After 6 Months...

Need I say more?

:)
Love you Logan.

Giving Thanks

Logan and I shared the Thanksgiving holiday with his family at his moms home. There we ate way too much food, enjoyed one anothers company and all around had a great night. In addition, Ty was able to join us which made my night even better!The table was very festive as the ten of us gathered round for turkey.

Above, Larkyn and Cristy washing and drying dishes.

Below, a place setting.

Who is THAT handsome guy above?!?!Vicky and Larkyn , among all the madness preparing food, stop and smile for the camera. I think the tryptophan got to Jeremy!! Later that night everyone played the Wii, mostly the men... ...and while the men were glued to the game, the women checked out the Black Friday adds.

I cannot begin to make a list of everything I am thankful for because I don't believe there would be an end to it. However, a few of the most important amoung that list is that of my family in California, who I wish I could have seen today. In addition, my family here in Utah who make holidays so special. And finally....my husband. I have the most amazing person that I know and love more than anything by my side forever. I am so thankful this day for him and what he has brought to my life. I couldn't ask for anything better.

Saying Goodbye

Last week Logan came home from teaching his class and told me that his student Alex had died that day. As my jaw dropped to the floor, my heart sank. I had met and talked to Alex a few times. He was a good kid, dedicated to aikido and just an all around good person. My heart immediately went out to his parents, not even being able to imagine losing a son at only 16.Well...what I didn't think of right away was how this affected Logan. Logan has the best heart of anyone I know. I could tell that he was saddened in his own quiet way. It was like losing a friend after knowing them a year and a half.

Logan was asked to be an honorary pallbearer because he was someone who touched Alex's life in a way that nobody else did. At the viewing, Alex's dad came up to Logan and handed him a momento of his son and said, "Alex would have wanted you to have this." I was so touched by this as was Logan. We attended the funeral that day and said goodbye. During the services the speaker mentioned that it takes a village to raise a child. Logan was included in the four or six people that were specifically pointed out as a part of that "village."

On our way home I told Logan that I thought he had been a bigger part of Alex's life than he ever thought: a friend, a teacher, a mentor, and just someone who took an interest in him and who he was.

Never forget small kidnesses because you never know who's life you will change.

For Ty

In-N-Out opened today in Draper. For Tyler, this is a momentous day because he has been a huge fan ever since I can remember! He and his buddies on occasion would drive down to Vegas just for a burger, and then back again. Thats an 10-12 hour drive from Salt Lake. If that's not a dedicated fan then I don't know what is!

I just got off the phone with him. He only had to stand in line for about 45 minutes as the line is now, "wrapped around the building." He was leaving the joint with a satisfied stomach on his way to the gym.

...maybe he will wear the NEW In-N-Out shirt he got...

I wish I had half the passion Ty does!

Love you!

Hoo Hung Woo?

Another Halloween = Another Murder Mystery Night

Logan and I hosted another murder mystery dinner on Halloween night. I learned about these dinners when Logan and I were dating. This year was our third year hosting together and we chose an Asian theme this time around. It is really fun to have everyone dress up and play their character. In past years we had a Roman/Toga theme and also just a Scary/Halloween theme. Although it went off without a hitch, we were not prepared this year like we had been previous years.Two days prior to this night, we didn't even have a plan. Logan and I were literally shopping for food at the same time at two different stores one hour before the party started. Talk about stress. All in all, we had so much fun and were glad all of our friends could join us! Thanks guys!

Above, Ethan, aka "Shang" and Jessica, aka "Jade Owl," (pregnant in real life) smile for the camera...well, at least Jade Owl does :)

Logan and I cooked dinner again this year. You should have seen the kitchen...ahh! We did our best to have an asian themed meal, I guess we came close, sort of. Everyone enjoyed edemame as an appetizer, a salad, sweet and sour/orange chicken, beef with broccoli, a noodle stir fry, eggrolls, crab cheese wontons, orange slices and a scoop of ice cream for dessert topped with caramel and pirrouette sticks.

The best part about this dinner...I got to use my china for the first time! Yes!

Above Becky and Justin.....amazing and coordinating costumes!

Thanks to Becky, Justin, Ethan, Jessica, Landon and Sara for joining us! We hope you had fun. We sure did!

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Last month we celebrated the greatest person in my life coming into this world. Sorry Landon, not you........but Logan, YES! (For those of you who don't know, my husband has a fraternal twin.)

We had festivities at our home to celebrate this special day. Dinner consisted of pulled pork sandwiches, pasta salad, green salad, fruit and shrimp. Yum! We also enjoyed cupcakes for dessert and pin the tale on the donkey.

Riley was fascinated with this "cupcake tree."
Above, my handsome husband, his mother Vicky and sister Larkyn

Logan and I had to move furniture out in order to fit everyone in. I can't wait for a house!

Above, waiting on the food to be doneThis is little Zack pinning the tale on the donkey with the help of Uncle Logan, Riley is looking on. Some of us didn't do all that well. I won't name names, but we all know who we are talking about.
And above, Logan making faces again.

Can't wait until next year!...the only thing missing this year was my family :(

Dinner with the Guys

Ok, so a few weeks ago, Kiel came to visit Ty and Rory here in Salt Lake. We planned a quick BBQ before Kiel left and all these great guys came to our house for dinner one night. We had a good time hanging out. Below are six facts, one for each of my friends in this picture. See if you can match the correct "fact," to the correct "guy." Here we go:1. Guy #1 was dropped on his head as a little baby

2. Guy #2 I went on a date with years ago

3. Guy #3...well, I used to change his diapers ;)

4. Guy #4 I convinced him he drank monkey blood one day (really dark red Crystal Light)

5. Guy #5 was Ty's mission buddy

6. Guy #6 got caught by my mom skipping seminary one day with Ty