A Little Bit of Everything

I went to the Dallas YSA ward this Sunday. I actually enjoyed it. People seemed a little too friendly and happy which reminded me of BYU. I may keep going there. I don't know... I wish it was closer or not in the middle of downtown Dallas. I hate navigating all the highways. It felt good to be in a normal ward. It felt even better wearing a cute fringe shirt that I have been looking for (I found it this weekend and Mom got it for me) and my hair up in a cute headband. Side note: I wanted a fringe shirt so badly partly because I am a Project Runway fan and the guy that I wanted to win and ended up doing so made a collection with fringe and partly because I love the style from the 20's like in Downton Abbey. This Sunday was even better than the last week. I actually went to the right ward this time! No Spanish ward for me!

Also, my room and bathroom are done! I no longer feel like I am in the wrong place. I have a grown-up, sophisticated room, and I love it. The gray and yellow just make me happy, and getting ready with the red plum color on the walls makes me feel regal. Did I mention how much I love my room and bathroom now that they are done?

 After church and dinner on Sunday Mom took Vivien and me to the pumpkin patch. It is Vivien's first Halloween. I had to document it! I think I embarrass her sometimes, but what are moms for if not to love and embarrass from time to time?

 So, Happy Halloween week everyone! Eat candy and have some fun.

You Win Some, You Lose Some

I have been home for a while now, and I have only been to the singles ward once (well, now I have been twice). Why, you may ask? Let me tell you. I went with my friend from another stake because she wanted to try out a different ward. On the way, many of the streets were blocked off. By the time we got there, there was no parking in the lot which literally has like eight parking spaces. I had never been before. I didn't know there was another lot they use. So, I parked on the street. We walked in to this all too small building and there were no seats. We sit in the foyer because it has started. We see the weirdest of all weird people walk in and out. All we can do is look at each other and laugh. So, after an hour of not being able to hear the speaker it is time for class. We watched as people went to class because we didn't know where to go. It looked like they were headed for a little shed-like building outside. Heck to the no. We decided to call it quits and leave.

I finally braved the unknown again today. As much as I dreaded trying something else new I got a little excited and tried to look as cute as I could. Driving to downtown Dallas wasn't bad at all. A couple minutes from the building I entered the ghetto and got somewhat worried, but when I saw the building I felt better. Too bad when I walked in I was handed a program... in Spanish. I got the time wrong. Excitement gone, I tried to casually make my way back to my car.
Good thing I have a sweet puppy who will come curl up in my lap when I get home. She makes everything better! You win some. You lose some. I just have to wait to win some. I'll keep trying. I found all of the singles wards in the area. There has to be one with normal people. :)

I'm Wishing...

Mom said to work on my wishlist. I have no idea what it is for because I already got my Christmas present. Well, it was ordered at least. Anyways, I figure I can wish all I want so here it goes. 

1. A new pair of brown boots. I had to retire mine last year because they had holes in the soles from me wearing them so much. 

 2. A jumpsuit. Laugh all you want. I love them. One with sleeves would be better, but I can always find something to wear over one without.  

 3. Cute shirts. I am having a hard time finding cute shirts right now, and somehow I always find myself in need of more shirts.  

 4. Oxfords. Need I say more? 

 5. My quilt. Right now it is just sitting in a bag waiting to be sewn together and quilted.  If only I could sew.

6. And two books from the LDS bookstore. One is all pictures of temples around the world and one is called "It's Better to Look Up." Both look like real winners.

That's really it. I mean, I have the cutest puppy (proof below) and my class ring is the Christmas present that has been ordered. I really have it made!

Oh My Heart... It Just Exploded

Having a fur baby is a lot like having a real baby. She just has fur. I love every moment I get to spend with her learning about and from her, and I love watching her personality develop over time. Having Vivien has made me think a lot about when I am really a mom. I cannot wait to possibly have a baby who looks like me, but I also cannot wait to possibly have one that looks like my husband. Either way it is going to be an adventure. Last night, I made a few promises to my future kids. Here it goes.

I promise: 

To not name you something ridiculous.

To read to you and tell you stories.

To sing to you and dance with you.

To cherish every moment I have with you even if you're driving me crazy because those moments won't last forever.

To show you how to fly.

To teach you to love life and love each other.

To help you build your testimony.

To always make you smile.

To buy you cute clothes. 

To laugh with you.

To memorize everything about you and love you more than I can express.

To take fun pictures.

To let your daddy show you how much he loves you.

To let you know that although I am not perfect (as you will one day learn), I'm doing the best I can.

To teach you that you are a child of God.

To let you go on adventures.

To let you have a puppy. Because that's important.

To let you make messes.

To show you how special you are.

To let you dress up but teach you that even superheros and princesses do their chores.

And finally, to tell you that you are my happily ever after over and over again. 

Meet Me in Ole Texas, Meet Me at the Fair

This past weekend, I left my puppy with my dad for the day, and I went to meet my mom at her work so we could go to the fair! I have not been able to go for the longest time because I was at school, but I missed the great State Fair of Texas. So many new fried foods to try, traditions to continue, and a day to just have fun. First, I had to navigate through the crazy highways in Texas that I am just not used to. In Utah there are like two. 

Once that was over, I got to go to the fair! I got to see Big Tex, try a couple of the fried foods including the new Texas Bluebonnet and fried cheesecake, ride the Texas Star (the giant ferris wheel), and even go on the swan paddle boats with my mom like we always did when I was a kid. 

 Along with all of that, we got to go to the petting zoo which has some amazing animals including kangaroos, a giraffe, zebras, and all of the usual petting zoo animals, watch the African acrobats, watch the pig races, and see the butter sculpture from this year!

 We spent a good portion of the day here, and I had a blast spending time with my mom. By the end our feet hurt, and we both drove home barefoot, but it was worth it. After all, everything is bigger and better in Texas!!!!