Hooray!!

Josh and I bought our tree! We've got it all decorated and it looks fabulous! I am so excited for Christmas, I know we won't be doing a whole lot (aside from a quick trip to Wisconsin) and we won't be spend a whole lot (because we already have), but I am still really excited.

My mom came out for Thanksgiving, she had a really good time, and apparently really loves Randy's (Petersen) stuffing! She said she was just craving it like crazy when she got back home! We went shopping Thanksgiving night with Leslie and Sheila at Micheals. We got some pretty good deals! Then we went shopping bright and early Friday morning. Oh how crazy it was! Mom and I went to the Wal-mart on 11400 South around 3:30 AM (sale started at 5:00), they let you go in the store, but everything that is on sale is on pallets covered in dark wrapping. Holy cow it was so insane! We got everything we wanted (and then some). We had planned to meet up with Sheila and Jill, but it was so crazy that we saw them for a few minutes and that's it. Luckily we were able to get to the front of the store really quick, so we checked out in now time. There wasn't anything else we wanted to get, so we went home planning on getting some sleep. Well, it worked out for mom, but Josh wasnted to go to RC Willey to get an iPod. Well, we got there around 6:30, doors opened at 8:00. There were supposedly 45 iPods per store, so Josh had to run. There were two doors to theis RC Willey, so there was a HUGE line at the one door, but apparently not many people knew about the other door, so we were right at the front of the line. Long story shorter, Josh ran in and we right near the front of the line, and he got an iPod :)

I want to say on a side note, that the families of the three that lost their lives Friday (at the Walmart in Long Island and the two in the So Cal Toys 'R' Us) are in our prayers. I can't beleive some people will take things to that extreme. This doesn't mean that the stores are even, but hopefully this will help in the future, so that people will be more aware of their actions on "Black Friday".

Friday was Josh's birthday, so we went out to dinner. Then Saturday we also went out to dinner and had a FABULOUS meal from the wonderful Tucano's. Yea :)

hmmm

I'm pretty upset with the Twilight movie

No more bed rest!

I have been on the couch all day and I am sick of it! Alright, it hasn't been all day. I went to "the store" to pick up Josh's birthday present this morning, but it hasn't arrived yet (thank you customer service girl who said it was ready). So when I went back out to the jeep, go figure, I locked the keys in. So I had to wait around for AAA to show up, only about 20 minutes, but still. Josh doesn't know what I got him yet, so I couldn't tell him where I was. So then I went home to take my meds,which of course put me to sleep for a few hours. Josh came home, but I was still pretty dead, so he went to do a side job, and I haven't seen him since. I'm assuming he doesn't have his phone because he isn't responding to texts/calls. I am going crazy! I need to get out!!

Some Pictures

Ouch

Well, I'm still alive :)

Relax

I love Sundays. It's the only day of the week that I know we won't be busy! I taught Sunday school today, it went well. Then Josh and I went home to relax. We did some laundry, watched some TV and that's about it! Oh, we also moved the bed so that we can put the recliner next to it, so I can still sleep next to Josh after my surgery. For those of you haven't heard, I am having a second surgery on my wrist. My hardware is causing complications and so they're taking it all out. Last time I had this surgery, I couldn't lay down in my bed for about two weeks, mainly because I have to keep it elevated and also because i move around too much in my sleep. Supposedly the recovery is a lot quicker and there shouldn't be too many complications so we're not too worried about it. Plus, I have a super awesome husband who will take care of me.

Other than that, things have slowed down at work for me, so most of my temps are gone. I am not working super crazy hours anymore, still about 50-60 hours a week, but not as bad as before. Josh has been working in the valley lately, so it's been pretty convenient for when he accidentally takes both sets of jeep keys in the morning...

So overall we're doing pretty well, living the dream :)

So sick of this...

Our Mazda was broken into again last night. That's right, this is the second time in the last two months, and the third time a vehicle of ours has been broken into in the last 7 months. Sick huh? They didn't break anything, they much have jimmied the lock. Surprisingly I'm pretty sure they didn't steal anything either, although, they sure did make a mess!! When I got out to my car this morning, I noticed that my backpack was open, and on the ground next to my car. I distinctly remembered getting out of the car the night before, and noticing that my backpack was inside the car, and even asked Josh if he had put it in there for me (he did, he's such a sweetheart). Anyhow, I also remember debating locking the car and thinking about unlocking it to grab my backpack but deciding against it. So I know it was locked!!! Ugh stupid people! All they have done was create hassle and feelings of insecurities for us!! What other point is there? Do they just really enjoy making messes?? Well, we've had it, so I took the car to Best Buy and had a new security system installed. So we'll see what happens. Maybe the little blue flashing light will be enough to scare the thieves off :) Jake from work had his car broken into last night too. Except, his window was broken :( Sorry Jake and Misty, but it does make me feel a little better knowing that I wasn't the only victim.

On a brighter note, things at work are slowing down, which is such a relief considering I'm starting to get a little frustrated with all the temps and chaos. Don't get me wrong, I love the extra money and some of the temps are awesome... but I'm ready for things to go back to normal.

Josh has been working Saturdays, and I think he's working tomorrow too. At least if he does work tomorrow, I can go with him. I am so lonely when he's gone. And we barely see each other as it is, so it'll be nice to be together, even if it's working.

A day of mourning

A sad day for the Petersens. Morty has passed on.

A moment to breathe

Halloween is over, thank goodness. I like the fun festivities, but I get a little sick of it pretty quick. Except now there is nothing but Christmas decorations everywhere you look. What happened to Thanksgiving?? It makes me sick. Today is Sean's birthday, we went to his party last night. Nothing better than hanging out with the old singles ward... jk it wasn't too bad. Sometimes it is awkward, but at least we weren't the only married couple there.

I worked 147 hours on my last check. I am so glad that our busy season is almost over. It hasn't been too bad, but I am ready for a break. I miss eating at home :(

Oh I made cookies yesterday! They are so good! I think I'll take some to work tomorrow...or eat them all myself!! Josh worked for Bud yesterday, so I had some free time.

I really don't think I have any more updates, we're just too busy to have anything happening.