4TOiieuTVGoFIW_oUGdKRCuvzb_cdeaPJPJnJUrZd7OSQMeNQvfWLRunI/s320/2010.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545577388813082738" /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1-p_zjmOqvZJv0JPwIWY2bgXUWRRI63AeL9b9N7Rybdo3Vf4O671tBv6aMIoL4q6G2Pb9gQv_kxxVHUKVttPFTr9S8A0Cn-X15St9rKJ4SrJbNC3ZjqeeYwp5V3OdYtTeB_wikSHgAEI/s320/2010-3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545577384783485266" /> </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2009</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpelOlTef5GPzuslskrIbOwdIJAeqsRCKJoPl3f8MYmSEKPjYtpze4pBU2Mn69pGiWj2bvBAcRCyZjOh1fp72OOoOn4sR5YDH4g4zE6JXCbDo9ghtlKy6v-igHaakZl_wywRLIqtTy8M8/s320/2009.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545577721424670722" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitNY4mokphX_vxBXaDHY2b_TZz9N8093uf4pE7FaphR4b-oKFYJacZF96mOhQlHpUDeBOY46oDmOzBHNmAyyO-aprfhIawvfUzeAD-jEEMkfrZocBSlrW86OwQ2QBpCOCFRtcLMwtcyJs/s320/thanksgiving+years.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545577719467544610" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2008</b></div><div><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJG3RnmpoEPjUYYESVipkXT_oB6FwrSIArlqE-rCPcAYd4R0lRAUblIxwfkHPjw4gm2VmPchbUENZFlh0xD7p7du-WcAyc1tplr2KodYV3BFA3u11ylws7qcSgphqZ_BcbOlgeVhslvv4/s320/2008.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545578862628283138" /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdoY1nbXpSDybMfwsgTs9gAIXeCak_r-cQRZOEh-wlmXNeiYxLr1PR7YMO0TZ_lFbpnEFCVhPxDdlRFIcAF0btnAF4QxSzu6ViB7s3jOa_UY7m1wk-sq9WR58RyXe-Mkb1J3v07G7Bqc/s1600/2008-2.jpg"></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdoY1nbXpSDybMfwsgTs9gAIXeCak_r-cQRZOEh-wlmXNeiYxLr1PR7YMO0TZ_lFbpnEFCVhPxDdlRFIcAF0btnAF4QxSzu6ViB7s3jOa_UY7m1wk-sq9WR58RyXe-Mkb1J3v07G7Bqc/s1600/2008-2.jpg"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdoY1nbXpSDybMfwsgTs9gAIXeCak_r-cQRZOEh-wlmXNeiYxLr1PR7YMO0TZ_lFbpnEFCVhPxDdlRFIcAF0btnAF4QxSzu6ViB7s3jOa_UY7m1wk-sq9WR58RyXe-Mkb1J3v07G7Bqc/s320/2008-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545577712377553602" /></a><div><br /></div><div>I just wanted to post some of the many things I am thankful for this year.</div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li>That my Mom is still alive and enduring her (hopeful) last treatment of Chemo and healing.</li><li>That my Dad has been re-baptized and become my prime example of who I would like to be more like.</li><li>My Amazing husband and all the hard work he puts into our family.</li><li>The Gospel and all the blessings it brings into my life.</li><li>My warm, cozy apartment.</li><li>My Arizonian family and all the support and love they show me.</li><li>That my Dad is still alive and feeling more positive about a transplant.</li><li>That I get to spend Christmas with my Dad.</li><li>That I get to be in Georgia for two weeks.</li><li>That I have a job.. (even though I dislike it...alot)</li><li>My friends that have been there through thick and thin, and no matter what. *You know who you are*</li><li>My brothers and sisters who always find a way to make me laugh.</li><li>That we made it back home safely.</li></ul><div>I could go on, but couldn't we all? Those are just some of the things I am currently and especially thankful for this year.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" ><u><br /></u></span></div><div><div><br /></div></div></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-55579946057338569792010-11-09T08:05:00.000-08:002010-11-09T10:13:56.152-08:00Halloween Update!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I know I'm a little late, but better late than never, right!? This years Halloween was very fun! We had a very eventful weekend and enjoyed ever minute of it! Firstly, weekends are just naturally the best because I don't have to deal with work, and that in general makes me a VERY happy person.<div><br /></div><div>Friday before Halloween we attended a Halloween party hosted by Katie and Derek. And my oh, my was that a fun party! We attended an awesome haunted corn maze which was incredibly fun! I have not been to a haunted corn maze since I was a kid! I forgot how much fun those are! After that, we went back to their place to make carmel apples and watch a movie! It was definitely a great night and we enjoyed it thoroughly and made lots of new friends which is always so fun!:) Good job, Katie and Derek for hosting an oh so fun party!</div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjHXgAa8PCpiV3SfbzzOm5X38DCJ9-3F8nQWo73-7cQAueXE97BW9ZbkKKDWBvx4hca6d0hVqfOZCkprs3RiCewnNQulk9VmccUZlxAD-USgyhRDQQbVrtq3jaEdNNpj6_Qob-4kCva4o/s320/halloween.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537609660006920562" /><div><br /></div><div>The rest of the weekend we hung out some more and played games and watched more movies! I got absolutely zero school work done and I was 100% ok with being slammed with stuff the following week. Which, i definitely was slammed with! But having a fun, relaxed weekend made is so worth it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Schooooool the following week was as I knew it would be, crazy busy! I had so many things due all at once and I absolutely hate that! But at least when I got it all doen I got the entire next weekend to enjoy myself which I so did!:) But now, I will be even more busy from now up until next thursday. Slammed with projects, projects, and well...more projects! The joy of being an ELED major! Then, next Friday we are taking a trip down to Arizona and I honestly can not wait! Yes, I will work 3 out of the 7 days we will be there, but I will just have to get over that one! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-32051912670166058872010-10-26T18:26:00.001-07:002010-10-27T12:56:42.732-07:00Events of October<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">My Birthday was the first even of October. A big thanks for my amazing husband who always always does a fantastic job of making sure I have the best birthday yet! Despite all the negative things that occurred during that time, I most definitely had a very memorable birthday and loved every minute of it. Dustin took me to the Cheesecake factory--by far, my favorite and threw me a surprise party and every person there was who I would have wanted to be there. (besides tiff of course, but that's ok-she was celebrating her annivers</div><div style="text-align: left;">ary!) I can't say I was really surprised about the party itself, I kind of saw it coming--but I was definite</div><div style="text-align: left;">ly surprised by everyone that was there to wish me a happy birthday! I thank everyone who came. I had a blast--and thank you Alisha for saving the day and helping Dustin out SO much:)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBokzM58NMC3MmGZcRlbx60mhChb8YigsQVfDSc2Rf7Shupm6Z7mZ-iRFlU2TTyOnbIWus3yfxHQNBbxb6uRiYyhJiFrJ7LpJSk9lEcWrjUJSpPCqHvHGd-yJqb-n-oM_m8xwFShMmI4/s320/DSC02061.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532817090590717234" /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyNbBAbERo7JWEBMgdeznh6padlzaCz-VcihyphenhyphenVLLC2RPp2gAxSHdzjLSaWDjicVztWqUBI30niAqRYIa_NsWIpB5qihVqoAhyphenhyphenuXd0IheRt9WSmBRE6L-rhhbRw5nN2re3ga3JBSCYkfuc/s320/DSC02073.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532815298001676386" /><br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsjG2Rihvva4ata5N1M-eIFfCei9cquMq_1MLBcYDU_bxhiLI4OKoHjyCtQacnUUiCuq21ZpU4-d0xtD505A0q9dCNt2JdIlJgKW2hjxT8TUD9VBw_7B7PQmEzsaHaTiDM2QQA1-2hD5k/s320/DSC02069.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532815320631910498" />Because my long lost bestie was out celebrating her anniversary on my birthday her and her hubs made a special trip out the Monday after my Birthday. We went and grabbed some In-N-Out (my favv) And then decided to go on a... "halloween boat ride". It was fun getting to hang with Tiff and Mitch, and the boat ride, well...it was, cute. hahah. It was so good to see them though and I was grateful that they were able to make the trip down!</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaz1EDHmai4H6mi3ZC0OZDgnknQ9XyeHCYB1rzfBwyipL63unwYBcMPclyrfQWWFkpkmq2kVPe9XiLaN5HbBSJVvFmfjQ8tjL_nJHAb3hQh3x9wy_GIQpRvTsvGau9DxobPEVBQ8w7cE/s320/DSC02076-1.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532815332407761298" /><div style="text-align: left;">And well, other than all the craziness of school there hasn't been much of anything else going on. We were going to go to Freightmares at Lagoon this last Saturday but the aggrivating rain had to rain it out. However, we still went down to Salt Lake and hung out with Tiff and Mitch again--which was alot of fun as well. Gotta love football season! And this weekend we have an upcoming Halloween party! We are still trying to figure out our costumes so definitely MORE TO COME!:)</div></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-18108391530379859872010-09-08T14:00:00.000-07:002010-09-08T14:19:35.815-07:00Back to the Books<div style="text-align: left;">Well, it's already that time of year again. September! ... Which means back to the books! So, far I think I will enjoy my classes this semester. Minus the whole mess up I did to myself with one of my elective classes. I was silly and dropped it before I added a different class which resulted in my losing my spot in both classes and being short 1 credit. I was going to take a different 1 credit class, but again decided I did not like the class enough to stick it out....So, instead of being full time hours this semester it looks like my full time hours will have to be next semester and I will be short 1 credit this semester. Such is life's little mistakes that result in bigger problems.</div><div><br /></div><div>Other than that I do enjoy all of my other classes. I think it will be a good semester if I can stay on the ball while still working 30+ hours a week. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Other than school, life has been busy busy busy! If we are not at school we are working, and if we are not working we are either studying or hanging with friends. I feel like we have not stopped since we were in Arizona. Ohh, how I miss it alread</div><div>y! We enjoyed a great labor day weekend full of friends, hiking, and marathoning our new favorite show! One Tree Hill! ...yes, we probably already have enough shows to keep up with but somehow we go</div><div>t sucked into it, and yes there are almost 8 seasons so we have lots of marathoning to do before we catch up!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Labor day we hiked Battle Creek Trail with the married couplettes and enjoyed it thoroughly....as you can s</div><div>ee I am sure! Enjoyed a movie at the end of the night, and my,</div><div>my, it was definitely a successful last holiday of the Summer season!! Here a</div><div>re some lovely pics of the enjoyment we had!</div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYNrGPNM07qdbXOma2pKw8ik80Inm7KeQO_E4NU7geNHrNhs5udGB7-Mcq2HbnaTyIC3TaFxpeR8z6pg_-RccEAJclTiNSPTBmzvqJTfoVfwRdpvM3U-GahfW8mPoX7zdwtJlfUKDttUc/s200/59511_1418250979118_1317930267_31073216_5121161_n.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514654551259083730" /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxj5xwQekB-BS66PNlybLnBv3g5MHbKB18874rQqeip08BiXKRyTSu1-lHw2vohPbd4lkTPwEWjB_7ZpTkzav_G8gZ3PNxDF3ToAgPnMuCgTaRqVzyDycfXb6ogeoWDagsq1Dm3-tiz4/s200/59511_1418250899116_1317930267_31073214_5804839_n.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514654311599619362" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN2U4Sf9Vwuv7h9YxfEYDpviC3Lpu_ld6Tz154-D7VKz6ZCw_nlNlWZFjWzF7NEXplzySDIfQV3xHegzMcfycgYL-Cw2dW4CYs7cnwgzYT2CHliZWM5RCSdUIpyljO8S7RZYCqFaM9Sl4/s200/59208_1418256699261_1317930267_31073278_8143280_n.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514654753633897842" /><div style="text-align: center;">Can't forget our stop at In-N-Out!! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-41073384961331741832010-07-26T17:21:00.001-07:002010-07-26T18:12:02.388-07:00What I have been up to-<div style="text-align: center;">Lots and lots of family events!</div><div><br /></div><div>May: Went to Georgia for my Dad's baptism. It was a ver</div><div>y amazing day but unfortunately I was unable to capture any moments on Camera, so...just imagine. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>June: very emotional and stressful month for the family. My Mom had her big critical surgery for her cancer. They removed 60% of her liver, and luckily the surge</div><div>ry was very successful. They got all of the cancer that was visible, and she healed much faster than any of us were expecting. Our whole family was in town to support her, and I don't think she would have healed so quickly had we all not been there. It was stresseful, and emotional, but we are all so grateful that it turned out for the better and she is now on her downward slope to remission!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>July: Family back in town! Dustin's parents were in town the entire week before</div><div>my my sister's wedding, along with all of my family. It was great to see everyone. We had a really good time with Dustin's parents. We drove the Alpine loop, went to the 4th of July parade right down the road, and attended the Freedom Festival. It was our first time spending the 4th in Utah, so we definitely made the best of it! Then, we enjoyed Ashley's wedding on the 10th. It was a very beautiful wedding and we are so happy for her and Ryan!</div><div><br /></div><div>unfortunately most of my pics are from July, not much before then. Here are some pics dustin's mom took of us and a few other random shots for the month--</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi95KYUaW4gbdZT9k9Q11nxe8Ki4vcUpkw2HcNnv_3njeP_KDVCXBZKeqJ2NN9Q595PxDVhfCYvOR-cgbaUWpe0ZT6OKdEz9eewZG1pDYGK9fC4hyphenhyphenC7MXLByOrxAkyapWgc3g2x9xUTH3s/s320/Utah+Fourth+2010+062.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498382329941858546" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiaXNy1HF0Np0xl0ErMCWgll8N0mr4aSHBI_HmQIUYamPzQvSSn8XxMtfmWdWApVHlkbrV2V4J6rRyEHa83fL2UDLvPNG6HeQbItacqKfXiihbcn5EBSW6vR3n0dEGih-YaIa7TZYdlSM/s320/Utah+Fourth+2010+093.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498381835665102386" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLAZ6q7eTb3oBK-QKv9RNIAJjgWM5-XafCQ8rmcwIhOZjfMPGBZUuqDdjCwJaFW954VQLshnIz1DwxQGWCKRMOyZ5CqVPv6WZ91VwnlNANbQQYagYzYIoXnJrELkB0LqmbeasSKNumigg/s320/Utah+Fourth+2010+029.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498381392766886370" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSBdDWufALOVL1L6JUEUxyfh3VA_Qc7v7mKZEJdLfBoIiNQs_4-nnhywlkGnhTsOVB0Ch6LSfcunwb648o199IKqsXjBrMaAuSmymMJ95K40Nknvq_tO6F2VAdpKIS4cAiJCP1PMm4i6Q/s320/DSC02027.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498379914830278850" /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjClfNap-uSjFSZ37RDwq5BYYPJMrn_WWQnDZcY39rTJhczZkkBDOu12NwPG1QWE80YS5kTFBa_tn4OWUyZndPCBvcM-2JkCT_7XDZBVXPT1EmPtdP1B98cgvQSXPVqyGg9F7M9d5cTdIk/s320/DSC02057.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498380278676857666" />Upcoming August plans--we are planning to go to Mesa for two we<div>eks come August first. We were lucky enough to be able to do this with</div><div> the ability to work at home...from anywhere that has a phone line and internet! SO, we are able to work, as if we were working from home...just in Mesa! And of course still enjoy the afternoons and evenings with the fam--and still get paid for it! So, it may not be vacation time much--but at least we get a break from Provo for a few weeks. We are definitely excited and look forward to this weekend! :)</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqEdPpcM-puyKXYJOdD3MzlPRsM8PlU3R8xrLYcrLn0W9cCLcyHaYcP19ZKrjkrVRD_smrJgLiGWwOyjWK82yHlPt0oyQxXRcAlO-eKATJkWlGML37W249mLmoxSxK7xZpdghAORv37Zs/s320/Mesa_AZ.gif" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 264px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498386394602666786" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:verdana;color:#990000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><b>Arizona Bound!!</b></span></span></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-68200560991422306462010-06-30T08:47:00.000-07:002010-06-30T10:58:37.295-07:00It may not be an update, but it's a post!<b>1. When is your "engagement" anniversary:</b> October 20th, 2007<br /><br /><b>2. When is your "marriage" anniversary:</b> May 10th, 2008<br /><br /><b>3. How long have you known your spouse:</b> About 4 and a half years.<br /><br /><b>4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged:</b> lolll, we dated a month and were engaged for a good 6 and a half months!<br /><br /><b>5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time:</b> We met when he was serving a Mission in the Georgia Atlanta North Mission. We met at church.<br /><br /><b>6. What is your spouse's full name:</b> Dustin Franklin Brandon<br /><br /><b>7. Do you have any children yet:</b> Not yet!<br /><br /><b>8. How many:</b> Zero.<br /><br /><b>9. Do you have any house pets:</b> Nope. :)<br /><br /><b>10. Do you own a house or rent:</b> We're renting.<br /><br /><b>11. Do you live in the country or town/city:</b> We live in a town.<br /><br /><b>12. What is one of your favorite activities together:</b> Playing Tennis for sure!<br /><br /><b>13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot: </b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span>Either Florida, or San Diego! :)<br /><br /><b>14. How many siblings (including in-laws):</b> 4 on my side, and 1 on his. So, 5!<br /><br /><b>15. What church do you attend:</b> The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints<br /><br /><b>16. Is this the church you were married in:</b> We were married in the Temple.<br /><br /><b>17. What town is your current address:</b> Provo<br /><br /><b>18. Do you work or stay at home:</b> I work from home.<br /><br /><b>19. Where did you honeymoon:</b> We went on a Cruise to Cabo on our honeymoon.<br /><br /><b>20. Leave a piece of marriage advice:</b> Always say "I love you", everyday.Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-67353383062388446582010-05-26T15:14:00.000-07:002010-05-26T15:35:28.333-07:00Georgia on my mind.....Good news!!<br /><br />Yep, finally I actually have something exciting to write about. Drum Roll.........<br /><br />I am finally going to Georgia!!! But, let's not get too excited about that because that's not the best part. The best part is that I am going to Georgia for my<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> Dad's baptism!! </span>This is going to be a very very special weekend! Not only do I get to attend my Dad's baptism, but I also get to attend my nephew's baptism who is finally turning 8! I was fortunate enough to have some reserved money that was enough to get me a trip out there to be there for my Dad on this very special day! I really can't wait and am so so proud of him! Unfortunately, I will be going husbandless. There just wasn't enough funds for the both of us to go, and felt it was too important of a day to turn down the special opportunity. I believe it will be worth every penny even though it will be for a short time! I know Dustin would like to be there just as much and is just as proud but understands the importance that I be there. Sadly, this is the first time I will have ever been away from my hubby so that whole part will be hard! I will definitely miss that boy, but at least I won't be gone for too long!<br /><br />It's going to be so good to go back home. I am really excited to just be back in Georgia, even if it's only for 3 days. I have just missed everything about it so much lately. The trees, the humidity, the bugs, the HEAT, the lake especially, and well, let's be honest--my family! (And my few Georgia friends that I still have left that are back in Georgia). We weren't sure that we were going to be able to <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-D5XeQ9Kz7_ToSPKRBUXy0GijsyNy6UpzMLsodu-zw3pCbBZzaxJhhcD-HTSaVq2vNQQjLuw_usCBQbpU4kXqW2DYeUBVS1LRVIbOmQgikqGGpuQ5HIXGHplYbRglO5_ic-ViTOdc90o/s1600/georgia_peach_sticker-p217412058129030691qjcl_400.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-D5XeQ9Kz7_ToSPKRBUXy0GijsyNy6UpzMLsodu-zw3pCbBZzaxJhhcD-HTSaVq2vNQQjLuw_usCBQbpU4kXqW2DYeUBVS1LRVIbOmQgikqGGpuQ5HIXGHplYbRglO5_ic-ViTOdc90o/s200/georgia_peach_sticker-p217412058129030691qjcl_400.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475710415645338114" border="0" /></a>get enough time off this Summer to make it to Georgia and Arizona, so I guess I was blessed to get the chance to go even for a short time! [Even if it's without my hubby]. Anyways, I am SO excited and had to share my excitement with all of you!! There will be pictures and stories to come!!<br /><br />And yes, this leaves Georgia on my mind.... Can't wait to be back!Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-49665128178042668222010-05-26T13:35:00.000-07:002010-05-26T13:45:13.873-07:00work at home!I just recently decided to start work at home. I am still working with Pinnacle Security, they just opened up the options for work at home and I took complete advantage of it!! Why drive to work when I can just wake up and work from home?? I thought it was a very good deal and totally went for it! This was my first day, and I must say I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Not only do I not have to ever drive there again, but I save lots of money on gas! Dustin is actually going to be starting work from home, also which will be so nice to see him more than I did at the office. However, we will be in separate rooms but at least I still get to see him on my day off and his! Pretty good deal, not gonna lie.<br /><br />I have a feeling this is giong to work out! For now :)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/87/m_e25ec1fc00888e98d2a0d4c9225827bb.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 142px;" src="http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/87/m_e25ec1fc00888e98d2a0d4c9225827bb.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-47999702084796390842010-05-10T12:00:00.000-07:002010-05-10T12:16:30.945-07:00Happy 2 Year Anniversary to my Love!<div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v289/86/76/203001696/n203001696_30522625_9260.jpg"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6666;">Wow, I can't believe Dustin and I have been married for 2 years now! It is incredible how much time really does fly. I just wanted to take a moment and recognize Dustin, for the amazing person that he is and to let him know just how much I love and adore him.</span></b></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Dear Dustin,</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you so much for being you. You have made these last 2 years the most amazing, unforgettable two years of my life. I can't wait for all of our amazing years to come and everything that is still in store for us. You, are the light of my life and I wouldn't trade you for the world. Don't ever forget just how much I love you. You really are the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I cherish every day that I have with you.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Two Year Anniversary, Babe. Can't wait for all the anniversaries yet to come!<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;"> I LOVE YOU!</span></i></div><div><br /></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEwBEIdkX3kCEhv6CZoNGumz6PUBtzx1nCF4T_ez4lT8LXUgP6pv3xRR6xVaEa2P4O8cjk8ptJhIsjjeG_nSx2AbHW86eQOSGhl-tlUIZP4aWeAA3nbWTybfqCallYnbShaa2MlDnhEg/s1600/n203001696_30522625_9260.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEwBEIdkX3kCEhv6CZoNGumz6PUBtzx1nCF4T_ez4lT8LXUgP6pv3xRR6xVaEa2P4O8cjk8ptJhIsjjeG_nSx2AbHW86eQOSGhl-tlUIZP4aWeAA3nbWTybfqCallYnbShaa2MlDnhEg/s320/n203001696_30522625_9260.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469721872927896290" /></a>Love Always,<div>Jessi</div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><div><br /></div></div></div>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-50128226595653056142010-05-07T22:06:00.000-07:002010-05-07T22:08:19.617-07:00Ear InfectionI can't remember the last time I ever had an ear infection, but I must say it is the most awkward, weird, abnormal feeling to the head and senses....ever. And I just felt the need to say something about it.<br /><br />Goodnight.Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-75491767725470791182010-04-08T17:10:00.000-07:002010-04-08T17:18:07.874-07:00[update]I have come to the conclusion that when I decided to update this I am not going to continue saying I am going to update this more often. Let's face it, it's just not going to happen. When I update, I update. Could be as often as next week, or next year. You just never know!<br /><br />Well, for the Brandon's, things are going great. We are so ready for school to end, but sadly for me, it wont be over until the end of June. I am taking Spring classes, soo still busy for me. But hey, such is life! Dustin is doing great. Just continuing on with school and back at work at Pinnacle with me. We will be moving <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">AGAIN</span> in the next few weeks and are very sad to leave this nice place, but <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">OH SO HAPPY </span>to know we wont be moving again for quite some time. (hopefully until we are dooone with Utah). So, that part is very exciting! And we will be much closer to school and work. That gas money was just adding up!<br /><br />Well, we don't have too much planned for the Summer. We might be able to fit in 1 vacation, but can't decide if it will be to Georgia or Arizona...Time will have to decide that. OH, and $$$. So we shall see.<br /><br />Things have been going great though, and here are a few pictures to show what we have been up to since...well, January....Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-79665078454252015062010-01-10T19:53:00.000-08:002010-01-10T20:02:01.543-08:00New Year, New Start!So, with the new year I thought a great resolution would be to start writing in my blog....not once every 6 month, and not once a year...but regularly. I plan to keep that resolution so we will see how well it goes...<br /><br />I am not going to bother updating what has happened in the past several months, so I will just start from the new year. Life has been going great. Dustin and I just started school again for yet another semester. We are definitely hoping for the best. Classes are great so far. Hoping it will be a much lighter semester than the last. Last semester I was completely swamped, so I decided to go a little lighter this semester. That way I can actually work more than 10 hours a week. Yeah, that would definitely be a good thing. Dustin's last semester went really well, besides him catching the swine flu and being sick from October up until December. Somehow he still managed to pull off his whole semester with great grades minus one he had to drop. So far, so good.<br /><br />The holidays were great. We spent Thanksgiving as well as Christmas and New years in Arizona with Dustin's family. It was definitely weird not seeing my family for any of those holidays but we sure did manage to have a great time. My mom is doing great with her Chemo, and my Dad is still truckin on with his illness. Somehow they both are still very strong and making it through each day. I am so grateful for them every day of my life. :)<br /><br />Not too much else is going on in my life other than trying to get through school as fast as possible. Still have so far to go, but every semester I am just a little bit closer. Well that's all I really have to share for now, maybe I will remember to post when something exciting happens...that would be good.Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-5073381974616989302009-07-30T11:29:00.000-07:002009-07-30T11:48:09.654-07:00i'm the worst blogger everSo, really. It's been forever, and I am not going to even try going back about everything that has happened in our lives since March. So, I'm just not. :)<br />Things have been pretty good. This Summer has flown right by. Me and Dustin have been working at Pinnacle Security. I have been working in the Customer Service dept, and Dustin has been flagging calls, and setting up accounts for new customers. It isn't exactly our "ideal" job, but it definitely pays the bills. It has also been the main cause for this Summer flying by. This Summer has been completely different than last Summer. Last Summer I swear, it felt like we had traveled around the world and back, and this Summer we have been to Georgia once, for a family reunion. That was fun. A little overwhelmingly exhausting for a one week vacation. But oh, totally worth it. We were able to go to Gulf Shores AL for the reunion which was at the beach, and we also got the chance to spend a day in Panama City Beach which is by far, my family's favorite beach! So we had a really great time. It was so so good to spend time with my parents. I just love love love them, and wish I could see them more. My Dad is seriously, the best Dad in the world! :) I just wish we could see him more. Speaking of the parents, my mom is actually doing fabulous. According to the Dr. her cancer is going away! Her cancer level in her blood has gone down from 56 to 7.8, and 2.4 or something like that is said to be the normal range. So, clearly her levels have significantly dropped--so we have ALOT of hope in the air. She gets her CT scan in mid-august, so that will tell us alot and what we have to do from there. But so far, SO GOOD. We are excited.<br /><br />In about 2 weeks we get to go to Arizona for the weekend to visit our other family. The wonderful Brandon's! We are so so excited. You see, we used to see them, oh, atleast once every 2 months. But we have not seen them since February! Which has been much much too long! So we are very excited to see them. Especially now that Dustin's parents along with his sister both live in Mesa now, so we don't have to go between Las Cruces, and Mesa. SO, we are very excited to see them--especially since for once, WE DON'T HAVE TO DRIVE! It will give us TWO extra days to actually spend time with them! We are SO excited! And that will be the two summer vacations we get all sumer long. Then...SCHOOL! Which, i'm not going to lie, i am actually pretty excited for. I finally will be starting classes for my major, which is long over due. So I am ready, plus I need some time away from yelling, angry, irate customers.<br /><br />Anyways, I think this is good for now. Maybe I will update again before next year.Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-80074377126125657002009-03-22T18:49:00.000-07:002009-03-22T19:00:05.502-07:00Dustin's Birthday Surprise!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVH-X2NKLKbNYaFPUh70oIflYUjzcKN0X_HSJcqCZI0hnfatCTthGv-PC7KFqE_7SFe28eMURmgYzitirIRgBRJNijCXrUnlvb4hzQKaJwuj7O94xR9HGQB_dlOnxREWp_K8zvN_N-iQ/s1600-h/DSCF1265.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVH-X2NKLKbNYaFPUh70oIflYUjzcKN0X_HSJcqCZI0hnfatCTthGv-PC7KFqE_7SFe28eMURmgYzitirIRgBRJNijCXrUnlvb4hzQKaJwuj7O94xR9HGQB_dlOnxREWp_K8zvN_N-iQ/s320/DSCF1265.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316196694347265042" border="0" /></a><br />Or not so much the "surprise". It appears that I am really bad at hiding things from my husband. Me, and my sister decided to throw a surprise party for Dustin about a week and a half before his birthday. Was not so sure I could keep something like that away from him for that long without giving away any hints. Well, I guess the whole fact that my phone kept getting texts and random people kept calling me it was hard for him not to have a feeling something was going on. However, he sure did go along with it pretty good. Didn't bring it up once all weekend...until he walked into the "SURPRISE!"....and his first words he uttered were "I KNEW IT!" haha. So much for the surprise! But it was a good one anyways. It turned out REALLY well, and we all had a TON of fun. My lovely little sister and friends sure decorated quite nicely...and had t he floor covered in balloons...which the boys ended up having a little too much fun with. But it all went really well and everyone had a great time. A few of Dustin's mission buddies came, along with a bunch of other friends here and there. It was such a good turn out and we were so glad that our closest friends could make it over to surprise Dustin with all this attention. (which I am sure he loved.) :) But anyways, I was just glad Dustin had a great Birthday weekend full of Dinners, fun, and surprises. I also enjoyed it seeing as this was the first surprise party I have thrown anyone and apparently the first surprise party Dustin has gotten--so it was great for the both of us and we both enjoyed every minute of it!! (we didn't get too many pictures cuz we are all so busy socializing but I managed to catch one at the end before all the late stayers took off)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohc9yloYJuLIDT9nDI2cwRkU8tiuWJI46MOZiLe1GM9TTPpqKbSQr_azBm0FsLvTFfjLH49en5vqRBgAAyzav8XPjN2i-LC9F1uXxnqpzxzx-jpx22UlBN0BWZW0GpJupXKU_ZOH6KuA/s1600-h/DSCF1259.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohc9yloYJuLIDT9nDI2cwRkU8tiuWJI46MOZiLe1GM9TTPpqKbSQr_azBm0FsLvTFfjLH49en5vqRBgAAyzav8XPjN2i-LC9F1uXxnqpzxzx-jpx22UlBN0BWZW0GpJupXKU_ZOH6KuA/s320/DSCF1259.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316196698493460818" border="0" /></a>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-39600543751191081122009-03-19T20:06:00.000-07:002009-03-19T20:12:00.221-07:00Happy Birthday Dustin!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5OBd42DBDnUnGo6hkMQIsWLwj2eEnvcWS-1GybMhxb_5rucxv4_tfpFr6FB9NQ-Ew8l8xfDEqWco6iB8UnNigfORMAwWO2_RuFXIc6zoE-BJPRy4TjGxBQPp-GRfI3sJk0m_9TwmGzvM/s1600-h/DSCF1053.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5OBd42DBDnUnGo6hkMQIsWLwj2eEnvcWS-1GybMhxb_5rucxv4_tfpFr6FB9NQ-Ew8l8xfDEqWco6iB8UnNigfORMAwWO2_RuFXIc6zoE-BJPRy4TjGxBQPp-GRfI3sJk0m_9TwmGzvM/s320/DSCF1053.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315101172710017394" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 255, 255);font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" >HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUSTIN!!!! I love you, and am so happy I got to spend yet, another year with you! I hope it's amazing because you definitely deserve it! Thank you for everything you do for me and remember how much<span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 255);"> I love you! </span><br /><br />I know he very rarely even checks this thing but I thought I would go ahead and give him a shout out on his special day!! :)</span>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-84431745968366290212009-02-23T20:55:00.001-08:002009-02-23T21:12:49.076-08:00The Hubby Survey!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3v9oZ5eXsREMH4gjauR2SaRLubs5PJppdWdtsZmaJdOANalej3PRlc3HNQACPVxI9ry8NFfFEBDBj84ucnXZ-KvRX2pAhadmXBAh-g8iEADeKe6O1TEPEFyjrJVZixlTMnSU7pHK9RPI/s1600-h/l_303a610142a434f946114d6063787be0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3v9oZ5eXsREMH4gjauR2SaRLubs5PJppdWdtsZmaJdOANalej3PRlc3HNQACPVxI9ry8NFfFEBDBj84ucnXZ-KvRX2pAhadmXBAh-g8iEADeKe6O1TEPEFyjrJVZixlTMnSU7pHK9RPI/s320/l_303a610142a434f946114d6063787be0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306227462185898882" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>1. Where did you meet your husband?</strong> I actually met him while he was serving his Mission in Georgia.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>2.How long did you date?</strong> Ummm, we started dating right after his Mission and got engaged a month later---but we were engaged for a good 7 Months!<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>3.How long have you been married?</strong> 8 and a half months!<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>4. What does he do that surprises you?</strong> Puts up with me! :)<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>5. What is your favorite feature of his?</strong> His bigg greeeen eyes, and the fact that he always makes me laugh.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>6. What is his best quality?</strong> His patience. His spirituality. The way he treats me. The list could go on.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">7<strong>. Does he have a nick name for you?</strong> He calls me Babe or Honey.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>8. What is his favorite food?</strong> Anything Mexcian. I will go with Chilitos enchiladas.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>9. What is his favorite sport?</strong> Tennis is definitely his favorite.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>10.When and where was your first kiss?</strong> Umm, September 26th, 2007---at his house. It was the moment!<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?</strong> We love playing tennis together, and watching either Lost, 24, Grey's or Private Practice together. Yes, we watches those girly shows with me! :)<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>12. Do you have children?</strong> No, not quite yet!<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>13. How old is he?</strong> 22, he will be 23 in a few weeks.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>14. Who said I love you first?</strong> He did.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>15. His favorite music?</strong> Anything, and everything. He loves rap. But he loves Alternative rock too.<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>16. What do you admire most about him?</strong> The knowledge he has of the gospel. I would have never guessed he was a convert!<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>17. What is his favorite color?</strong> BYU Blue...as he calls it. lol<br /></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>18. Will he read this?</strong> Yeah, I am sure he will.<br /></span>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-11856714558212569842009-02-20T20:44:00.000-08:002009-02-26T22:22:13.912-08:00Finally...Pictures!Here are pictures from all the events from Valentines Day all the way back to Christmas in Georgia!! I figured it was time to show off some pictures!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZjTcxH-MNlQ6PZw3cOLKpJkKRzmxADB4levkwJfDi2eIHPDRCDbAdpoA5io239b6jMf3vm79wHZ8aKfDIXToMC0WFiIH_I7ypryW7u9UdDjBdRcg8j544w23FtXSy81QFn_mjAbVdAA/s1600-h/DSC01389.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZjTcxH-MNlQ6PZw3cOLKpJkKRzmxADB4levkwJfDi2eIHPDRCDbAdpoA5io239b6jMf3vm79wHZ8aKfDIXToMC0WFiIH_I7ypryW7u9UdDjBdRcg8j544w23FtXSy81QFn_mjAbVdAA/s320/DSC01389.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305112722654842978" border="0" /></a>Happy Valentines Day!! We both had a very good Valentines Day and Dustin finally decided to get me the Notebook since it is one of my favorite movies and we have yet to watch it together, so I was really excited that we could finally watch it together! I know, cheesy! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9a_IP6GOMDC0VhOjBTiiHe1_Pk-9PXKaJw-9R32fWnaKdqxXlzqCQynfEP9dNZ0Hrc1eFl4-VegWLWLQeJRzj3I6shMViSDFOor9umaogRSFtFKykq8hS59QdJMMzkt27d74JDPt1Os/s1600-h/DSC01396.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9a_IP6GOMDC0VhOjBTiiHe1_Pk-9PXKaJw-9R32fWnaKdqxXlzqCQynfEP9dNZ0Hrc1eFl4-VegWLWLQeJRzj3I6shMViSDFOor9umaogRSFtFKykq8hS59QdJMMzkt27d74JDPt1Os/s320/DSC01396.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305115113088976194" border="0" /></a>And of course you can not forget the Pretty flowers Dustin surprised me with! I LOVE flowers!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbM6G1A64kPbzbcB2-eg2Tre0rz9TM-jN_RANWhXq74alRuXvRLE-KS-dodAUfR8ECjMqj06zOOroRTzq6c4ATmoj41AEbomSPz8mvdMNnyADWp-koSFA2ZJvg-Nn5zlvGHyP3a29o08/s1600-h/DSCF1221.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKbM6G1A64kPbzbcB2-eg2Tre0rz9TM-jN_RANWhXq74alRuXvRLE-KS-dodAUfR8ECjMqj06zOOroRTzq6c4ATmoj41AEbomSPz8mvdMNnyADWp-koSFA2ZJvg-Nn5zlvGHyP3a29o08/s320/DSCF1221.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305111684826175970" border="0" /></a>We Just really love the Georgia bulldogs so we had to get a picture in our Jerseys and of course this was the big game the day before we left Georgia!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYH8JU5wVNcxugcNiZ3ykT9Y43KCOIzFPHfgvv2ODZWViU3A5nts6uzWfZUAksyl9QQqUe-pJ2u-n3xQdqEbTwYX_blaJa95JUCy9Xv2hJ4fyxTpZzjeHLAP659jOb3WH8IuR7mMPpCEk/s1600-h/DSCF1181.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYH8JU5wVNcxugcNiZ3ykT9Y43KCOIzFPHfgvv2ODZWViU3A5nts6uzWfZUAksyl9QQqUe-pJ2u-n3xQdqEbTwYX_blaJa95JUCy9Xv2hJ4fyxTpZzjeHLAP659jOb3WH8IuR7mMPpCEk/s320/DSCF1181.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305111678689169122" border="0" /></a>As much as we love the Georgia Bulldogs we HAD to go pay a visit to Athens and see all of our favorite spots-- and we enjoyed every minute of it! :D<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJtaq0E4wKthgF_XTLUbGXguRkghHmQxsEuRN9UUE8WAj3Nd0vCoCt57kfl9jSez_Mo8jK09DQvV9LlbdTYPl6hiqcGYyRrXC7SQfHbK78pwmhoB9ui3uVXfWe0TZ2h06b1G88fILfLk/s1600-h/DSCF1214.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJtaq0E4wKthgF_XTLUbGXguRkghHmQxsEuRN9UUE8WAj3Nd0vCoCt57kfl9jSez_Mo8jK09DQvV9LlbdTYPl6hiqcGYyRrXC7SQfHbK78pwmhoB9ui3uVXfWe0TZ2h06b1G88fILfLk/s320/DSCF1214.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305111683222840290" border="0" /></a>Happy New Year, 2009!! Yes, we spent our first New Years together as a married couple and spent the entire evening with our family and had a blast!! And don't worry, it's just sparkling cider! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-i37HV3LK0sTK0so6wBy-XJ3M_3UUrhswJS6cd0MRmse0r58IZSGy-JnoZp8SQPfMLG3SwDiUWEs40UNAuID0rUDvWe_fYxbu52NhyphenhyphenCtukptAW4Y9lhGqBOYUvW6rbj7cZ1cB4XzHKKo/s1600-h/DSCF1070.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-i37HV3LK0sTK0so6wBy-XJ3M_3UUrhswJS6cd0MRmse0r58IZSGy-JnoZp8SQPfMLG3SwDiUWEs40UNAuID0rUDvWe_fYxbu52NhyphenhyphenCtukptAW4Y9lhGqBOYUvW6rbj7cZ1cB4XzHKKo/s320/DSCF1070.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305109201956691442" border="0" /></a>Merry Christmas!! This is us, and my Dad and step Mom. Unfortunately we didn't get any pictures of us with my Mama. :( But had an AMAZING Christmas with all my many family members!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqfV5ut-96dOyJmMGkAfjc6gPY0B6_h8_ccYpiIYAjDsta8GTYc-7KCHZKodJu9SfPcCq4uQF2HA13ZO-bsL3vfqAagr7DhWZPs_U-nX6pMf5MJ5pNoOpCIQJe43nu5PZ1omELp4hlmA/s1600-h/DSCF1056.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOqfV5ut-96dOyJmMGkAfjc6gPY0B6_h8_ccYpiIYAjDsta8GTYc-7KCHZKodJu9SfPcCq4uQF2HA13ZO-bsL3vfqAagr7DhWZPs_U-nX6pMf5MJ5pNoOpCIQJe43nu5PZ1omELp4hlmA/s320/DSCF1056.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305109199248424418" border="0" /></a>And of course this is just US doing the traditional Christmas tree picture before we open the gifts!<br /><br /><br /><br />Anyways, that is about it for my pictures--and I thought I would share since it has been so long since i have updated with anything!! And now, I am going to try to continue updating frequently. We will see how far that goes!Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1848598726708885354.post-67349807008211405612009-02-19T16:28:00.000-08:002009-02-19T16:41:22.593-08:00It's been far too long..So, when I say I will update later-- I didn't mean 2 months later. I know I always say I should work on updating more so than I do--but it never changes. Ah well, it is what it is. But I thought I really was past due for an update so here I am.<br /><br />Life has been extremely busy over here with the Brandon's. December was go, go, go, non-stop. We had a fabulous Christmas and New years in Georgia. I saw just about everyone that I wanted to see--Minus a few. It's amazing how busy the holidays get being with family. It was so so so good to see my family though. I enjoyed every waking moment of it. It was extremely hard to leave. Eventually, when I get around to it I will post lots of pictures of the wonderful vacation plus more.<br /><br />Now, with me and Dustin both being back in school full time we have no time AT ALL. It's ridiculous, but in the end I am sure it will be worth it. It feels so good to finally be back in school, and feeling more productive than working at my dead end job. So far, I have enjoyed all of my classes--besides math of course, and I am positive that will never change. It's surprises me how much more motivation I have when it comes to school now that I am married. I kind of figured it would be that way, but wow. It's nice, and I am definitely working much harder than I ever have in school. Hopefully my grades at the end of the semester will show it. As for the husband, he has been working really hard this semester and I won't doubt that he will be getting straight A's this semester as well.<br /><br />Valentines weekend was great. Minus the fact that I was sick the entire weekend and then some--we had a great time. We went to Arizona and spent the weekend with the in-laws. Which of course, is always fun. I absolutely love it in Arizona, and I am afraid I will have to stop going seeing as every time I do go, it's harder and harder for me to come back to Provo. Gotta love school--but I finally qualify for In-state residency which really really excites me! I can actually go to a state school and get the in-state tuition, so that just really makes life so much easier. Anyways--back to my weekend. Seeing as I was sick, we really just took it easy on Valentines Day. We went out to dinner and did the usual Valentines thing, and then came home and played games with the family. Which I enjoyed very much. It was so nice to just sit back, and relax through the weekend rather than worry about school, homework, and tests. So it was indeed a nice break from the hectic semester. We finally got back home last night and I am now back at school all day long. :)<br /><br />As of right now, our lives consist of the usual college life. School, work, homework, studying, and going out whenever we can find the time in between all of that. Maybe one of these days we will come up with something really interesting to enlighten all of you with. :)<br /><br />More to come.Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356050024516888667noreply@blogger.com1