1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper with a nice bow!
2. Real tree or Artificial? I am fine with either one. Ian on the other hand HAS to have the real thing.
3. When do you put up the tree? Growing up it was the day after Thanksgiving, but now it is whenever Ian and I get around to buying a "real" one.
4. When do you take the tree down? Last year I took it down the day after Christmas...our apartment is TOO small for any "extras"
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Hmm....I really liked those dolls whose hair grew when the hand touched the ear, legos,
7. Hardest person to buy for? My dad and Ian, they BUY everything they want.
8. Easiest person to buy for? Nieces, Nephews, kids.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes, I collect them. I was SO excited to put up my new one this year! I LOVE it!
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Both!
11.Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Hmmm...I am not sure. My Mom probably remembers one.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Christmas Vacation
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Somewhat early...although Ian makes fun of me for it.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Oh yeah.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? EVERYTHING but especially our Christmas Eve Prime Rib dinner w/twice baked potatoes, raspberry jello, and yorkshire pudding! Yum! Only 2 more weeks!
16. Lights on the tree? When I get a tree, they will be white!
17. Favorite Christmas song? Still, Still Still
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Oh yeah!
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas morning
22. Most annoying part of Christmas? Stinkin' crowds and shopping traffic!
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? brown and green...or goldish cream
24. Favorite Christmas dinner? Our family's tradition dinner on CHristmas Eve (see #15)
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? I haven't thought about it! Maybe a house!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
Twighlight
So, last night at 12:30 (the 11:59 p.m. showing was sold out a month before it came out) I went to see Twighlight along with my sister, her friend, and all sorts of other people(yes there were some men and boys there), most of who were completely obsessed and all decked out in Twighlight attire. I was worried that I wasn't going to be able to stay awake (those of you who know me know my problem with movies) but I am proud to tell you all that this movie was SOOOO good, staying awake was not even a problem! In fact, I stayed up until about 3:30 thinking about the movie and wasn't even tired. I was a bit skeptical when I first saw the trailers and 1st finished scene, thinking they didn't choose the "right" Bella, and especially not the "right" Edward, but oh was I WRONG. They chose the PERFECT Bella and Edward, as well as the rest of the characters. I was very pleased with the way the movie turned out. I especially loved that as you watched the movie, you felt the same way you did as you read the book. They did a great job! If you are debating to see the movie or not, I would say definitely go....and I hope you like it as much as I did!
I can't wait for New Moon to come out!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Happy Halloween...late of course!
I was meaning to post this Friday night, but a few days later, here are some pictures of our costumes for the year.
Ian decided that this year he was going to be something other than the pink flamingo, so what he came up with this year was......
Hannah Montana.
A friend at work gave me the idea to be Billy Ray Cyrus, so that is what I ATTEMPTED to be- although I looked more like just a boy of some sort.
Anyway, there are a few things I loved about Ian's choice of costume:
1. When Ian went to try on the skirt (he found it at a Ross in Provo) the guy who was in charge of the dressing rooms didn't even know how to handle it when Ian held up the skirt and asked for a number. And then when Ian decided he was going to buy the skirt, how much more mind blown the guy was. It was a good one!
2.When Ian lifted up his arms, the armpit hair coming out of his shirt, along with the facial hair-it made for a nice white trashy version of the teenage idol.
3. Not only did Ian wear an old bra, but he tried to stuff it to be just the right size of a 15/16/17 (however old she is) girl. Do you think he was accurate? Ha ha.
Halloween was fun. Ian and Franz went on their annual ride in their flamingo costumes...
Marissa as a puppy, and Gramps as himself.
Jacob as a scary scarecrow.
After that we stopped at some friend's Halloween party. Hope you all had a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Ian decided that this year he was going to be something other than the pink flamingo, so what he came up with this year was......
Hannah Montana.Anyway, there are a few things I loved about Ian's choice of costume:
1. When Ian went to try on the skirt (he found it at a Ross in Provo) the guy who was in charge of the dressing rooms didn't even know how to handle it when Ian held up the skirt and asked for a number. And then when Ian decided he was going to buy the skirt, how much more mind blown the guy was. It was a good one!
2.When Ian lifted up his arms, the armpit hair coming out of his shirt, along with the facial hair-it made for a nice white trashy version of the teenage idol.
3. Not only did Ian wear an old bra, but he tried to stuff it to be just the right size of a 15/16/17 (however old she is) girl. Do you think he was accurate? Ha ha.Halloween was fun. Ian and Franz went on their annual ride in their flamingo costumes...
After he made it safely home, we went up to my parents for awhile. 
Jordan in his cowboy costume.
Jordan in his cowboy costume.
Marissa as a puppy, and Gramps as himself.
Jacob as a scary scarecrow.Monday, October 27, 2008
Another Month has passed...
and I am becoming one of those bloggers I NEVER wanted to be! I always think of things to blog about, but because we don't have internet at our place, it makes it a bit of a challenge.
Anyway, here is the update of our lives. We still are working and going to school. Nothing has changed there. We also still have our cat...although his name was only Cleveland for a day. We can't figure out a good name for him. Ian believes he has to do something to "earn" his name and I just think that nothing seems to fit him. As of yesterday, his name is Walter. He is a lazy cat that always thinks he is starving! I am starting to wonder if maybe he has tapeworm or something :(
Here is a picture of us on our couch....it is our most recent "family" picture.
I LOVE the fall! This is the best time of year! (Minus the COLD days) Ian and I have been quite "festive" this year. One day after work we went up the canyon to see the leaves. We also were able to go to Frightmares @ Lagoon for my work party. This past weekend a local apple orchard/farm down the street was showing The Great Pumpkin/Charlie Brown movie outdoors in their little field, so we went to that with some of our friends. We also have a few decorations up at the house. And this week, we will be going to a few Halloween Parties! What a good time of year it is, although I can hardly believe it is almost NOVEMBER!!!
Oh yeah, I do have a few stories, but I will post those as soon as I get the pictures uploaded!
Anyway, here is the update of our lives. We still are working and going to school. Nothing has changed there. We also still have our cat...although his name was only Cleveland for a day. We can't figure out a good name for him. Ian believes he has to do something to "earn" his name and I just think that nothing seems to fit him. As of yesterday, his name is Walter. He is a lazy cat that always thinks he is starving! I am starting to wonder if maybe he has tapeworm or something :(
Here is a picture of us on our couch....it is our most recent "family" picture.
I LOVE the fall! This is the best time of year! (Minus the COLD days) Ian and I have been quite "festive" this year. One day after work we went up the canyon to see the leaves. We also were able to go to Frightmares @ Lagoon for my work party. This past weekend a local apple orchard/farm down the street was showing The Great Pumpkin/Charlie Brown movie outdoors in their little field, so we went to that with some of our friends. We also have a few decorations up at the house. And this week, we will be going to a few Halloween Parties! What a good time of year it is, although I can hardly believe it is almost NOVEMBER!!!
Oh yeah, I do have a few stories, but I will post those as soon as I get the pictures uploaded!Sunday, September 28, 2008
Cleveland
It all started the day the cat came meowing to the window.
We thought the cat might be hurt (or getting raped:[) so we let him in. The cat LOVED the house and immediately started to rub on EVERYTHING!!! Ian's bike, Ian, Me, our table, our carpet, our couch. He was definitely not afraid to make himself comfortable and at home.
Time has passed and we are not so sure what to do with Cleveland. We did name him, and are really wanting to "adopt" him. We are thinking that he was abandoned. So for that reason and because he is such a good, nice, friendly, beautiful cat (and we really love him) we want to keep him. We are still trying to figure out how it will happen since we are not allowed to have animals in our house. I guess it is more motivation to find and BUY our own home!
A couple of weeks ago, I was home for lunch with Ian. Outside we heard some meowing and then cat fighting. The next thing we knew, there was more meowing,getting louder and closer. We opened our blinds to find this. 
This is "Tom" the other cat who was in the fight....(or the rapist)
This is "Tom" the other cat who was in the fight....(or the rapist)We thought the cat might be hurt (or getting raped:[) so we let him in. The cat LOVED the house and immediately started to rub on EVERYTHING!!! Ian's bike, Ian, Me, our table, our carpet, our couch. He was definitely not afraid to make himself comfortable and at home.
Time has passed and we are not so sure what to do with Cleveland. We did name him, and are really wanting to "adopt" him. We are thinking that he was abandoned. So for that reason and because he is such a good, nice, friendly, beautiful cat (and we really love him) we want to keep him. We are still trying to figure out how it will happen since we are not allowed to have animals in our house. I guess it is more motivation to find and BUY our own home!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Tag!
I was tagged by my friend, who has a certain scent to her, Meredith.
The Rules: Answer the questions using only ONE WORD. Then tag four others.
1. Where is your cell phone? Couch
2. Your significant other? Bay
3. Your hair? Crooked
4. Your mother? Amazing
5. Your father? Amazing
6. Your favorite thing? Sleep
7. Your dream last night? Interesting
8 Your favorite drink? Dr. Pepper
9. Your dream/goal? Family
10. The room you’re in? Office
11. Your hobby? "Papercrafting"
12. Your fear? Creatures
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Alive!
14. What you’re not? Pleasant
15. Muffins? Yum!
16. One of your wish list items? PTO (paid time off-lots of it!)
17. Where you grew up? Draper
18. The last thing you did? Birthday
19. What are you wearing? Warm
20. Favorite gadget? Cricut
1. Your pets? Non-existent
22. Your computer? Mac Book
23.Your mood? Blah
24. Missing someone? Family
25.Your car? Dirty
26. Something you’re not wearing? socks
27. Favorite store? Target
28. Like someone? NOBODY! Ha ha
29. Your favorite color? Brown
30. When is the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Recently
And I tag...whoever wants to do it!
The Rules: Answer the questions using only ONE WORD. Then tag four others.
1. Where is your cell phone? Couch
2. Your significant other? Bay
3. Your hair? Crooked
4. Your mother? Amazing
5. Your father? Amazing
6. Your favorite thing? Sleep
7. Your dream last night? Interesting
8 Your favorite drink? Dr. Pepper
9. Your dream/goal? Family
10. The room you’re in? Office
11. Your hobby? "Papercrafting"
12. Your fear? Creatures
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Alive!
14. What you’re not? Pleasant
15. Muffins? Yum!
16. One of your wish list items? PTO (paid time off-lots of it!)
17. Where you grew up? Draper
18. The last thing you did? Birthday
19. What are you wearing? Warm
20. Favorite gadget? Cricut
1. Your pets? Non-existent
22. Your computer? Mac Book
23.Your mood? Blah
24. Missing someone? Family
25.Your car? Dirty
26. Something you’re not wearing? socks
27. Favorite store? Target
28. Like someone? NOBODY! Ha ha
29. Your favorite color? Brown
30. When is the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Recently
And I tag...whoever wants to do it!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Our Past Month
Well, now that I have let another month pass by without updating the blog...here goes another LONG update.
Ian
Ian finished up working with TNT for the summer-but don't let that fool you-he is still VERY busy.
He has been spending the majority of his time on school. He is enrolled in a bunch of classes at UVU (the old UVSC) to get a specialized degree in Emergency Medical Services Management(or something like that), which coincides with the firefighting stuff. He has also applied to a few different stations in the valley and will test at the end of the month. In case you don't know how the hiring process works (because I had NO idea myself), once they have finished going through the fire academy, they then have to find out what stations/cities are hiring. They then fill out their application, and send in a resume. From there the city/station (if they want you) will have you take a written test. If you pass that test, you get to go back and take the physical test. If you pass that (and the city still is interested in hiring a person) they (the city/station) will call you back to meet with 1-3 people on an oral board. Then if they approve of you, then you get put on a short list, and with all of your scores combined, you will get a rating, and if it is good enough, THEN you get hired. It is very competitive and there are a TON of people looking for a job (to give you an idea-at one time this spring there were 8 full time positions available in SL and over 900 applicants), so we'll just keep our fingers crossed and if he doesn't get hired then at least he will get practice.
Ian has also been spening some time on different projects that he has wanted to do, but hasn't had time for until now. He finally sold my car (the Passat)! YAY!-except for the money went towards his tuition (not fun) and our new computer (fun!).
He also has been fixing up the bodywork on his WRX (car) with our good friend (and expert) Ken, who has been a huge help.
Ian has also spent time running races and staying active. Yesterday he did his second triathlon and did VERY well. He took first in his division and 22 overall, out of 250ish people. I will brag about him because he won't brag about himself.
Me (Kristin)
My life on the other hand is not so busy. I am still just trying to adjust to the new job and loving not having anything to do at nights. Although, that may change here tomorrow....after I call SLCC to see if I can still register for classes. If I can, I will be going to school this semester-ONLY because I got a scholarship and if I don't use it, it is basically a waste. I am so glad they told me that I got it yesterday-that was so helpful of them----NOT....but this story will wait for my next post. Other than that and a lot of shopping and sitting on my couch eating lots, that is where I have spent my time. Oh yeah, and I am finishing up New Moon-FINALLY.
Well, that is it for now.
Ian
Ian finished up working with TNT for the summer-but don't let that fool you-he is still VERY busy.
He has been spending the majority of his time on school. He is enrolled in a bunch of classes at UVU (the old UVSC) to get a specialized degree in Emergency Medical Services Management(or something like that), which coincides with the firefighting stuff. He has also applied to a few different stations in the valley and will test at the end of the month. In case you don't know how the hiring process works (because I had NO idea myself), once they have finished going through the fire academy, they then have to find out what stations/cities are hiring. They then fill out their application, and send in a resume. From there the city/station (if they want you) will have you take a written test. If you pass that test, you get to go back and take the physical test. If you pass that (and the city still is interested in hiring a person) they (the city/station) will call you back to meet with 1-3 people on an oral board. Then if they approve of you, then you get put on a short list, and with all of your scores combined, you will get a rating, and if it is good enough, THEN you get hired. It is very competitive and there are a TON of people looking for a job (to give you an idea-at one time this spring there were 8 full time positions available in SL and over 900 applicants), so we'll just keep our fingers crossed and if he doesn't get hired then at least he will get practice.
Ian has also been spening some time on different projects that he has wanted to do, but hasn't had time for until now. He finally sold my car (the Passat)! YAY!-except for the money went towards his tuition (not fun) and our new computer (fun!).
He also has been fixing up the bodywork on his WRX (car) with our good friend (and expert) Ken, who has been a huge help.Ian has also spent time running races and staying active. Yesterday he did his second triathlon and did VERY well. He took first in his division and 22 overall, out of 250ish people. I will brag about him because he won't brag about himself.
Me (Kristin)My life on the other hand is not so busy. I am still just trying to adjust to the new job and loving not having anything to do at nights. Although, that may change here tomorrow....after I call SLCC to see if I can still register for classes. If I can, I will be going to school this semester-ONLY because I got a scholarship and if I don't use it, it is basically a waste. I am so glad they told me that I got it yesterday-that was so helpful of them----NOT....but this story will wait for my next post. Other than that and a lot of shopping and sitting on my couch eating lots, that is where I have spent my time. Oh yeah, and I am finishing up New Moon-FINALLY.
Well, that is it for now.
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