Wisdom Teeth - YUCK!

So yesterday I got my wisdom teeth out (all 4 - all impacted - YIPPEE, PARTY IN MY MOUTH!) Really, not so fun. Last week I was thinking that I would post a picture of my beautiful self - all puffed up and stuff, and I was all for it yesterday morning when Michael took the before picture. But when we got home and I had the ice packs wrapped around my face and the gauze in my mouth, yeah I wasn't so much game anymore - sorry! I don't know if it is just me, or if you can relate - but after being woken up from the anesthesia, I was pretty dang emotional (lol, I can laugh about it today). Like, I seriously cried because I woke up, then I cried because I had to take a pill, then I cried because I had to go back and lay in my bed. Oh man,no more anesthesia for this gal p-l-e-a-s-e! Michael has been a wonderful trooper for his special wife. Seriously, he has timed everything for me. And on our Island, in the Kitchen, where my drug buffet is, he laid out all of medications with what times and with what I need to take them. What a great hubby!

But so far, nothing too horrible! I have not had to take a "hard core" pain pill yet, (It is a good thing that I haven't built up a tolerance for Ibuprofen - the 600mg does me wonders!) The only real issues that I had yesterday was that every time I stood up for longer than like 30 seconds, I thought I was going to loose it ALL. So, I sat down, right there, wherever I was. And last night was a little bit rough: I slept pretty good from 9-2 but then I had to wake up and take my pills. And after that I don't think I really fell asleep again. I was cold, hot and uncomfortable (I usually sleep on my side - but it hurt my cheeks to bad to lean on them). Oh well. I guess it is expected =).

Wow, sorry that this sounds like a Debbie Downer post! I really am a happy patient! And my mom is going to come hang out with me this afternoon while Michael goes to school, so I am really looking forward to that. So far, so good, I haven't had any horror stories - so I know that I am lucky! Anyway, I thought that I would give an update, since at this point I can't really open my mouth or jaw much at all and if you were to call me - you would have to concentrate really hard to understand what was coming from my little tiny mouth =).

P.s. So. . . since I got 4 teeth out. . . doesn't that mean that I should have like $20 dollars under my pillow??? I'm still looking. . . =)

***TwiLiGhT**

It FINALLY came. . .
We went to the 12:30 AM showing at Jordan Landing. . .

Kathrin, April (I didn't get a pic with her, wish I would have!) and I all sat by each other, Tracie was in a separate theater with her girlie friends. And what did we think???

L-O-V-E-D it!!! I wasn't sure at first. . . it was pretty dang cheesy. But over-all: Great! I really do HEART Edward. He was perfect. He will always be what I picture when I read the books or fantasize about my Edward. It totally makes me want to read the book again (I have already read it twice - yes, I know, GEEK. (Michael said that we are just as bad as Star Wars fans - going to the theatre at 10:00 for the 12:30 showing =))).

So what did you think? I totally want to know. I have heard mixed reviews. So tell me - is Robert Pattinson your Edward? (=

Happy Birthday "Jules"!

Happy Birthday Julie!
Today is Michael's mom, Julie's birthday. And Michael makes sure that everyone knows, today is exactly 9 months from Valentines Day =).

Julie is amazing, she is so talented; definitely the most crafty woman I have ever met!

Julie is an absolutely wonderful mother, and mother-in-law. I know for a fact that she would do anything for any one of her kids! I am so grateful to Julie and the wonderful mother that she has been to Michael. I am so glad that she passed him on to me. . . even though I didn't give her much of a choice (with the whole elope thing - sorry about that =)).

And I know: Michael is so grateful for Julie and all that she has done, and continues to do for him. He would not be 1/2 the man he is today with out an amazing woman like Julie in his life.

Happy Birthday Julie! We Love You!!

BlaCK-OuT

Kathrin got some awesome tickets to the U of U Black-out football game. She was SO nice and thought of me to join her! So on Thursday night, we bundled up, hopped on trax and headed over to the game.

When we got to the game, we ran into this really HOT guy and he was nice enough to let me take a picture with him =) What a hottie!

The game was the biggest emotional roller coaster, we started out happy as clams, even though they were down 7 when we arrived. We knew they could totally come back - so we had faith. . .

But seconds turned into minutes, and minutes turned into an hour. And after a lot more incomplete passes then we would like to admit, we were starting to get a little frustrated.

But don't you worry - They came through for us one again!!! They scored an AMAZING touchdown and we were back in the game with only 47 seconds left!!

And guess what kids: WE WON!!! Yippee! GO UTES!!

It was such an awesome game! I had so much fun! Thanks Aunt Kat for letting me be your date!!

Paul Family Pictures

The ever - fabulous Kathrin took our family pictures on Saturday. . . What do you think?
It was absolutely a perfect day, We lucked out for sure!

Can you tell that we L-O-V-E the kids?? They were all so photo -genic, there were so many fabulous ones to choose from. . .

And the Entire family together:

Happy Birthday Erik Simon!!

Happy Birthday Simon!!
Today is Erik's 26th Birthday! Can you believe that?!? Old man!

Erik is amazing. He and I have always been super close. In High School, when I was a Sophomore and he was a Senior, Alicia Larson and I would hang out with him and "his crew" at lunch and Erik would give me piggy back rides to class. One day when he was getting ready to leave on his Mish - it was raining really hard outside so he, Tracie and I all went outside and sang and danced in the pouring rain! I loved it! And I love him!

Erik is such a hilarious guy, we love hanging out with him and Kami. He is smart, good looking, and funny. We are so lucky to have him as our brother/ bro-in law! (Oh! Cute!!)

Happy Birthday Simon!!! We love you!

Happy Birthday Dad!!

Happy Birthday Dad!!

Today is my Dad's birthday! My dad is wonderful. Point blank. Just a great guy! I know that he would do absolutely anything for anybody. He does so much for our family and I have never once heard him complain. And he only takes time for himself during hunting season =). He loves to go hunting - he has even taken me with him a few times! The last couple of years he has put Michael under his wing and taught him the ways of a mighty hunter =).

Anyway, I just wanted to take this little bit and tell him how much we love and appreciate him. I am so grateful to have such a great dad. He is a wonderful example to Michael and I - he is an amazing husband, father and hunting companion =).

We love you dad! Hope you have a wonderful Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday Holli!

Happy Birthday Holli!!!

Today is Michael's sister's Holli's Birthday! Holli is Michael's only full sister and we love her too death! She is so sweet, and always willing to help with anything. She is super nice and always so fast to give a compliment! Holli is so smart, and a lot of fun to hang out with.

Plus she had super cute little Sammy! Her and Manty do a really good job at having kids! =). (They are having another little one in less than a little over a month!)

We hope that you had a wonderful Birthday Holli! We Love you!!!

Happy Halloween!

We had a super fun Halloween this year. Even though it started with us having to go to work =). I went dressed as an Oompa Loompa - Michael's awesome idea. (When I asked him how he thought of that, he said "Well, you kind of look like one". Thanks babe! )

After work we headed over to Alan and April's house for some traditional chili dogs, to go trick-or treating with the kids and play with Alan and April.

Michael told the kids he dressed up as "Uncle Erik". Ha ha ha.

Audrey's costume won an award at their ward party, so cute!

Brayden was a Lion, and everytime he went to someone's house/trunk to treat he would roar. Michael kept on telling him to "say trick-or-treat" and Brayden's reply "We don't need to say that anymore". Oh, okay. =). Towards the end of Trick-or-treating Brayden handed me his bag and said "Can you trick-or-treat for me now?" Cute kid.

Victoria was a beautiful Island Princess. Everytime she got any candy she would say "I have so much candy! Millions of pieces!". Then when one house gave out Otter pops, she goes "They gave us melted Popsicles" ha ha ha.

Only about 20 minutes into Trick-or-treating Audrey fell asleep.


We really did have such a great Halloween. I love this Holiday. Thanks A & A for letting us tag along, I miss trick-or-treating, but it was even more fun just walking around with the kids and hearing all of the hilarious things that they would say! We hope you all had a fun Halloween too!