It's doesn't look a lot like Christmas

So It's always been a challenge for me since I've moved here to actually believe that it's December. It has been chilly lately and raining but it still feels like October or something. That's when I go into panic mode and realize that I have to buy gifts and buy my ticket home and decorate the house etc...
I am coming home to good old Utah this year and can't wait to see the new babies.

I do have exciting news...I just got called to be a temple worker. WOW me?!? Yup I know, I was in shock but I start in January and I know it'll be such a cool experience and such a blessing in my life. I feel it's important to work on my spirit right now and this is a great way to start.

I'll have some more pics up soon. Love you all

Pics of Thanksgiving weekend

As I went about posting these they got out of order sorry.
I had such a wonderful time this weekend I miss everyone already. We told a lot of old random family stories that made us laugh like crazy. I love you all.



After Coranado we went to La Jolla and walked around the tide pools the tide was super low so we got to go out and try to get close to the seals that always hang out there.

San Diego...my town :)

This one is me and Becky before Thanksgiving but we both look so cute I wanted to put it up

This is up in Idyllwild where we met Arlin and his friend Rachel. It took us a while to get up there but it was a beautiful area and Rachel pointed out this sign when we went out for a walk and I thought it was funny.

Arlin is squeezing Adri and I

This was on Saturday we all went to Coranado for the afternoon and took a ferie ride. I love living in San Diego it really is such a beautiful city and area to live.

Happy Thanksgiving :)

Hi to you all.  Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I'm helping mom out a bit by making some stuff.  

We decided that I'd make a Butternut squash soup and the green bean casserole and I make my own cream of mushroom soup so there's extra love in it.

Adri is coming tonight and Arlin, Nicki, Rick, Suzie and Seth are all coming too.  I will make sure to take some cool pics of us all.  It should be great.  Can't wait to stuff my face silly.

So I was thinking about all the things I'm thankful for and there's a lot so here's a few....

The ocean

Mountains

Brothers (also in-laws)

Sisters (also in-laws)

Nieces

Nephews

Cousins

Parents (including step)

My car that keeps it together for me 

My rock star roommate!!  (I miss you D)

My job and the many lessons I'm learning 

My education

Opportunities that come my way

Good books

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Smiles 

Hugs and Kisses

Good movies

New friends and Old friends

I could go on and on but I won't.  I love you all and wish you the best.

:)

Ashes to ashes

So since Sunday San Diego has been on fire. At one time during this week there were 8 different fires. Sunday I had to go to Del Mar which is where I used to live and help the family I work for and the smoke from one fire was like fog in the morning. It was hurting my lungs to breathe outside.
Monday I went to work and the wind was so strong it brought down many trees, the wind was making the fire very dangerous so the family had to evacuate. I went back home and Danielle was there and since we don't have cable we just listened to the radio getting updates. Mom and Ron had to leave on Monday as well. It was kinda scary so Danielle and I decided to pack and be prepared just in case but for the most part we were safe.
On Monday night Danielle and I went to Wal-Mart to buy water and dry food and supplies. While we were there we got bottled water and also go blankets and donated them to our nearest evacuation center. We also got stuff for hygiene kits on Tuesday and donated that too.
Today is Friday and the sky is getting clear but there's ash everywhere and you have to be careful not to breathe that stuff in.
It's been a stressful week but I just want to say how AWESOME San Diego is.
A lot of people were volunteering and helping out by donating to the families that were in need.
I'm glad this week is over and now I'm going to get some rest!!
Zzzzzzzz

Not much new

So it's been a while since I've updated this thing and a lot's been going on.
My computer's been on the fritz for a while and it's been working for now so I'm doing this while I can.
It was my birthday a few weeks ago and it was a lot of fun. My roomate made it special by having a card on the table when I left for work.
Mom and Ron took me out to Japanese and it was fun.
Also I had a BBQ with some friends and it was a lot of fun to eat, play games and eat more :)
Not much else is new with me and I'm about to go eat Thi with my roomate so yum yum yum

That Time Of Year Again

You may want to proceed with caution these photo's contain images that may
give you the willies. :)

So for those of you who have traveled to San Diego after the summer is over you will know exactly what I am talking about.
The spiders are back.
I am terrified of them as much as I am facinated by them and their beautiful webs.
They are huge though and you never see them until they are to close for comfort.
The other day I was out side watering the plants at work and Dahra (7) walked outside to talk to me and walked right through a huge web. Poor thing she freaked out so I ran to her and had to pat her down to make sure there was no spiders on her. Lets just say she lets me water the plants alone or she is holding my hand the whole time.
I'm just glad I live in an apt.

The black spider is from mom's house, the brownish ones are from the house I work at.
If you're planning on visiting mom just be prepared for these guys once when I was there I counted 10 different webs with one of these guys, then I ran into the house to tell Ron to hire an exterminater. He just laughed at me.

Totally Random

OK so I know this is random but all you in or from Utah will know what I'm talking about...
the other day I was in traffic and listening to the radio and a familiar voice comes on through the airwaves. That guy from the Shane company diamond store. You know the commercials with his monotoned voice and that famous thing they say at the end "Now you have a friend in the diamond business The Shane company" Apparently they're here in San Diego but I thought it was so funny I laughed out loud. I hope this gives you all a giggle about how random I am
Love ya :)