two thousand and eleven

ten resolutions for this year:

study and understand scriptures better
go to the temple more often
write down more- journal/blog/etc
work out weekly (I'll work up to daily... maybe...)
save money
go on a date with my boyfriend every week
stay in touch with all my friends that live far away
eat healthier. as in eat three meals a day and stop eating after midnight. (its my favorite time to munch)
audition for local theatre
make more things- anything crafty because it makes me so happy when I do!




ps: i just realized in the last few posts and the pic on top i'm wearing the same sweater. don't judge me... its just a coincidence.

finished 2010 with a bang

VEGAS BABY! We spent the new year down in Sin City. We went with some friends and stayed for the weekend. Our friend Chon hooked us up with a swanky suite at Mandalay Bay. New Years Eve we went down the strip and just partied there for the countdown. It was pretty crowded and insane but it was actually really fun! The hotels along the strip are so cool and just incredible inside. We ate some yummy food, especially at SERENDIPITY. MMMM it's so good. We got frozen hot chocolate for dessert and it did not disappoint...delicious. We also went to a Piano Bar. It was so much fun. Two guys play the piano and everyone can make requests. They'll play whatever requests come with the most cashola. It was pretty funny watching all the drunk people put cash down for songs and then someone else paying for that song to stop. It was great. It was nice to get away and go on vacay with some friends!

Happy Christmas Ron!

I love Christmas. This year we spent the holiday with my family. On Christmas Eve we all went to Mimi's Cafe for dinner and then went to Temple Square to look at the Christmas lights! It was beautiful! Then we all had a sleepover so Santa could come! Christmas day we opened presents, ate tons and tons of food, and just spent time with each other.

Here's the Oborn Clan! For a little Christmas treat we went out and took family pictures! My cousin's wife Katie took all of them and they turned out wonderful! She is such a talented photographer!

Two Turtle Doves...

Oh I love this time of year SO much. Tis the season to be Jolly. and I am quite jolly. Thanksgiving was great! I had to work Black Friday so it was a short trip but we ventured up to Ririe, Idaho to spend the holiday with Dan's family. The roads were absolutely terrible to drive on so it tooks us over 5 hours to get there. But we made it in time to play some games, eat like crazy and relax with the fam. We haven't seen everyone since we moved so it was really fun to be with them again! Our little nephews are getting so HUGE and adorable!

Things I'm thankful for:
Summer. Fall Leaves. Dan. He is just perfect for me and makes me laugh all the time. He lets me talk his head off, whether its every aspect of my day, every detail of the shows I just watched, or why I need to be a famous movie star and what I would do if I was. He raps with me. He thinks I am funny. He is so sweet to me and can cheer me up instantly. He's a good egg and I think I'll keep him. Computers. Sewing Machines. Money. Jobs. Family. We both have such awesome families! They are the absolute best people. They support and love us unconditionally and are really funny. Road Trips. Creativity. Lakes. TVs. House Boats. Laughter. Friends. We have the coolest, funniest friends ever! Dan gets so excited to see his friengs and is happier to be with them then almost anything else. Weekends with friends are the best. Tights. Primary Callings. Cousins. Gospel. It focuses on families, progression, and happiness and its what gets us by and makes us better people. Places to live. Vampire Diaries. Cars. Pictures. Food. I would die without food. I know that is a given. But seriously, mmmm good food is just so good. For example: edamome, Smash Burger, Waffles and Dinges Truck, Shake Shack, steak with gorgonzola cheese and mushrooms, fried green beans, ice cream, thanksgiving dinner, oh man I'm drooling... Clothes. Boots. Movies. Nieces and Nephews. Books. Man there is nothing like a good book. I'm reading MINI SHOPAHOLIC right now- it is so cute and hilarious. I love that series. Harry Potter. America. Music. Furniture. Cute Bedroom Sets. Vacations. We love going on vacations. We love visiting friends and want to go EVERYWHERE we can. Baths. Airplanes. Opportunities. Love.

And now it is CHRISTMAS SEASON. Christmas music has been playing on the radio since Halloween which is really early but I don't even care because I absolutely love Christmas. I am going to pop in my Josh Groban Christmas CD and listen to that everyday from now on. I can't wait to decorate our home. I got out all of our decorations last night and plan to set them up today! I am a little sad about one thing... we don't have a tree. Here is the story... Last year after Christmas Whitt and I hit up the sales and I bought all new ornaments and decorations and everything for Christmas. I went to get a tree and yipee they were 50% off! I was about to get one when I learned that if I waited a few days they would go down to 70% off. I was all about that so I waited. And then at like the end of February all of a sudden I realized I NEVER got a freakin tree. How could I have forgotten? I was so excited about the ornaments you would think I would obsess about the tree until I had one. But I completely forgot about it and then it was too late. I know I could go buy one now but I can just get such a good deal after Christmas that I must wait. So this year we will be getting a real tree. Which I am excited about but nervous- what if I kill it or it sucks? No, it will be wonderful and Santa will love it! Yay I can't wait for Christmas. Check out JUNE site for a Christmas post coming soon to show you what I love about Christmas. Also every Christmas my dad wears an elf hat that has the elf ears attached, big reindeer slippers and his Christmas Shirt. It is the best.

My thoughts have now moved from fall leaves to cuddling up in blankies by the fire and my tastes have moved from pumpkin dreams to peppermint and hot chocolate. Light up your houses, sing some carols, and send Santa a letter.

Hallows Vs. Horcruxes

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1. We of course went to the midnight showing and of course dressed up. I was Dobby the house elf and Dan was Albus Dumbledore, (RIP). We went with my brother and a group of friends. I loved the movie so much. I won't go in to details for those of you who haven't seen it, but it was wonderful. I thought it was slow and intense, just like it should be. It was a great translation from book to movie. The acting was better then its ever been and the cinematography was brilliant. It changed/left out a few things but thats going to happen no matter what when you make a movie from a book. I have heard a lot of bad reviews saying it was too slow and never solved anything. Which is true, but I didn't think it was bad. It had to be slow, it was supposed to be- thats exactly what they are going thru in the book and it was the perfect part 1 to an AWESOME story! LOVED IT. Long Live Potter.

Pound It

Our friends Ryan and Whittney came in town last weekend. Whitt works for an airline so they get to come visit a lot which is awesome because I hate living so far from them! We went and ate at SMASH BURGER- new fav- and stayed up way too late playing games. We played KINECT which is the new gaming platform on XBOX. It's like the Wii but you don't need controllers. In short, it is AMAZING. I love it and must have one. My friend Stephanie Lonas came in town also. It was so great to see her, it has been forever! We went out to eat with Stephanie Marcum and caught up. It was a fun night. We went to Carrabas and I had this chicken that was so good. It had sundried tomatoes, goat cheese, and this lemon sauce. Mmmm I need to eat it again. Delicious. Anyway, they are both preggo so it was fun to hear their stories and get excited for them to have little babies!! I love having friends come in town!


HALLOWEEN. I know its Thanksgiving now but I haven't shared our Halloween events yet so here we are. We worked all day then came home and Dan, our friend John and I dressed up as Ryan, Liam, and Margret McPoyle from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. We looked absolutely disgusting. I loved it. We went to a party with some friends up in Salt Lake. No one knew who we were, they just thought we were big time freaks. It probably didn't help that we tried to stay in character the entire night so we just came off as really creapy.

My family had a halloween party on Sunday so we all went up there in costume and had some really tasty treats. Dan and I decided we should probably go as something else so I went as a camper (I wore PJs and had a pillow and sleeping bag attached to me... comfy...) and Dan was just white trash. My sibs and cousins had some great costumes, it was a great night.

TAGGED

Potter Pants tagged me to do this so do it I shall...

1. If your husband was out of the picture what would you have named your children? (If you don't have a child, then hypothectically)
No children but don't worry I have thought about this way more than I should. For a girl I love the names Evee or Ava. For a boy I love the names Oliver, August, Potter, and Charlie.

2. When do you usually go to bed?
I go to bed usually after 1 or 2. I am seriously like a little kid. It doesn't matter how tired I am, I hate going to bed. I just want to stay up and play.

3. If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Right now I would have to say Ireland and Scotland. and Spain. and Italy. and Paris. and London. Lets just say Europe.

4. If you could change one thing about yourself physically, what would it be?
Hmmm... probably my teeth and my skin. Perfectly white teeth and very clear tanned skin. Yeah I could go for that.

5. If you could have one talent that you don't already have, what would it be?
So many things come to mind but I would have to say singing. I would love to have a voice like Lea Michelle. Then I could be famous... and kiss Finn and Puck.

6. If you had your choice, where would you live?

In Godrics Hollow.

7. What material thing is on the top of your "wish list"?
A house. And everything that goes in a house. I heart Ikea.

8. What is one of the dumbest things you have ever done?
Hmmm. High school. Full of dumb descisions. Once I was hanging out with a bunch of guys and they said they would give me ten bucks to drink a glass of salt water. Not wanting to back out of a dare I did it. The salt screwed up my electrolytes and by the time I got home I couldn't see anything and my hearing was going out. I ended up in the ER all night close to seizures. Pretty dumb of me. But hey I got ten bucks out of it....


And now I tag Erin, Tamara, McCall, Marlise, Karalee, and Maribeth. Here are your questions:

1. What is your favorite childhood memory?
2. When you were little what did you want to be when you grew up?
3. Which do you prefer... fruity candy or chocolatey candy?
4. What is your favorite movie to cuddle up, get some snacks, and just watch?
5. How did your husband propose?
6. Are you an early riser or do you prefer to sleep in?
7. Would you rather sky dive or bungee jump?
8. If you could be a movie star or famous book character who would you be?