update

So today I was putting up all the christmas ornaments and thinking back on the past 5 years or so. It's so weird to think what my life was like back then. I know most of you know that I was not doing well for quite a few years there. Two Christmas's ago I didn't know where I was going to sleep day to day and I didnt' know how anyone could be happy. My life had spiraled into such craziness that I didn't think I could EVER EVER be happy or even "normal". Well around the time I was going to just give up I met my now husband. Ever since that day I have had a since of purpose and fufillment. I wouln't change it for the world. God used Matt to make me see the good in the world and that happiness was achievable. I never imagined that I would have a respectable job that I could be proud of and be excited to go to every morning. I never thought that when I would come home every afternoon that I could have someone AMAZING waiting for me. I never in my wildest dreams thought God could forgive me for everything I had done. Well all of those things happened and more. I KNOW now that I have a purpose here on this earth and I KNOW that through Him ANYTHING is possible. I am so very thankful for the joy God has brought me through Matt. I have absolutely incredible in-laws that make me understnad what a family is suppose to be like. ANd I FINALLY have a relationship with my immediate family that I cherish so much. My parents and I are reconciling all the differences we have and I could not appreciate that more.

I just Love everyday and I can't believe how much has changed for me in the past two years. And to everyone that said I could NEVER amount to anything I finally have the satisfaction knowing that I proved them wrong. What a wonderful feeling.

Update on the quitting smoking.

So on November 1st I decided to quit smoking in the hopes of starting to try to pregnant in the coming months. I figured I should quit now and not have that hanging over my head. Well I stopped for near a month and then got a crazy idea I could just smoke ONE. Just one little cigarette couldn't hurt right?? WRONG!!! After the first one then it was just one more and then only after I ate and then just not at work. Well now it's back to full flegde smoking. I am SOOOO disappointed in myself. I really thought I could do it and not look back. I even took Chantix and wore a patch. So again I'm going to quit smoking on the 29th. I have no idea how to go about it this time. ANy advice from some ex smokers would be appreciated.

GIngerbread houses!!!

So I totally won at gingerbread house making even though mine is not yet finished. Matt had to forfeit the entire contest because his house pretty much BLEW!!!! Look for yourself and you'll agree.

PAYROLL FRIDAY!!

Well It's Friday and normally I would be ecstatic! (Especially with it being Christmas time and all) BUT....it's payroll Friday first of all which makes me rip my hair out for three hours when I have 70 construction workers bitching about missing hours (which they NEVER are). Then when I got to work this morning I was informed that we're having a company christmas party. So I spent all day renting chairs and tables, buying soda (8-12 Packs), buying beer (8-24 packs), and 30 yes that's right THIRTY pizzas. It went surprisingly well and I'm happy to say I survived it. SO now it's off to the store to buy ingredients for gingerbread people, gingerbread houses and monkey munch. My nephew Tyler is coming over and I can't wait to do all my Holiday baking with him. And then tomorrow we're headed up to the Scotty to look at Christmas Lights. Gosh I love my life. (Even if it is hectic most of the time!!!!)

Snowball Cookies.

I had no idea what a baker I was. I made eggnog cookies, Cranberry bars and my favorite... Snowball cookies. They ROCK! I love this time of year. Christmas music, christmas cookies and Christmas cheer. What could be better??

Christmas at Moratayas

Well since I'm the only girl at my work and NO ONE appreciates Christmas time, I've taken it upon myself to bring some Holiday Cheer to the office. I had limited supplies so it is somewhat ghetto but I LOVE it. I made a christmas tree out of candy canes by my desk. I got a twig for a tree and put up blinking lights around or schedule. I'm not sure my boss likes my festive nature but oh well. I did him a favor and turned down my "LOUD JINGLE BELL CRAP".

christmas fun...

So Matt and I set up the tree yesterday. It's obnoxiously decorated just the way we like it. I had a blast making all the ornaments. I just wish I would have made more. I'll post pics when I download them. On a side note...I realized i'm out of touch with what little kids like these days. I tried shopping for my SEVEN nieces and nephews and have NO clue what to get them all. So any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanksgiving

Well we've had an awesome thanksgiving so far. Here's our updated pics of the day. Oh and My dressing pretty much rocks the socks off of Matt's "turkey".

My plan ROCKED

So I made the tator tot casserole and it was hit. In return we got to make "crafts" all weekend. WHo wouldn't love my life?? OH and Michael and I totally won at making a Santa Clause over Matt and Shawna's Mrs. Clause.

What day is today you ask.....

Well Today is the annual paper-snowflakes-for-Christmas inventory day. This is where I count all of my snowflakes and then see how many more I need for this year. I think I'm going all out this year so I'm going to start cutting them out this weekend. I also try to get Matt to help me with this production. He refuses...tells me I'm crazy...and goes to the garage. But that will not stop me from trying to intice him. I have a plan this time. I'm going make tater tot casserole...and tell him if he helps he can eat it. I think it's a great plan. We'll see how it turns out.

transformation...

Finally complete. The "room" is done. I could not be happier. Our house in no longer a construction zone. And the room looks awesome. It is 100% tacky, obnoxious and girly. My ideas worked perfectly. SO the picture is of the main wall. But there is more shelving and randomness scattered throughout. I LOVE IT!!!!

6 months

Even though matt doesn't believe in 6 month anniversaries...I do. We got married 6 months ago to the day. I know it hasn't been very long but it seems like yesterday. When I hear my friends talk about being married for 5 or 6 years I think...wow...I can't wait. And it seems like forever. But 6 months has flown by so I bet 5 years comes before I know it.

Pumpkin Carving

Well Matt and I attempted pumpkin carving in celebration of Halloween. It did not go so well on my end. I thought I would be creative and make a cat. I even drew on it before making the cut. Little did I know...Matt is a professional carver. His was so elaborate and detailed. It ended up making mine look like a child did it. But it was fun none the less. I'm sure you can tell by the picture who carved which one.

this is Matt and I hate the idea of blogging I think that it is an absolute waste of time, there is no point in blogging other than somebody being unproductive with their time. So why am I blogging then you might ask, well my wife said she would divorce me if I didn't so I guess I'm just trying to save our marriage.

halloween

Halloween ideas for Snapper!!

being sick

SUCKS!! For the past 2 days I've pretty much come to the conclusion I may be dieing. I have slept 20 hours a day and the 4 hours I've been up have consisted of me whining crying and begging for kleenex. Thank God Matt's been a trooper. He's made me a 3 course meal and doted on my every need. I LOVE BEING MARRIED!!!! He even gave me my much needed "spiders" for two hours last night. (Spiders is my families inside term for the much loved itchy tickle) So now that I'm awake and not feeling terrible it has dawned on me that the next two days of work will be horrible as I try to catch up!! Wish me luck!!!!

how cute is she???

This is Charlene's kitten. I find it unfair that she has one and I don't. Therefore...this is what I'm asking I receive for Christmas.

my first wall stencil

My very favorite quote ever in my most favorite room. I LOVE IT!!!!

I hate....

Other drivers!!!! So on my way to work I have to be very defensive through one particular stretch of road. As I come up Ironwood to the freeway there is usually about a 1/4 mile back up. It really only takes a couple minutes to get through but like a patient person I wait in the line and don't cut anyone off. So WHY is it that these degenerates want to fly past the entire line of waiting cars and cut in???? That seems mean, stupid, and not very safe to me. SO the past few weeks I've been tailgating the person in front of me so no one could cut in. But this morning some guy decided he would just stop everyone in his lane and WAIT for me to let him over. Little did he know that that was just NOT going to happen if I had anything to do with it. Everytime he got an inch closer I pulled up 2 inches. And so it went for about 2 minutes. FInally he starts honking flipping me off and cursing out his rolled down window. So me being me I turned up a very loud rap song kept doing what I was doing. He eventually got behind me (SCORE) and we proceeded to get on the freeway. Well he then got to the side of my car and kept screaming and flipping me off. What is wrong with these people. He didn't want to wait in line at all but he'll slow down on the freeway just to do some hand gesture. Seems ridiculous to me.

green chili and fireworks

So I'm heading to back to the 505 or as I like to call it "the Burque" for the weekend. And even though I'm stoked to see my friends I'm a little hesitant about leaving Matt with Snapper. His entire well being is at stake and I don't trust Matt to tend to his needs and "yelps".

While I'm in the 'rathole' I'm going to be picking up some black market fireworks and some amazing green chili. I'm taking orders on both until Friday the 3rd. Also if you have books on tape that you do not need please donate them to me so that I will not die of boredom on my way. Thank you!

The beginning stage of the hot pink revolution

Well, here it is...the first picture of the wedding room renovation....you may not be able to tell but this is the brightest pink I could find in the Disney paint section. It's so bright that in the afternoon if that door is open the ENTIRE hall way looks pink. It pretty much rocks. So today I will start my elaborate stenciling. thanks to my amazing husband I have some flowery stencils and even some butterflys. I think I may start with the lettering though. I'm writing the Song of Solomon 6:3 verse on the pink in pretty large letters. After all the stenciling it's time for the shelving and then my favorite part: decorating.....oh how I love being a girl!!!

I miss my babies

Mantha, Mase, Braxton the THIRD (also known as Kiefer) and my little Ally Cat: I mis you more than the world and I wish I had you with me. Jeb and Holly: Please give up your kids and let me have custody. Thats pretty much the best thing you could do. They will listen to Nelly and talk about their bling. Mason can "smack that" anytime he wants. Mantha can love the "Jo Bros", Kief can sign for the rest of his life...and Ally can be an aunties girl....JUST CONSIDER IT. That's all I'm saying...

I need one of those potty training for toddler books

Okay so apparently I completly suck at dog training. Matt says Snapper is no longer mine because I don't train him. But I think I do. I definitely have a different method. I don't yell and scream when he does something bad I reward him for something good. So when Snapper decides to "do his business" in the house I clean it up and move on with my day. But if he's outside I give him a treat and brag him up. I think it's a perfectly acceptable way of raising him. And it's also so so so hard to get mad at him when he's as absolutely cute as he is. Just look at the picture and you'll agree. He's pretty much the cutest animal since Sparkles (RIP Sparkles) oh and Taco of course (RIP Taco as well). So is it really my fault that I can't yell and scream and that sweet innocent little face?? I never said I was Cesar Milan!! And who cares if Snapper thinks he's the pack leader. I think it's cute.

political views

Per my fathers urging I will give my views that are worth arguing about: I think Ross Perot should be president. I think gay marriage SHOULD be legal. I think our troops being in the middle east IS a good thing. I think we should drill for oil in Alaska. I do not care if I recycle my paper or plastic. (I know it's not good) I think "going green" is the latest new trend. I don't think it's a bad trend but it's a trend none the less. I also think a lot of young people like Obama because he too is trendy. Not all of them but a lot. I also think the movie Dumb and Dumber is the most horrible film ever ever ever created.

1st time blogging.

So I've started this blog to keep everyone up to date on Matt and I's super exciting life. Alright...it's not that exciting. But who cares?? Matt does not know I've created this and will probably make fun of me or post rude blogs about me being a geek. Just a warning.

So as of today we have one room completed. Our office now has wood flooring and all the furniture set up. I could not be more proud of Matt for doing it all himself. Now is my turn to turn our extra bedroom into "the wedding room". I plan on making it as girly as possible. I have a pink leather couch and am putting up shelving tomorrow. (complete with stenciled hearts and flowers). I plan on displaying all the tacky cat replicas and anything else frilly throughout the room. I can't wait.

So this is my first blog and I'll post more regularly so everyone can catch up on our lives.