99 things

I am bored so I decided to do this post, even though I really do have so many things to blog about!

To participate just copy and paste in your own blog, and bold all of the things you have done. Mine are in Orange.

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Ran a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38.Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo's David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check.
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London- Does Monaco count?
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car-I don't think I ever will.
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating.
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone's life.
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one.
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee

Devin's Internship

Things have been going well for the two of us and we are as happy as ever! Devin got offered an internship for the summer with Barrick Gold, he will be working out of their Cortez mine in Elko, Nevada. We are very excited for him to have this opportunity, especially in a time that companies are rapidly cutting out internship programs.
Barrick Gold is the largest gold mining company in the world and their cortez mine is their largest mine, because they are a global company this will create great job opportunities for Devin after graduation. The downfall to his internship is that I am not able to move to Elko with him. I get health benefits from Best Buy and I need to stay working there to keep them-obviously!
He leaves May 5th and will be there for 10 weeks. He works 4-10's which will be nice because he can come home on the weekends. His current employers have decided that he is too valuable to lose so they are holding his manager job for him until he gets back. This is incredible and we feel so lucky that he will still have his job when he gets back.
Wish us luck living with out each other for 10 weeks... it will be so hard but we know that it is the right thing for us.

PAY IT FORWARD!!

I got this from a friends blog and I love the idea!

Here's how it works: the first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive, at some point during the year a handmade gift from me. What it will be and when it will arrive is a total surprise! The catch is that you must participate as well. Before you leave your comment, write up a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going (or copy and paste like I did). Then come back, let me know you're going to play and sit back and anticipate the arrival of your gift! Just the thought of receiving something in the mail that isn't a bill is delightful! Come and play!!

Now, remember "ya get what ya get and ya don't throw a fit".

Come and play with me!!

Utah State, hey Aggies all the way!

I finally graduated! On December 13th I graduated from Utah State University with BS in Public Relations. It is so weird to not go to school everyday, but I am relieved to be done! Now if only the economy was not so horrible, maybe I could find a job using this wealth of knowledge that I have gained over the past 4 years!

Thanksgiving

I know that I am super behind and I have so many things that I need to blog about! Life has been so crazy busy and so many things have happened in the last few weeks. I don't have time to blog about everything so I will just start with Thanksgiving. For Thanksgiving this year we went up to my parents cabin in Island Park and we had so much fun!! We went and cut down Christmas tree's and Devin made his first turkey! We really enjoyed getting away from Logan and spending time together and with family.

Family Picture

At my grandpa's funeral we were able to get a family photo. It turned out great, thanks cousin Jenn!

Grandpa Rudd

Norman George Rudd
(December 16, 1936 - October 24, 2008

Fielding-On a beautiful fall morning, Norman George Rudd, 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Fielding with his family by his side.

Norm was born December 16, 1936 to Electa and Clark Rudd at their family home in Fielding. He was the youngest of five children. In 1954, he graduated from BRHS. On September 19, 1955, he married his high school sweetheart DeeAnn Wood in the Logan LDS Temple. Together they had 6 daughters. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in which he enjoyed serving in many capacities. He was currently a High Priest in the Fielding Ward.

He loved farming and ranching, learning the trade along side his father and brothers. Later establishing himself as one of the hard working farmers and ranchers in the Bear River Valley. He loved sports; participating, coaching, and watching his children and grandchildren follow in his footsteps. He was a loving and supportive husband. Dad spent many years serving in the Scouting program, many of them with mom as District Cub Chairmen. He loved to see and do new things, and to travel; always taking the scenic route. But, he mostly loved to visit with his friends and family - anywhere and everywhere - he considered everyone his friend. In addition, to full time farming, he was one of the first employees at Thiokol. Starting at an entry level position and without any formal education, he worked his way up the ranks and enjoyed a successful career as a respected Manufacturing Engineer. He retired from Thiokol after 35 years.

Norm is survived by his loving wife of 53 years DeeAnn; his pride and joy of his life his 6 daughters, JoLene (David) Nielson, Susan (Doug) Lish, Kelli (Mike) Rose, Patti (Gordon) Knudsen, Marsha (Ken) Turner, and Becky Hansen. 21 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren with one on the way, his sister LeOra Penhorwood, and brothers Oris, Evan, and Ross. Preceded in death by his parents.

I am really going to miss grandpa! He was such a great man!

HUSBAND TAG....

1 where did you meet? CEU, a friend of mine was in love with him and she asked him out and we all went on a group date. Obviously it didn't turn out so well for her!

2 how long did you date before you were married? 2 years and 9 months

3 how long have you been married? 1 year and 3 1/2 months

4 what does he do that surprises you?

6 what is your favorite feature? His smile and his blue/green eyes

7 what is your favorite quality of his? there are way too many! I love that he is hilarious, and extremely smart, he is a very hard worker, and he always makes time for me!

8 does he have a nickname for you? babe

9 what is his favorite color? blue

10 what is his favorite food? Sushi and ribs

11 what is his favorite sport? snowboarding

12 when and where was your first kiss? We were in my dorm room and we sat and talked for three hours straight and then he kissed me!

13 what is your favorite thing to do as a couple? We love being outdoors, going fishing, and riding 4-wheelers. We also like watching movies and playing games and just hanging out at home.

14 do you have any children? Yes, one little boy in heaven

15 Does he have a hidden talent? He can tie flies (as in fly fishing) and he is an excellent cook

16 how old is he? 22

17 who said "I love you" first? He did and it was perfect!

18 what is his favorite type of music? He likes 80's butt rock the best, but he will listen to almost anything! He is incredible at name that tune, or any type of music trivia, he can listen to the first few notes of practically any song and know the band. It is amazing!

19 what do you admire most about him? That he is so committed to us, he is always striving to make me happy and he works so hard to support us. He can always find the fun in every situation!

20 Do you think he will read this? Yes, and Darrin will give him crap about it, so he will be embarrassed.

8 things tag........

8 favorite TV shows...

- Friends
- Grey's Anatomy
- One Tree Hill
- Pushing Daisies
- America's Next Top Model
- So You Think You Can Dance
- Gossip Girl
- Oprah

8 favorite restaurants....

- Cafe Rio
- Applebee's
- Fredrico's
- Texas Roadhouse
- Le Nonne
- Firehouse
- Tepenyaki
- Rumbi's


8 things I am looking forward to....

- GRADUATING!!!!!
- Christmas
- Finishing this quilt that my mom, sister, and I started
- Possibly moving
- Having this media law mid-term written
- Owning our own home, some day!
- Going to the temple, some day!
- Being a mom, some day!

8 things I did yesterday.......
- Went to work
- Went to class
- Ate lunch with Devin
- Cleaned our bathroom
- Made dinner
- Did the dishes
- Went to see my grandpa
- Played with Lucy

8 things on my wish list......

- A new house
- A new car
- Laser eye surgery
- A Masters Degree
- For Devin to be done with Pharmacy school
- To be completely out of debt
- Teeth with no cavities
- Cute little babies

Now to tag 8 people....

- Anyone who wants a new post for their blog!

Devin's Colorado Trip

This past weekend Devin was able to go to Denver, Colorado for a trip that he won from work. He went to a Rockies game, went on a tour of the Coors Brewery and went indoor skydiving! I missed him like crazy while he was gone, but he enjoyed the trip! Here are a few pictures of the highlights!

Book Review

I haven't written a book review for so long, so I decided that it was about time to post about a few of the books that I have read lately. I have been reading like crazy lately so I will leave some of the books out, but here are a few of the best ones!
The first one is My Sisters Keeper written by Jodi Picoult. This book was a tear jerker! I had a hard time getting into the style of this book, each chapter is written from a different characters perspective. After I got used to the writing style I really loved it!
The next of course was Breaking Dawn written by Stephenie Myer. Of course I loved this book because I love the entire series! I was expecting a little more action, but thought that she ended the book perfectly!
The last one is Artichokes Heart written by Suzanne Supplee. I thought that this book was hilarious! I really related to the main character, Rosie. I would love to see a sequel to this book!
Happy Reading!

Small update....

I know it has been forever since I last updated this thing, so I thought I would fill you in a few of the things that have been going on in our lives!
As many of you know Devin broke his ankle in July and had to have surgery. He has not been able to put any weight on his leg whatsoever and he has hated that! He had a doctors appointment yesterday and he is finally able to at least stand on it which we are both excited about! It will be probably be a couple more weeks before he can actually walk!
School started this past Monday and things are going to be hectic and crazy busy for us! This is my last semester and I am so excited to graduate. I am seriously so sick of school that I toyed with the idea of actually dropping out, but have decided to endure this final semester. My schedule is crazy!! I go to work early early everyday then leave and go to school then go back to work after school is over! Devin has a real tough school load this semester too, full of organic chemistry, physics, labs etc. etc. He is still managing the Verizon store as well, so needless to say he is super busy as well!
Obviously it wouldn't be a family update without including Lucy! As of September 2nd our little Lucy will not longer be a she! We are hoping that this will calm her down and stop the humping! (Yes girl dogs hump things too!)
We are alive and happy! If you have some free time please come and visit us in Logan! With our busy schedules it doesn't look to promising that we will be able to leave the Cache Valley for a while!!