Is There Really 24 hours in a Day?

Holy cow so much has been happening today I can't even believe I'm sitting down blogging right now. I just figured that if I was going out of town I better give everyone a farewell post.
Today was Annabelle's funeral. Let's just say it was very depressing. Her parents weren't involved with any kind of church so it was missing a lot of things...like the spirit. There was really a lack of reverence through out the whole thing. I just hope and pray that her parents understand that this isn't goodbye and she really is in a better place. I'm so grateful that I know the plan of salvation. Even though I never got to spend time with this sweet baby I know she will be missed and I know that she is happy that she has returned to her heavenly  father.
Getting ready for this vacation has been so stressful. But I couldn't be happier about going. One thing that I had to do to get ready was get a spray tan.
It was actually a frighting experience! Those spray machines are really scary and big. It turned out super great though! I got the lowest level, just a base coat for all the tanning I'll do this week, and it turned out a wonderful light tan! I'm so relieved!
But the most important thing that happened today was that Austin got the great job he has been interviewing for!!! He will be getting paid double what he makes now and I think he will like it a lot better. I'm so proud of him:)
I'm setting a challenge to everyone and anyone who reads my blog that you think about all the things that happen in your day and think about all the things you are grateful for. Life is crazy. Ups and downs. We need to remember what life is really all about. 

The last 48 hours...and more

It's been quite a weekend. There was good things and...bad things.
Friday I awoke to horrible news. Austin's baby niece Anabelle passed away. She was only about 2 months old. They found out that it was SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Aust's step sister had posted pictures of little Bella only hours before on Thursday night. There is no explanation for SIDS, the baby just simply stops breathing  in its sleep for no reason. It was very sad to here about her, but things have been okay. The funeral for sweet Anabelle is on Tuesday, it will be extremely hard to see her family in that moment and everyone that I love from Aust's family but we will all get through it. My prayers are with them all.
Saturday was a mixture of many things. My mom, grandma and me went to my cousins high school graduation. She dropped out a couple years ago, but went back and got her diploma instead of a GED. I'm very happy for her, but all I can say is that I so grateful for the decisions that I've made in my life. I'm so grateful for all I have.
Later that day we went to the Demolition Derby! It's one of my family's favorite events!!! But sadly I guess the Derby was taken over by a new company or something so everything was way different and it was pretty lame...I was sad. It was pretty funny when the crowd started booing though, but everyone was way disappointed.
The Fam and I went to Village Inn because the night was young since the derby got over way early. It was a great ending to a long day...or so I thought.

That's right people we went to the ER at 12:00 am because Austin hurt his foot that he had broken earlier this year. He hurt it way bad and he tried to get through it but he couldn't take the pain and we had to make sure he didn't break it. 3 hours later we finally talked to a doctor, the ER was PACKED, he did an x-ray and thank goodness nothing was broken but he did bruise his heel bad so he got a brace sock and he has to ice it alot so I'm praying it starts feeling better soon.
So a lot going on! We have lots to do this week, packing for St. George and road trip!!
So much to do soooooooooooo little time!!!!!!

Do you wanna get rocked??

We had a blast at the concert!! Who wouldn't have fun at a freaking Def Leppard concert???

This is vid of Brett Micheals from Poison! You know "Every rose has it's torn..." good song:)
He was just the warm up though...

 We got a little pic moment before the band came out:)
Then the real rock concert began!!!!!

Poor some Suga on me!!!!! Classic song!!
These guys are amazing!!!

 Rick Savage!!! Bass player!! what a rocker and he has a sweet name!

 Joe always looking and sounding good:)

Peace out Joe!!!!
It was a rocking night with my mom!!! Def Leppard is the bomb!!!

Countdown of Awesome!!

I have a lot of things I'm looking forward to. Some are close. Some are months away.
2 days till Def Leppard! Rock on!!
5 days till Demo Derby! CRASH!!
9 days till St. George road trip! 2nd road trip of the year and it'a gonna be a blast!!!!
16 days till Foster the People! Sweetness!!
51 days till the Annual Manadrino camping adventure!
and 150ish days till JB!
Yup there's a lot going on but hopefully somewhere in those days I can find a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I Love You DAD!

My dad is amazing. He is the most caring hardworking selfless man in the entire world.
The older I've gotten the more I realize how much my dad really does for me and my family.
There is no one as easy going and sweet as my dad.
He has never raised his voice. He always tells me he loves me and he always asks when he gets home, "how are you."
I love you dad:)

My New Joy

I think I like baking. I like cooking but I think I like baking and "making"more.
My latest creation Oreo Pie!!!

Trust me it looks messy cause it is, but it was delightful :) Thank you Pinterest for another idea! It won't be the last!!

We're Adults...blah

I'm sure you all know that Austin is a year younger than me. But now that he has graduated and starting working full time it has made me feel more adultish in a lot of ways.
It kind of sucks.
It is exciting too though. I know our working is only adding up to what we really want to do later.
Austin might be working 2 jobs soon. I'm hopefully going to be getting a job soon and then school again in the fall.
Even though it's going to be hard work there is no one else I'd rather go through this with than Austin.

Together we will be happy no matter what happens.

January 5th

If I didn't mention i'm going to Justin Bieber's concert in January!!! It's gonna be the experience of a lifetime!!!!

I'm a bit excited...

Yeah I'm a Beliber what can I say, its the Bieber Fever kicking in:)

Nanny Shandy?

Yup that's right I might be a nanny/babysitter for a family in my ward! It came out of nowhere and honestly I never really considered the option. But the opportunity arose and here I am. I have the rest of this week to decided if it's a done deal then the final result.
I think it's something that I want to do. It will really work well with my schooling and everything else. Yeah it may not be the highest paying job but I don't want to be miserable. We shall see what happens.
Also here is our "professional" photos for prom.

They turned out pretty good, but I feel like ANYONE can be a professional photographer.
Seriously is it just me or do a million people do this now...boring. One thing for sure is that I'm probably not going to be spending a fortune on someone taking my wedding pics...just saying, why would I?

He is DONE!

It was a very happy day on Thursday!! Austin graduated!! Sweet relief!!
He looked like such a stud!!

It was such a fun day!! and today we are having a big party for him at the park so that should be fun!!
Congrats to my man:) I love you so much!