Christmas Tag I stole from a friend

So I stole this from my friend Jamie's blog...thanks girl!! :)

1.CANDY CANES--PEPPERMINT OR CHERRY?
Not a big fan of the candy canes...bring on the chocolate. :)

2.GINGERBREAD HOUSES--KIT OR HOMEMADE?
Kit, I'm not creative enough to think that shtuff on my own.

3.MOST ANNOYING CHRISTMAS SONG?


4.FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONG
"Silent Night" sung by Harry Connick Jr.

Oh and..."Baby It's Cold Outside"

5.MOST MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT YOU RECEIVED AS A CHILD
I was probably twelve or something. We were all done opening our presents when my parents had me and my brother to look in the hall closet. That begun a scavenger hunt...where I found my hot pink bike!!! I loved that bike.

6. MOST MATERIALISTIC THING YOU'RE ASKING SANTA FOR THIS YEAR
Money :)....didn't really ask for anything for Christmas.

7. FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE
Elf!!

8. CHRISTMAS MUSIC--DAY AFTER HALLOWEEN OR DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING?
After Thanksgiving...lets not get carried away now people.

9. DO YOU BELIEVE?
I believe in Jesus Christ who we should be our center not only this time of year...but all year round. Let us all remember what the true meaning of Christmas is.

10. GET DRESSED BEFORE OPENING YOUR PRESENTS, OR STAY IN PJ'S?
Come on...PJ's!!!!

11. BLACK FRIDAY?
Never shopped on black friday. Nope...not a once! I don't want to be in an atmosphere well people are fighting over presents. It's freaking ridiculous.

12. WHITE LIGHTS OR COLORED?
White...classy!!!

13. EVER BEEN TO THE NUTCRACKER?
Nope

14. DOES SANTA LEAVE AN ORANGE IN THE TOE OF YOUR STOCKING?

hmm...nope. more like a chocolate orange!!! :) Best way to go!

Merry Christmas Peeps!

EXCITED!

These too darling boys are expecting their first sister April 15th!!! Aren't they the cutest?! Yes they are my nephews...and I love them to bits! Gracen's tummy mommy is expecting and called my Brother Nate and Sis-in-Law Rachel to tell them the news! What a blessing these kids are to not only Nate and Rach...but to our whole family! We are all so excited!

These boys have the most beautiful dark brown eyes I have ever seen...

Haha...and this picture is priceless. Loves it!

My brother and his beautiful family.

Sophie LeeAnn...my first Niece!!

So this post is soooooo long over due...Meet my cute niece Sophie. She was born Oct 29th. She has quite the scowl on her! She looks just like her brother Xander. They have the same scowl! I tried to upload more pics of her...and one of Xander so you could see...but it was taking FOR EV ER! Ahhh...we just love her and all of my nephews for that matter!

Grandma, Sophie and her big brothers. They just adore her!

Love it!

Sophie and her beautiful Mommy, my sister Jamie.

Ridin'

While in SG for Thanksgiving we were able to go riding with Dad. We had so much fun! I hadn't been in over a year. I really miss riding! Ege hadn't been riding since he was 10..when he got bucked off. So it had been a long while for him. He did great! I didn't find any poop in his pants! haha..Nah he really did do great! Love ya baby. :)

Thanksgiving.

So we went to St. George for Thanksgiving and had lot of fun with the fam! There were quite a few peeps there...several that I hadn't seen for quite some time! So it was great to catch up! I didn't get to capture everyone...I didn't think to take pics til lots of people left for the night. Thanks mom and dad for letting us crash at your house all the time! We appreciate all you do for us!! We love you!

My Handsome Dad, Cute Nephew Hayes (Lookin a little drugged up..haha) and my Beautiful Mom! I love this pic. Shows just how good looking my parents are!

Hayes and Boompa. He is a BIG kid! What a sweet baby he is!  He loves his Boompa!

 Oh Ege...haha..

We had a jam session a few hours after the feast! It was some good times playing the guitars and singin a long! My dad and his brother, Todd.

Bentley showing how big he can flare his nostrils!! haha.. No worries about that kid being able to breath through his nose!

Sweet Hayes. Love the beanie!

Ege and Marty. Jam on!

Must Love Dogs

...Yep Ege is a huge dog lover! If we had a yard...we would probably have one right now. I told him if he wants a dog he is cleanin up the poop! :) 

Anyways...here are some pics showing how much he loves dogs. I'll get him one someday...This is my cousin Sierra's dog. His name is Digger!! He is so freakin cute! He is part German shephard part pitt bull. He's gonna be a big'n!!!

South Jordan Elementary ROCKS!

So we went to our nephews birffday party this week at the Classic Skating rink...It was a blast! We got in free thanks to South Jordan Elementary! Thanks guys!! :) It was their school's night at the skating rink so if you mention their school.. you get in free! Freak ya! Below are some amazing footage...

Our friend Matt came with us to party. Check out his totally amazing skills jumping off this ramp!

He gets some sweet air..

Lands...

Prepares for the finale...

Tada!! Freak ya Matt!!

We be goofy...

We be skatin...

Isn't he freakin hot??? Yes...yes he is.

Ahh...BFF's. They were pretty entertaining in the "wipe out" game where you had to stop suddenly skating and get on the floor. They were the slowest and probably oldest people on the rink for the game!! haha...priceless.

Introducing...

This last week was Kanyon's birthday...Ege's sisters boy. We all went roller skating!! Woo Hoo!! We had a lot of fun! Many of you have never seen my nephews on Ege's side...so I'll introduce you!

Here is Kanyon. He just turned 10 this week! He loves Mario Brothers. I think he looks like my brother Marty's oldest boy Taylor. For those of you who know who I'm talking about what do you think?

Here is Rocky...He is 1 and I think he stuck his finger in the light socket to get his hair like that! haha.. I love. Also in the picture is one of Ege's sisters- Sarah.

This is Riley who is 8 and is super friendly and will talk to everyone.

Sista Pikula

Sister Latanya Pikula leaves for her mission this Wednesday!! Crazy! We went to her farewell yesterday and she did awesome!

She will be an amazing missionary and will find those in Guam that have been waiting for her to teach them the gospel. I'm so excited for her! I think of my mission all the time and miss all those I met and taught SO much!  It was the most amazing experience of my life and would do it again in a heartbeat! 

She also had a "missionary shower" haha...never heard of one..but it was an excellent idea! 

I love you and will miss you Tans! 

Halloween Pics...I know...better late than never

Ege was a pirate and I was his..."Buccaneer Beauty" as what the costume said... haha. We went to a party the weekend before Halloween..and needless to say, it was lame. Everyone was getting drunk! We were there for maybe an hour...LAME!

Then we went to a murder mystery thang that a friend of mine put on. It was pretty fun, and got to meet some new peeps so that's always fun!

I'm an IDIOT

So I was updating my friends list...and deleted the whole freakin thing!!! Ugh. Can ya'll please leave me a comment with your info so I can add you back on...Por Favor?

Gracias.

So...

Last night Ege and I were reading scriptures and came across a scripture that really hit us hard and I feel impressed to share it with the ones I love and share how I feel about it. 

Doctrine & Covenants 38:39

"And if ye seek the riches which it is the will of the Father to give unto you, ye shall be the richest of all people, for ye shall have the riches of eternity; and it must needs be that the riches of the earth are mine to give; but beware of pride, lest ye become as the Nephites of old."

"Riches of eternity," what a powerful phrase that is. To me that is blessings (riches) from living the gospel. "Riches of the earth" I think of as more temporal blessings given in this life. I know of so many people that are struggling financially right now, me included. Some have had harder lessons to learn than others during these economic trials, but we all have the same feeling of stress on our shoulders. 

I see these times as Heavenly Father giving us a "cleanse," as my mom has shared with me a few months ago.  I truly believe that. He is giving us this opportunity to stop and reflect our lives, the choices we are making and what we are making our priority. I know that I have and let me tell you what is important to me...

The Gospel, plain and simple. Reading scriptures and conversing with the Lord daily, going to the Temple on a regular basis, paying tithing, attending church meetings, visiting teaching, holding the church calling I have and doing it the best I can. Am I good at all of these things?? No, they are always a work in progress.

As we seek and live those "riches" of the gospel we will receive those riches of the earth in a way that the Lord has planned. 

Let us not become as the Nephites of old. Stay strong. Keep positive. Have faith and hope. Be grateful. You will see that light at the end of the tunnel. Promise.

Suggestions?!! Please!

So Ege and I were invited to a Halloween party and don't know what to do for costumes. I need yall's ideas for CHEAP costumes. :)

Hubby Tag

So Rach tagged me...so here we go!

1. Where did you meet your husband? 
On a BLIND DATE!!!- ditto
2. How long did you date before you married? 
Almost 6 months before we got married
3. How long have you been married? 
7 months
4. What does he do that surprises you? 
Cleans on his day off and brings me surprises from the spa all the time. It makes me happy! :)
5. What is his favorite feature? 
his eyes & his hot bod...I can't just pick one.
6. What is his favorite quality? 
He is so motivated and a hard worker.
7. Does he have a nickname for you? 
Heath, Honey, Baby
8. What is his favorite food? 
Just food in general. Boy can he eat!
9. What is his favorite sport? 
Basketball
10. When & where was your first kiss? 
Our first date...don't be hatin..haha. It was on the soccer field of Provo Canyon School. We had been walking for a couple of hours.
11. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? 
watch movies, go to the gym, just being together
12. Do you have any children? 
nope
13. Does he have any hidden talents? 
He writes some amazing songs
14. How old is he? 
24
15. Who said I love you first? 
He did
16. What is his favorite music? 
Punk, rock, heavy metal
17. What do you admire most about him? 
His testimony and determination that has turned him into the man he is. Lot's of people have influence and guidance from parents. He didn't have that. He gained his testimony and drive on his own. He is amazing.

18. What is his favorite color? 
Blue
19. Will he read this? 
If I tell him about it :)
20. Who do you tag? 
Katie, Heidi, Shelly, Holli

Sparks flew...Emotions ran high...

One year ago today exactly was when Ege and I met. It seems like we have known eachother longer but at the same time can't believe that a year has already flown by! What an eventful year it has been and I can't wait for many more to come! I love you Ege!

Much NEEDED Update!

So it's been a while since I've had a good update on here. We've had a some changes go on in our life and are excited about them!

First off..the part-time job I got a couple weeks ago went full-time in two days! I was way surprised because my boss told me there was "potential" to go full-time...didn't realize it would be that fast! I'm very happy and grateful that it went as fast as it did!

My brother, Nate, and his family (Rachel, Brecken, & Gracen) have moved to Happy Valley! What a great treat it is to have some family close by! We haven't seen them too much yet..but they are just getting settled in their home and with Nate's job, but Ege and I are excited to be able to spend more time with them!

My other brother, Marty and his family are planning to move up to Happy Valley as well! Not sure when that will take place...so stay tuned.

Cute Brecken eatin a sucker

Gracen didn't like my hat so much...haha. Isn't he a cutie?!

Update Cont...

My Grandma (my mom's mom) went through the temple this past weekend! What an amazing opportunity to witness that! My grandma has been a member of the church for about 7 years and felt now was the time to get her endowments. My grandpa is not a member and has been supportive about this step my grandma has taken. We are all so proud of my grandma. What an example she is to me!

My sexy momma and grandma! Aren't they so cute?!

The gang in front of the temple after the session.

These temple pics are compliments of my cute cousin Hallee! She did a great job!

Update Continued...again...

While we were in St. George this last weekend we went to the Rodeo with Sierra and Matt. I loved going to the rodeo as a kid. We would always ride our horses around before it started. Had some good memories from doing that.

We celebrate my nephew Hayes birthday while we were down. He looks like he could be turning 2...nope....he's only 1! He is a big boy that's for sure and such a sweet baby! His funny brotha's are next to him..Bentley and Taylor

Mmmm....Cake

Ege and Matt, his girlfriend...I mean...BFF. haha

Sierra my love!