ONCE UPON A PLUIM

HoME SwEeT HoMe

2011-09-21T18:48:00.000-07:00

WARNING!!!!SORRY THIS IS A VERY LONG POST......

Here is our new home...well new to us.. it still needs some work but we love it so far and are very happy with our first new home....

we bought the house completely gutted. It was so fun picking paint, carpet and other things and it was so fun to watch it all come together.

Front living room. 2 views o and a little view of the eat in

The kitchen (now this was the only thing in the house that wasn't gutted) not what we would have picked but we love that it is updated.

The family room

The half bath

Jason's MAN CAVE 2 views

Man Cave bathroom 2 views

Uptairs bathroom (with our cute shower curtain from Sig)

Upstairs bedrooms 1,2,and 3 (we are using the upstairs bedrooms for closets until the master closet is done. and the upstairs bathroom.

1:

2:

3: we are using this one for storage until the bomb shelter is done (yes that is right we have an actual bomb shelter.)

The master bedroom with our awesom tv and night stand...

the master closet and bathroom both haven't been touched and will hopefully be done by the end of the year. well at least the walk in closet.

Please.....

2011-08-08T20:46:00.001-07:00

I'm watching my guilty pleasure at this exact moment.....I'm not so sure about this season. Last season was AMAZING! This season...eh not so much. Please..Please..Please...Please... Get her off as soon as possible.....

I just don't care for her. O and the guard and protect your heart guy either. He could go too.

I know I wasn't the only one watching this show. It's okay I don't judge you... I will probably be watching it next week. Okay I WILL be watching it next week.

No worries Pluim's are alive.....

2011-07-31T18:51:00.001-07:00

SORRY IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I LAST UPDATED I'VE BEEN REALLY BAD. WE'VE BEEN REALLY BUSY.

BEFORE I START THOUGH I WANTED TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO MY BIG BRO BRENT!!! HE IS ON A TV SERIES CALLED AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR THAT STARTED TODAY. HE AND A TON OF COMETITORS COMPETE ON COURESES TO GO TO JAPAN AND HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN 500,000 DOLLARS. HE COMPETED LAST YEAR AND MADE IT REALLY FAR SO WE HAVE OUR FINGERS CROSSED THISE YEAR. IT'S ON THE G4CHANNEL AND I ENCOURAGE YOU ALL TO WATCH IT IF YOU CAN. (I FEEL LIKE I HAVE A CELEB FOR A BROTHER) :)

WE FINALLY GOT INTO THE HOUSE MIDDLE OF JUNE.... PICS COMING SOON HERE IS A SNEAK PEAK OF "SOME" OF OUR KITCHEN AND A FEW OF THE CREW THAT HELPED US MOVE IN.

JASON'S DAD HAS BEEN DEPLOYED UNTIL JUNE 2012. IT IS GOING TO BE A MAJOR CHANGE IN OUR LIVES TO HAVE HIM GONE BUT WE ARE PROUD OF HIM FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. GRUMPY YOU WILL BE MISSED AND IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DAILY. WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU ALREADY.

MY BESTIE WHITNEY GOT MARRIED...FINALLY!! TO HER CHILDHOOD SWEETHEART. I WAS SO HONORED TO BE A PART OF THEIR SPECIAL DAY. OF COURSE I FORGOT MY CAMERA AT THE WEDDING DINNER AND THE RECEPTION. AND WE WERE A TAD BIT LATE TO THE DINNER SO I MISSED ALL THE OTHER PICS WITHT HE GIRLFRIENDS. MY BAD.

PS MY OTHER BESTIE LISA FINALLY HAD HER BABY BOY. JACK JEFFREY!! WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR LISA AND OLIVER AND THE NEW ADDITION TO THEIR FAMILY. WE CAN'T WAIT TO COME SEE YOU GUYS IN SEPTEMBER AND REMEMBER..AUNTIE AUBREY ALWAYS LOVES GETTING THOSE PICTURE TEXTS. CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THAT GUY!! APPARENTLY GOING THE WHOLE 41 WEEKS MAKES FOR A HAPPY BABY. FROM THE PICS THEY HAVE SENT HE IS ALL SMILES. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU LISA GIRL. PICS TO COME.

Life is too short....

2011-03-27T11:53:00.001-07:00

The last week has been to say the least an emotional roller coaster. Death has and will never be an easy thing for me. It scares me and it's something I don't like to talk about. Even when it comes to animals. Viewings and funerals are hard for me. To stand in front of a casket knowing you will never see the person again is hard for me, and always has been. For both these people I couldn't get close to the casket, I didn't want to NOT see them again.

My mom called me Sunday night and told me that my uncle, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and diagnosed with cancer, a year ago had passed away. Although we had expected the loss due to his illness getting worse week by week, it was still a hit. My uncle Tad and I were never close. I'm not too close to any of my mom's family. all I remember of Tad was a hard worker. Every time we went to their house when I was little he was either just getting home from a long day at work or going to bed to start another long day at work. I never knew Tad well enough to know anything other than that. Times like these makes me wish I had spent more time going with my mom whenever she went to Aunt Polly's or to see any of their children. Life just got too busy. I regret that. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose the love of your life after all those years Polly and Tad have been together. To have the memories they have with their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Polly spent the last year of Tad's life being his caretaker. To me that is the best way she could have shown her love for him. Tad was loved by all his family and friends and will be greatly missed. However, we all know he is no longer in pain, he is no longer feeling sick and hurting. He is in a better place.

Tad J. Pope T.J. Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, returned to his Heavenly Father and the loving arms of his mom and dad on March 20, 2011, after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. He fought bravely to the very end.T.J. was born on October 6, 1946 in Salt Lake to Tad G. and June Pope (divorced). On February 10, 1948, June married Harold O. Turner. Harold became his dad and best friend. He attended Mt. Jordan and graduated from Jordan High School. On July 16, 1965, he married his high school sweetheart Pauline Tunbridge. They had four children, Shannon, Stuart, Brandi and Brett. T.J. worked for the Western Pacific Railroad as a brakeman until the merge with the Union Pacific Railroad. He stayed on as a conductor until he retired. He had 44 years of dedicated service. He took pride in his job and he did his job well. He worked hard to provide his family with a great life. He was an avid hunter and trapper. He loved hunting deer with his family in Wide Canyon, White Bush and the areas near Holden. T.J. was a great fisherman. He loved fly fishing on the Provo River. He was a fly fishing guide at the L.C. Ranch in Altamont for many years, with his friend Buddy Knight. He tied his own flies and would demonstrate his skills at local outdoor expos. He enjoyed watching Pauline make floral arrangements and often would offer advice. She worked at Chantillis where he would come and wire pheasants on wreaths so she didn't have to. T.J. loved his family. His children brought him great pride and joy. He loved the things they loved and supported them in everything they did. Dad fought hard to stay with us. He is gone far too soon. He will forever be missed, but always be with us. Survived by his wife, Pauline; children, Shannon Healy; Stuart Pope; Brandi (Avery) Fitzgerald; Brett Pope; grandchildren, Dustin Metz; Katie, Casey, Karley and Cole Fitzgerald; great-granddaughter, Mylie Jade Metz; brother, Dan (Ann) Pope; many uncles, aunts and cousins. Preceded in death by his father, Tad G. Pope (Shirley); parents, Harold and June Turner and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Thank you to Harmony Hospice for their service and to Shannon and Jamie for their loving care. We are so grateful for our dear friends Mike and Koralynn Drake, Sandy and Mark Johnson, Rick Huff, Gerry Thompson and all Dads' great railroad friends. We couldn't have made it through the good times or bad times without your love and support. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State Street. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Thurs., March 24, 2011 and one hour prior to the services

Tuesday night we went to dinner to celebrate an early birthday dinner for my mom. I got into my car to head home and had a text from my old manager at the dental office saying I needed to call her asap. The next text was from my old dentist, saying one of my dear friends, and a patient at the office, AJ had died. I broke down. I called Tanya demanding she tell me what happened. I always thought it was weird that Tanya looked at the obituaries everyday. She said at her age you wouldn't believe how many people die that she knew somehow. I am so thankful she does that now or I would have never found out. She continued to tell me Aj had died from heart failure. I yelled out he is 27!!! She didn't know anymore and of course the article doesn't go into detail. I still don't know what exactly went wrong that day. I didn't dare ask his family at the viewing. He was out with his wife and just dropped.
Aj and I met a few years ago. He was the type of person that was always happy. always optimistic, always looking for something fun and outgoing. Aj and I were friends instantly he always was excited to see me or hear from me, as I was for him. We always talked about our relationships together the good and the bad. After I got married we drifted slightly, just like some friendships do. But no matter what we tried to keep in touch. He took everyone by surprise when we found out he got married a few months after knowing Jenna. Although I only met Jenna once, I knew how much AJ loved her. I know now why it happened so quickly. AJ always wanted to get married and have a happy life with a wife and family. He had just under a year being married Jenna. He was able to enjoy that. I know he did.
It's amazing the things you remember about someone when they are no longer here. I was at Aj's house when we got the text's, emails and the news was talking about our dear President Gordon B. Hinckley passing away. When something like that happens what else do you talk about then... Heaven. I think Aj is the only person I have gone in depth with about heaven. We talked about what we thought it was like, how everything works and what the different kingdoms meant and our goal to get to the top. I wonder AJ, is it like what we thought?? Or is it even better?? I hope and pray you got to the kingdom you wanted. I know you did.
I'm sorry Jas and I never got together for ice cream like AJ and I kept wanting to do. I wish I would have just done it, just told him okay, not given him excuses of when we get a house, when we aren't so busy with other things. I wish I would have just gone to ice cream. I'm sorry for Jenna to have to go through something like this. I CAN'T IMAGINE. Jenna Aj loved you with all his life. I don't know what I would do if I lost J. I don't even want to think about it. Aj had an amazing family and he made me really know how to love mine and appreciate them. He always had a smile when he was talking about his little sister and brother.

Anthony Jordon (AJ) Rooks 1983 ~ 2011 Anthony Jordon (AJ) Rooks, born July 2, 1983, left us suddenly on March 19, 2011, due to complications relating to his heart. AJ was born in Vernal, Utah, the first of three children, to Don and Eileen Rooks. He spent the first 15 years of his life in Rangely, Colorado which is where he first developed a deep rooted love for family, a passion for outdoor activities, and a vigor for life. AJ graduated from Uintah High School in Vernal, Utah, and later served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Fresno, CA mission. He was married April 24, 2010 to his sweetheart Jenna Anderson. From an early age, he loved to roam the nearby mountains with his family, riding horses, hunting for trophy bucks, and snowmobiling. He was also a gifted athlete, who excelled in any athletic competition he participated in. He especially loved playing football every Saturday with his father and brothers. He had a strong work ethic and high level of self discipline. He had a lot of compassion for people, and always made everyone feel comfortable. AJ was active in the LDS church, and was serving along side his wife as ward mission leaders. At his time of death, he was developing tools for "the movement" in dub nutrition. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of eleven months, Jenna Anderson, his sister Lynlee (Nate) Price, brother Taylor, and his parents. A viewing will be held at Liberty 4th Ward, 142 W 200 N Salt Lake City on Wednesday March 23, from 12:00 to 1:45 p.m., with a funeral following at 2:00 p.m.

This last week has been full of me looking back at my life with my uncle and my dear friend. They will be missed. They will be thought of daily. They will never be forgotten.

VIVA Las VEGAS!!!

2011-03-20T09:49:00.000-07:00

We went on a quick quick trip to Vegas! The boys went down to watch BYU at the midwest confrence. They were unable to get tickets to the Friday game but got to see the Saturday game, they were bummed, to say the least. The gals, duh went to shop and layout. We shopped a lot but didn't lay out, unless you count 40 minutes before Jason made me load the car to go back home Sunday morning. It was good to get out of the freezing and be in the warm warm weather.

I didn't even think about my camera except these two moments. I'm bummed....

It was my cousin Rach's bday the weekend we went down, she lives in Vegas, and my aunt and uncle ended up coming down for it. So Saturday morning we went to bday breakfast and Hash house a gogo. For those of you who have ever been there you know it has Jason written ALL OVER IT. The portions are HUGE, GIANT, SO BIG!!!! And of course, J finished all his food and picked off mine. These pics don't do the size justice. Jason ordered the side of one flap jack. My cousin said the real flap jacks are way bigger!! I couldn't believe it!!

Saturday night (after BYU lost) the guys took us to dinner, and a bit more shopping.

Celebrating my BESTIE

2011-03-20T09:13:00.000-07:00

It's getting closer!! My best friend and her guy of (let's just say lifetime, NOT KIDDING, 3rd grade??) are FINALLY getting married!! So the last 2 weeks we have been filled with throwing showers. May 11th will be here before we know it!!

First was the HHS shower.. Thrown by Brekke and me
We had it at Brekke's mom's house. The food was SO good!
(not going to download every pic from either that would take FOREVER! but there will be a lot of pics)

The happy couple (old pic but she looks BeAUtiful)

DA food (so yum yum)

The Albion shower... thrown by Becca and me
I forgot to take a pic of the food :( but we did salad bar and it was so good

I can't wait

2011-02-19T19:16:00.000-08:00

I can't wait

~For constant warm weather (no more teasers)
~ For the snow to completely go away, and stay gone
~ To find a house
~ To cut my commute in half
~ To lose 10 pounds (ha wish me luck)
~ For Fridays at 5:59 pm
~ To Snuggle with J every night
~ To be able to cook in MY OWN kitchen
~ Not to be cold anymore
~ To decorate my home
~ To go to Vegas
~ To go to Cafe Rio
~ Get a new car
~ To have Mogley live with us again
~ To get a house
~ To see the Strouds, it's been way to long
~ To have a tub of my own insted of wait for a hotel tub once a month
~ Get some sun on this white skin of mine
~ To see Lisa when she comes into town for her showers
~ Whitney's wedding
~ Next months bunco
~ Get my teeth cleaned at my appointment in two weeks
~ For tennis every week
~ Girls night out next month
~ To get back into the rutine of going to the gym again
~ To see Sarah's, Heidi's, Lisa's, Linley's, Angela's and Ashley's babies!!!
~ To have my own baby

I CAN wait
~ To pay a mortgage (scares me so bad)
~ Fill my tank up agian, again and again
~ To see how many cavities I have when I do go to the dentist
~ To pack up everything and move everything into our home
~ To have a WHOLE house to clean insted of just a bedroom and kind of a kitchen
~ To hear my alarm go off at 4:50 am
~ To drive my 45 minute commute everyday
~ For horrible Utah drivers and traffic

I'm not writing this post to sound needy or wanty.. just saying I'm excited for the next few months to come there is so much to look forward to!!

Quick enough for you...

2011-02-13T14:09:00.000-08:00

So again I am going to try to post more... wish me luck.

First of all Superbowl Sunday!! We won go Packers!! J was more than thrilled when his favorite team was winning the whole game. J was on cloud nine when his team won the Superbowl! Thanks Hewlett's for hosting the party and for the great food!! I was so fun seeing everyone!

Happy Love day to all you lovebirds out there. I hope you had a great weekend and hope you have a great Valentines day. J suprised me with another amazing night a another amazing hotel. I wish I took more pics but I spaced it. I JUST HAD to get a pic of the amaing tub. It was our own little hot tub in our room. Jason knows me to well.

xoxo

OKAY OKAY

2011-02-03T19:39:00.000-08:00

HERE YOU GO GUYS THE SCOOP ON WHAT WE PLUIM'S HAVE BEEN UP TO....

NOTHING REALLY.

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT IS 2011. LAST YEAR FLEW BY. THAT'S AN UNDERSTATEMENT. SO MUCH HAPPENED LAST YEAR I WON'T EVEN BORE YOU WITH THE DETAILS LIKE I DID THE START OF 2010. LET'S JUST SAY WE HAD A GREAT YEAR! SO..

THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE BEEN UP TO SINCE MY LAST POST...

HOUSE HUNTING BEGAN..DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT, IT'S A SORE SUBJECT. LET'S JUST SAY KEEP US IN YOUR PRAYERS AT NIGHT THAT JASON WILL FINALLY REALIZE HIS "PERFECT" HOUSE ISN'T OUT THERE. YEAH DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT. MIKE, COLLEEN, YOUR STUCK WITH US FOREVER!!

TURKEY DAY.. THE PIC EXPLAINS IT ALL.. OF COURSE THE FOOD WAS AMAZING.

DECEMBER WAS FULL OF HANGING OUT WITH THESE LADIES...

MY BESTFRIEND SINCE WE WE'RE IN 3RD GRADE? WELL ANYWAY MY BEST FRIEND WHIT FINALLY GOT ENGAGED TO HER GUY OF LETS JUST SAY LIFE. THEY HAVE BEEN TOGETHER AS LONG AS WHIT AND I HAVE BEEN. THEY ARE GETTING MARRIED IN MAY AND I HONESTLY CAN'T EXPRESS HOW HAPPY I AM FOR WHIT AND DAVIS! SORRY NO PIC

MY XMAS PRESENT TO JASON.. CLASSIC! IT WAS A LITTLE TOO SMALL.

DIBBLEES CAME INTO TOWN!!! WE HAVE MISSED THEM!! AND TO MAKE IT EVEN BETTER THEY ARE EXPECTING THEIR FIRST ADDITION TO THEIR FAMILY!! LISA IS PREGGERS!! SO JEALOUS AND EXCITED FOR YOU GUYS! YOUR BABY WILL BE THE CUTEST THING EVER! WE GOT TO HAVE THEM ALL TO OURSELVES ON NEW YEARS EVE AND IT WAS JUST LIKE OLD TIMES. WE MISS YOU GUYS!!

I THINK JAS'S PARENTS CAN TELL WE ARE GETTING RESTLESS FROM BEING AT THEIR PLACE A LITTLE LONGER THAN ANYONE EXPECTED SO THEY WERE SO NICE AND GOT US A HOTEL FOR THE WEEKEND. IT WAS MUCHLY NEEDED AND NICE TO HAVE OUR OWN SPACE FOR A BIT. THANKS YOU GUYS IT WAS JUST WHAT THE DR OREDERED. WE LOOK SO TIRED IN THIS PICTURE HAHA I DON'T KNOW WHY WE SLEPT A TON.

LET'S SEE IT THINK THAT'S ABOUT IT. YEAH SEE NOTHING MUCH HAS HAPPENED IN OUR WORLD. SORRY WE'RE BORING.

IS EVERYONE HAPPY NOW THAT I HAVE POSTED???

My post for the week

2010-11-16T19:55:00.000-08:00

Don't expect another one for this week sorry..

So who wants to be the lucky one to tell me how to tell me how I can make it so it shows when my friends on my list last posted? As much as I love visiting your pages day after day I don't like finding out you haven't posted anything new. So to cut my blogging world time in half could someone help me out here??

Thanks much!!

O MY!! SO MUCH HAS CHANGED... AND HAPPENED

2010-11-03T14:00:00.000-07:00

WARNING THIS IS AN EXTREMELY EXTREMELY LONG EXTREMELY EXTREMELY LONG POST... I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MANY PEOPLE I WON'T SAY NAMES (COUGH COUGH LISA COUGH COUGH WHIT) THAT I NEED TO UPDATE MY BLOG ASAP.. SO HERE YOU GO... YOU ASKED FOR IT.

AUGUST

WEDDINGS WEDDINGS WEDDINGS AND MORE WEDDING.. ITS THE SEASON TO BE IN LOVE.. ESPECIALLY FOR THE PLUIM'S FRIENDS.

OUR DEAR FRIEND (JASON'S BFF) DAVE AND ASHLEY SPARKS (NO PICS SORRY FORGOT MY CAMERA HEIDI JO I NEED THOSE PICS ASAP THANK) IT WAS A FUN FILLED DAY STARTING WITH
SLC TEMPLE, A LUNCHEON IN BOUNTIFUL (I CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE PLACE) AND HAD THEIR BEAUTIFUL RECEPTION AT A CLUB HOUSE OVER LOOKING PINE VIEW RESERVOIR. ASHLEY (OF COURSE LIKE ALWAYS) LOOKED AS BEAUTIFUL AS EVER!! HER DRESS AND HAIR WERE BOTH PERFECT! THE WEATHER WAS GREAT!

THEN THAT SAME WEEK MY CUTE COUSIN LAUREL GOT MARRIED TO HER CUTE MAN MORGAN! LAUREL HAD A TOTALLY OLD FASHIONED WEDDING AND THEY DID IT PERFECTLY ALL THE WAY FROM HER HAIR, DRESS TO THE DECORATIONS AT THE RECEPTION. THEY HAD THEIR WEDDING DINNER AND THE LION HOUSE (LOVE IT) AND THEY GOT MARRIED AT SLC AND HAD THEIR RECEPTION IN THE SAME BACKYARD WE HAD OUR RECEPTION (MINUS THE FREEZING WEATHER AND HUGE HEATERS)
THE HAPPY COUPLE

THE BLONDE'S (COUSINS)

THIS PICTURE DOESN'T DO IT JUSTICE, MY CAMERA DIED BEFORE IT GOT DARK IT WAS SO PRETTY. AND WAS THE PERFECT OUTDOOR WEDDING.

THE MORNING OF MY COUSINS WEDDING JASON HEADED TO WASHINGTON DC TO SEE A OLD FRIEND FROM HIKE SCHOOL TOMMY AND JENNY GET MARRIED. (SORRY AGAIN NO PICS, CAN'T EXPECT ANYTHING LIKE THAT FROM JASON)

CONGRATS TO ALL YOU AUGUST WEDDINGS! WE LOVE YOU AND ARE HAPPY FOR ALL OF YOU. WE HOPE YOU LOVE BEING MARRIED FOR ALL TIME AND ETERNITY AS MUCH AS WE DO. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LETTING US BE A PART OF IT. GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES!!XOXO

WHILE JASON WAS GONE I DECIDED TO GO ON A WEEKEND VACA AS WELL.... NO BETTER PLACE THEN TO SEE MY LISA!! IT WAS SO FUN TO SEE THE DIBBLEES I KNOW I WILL ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT TIME WHEN I AM WITH THEM. THEY DID A GREAT JOB OF SHOWING ME SEATTLE AND WERE AMAZING HOSTS!! I MISS MY LISA SO MUCH I HOPE SHE MOVES BACK VERY VERY SOON. I PRAY EVERYDAY TO HAVE MY GYM, EATING, GOSSIP, SHOPPING AND MOVIE BUDDY COME BACK TO ME EVERYDAY!! :)

I AM OFFICIALLY DONE AT THE DENTAL OFFICE AND IT FEEL SO GREAT! AFTER 4 1/2 YEARS I WAS PRETTY BURNED OUT. I WILL MISS THE STAFF AND PATIENTS BUNCHES BUT AM GLAD TO CLOSE THAT CHAPTER OF MY LIFE. SEE YOU EVERY SIX MONTH GUYS! HELLO AGAIN BUCKLE! YOU CAN ALL COME VISIT ME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND GET YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY SOME GOOD STUFF!! IF YOU KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO BE COMING LET ME KNOW IN ADVANCE AND I'LL MAKE SURE I'M THERE TO HELP YOU FIND WHAT YOU NEED.

I STARTED SCHOOL.... I DROPPED SCHOOL... SO MUCH FOR STUDENT LOANS THEY MAKE IT PRETTY IMPOSSIBLE FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO SCHOOL. THEY ONLY EXCEPT PEOPLE WHO MAKE CLOSE TO NOTHING APPARENTLY. ANYWAYS SO YEAH, SCHOOL IS ON THE BACK BURNER FOR NOW, WE'LL SEE WHAT HAPPENS.

MARCY IS GETTING MARRIED! WE HAD A FUN SHOWER TO CELEBRATE! I WAS SO EXCITED FOR MY LADY TO GET MARRIED AND SEE HER GO THROUGH THE TEMPLE AND ALL THAT FUN STUFF!! HER SISTER CAME IN FROM VEGAS, ANGELA WAS HOME FOR SUMMER, EVERYONE BUT OUR LISA MADE IT. IT WAS SUCH A GREAT TURN OUT AND IT'S ALWAYS FUN TO JUST SIT AND CATCH UP AND CHAT WITH THESE GALS.
THE LADIES

J TURNED 29!! MY HUSBAND YES IT SOOO OLD!!! HAHA I KEEP TELLING HIM HIS SPERM IS GOING TO EXPIRE SO LET'S GET TO WORK.. HE DOESN'T FALL FOR IT. JAS ISN'T TOO BIG ON CELEBRATING SO, UNFORTUNATELY I GOT OFF WORK LATE SO HE BROUGHT OLIVE GARDEN HOME AND WE WATCHED TV AND HAD A NICE RELAXING EVENING. SINCE I GAVE JASON HIS PRESENT A FEW MONTHS BEFORE IT WASN'T TOO EXCITING ON THAT PART. I AM SO THANKFUL TO HAVE JASON AS MY HUSBAND HE IS THE BEST GUY! HE IS ALWAYS TAKING CARE OF ME AND LOVES ME FOR ME! I WOULD GO MORE INTO DETAIL ABOUT HIM BUT I'M PRETTY SURE YOU GUYS DON'T WANT TO HEAR HOW ABSOLUTELY AMAZING MY FABULOUS HUSBAND IS... HAPPY (LATE POSTING) BDAY BABES!!
REALLY OLD PIC BUT I LOVE THIS ONE!

WE WENT TO LION KING!! WELL MY MOM RACH AND COLLEEN WENT. IT WAS SO COOL THE COSTUMES WERE INCREDIBLE!!

SEPTEMBER

WE MOVED IN WITH THE IN LAWS!! TO HELP US SAVE FOR OUR HOUSE THAT WE ARE (HOPEFULLY) GETTING THIS YEAR WE WANTED TO NOT PAY RENT FOR A FEW MONTHS. MIKE AND COLLEEN LOVE HAVING US HERE THEY ARE ALWAYS WANTING TO MAKE US DINNER AND BREAKFAST AND IT IS AMAZING, MAYBE WE'LL SAVE FOR A FEW MORE MONTHS IF THEY KEEP TREATING US LIKE THIS. THANKS FOR TAKING US IN!! YEAH AND DON'T WORRY JASON LEFT ME TO DO IT ALL BY MYSELF, THE DAY AFTER WE DECIDED TO MOVE JASON WENT ON A BUSINESS TRIP FOR 12 DAYS.. YEAH WE HAD TO BE OUT IN 14 DAYS.. I PACKED THE WHOLE APARTMENT MYSELF... GO ME!!!

MARCY GOT MARRIED!! IT WAS A PERFECT DAY! I AM SO HAPPY FOR MARCY! GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES! I HOPE WE SEE EACH OTHER MORE NOW THAT YOU DON'T HAVE ALL YOUR PLANNINGS TO DO. THEY HAD THEIR WEDDING DINNER THE NIGHT BEFORE AT JOSEPH SMITH IT WAS A GREAT DINNER. THEY GOT MARRIED AT SLC TEMPLE AND HAD THEIR RECEPTION AT NOAH'S AGAIN I WAS RETARDED AND FORGOT MY CAMERA FOR THE RECEPTION BUT IT WAS BEAUTIFUL VERY CLASSY! LOVE YOU LADY!! THANKS FOR LETTING ME BE A PART OF YOUR BIG DAY IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME! I AM SO GLAD WE HAVE BECOME SO CLOSE THESE LAST FEW YEARS! TAYLOR IS A VERY LUCKY GUY!! LOVE YA!!

THE GALS AT THE WEDDING DINNER

THE BURNETTE'S

LOVED HER DRESS! SHE LOOKED AMAZING!

ME AND THE BRIDE... LOVE YOU LADY!!

GIRLS TRIP TO NYC!! WOW WERE DO I START.. WELL COLLEEN (MY MOTHER IN LAW) GOT US A PLACE IN MID TOWN WITH A KITCHEN, WASHER AND DRYER, FOUR BEDROOMS 2 BATHS. FOR 800 BUCKS FOR THE WEEK!! O AND DID I MENTION A DRIVER!!MY OLDEST BROTHER LIVES THERE SO I ASKED HIM TO CHECK IT OUT. MY BROTHER THINKING HE KNOWS NYC BY HEART ASSURED ME IT WAS A GREAT AREA AND WE WOULD BE TOTALLY SAFE THERE(TO MAKE JASON AND MIKE HAPPY AND ACTUALLY LET US GO) JASON AND MIKE WOULDN'T LET US USE THE DRIVER JUST IN CASE HE TRIED TO KIDNAP UP. SO WE GET TO NEW YORK SAFE AND SOUND GET IN A TAXI TO HEAD TO OUR PLACE. THE TAXI DRIVER TAKES US TO THE STREET.. THE BUILDING DOESN'T EXIST!!!!! WE'RE FREAKING OUT! I'M CALLING MY BROTHER TO TEAR HIS THROAT APART AND WE'RE WONDERING WHERE WE ARE GOING TO SLEEP FOR THE NEXT WEEK. LUCKILY THERE WAS A HOTEL WITH AN OPENING JUST A FEW DOORS DOWN SO WE HAD TO DO THAT. YEAH FRAUD!! I WANT TO PUNISH THAT MAN. SO THINKING WE WERE GOING TO HAVE A KITCHEN TO COOK IN AND ONLY HAVE TO EAT OUT DURING THE DAY AND HAVE BREAKFAST AND DINNER AT OUR PLACE, AUTOMATICALLY I KNEW ALL THE SHOPPING MONEY I THOUGHT I HAD GOT CUT IN HALF FOR FOOD!! YEAH BUT O WELL, US PLUIM'S KNOW HOW TO WORK IT. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I COULD LIVE OFF A STREET HOT DOGS ALL WEEK BUT THOSE GOT REALLY OLD BY DAY 2. ANYWAY I DON'T WANT TO BORE YOU. THIS WAS RACH AND COLLEEN'S FIRST TIME SO WE SAW......
STATUE OF LIBERTY OF COURSE

THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

THE MET
WENT SHOPPING
EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
WALL STREET
FAO SHWORTZ
THE SOUP NAZI

BROOKLYN BRIDGE..IT RAINED PRETTY MUCH THE WHOLE TIME WE WERE THERE.

HERSHEY FACTORY ..ME LOVE CHOCOLATE

SHOPPED
GROUND ZERO

CENTRAL PARK
THE FAMOUS FOUNTAIN

RACH AND THE STUART LITTLE POND

WEST SIDE STORY
MARY POPPINS
WENT ON STATEN ISLAND FERRY
WENT ON THE SUBWAY (OF COURSE)

WE ATE AND SHOPPED TILL WE DROPPED IT WAS SOOOO SOOO MUCH FUN AND MUCHLY NEEDED!! THANKS COLLEEN FOR PLANNING IT!! WE WILL MISS THE PLUIM FAMILY TRIP BUT THIS WAS JUST AS GOOD. MAYBE NEXT YEAR BOYS. :) JENNY WE MISSED YOU!!

OCTOBER

SPEAKING OF JENNY (JASON'S OLDER SIS) SHE MOVED HOME!! JEN HAS BEEN LIVING IN ILLINOIS FOR THE LAST 6 YEARS! WE ARE SO EXCITED TO HAVE HER HOME AND TO HAVE ALL THE PLUIM KIDS UNDER ONE ROOF. IT'S CROWDED BUT SO FUN TO HAVE EVERYONE HERE.

I TURNED 23!! YUP YUP BIG DAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME.

MY BABOOSKI GOT MARRIED!! BECCA AND DAVE GOT MARRIED THE DAY BEFORE MY BDAY, WHICH WILL ALWAYS MAKE IT EASY TO REMEMBER THEIR ANNIVERSARY. BEC AND I HAVE GONE TO SCHOOL TOGETHER LITTERALLY SINCE PRESCHOOL. OUR FRIENDSHIP STARTED IN MISS BASKUM'S? (I SPELLED THAT SO WRONG.) CLASS. WE WERE FRIENDS AT FIRST SITE. I AM SO HAPPY FOR BEC TO HAVE FOUND SUCH A GREAT GUY DAVE SEEMS LIKE A GREAT CATCH AND WILL FIT IN GREAT WITH THE LESH FAM! THEY GOT MARRIED AT DRAPER TEMPLE AND HAD THEIR RECEPTION AT MILLENIAL FALLS IT WAS SO PRETTY BECCA LOOKED BEAUTIFUL!! GOOD LUCK YOU TWO... PS MADDOX ASAP!!

CHICAGO AND WISCONSIN FOR OUR 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY (LATE BUT WORTH THE WAIT)
LIKE I SAID A FEW MONTHS AGO, I SURPRISED JASON WITH GREEN BAY vs VICKING TICKETS. WE WENT TO WISCONSIN TO WATCH THE GAME AT LAMBEAU FIELD!
WE STARTED OFF IN CHICAGO AND VISITED THE HILTON'S. JASON'S FRIENDS ADAM AND SARAH MOVED TO CHICAGO THE YEAR WE GOT MARRIED SO ADAM COULD GO TO SCHOOL. IT WAS SO GOOD TO SEE THEM AND SEE CHICAGO. IT IS BEATIFUL ESPECIALLY IN THE FALL WITH THE TREE LINED STREETS LIKE IN THE MOVIES WITH THE AMAZING HOSUES, YEAH WE WANT TO GO BACK FOR SURE. THE WEATHER WAS REALLY NICE, A LITTLE CHILLY AND NIGHT BUT GREAT DURING THE DAY. THEN WE DROVE TO WISCONSIN AND DROVE TO THE RAIN. YEAH IT RAINED ALL DAY EVERYDAY..
THE FIRST DAY WE SPENT AT THE JERSEY SHOPS LOOKING FOR OUR GREEN BAY APPERAL AND THEN HEADED TO THE BRET FAVRE STEAK HOUSE. IT WAS SO YUMMY! THE SECOND DAY, STILL RAINING WE RELAXED IN THE HOTEL AND WENT TO THE STADIUM AND THE SHOPS THEY HAVE THERE. THEN WENT TO THE MALL FOR A BIT (TO KILL TIME, THAT'S HOW EXCITING IT WAS) WE WENT BACK TO THE HOTEL AND DECIDED TO GO TO A MOVIE. HAHA WHO DOESN'T GO TO A MOVIE WHEN THEY ARE ON A VACA? WE SAY THE TOWN. WENT BACK TO THE HOTEL AND WENT TO BED..EXCITING HUH?? THEN SUNDAY CAME IT RAINED ALL MORNING AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN AROUNG 3 IT STOPPED FOR GOOD! IT WAS THE PERFECT FOOTBALL WEATHER FOR THE 7:00 pm NIGHT GAME. I WORE A SWEATSHIRT AND WAS FINE. JASON WAS WORRIED I WAS GOING TO BE FREEZING AND WET. IT WAS SUPPOSE TO RAIN THE WHOLE TIME. WE LUCKED OUT FOR SURE. GREEN BAY WISCONSIN INS'T AS EXCITING AS CHICAGO SO WE HAD A VERY RELAXING WEEKEND WITH 2 HOUR NAPS A DAY AND PRETTY MUCH STAYING IN BED ALL MORNING. IT WAS AMAZING, JUST WHAT WE NEEDED. NO SCHEDULE JUST WHATEVER JASON WANTED TO DO ON HIS FOOTBALL DREAM TRIP. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO KNOW JASON, HE DOESN'T SHOW EXCITMENT VERY WELL, SO THE WHOLE WEEKEND I WAS THINKING I DIDN'T DO A VERY GOOD JOB ON CHOOSING WHERE WE SHOULD GO FOR OUR 1 YEAR. (JASON WANTED TO DO A WEEK AT THE BEACH) SO I WAS KINDA BUMMED...SUNDAY MORNING CAME AND HE WAS LIKE A KID ON CHRISTMAS MORNING ALL GUN HO IN HIS PACKERS GET UP AND WANTED TO TAILGATE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. DUE TO THE BAD WEATHER PEOPLE WEREN'T OUT AS EARLY AS WE WERE TOLD. PLUS WITH JUST THE TWO OF US TAILGATING WAS AS FUN AS IT COULD HAVE BEEN. NEXT TIME WE ARE BRINGING A GROUP OF PEOPLE AND GOING ALL OUT. WE ATE AT CURLY'S PUB AND WENT BACK TO THE HOTEL TO TAKE A PRE GAME NAPPER. THEN BACK TO THE STADIUM WE WENT TO WAIT BY THE DOORS TO GO TO THE FIELD WE WERE PRETTY CLOSE TO BEING THE FIRST 20 PEOPLE IN THE STADIUM IT WAS SO COOL. JASON WAS SO EXCITED. IT WAS GOOD TO SEE HIM GET ALL GIDDY AND GO TO THE FRONT ROW TO WATCH THE PLAYERS WARM UP. HE STOOD THERE FOR PROBABLY 15 MINUTES JUST WATCHING. SO SWEET. THE GAME WAS AWESOME AND TO MAKE IT BETTER WE WON. GO PACKS!!
O YEAH THE CHICAGO PIZZA WE HAD IN THE CAR ON THE WAY TO WISCONSIN..BAD IDEA...GOOD PIZZA...IT WAS SO THICK, WE TRIED TO COMPARE IT TO MY FINGER... DOES IT HELP???

BRETT'S STEAKHOUSE.

TAILGATING BEFORE THE GAME..AND THE FANS..

THE STADIUM

HE JUST STOOD THERE.. THAT WAS WORTH IT ALL.. SO SWEET.

IT WAS SOO PACKED

GO PACKS!!

J AND I CAN'T BELIEVE WE'VE BEEN MARRIED FOR OVER A YEAR NOW.. TIME HAS GONE BY SO FAST. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE BEING MARRIED AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT THE NEXT YEAR BRINGS US.. I LOVE YOU JASON AND AM SO GLAD YOU CAME INTO MY LIFE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN THE SAME SINCE. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND AM SO THANKFUL FOR THE FRIENDSHIP AND LOVE WE SHARE. I AM ONE LUCKY GIRL, I CAN'T SAY THAT ENOUGH. THANKS FOR THE BEST FIRST YEAR OF OUR LIVES!! LOVE YOU ALWAYS!

BACK TO REALITY... WELL I GOT A NEW JOB. YEAH I'M EVERYWHERE THESE DAYS. SINCE SCHOOL DIDN'T WORK OUT I DIDN'T NEED TO WORK NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS LIKE WE PLANNED SO I WENT PART TIME AT BUCKLE AND STARTED WORKING AT A PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE, I LOVE IT THE GALS I WORK WITH ARE AMAZING AND SO FUN.

HALLOWEEN CAME AND WENT AGAIN AT THE TIME PLUIM HOUSE, J AND I AGREED TO DRESS UP EVERY OTHER YEAR, SO THAT WOULD BE THIS YEAR. HE GOT OUT OF IT AGAIN. SO WE WENT ON A GROUP DATE WITH THE SPARKS AND SOME FRIENDS OF THEIRS GOT SOME PIZZA AND THEN MET UP WITH THE THOMPSON'S FOR A MOVIE. I FORGOT WHAT WE SAW, AND JASON IS ASLEEP SO YEAH.... BAD MEMORY. SORRY.

ANYWHO, GOOD NEWS JASON ISN'T DOING NIGHTS YET! HE WAS SUPPOSE TO GO BACK TO THE HELL SHIFT IN NOVEMBER BUT THINGS CHANGED AND I GET TO KEEP MY HUBBY! THANKS BLUE BEACON!!

THAT'S ALL FOR NOW, I HOPE WE DIDN'T BORE YOU WITH ALL OUR CHANGES. I'LL TRY TO DO BETTER AND POST BEFORE NEXT WEEK.

XOXO

Help!!

2010-08-04T23:13:00.000-07:00

So here it is 12:12 am!!! on the morning before my last final. I can't sleep! My mind won't shut up. It won't stop thinking of ANYTHING it can think of. honestly who thinks of where J can put his coins since his original bucket is full? What the!! I need help, these last few weeks I haven't been able to turn my mind off. I'm not sure if it's because it's finals week, (I have had to study over 300 note cards in under a week for biology) is it because I'm counting down my last days at the office (yes I am finally quiting the dental office where I have been working for over 4 years WOOP WOOP!! Can't be more excited!)is it because I'm thinking too much if we SHOULD get a new car, mine is breaking more day by day, or if we should save up? is it's how am I going to clean the house once I start school again in a few weeks and my new job that is requiring to work more, Buckle is so excited to have me back!! I won't bore you with more "is its" If anyone has suggestions of how I can shut my brain up at night to help me get some sleep I will love you forever. 2 weeks ago I was passed out with Jason by 9:00 pm. HELP ME SOMEONE!!

Ps. for all of you lucky duckies who are asleep.. your missing an AMAZING lightening and thunder storm. The lightening is literally lighting up the WHOLE sky.
sleep tight!!

When you said I love you..

2010-07-30T17:51:00.000-07:00

Two years ago today,well actually around midnight on the 29 so pick which day,(I can remember because it's on Lisa and Oliver's anniversary) Jason said "I love you." I was so excited and never knew that moment would change both our lives. Saying those three words means so much to a relationship. I never truly knew that until I met J. He was the best friend, boyfriend, fiance and is the best husband a gal could ever ask for. He is always thinking of other people way before himself. He treats me like gold! Some guys out there need to take lessons from my guy. I will always remember falling asleep on Wednesday night, after Lisa and Oliver's dinner, watching a movie. Jason was having a hard time sleeping and had to wake me up to tell me how he felt!! So cute huh!! He is the man of my dreams and I am so glad we met on that random lake powell trip three summers ago. After that night our relationship changed and got better every day. To this day we are so in love and can't believe we have been in each other's lives this long! Thanks Jas for being the most amazing man! I'm so glad I have eternity with you!

Quick Update

2010-07-24T16:09:00.000-07:00

Sunday July 11th we went to say our good bye's to BetsyBob! She gave an amazing farewell speech that was so touching. The people in Uruguay are so lucky to have her!! We will miss you Betsy! See you in 18 months. I am so proud of you girl!! She left Wednesday the 14th and I can't believe she is really gone.

Due to Jason's parents giving him his birthday present WAY too early, made me have to give him his Bday present and anniversary gift WAY too early. Jason's parents got him a bunch of new fishing attire, so for a few weeks straight J was nagging me about a new reel, possibly a new pole as well as the new IPHONE. He thought I was the rudest, unthoughtful wife when I replied "Jason you got all the birthday presents you need for this year. We can wait for Christmas." His jaw dropped, spoiled putz. Little did he know I had already bought him his bday present!!

Yup we are going to see the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings play at Lambau stadium for our anniversary. Late anniversary but it is still in October.

My mom made the amazing cake and I decorated the house while J was at work. I tried to record it on my camera but those of you who know J know he doesn't get hyped up easy, plus he was confused on what was going on. He sat there staring at the poster and I had to explain what was going on...Hopefully our kids get my brains... haha

We are so excited and can't believe we have almost been married a full year!!
Happy Birthday and Anniversary hubby!! O and after we went to Rodizio Grill for dinner. Our favorite place. Gotta love the meat!!

I went to the La Caile?? Not sure how you spell it. Bridal show with Marcy and Joann on Saturday. I haven't been to a show since we went with Heidi and I forgot how hectic they are with brides everywhere and food all over the place. YUM!! Thanks for letting me come you guys!! September 23 will be here before we know it.

After I headed down to gateway for Ashley's Wedding luncheon at Tuscano's. Yup two days in a row of Brazilian style buffet... YUM!!! It is so fun to get together with the gals and talk about every one's lives. No on got a pic which I am way bummed about. Thanks Ash for inviting us to celebrate with your family!! And thanks Stephen's parents for picking such an amazing place to eat.

This is the first Monday I have been excited to wake up for.. Ashley's AKA curly's wedding day!! It was a beautiful HOT summer day. It was in the high 80's when I was walking into the temple. The sealing was great, I always am reminded of Jas's and my special day, we were both so excited, scared and anxious all at once. I wish we could do it all over again. congrats Ash you looked beautiful, you and Stephen, although we don't know him very well, seem extremely happy!! Good luck and best wishes.

Wow it has been too long!! A few years ago going to the pool with these kiddo's was my life!! Cottonwood Heights was our weekend home. Jameson is so flinging tall he goes to my eyes!! Seriously!! He's ten!! Next year he will probably be way taller than me. When will my growth spurt come around? Ethan got Baptized last month!! I can't believe HE IS 8!!! Holy cow. Jack o Jack Jack!! He is the funniest kid ever. I can always count on funny things coming out of his mouth. I miss his stories. Lucy my girl I can't believe, she talking up a storm, potty trained and has a big girl bed already she is going to be 3 in September. Time flies! I will always remember having the boys the day she was born.
Jam and Eth wanted to show me how big they were by jumping off the diving boards. Ethan said he went off the first platform but will only go once a month. I told him to spread his legs and do something funny on the jump, he did a running man in the air, he kills me. Jam went on the highest one. I won't even do that. He looked so calm and collective when he was waiting his turn. Jack was too busy playing in the water to take any pics. I miss seeing these kids every week like a did years ago. Thanks for letting me take them Linds!!

Last night we went and saw Inception with the in-laws. I encourage you all to go. I was REALLY good. Leo is NOT my fav at all but it was really good. I kinda can't do movies like this though, Click was the same way, made me feel really claustrophobic. But go and see it!! We will probably go again. O and we saw it in the IMAX way cool. Afterwards, of course FROGURT!! Thanks Mike and Colleen!! It was a fun date night! xoxo

Did you miss us??

2010-07-10T15:07:00.000-07:00

Wow it's been over a month since I've updated. The Pluim's have been busy!! June went by so fast I can't believe this year is half over already!! This post will be long I'm warning those who are reading it and not just looking at the pics.

But first things first!! Today is a very good memory for J and I. Last year on July 10, 2009 Jason Roy Pluim asked me to marry him. Not only did he asked that but he asked me...
To be Mrs. Jason Pluim
To be his wife
To be sealed for life, all time and eternity
To be his best friend and confidante through our years together
To be by his side through good times and bad, through thick and thin
To be a daughter to his amazing parents and a sister to his two wonderful sisters
To watch TV with him NO MATTER WHAT he is watching
To clean the dishes
To Love him unconditionally
To help him with problems and give him advice
To be his prayer and scripture buddy
To laugh at his lame jokes
To make him dinner
To scratch his head WHENEVER he needs it
To be his sugar mamma
To be his laundry maid
And although not yet in our life one day... To be the mother of his children (hopefully one day sooner than later)

So besides that this is what we.. well what I have been up to
First the first weekend of June...
Girls weekend
It first started out with a sleepover/lateover at Sig's house to show BetsyBob how proud we are her that she is serving our Heavenly Father for 1 1/2 years to Uruguay!! Good luck Betsy you will be an amazing Missionary. Then on Saturday we had a bridal shower for Curly.. AKA Ashley Bradshaw she is getting married in like a week and we are so excited for and her future hubby!!! Then After that we had a baby shower for Sig... AKA Ali Hyde. She is having a boy in October!! I'm so jealous she is really the luckiest prego ever hasn't gained any weight besides the belly that is barely sticking out but, come on it has to her husband is tall and she's little. The little guy has to fit somewhere!!! And she hasn't been sick!! LAME!!! so JEALOUS!! I hope I'm like that!

Then it was girls night with my other group of gals. No pic sorry but it was Amber's month and we went and saw Date Night. It was so funny!! Not everyone could come it was just Amber, Marcy, her friend from school Kiera and I but it was still good to see everyone.

Up next.... Total surprise... my dad took me on a day trip to DisneyLand for Father's Day. I guess that's a plus to having him be a pilot and me getting a good discount for being his daughter. We took the first flight out and took the last flight home. We were only at the park for 6 hours but it was soooo fun!! It really is the happiest place on earth. It makes me feel like a kid again. It was perfect weather and we didn't have to wait in line for more than 20 minutes. I got to finally ride Indiana Jones... The last time I went with my family to DisneyLand was the first year they had Indiana Jones.. yeah long time ago.. I WAS TOO SHORT!! So the next two or three times I went when I was older and I was so excited to go on it but each time it was broken down. What THE!!! hated it so finally..it was broken when we first got there but later during the day it was functioning normally!! Then I swear we saw...okay those of you who watch THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF OC know who I'm talking about. Gina's cute baseball player son.. I swear we saw him twice. What do you think? Is it him, it's hard to tell cuz I was being way sneaky about taking the pics I probably looked like a TOTAL retard but o well.

Then of course we had to watch Captain Eo..I remember playing with the action figures of the show it's so old school.. love it.

Thanks for the Disneyland trip dad I loved it!! You are such an amazing dad. I'm so glad we are getting back to our old relationship. It's good to have you home more and to be able to talk to you and spend more time with you. You are always thinking of others and wants what is best for them. We love you!!

My family grew up as Michael Jackson being our entertainment. I had a huge crush on him and we all loved not just him but his movies and music. But honestly not as much as my oldest brother Brandon. Michael was Brandon's idol growing up, he danced like him at all his shows, dressed like him and WANTED TO BE HIM!! I can't believe it has been, well now, over a year since he passed away. It really was a loss in the Steffensen family. I still can't believe it to this day he is gone. But on the Anniversary of MJ's death my brother had a workshop on that day. He had Michael's music playing while people were sitting down and then after when everyone was mingling. I still love his music. I was so good to see Brandon he only comes home like once a month and for a very short time. The last time we saw him was when we got married. It's always good to have the brothers in town. Both he and Brent were here.
P.S. I was laughing in this pic hence why my face looks fat... well at least that's my excuse.

On Father's Day we went to Jas's parents. It's always a good meal when we go there and always a fun time. Ticket to ride.. Dinner...good company... dessert. What more could one ask for?
Happy Father's day Grump!!
Jason's dad scared me to DEATH when we first met and for the first little bit when we started dating. Then I got to know the real Mike. Such a softy!! Don't tell him I said that. He is the most kind hearted man ever and Jason is just like him. He treats Colleen (his wife) like gold. They are so in love after all these years and aren't afraid to show it. They are such great examples to us. And did I mention the man can grill? WELL HE CAN!!! We love you Grumpy!! Happy Father's Day!!

My bestie Marcy got engaged!! Woop Woop!! We are so happy for her and Taylor!! It has been so fun helping her with stuff I kinda miss it. It's funny how much things have changed with styles and stuff and I haven't even been married a year yet. Congrats Marchy. I'm so excited for you!!

It finally came.... ECLIPSE!!! I went with my mom and aunt Polly. We went to the first show after the midnight showing at 10:50 am. IT WAS AMAZING!! I text Jason before and told him my life would never be the same.. and it hasn't been. HAHA kidding no really though I loved it loved it loved it!! I can't wait to see it again so if anyone needs someone to go with them call me!!! I encourage you all to see it!! It was totally worth the wait.

Later that night I went out with Marcy and her cute nieces and nephew. I love them it's never a dull moment with these guys! Who wouldn't want to go to dinner with these adorable kids??
P.S. the myan's kids menu's are like 7 bucks!! if you get one don't get the chicken fingers. you can get a better meal at wendy's or mcdonald and for a way better price :)
But you can't beat how much the kids love the show.

The fourth of July was pretty laid back for us. I had a whole week off which was REALLY nice. We went to sugar house park (again) with J's parents and sister Rach. We can't believe this is our third 4th of July together. And all three times we have gone to Sugarhouse park and got stuck in the hour long parking lot game... not next year!!!
Then last night we went to watch J's mom perform at the Day's of 47 pop concert. It was really good to go again and they had an amazing guest singer this year Alex Boye. He is a hoot and had an amazing voice. Great Job Colleen you were great singing and dancing up there!! You can get down!! HAHA after we went to dinner at olive garden with Sue and Kent it's always a blast being with the Hodgsons. They always have cool stories and Kent always has the funniest jokes. It was good to see you even though the trip was VERY short and sweet!! We will come up soon!!

We hope you all had a wonderful June and a great 4th of July Holiday!!
Told you the post was going to be long.

Weekend fun

2010-06-06T12:09:00.000-07:00

FORGOT MY CAMERA FOR MOST OF IT.... TEAR TEAR

It was a fun weekend, it's finally June weather and we took advantage of it....

Friday afternoon we headed up to Weber River to go fish. Well Jason, Mike and Rach went fishing, while Colleen and I enjoyed the SUN!!! She read while I studied. Bad idea, we both got burnt so bad!! We forgot sunscreen and didn't really care at the moment. Do I care now??? H YEAH!!! I've never been so burnt in my life. I didn't sleep very well Friday night because of it. That has never happened to me.

After the long day of fishing (3 hours, 2 hours to long in my mind) Jas and I went to Jagyn's wedding reception. She married one of my good friends from middle, and high school's older brother. He has an amazing family and so does she. They are moving to North Dakota in a few weeks and I am so happy and excited for them. We will miss you!! Good luck and Congrats.

Saturday I went by myself because J hates receptions. I told him when we got married the only ones he has to go to is if they came to our reception and supported us. And those of you who came know how cold it was so we appreciate all who came for your love and support. Well Karissa, a girl i use to FLINGING BABYSIT got married, however her and her family got our date mixed up when we got married and came the next day. Well at least that's what they say. SO Jason didn't have to go but I got to see this girl.

Linds and I have gone to school together since I think kindergarten. Have we always been friends? HAHA definately not. Anyway we won't get into that. Let's just say apparently with Lisa and Linds the more I hated them in the beginning makes me love them even more now. So even though, Linds and I don't get together much, she was away at Dixie and just graduated, Congrats Doll!! We only got to see each other once ever few months but when we do get together we can talk for hours and hours and we usually do. It's so good to have you home for good now lady. I hope we see each other more now.It was GREAT to see ya. xoxo

Random but some days I feel like A HUMAN DISHWASHER.... okay I won't lie it's like four out of the seven days of the week not just some days.

After a long horrible day of work I come home to this......

and this......

Then I make it look like this...

Then again towards the end of the week it's back to this... just one or two days after I clean it.

When J cooks he manages to dirty as many dishes in the house as he can. He can't just make a nice sandwich for lunch and be satisfied it has to be two grilled sandwiches on the panini maker with a bowl for the shredded cheese and the grater a cup for a drink then a plate or two to eat the sandwich. So imagine what he does for a dinner. Yeah it's a lot of clean up that is for sure, so me knowing that and being smart when we first got married we HAD a rule that whoever cooked dinner the other one does the dishes. So that I wouldn't get stuck doing the dishes all the time...at first Jas didn't think my cooking was "as good as my mom's" so he cooked all the time. So I got stuck doing dishes. Then he worked nights so his lunch mess was in the kitchen when I would get home, but he didn't leave me any food. But I still got stuck with it. Then he went back to days and I started doing the cooking more....and the dishes. I CAN'T WAIT to get a house that has a dishwasher!!!!!

xoxo

Quick Review

2010-06-01T19:44:00.000-07:00

Last week we got to enjoy this Beautiful girl be a gorgeous bride.

She was married at Red Bute gardens. It was beautiful that is the first time Jas and I have been there for a wedding. (look at the background in this pic)Jack and I worked together at the dental office for while. She is my fav!! She can make you laugh as easy as brushing your teeth.... haha get it we worked at a dental office. :) Anywho she married a great guy! I don't know Jon all that well but the few times I met him I knew he would take care of my JJ!! Good luck on this great adventure you two! We love you and wish you the best.

I went and saw this with my March!! We love these ladies!! It was really good!!

Then We went to this ADORABLE ADORABLE ADORABLE girls first Bday. Isn't she ADORABLE, BEAUTIFUL and the sweetest thing ever!!! Happy Bday our sweet Halee we can't wait to see you grow up to become a BEAUTIFUL young lady. One and two year old boys....WATCH OUT!!!!

Look at that face!!

P.s see that doll on the very left... She loved it!! That's what we got her with of course the cutest outfit, I wish I got a pic I LOVED the shorts!!! ....She kissed her doll like 5 times. J and I were so proud, until yes it pushed a side with a card. yeah that's right a CARD!!!

Sunday we went to Jason's parents for sunday dinner and Meredith (J's cousin) and her kids came down for Memorial day. It's always good to see everyone, she has four energetic kids that we love so dearly we miss you guys and wish you could come more often or we could come to you! Hope you had a safe travel home. We love you!! ps thanks everyone for the great drawings they are taking over our fridge.

Memorial day, I don't know what it is I'm kinds stupid about this holiday. I HATE graveyards, even in the day with all those beautiful flowers. They give me the creeps so J and I didn't make any trips to any sites. I'm lame I know. Anywho, I went and saw this with my mom, aunt Carol and cousin Katie. It was really cute!! The guy in it bugged me though. I don't like blondes AT ALL, not my type. But I think it is a must see.

P.s I don't like this picture she looks weird right?

We hope you all had a great holiday weekend.

xoxo

He's Back!!!

2010-05-18T20:07:00.000-07:00

It's officially official... My guy is back to working days!!! Just when I go back to night school!! We have great timing don't we! It's not as bad as it sounds. I just have class Tuesdays and Thursdays, the rest of the time I get to have all night with my hubby!! Besides the fact that he's in bed by nine but probably by next week I will be in bed with him snoozing by nine thirty..can't wait to get back into my old habits. But since, yes, my last posting, actually on that Monday night that I was complaining about Monday about an hour after my post I had (what we thought at was the time) food poisoning, I will never eat another corn dog again. (We'll see how long that lasts) well then towards the middle of the week, I had, super bad headaches, bad chills and heat waves, super bad cold, eye goobers and ear ache. It wouldn't have been so bad any other week being home sick with J since he usually goes to work around one, of course the week I decide to be on my death bed his regional manager is in town so he was at work by 9 am or 10 am every morning. Timing what can I tell you. So Jason woke up Friday,after I had already been up for hours. I don't think I had slept through the night the whole week, maybe three or four hours each night. (I also think J thought I was faking it the whole time) but he took one look at me and said, "You need to go to the Doctor, you don't look good, your face is all puffy." HIS EXACT WORDS! So after hunting and calling around to find a Doctor that was covered by my new insurance, I set an appointment. He almost cancelled his guy fishing trip cuz I looked so sick. Maybe next time he'll believe me when I say I'm sick. So to make a long story short, after they tried to draw blood, not once, not twice, not three times but yes stuck me FOUR FLINGING times, for those who know me, I HATE SHOTS GOING ANYWHRE IN ME, I have passed out multiple times. Anywho, they couldn't get any blood because I was too dehydrated, I felt like a vampire!!! :) haha (p.s. I got tickets to eclipse)anywho, I had stomach flu, strep, really bad cold and an eye infection. Yeah fun huh. Anyway, its been a rough week but now I get my guy to myself for the next SIX months!! Woop Woop. I'm probably going to be sick of him in no time. I'm use to being by myself and have my own personal space, the remote and the whole couch to myself. Wish us luck we're pretty much back to our honeymoon stage!!!

PS It was Jason's mom bday yesterday. We want to wish her a Happy 5.....?? Can't tell she would flip out! She is an amazing mother and I thank her so much for bringing Jason into this world and raising him to be the gentle giant he is. She is the best mother in law a gal could have. Sunday we went to their house and got to see Sue, Kent, Karen and Seth it was a great day! Love the Pluims/Hodgsons/Shicks! Beautiful weather too!! Love you all!! ps, Sue I am attempting the stuffing rolls sometime this week. Wish me luck!!

xoxo

Monday Mumblings

2010-05-10T16:04:00.000-07:00

I dislike Monday's very much I wish I could just go past Monday's every week. After being away from work for three days with no alarm to wake me up and not having to follow instructions, waking up to my alarm Monday mornings... HATE IT!! Realizing my weekend is over and back to reality, no reading, napping, or just enjoying the nice weather we had over the weekend. Even Mogs was loving the warm sun. He stayed outside with me just like this for 2 hours while I read, BREAKING DAWN!!! LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT I'M ADDICTED!!!

Nope, gots to get into my old scrubs and put a smile on to make people want better oral health. :) This Monday was just as bad as any other monday, not to mention the fact that it's my last monday before school starts again, yeah night school. Shoot me know!! Then to put the cherry on top I had my routine Dr.'s appt with yes, my OBGYN. Monday's are not good days to go to the Dr. the first thing they make you do is stand on a scale..... Kill me!! I have never wighed this much in my life, yes I'm complaining again about my weight but yet after my dr's appt, did I go to the gym? Did I put in my disc for P90X? Nope I sat down to watch one of my favorite classics and drank not one but two glasses of PINK milk. That's healthy.

Anywho I guess another reason I hate Monday's is realizing I don't get to see my guy at night. Love my weekends all I do is watch tv, read, eat, clean, sleep, eat. This weekend was fun cuz I went to the Real Game, J bought himself season tickets with his highschool buddies. I'm not a fan of soccer at all so I told him not to buy me one I would just go to the Galaxy game, yes to watch the, in my opinion, HOTTEST athlete, David Beckham. Unfortunately, good old Dave had to go and tear his accelies or however you spell it so he is out for the season. So promising J I would go to one game I decided to just get it over with, the weather was good so what the heck. Afterwards we went to a BBQ with his friends and their wives and kids of course. Always fun!

Mother's day! Love my mom to death. This year came buy so quick we didn't have time to get her what she wanted so she'll get a late delivery but it will be worth it... A dryer. :) her's broke forever ago and she hasn't complained at all, I would be miserable. Thanks for being you mom! Your the best! We love you so much and wouldn't replace you with any other mom!!

Although we didn't get to go to the Pluims, we wanted to wish Colleen a happy Mothers Day as well. Thanks for all you do. You do so much for us. None of which is as important as the delicious dinners that we mooch every other Sunday. Love you!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL YOU MOM'S OUT THERE! YOU DESERVE A DAY TO CALL YOUR OWN!!!

O yeah and we had our first annual girls night this week on 5-5 at Heidi Jo's house, she made a really good mexican dinner and had really good cupcakes for dessert. There is nothing like getting together and just talking with the gals. We miss you Lisa my love! It will never be the same without you!!

What a GREAT week

2010-05-02T19:28:00.000-07:00

Looking back this has been a pretty good and eventful week for myself and Jason. More for me but I guess I always have to include my husband in everything I do now..Right? Anywho, althoug I don't remember too much of the beginning of the week, it probably wasn't too great or eventful, by hump day my week had taken a great turn.

~ I had my final paper in my english class due this Saturday. I usually postpone it at all costs until... Sunday. This time however, due to it being my last assignment, I finished it early!! Way before Saturday. Snaps for me. :)
~ I was able to get a lot of late claims at work figured out finally (DANG insurance companies)
~ I found out we have an extra credit assignment in Biology that (cross your fingers)will help me enough to pass and go on to Anatomy this summer. Wishfull thinking but hey it COULD happen.
~ Big Daddy's pizza with my bestie Whit. We love getting together to eat, gossip and talk. :) love ya doll face!!
~Muchly needed Spring cleaning, in my closet. The last few months I kept wanting to go through my closet and get rid of the clothes that either A: don't fit me cuz I've gained stupid marriage weight B: Don't work anymore with my glorious garments (yeah it's been that long since I've gone through my closet) and C: I really just don't wear them anymore. I went through my shoes and purses too. It felt so good!! Now Jason can't tell me I have more purses than anyone in the world. I only have six left.

The left side of my closet BEFORE dejunking

AFTER

The stash

~ Got to see my Marchy!!! To vent, talk, and maybe look at some wedding stuff... I'm so excited for you lover!!
~ Went to Plato's closet with my stash to get CASH!!!
~ Finally spent my gift card at DownEast that I've had since Xmas (I miss shopping but having a tight wad hubby cuz we're saving for the house makes it hard)

~ Went to celebrate our friends wedding Day!! Congrats Matt and Cami! You guys are going to love married life! We are so happy for you.

Cami looked B E A utiful!! Matt don't worry you looked Handsome!!

~ I got a lot more time with Jason on Friday due to the wedding dinner!!

Can't you see how much we love eachother!!!

~ We went to Boondock's with the future Sparks's and Ian George, we miss you guys!! We need to play a lot more.
~ I went to my adorable friends Ali's purse party, she makes amazing purses, check them out at etsy.com search for Jeka tree, she only has some online but they use adorable, high end fabrics. Check it out. They are amazing I wanted like five!!! O oops now I only have SEVEN purses!!
~ Went to Famous Dave's with my mom while J and his friends went to the Real game.
~ Realized I get to start Breaking Dawn Tuesday Night!!! WOOP WOOP!!

~ Made a delicious breakfast on Sunday morning

~ Got to spend the day with my guy!! I love Sunday's because I get to be with J the whole day!!
~ Made lasagna for dinner, which means leftovers for me for two days, leftovers for J tomorrow afternoon.

So overall besides being sick, due to dust allergies from cleaning, yeah I guess I had a slight allergy attack? That's what the Dr. said. Wednesday night after deep cleaning my throat started to swell, I couldn't breathe, I couldn't stop sneezing, my eyes were like waterfalls, my head feeling like someone was constantly stabbing it. So Thursday morning I had to go into the insta care to make sure I didn't have strep. No strep just dang allergies. The fact that finals are here I'm dying!! I hate school, I also hate the fact that I know I'm going to summer school so I only have like a week and a half break before it starts allover again.

Yeah other than that it really has been a great week! Hope you guys all had a great week too.

June 30 PLEASE COME ASAP!!!

2010-04-28T22:13:00.001-07:00

So, Jason as my witness can testify I am a HUGE fan of the Twilight Series. I count down the months to when I get to see Edward and Bella on the big screen again. Yes I'm team Edward. I stop every commercial that involves the dang thing. Tonight I starting Penelope and Twilight had a "sneak peek" trailor, typically any other trailor I would have just skipped right to the dvd menu, but no I stop what I'm doing lay on my bed and watch, with butterflies in my tummy, PATHETIC!! Well now thanks to Sue, J's aunt, making me read the books, I am even more into them. It is my life. I dream Twilight! I finished Eclipse in like two days. Invisioning every thing in my head as if I was watching it on the big screen. I would start sweating at intense parts, feel love when ever Edward would tell Bella how much he loved her, and he would do anything to save her, and marry her. I LOVE IT!!!
I told Jas I wished he was a vampire! you should have seen his face.
I decided I can't start Breaking Dawn until I finish my finals. I didn't do anything monday night and most of Tuesday night until I finished the book. Our house was a mess, Mogley only got out once instead of twice I didn't watch my usual shows, but I didn't care. I was so mad when it ended I just wanted to keep reading. PATHETIC!! I can't let this fantasy interfere with my school. But I really don't care. Judge me if you want, but you know your right there with me counting down the days, or hours till the midnight showing, typically my mom and I wait for a week to go see it but I can't wait any longer than that midnight show! I will call in sick if it I have to, it is on a Wednesday. Actually, Ron will be gone that weekend!! O my!! I totally forgot about that I don't work that Thursday!! That just made my day!! WOOP WOOP!! I can't wait for Eclipse to come out, I can't wait to start book 4. I am ADDICTED!!!

BIG SKY COUNTRY

2010-04-25T17:43:00.000-07:00

We just got back from a great, but quick weekend in Montana. Somewhere we know we will, get a lot of relaxing, reading, sleeping, and definatley some GREAT eating done. Going to see Kent and Sue is always fun, we are always laughing. Last time we went I slept pretty much the whole time when were weren't on the four wheelers, horses or eating. This time however I was awake a lot more.

We got there late Friday afternoon. The men started right away on the porch. While the ladies stayed in and started dinner. I was going to take pictures of everything to show you the amazing food Sue makes but I got too excited everytime and just went straight to the table. I finished reading Catching Fire, second book to The Hunger Games, for ANYONE who hasn't started these books... GET ON IT RIGHT AWAY!!! After dinner everyone watched the Jazz play, and WIN while Sue and I watched New Moon, I can never get sick of Twilight series, Sue talked me into starting the Twilight books. Since the third movie is coming out in June I decided to start there. Once I'm done with the 4th book I'll start the first and second. Thanks Sue I'm hooked already I was halfway through from getting the book late Friday night to when we got home today. There goes study time for finals. :)

Anywho so Saturday came and we decided while the boys were checking off Kent's work list we would go shopping. HAHA yeah I know what your thinking shopping in Montana, I was not too thrilled, especially when I could have stayed at home reading my book. But Dillon surprised me, I bought some very cute much needed shorts for this summer and Colleen bought some shirts. As we were going to pay I heard chirping. THEY HAD BABY CHICKS FOR SALE!! O man I wanted to take them home so bad. After quilt shopping we headed back home. Then we went out to go shooting. I haven't been shooting in forever, I use to go all the time with my dad, I have a 22, so I thought I would be rusty, Not to brag but DANG I still got it!! Woop Woop!! Jason learned he better not piss of his little wifey. :)

We had another great dinner, watched a movie Becoming Jane, while the men watched the Laker LOOSE!!! and then read a lot more.
This morning we had an amazing breakfast, I read some more and then hit the road.

Thanks for a great weekend Hodgson's!! It's always a great get away when we come to see you two! We'll come again soon!! xoxo

Their lovely house

Only SOME of their land..SOME

Their horses, well some of them they have six. We didn't get to ride this time, Kent isn't able to shoe them yet with his foot, maybe next time.

J and Grumpy working on the porch, I wish I got a pick of Kent bossing them around just sitting there with his foot up.

It just comes natural, we forgot to get a pics of the cans, but there wasn't much of them left after I got done with them.

He wishes he was as good as his wife

Who wouldn't want to take some of these little guys home??

Just one of those days...

2010-04-17T16:55:00.001-07:00

So my mom had invited me to go to her relief society this Wednesday. Lately with J being gone I have been bored, somewhat depressed haha and spiritual empty. So I decided to go...besides what else was I going to do that night besides sit on my couch and watch tv. I was having somewhat of a bad day by the time work ended, went to class with a bad attitude, because I might not be getting a good enough grade to get into Radiology without having to take the stupid class again. I almost called my mom to tell her I wasn't in the mood. I didn't. I went. On the way there as I was pulling out of my street an elderly couple was walking holding hands, I hope when I have a hunch back, white hair and can hardly walk down the street Jason will still want to hold my hand. Then I was on creek road and saw a group of younger people walking with some special needs kids. One was in a wheel chair and the other had down syndrome. They looked so happy to have some friends to be taking them on a walk. I appreciated the younger kids for helping out. Then I was turning onto the street that the stake center was on and their was a guy walking his dog, picking up trash.

I don't know if I have just missed all of this before but people are so great! I loved seeing everyone helping each other out. I guess going rs made me open my eyes to how amazing some people are. Plus the good weather makes everyone a little happier. Not to mention the speakers were amazing! It was a group of three women (mothers) who started a singing group. They talked about "Spiritual Spa's" and had a lot of great stories from the Book of Mormon. Relief Society was just what I needed on this bad day I was having. I wish I knew the name of the group so you could here them but they were really good.

Thanks mom for inviting me to come.

What The F$*@%!!!

2010-04-11T13:35:00.000-07:00

My husband likes golf??

Today aroung 12:01 pm Jason and I got into our comfty clothes and snuggled up on the couch. I was searching through the guide and turned to HGTV (We are hoping to buy a house by the end of the year so I have fell in love with some of the shows.) Anyway, I get up to get a drink from the kitchen and come back to Jason watching THE MASTERS!!! What the H$%&!! I didn't marry someone who watches golf. Jason has never ever shown interest in golf, I have known this man for 2 years!! Never has he said anything about Lee Westwood or Phil Mickelson, and now when I sit down he acts like he knows them as if they were Tiger Woods. He's talking about Par and Birdie's and how Tiger shanked it into the BUNKERS!!!

Sorry for those of you who like golf, enjoy playing it on weekends and watching the most boring sport on TV. But I don't DO GOLF. And my husband shouldn't either. This might have been something that could have changed my response when he kneeled down on his knee! HAHA kidding but seriously, am I the only one who thinks watching Golf on TV is insanley boring? Yes I admit going to the range and hitting a bucket can be fun, or hey, I'm totally up for mini golf, even though I suck. But come on golf in the Pluim house? Never would have saw that coming. EVER!! So here I am on my Sunday afternoon watching.... YUP Golf!!
I can't wait for the Pacific Life Open and the US open to start!! GO TENNIS!!!

BIRTHDAYS!!!!! Wow it's been an eventful week...

2010-04-09T15:47:00.000-07:00

The first week of April is a busy one for Birthdays...

April 5th was Rachael's (Jason's little's sister) birthday. She turned the BIG 21!!!
Rach is such an amazing young lady. She is not only beautiful but really funny. She makes J laugh all through dinner with their little random movie lines. She puts up with me when we go over there and plays game after game of Ticket to Ride. She is someone I look up to because she is so strong in the church. She goes to Dixie but comes home on the weekends if her old singles ward is doing anything. She is always going to firesides and reading church books. I pray our kids take after her. Happy 21Rach!! we love you! Hope you liked the shoes.

Next was my great friend Marcy!! We have only been friends since 2006 but it was meant to be for sure. Although we don't see each other as much these days when we do we don't skip a beat! She is always making sure everyone is happy and pleased. She is the life of the party. I can come to her with any problems and she always has great advice. She is for sure the sexiest 2nd grade teacher ever! Those kids are extremely lucky to have her as a teacher. She is so smart and sweet. I hope you had a great night after dinner and I hope Taylor is treating you like a Queen all week!! love you!! Won't lie can't wait till he's gone.. GIRLS NIGHTS!!!! haha kidding....kinda Happy 26th!! (yeah she's 26 sometimes when we first met people they would think I was older she doesn't look a day over 23 huh?? jealous!!)

Then.. on the 8th.. My Bestie!! Whitters!! Whits!! Firthie!! Whit and I have been besties since... 4th grade?? Well let's just say a long flinging time!! Whit is the best friend a girl could have we could honestly talk for hours and hours and never run out things to say. She has the biggest heart and loves to laugh. We have been trying to get together a few times a month to get some dinner and it has been great to keep in touch. She is always looking out for everyone she loves!! Such a babe!!! I wuv her!!Happy 22 doll!!

My computer with all my pics of us isn't working!! I'm pissed so this pic with have to do. I couldn't get Tooshie Tashie out. haha

Happy Birthday MOM!!!

2010-03-27T11:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday March, 26 was my mom's birthday! It was such a great night because my middle brother Brent was in town from Cali, my younger brother Chase took the night off and J had the WHOLE day off!! We went to Redlobster for dinner. It was good to have everyone together for a little bit. A rare occassion for my family. We are all so spread out and busy we rarely have a chance to get everyone together. Dinner was delicious of course, CRAB LEGS and salmon for me!! woop woop!! of course steak for J.

I just wanted to wish my mom a Happy Bday!! Your the best!! Your always looking out for your kids and want the best for us. J and my weddind day wouldn't have been anything without my mom. She is so crafty and helpful. We have grown a great relationship over the last few years and I hope it gets even better. I can talk to her about everything. We love you mom!! Your the best!

Afterwards, we went to meet up with some of our long lost friends! The Thompsons and soon to be (but not official yet) Sparks!! Woop Woop!! Due to Jason's stupid, lame, ridiculous work schedule, it's hard to get to see everyone. It was good to spend a few hours with these great couples!! After another sit down dinner, we got an apetizer, we went and saw Alice in Wonderland with Dave and Ash. It was good but I bet I would have liked it better in 3D. We love you guys! hope to see you again soon!!!

We love our family and freinds we feel so blessed to have all these great people in our lives!!

The MOST WONDERFUL time of the year!!!

2010-03-16T19:45:00.000-07:00

LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE!!!! I love samoas!! J loves thin mints, now I like thin mints too.. guess that just adds on more time at the gym... o wait, I don't go to the gym... guess I better start going.....tomorrow?? okay we'll be real.... next week.

I have a husband???

2010-03-10T20:41:00.000-08:00

O is that him on the right?? He's hot!! But I never see him... are you sure we're married??

Yes we are but it sure as H doesn't seem like it these days...
As some of you know J has been working nights for the last four months, yes one month after we got married he was taken from me. Work for him has been tough the last couple of weeks he was suppose to be back on days in Febuary but due to some cuts at work J got put back on nights. So we see eachother umm... well I see Jas in the mornings when he is passed out and I leave for work and then he sees me when he gets home and I'm passed out sleeping. What a wonderful first 5 months of marriage... NOT!!! We luckily get Saturday nights and the whole day on Sundays! WOOP WOOP!! exciting huh? Yeah NOT. I get so bored at night without my guy. I should be going to the gym getting my butt back into shape but no I go home and watch TV AAAALLLLL night. PATHETIC. Any good ideas to entertain this single married woman??

TV shows... addicting????

2010-03-06T09:09:00.000-08:00

Okay so I always thought I wasn't a big TV gal. Well apparently I am. I have been thinking about all the shows that I am addicted to. Shows that during the week make my day at work go by faster because I get to go home and watch them. So sad I know, but I KNOW I'm not the only one.

There are a few that are coming out that I just started watching but love already and of course they are on my DVR schedule. I would personally like to thank who ever came up with DVR. I owe you BIG TIME!!!!
Marriage Ref.. Pee my pants
Parenthood... alot of good people haven't really seen it yet but am excited

Of coures, I wasn't always addicted to bachelor until the one season, don't remember his name (see pic below with yellow background) but he was the one who had his twin come on the show to see who noticed it wasn't him.. ring a bell?? Anyway.. SO HOT!! I think my hubby reminds me of him tons!! Don't you agree? Back to the point... What the H was Jake thinking!! Vienna?? My opinion I know. When Jake was one of the men with Jillian I always said "He's too nice." Tenley the same thing. Two nice people should go together. Although it is true she seems like she just jumped out of a Disney movie, I LOVED HER!! They would have made beautiful children and lived Happily Ever after. Vienna is just him being horny!! This is my opinion.
Although I wasn't a big fan of Jason I'm excited to watch his and Molly's wedding.

I have always been a big fan for Sunday's!! I can't get enough of Desperate!!! I would watch it all day if I could. I want to live on Wisteria Lane in those adorable homes and have loving neighbors like these women have one day. J thinks I'm delerious. But a girl can dream right? And Brothers and Sisters, I love big families for this reason, big dinners, secrets, always having someone to turn to. And of course the drama. I will never have a big family unfortunately so I get to watch the one on tv. Love Sundays!!

Growing addiction.. I have been watching this on and off for a few years but just lately have been getting really into it. The real housewives of OC. I haven't started the other ones like Atlanta and New York but only time can tell when I'll start those. Wacthing this makes me realize how much I hate Cali. I will never move there. The women are too much but I love watching it. I'm more of a small town girl. Gilmore girl style. I have watched the whole seasons of that show so many times but don't get sick of it. I want to have a realationship like that with my daughter.

Dexter.. Have you seen it? You should. This is one that J and I got hooked on. Thanks Netflix. If you have a hard time with the F word, don't watch. Other than that IT IS AMAZING!!! I got so hooked I was having nightly dreams about the characters. I fell in love with Rita, Dex's girlfriend. (you now see her on desperate) she has an amazing tiny body, I think pretty face and is great at acting in many roles. I encourage you all to watch it. It's on Showtime so if you don't have it rent it. ASAP!!!!

Prego Scare!!

2010-02-21T15:16:00.000-08:00

So this last month we thought I was prego!!! I was worried after I missed my last cycle, that is rare for me. I told Jason as a "just a heads up, I might be pregnant." And J being the funny, not so funny guy said to me "I'm filing for divorce." Although it wouldn't be the worst thing to have a new addition to the family, we just are ready quite yet. So after a few mornings of constant headaches, morning sickness, with no throwing up and still no period, I went to this great site to help calm Jason, and myself down. The site is www.americanpregnancy.org I looked up symptoms that either can be due to pregnancy or they list other reasons why you are having these sympotms. Apparently, if I'm not pregnant, I'm either depressed or VERY stressed out. I had like 8 out of the 12 symptoms. Jason begged me daily to take a test but I didn't want to yet. I told him the week after the cruise I should start my Feb cycle by Thursday, if I didn't I would take the test. I honeslty would love to be pregnant and start our Pluim family. We started to kinda get use to the idea, joking here and there about a baby. After the great time we had on the cruise I was scared. I have been gaining some weight in the belly area and right then and there decided I was not ready to give up ME time. I had get back into my gym routine and lose the weight. I need to get to where I was two years ago, pre Jason. If I was pregant I wouldn't be able to do that. When your pregnant your limited to what you can do. Was I ready to give up my gym routine? Were we ready to give up on trips like these? To not be able to sleep through the night? I love to sleep, baby= no sleep. The next day, it finally came, I was never so excited to start my period. Ask me at the end of the year, I might feel different. I might be ready so give up me time who knows. Plus we aren't ready to give up our alone time together. PHEW!!!

Back to life....

2010-02-17T16:56:00.000-08:00

After years of Dr. Ron saying he was going to take us on a company trip he finally did. We were bummed when we found out that some of the staff couldn't go due to their husbands schedules...they were missed. We were gone for a week and it was so fun!! I don't recommend going on a "freestyle" cruise. But hey a cruise is a cruise right!! Thanks Ron and Sherri!! It's kinda long.. beware
We started in New orleans

Marti Gra Masks

Our boat

We loved the food

YMCA
This one deserves an explanation..after the night show we went to disco dancing. Robyn and I kept waiting for Kimball and Jason to come and for like fourty five minutes we couldn't find them. Then all of a sudden the YMCA music started and I saw Jason Running into the room with his shirt off!!! I FREAKED OUT!!! sorry for hitting you Tanya.... and this is what happened next. Those of you who know J, know this is not something he would not do. I am SOOO sorry the pics are so small.

Gambling
My first time on the tables...21....won 16 bucks baby!!!!!!

Guatemala

Jason and Jim playing air basketball at the LDS church

One friend in beliz

Our other friend in beliz

Towel Buddy

Cozumel.....I love my guy

Jason said it wouldn't fit in our suitcases so I couldn't get it :(

There wasn't enough alcohol on the boat...Jim had to take the monkey's

Look at that BLUE water

All dressed up

Leaving Jason was so bummed to leave the ALL YOU CAN EAT FOOD can you tell??

Sorry... Better late then never!!

2010-02-17T16:45:00.001-08:00

Another one of my cute friends got married on January 30,2010. This was an exciting wedding for me because A: Most of my friends have married guys that I haven't really known but I know Chels picked a good one! Ryan Schreyer is such a catch I have known him since middle school. He has an amazing family and great friends. I know she will be taken care of. They are an adorable couple. B: It was the first temple wedding I've been to since we got married. Even though Jason couldn't make it I had my lady of the day Linds with me. C: It was my first time being in the draper temple. So Pretty!!
Congrats Chel and Ry!!

The gals

The happy couple

I Love and am going to Seriously miss the girl I once hated!!!

2010-02-06T08:54:00.000-08:00

Lisa and I didn't grow up together, didn't experience first days of school, middle school, or Highschool. We didn't get ready for any school dances together or sit by each other at football games. No Lisa and I met a few years ago, did we like each other at first? HAHA not a chance!!

WARNING THIS IS LONG AND MAY DRAG ON, IT MIGHT NOT MAKE SENSE TO YOU BUT THAT'S OKAY.

Lisa dated a guy "we'll call him Tad" during highschool. After they graduated, like most highschool couples do, they took a break, wanted to see what else was out there. "Tad" was at the gym one day and was talking to a close friend of mine "We will call him Bryan". Now, to me Tad was very good looking and I was not attatched to anyone at the time so of course me being me told "Bryan" to set us up. To make the story short, "Tad" and I dated for like a month. Lisa found out, who I was, everyone told her we looked alike, how fun and pretty I was :) so of course she was ticked. So ticked, she wanted to run me over with her red car. "Tad" and Lisa got back together and were very happy.
Then a few months later, yes I started to date his really good friend "we'll call him Skyler" Well Lisa and I had to spend a lot of time together because our boyfriends hung out all the time. I use to bad mouth her after they would leave and say how much she bugged me and "Tad" deserved so much better. HAHA SO FUNNY!!! to look back on it. "Skyler and Ted" and their other friends planned a trip. Lisa and I were forced to be in the same car, for over 12 hours, we went to california. Forced to sleep in the same hotel room and forced to shop together (hey we got some cute shoes out of it though :) )Not the point. Over months of hating eachother again, "Skyler" and I didn't work out. Lisa and "Tad" soon broke up. One afternoon I got a text from Lisa "Hey, it's Lisa. I was wondering if you wanted to go get a pedicure this weekend?" Not knowing "Tad" and Lisa broke up, I thought this was her wanting to put salt in the wound and tell me all about the girls "Skyler" has been seeing. Muchly needing a pedi, I went.
We talked the whole time, she told me about her and "Tad". We talked about our latest flings Oliver and "We'll call him Bolt".
to keep it short, Lisa and I have talked almost everyday since.
We have shared so much in the last three years. A trip to Hawaii, doubles dates with too many boys. Lots of laughing and the occasionally tears. She has been such an example to me and has been with me through so much. We have been part of eachothers weddings (might I add the photographer asked if the sister would like to hold the bride's train while we walk to take pics, and looked at me) We get that alot and I love it Lisa is B E A Utiful inside and out. I wish we were sisters.

Over the year and half Jason and I have dated and now married Oliver and Jason have become very close as well. We got the bad news about their move a few months ago and have been worried ever since. They are our couple, we try to get together every weekend to eat, watch movies(even if they are retartedly stupid). They are our friends. We are so close to them we talk about everythig and anything. We don't have other friends like that. (sad I know) You both will be missed dearly in the Pluim's house. We will be so bored. We will miss you dearly. We will try to come visit as much as possible. I will be crying when I am on our cruise Monday morning knowing I'm not there to say goodbye to you. I will be crying the the weekend we get home now knowing you guys won't be coming to our house for dinner and another lame movie. The Dibblees will be missed. Washington is lucky to have you guys.

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!

I HATE SCHOOL!!!

2010-02-04T17:01:00.000-08:00

It's not even mid terms and I'm dying!! For thos of you who know me, science and I......OIL AND WATER!!!

To put the cherry on top my biology teacher doesn't speak english!!!! I am lost already and we're only on chapter 5!!! I sit there pulling words from his lectures, looking around to see if I'm the only one, can't tell. He goes so fast and can't pronounce words correctly. KILL ME NOW!!!

If anyone who knows anyone that can tutor me one on one... we're willing to pay a little please let me know. I need this class finished and done so I can move on with my life!

Way to make you feel guilty and get chills at once...

2010-01-24T16:47:00.000-08:00

As a Cell Phone Addict This Made Me Think...

What would happen if we treated our Book of Mormon like we treat our cell phone?

What if we carried it around in our pockets or backpacks?

What if we turned back to get it if we forgot it?

What if we flipped it open several times a day?

What if we spent an hour or more using it everyday?

What if we used it consistently to receive messages from the text?

What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?

What if we searched for new applications?

What if we used it as we traveled?

What if we used it in case of an emergency?

What WOULD happen if we treated our Book of Mormon like we treat our cell phone?

I got this from Sarah's blog and thought it is so perfect. Everyone can put this into their daily lives. It really is mind blowing to think how different life would be if we followed this message.

How do you treat your Book of Mormon?

Think about it.

Quick Recap of 2009

2010-01-21T12:50:00.000-08:00

O how time flies when your busy!!! J and I would have to say 2009 was a rather good year. It was fun being with someone you love for a whole 12 months and remembering some things that happened in 2008 that we shared together and did again.

January...
Nothing too exciting. We went to Famous Dave's BBQ for new years and were approached by an older couple commenting to Jason that "he needed to act fast and put a ring on this gal's finger before someone else does." Of course my funny (boyfriend at the time husband now) quickly said back "That would be akward, she is my sister." The old man knew he was kidding. Little did I know Jason would wait a flinging seven months before taking the intelligent mans advice.
My brother Brandin's birthday

Febuary...
Of course Valentine's day. To Jason, not that big of a thing. I kept telling him to call to make reservations to somewhere and he would tell me he was going to do it tonight.... Our speacial valentine's dinner was on our own special day... the day before, Jason later informed me he called everywhere on Thursday, yes Feb 12, to make a reservation, they of course, no surprise were booked. So we went to Rodizio Grill on Friday Feb 13. Probably another tradition we will continue due to my husbands lack of planning skills.

March...
My mom's birthday
Again nothing much. Actually I can't remember one story for this month. Sorry.

April...
Finally a break in Jason's toughts!! Our one year anniversary was on the 14 of April. My loving guy took me to Ruby River (our first date) where I gave him the gold and black watch that " was muchly needed on my lonely wrist" quote Jason Roy Pluim. We enjoyed a lovely dinner followed by a huge surprise RING SHOPPING!!! Finally!!
Jason's sister Rachel's birthday

May...
Dad's Birthday
Colleen's birthday
Again, nothing that I can remember. Our lives are so exciting.

June...
We went and visited Jason's wonderful Aunt Sue and Uncle Kent in good ol' Wyomming. It was such a relaxing weekend. We got to go four wheeling, horse back riding and did I mention their cooking? WOW!!!
Sarah and Mike's wedding
Crue Searle was born

July...
The proposal!! He finally decided after over a year that I was the one for him. Again he took me to Ruby River, but this time the actual same one in Layton or Ogden which ever one it is. And surprised me out in the parking lot with a dozen roses and the ring.
We later went on a long weekend trip with my dad's family to Lake Powell! where near the end of the trip my cousin Katie was proposed to.
Jason's sister Jenny's Birthday
My brother Brent's birthday

August...
Grumpy's birthday
Puerto Viarta (can't spell) with the Pluim's. It was so nice to get away from everyhing, work, wedding plans the whole 9 yards.
Engagements were taken at Vivian Park, later followed by a surprise b-day dinner with Jason's friends that I will never try to do again!
Jason's 28th B-day!! We kinda caught a bug in Mexico so spent the night in and got Cafe Rio to eat at home. Later that month we went to Rodizio Grill to celebrate.
Julia and BJ's Wedding
Darby and Trevor?'s wedding
My brother Chase's birthday

September...
Wedding plans
Finishing wedding stuff
Decorating my aunt and uncle's backyard
Took out our endownments
wedding dinner at Pluim's

October...
WE GOT MARRIED!!! it was cold but perfect
Katie and Clayton got married
My 22nd birthday
Uncelebrated Halloween (boring husband)

November...
I becam husbandless, Jason started his 3 month shifts of working 2:00 pm to midnight
Turkey day of course!!

December...
Nutcracker
Jenny came home!!!
Xmas parties with friends and families
Christmas
Jim Hashimoto THE BEST TENNIS COACH passed away... he was a great man, and a wonderful tennis coach to many many people
Whitney and John's wedding
New Year's eve with the Dibblees, Marcy and Taylor at yes again Famous Dave's

Sorry We are kind of boring people and I'm sorry if I forgot something important!!

Goals for 2010 (just a few)

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I have been told by many people, I won't say names... that I need to update my blog more often so one of my many goals for 2010 will be to update my blog every 2 weeks. We'll see how long it lasts. :)
...Another goal is to yes just like everyone else and their dog, lose the holiday, wedding, and everything else wait. Or at least be more consistant on visiting my old best friend Gold's Gym. At least 3 times a week.
...Keep our small home clean!! ALL THE TIME.
...I am going to school, again,and have changes my mind about what I want to do with my life, Radiology Technician. My goal is to apply for the program this fall 2010. That means yes, I will be a dedicated student. As hard as it will be I am determined to finally finish this stupid thing. Wish Me luck!
...Read the scriptures more often
...Stop swearing (those of you who know me this may be a tough one)
...Cook more at home for my favorite guy
...Try to make Jason eat normal healthy food (haha who am I kidding)
... well that will do it for now, can't get a head of myself it is almost the end of January and so far none of these goals have been met....

Better luck to the rest of you who make goals every year knowing they won't last!

I am Thankful for...

2009-11-25T20:56:00.001-08:00

I am thankful for...
~My sweet, sexy amazing Husband. I love you so much and can't wait to spend eternity with you
~My parents who brought me into this earth they have helped me become the woman I am today
~ My brothers for making me one tough chick
~ My new family I love being a Pluim!! They are the most loving caring people a gal could ask for
~ My friends, you know who you are, thanks for always being there for me through thick and thin, bumps and holes and the whole nine yard.
~ The gospel
~ My health
~ My house (even though I can't wait to have our own place) I'm thankful for a roof over our head that is more than a one room apartment
~ My doggie Mogs, he's such a cuddler and I love it (even if his breath smells HORRIBLE)
~ Heating, and air conditioning, I would not live in utah without them
~ socks to keep my feet warm (they are always freezing)
~ Jason Pluim, my guy
~ Cafe Rio
~ Frogurt
~ Milk
~ chocolate
~ Okay to keep this list short any food!!!
~ a somewhat working car
~ tooth brushes (I love the feeling of my clean teeth)
~ TV
~ radio
~ Showers/ soap/ shampoo
~ my bed I wish I could work out of my bed
~ Sleep
~ a good book
~ Jason Pluim, my best friend
~ The teachers in my life who have taught me what I know today church, and school
~ my job (I'm blessed to be one who loves going to work)
I'm thankful for so much more in my life!! I won't keep you.
HAPPY TURKEY DAY!!

(More wedding pictures will be uploaded after Turkey Day!! Hope everyone has a fabulous day with their family and friends.)

The Reception!

2009-11-25T20:34:00.001-08:00

The Stroud's....
They are like family to me. I have been babysitting their kids since Jameson (the tall one haha he's nine in January and he's almost as tall as me, I'm in heels) was a baby baby. I am so glad to be a part of their lives and couldn't see our wedding day complete without them being a part of it! Thanks for everything you guys!!
All the grooms man (including Chase Preston who was slighty late.. it's okay we still love you) and the bridesmaids. I don't think anyone has as good as friends as Jason and I do. You guys mean the world to us.

Wedding Pics!!! FINALLY!!!!

2009-11-25T19:49:00.000-08:00

Thriller! Thriller Night!!

2009-10-18T10:49:00.000-07:00

I guess it is a tradition for J and me to go to Thriller! Last year we went on my birthday to go watch my boss's daughter perform as chuckie at the one in Provo.
This year we went with a bunch of friends! If any of you have gone you know how the cast comes out and scares people dressed up as dead people. I love it!! Jason was to big of a wimp to take a pic with me so Dave W's cute date Sarah stepped up and took one with me! Thanks Sarah for being a trooper!! We loved the production. We'll see if the tradition stays a tradition for next year!

The best Hubby EVER!!!

2009-10-18T10:38:00.000-07:00

Jason and I love our little place but can't wait for the day to have our own place... With a dishwasher!!!!! Yes that is right we have to hand wash everything!! And with as much as we both eat we feel like we are constantly doing dishes 24/7. So when I am dreading all day at work to come home to our dirty sink and when I walk into the kitchen to see nothing but our dish rack full and our sink empty... RELIEF!!! Then....

I am such an anal person about laundry. I love the smell of clean laundry so I use the softner ball, Jason thinks it's a waste of time. Some things just can't go in the dryer or it bugs me so bad, my jeans, some shirts, all my scrubs and some skirts so when I went down to put the clothes in the laundry it was already in there, with the softner ball used and empty, then when I looked in the dryer expecting to find a bunch of dry clothes nothing.. Jason had hung everything up to line dry just as I always request!!! I LOVE MY HUSBAND!! The little things are what matter! Right??

Me and Jas

2009-10-18T10:36:00.001-07:00

On our way to Couples retreat! With full bellies!!

My Birthday Dinner!

2009-10-18T10:22:00.001-07:00

The Dibblees came over on my birthday eve! We are so blessed to have such great friends!! I made my yummy grilled rib eyes with pasta and salad. Then we went out and saw Couples Retreat!! SO FUNNY!! Thanks for celebrating with us you guys!!

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Lisa made cupcakes! They were sooo tasty, and our favorite kind! Confetti cake!! We loved them!!

Are you Bored????????????

2009-09-13T18:40:00.001-07:00

or you don't have to be......
READ THESE BOOKS!!!!!!!!!

K I'll be the first to say I really am not much of a reader.... but these four books got me hooked!! I love, love, love reading!! (too bad I didn't love it this much in hikeschool I might be actually doing something with my life) Anyways, even if your not bore read them! I first started reading "Love the one your with" by Emily Giffin, (she's also written "something barrowed" and "something blue" next on my list)when I went to Cali this spring finished it in five days. Then started "All we ever wanted was everthing" by Janelle Brown, a day before we left for Mexico, finished it on the first flight home. Then we had a four hour layover in Denver when I bought both "Sundays at Tiffany's" by James Patterson and "The choice" by Nicholas Sparks. Finished them both within the week after we got back from Mexico. LOTS OF READING!! Loved each and everyone of them. If you end up taking my advice let me know how you liked them!! xoxo

Blonde or Brunette????

2009-09-13T18:29:00.000-07:00

My step mom does Lisa's and my hair everytime she comes into town. Love her for that! She does an amazing job!! Anywho, she found a wig store that was going out of business and bought a bunch of wigs and brought this one on her last trip to SLC. So of course Lis and I are going to try it out. Even though it was a little big on our heads we got the idea of how we would look being very dark. I don't think if either of us went dark we would go this drastic but it was fun!! What do you think? (I wish I would have gotten a closer pic of Lisa... Sorry!!)

Puerto Vallarta

2009-08-23T21:10:00.000-07:00

Every year Jason's family goes on a big family trip. Last year I got to hang out with J when his family went to Hawaii and we were there for our girls trip. I was so excited when I got to go this year and am excited to continue yearly trips with the Pluims. It was so fun to be with the family and get to know them even better! I am so excited to marry into such a fun and loving family!! Mike kept us busy and full! It was such a great trip! It was a little too humid to lay out so I didn't get as much color as I wanted but it was so fun without all the relaxing by the pool! The hotel was perfect! Air conditioned and huge!! Thanks Grump and Colleen!! Sorry there are a lot of pics!!

Deep Sea Fishing

2009-08-23T20:42:00.001-07:00

We went deep see fishing the second day. Let's just say I will never go again and neither will the other girls. It started super early in the morning, Jenny was being nice and brought food..bananas...guess they are bad luck to have on a boat, so us gals hurried and ate them all up....they became bad luck to us..... Jenny and Colleen both got super sea sick. I got a little queezy but slept most the time besides when I woke up in sweat puddles from it being so flinging hot!!
I'm glad I can say I went deep sea fishing but to be honest if I would have known exactly what it entailed, you couldn't have paid me to go. I thought it would be so fun to go out in the ocean, get some good rays, sit there talking to the family with my own fishing pole waiting for a fish to want my bait where I would real it in and be so excited to eat if for dinner. DEFINATELY NOT how it goes. The owners of the boats run the show you sit there for six hours while the boat is going the whole time with 8 lines out all at once attached to the boat. You don't do anything until a fish bites. Luckily one did and J got to get in the captain chair and reel it in. It was so exciting for about twenty minutes then I was bored again. I loved seeing how happy J was when he caught the fish, unfortunately it wasn't the best tasting fish and too big to take home so the fisherman got to keep the prize! What a day!!

6 am wake up!! but.....

this sunrise was worth it!

Waiting for a fish bite (doing what we do best)

Jason's darling sister Jenny and her boyfriend EJ

J reeling in the big catch!!

Good job baby!!

This came out of the fishes mouth when they hit it with a bat to knock it out!

J and his sail fish! He's so strong!

I touched it Grumpy!!

Yummy food and shopping!!

2009-08-23T20:31:00.000-07:00

The inlaws

Rach and her favorite brother (Isn't my guy the hottest?!!)

They love me more than J so they had him take the pic

Flee market. "ALOMOST FREE!!" Their famous 2 words

Rach and I SO excited to go shopping

Gotta love Mexico

The Pluim fam!

2009-08-23T20:28:00.000-07:00

Canopy ZIPLINE!!!

2009-08-23T20:16:00.001-07:00

we got to do the Mexico zipline! Jas and I hate heights!! So this was a big moment for us. The highest zipline was 750 ft high! 1400 feet long! NEVER AGAIN!! It was so fun though and we starting loving it after a few lines. It was nice and cool in the forest, not as humid as we were use to.

Momma Pluim loving it!

They said High knees so I had high knees. This really is me.

Grumpy went down backwards, superman style and things J and I would never do in our lives. NO FEAR FOR GRUMP!!

Can you see excited we are?

After they had a little petting zoo with MONKEYS!! I tried to convince J to let me take one home but it didn't work. tear tear! they were so cute and they ate baby formula and honey out of our hands. I WANT ONE SO BAD!!

Again NO FEAR GRUMP!! I think by his smerk he might be a little nervous....

SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS!!! WOOP WOOP!!!

2009-08-23T19:47:00.000-07:00

I have always dreamt of swimming with dolphins!! I was so excited to hear that my soon to be sissy in laws shared the same dreams!! It was an amazing hour and a half that I will never forget!! First we got to meet the sea lions (I can't remember their names) we got a kiss on the cheeck (don't tell J but their kisses were much softer than his) I think I got slight tongue on my cheeck. After that great experience we got to swim with our dolphins. At first we thought we had to share with other people but no one else got the package we did so the three of us got the two all by ourselves!! We felt like little girls on Christmas morning! SO FUN!!!

Petting the seal lionthe sea lion doing tricks for fish (stinky stinky) Me petting one of the dolphins (Their names were Bell and Tritan)

See happy as Christmas morning (Rach playing around with a dolphin)

Rach about to be lifted up by both dolphins by the feet!! It was so fun! We are waiting for more pics from Jenny of me being lifted high in the air by my feet with their noses!! SO FUN!!!

Tritan hitting on Jenny. He moves fast!! First base kiss happened within minutes!!

Dancing with Bell and Tritan! Shake it like a dolphin! shake it shake it!!!
Jason was so JEALOUS he had to ride the fake dolphin after he saw how much fun we had!! His dolphins name was Pete!!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!!!

2009-08-23T19:44:00.000-07:00

Jason ate this!! The whole thing!!! For those of you who don't know my husband to be is THE PICKIEST EATER!!! He will not eat any type of vegatable except pea's and corn... So to eat this Pico.. UNBELIEVABLE!!! And to top it off he squeezed LIME all over it!! Again if you don't know J does not eat fruit, except oranges. I had to document it so close friends and family would believe me!

2009-08-23T19:33:00.000-07:00

Last pic in Mexico...tear tear!!!

The family

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Brent and Bryant....ummm....being Brent and Bryant!! They've been different their whole lives don't ask, it's normal to us.

Karaoke....need I say more? This was funny!!

TUBING!!!!!

can you see how excited I get when I tube

The 2009 Steffensen crew

Another family wedding in October

2009-07-29T09:25:00.000-07:00

Congrats to my cousin Katie and her man Clayton!! He proposed on the 24th of July!! They are planning on getting married one week after us. October 8th!! It will be a busy two weeks! CONGRATS YOU TWO!! WELCOME TO THE FAMILY CLAYTON!!!

Rainbow Bridge

2009-07-29T09:01:00.000-07:00

We didn't really know what we were getting ourselves into with this. I suggest waiting until after four or five, you might get a little more shade. We went around one!!! Hey at least I got a little color!!
These pics are of us first as we first got off the boat.
second pic brent doing some of his moves in front of the bridge
third (Jason will kill me when he sees that I put this pic on here, but I had to) Jas and I being our own rainbow bridges
fourth some of the group at rainbow bridge

Jet Skiing

2009-07-29T08:55:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love the wind through their hair!!

Summer isn't summer without LAKEPOWELL!!!!!

2009-07-29T08:51:00.001-07:00

My dad's side of the family went to lake powell for a week this summer, due to our work schedules we made it a weekend trip. Better to go for two days then no days at all. It was hot and pretty good weather it rained one night but it helped cool off the air so we could sleep a little better. The weekend was filled with tubing, tubing, eating, tubing, jetskiing, rainbow bridge, and sleeping--what J and I do best. We can't wait to go again in September. Thanks Mark and Suzanne for letting us come!

Thanks Dibblees!!

2009-07-17T22:12:00.000-07:00

Jason got to take friday night off and we couldn't have thought of a better thing to do than hang out with our favorite newlyweds!! ( almost a year can you believe it!!) THE DIBBLEES!! Lisa and Oliver invited us over for a little bbq. They are great hosts! The burgers were amazing thanks Walmart!! We didn't get pics of the food sorry but it was delicious! Love you guys!!

Happy Birthday July babies!!

2009-07-17T22:02:00.000-07:00

July is a busy month for us. We have a lot of birthday's to celebrate. This week we had our!! My stepmom Bridget, Jason's sister's boyfriend EJ, Jason's sister Jenny and my brother Brent!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVERYONE!!! WE LOVE YOU!!! We went with my dad's family to Buca Di Beppo for dinner. We sat at the pope's table it was a blast and we ate way too much!!

We're Engaged!!!!

2009-07-11T10:01:00.000-07:00

YUP YUP!!!! It finally happened after over a year Jas finally got down on his knee!! O how it was a surprise! I'm going with J's family to Mexico next month and I thought for sure that's when he would man up and pop the question! NOPE!! Like he told me months ago he wanted it to be a surprise and it was. So here is the story...

Jason and his friend Dave have a house in Ogden they are fixing up J said he got a call from one of the workers saying there was an issue and that we needed to go check it out. Not thinking anything we headed up for that long dreadful drive. :) Thinking we would just go to one of J's favorite places, Olive Garden like usual, J wanted to splurge and go to Ruby River. For our first date last year we went to the one in Layton with our friends Dave and Marcy. So back to our first memory I thought about it for one second but then shook the feeling of knowing he was asking in Mexico. We put our name on the list and headed to the house. After we returned to Ruby and ate we were meeting up with our friends to go to the drive in. Walking out of the restaurant a girl in love always thinks what if he does it tonight, I was bummed because he didn't ask. As we were walking to the truck Dave sparks pulled up. Running to the truck to see what movie we were going to see he handed me a boquet of red roses and tossed Jason a white box!! I FLIPPED OUT!!! (video footage soon to come) J stretched his legs out and got on his knee and said, "You better marry me!" There is our story!!

Now keep in mind these pics are at 2:30 AM after the drive in (hence why we look so beautiful)