Friday, December 28, 2007

Christmas


We had a pretty good Christmas this year. I told Jared a few days before that it didn't feel like Christmas to me because we missed all of our regular Christmas parties this year since we were gone to Mexico.
We got back on Saturday night pretty late. On Sunday we had a family party with Joe's family (my Mom's husband). It was fun, we ate some food and played some games. On Monday I had to finish the last of our Christmas shopping which was pretty crazy with all the last minute shoppers out there. We had our Christmas Eve party at Jared's Mom and Dad's, always good food and his family was there. We opened our presents with his parents...I got a Roomba vacuum (which works great!)and some new sheets for our bed. Jared also got me a decorative ladder that you can change out the signs for the holidays, this was too big to hide at our house so he had his Mom keep it for him.
On Christmas we woke up around 9:30 and opened our presents. Then we went to visit my Grandparents since they had their party while we were gone. We then headed up to my Mom's house for lunch and presents. From my Mom we both received some money(which is always great), Jared got a new sweatshirt and I got a shirt and vest. For dinner we went to Jared's parents again and had a prime rib dinner. It was a busy day!

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Color Code Test

I have taken this before but it has been awhile, and my color changed! Here is the link if you would like to take it too.

www.thecolorcode.com

Congratulations. You are BLUE.

BLUES are motivated by INTIMACY. They seek to genuinely connect with others, and need to be understood and appreciated. Everything they do is quality-based. They are loyal friends, employers, and employees. Whatever or whomever they commit to is their sole (and soul) focus. They love to serve and give themselves freely in order to nurture others' lives.


BLUES have distinct preferences and have the most controlling personality. Their personal code of ethics is remarkably strong and they expect others to live honest, committed lives as well. They enjoy meaningful moments in conversation as well as paying close attention to special life events (e.g. birthdays and anniversaries). BLUES are dependable, thoughtful, and analytical; but can also be self-righteous, worry-prone, and moody. They are "sainted pit-bulls" who never let go of something or someone, once they are committed. When you deal with a BLUE, be sincere and make a genuine effort to understand and appreciate them.


Understand that no two BLUES are exactly alike. Although you share the same core motivation as many others, your personality is still unique to you alone.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Sea World


On Tuesday we went to Sea World. It was a beautiful day outside, not a cloud in the sky! WE had a great time. The very first show we went to was the Dolphin show. Andy (Jennie's son who is 5) got to be in the show and actually pet the dolphins! I was so jealous. We sat down towards the bottom of the stadium and got soaked! The rest of the day we dried out until we hit the water rides at the end of the day.
Then we got soaked again. It wasn't too crowded--until the University of Utah Football team and their families showed up! It was kind of fun to see some of the players and know who they were. One of them talked to Jared and asked him if we were going to the game. He told him no, after I told Jared he should have said "What game?"
On Wednesday we went back to San Diego with Josh and Jennie to shop. We were gone all day long. They had a great Outlet mall that we went too.

Today Jared, his Dad, and Josh his brother in law have gone to Ensenada to go fishing. I hope they catch something!

Monday, December 17, 2007

Viva La Mexico


So we made it to Mexico. We left on Friday night on our plane trip to San Diego. That went fine, we each had room next to us on the plane and didn't even sit together. We got to San Diego, got our rental car and found the hotel. As we were unloading our bags I noticed that our rental car had expired plates on it, so we had to go back to the airport on Saturday morning and exchange it for another one. Let me also mention that as soon as we landed Jared was ready to eat at In and Out. So..we got our luggage in the room and Jared and his Dad were on their way to find us some burgers. On Saturday we went again to In and Out..let me tell you that the Young's love that place!

We drove down to Rosartia Beach on Saturday and went to buy groceries for dinner, we all went down to the beach which is right by our hotel. On Sunday we drove down to Ensenada, had lunch and did a little bit of shopping. Jared sister Jennie and her family came in last night. Today we went to the beach and found some pretty cool seashells. And the rest of the day we have just hung out. So far the trip has been great. I love that we can relax and enjoy the warm weather. I will upload our pictures when I have my camera around. Tomorrow we are going to Sea World.

Monday, December 10, 2007

Melanie is...

Friday, December 7, 2007

What a mess!



Jared woke me up bright and early this morning to let me know that our basement was flooding! Yes that is right, flooding! He went downstairs before work to find his favorite jeans in the wash and the carpet was soaking wet. I am so glad our basement is not finished or it would have been even a bigger mess than it was. We laid the towels down and swept out some water (just to do it again an hour later). When Jared got home from work we put our little pump for our pond down in the window well and sucked all of the water out. It was a lot of water. We were outside for about 2 hours in the rain (that turned to snow) getting all of the water out. It totally soaked the carpet on our landing downstairs--hopefully the little space heater will dry it out.What a fun way to spend a Friday night! I just hope it doesn't happen again.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

The first week of December



This week has been a busy one for me. Monday night Jared called from work at about 5:50 p.m. and told me that he got Jazz tickets for the game! Dinner was already in the oven so I took it out put it in the fridge and out the door I went. The game was really fun and the seats weren't horrible- and the Jazz won which was great.

Tuesday I got the wonderful privilege of going to the Dentist. That is not my type of fun but I was only going in for a teeth cleaning.
The Dentist also said that my infection in my gums in my front teeth is clearing up so I should be able to get new crowns soon which is good news to me since I can't bite into anything!

Wednesday was Girls Night Out hosted by Lindsay. It was good food and fun to chat with the girls. I love to listen to the stories, and I don't say much but I have a good time! I am starting to really love my ward since I am getting to know more and more people, it is hard being in Nursery where I only know the kids! So GNO is a good thing for me and I am glad I can go!



Friday I have a temple sealing to attend..that should be nice. And then we will go to dinner afterward.
I am looking forward to the weekend, not that things will slow down. We have so much to do before we leave for Mexico next week! What a crazy week it has been!

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Missy



We woke up to a world of white! The snow is still coming down outside. Jared was at work this morning fixing his Mom's car so I got to shovel. Missy (that would be our dog) was loving it. She has this rope thing we bought her last year that she loves. We can throw it and she will go and bring it back to us. She was running around like crazy outside in the snow, slipping and sliding on the driveway. She would have to find her rope in the snow and she would come back to me all white! I am glad that our driveway is so small..and not as steep as our house in Kearns. It was a fun morning playing outside!

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