Baby It's Cold Outside

Juan-uary or January...

I have to tell you a funny thing! I have not been able to watch this season of the Bachelor. But, Kelly sure has! On Monday night I was trying to get Kelly to go shopping. He kept saying "We can tomorrow!", I finally got him convinced to go & he said as long as we are home by 7pm! I then caught on that he didn't want to miss Juan!

We got home in time & we finally had our freezer restocked for the next few weeks. (Yes, I said freezer. You may think I am such a horrible wife but, there are only a few nights in the week that I am home before 8pm so we don't eat together! I wish I had the time to cook, its not that I can't. In fact I use to cook in college! But, I much rather spend hours with some amazing dance girls & my darling young woman in our ward than worry about cooking! I just feel so blessed to be able to be around such amazing girls!) As we started to watch the episode Kelly gave me all the low-down on what girls he likes, their occupations, the girls he hated & the DRAMATIC ones! Man oh man, I had to giggle that he has watched this since I am not home on Monday nights!


A little about this weekend, we went up to our friends cabin in the Uinta's. It's always a good time! We spent all day Saturday snowmobiling around different places. I know Kelly hates having to take me but I do at least get one "wife ride" a year. It consists of Meadows & staying on the road, I can't stand going off the road and dodging trees! He does however let me drive around the meadows by myself, I do enjoy that unless there is too much powder. I promised Kelly that he can get a new sled next year there was some stipulations that he had to get some warmer gear & a new Avalanche pack.
For those of you who probably don't know this but Kelly's famous saying to me is; "Summer is We time and Winter is me time!" ... and boy does he mean that!

I spent Monday & Tuesday with my mom, we went different places & got some projects done. We even created ourselves some new ones sadly.. but I can't wait to now have those done and started! Its going to take some new habits like sewing & patience.. (something I always need more of.. patience)


I have to admit I actually came through on my 'Pinky Promise'! I finished some projects this week! Sadly, some are still in shambles.. I think my expectations were too high. But, I can actually post some pictures of January things!

 I have to start off with this darling snowman hat! Every time I see it I want to start singing "Do you wanna build a snowman!".. I can't wait to own Frozen!

My darling Sister in law Krystal gave me this, she is so crafty! I can't wait to have some time to go over and work with her on things!

I was so happy happy, happy, HAPPY when she gave me this hat! Thanks Krystal!








(Its all about snowflakes & snowmen as you can tell! I love the bright turquoise and glitter!)

The only thing I don't have a picture of is a sign I did. It says "If Snowflakes were kisses I would send you a BLIZZARD!"

So dang cute for how stinking cold it is outside! If only we could get some more snow, even though I despise driving in it but we do need some!

I am so excited for Valentines Day. It has so many things to do for décor & I love celebrating the day. It's like a mini-anniversary. Can't wait to decorate in fact, I have been tempted to already change things in my house but I know Kelly would think I am totally odd!

Pinky Promise

Yes, Pinky Promises still exist.

I swear that I will post my January Decor by next week! I am still wrapping up some of the projects!

Life has been BUSY. Christmas season was hard & now I realized its just life in general!

We have had a visit with a realtor & had to get somethings cleaned, organized & in order.
I loved having our house so clean. But do you ever feel like after you clean that you can't find anything!! That is totally me!

The good news is he gave us some great opinions on what we should do!

The best words throughout the conversations was: "I normally have to bring someone to stage homes.. I definitely won't have to for you guys!"

I was trying to contain myself for the next hour that he was there! It was the best news!
Although he wasn't truly in love with the Chevron Master Bedroom.. Well of course not Mr. Realtor.
You are not in your 20's & you probably aren't on Pinterest 24/7. I will forgive you of that!

This is going to be a fun weekend as well. We are going snowmobiling! Actually, wife-riding/ meadow riding as what Kelly would call it. I like the adventure of it but he is a thrill seeker. We will be hanging out with our good old Idahoan friends Moss & Janae at their cabin in the Uintas.

I am hoping to drive in and see my Grandparents cabin and snap a few pictures.

This is also a long weekend for me! I have work off Monday & Tuesday for Martin Luther King day and Teacher Prep day! Yahoo! So I am hoping to get somethings done and posted!

Sneak Peek… I am so excited!!!

Proud Mama!

You probably are wondering why is that what I named this post?!

Before I tell you why. Let me reassure you there is no Baby Nelson on the way!

I am just a happy girl! 

Have you ever spent so much time, brainpower, late nights & countless hours wondering how something was going to turn out?!

Raise your hand if so.. if not I will raise mine for you!

Yesterday was Jazz Game day. Dance Image Studios performs at halftime & pre-show. I never realized when I was a baby kid how much time, stress & more time that goes into doing a production! Until, the last couple of years I have learned so much about the dance world that I never really could grasp before!

This last week has been quite crazy between getting back into the groove of school after being off for Christmas break & worrying about how things were going to look at dance practice..

I was so happy last week when we had practice how great the girls did! It was just coming together and you could see things starting to change into what I know Lisa, Alexa & myself envisioned.

,,, So last night was the night!

And if you can't tell by the {proud mama} title. I was so pleased with their performance! They smiled, counted & most of all looked GORGEOUS and danced like they love to DANCE!

So So Happy! 

The best feeling in the world is seeing the look on the girls face after they perform. They are exhausted, breathing heavy but have the biggest smile! I guess there really is two best feelings, because I also love when the last count is over that I get to cheer for those girls that I get to spend countless hours with at the studio. Weather its putting a bobby pin in their hair, fixing a flexed foot or having a good laugh. Each one of them feel like they are my own kids! I love that!

Now if the spring could get here & the snow will melt. I am ready for some long competition days & the joy it brings into my life.

twenty-fourteen.

   

Can you believe that is already a new year?! Where has the time gone. I think I catch myself saying that every year. 

I am not going to write some sappy post about all the resolutions that I am going to commit too because I don't really have anything I am wanting to start & I know that I won't end up continuing to do it.. 

So...

I saw these two quotes on Pinterest this last week I like them both a lot.

"The Past is your lesson. The present is your gift. The future is your motivation."

I never thought of it in that type of way. You realize eventually that when you look back a couple years how much you learn about yourself & others. Plus life in general. It's a good reminder to let go of the past but remember what it taught you.
The next part is hard. Thinking of the Present time as a gift is hard sometimes, we tend to get down on ourselves & sometimes judge ourselves against other people. Which, I think we compare ourselves sometimes without even realizing. But on the other side we should enjoy ourselves & have fun. As hard as it can be on a bad hair day, when there is issues with your car, waking up late or just flat out not being happy.
Motivation.
(ha!)
Oh I should laugh at that word but it is something I struggle with. I can be motivated to go to work & do the daily things. But there are certain things that I don't enjoy doing & that is when I laugh at that word. With the future being our motivation I think that can mean a million different things.
I feel that what we do in our future will affect our kids & their kids. It will speak volumes of us & what we leave on Earth. We should try to do better & be nicer to those around us. Especially how this world is becoming more & more okay with bullying and doing things for yourself.

In 2014, I want to remember what I have learned from the past & the memories that it created.
I want to try and be happy with the present even when it gets rough & to view it as a gift.
Last but not least, be motivated for the future to do good things so years from now I will be pleased.

"Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one."

We have all probably seen that quote. But boy does it ring true. Its nice to have a new fresh start and to leave the past year behind. I can't wait for the color, stories, pictures, triumphs & trials to head my way. The pages may get torn, spilled on, and the binding of the book may get dropped, worn & look used towards the end of the year but I am excited for it all.
There is something about the unknown that can either frighten you or make you enjoy it & this year I will choose to enjoy it..

Let Adventure Begin..

Late Night Ideas

I should be asleep. Considering I go back to work tomorrow & have a dance rehearsal as well.

But I have too many ideas on my mind. Why? Pinterest. 

I should learn that my late night browsing doesn't turn into anything good. Except for me craving to start more projects & ideas on things around the house! 

Tonight I became victim of: 

Valentines Day (what should I do for Kelly?)

Cute wallpapers for my phone! (Lame. I know) 

More color pallettes for redoing furniture. 

What to do for all the memories of 2013.

Organizing things in my kitchen. (Since my mom spoiled us with a new pan/pot set.) 

Crafts I wish I had time to make! 

And last but not least recipes for the day when I actually have time to cook & bake. 

Thank you Pinterest. 

Now can I sleep?!

PS. Kelly took me to Dickeys Barbeque Pit tonight! Man oh man I am still stuffed! If you haven't gone to Dickeys you should try it!!

Christmas 2013

Before I get started on this Christmas festive post, I have to share my love for these stamps.
They are alphabetical and look like a typewriter. I bought them for Makenzie's scrapbook, I have continued to find excuses to use them. I bought them at Hobby Lobby for $5

Christmas Eve!

Kelly had to work half the day, I spent most of the day at my mom's house hanging out with the old parentals. I needed to wrap everything & get a few other things. My dad had to get somethings for my mom & so that meant me going with him! We went to Brigham City and Smith & Edwards. (Jealous right?!) While we were at Smith & Edwards I found an awesome White Elephant gift for later that night! I also made a pasta salad for the party as well.

Kelly went shopping after work, I only say this because he didn't tell me when he would be home nor did he call to see why I wasn't home.

My family has a tradition of going to get Chinese on Christmas Eve @ Lucky China. My dad started it when we were little & believe me we threw a fit, we hadn't been around Chinese much and it just didn't sound appealing to us. But, now you can only eat at Lucky China only on Christmas Eve. Its a big deal!

Kelly's family always has a white-elephant party at his Grandma Smith's house. It's filled with laughter, food & occasionally some bad toots that no one admits to doing. Its always a great time & his grandma enjoys having everyone over!

This year we went to Grandma Smith's. It was a joyous time, it started with the White Elephant exchange. The hot topic of the year was New Moon DVD (stupid Twilight). Kelly's Aunt Carol bought 8 of them from Blockbuster since they are going out of business. So of course every gift from their family contained New Moon.

At Smith & Edwards I found a Duck Dynasty Chia Willie (Willie Robertson). You can grow Willie's beard. Awesome right?! I haven't really watched the show but I instantly thought of some people who would totally want it. Was I right!? You bet. After it going around with its few steals, it ended up with Kelly's mom!

Some gifts were a little crazy. Krystal & Chris brought a plastic desk & chair set, an old popcorn maker. That popcorn maker we were going to pick up from them since my air popper went out a while ago. We never made it over there so of course they made us 'fight' for it. Although we didn't end up getting it. It was much funnier to see the look on Kelly's siblings who ended up with both of those items because they didn't really want it!

We shoved our faces with Peppermint Trifle & Pumpkin Cheesecake. Then, it was time to head home... I will be honest I was so excited, Kelly thought I was nuts. I just love Christmas & I am glad that I still get little butterflies of excitement for it.

We put up our lights earlier this year but Kelly didn't connect the top parts to extension cords, then it snowed, he had a cold & we only had the garage ones on for awhile. He finally got back on the roof and hooked them up. The one section above the door didn't work.. bummer. Some of the ice fell off and took the lights with it & we are pretty sure that damaged the lights.

But anyways, we have lights on our house.. Candy Canes, Frosty & Penguin. It made me happy!

Especially that it was Christmas Eve & they finally were mostly on!

Day 24.

Kelly had to take Day 24 to the party tonight to open it... I bet you can't guess what it is.
After a lovey dovey message, he ripped it open and it was new pajamas. Of course I had to get some cute bottoms for myself.

We got home, put them on & turned on the Grinch!

Finally something underneath the tree!

I had to wrap Kelly's last and final day of his Christmas Countdown!

This one made me so excited! I had to set it by the tree & snap a picture of it!

The countdown was totally based off what was inside this box. I bought the item in October not having a clue that I would be crazy enough to do a whole countdown but here we are... the final day!

Christmas Morning!

We woke up at 7am & I was completely fine with that...

I am only a morning person on Christmas!

We started with the very first gift.... DAY 25!

What was it?! The Piston Cup! Best Husband!

He even got a certificate!

I think he enjoyed it!

Then it was stocking time.

I did mine first, there was chocolate. (shocking? nope!)

Then at the very bottom was something a little bigger. I pulled it out...

a iPod Touch.

I was happy happy happy. I have wanted one for all of my music!

I have tons & tons.

Kelly even picked out a bright blue one & 32 GB.. YAY!

Kelly's Stocking:

I didn't know that you have to put a real orange in his stocking so the ones that he had stuck in mine, I put into his before giving it to him. (That was a Nelson Family tradition I didn't know about ooopss.)

Socks, Jelly Belly's, Chocolate & chapstick...tons of candy.



A new shirt, Santa knew what he would like...

Nala was in the middle of everything... as you can tell!





Santa brought a few cool things to us... He did well this year!

Monopoly, Wireless Blu-ray player, movies, gun cleaning kit, boots, coat & shirts.

This year's gifts for Kelly's family:

I found these cute Milk jugs on Pick your Plum. I bought a ton of them.

A few candy canes, red & white jute...ta-da!

Kelly's Parents... I had this idea since the summer.

They have a huge garden.. I mean HUGE!

Its where you find Kelly's dad through the months of May to September

So... I made this with Kelly's help of staining, screwing, color picking.

I had to share this... Kelly's mom is constantly finding things that I will love!

A Coca-Cola snack jar. Its so old fashion vintage.. I was so happy for this & of course my Lip Smackers flavored Coca Cola as well!

Already Grounded?!

Yup.

Kelly got this Mustang RC Car for Day 23 of his Countdown.

After we got the batteries, he was driving it around scaring Nala.

She hates this and his helicopter from last year!

Kelly wanted to start cleaning the house, I was perfectly okay with that.

I was putting things away when I heard the car start & Nala barking..

So he ended up grounded!

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas!

We sure did!