Happy Birthday Mom

Yesterday was my Mom's Birthday. I would have posted yesterday but I was in Vegas and away from the blogging world to celebrate with her and my family. My sister-in-law planned a dinner at her house and had the great idea to do a thanksgiving dinner for her sense Jeff and I will not be with my family this year. My mom did not know Jeff was coming but it wouldn't be a family dinner without all of us, new members and all, so he made the trip down after work yesterday. What a guy... and what a long day for him! Dinner turned out fabulous and it was so nice to be with my mom on her birthday, I have not been able to for a couple of years and It makes me so sad to miss so much living a couple hours away!

My mom deserves the best, she is such an amazing woman! The older I get the more I appreciate and notice. Every step of the way she has been there and I love her for that! I can only hope to be as giving and loving as she is some day! Happy Birthday Mom I love you!

FINALLY... we got our pictures

Prepare for a little bit of a picture over load. I am not sure what to say I think they speak for themselves. I do wish we had a few other shots that worked out better but I'll take these!

The only time I cried during the whole day was when I had to say bye to my Dad on the way to the temple and again when I came out and her was there! What an amazing Father I have.. REALLY!

I love the big groups shots it's fun to remember who was there!

My awkward moment with my Dad... she told me to kiss his cheek and we both about died I think. Sorry I don't kiss my Dad! haha

So I had the picture in my mind that I wanted to get a big print of and have above our fire place but i'm not sure i'm exactly pleased with the ones with the whole Temple in the background... so please give me some advice or comments on which ones you like! (I like this one)

Love this one.

I'm not sure which one of these two I like but this was the best one with the Temple in the background (my original vision..)

Great picture here.

Thought I should throw a smile shot... I'm drawn to the serious looks though!

The rings... minus my band?? Not sure why its  not in the picture but it's pretty!

Happy Halloween

This past Halloween Jeff and I hosted a little party. We thought it would be fun to have a little get together with all the couples that do not have kids yet. Their ended up being about 14 throughout the night, with plenty of food to go around! I made dinner in a pumpkin and pudding dirt then everyone else brought lots of other stuff to munch on! Thanks everyone that came we had a blast!

These are a few pictures of the costumes. Three people came dressed up as Jeff, one couple was Jeff and I and did they ever have Jeff to a T! Soo funny!

This is the softball Jeff... please do not think my husband wears short tight pants.. He doesn't!

This is the red neck side of us. Why do guys think its so funny to be ugly on Halloween!? Worst costume ever for me! Thanks hon!

This is Jeff and I the tag says Jen 2010... Um no no Tyler I think we'll wait just a little bit longer!

This is the best Jeff, the back of his shirt had all of the real Jeff's sayings, and it was all so true! He also had muscle milk, excedrin, doughnuts, sweedish fish and a cinnamon roll in his fanny pack!

The other newly weds at the party, They got married the week after Jeff and I!

Again, we had a lot of fun talkin' and playing games. I don't think anyone went home hungry either! Thanks all for coming over and for dressing up! What would Halloween be without costumes!?

Ring Ceremony

So I fnally got some pictures from our wedding in the mail today. I'm still waiting on pictures from the Temple. These are just a few of the many many many cute candid shots our Photographer Justin Bowen got for us at our ring ceremony in Vegas. He was great to work with, i've been told by a few people at our wedding that they really liked him as did I so if anyone is looking for a great photographer in Las Vegas let me know I'll get you the contact info!

This is our Candy buffet, lots of orange and pink candy with little goodie bags for everyone to take some!

My nephew and niece were the ring bear and flower girl, they did so good!

My dad walking me down the isle, what an amazing Father I have! He was so involved with the wedding and everyhting that went on. He went above and beyond what I asked of him, a girl couldn't have a better dad!

Ok I LOVE this picture, what a stud my little nephew is! The kid just makes me laugh!

Jeff's second ring this marriage... yes he lost his day #4 of our marriage!

This is a fun shot I think, Jeff is just pullin' me along! ha love that man!

Again I LOVE this picture! These are Jeff's nieces and when you told them to smile this is what they did! Oh and Amy... Love your face!

The big group shot of I think just about everyone that came to the ring ceremony. Justing did a great job getting everyone in there! Way to go!

This was one the shots I wanted most, my dad and I dancing!

Jeff and I had a fabulous time and may I just add the second reception was much less stressful. We couldnt have asked for more beautiful weather in Vegas and such a great bunch of people to come and be with us on our special day! We are so excited to see what life has to bring us!

Much love!

Vegas Bridal Shower

Have to love my Mom for getting us our tennis rackets, Jeff really was so excited when I told him we got some.. It was totally his idea to register for them! For those of you who don't know... My mom loves her some tennis, so thanks mom for keepin' it in the Family! We're excited to play.. you against Jeff and I! Ha ha

Ok is this not the cutest apron EVER?! I love it and it makes me exicted to cook just so I can wear it... or have an excuse to!

This darling cake was made out of towels and lots of sewing pins as the bead work. One of my best friends made it for me and she was so excited about it! thanks Julie... LOVED it!

And of course... what would a Bridal shower be without some of this! I got quite a bit actually and it was all really cute! May I remind you Kram's was wrapped in a loaf of bread with a quote that said "Because Man can't live on bread alone" So funny!

Thank you Holly so much for all that you did! Not only did you throw me a bridal shower you made sure everything was right on our wedding day! You're awsome! I really do have the best family ever!

I also have everyone else to thank that came and thought of Jeff and I as we prepared for our Amazing wedding! Thanks for all the love everyone!

My oh my what a week

My heart is full today with love and appreciation for my family.It has been one heck of a week!

On our way home tonight Jeff and I got in a discussion about how precious every moment really is.

There have been a couple unexpected events to make us bring this discussion up one of which happened today (The other is not my story to tell but what an amazing family... my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time). The past two days Jeff has been in a softball tournament, one of many I have been to... today was by far the worst. In their third game of the tournament a member of the opposite team came up to bat and hit a ball straight at our pitcher, hitting him right in the face. I'm not sure how many of you know much about soft ball but, some guys can hit the ball dang hard. Imagine the sound a ball makes when it is hit square on... that was the same sound it made hitting this man's face. A sound and sight I never want to experience again. He was rushed off to the ER and then we found out he was going to be life flighted to Salt Lake because he was bleeding around his brain.

This shook Jeff and his team up pretty bad because nobody really thought it would be that bad. To make things even worse the team acted as though he deserved it and when the game resumed talked even more smack, just firing our guys up!

We are home now and the latest news we got was that he was doing better, both of his eye sockets are damaged, his nose was shattered, he has a bad blood clot in his forehead and we are still waiting on when surgery is going to be.

Luckily there was a delay in the games becasue of the incident so Jeff and another team mate were able to make it back to the hospital to give him a blessing as they were loading him up!

How greatful I am for the priesthood and that I have an amazing husband that cares so much for others. He sent out the bulk text to the team and they decided to fast and pray for him and his family tomorrow, how blessed we are to have the faith and knowledge we have! I love my husband and am greatful for him more than he will ever know! I also hope the Johnson family knows they are in our thoughts and prayers!

I hope that by writing this I can let go of the images I have had in my head all day of this poor man's face and the puddle of blood left behind, I also hope it motivats pitchers to wear masks so things like this don't happen to another fmaily.

Much Love..

Bridal Shower in South Jordan

So my sweet sister-in-laws all got together and threw me a Bridal shower. I had the chance to meet lots of new family and got a ton of cute things! The woman figure was made by one of his Aunts and it consisted of an ironing board, mop, broom, bowls, towels, and lots of kitchen utensils. Another one of his Aunts made the boquet and inside that was kitchen towels, wash rags, place mats, wooden spoons, and other utensils! What a creative bunch and such cute ideas.

Thanks Amy, Karen and Laurie for the awesome shower!