The Boss's Wedding...

Yikes!!!! What do you wear to your boss's wedding??! I'll tell ya what!... I've never been this stressed out searching for the perfect evening gown, accessories, jewelry, etc. for a "black tie" wedding since my own wedding! Wait!... I wasn't even this stressed for my own!! Oh, and I have to add that... I even had to buy a "clutch". Will I ever use it again... NO!

Well, I guess you have to know 'the boss' though! My friend, Chang, and I weren't even allowed to leave her bridal shower early! It went from 4-midnight or later.... we snuck out at 10:30!

I've never been to a Jewish wedding, but it was absolutely gorgeous! Yep... very glamorous, as "the boss" would want it that way! Persian food is delicious and how about dancing the night away??! We enjoyed meeting new faces, food and of course the bride and groom!

I couldn't pack my big cannon camera in my clutch, LOL! So here are just a couple shots before we left.

Thought of the day:

"Women wish to be loved not because they are pretty, or good, or well bred, or graceful, or intelligent, but because they are themselves."~HFA

Events in a Nutshell!... or Stone?!

WoW!... where to begin?!...........

First off!.... Josh made the "Dean's List" for the fifth time in a row!!! I am SO SO PROUD of him!!!!!! Congrats Lovey!

Well... after Josh's thrilling time in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, he flew home and we started our quick road trip visit to Utah. This gave a little time for Josh to relax with family, and for me... another year at BYU Women's Conference with my sis and Mom! We had a great time together! And of course heard some very helpful and inspirational advice from guest speakers.

Thank You Mom and Layner for taking time out of your schedules to be together and to make this happen!!

We're back home now and headed for a chillaxin day at the beach (which btw, was... heavenly!!) Josh just laughs at me when we hit the beach! Yeah!... I'm insanely crazy over seashells for some odd reason! I'll go to extreme measures, risking my life in the crashing waves to get a seashell! LOL!

Next in our chain of events... Jimmy Kimmel Live show! Yep!... I was tickled pink! Wha-hooo!!! I'm just lovin' the shows! So fun! Anyhow, I kept getting emails saying the show was on, then canceled, then on again, then off, then good to go, etc! So we decided to check it out since I still had tickets.... dragging our friends Nate & Katie with us! Sorry guys! ;) Ended up that the show was only for the unemployed workers of Detroit and special guest that flew every single one of them out... Eminem himself! We had a pretty sweet time at the concert, besides the standing for 6 hours!! Although... I was seriously afraid there was gonna be some gang shootings or something! LOL!... I'm a dork! How 'bout having Mike Tyson on with Mr. Slim Shady?! I'd like to see them go the rounds too!! ha ha ha!


Our next event took place after lounging all day and eating nothing but CRAP!!! (that's what happens when the wife has a sweet tooth all day, every day!) We were watching a movie when Josh left the room then came back in white as a ghost, holding his lower stomach and panting like he was in serious pain! My first thought?!.......

I questioned him and the pain, which was worse than the pain of his appendix from the previous year. Josh tolerates pain very very well, so I was in complete shock and panicked when he said lets go to the ER!!! Oh, and btw!... he was out on the computer trying to diagnose himself, yet again!!! We're in the ER until 6:00 Sun am and I still have to go teach my kids! That was a killer! But the pain subsided which was more important! Oh, and after CT scan and pee test the results were EXACTLY what "the wife" thought!...... A Kidney Stone!!!! So, for future reference... Josh will be giving birth for the both of us!!! LOL! ;) And!... there's the proof of 'the passing of THE STONE!!!'

So while Josh was passing his stone on Monday, (which we didn't know if and when it was going to come!) I and a few others were having a Blasty Blast at the "Ellen Degeneres Back lot Bash" Party!!! Yep!... Another show! I tried for tickets just for my Mom!... but other plans were definitely more important and ranked first priority! So, I invited Sister, Katie and Lynn (Brenda's friend). Besides the blistering heat and getting split up at the show... I think we all had a super fab time?!!!! Ellen is like a once in a lifetime deal, ya know?! :) So, I tried to make it what it was worth! I hope it was a good time for everyone!!! (we're on the balcony of the house Ellen "bought"... and also came out of at the beginning of the show!) Yay!!! ;) :) :) Good times!

Oh, and we had an earthquake again!... pretty crazy! So, that is what our past month has been like!

Happy Birthday Jaclyn!!!! We Love You! :)

Thought of the day:

"He who never walks except where he sees other men's tracks will make no discoveries." ~AU

"Gnarly"

Alright, well... as it turns out it wasn't my crazy lil husband that was injured!! It brought great relief when he called and confirmed that he was still alive and in one piece! So! Here is his email to me, just so ya'll know why I was freaking!!! (He is talking about the waterfalls they hiked to in Costa Rica)...

"we went to some heated natural pools and it had a water slide and super hot pools up to 150 F. i didn't venture into the boiling water...ouch!!!! the water slide was so gnarly and there is an exciting story of injury and rescue which i will tell later when i have some time. it was me who was hurt and everybody is okay, but it was a little scary for a few minutes."

Yeah! So, here I am having a full on heart attack and nearly throwing up! Come to find out, it was "Big K" (pic above) who was injured. He is ok though, which is a blessing! I guess they were going down this "gnarly" slide, as Josh called it. Kaulana somehow hit his head while racing on the water slide, which knocked him unconscious. He then came flying out and dropped like a cannon bomb into the water... right! Well, everybody is waiting for him to pop up outta the water, but.... nothing! They wait a sec longer, and still... no Kaulana! That is when one of the guys (Cody?) decided to jump in after him! Kaulana is a tall Hawaiian dude too! But, they managed to pull him out of the water. He was still unconscious, but after a minute (which I'm sure felt like...forever) he came to. Josh said he had a big gash above his eye. Bad enough to need some stitches, but nowhere to go?! He also feels as though he may have broken a rib or two. Oh, I'm just thankful that Kaulana is ok and it wasn't like an air flight to the hospital or something! And!... I'm relieved that Josh is in one piece too! It's time to tell these guys that they're no longer 13 yrs old!.... they're 30!!!!!! No more head first diving and screwin' around boys!!! ;) :) :) ha ha!

Thought of the day:

"I am willing to put myself through anything; temporary pain or discomfort means nothing to me as long as I can see that the experience will take me to a new level. I am interested in the unknown, and the only path to the unknown is through breaking barriers, an often-painful process." ~DN

LOST!!!

So, has anybody seen the show LOST??! LOL! Well, about a month ago... Josh's first reaction to a glimpse of the most recent season was, "that show is just lame!" Yeah, his point is true if you haven't watched from the very beginning! And! Although there are many impressive actors that supply the show, the first season is slow! Get this! Within a month we have purchased seasons 3 & 4 to add to 1 & 2 that he got for his bday!!! Yep!... that completes the 4 that are out! And!... we have watched all 4 of them!!! Not kidding! Josh would somehow sneak in like 3 episodes and leave me behind!! Nice, eh?!... lil stinker! ;) Now, I should ask!... Is the show just really lame or is that called addiction?! LOL! :) :) :)

Alright!... well, I know I'm not the only one with crazy thoughts or feelings! But I started having nightmares that Josh would get "lost" while on his trip to Costa Rica/Nicaragua! And, now.... he is there! I'm sure he'll be just fine!.... Geez! Stupid, addicting shows! ;) hee hee!!

Give it up to Dominic Monaghan who plays "Charlie" on the show! Oh, I just love him!!!

In addition to my theme, I just wanted to say that... it's times like these, where separation takes place and you feel a lil "LOST" without your Babe?!.... Well, my heart grows fond and grateful for having a husband who takes care of my every need! One who loves me unconditionally! A companion who strives to become a better person, and really... I think he's the most amazing person I've ever known!

Babe~I am extremely proud of your exceptionally brilliant mind that attends to the LOVE you have for learning, wanting to help others and loving all those around you! You have worked Your lil tushie off! You deserve to get away and enjoy some excitement as well as exploration and drillin' with friends in the land of Costa Rica!!! The people will love and thank you!!! Just!..... PLEASE come home!

Yeah!... just got an email from him! There was an injury and rescue! AND!... It was HIM!!! See! I should be worried and concerned about my prior feelings!!!

Thought of the day:

"Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny." ~F.O.

EASTER Sequence!

There's something about Easter that brings back vivid childhood memories just as Christmas does. It must've been waiting for a brand new pastel dress! Or waking up in the morning ecstatic to search the entire house for YOUR basket filled with goodies! Coloring eggs and the "hunt" was always a blast too! :)

Well, I can honestly say though, that I've learned more about Easter, the Atonement and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the Love He has for each of us just by teaching my kids at church! Yep!... I fit in pretty well with the 6-7 yr old children! ;) :) Oh well!... at least I can be honest with myself, right?!

How nice it is to have friends that are family too!!! Let me tell you!... it's so so WONDERFUL!!! Because, even the most simple holidays seem to be hard when you're not "home". I suppose it's just... because you know where and what your families are planning or doing at the moment. But!... along with meeting and establishing amazing friendships, it has been such a great experience to start new traditions with friends.
We've had a few good b-day bashes, Thanksgiving (but Josh and I missed that), BBQ's, Pool Parties, Beach Bonfires, and now.... Easter Sequence!

Thank You Nate and Katie for the DE-LIC-IOUS dinner!!! We nearly got our hands slapped by Katie in "Sequence" but... you two still got the best of us!!! Ha ha! We'll get ya next time!!! ;) You guys are the BEST!!!!! ;) :) :)

Happy Birthday, Sweet Sidney!!!! We LOVE you!! and!...

Happy 8th Anniversary Lance & Alisha!!! :) :)

Thought of the day:

"A friend knows the song of my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails." ~UA