Ahhhhh......Park City!

This weekend was the long awaited trip to Park City and man did we need the break! We worked so hard to get everything done before this weekend so we could spend our time together and not worry about the travails of life. We were first expecting to be there on Friday night, but found out that it was actually Sat and Sun that we would have the condo. No big deal. We went on Sat afternoon and it was awesome!!! The place was so nice. There was a big TV with a DVD player in the living room along with a wood burning fire place!! I LOVE fireplaces. We had a fire, watched the U vs BYU game (go Utes!), spent some quality time talking, got a lot of sleep, enjoyed having a mountain side view from our room and loved every minute of it! We left Sunday afternoon and went to Ed and Marta's house for dinner. It was so much fun to spend some time with them. We just don't have the time to spend with family like we used to. And with Kelvin and my opposing schedules, we barely see each other. I just keep reminding myself that it is all almost over. In fact the worst of the craziness ends in 2 weeks! I can't wait to spend some time with my family (we see them about once a month when things are good), and not have to worry every night about how much (or how little in some cases) homework I am getting done, and how much (or how little) sleep I get. I can just work and then relax. I have a few projects I want to get done and I can't wait to get cooking again. Thanksgiving can't get here soon enough. Bring on the Turkey! -And the rolls, that's my favorite part along with my moms sweet potatos.

I Don't Wanna Grow Up!

So this morning as I am almost ready to leave to take 2 tests and I walk out of the room to find this.........

Kelvin was watching Saturday morning cartoons and eating his Cookie Crisp cereal. It was so adorable I had to take a picture.


He was looking at me like "What?" Sometimes it's like I have a little boy in my house. I love it!!!


So I decided to take a couple more pictures just before I left.


He didn't want me to go because he knew I would be gone all day long. And it was true. I left at 9:30am and then didn't get back until 3:45pm.

Today was a really good day. I had to study for 2 tests this week and take them both today. I thought I wasn't going to do well but ended up getting really good scores on both. As I was driving home, Kelvin called me and told me that his Uncle Gary had a time share at a condo in Park City next Friday through Tuesday but wouldn't be here until Monday. They wanted to know if we wanted to use it next weekend. Um...YEAH!!!! It will be like a late anniversary celebration. Then my little brother called and wanted to come spend the night with us. So I decided to drive to Pleasant Grove to pick him up. Then I got a call from my friend Rachel. She just got home from her mission and was in Pleasant Grove with her family. I was so excited!!! I told her I was on my way to Pleasant Grove and I stopped and talked with her for about an hour. I could have spent more time with her, but we only have one car and I needed to get it back so Kelvin could go to work. What a blessing of a day after a long hard few weeks. I thank the Lord for the day I have had and the hope it has once again given me when I didn't think there was much left. My cup is once again overflowing with the reminder that the Lord is very mindful of me. I have such an amazing husband and we have such an amazing marriage. Our testimonies burn bright of our Redeeming Savior and his love for us. Is has been a rewarding day and I have high hopes that I can finish my last few weeks. And with a husband who is like a kid most days, my joy is full!

P.S. When I was doing laundry tonight I found some paper in the dryer that Kelvin hadn't taken out of his pants. I guess I need to check his pockets now before I do the laundry since this is not the first time I have found things. One more proof that I have a little boy as a husband! ;)

A Sort-Of Day Off!!!

Today I had half a day to myself. I haven't had that in such a long time! I am at work all day and then come home and do homework until late at night. It doesn't make for much of a life, but it's what you have to do when you are both in school and working. But since I work at a bank and today is veterans day, I got the day off work! This was so welcome. I stayed in bed until 10:30 even though I was awake at 7:30 this morning. I then got up and took a long shower and did a few hours of homework. Kelvin called me and I went to pick him up from school and he surprised me by taking me out to lunch. We haven't been out to eat for 2 months! This was a treat indeed. He had a little extra birthday money and decided that we needed a small date. We got home about 3 and watched most of Kung-Fu Panda (he saved his birthday money to buy this movie when it came out yesterday) and then he had to go to work. I then did more homework and now get to do whatever I want to tonight. It is a much needed break and is quite rejuvenating. I only have 3 weeks left of school and am anxiously awaiting the end of this KILLER semester. I have put in as much time in these 2 classes as I would a normal 13-15 credit hours. It has been a crazy ride that I do not want to relive but probably will when I do Nursing school. It will be worth it in the end, but for now, I am off to make banana bread and enjoy my few coveted hours of do whatever I want crazy time!!!

Halloween Party Time!

This year for Halloween we weren't sure what to do, so we decided to have a party. Just some friends and food and games. As we were thinking of costumes and knowing our time and monetary limitations, I went with my costume last year which was Link from the game Zelda (pretty awesome costume), and Emilee went with politics! She was an undecided voter. One side was the Obama supporter and the other a McCain supporter. And which ever side the candidate was on was a few quotes or stupid things each candidate had said (and some added funny things she put on). Pretty clever if you ask me. She got quite a few comments at work. Most people liked the costume and thought it was creative. But some got really upset about it and she even had a couple people lecture her on the evils of a certain candidate. Come on people, it was just a costume!!! The front side signs for Obama: Socialism Rocks!!!, Terrorists are our friends, 95% of Americans will get a tax cut......even though only 70% pay taxes, If you need a home, go see Resco. He has the best deals., and my favorite "I've been to 57 states with only 1 left to go." McCain was on the back side and those signs said: The economy is strong......as long as you haven't invested your money, I'm in favor of the bailout...I have 9 mortgages, Washington is a Hollywood for ugly people. Hollywood is a Washington for the simple minded., Presidential ambition is a disease that can only be cured by embalming fluid.

The party was a lot of fun and it lasted until 2 in the morning. Poor Emilee had a test a few hours after eveyone went home and she has been pretty sick this weekend. Needless to say, after the test (which I had to drive her to because she was so tired and sick) she went right to bed and spent the rest of the day there. Today was pretty much the same story, but she has been feeling a bit better this evening so there is hope for tomorrow. Which is a good thing since she has to work full time now.

The costume that created laughs and controversy.



Here is a picture of the group. We originally invited about 6 couples, but since we only decided to do it a couple of days before Halloween, most had plans already. But we really enjoyed ourselves.