Misc.

So I have a lot of things running through my mind that I want to blog about-but they are all like 2-liner posts, rather than lots of little mini posts...here is a miscellaneous post.

-He is We-
During my early morning custodial escapades I discovered this really awesome hidden gem on my iPod. I got a lot of music from various people for my wedding playlist and never listened to all of it. I am in love!

-Jillian Michaels: Yoga Meltdown-
I got this workout video for Christmas. I just tried it for the first time and it totally kicked my butt! It targeted all the areas I'm trying to skinny down and I am so stoked. Home workout videos do present their challenges...and I've tried a few. But Jill is my Biggest Loser home girl and she's not going to let me down.

-'Do-
I found a really cute hairstyle tutorial on pinterest that I had to share. They are so easy and seem to work on just about any hair type.
This one comes from this great beauty blog.

.Betrayed.

TWIZLBERRY IS CLOSED.

To understand my unhealthy love and obsession for frozen yogurt refer to this post.

Chris and I decided to go out for some Fo Yo this evening. We drove up to Twizlberry and it was dark. Honestly- I thought it was kind of some sick joke someone was playing on me, but Chris looked as surprized as I did. There was a sign on the door that said "Twizlberry is now closed. Thank you for your business. Happy Holidays."
What. The. Crap. I need more closure than that! Did it simply go out of business? Did the owner relocate? What happened to my favorite dessert place?
Does anyone know the cause of this atrocity? I feel utterly betrayed.

As an aspiring therapist, I am wondering if it is unhealthy to be this upset over the closing of a frozen yogurt bar. 

12.22.11-12.26.11

I didn't take my laptop down to Utah with me because I wanted to spend every second with friends and family. I knew I would be too tempted to blog every day about the festivities. Anyway, I had a great Christmas and had such a blast having Chris with me. Last year we were separated by approximately 2179.28 miles. Not fun! Our first Christmas married was a success and I can't wait for the next eternity of Christmases.

12.22.11
We drove down to Utah...very tired from work. We left as soon as we got off. About 1.5 hours into the drive I was done. I couldn't keep my eyes open! Chris relieved me of driving duty and was kind enough to let me sleep the rest of the way there. What a sweetie.
We (the Jenkins clan and our Elcock cousins) went to Chuck-a-Rama that night for dinner (which brought back Choir Tour 2010 memories...anyone?) then we were off to Zoo Lights....it was far too cold. The poor kids were trying to enjoy themselves, but were done after about 45 minutes. I was too, haha. Then it was back to our house for hot chocolate. Douglas got ahold of our iPad and I found some treasures I have to share. :)

Keep in mind there are about 30+ more. These were just my favorites.

Megan, Betsy, & Henry. Aren't those the cutest Christmas PJ's?

12.23.11
Chris and I did a little shopping on our own. Chris went to 4 pawn shops and 1 gun shop...just for fun. He loves that kind of stuff. I do my best to be a good sport. :)
That night we had a spaghetti dinner and decorated gingerbread (graham cracker) houses. It was really fun to watch Chris get all into it. His house was very elaborate....it even had Santa out front shoveling snow. Regrettably, I didn't take any pictures of our masterpieces.
We then watched some Donny Osmond youtube clips (courtesy of mom) and then watched Mr. Kruger's Christmas....a tradition.
That night Chris and I went on a double date with Megan & Quinn/Thomas (a boy with 2 names, not 2 boys hahaha) to see In Time. A good movie- I really enjoyed it.

12.24.11
Christmas Eve is a big deal in my family. We have a big family party in the party barn. It goes for most of the day- we eat, play games, open presents, and play wii. Its pure chaos....I love it.

Cute Sister

Grandpa ready to pass out presents

Grandkids all lined up

We have a tradition that every year we get to open one present on Christmas Eve. Chris and I were assigned to give gifts to my brothers. We decided to play a little joke on them.... inspired by this video. We filmed ours too...but its not as exciting because my brothers aren't brats like most of those kids.

For their "real" present we bought them both slingshots and amo. For their fake present we found some Disney themed underwear. We hid the real ones and had them open the fake ones first. Jackson tried to act excited and Douglas was to disappointed to say anything. When I couldn't stand it anymore we pulled out their real presents and got to watch them be excited for real.

Haha, my poor brothers. I wouldn't have been happy either. Luckily, they were very pleased with their sling shots.  

12.25.11
Christmas Day was probably my favorite day. We had a phenomenal sacrament meeting service, I absolutely loved it. I had a blast watching my little sister and brothers open presents. Then Chris and I got to Skype with his brother who is currently serving a mission in the Dominican Republic. We visited Grandparents, ate leftovers, and played more games.

We played some "Just Dance" as well...I have videos, but unfortunately one of me is saved on an online locker ready for blackmail if needed.

12.26.11
Our last day in Utah. :( We went to lunch at Zupas and a $3 movie with the family. It was a good last activity. Then we were on our way...not looking forward to the end of the workless part of the break. We arrived in Rexburg at 11pm and collapsed into bed.

Great Christmas Break? Check!

Hairy Scary

So...I recently got a hair cut and ended up loosing a lot more than I initially wanted (I guess that's what I get for using a free haircut coupon at a hair school....no offense hair school students).  But its slowly growing on me- It definitely takes less time to do and a lot less effort.  I actually did my hair today for the first time in awhile....and I even shaved my legs (the legit kind...with shaving cream and everything- I even got the backs). Don't judge! Its so cold here, its hardly worth the effort. You go outside and it all grows back within a matter of seconds. Anyway- I'm off to the temple with Chris and then we're packing for Utah! T-minus 18 hours till we're driving out of Rexburg!

Break

Christmas break is treating me really well. Chris and I have had time to rest and recover from the semester and have also been able to work and generate some income-- two crucial things! It is so nice to have a break from school. I can't wait to leave for Utah on Thursday. I am excited to see my family and to celebrate Christmas with them. We have a lot of fun plans; it will be a great few days. I am so grateful for all of the blessings I'm enjoying. I know that I am not responsible for all of these good things happening. Heavenly Father has been watching over me and is mindful of my wants and needs- I cannot even begin to list all of the prayers I have seen answered in the last little while, nor the amount of strength I have received. Life is good.

I hope that everyone else is enjoying the season and is as happy as I am!

Check

Tonight I checked this off my list. Bliss. Merry Christmas!
+1 Packet of Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
+1 Tablespoon of Coffee Creamer
+1 Hershey's Kiss
+1 Handful of Marshmallows
+1 Candy Cane                       
1 Happy Girl!

Review: Acne.org Products

For as long as I can remember, I've struggled keeping my skin clear. My skin is affected by stress, diet, and any other possible factors. I'd sometimes break out for no known reason. It was super frustrating- aren't teenagers only supposed to have blemishes? My mom's friend Amy told her about Acne.org and the products. She said she "hadn't had a single zit since she started using it consistently." My mom ordered it for my sister and it worked for her too. Once I saw how it had worked for her- I had to have it. I ordered mine and started using it right away. I am happy to report that I have seen a huge improvement in my skin; its less temperamental, the texture is better, it's less oily, and I also haven't had a breakout since I started using it. I am loving this product! It is also reasonably priced: I got the large (16 oz. bottle) kit which lasts 2-4 months and costs about $60- which is about $15 a month if you make it last the four full months.

If you wanna laugh really hard....

....click here.

Thanks Rach for sending this to me!

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

This semester I somehow landed six finals...six seems a bit excessive to me, but whatever.

2 Online (Take Home) Finals
2 Testing Center Finals
2 In Class Finals

Good news is I've just finished my two online finals. Thank goodness. I am so grateful that I didn't have any internet problems. I might have had a break down.

But the thought of 4 more tests is quite discouraging. Good thing I have some things to get me through the next few days...
These yummy treats:

 And some pictures of Chris eating that I found on my phone:

 That boy loves to eat & is great fun to eat with. :)
Dear Remaining Finals-Please be kind to me.  No love, Mel

Insanity

Good news, kids! Chris and I are FINALLY employed! After searching for jobs all semester long we have both finally landed something---We will be custodians on campus working Monday-Friday 4-7....(wait for it)....AM! Yep, that's right. Starting December 19 we will be rising around 3:30am and going to bed at 7:30pm.

All jokes aside, this job really is a blessing for us for the following reasons...
1. Although we start work during the Christmas break we will still have about 4 days in Utah to spend with family, including Christmas Eve & Christmas day.
2. We will be making 8.20/hour....which is about a dollar more than people who work "normal" hours.
3. We will be done with work AND school every day by 1:00pm...giving us time for homework, going to the gym, and getting to bed early.
4. We will both be able to work 15-20 hours a week each- most on-campus jobs range from 5-7 hours a week.

This opportunity came at just the right time and is such a blessing. We are so grateful- just had to share the good news!

I hope everyone is doing great and that those who are finishing up fall semester do great on their exams and have a great Christmas Break.

Love you guys!

Holiday Bucket List

I am feeling a little Christmas nostalgia. It is hard to carry out the traditions that I love with just Chris and I. There are a few things I know I want to do, and want to make sure happen, that I have control of. So, I present to you, my Holiday Bucket List.

(I know the font is a little hard to read, but it just said "Christmas" to me.)

December Happenings

4 days in & December is already a pretty exciting month.

We get a Wii! We got some Christmas money and we spoiled ourselves with an early Christmas gift. We got a killer deal at Walmart and came home with the Mario Brothers Bundle.

Complete with blue and black controllers- mine is the blue one :). Who knew they made Wii in colors now?
Next, Pinterest has turned me crafty. Chris and I have had fun trying the new recipes; and I like to find the easy crafts that give me something to do. So far we have tried Crock Pot Hot Chocolate, Oven Baked French Fries, & D.I.Y. Whiteboard. Here is how my whiteboard turned out:

 

I used notebook paper as my background because I use mine on my desk- probably mostly for to-do lists and reminders. But, for now, it's my Christmas Countdown.

Last night was date night. We got all dressed up and went out for dinner and then to the BYU-I Christmas concert featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell. I was so excited. It was a lot of fun to get dressed up and go out. We hadn't been on a date-date in a while. It's a lot of fun to date your spouse. The best part is, you don't have to say goodnight! Anyway, we went to Wingers for dinner and then after the concert we went and got some frozen yogurt. It was a great night!

I can't wait for the rest of December!

Fasting

"Fasting, coupled with mighty prayer, is powerful. It can fill our minds with the revelations of the Spirit. It can strengthen us against times of temptation. Fasting and prayer can help develop within us courage and confidence. They can strengthen our character and build self-restraint and discipline. Often when we fast, our righteous prayers and petitions have greater power. Testimonies grow. We mature spiritually and emotionally sanctify our souls. Each time we fast, we gain a little more control over our worldly appetites and passions...Fasting in the proper spirit and in the Lord's way will energize us spiritually. It will strengthen our self-discipline, fill our homes with peace, lighten our hearts with joy, fortify us against temptation, prepare us for times of adversity, and open the windows of heaven."
-Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

I am not a huge fan of fasting...it is really hard for me. I get headaches and am really grumpy. But, reading that quote helps me to have the desire to fast the right way in order to receive the blessings that come from it. Happy Fast Sunday!

Logan

We watched this video in my Book of Mormon class today. It touched me, so thought I would share. It has such a sweet message, very appropriate for the first day of December. Enjoy!

(Logan is a 13 year-old boy who lives on a ranch in a very small town in Nebraska. Logan listens to Christian Radio station 89.3FM KSBJ which broadcasts from Houston, TX. His words have wisdom beyond his years)

Reminiscing

Melissa Chris Reception from Dustin Allen on Vimeo.
I just read my friend Ashlee's post with her wedding video. It made me realize that I had never posted mine. I loved every second of my wedding day. It was perfect in every single way. It was the happiest, most emotional, most spiritual, and all around best day of my life. I am so grateful for my eternal companion and our temple marriage!

Good Clean Fun

 

If you were a "Lost" fan, keep reading...

If you like dinosaurs, keep reading....

If you like a good TV series, keep reading...

So, Chris and I watch "Terra Nova" together and we really enjoy it. We were talking about it today, and we realized that this show has a lot of things that most TV series don't have today. 

     -Its family oriented

     -There is no swearing (that I can remember...there may be a farm swear or two)

     -There is no immorality

I'm a pretty big fan. There are a few graphic issues when it comes to the dinosaurs, but it is the first season so I have high hopes that they will get more money and it will get better.

Here is a quick overview of the plot: A family living in the future (2149) gets chosen in a raffle drawing to go through a portal to the past. They live in a colony on Pangaea established to give a fresh start to humanity.

I won't give anymore away for those of you who are interested; the show airs on Fox on Monday nights and all of the episodes are on Hulu as well. If you watch, let me know how you like it!

Attitude of Gratitude

I know I'm a little late, jumping on the Thanksgiving/gratitude train...but the truth is, I've been too busy enjoying myself to blog about what has been going so great in my life.

"If you only had the things today that you thanked Heavenly Father for yesterday...What would you have?" 

That came from Sacrament meeting on Sunday. I always enjoy going to church in Utah with my family ward; nothing beats the Grove Creek 1st ward!
Over the summer, I tried to write 3 things every day that I am grateful for. I did really well then, but it has been really sporadic lately. I really want to relight the fire I used to had. I was more positive and optimistic when I was constantly looking for something to be grateful for....even in less-than-desirable situations. I found this gem on pinterest:

Isn't that completely darling? Now, I don't think I want a completely separate book for my "gratitudes" but I like the idea of counting up to 365 and organizing by month. So I'm working on adapting something similar into my journal. I hope everyone had a great holiday. Lets hang in there until Christmas fellow college students!

21st Anniversary

So, I'm kind of weird about Anniversaries. Every 21st day of each month for the past year has been an Anniversary. Today is a special "21st"....today marks one year since Chris and I first got together (and our 1st kiss). It is so crazy for me to think that it has been a whole year- the time has just flown! I don't think I've ever had someone (other than family) that has been such a constant and important part of my life for a whole year. I am so glad that I get more than a year---eternity sounds just about right to me! Here's to many years and Anniversaries to come! I love you, Chris!

He bought me a Mario poster a few days after we started dating.

One of many favorite skype screen shots.

Putting up with my crazy (I'm putting my sister's hamster on his shoulder)

Getting married is fun. That will be my favorite Anniversary.

Daddy's Girl

Today is my Dad's birthday!

Happy Birthday Dad!

 I love my dad so much! I've always been a Daddy's girl.

He's a great example to me of hard work, kindness, honesty, & a long list of other great things. 

I still remember having "Daddy Days" when I'd get to hang out with my dad all day long while my mom went to work or school. 

When me and my sister shared a room, he'd tuck us in & sing to us before bed: 

"Jesus Said Love Everyone."

He makes the greatest waffles & is the best person to get ice cream with.
Honestly, I could go on all day.

I hope that he has the greatest day!

Word to the Wiser Than Me

So, as you know I've been working towards a goal of being healthier. The thing is, right before I made this goal, my darling husband filled our refrigerator with my favorite frozen pizza's (they were on sale for $1 each). I avoided them (for the most part) for a couple of weeks, but I eventually broke down one afternoon and decided to have one for lunch. I looked at the nutrition facts and saw that there were only 370 calories, and 180 fat calories. In my opinion, I thought that was pretty good for a whole pizza. So I ate one, and enjoyed it. I continued to eat one for lunch about every other day.

Last night, I was telling Chris about my discovery and about how happy I was to have something "good" to eat that wasn't killing my calorie count. "There's no way," he said and opened the freezer and took out one to read the back. "There's 370 calories per serving," he said "There are 2 servings in this one pizza."
My heart sank. My lunch time indulgence was too good to be true.
Read the label thoroughly before you get too excited. Like my mother always said, "If it's too good to be true, it usually is."

Hobby Crisis

For those of you who don't know...I have changed my major to Social Work with the hopes of becoming a Marriage & Family therapist. I think its great, and am so excited to learn and work in this field. There's just one downside: I miss singing and doing theater. Up until about April of last year it was my whole life. I didn't think I was capable of doing anything else. I am glad to have found a new path in life, but I want to make room for something I still love and hold near & dear to my heart. Theater is so time consuming; how do I make room for something in my schedule that has a tenancy to take over? School is hard, I want time at home with my husband, I want to sing again. Is it possible to have everything that you want? Or am I being totally selfish?

How do you make time for things that you love, that aren't your #1 (or #2) priority?

Date Time

Today has been (yet another) perfect Saturday. Chris and I decided to go on a spontaneous date this afternoon. We went to Subway for lunch with our gift card. We love to eat at Subway.
Next, we drove down to Idaho Falls to return some things and go shopping so I could spend my birthday money. I must say, it was a very successful trip. Here are the sweet deals I scored:

If I could share one tidbit of info I would say to NEVER buy anything full price at DownEast. I saw the peach colored shirt in the store about 2 months ago for $35. I got it for $13 with an additional 30%. I love clearance sales. :)
Then we headed over to Barnes & Noble to look at some journals and to get some salted caramel hot chocolate, one of Chris' favorites. It was my first time trying it--sooo good! Get some before the Christmas season is over (Is it already the Christmas season?).
Finally, we went to Macy's (the department store) to spend a gift card we got as a wedding gift. We had fun looking through all the fun appliances. We found a hidden treasure on sale, bought it, and brought it home.

Ladies and Gentlemen, say hello to the newest edition to the John home...

We registered for a popcorn machine, but never got one...so we bought ourselves one. Here's to many bowls of warm, buttery popcorn (and equally as many gym trips to compensate). 

Media Management

Well, my Media Management Unit in Family Foundations has come to a close. I thought you might be interested in the final result. I am proud to say that I have not logged into Facebook since October 26. I'm not particularly proud of the rest of the results, but I will definitely learn from them. Here is the finally tally of my media use in the last two weeks:

So...In the last two weeks I spent 42.1 hours watching TV or movies. That's a part-time job. Yikes. The thing is, 12.1 hours of TV is about 52 minutes a day- which equals one episode of a TV show. In the last two weeks I watched 8 movies. To me, that doesn't seem like an insane or unreasonable amount, but when you look at the actual number of hours it seems a whole lot worse. 42.1 hours is 8% of 14 days. Now I see that there is no excuse for me not to go to the gym, not go to the temple, not read my scriptures, not write in my journal...etc.

I also wanted to include a few quotes from my paper I submitted. I will keep it short so I don't lose you. :)

"I was the most surprised with how much I didn’t miss Facebook. Its amazing how something that was a part of my daily life really didn’t matter. I didn’t feel disconnected from my friends or family. I wasn’t dying to know what was going on in random "friends" lives. I was more productive and on my computer a lot less. I also found that I would be inclined to want to check my Facebook at school, usually during class. What a waste. I’m paying to be here and to get an education; no class is too boring or seemingly “unimportant” that Facebook should take precedence."

In closing...

"I plan to continue monitoring and minimizing unnecessary media use. I have too many things I want to do and more important things to do with my time. I have things I want to accomplish in my life; sitting on the couch fulfills none of them. I think if I can continue to improve, this “plan” will help me be better in all aspects of my life. I will get more done- helping me to achieve more goals. I will have real relationships that will develop and grow; relationships that exist and thrive on real communication, not cyber communication....I won’t be too caught up in that show or the “he said, she said” that goes on in the Facebook world."


OK, maybe not as short as I originally thought....I have a lot to say, I guess. Now, get off your computer and go read a book or something. :)

Snakes & Cuddles

Last night I had a terrible dream. In my dream, Chris and I found a snake in our front room. It was huge. After my close encounter with it Chris took to it with a shot gun. Relieved we went into the kitchen...there were 2 more. They lunged at us. Just in time, Chris shot both of them. I was so distressed. I ran into our bedroom and hid in our bed. Then I heard a low hissing noise. I sat up and saw our whole bedroom floor was covered in these huge pythons.

I was suddenly awake and super jumpy. I tired to fall back asleep but I couldn't; I was too freaked out. I rolled over and tapped Chris on the shoulder. He groggily rolled towards me and I wormed my way into his arms, and slept peacefully the rest of the night.

Being married is so great.

Cancer of the Mind

 "Pornographic or erotic stories and pictures are worse than filthy or polluted food. The body has defenses to rid itself of unwholesome food. With a few fatal exceptions, bad food will only make you sick but do no permanent harm. In contrast, a person who feasts upon filthy stories or pornographic or erotic pictures and literature records them in this marvelous retrieval system we call a brain. The brain won't vomit back filth. Once recorded, it will always remain subject to recall, flashing its perverted images across your mind and drawing you away from the wholesome things in life."
It seems to me that, lately, I have heard a lot of depressing pornography statistics. Did you know that 82% of college age men admitted to viewing pornography regularly (that's admitted...). In a BYU-Idaho study 62% of male students admitted to having/had pornography problems. Those odds are terrible! Ladies- we are not immune! 32% of college age women admitted having a pornography problem. This epidemic is growing on all planes. No one is immune.
Pornography is such a scary thing. It is terrifyingly accessible and literally impossible to avoid-- even unintentional contact.
For an assignment in my Family Foundations class we were asked to read several talks regarding the issue. The most influential talk (for me) was Pornography given by Elder Dallin H. Oaks in the April 2005 General conference. I received a lot of comfort from this talk and thought I'd share. I hope that you can find some hope in Elder Oaks' words like I did.
The body/mind analogy can be somewhat depressing, but I saw it as a defense mechanism. The first step to protection is prevention. I take comfort in knowing that I can prevent pornography by staying away from all filth, not just that found on the internet. I know I can improve in the areas of the music I listen to, the movies and TV I watch, and the media I read. Elder Oaks says "the test of what is evil is not the degree but its effect." By eliminating the "smaller" evils in life, the "bigger" ones become less of an issue.
My biggest source of comfort came from this statement; "an endowed priesthood bearer's fall into pornography never occurs during periods of regular worship in the temple; it happens when he has become casual in his temple worship." What a great promise! As long as we are renewing our covenants and diligently attending the temple...we cannot fall into pornography. No wonder we have been counseled to have a photo of the temple in every room. The spirit will make us strong and we will be able to resist temptation and our Heavenly Father will bless us.

That's enough from me! I hope that someone, somewhere will benefit from reading this and that we can all protect ourselves from this cancerous addiction.

::Nineteen:A Year in Review ::

Nineteen. Its been a great year for me....for obvious reasons and not-so-obvious reasons. Here's a recap of my year in photos. 

November 2010: I turn 19 and participate in my first collegiate musical. 

"The Spitfire Grill"

I also go on my first date with my future husband on November 13.

...which ended in a grass fight.

We become an official couple on Nov. 21

December 2010: Chris and I continue dating & say "I love you." I spent Christmas at home with my family.

Before Chris left for N.Carolina for Christmas we went on an amazing date to Temple Square and we ate at the Garden

A screen shot of our Christmas Skype conversation

January 2011: I travel to St. George and perform in Spelling Bee at the Utah Theater Association Conference. Chris and I are engaged January 30th

February 2011: Spelling Bee performs at Westminster. Chris' mom and sister come and I meet them for the first time.

March 2011: Spring Break! I spend it wedding planning, including dress shopping.

Looking at the different styles with my future sister-in-law

Dress #6...skeptical about the slimmer fit as opposed to a fuller (ball gown) fit.

The veil wins me over

My Dress Finding Crew

April 2011: Chris and I finally reside in the same state. :) We take engagement photos and prepare to move to South Carolina for our internship at Plantation Resort in Myrtle Beach. I finish up my last semester at Westminster College.

The Pie is our favorite place to eat.

May 2011: We make the move to South Carolina and begin working. I live at the resort and Chris lives with his Aunt & Uncle.

All the Interns got a free surf lesson

Relaxing in my condo

Friends who lived behind our condo

June 2011: Chris and I work hard and play hard.

Our favorite place to eat: the best Wendy's on the planet. Its clean, they play old music and there are fresh flowers on every table.

We got in free to the aquarium

July 2011:  We take our beach bridal photos. I get a parasite in my ear (I'll spare you the photo) and experience the worst ear infection ever. Our last day of work is July 14. We spend a week in Fayetteville NC and then return home to Utah.

August 2011: I have 4 bridal showers in 3 days. Chris turns 23 and I take out my endowment on his birthday. We are married on 8/12/11 at 10:20am and it is the most perfect day. We spend 2 weeks on our honeymoon.

No editing has been done to any of these photos

September 2011: We move into our first apartment. I start my first semester of school. I love BYU-I and the special spirit that is here.

October 2011: We make a spontaneous trip to Utah for a weekend. We get our pell grants. Chris decides to apply to the paramedic program and I decide to go into Social Work (with the intent of doing marriage & family therapy).

We like to eat at Pizza Pie Cafe.

November 2011: I turn 20. I love married life and my life here in Rexburg. I have started a new blog, started exercising again, and have begun to learn to cook.
Looking back....I am a million miles away from where I would have thought I'd be a year ago. However, I am so happy and so blessed and wouldn't have changed a thing in the last year.

Birthday Flowers Mom & Dad had delivered.

Pasta dinner with my sweetheart

Ice Cream Cake from Coldstone

Here's to a happy 2012 & age 20!