My personal "Dan in Real Life"

I had a wonderful night tonight. I was not able to go home to visit my family this Christmas and it has been eating at me as time goes on but tonight helped my pain. My extended family invited me over to their house for their Christmas party and it was wonderful. It was just like the movie, Dan in Real Life. If you have not seen it, I strongly recommend it! In the movie, they are this family that is so cute, everyone loves each other, they are a tad dysfunctional, and of course involved in everyones lives. There is also a scene in the movie were everyone is being goofy and they are putting on a talent show. Tonight, I had my own little version of the movie.

Tonight, the kids of my adult cousins put on a talent show that was pretty funny. I love being surrounded by kids because I never really had that growing up and I don't have that in my immediate family. I love the loud house and the millions of foot steps on the floor above us. Then we have an "ugliest christmas sweater contest" that was great. We first voted, then there was a dance off, and then a re-vote. I love that they have this tradition. It was so funny!!! They have another tradition where they do a roast, via a poem, to a family member. This was so funny and heartwarming. I really felt like I was in a movie tonight with all the appropriate goofiness and loving the family even more after I left.

The food was great, the company was refreshing and I just might stay home next Christmas as well to do this all over again. Just next time, I need to bring a camera.

The last couple months.

So I know it has been forever! Sorry to disappoint everyone....I know you wake up and the first thing you do is check our blog...but again....no new post. So here it is!!! I guess alot of little things have happened but not alot of big things except for Thanksgiving. I am still working at a job that is, well, a job, and I feel the guilt every night when I go to sleep that I am not looking for a better job for myself. Dustin just finished his semester (just one more to go) after a pretty easy going semester if you dont include the finals. Dont get me wrong, he worked hard, but he did not have as many credits which makes it easier. I have to be honest, I miss finals. I miss running around like crazy and memorizing too many things but still feeling like I was progressing and stimulating myself. I was one of those freaks who loved school and I really miss it now. It is going to be super weird when are are out of a college town in 4 months. Dustin is still doing his music website, but with the holidays, traffic has gone down. I really hope that activity goes back up because I have high hopes for this site.

So back to Thanksgiving, Dustin's family came to our house for the big day. Everything went well. All the food tasted great, the turkey was perfect (in my opinion) and we loved having company. Unfortunately, our little nephew was not doing to hot with our cold weather so he had to leave early but we got alot of good video of him. Also, we were able to take the family to see Temple square and of course it was beautiful.

Let me think....other news....well last night Dustin and I drove around for 2 hours looking at Christmas light, drinking hot chocolate, and listening to Josh Groban. That drive definitely got me in the Christmas mood. Also, my extended family extended us an invitation to come to their house this Sunday for a Christmas party. They are so sweet and it is going to be nice to be with family around the holiday. Also, we finally saw the new twilight movie which was good. A little cheesy but good. We also saw star trek, and yes, it was as good as everyone said. We have finally been able to catch up on movie now that the season of time off is vacation is upon us.

I have to be honest, this time of year is a tad hard for me. First off, Dustin and I have wanted a baby for over a year now since our molar pregnancy fiasco. I keep finding out that everyone who is younger, has been married for shorter time then I have, and some people I just dont like (gasp, I know) are pregnant. It is just not fair. I have to get my blood drawn in a couple weeks to check back up on my progress to make sure no little cancer has come back. Ohhhhhh maybe in a couple years we can have a kid. Also, Dustin is stressed about graduating in April because the economy still sucks and we are getting screwed because of it. I am just hoping and praying that something pops up for us. I dont care where we live....I just want Dustin to be happy with a job. Okay, thanks guys for letting me vent. I promise, I really am grateful around this time of year.

Also, Dustin and I got each other the same Christmas presents this year. We both got a Wii for each other! That probably sounds confusing....we just got 1 Wii, and we both went in on it. Yay, we are finally cool :) So we are playing alot of mario cart and getting pretty good at it. All we need now are to invite friends to come over and play. Also, my family was kind enough to send Christmas gifts ever though WE ASKED THEM NOT TOO!! That is what family is for right....to not listen and give you gifts :) We have had fun decorating this year. I love my 3 foot tree and I love Christmas decorations. We keep our Christmas tree lights on all the time....I am surprised we have not burned down the house.

Anyways, I hope everyone has had happy holidays and been able to spend time with family....whether immediate or extended. I truly am grateful for my Savior and for this time of year! I have been truly blessed with an amazing husband, the means to get an education, the gospel in my life, a roof over my head, and food on the table. Thank you friends and family for enriching my life.