{Megan & Aaron}

Canyonlands Half Marathon

2009-03-25T10:00:00.004-06:00

This last weekend Aaron and I went to Moab so I could participate in the 1/2 marathon with 5,000 other people. We really had so much fun with all of my cousins, aunt and uncle.

This 1/2 was pretty hard for me but I did it and lived to tell the tale. It even made Aaron want to run the Provo 1/2 with me in August. I am pretty excited that it wants to do it with me.

Here are some pictures from our weekend.

Aaron is wearing all my 1/2 marathon gear, I guess he wanted to look cool or something.

Where to start?

2009-03-25T09:33:00.005-06:00

Blogging? What is blogging? Where to start? Should I start with Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, The New Year or Valentine's Day? Well I am going to forget about updating about those super awesome events, because I have an even cooler thing to blog about.
Aaron is home. Well he has been home for two months now, and it has been so wonderful to have him home. I have been neglected my blog for far too long and I thought I better get myself in gear and update. I can't believe it is already March, 2009. I hope all of you wonderful blogging buddies of mine are doing well.
Life is going well for the both of us, we enjoy spending every second we can together. We have been busy with school, work and finishing our basement. Aaron did a great job fixing it up and it looks wonderful. He is such a stud and I love him so much.
Here are some pictures from when came home, enjoy!

Our Two Weeks

2008-10-24T14:25:00.005-06:00

We hung out with the fam...
We took family pictures...

We took pictures...and for those who are waiting for house pictures these are taken at our house. I will post pictures soon, like you really believe me though!

Our cute swing hanging from our enormous tree...

We took lots of pictures of just the two of us...I don't have alot of pictures of us from 2008, but I will have alot from October of 2008.

We had people over for Rock Band and Pizza!

The bestest neighbors ever... John, Missy, and Brittney

We took family pictures...

Doug, Lisa, Phil, Katie, Dan, Grandma, Aron and me

We were able to hang out with his family and we had a great time. We love spending time with them. They always know how to have a good time.

We took lots of family picutres... LOL!

We went to Park City, we had a hot tub in our room...

And a fireplace...

And a kitchen...

I am sorry to all of those who check my blog, which is probably no one anymore, because I never update. It has been almost two weeks since Aron has left and I am just getting around to updating our blog. I am just the worse picture- taker- in- the- whole-wide-world! I just would rather enjoy the moment instead of always worrying about taking pictures. Aron has a few more to send me through email that he took on his camera.
We seriously had so much fun together. Seeing Aron at the airport was seriously the neatest thing ever, it was a moment that I will never forget nor could ever explain. It was so great to see him again, hug him, kiss him, talk to him in person, laugh with him and cry with him. We had such a blast and we are already counting down the days until he is done and will be home for good.

We did lots of fun activities while Aron was here we went to Park City, went on the Alpine Roller Coaster, the Alpine Slide, went shopping, went to a movie, ate at yummy places, had my favorite treat in the whole wide world Apple Pie Apple at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, did work on our house, hung out with family, had people over at our house, hung out with our awesome friends, watched conference, and really just enjoyed every second we had together. I love my hubby, and I appreciate his service and example to others.

Thanks for the best two weeks. See you in just a couple of months.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSIE

2008-10-16T15:44:00.012-06:00

Happy Birthday Jessie from Danny, Whitney & Mindi...

Happy Birthday Jessie from all the way up here...

Happy Birthday Jessie from Megan & Aaron...

Happy Birthday kisses from Dad & Parker...

Happy Birthday from the extended family...

Happy Birthday Jessie from the bath tub at Grandma's...

Happy Birthday Jessie from Grandma...

Happy Birthday Jessie from Whit and Mindi...

Well rehearsed birthday song for you from Whitney and Mom...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JESSIE, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
hApPy BiRtHdAy Jessie from Utah to Russia, we hope you have a great 20th birthday! You are getting old, LOL! We miss you and have a great day! Party like a ROCK STAR!

Love, The Fam

Hey Birthday girl, I wish you were here to spank you 20 times, but I will do it upon your return. I love you and miss you every day but know that you are having the time of your life. Have a fun party and take lots of pictures!!

Love, Mom

Holy Cow Three More Days...

2008-09-25T09:42:00.007-06:00

Meghann, Me, Chelsea, Erika, Michelle, Marianne

Chelsea's beautiful wedding!

Michelle, Marianne, Chelsea, Meghann, Megan, Little Whit

Chelsea's shower

I made that little wood block and cake for Chelsea's bridal shower.

Fun tissue pom poms

Party Favors and Advice for Chelsea and Zak

Me & Whit

"Aunt Megan, why are you smashing my face? It dosen't feel very nice!"

Michelle & Marianne

Meghann, Michelle, Chelsea & Marianne

Wow has it really been a month since I last posted? Well apparently it has. Life has been very fun-filled and busy. School is cool, I actually really enjoy it and for a terrific TRAXS moment I sat next to a drag queen on Tuesday night, yes that is right don't be jealous. He or should I say she, told me all about what he/she does. He/she had painted toe nails, fake nails and make up on and he performs downtown at a gay club, I am going to watch him/her on Saturday night if anyone is interested just let me know we can drive down together!LOL! I actually really did get a personal invitation to go and watch him! Okay that is a lie as well. Lets just say it was another terrific Tuesday TRAXS experience.

This Sunday Aron, my super awesome husband, is coming home on his R & R (Rest and Relaxation) for two weeks. I can barely stand the anticipation any longer. I can't sleep, eat or concentrate my stomach is in knots just thinking about seeing him after five long months. Oh man thinking about it brings tears to my eyes. We are going to Park City for a couple of nights and then we are coming home and just relaxing and hanging out with family and friends. WOW, can't wait!!!
I have done alot this month and some of the highlights would be: Chelsea & Zak's wedding, had a bridal shower for Chelsea, had our Canyon Rim primary program, and did lots and lots of homework. I am just glad I had things this month to keep my mind off of Aron coming home, because to be honest that is all I think about. Well I am sure some day after Aron leaves I will post pictures of what we did. I hope you all have a great weekend and pray that I will get through these next couple of days, I am going CRAZY with excitement!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun &"Goodbye" Jessie

2008-08-26T10:58:00.009-06:00

Cute Russian doll cupcakes, complaments of Megan

Yummy, Yummy Spin Cafe in Heber.

Me, Gabi, Madie, Jess

We even rode on a carousel

Madie, Me, Gabi, Janie, Jess

"Oh this is what I call a good time"

Me, Jenny

Me, Jessie, Little Whit sleeping, Mindi

Three of my best friends.

Jessie's goodbye cake at her goodbye party, complaments of Costco.

Dinner in Park City

Mindi, Me, Suz

Jessie, Mindi, Little Whit

At our hotel room in Park City

Me, Suz

Getting ready for our Heber Creeper adventure

Jess, Gabi, Mister Conductor, Madie

Cookie, Me, Gabi, Madie, Jess, Suz, Grandma Donna

What a great, fun-filled weekend I had. On Friday Me, Ali, Gabi, Mindi, Little Whit, Jess, Suz, Madie, Gabi and Grandma went up to Park City to have one last girls weekend before Jess left to Russia. On Friday we went to dinner, ate yummy apples, and giggled all night in the hotel room. Saturday we went on a three hour train ride on the Heber Creeper. It was a lot of fun and I even had a very enjoyable nap. The scenery was beautiful and the company of course was great. After that we went to the yummiest cafe, "Spin Cafe" delicious! I am craving it as I write. Then we went to hang out with Janie and Jenny at the resort they were staying at, which was beautiful! That is when we got to ride the carousel, so much fun. It did cost $2 dollars, but it was well worth it. Then of course we went to the outlet malls. It was a great weekend and it is always fun to get together with family.

Sunday we threw a "Goodbye" party for Jessie before she left to Russia. We had it in my parents backyard and a ton of people came and we had tons of yummy desserts. It was neat to see how many people love and care about Jessie, she has such a fun personality and everyone just loves being around her because she is so positive and has such a great attitude. I just love her and I already miss her so much, she left this morning and I already want her to come home. I do know that it is going to be a great experience for her and she will learn lots and lots.

Monday was my first day of school and what an adventure. I am taking the TRAXS up to the U to save on gas and man I had no idea what kind of people rode on the TRAXS, in the nicest way possible they were "crazies" for lack of a better term. I don't mean to be rude by any means but what a culture shock for me. I was sitting next to a guy that kept saying, "I need to get some more crack." he kept asking me for some and of course I said, "Ya let me just pull that out of my back pack for you." I mean come on, do I look like I have crack. You might also be wondering why I was sitting next to him well lets just say he smelt nice, well okay actually he did not, but anyway the TRAXS were packed and I was the only person left with an available seat so of course I let him sit down. Well anyway it made me really grateful for the great life that I have. At least I will be entertained on the TRAXS. I love school and I had a great first day, I really enjoy to learn and I love being able to stretch my mind and really think. Hopefully life will not get too crazy! Also that night we had a family night with just my immediate family and it was a great experience for me we each shared our favorite scripture with Jessie and gave her some advice for when she is gone, the spirit was so strong and it was a really nice bonding experience for all of us. Then my dad gave her a priesthood blessing which was really neat to witness. Thank goodness for family and for the priesthood. I love this church it brings forth great blessings to me and my family. Well it has been a great weekend and a great week so far. Good luck Jessie, I love you! And of course I have to end by giving a shout out to my hubby, Aron, "I love you and miss you."

Random Pictures...

2008-08-12T09:25:00.004-06:00

Little Whit & Mindi

Mindi is the such a great, sweet, hardworking person. I am glad she is my sister.

Little Whit is such a spit fire, she is so fun, strong, happy and a great baby. She is by far my favorite neice.

This was taken right before my talk at Brighton Girls Camp

Big Whit, Grandma Donna, Me, Suzy

Whit is the greatest dad ever he is so kind, hard working, funny, loving and always willing to help.

Grandma is the sweetest, most thoughtful, loving person I know. She is such a great example to me.

Suz is the greatest mom on this earth. She is the greatest painter ever as well. She has been such a big help to me since Aaron has been gone. She is so creative, thoughtful, sweet, loving and always giving a 100% Big Whit, Grandma Donna, Me, Jess

Jessie is the funnest person I know. This picture tells you all. She took about 30 self portraits of herself on my camera. This one just happens to be my favorite. She is so funny, loving, creative, adventurous and I just love her personality. I am going to miss her when she is in Russia. You are the bomb.

Jess- (Don't be mad I posted this on the world wide web!)

Me at Girls Camp! Oh man I love camping, getting dirty and not showering. LOL!

Well those are just some of the events of my summer. Can't believe the summer is coming to an end. I start school in two weeks and I am very excited. I am also counting down the days until Aron gets to come home for two weeks. It is going to be great. I hope the rest of you out there enjoy the rest of your summer. Oh and a shout out to my bro Parker, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY! I hope you have a great 15th birthday. You are super cool. I am so lucky to have you as a brother, you are so good to those around you! You make me laugh too!

Also a shout out to my mother-in-law Lisa, HAPPY BIRTHDAY YESTERDAY! You are a great person and I enjoy spending time with you and the fam. You are thoughtful, kind and funny! Hope you had a great day!

The Proof...

2008-08-12T09:21:00.002-06:00

Jenny, Turk, Me, Lori
Jenny, Turk, Me, Lori
Pictures from the 1/2 marathon.
Good Job Jenny, Turk and Lori you did great and I think you guys are great!

I did it...And lived to tell the tale

2008-08-11T10:20:00.005-06:00

So it is Monday and yes I am alive. I ran my first 1/2 marathon on Saturday in Provo. What a cool experience. I ran it with my super cool cousins Jenny and Turk and my awesome aunt Lori. I do have pictures to prove my attendance and if you saw me walk you would know. I can't believe what 13.1 miles can do to your body, I even trained quite a bit and I am still so sore. I really enjoy running and I am proud of myself for accomplishing one of my goals. I am very good at setting goals but very few of them ever get fulfilled and for once I followed through.
I woke up on Saturday morning at 4:30 AM which was not too bad because I could not sleep because I was excited and nervous. Then we drove to Provo, used the restroom, got on the bus and arrived at the starting point. I could not believe how many people were there, it was a pretty neat thing to see. It was really fun running down the provo canyon, Bridal Veil falls is quite beautiful, I will have to go visit it again when I am mentally capable of enjoying it.
I did run the whole 13.1 miles which was what I was hoping for, I was hoping to get this big burst of energy at the end but in fact quite the opposite happened. I finished in 1 hour and 55 minutes and my goal was 2 hours so I was happy to get under what I thought I was going to do it in. I really think I will be a 1/2 marathon runner in the future and I am playing around with the idea of running a full but I am not sold yet.
After the race I went home and painted one of the extra bedrooms with my mom all day, went to a reception, went grocery shopping, came home with my mom finished painting the room and went to bed at 1:30 PM, it was a long day. I am glad that I did keep my body moving so I would not get to stiff. But that night I could not sleep very well because I kept having nightmares that I could not move because my body was so stiff so I kept waking up to keep my body moving. Kind of funny.
Thank you to all the emails and text messages of support and encouragement, it really means alot to me that so many people care about me. I don't know how I got so lucky to have such great friends, it is the greatest blessing to have such a great support team while Aron is gone. So thank you, thank you, thank you!
Also I would like to thank Burgandy for her sweet blog post wishing me good luck so now it is my turn to wish her good luck. GOOD LUCK BURGANDY, you will do great. You are awesome and can't wait to hear how it goes. I know you have a couple of weeks, so when it gets closer I will wish you GOOD LUCK again.
Pictures of the event to come soon...

John Mayer Concert

2008-08-04T13:26:00.004-06:00

Jessie & Mindi
Love this picture every time I look at Ali I can't help but laugh. Oh and I must say so myself I look pretty goofy as well.

Rock on, party on and bring on John Mayer.

Me, Ali, Jess, Mindi

Three of my favorite people EVER!

Me & Ali
The picture speaks for itself
Me, Whit, Mindi

No little Whit did not come to the concert with us, she wishes she could have.

Me, Ali, Jess
My Celebrity Crush John Mayer

We are allowed one Celebrity Crush, right?

Well I am a little behind on bloggin but I will get caught up. On July 21st Me, Ali, Mindi and Jessie went to the John Mayer concert at Usana. Aron bought me four tickets for my birthday and he told me to take three people and have a fun girls night out, and believe me we had a blast. The concert was great, John Mayer was fabulous and the crowd was a hoot. I am such a people watcher, I love watching those around me, I was so entertained by the music and those around me. Thanks Aron for a great birthday present, we had such a blast. I love just laughing and goofing off with those I love.

Life after John Mayer has been great. I have gone to Girls Camp,I have had school orientation, I have been training for my half marathon which is on Saturday (YIKES), I have painted our whole upstairs of course with lots and lots of help from my family, and I have been completley wrapped up in "Breaking Dawn." So nothing too exciting, I must say though that Girls Camp was exciting and it was a really good experience for me, I had a blast. I did realize that I really do not like to go camping for longer than a night.

I am just grateful that the summer is going fast because at the end of September I get to spend 2 whole weeks with my husband. I really just can't wait, I thought that this whole deployment thing would get easier but to be honest it has not been easy and it is not getting easier. I am grateful for the other Army Wives in Aron's company because they have been a huge support and it has been fun getting to know their familes and spending time with them. So thank you! Life is busy and is going well.

Thanks again Aron for the John Mayer tickets we had FUN! Thank you to Jess, Mindi and Ali for going with me you gals are just simply amazing.

My turn...

2008-07-25T03:38:00.002-06:00

Hello everyone, my name is Aaron Hilton, Megan's husband, and I felt like I would just leave a quick little message to you all. I some how suckered her out of her log on, actually I didn't really sucker her I just called and woke her up at three in the morning and just asked for it, so I'm now just sitting here and decided that I wanted to take a second, well a couple of minutes and leave you with a message. Everytime I log on and check out Meg's blog it seems like her friend list just keeps growing. It's now up to 52 friends. The thing is though, I don't think that I'd want it any other way. Megan is a very amazing woman, as I'm sure most of you know, and it just gives me comfort knowing that while I'm gone she has so many people in her life to keep her company. I also just want you to know that I'm coming back so you better get as much "Megan" time as you can because once I get home she's all mine. Sorry ladies, maybe after a couple of months I'll be able to let her leave my side. So just plan on being one short for the first little bit. I really do love the support that she get's from all of you, especially you Shan. You can always read my mind and you know exactly what I'm thinking when it comes to Megan and how she looks. Thanks you for always saying something to her because you know what, she does look so good. I don't even need to go into the family because you're all basically sisters anyways. I'm also thankful for our new super sweet neighbrs, the Burton Bunch. Thank you for your help and for always sending Morgan over to hang out with Meg. Megan needs more mature people to hang out with and Morgan is exactly that, I'm still convinced that she's just a really small 16 year old. And for those of you who are sad that I didn't throw your name out there, get over it. You know that you're amazing people and that I'm talking to you. I just don't have the time to list all 52 people on Meg's friend list. Again, I'm just trying to say thanks. All of you rock and if you come over some time after I get back I'll make you a root beer float or coco if it's winter. So keep on keepin' on and please remember to keep Meg in your thoughts.

What does your name mean?

2008-07-11T09:20:00.002-06:00

I found this off of Shannon's blog and I thought it was pretty cool, thanks! Of course I disagree with all of the negative aspects of my name. LOL!

{What Megan Means}

You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.
You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.
You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life.
You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone.
Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Newport Beach

2008-07-10T14:11:00.005-06:00

Janie, Me and Michelle

Featured at the Pantages

Wicked Night

Madie, Gabi, Me

Enjoying our delicious Gelato!

Jessie, Suzy, Me

Dinner at Charlie's Chili

Parker, Mindi, Whit
Jessi, Jenny, Little Whit, Me, Suzy, Sara, Elaine
Me, Little Whit
Suzy, Me, Jessie, Whit

Angel's Game

One more year has come and gone. Seriously, going to Newport Beach every year is one of my favorite things in the whole wide world. Okay lets face it, I have not been very many places. But still what more can a person want then spending a week with 62 of their family members on the beach? Well I don't know about you, I enjoyed every minute of it. So now I am experiencing some vacation blues! I want to go back! Every year I also tell myself that I am going to take alot of pictures and once again I failed, maybe next year! LOL!

It was a great week! We relaxed, went running, ate lots and lots of yummy food, went to an Angels game, went to Wicked, Rodeo Dr, Hollywood, Beverly Hills and played at the beach. I could not face the ocean this year, it was too darn cold. I put my feet in one day and quickly retreated back to the sand, nice and warm. I am kind of having some regrets for not going in the ocean, but just thinking about it gives me the chills.

I have to admit my new obsession: WICKED! Holy Cow it was amazing I listen to the sound track every time I am in the car. It just puts me in a good mood. It was so clever, I often wonder how some people can be so darn clever. It was incredible, 2 thumbs up!
It was Aron's birthday on Sunday, so I would like to wish Aron a Happy Be-lated Birthday! I hope you had a great day! Wish I could have spent it with you, but we have next year! Can't wait! Aron is seriously such a sweet heart and I feel so lucky to have him as my husband.
Well tonight I am speaking at Brighton's girls camp and I am so nervous, but I am excited at the same time. I will let you all know how it goes.
Well another Beach vacation down and I am already counting down the days until we go next year. Here is a list of some of my favorite beach activities.

Favorite Beach Activites

Angel Games- Love the Baseball "Spirit"

Cheese dogs and french fries

Wicked

Reading on the beach

Running on the strand

Going to breakfast at Ruby's

Playing Tennis

Goofing off

Talking with my cousins

Playing in the Sand

Eating

Getting lost and having a breakdown in HOLLYWOOD

Laughing

I am excited for the many more beach activites to come!

California Here I Come...

2008-06-25T15:27:00.003-06:00

So I am officially so bored with blogging, I am so bad at. I have lost all enthusiasm. But I am going to stay positive and continue on. I have almost had my blog for a year, WOW! So much has happened in that short amount of time.
So on Saturday morning I fly to Newport Beach, California for a week of relaxation and fun. I honestly can't wait. I get the chills just thinking about it! LOL! While we are there we are going to go and see Wicked and I am freaking out I am so excited. I am also really excited to go running, I have been training for a 1/2 marathon and I have really become fond of running so I think running on the beach will be a nice treat. Wow how many times can I say running in one sentence, I know that is bad grammer but it is my blog, grammer rules do not apply!
I will have lots of fun pictures to post when I get home so stay tuned.
I would officially like to announce that I have been accepted to the U of U and I am going back to school in August. I really am so so so so excited to go back to school. I wonder if my mom will buy me new school clothes for my first day, JK! I have my associates degree but I know the importance of getting an education so I have decided to go and get my bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I have always wanted to be a school teacher so I have decided to follow my dreams.
Life has been pretty hectic, but life is good. Aron is doing well, he has a full on beard and it kind of creeps me out. LOL! I am begging him to shave it before he comes home! I am such a mean wife.
Aron has a big birthday coming up next Sunday so all of you blog readers go onto his blog on July 6th and wish him a Happy Birthday. He is under my blogging buddies under SSG. Happy Birthday Aron, you are seriously the best thing EVER!
Thank you to all of those who still read my blog even though I never post anything new. Well I am off to the beach to spend time with all my awesome cousins, aunts, uncles, sisters, brother, mom, dad and grandma. Aron wish you could come! I miss you!

What? Aron Can Grow a Beard...

2008-06-02T23:12:00.001-06:00

I just wanted to post a picture to show everyone that A-ron really can grow a beard. He proved me wrong. He looks great all scruffy and hairy! LOL! Babe I am really proud of your beard growing skills keep it up!

Make a Wish, and I have stopped counting...

2008-06-02T22:39:00.007-06:00

So my birthday was on May 23rd but I am now just posting about it. I seriously had such a fabulous day! I woke up and went to my mom's house and had breakfast with Parker, Jessie, Mindi, Mom and Whitney. Then I went to work and Mindi brought me lunch during my break and then that night we went to Indiana Jones (stupid) and then to dinner.Even though the movie was silly we still had a great time. We had free tickets and free popcorn, can't beat that. Everyone made my day so special and everyone bought me such great things, I felt so loved and special. I really had such a great day! I am the big 22! It was hard not having Aron here to celebrate with me but other that that my day was just great.

My presents-

TankTop

Jacket

Purse

Rockband game

Beach Towels

Swim Suit

Flip Flops

John Mayer tickets

Balloons

Gift Cards- Kohls and Barnes and Nobles

Money- Which I bought clothes, of course!

Rod Iron Decoration purse- So cute! My little bro bought that for me. It was filled with a picture frame, kitchen towels, candle, and American themed items. So great!

Web Cam- Jess bought me a web cam which has been so fun to see Aron. Such a thought ful gift.

So see there you have it my family was so good to me! The whole day I was in awe of how lucky and blessed I am to have such a great family.My whole birthday weekend was so fun. Saturday I went to Gateway to eat lunch with my super awesome aunt and grandma. Then Mindi and I shopped and bought some cute things. Later that night my cousins were performing at the Assembly Hall downtown so I went to that and enjoyed some really great music. Oh and I also did not have to work on Monday so it was a long weekend full of many fun and great activities. Thanks to everyone for being so great to me. I really appreciate it.

It has been a really busy month for me! I am glad that I finally sat down and updated my blog, mostly for Aron but I did it finally.

Oh and I stopped counting because it has been such a long time since I updated my blog. Lets just say Aron gets home in a long time.

306-286 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home and What Aron Has Been Up To...

2008-05-14T12:34:00.005-06:00

Where am I? I want to be home with my super cool wife! LOL
I am such a stud!
Can't you see my super long beard?
This is my cool gun!

So Aron is in Afghanistan as we speak and he is sleeping soundly I hope! He is about 10.5 hours ahead of us. It is super weird to think that I am sleeping when he is awake and I am working while he is sleeping. I am doing just dandy. I have been just staying busy! I am still trying to run a lot still, but I need to go early in the mornings because nights always get so busy, but honestly who wants to wake up at 5:30 AM not me! It is my birthday a week from Friday so that is something exciting to look forward to. Aron already gave me my birthday present he bought me John Mayer concert tickets and I get to take Ali, Jessie and Mindi. I am excited. I have such a great hubby!

I hope all you Mother's had a great Mother's Day! I had a fabulous day, I am not a mother yet but Aron did send me a Mother's Day gift he sent me P.S. I love you the movie and when I opened it I could not help but cry. I really like that movie besides the fact that you cry for two hours straight but oh well it is cute. I enjoyed hanging out with my family on Mother's Day! We had a super yummy dinner, we seriously had so much food! Then I went to my in-laws for some more fun and then to my Grandma's house! It was a great day and I really tried to make Mother's Day matter for my mom because she is the neatest lady in the whole wide world. I love her! I also like what Thomas S. Monson once said in a talk, "God could not be everywhere, so he created Mothers." How perfect is that statement?

Aron sent me some self portraits of himself and I wanted to post them so everyone can see that Aron can really grow a beard! LOL! NOT! Sorry babe! Well I sure do miss my hubby but like everyone says it will go fast, we will see! Sorry my thoughts are all over the place I have a really hard time writing, but maybe someday I will be better. I hope you all have a wonderful day!

So Funny

2008-05-07T12:49:00.003-06:00

Saw this off of someone else's blog and I thought it was really funny, thought I would post it.

Time Flies When you are Having Fun, 306-301 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home

2008-04-29T10:43:00.007-06:00

April 23rd-April 27th were the best days ever! I realized how happy and easy life seems when A-ron is home. Life was splendid and I was so happy and had no complaints.

I picked A-ron up at the Airport on Wednesday at 8:00 and we drove straight thru to St. George. When we got in the car we exchanged birthday presents since we will not be able to be with each other. If you see the pictures above I made A-ron a quilt. Thanks to my cousin Jenny for helping me, she is the best. As we were driving we noticed that off the freeway in Washington right before St. George there was an In and Out burger we were super excited. Like anything could make our weekend any better. Well In and Out just opened last Tuesday and A-ron and I ate there twice! Lets just say eating healthy got thrown out the window this last weekend. Back to exercising this week! BORING!

Thursday morning we ate at Bear Paw for breakfast, ran errands, sat at the pool ( I got super sun burnt, but it felt so nice to actually feel warmth), we went to Samarai 21 for dinner and then the nice wife I am I went and saw Prom Night. It was super scary and I hated it but A-ron really wanted to see it. Then we went back to the condo and went and sat in the hot tub.

Friday we woke up I took A-ron for a run, since A-ron has left I have been running alot it is a huge stress relief for me, but lets just say I might have kicked his butt! HA HA JK! Then we went to In and Out Burger and took up our food to this little hike area for a picnic and then we walked around. We then went and rented Juno and we watched that when we got home. That night we ate at the Pizza Factory for dinner and then we went to the temple and visiting center. We went through this exhibit titled God's plan for the family, and it was really touching to me and the spirit was so strong. I am so happy to know that I am withA-ron for eternity!

Saturday we woke up and cleaned up and got ready to drive home once we got home our cute dog Toby would not leave him alone he had to be by his side the whole night. Kinda like me I would not let A-ron out of my site for the whole weekend. We went to A-ron's Grandma's house to visit her then we went to a BBQ with my family and then to A-ron's parents house. It was great times.

Sunday was the dreaded day but it came, sadly! We just relaxed and enjoyed each others company! We had a great weekend full of so much laughter and fun! So here I am today trying to get back in the swing of things. Thanks Babe for an awesome couple of days you are the bomb.com and I think the world of you! Have fun and be safe!

314-307 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home, 4 Day Pass..

2008-04-23T09:26:00.003-06:00

So lets just say that I am very excited for today! You might be asking why? Well A-ron gets home tonight at 8:00 PM for four days and I can barely contain my excitement. We are driving to St. George tonight for a couple of days and coming home Saturday afternoon and making our rounds to see family. A-ron leaves on Sunday at 3:00 PM and then I do not know the next time I will see him, so I just don't like to think about that. Can't these four days just last forever. I have been waiting for this day since the moment A-ron left on February 26th and it is finally here. You really realize how much you love someone when they are gone and I really have learned not to take for granted the things that mean the most to me. I have been working on a project for A-ron and I finally finished it last night, I can't post pictures of it yet or mention what it is. A-ron might be checking my blog while he is at the airport and I would not want to ruin the surprise.
Oh and also the countdown on my blog was wrong, it says he should have been home yesterday. Well today is the day. Well I am excited to post pictures of A-ron and I from our fun vacation to St. George. Seriously I am freaking out inside I am so excited. Is it eight yet?
Also for anyone who already did not know I have the cutest neice ever she is so fun and all I ever want to do is hold her. So fun, can't wait to have one of my own someday!

Introducing Whitney Mae

2008-04-16T23:09:00.006-06:00

Aunt Jessie and Whitney
Great Grandma and Whitney
Ali and Whitney
Gabi, Scott and Whitney
Proud Parents

Favorite Aunt Megan- LOL
Whitney and her awesome Grandma Suz

So wow today was awesome! Simply Amazing!

Whitney Mae

7 lbs 2 oz- 18.5 inches

Born: 8:33 PM

Mindi did so great! Congratultations! Can you believe that dark hair? So cute!

So now that I am looking at the pictures I did not get any close up pictures of Whitney, well I will get some better ones tomorrow! Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHITNEY! We already love you so much!

TODAY IS THE DAY and 315 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home

2008-04-16T11:00:00.004-06:00

So today is it Mindi and Danny are having their baby. Yesterday at the Doctor's he said he would enduce her today, but Mindi is having contractions on her own right now! She is getting ready to call the doctor and she will be having a baby today. I really am so excited. I will post pictures of the baby either tonight or tomorrow for all to see my cute new neice! Also I can't wait to see all her little features, like her little toes and hands. This really is just too exciting, it is like Christmas. Plus in a week I get to see A-ron wow this really is better than Christmas!

327-316 Day Left Until A-ron Gets Home, No Neice Yet...

2008-04-15T14:29:00.006-06:00

It has been a great week and a half since I last updated my blog. Life has been good and busy. I am just dying with anticipation to see A-ron in a week from tomorrow. He gets a four day pass and we are going to St. George and seriously I can't wait, I get all giddy inside. I really miss A-ron alot so to be able to see him for a couple of days will be the best gift ever. I can't wait to actually take pictures of A-ron and I together and post them instead of pictures of me, BORING!

I am also waiting anxiously to meet my new neice, Whitney. Mindi was due last Friday and no baby yet, hopefully this weekend. I can't wait to meet her. Also general conference was simply amazing, I feel so blessed to be apart of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

My favorite talk: David A Bednar

"Ask in Faith"

Three imporant things to remember about prayer.

1. Ask in Faith and Act

2. After the Trial of Our Faith

3. Not My Will, but Thine, Be Done.

Great Movie

I saw this movie last week with my mom and I really enjoyed it, I could not stop crying towards the end of the movie because I was so touched! I have always admired Emma Smith. She simply is amazing!

Hopefully next time I post I will be posting pictures of A-ron and I, oh and baby Whitney! Can't wait!

334-328 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home, favorite people..

2008-04-03T12:01:00.003-06:00

Brooke, Brittney, Madie, Marie, Jessie, Mindi, Ali, Me, & Gabi

I stole these pictures from Mindi's blog but I thought I would tell all my cousins how much I love them. I am so so blessed with such a great extended family, I realize how lucky I am every day! This picture was taken at one of Mindi's Baby Showers. Aren't all my cousins super cute? Well I think so! For all of my cousins who are not in this picture just remember you are included, wish you could have all been there.

Mindi, Mom, Me & Grandma

I love these three women so much my sister, mom and grandma plus my sister Jessie but she was not able to come to this shower. I honestly do not know what I would do without them. They are such great examples to me and have helped me through this last month with A-ron being gone. I would also like to wish my mom a HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY! It is her official birthday on April 4th but I might forget to post tomorrow, so I better do it today! I think my mom is amazing, I feel honored to have everyone tell me how much I look and act like my mom. Like mother like daughter!

Life has been pretty hectic lately for me but I am getting through it. Toby (my dog) and I have been just hanging out together sitting by the window waiting for A-ron to get home! LOL!

I am anxiously waiting for little Whitney to be born, but I still have to wait a week! Can't wait to meet her, she is one lucky girl she is going to have amazing parents.

I am super excited for conference weekend it is one of my favorite times of the year, I get to go with Danny, Mindi and Parker to conference on Sunday morning and I seriously can't wait, Pakrer (my little brother is my date). I hope you all have a great weekend!

336, 335 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home

2008-03-27T15:08:00.004-06:00

This was our Engagement Picture taken in November of 07

I was really happy with all of our engagment pictures, but this one was the winner.

At least the one that was sent to most of you with our invitations! I hope you all kept this picture, scrapbooked it, hung it up, etc. Okay just kidding! Can't believe A-ron and I have almost been married for 14 whole months! CRAZINESS!

I have this picture hanging on my desk and it just makes me happy! Whenever I am feeling down I just have to look at my STUD of a husband and I SMILE and I feel better! I really never have anything to blog about but at least I posted a picture this time! I have been kinda bad at the post a day thing, my life really is not that exciting to post that often. I am sure I could come up with creative posts, but nah!

Easter Cupcakes

2008-03-25T16:01:00.004-06:00

I made these cupcakes for Primary on Sunday! I thought that a Butterfly is such a great reminder of the resurrection of our Savior! It was great to teach the Primary kids on Sunday, they are so much fun to be around and I am so happy to be apart of such a great organization. Enjoy!

341, 340, 339, 338, 337 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home, Easter Present, Four Weeks

2008-03-25T15:47:00.003-06:00

My Beautiful, Bright, Yellow Flowers From A-ron
More Pictures for A-ron
And one more picture
The cute card that was with the flowers.

Wow, it has been four weeks since A-ron has left and I really did not even think I could get through a month and I have, I am pretty proud of my-self. I was making cupcakes on Saturday and I got a package on our doorstep it was a box full of beautiful Sunflowers from A-ron. They are beautiful, happy, Spring flowers that were perfect for Easter. It was really thoughtful of A-ron to think of me during his training and finding time to send me something, it really ment alot. I was also happy that A-ron got his package before he left to the field on Friday before Easter. I had a nice weekend spending time with family and friends. It was a weekend full of Easter things such as: dying easter eggs, family dinner, great church messages and lots of yummy treats.

I really don't think people know how much I appreciate their friendship and kindness, I feel so blessed. So thanks again to all my family and friends for being so good to me! Easter is such a great time to reflect on our Savior! I am getting really excited for conference and I can't wait to be filled with great messages from our apostles and propeht. I hope everyone had a great weekend!

343, 342 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home, Happy Spring

2008-03-20T09:23:00.002-06:00

So today is the first day of Spring and of course it is raining, perfect!

I hope everyone has a Happy First Day of Spring and a

Happy Easter!

347, 346, 345, 344 Days Until A-ron Gets Home, Three Weeks, and Happy St. Patrick's Day

2008-03-18T09:53:00.003-06:00

A-ron has been gone for three weeks, yippy! Just about 4 more weeks until I get to see him for a couple of days. Life has been great just keeping busy. I hope everyone had a Happy St. Patrick's Day, I totally forgot to wear green. Good thing lots of others who I work with forgot as well. No one got pinched! Just thought I would do a quick little update.

350,349, 348 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home... The Countdown Continues

2008-03-14T09:12:00.004-06:00

It feels so great to know that I am out of the fifties and into the forties, every day is one day closer until I get to see A-ron in April. He comes home on April 23rd at about 8:00 PM and he leaves Sunday, April 27th at 3:00 PM. We are going to St. George for the weekend to get away and just relax and have fun. I really can't wait.

So last night when I was talking to A-ron he insisted that I go to the store to buy one of my favorite movies "Dan in Real Life," I really enjoy this movie and I think I could watch it over and over again. I watched it last night! I recommend it to anyone who has not seen it! Great movie.
This Saturday will be the third Saturday in a row where Mindi has had a baby shower, I love knowing that my Saturday's are busy! Then after that I am going shopping in Park City with some friends of my from the ward. How great is that? I am pretty excited! All I have to say is TGIF, Thank Goodness It is Friday!

Werid Comment...

2008-03-11T09:57:00.002-06:00

So I keep getting these comments from Akinogal said... and underneath the comment is says "She here," etc. Kinda weird, does anyone know what this is? I never click on it just in case something CRAZY pops up! Well if anyone knows let me know! Thanks.

Baby Whitney's Bathing Suit

2008-03-11T09:50:00.002-06:00

Here is Whitney's first bathing suit. It is the cutest thing ever, my cousin Sara and Aunt Elaine gave it to her. I had to post a picture because it is so precious.

She will be looking good at Newport Beach in July!

354,353,352,351 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home and Two Weeks

2008-03-11T09:35:00.002-06:00

Well I am back after about three days, I have been slacking on my countdown. LOL! Well today marks two weeks and it feels good to have the first two weeks done. It did not go fast but it still is nice to know that I got through it. It was a great weekend full of fun activities. Saturday Mindi had another baby shower at my Grandma Lindsey's house in centerville and it was so fun and she got lots of great things. The silly person that I am I left my coat in Centerville with my keys inside the pocket, this is the second time I have left my coat somewhere were the drive was longer than 15 minutes away. I also had my spare in my coat pocket as well. When am I going to learn my lesson?The nice Aunt that I have she met me half way and I was able to get my keys and coat. Thanks Mom for driving me back and thanks to my Aunt for meeting me half way. That is just a funny story for everyone. The really funny part about this story is earlier that morning my mom drove to Alpine for a wedding ceremony at the Timpanoges Temple then she had to drive home and take us to Centerville for the shower then we drove back to Alpine for the reception after the shower and then I forgot my keys so she had to drive me back up North to pick them up. So my Mom really was in the car for most of the day! Kinda funny! After the shower, reception and picking up my keys I was able to hang out with one of nicest people I know. She is a lady in my ward and I serve with her in the Primary Presidency we hung out because her husband was out of town and mine is too. LOL! (Like everyone did not already know that) So I picked up some Cafe Rio for dinner and we played with her kids, watched a movie and talked. I am so glad that I have great friends to occupy my time while A-ron is gone. Thanks Becca! Well that was my weekend, and last night Mindi had her 3rd baby shower and it was great times. She got the cutest bathing suit for little Whitney. Sorry for the lack of pictures! Thanks to all of those who leave comments, I live for comments they are so fun!

356, 355 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home and Olive Garden

2008-03-07T10:45:00.002-07:00

Last night I was able to go to dinner with two of my favorite people, Chelsea and Brekke. When we were in Highschool we would always go to Olive Garden at least once a month so we decided to drive down to Provo to meet Brekke at the Olive Garden. It is funny cause on our way home Chelsea and I were talking and we came to the conclusion that neither of us really like Olive Garden but we go there because it is tradition, so maybe next time we will break tradition and go somewhere new and exciting. We had a great night, catching up on life and enjoying each others company. I love it when you laugh so hard your tummy hurts, well that is how I felt. I really needed that last night, it helped me get through a tough day. I am so so so happy I have Chelsea and Brekke as friends, they are so sweet and fun! It was a great night, full of wonderful memories!

This weekend Mindi has another baby shower, which I am really excited for! Tonight I am going to my Grandma's house to help her with Mindi's shower on Monday. I love my Grandma she is so sweet she called me on Wednesday and told me not to eat before I came up because she was making me dinner, how thoughtful! Well it should be a great weekend. I live for the weekends, they go too fast!

357 Days Until A-ron Gets Home and Package

2008-03-05T09:05:00.005-07:00

Here is the package I sent to Aaron this last week.

Each candy represents a reason why I miss A-ron

A journal, stamps, and paper.

(My super awesome Aunt bought this stuff for A-ron)

Oh there are so many "rees"ens why I miss you!

I miss "skor"ing big with you! Wink, Wink

I miss how you can always make me "Snicker!"

"M"egan "M"isses you because...

Your "Whoppin" sense of humor!

"York" sensational ability to be postive all the time!

I miss your "kissable" lips!

A-ron got his package in the mail yesterday and I was so excited that he finally got it. I love sending and writing letters to A-ron, it is so fun! A-ron did tell me that he shared some of his candy with his friends, what a nice guy! A-ron got a day off yesterday and he was able to go and visit Seatlle, he had lots of fun and said that Seattle was beautiful.

The Next DaVinci

2008-03-04T11:43:00.004-07:00

So last night after the gym I went to my mom's house to help her babysit for like an hour. The family that my mom babysat is the cutest. The little boy drew A-ron and I the cutest pictures. I just love little kids, they are so fun and they are so creative. I think we might have a future DaVinci on our hands.

358 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home, Baby Shower, and More

2008-03-04T11:21:00.010-07:00

I am happy to announce that it has been one week since A-ron left, I am not going to lie it has been the longest week ever. WOW! It has been busy so that is always good. Mindi had her first baby shower on Saturday. Rochelle and I threw her a ward shower, it was very fun and the food was yummy. We have such an awesome ward full of great women, I am so glad that I have been able to make such great friends. They have all been so supportive and have really helped me through this last week. Mindi got a lot of great things, and I am so excited to meet my little neice.

These next set of pictures are for Jen Bird, thank you so much for the directions on how to make them.

Balloons & Party Favors

Candy Jar

This is the invitation I made for our ward shower. You would not be able to tell from the invitation that Mindi is having a "girl" but she is. Her nursery colors are yellow, brown and blue. Saturday I also was able to go up to my Grandma L's house to go and visit my Grandpa's grave site, it has been a year since he passed away. Then we went to dinner with my grandma, aunt and cousins. It was so fun and it is always good to see everyone and catch up. I have the best family!

A-ron update:

A-ron is doing well and appreciates everyone's support and prayers. If you want more details on what he is up to he updated his blog, check it out. I think he is pretty funny!

361, 360, 359 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home

2008-03-03T14:41:00.002-07:00

Just a quick up date to remind everyone when A-ron gets home! LOL! I will blog about the weekend when I have more time.

362 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home...And My Man

2008-02-29T09:20:00.012-07:00

You are all going to get sick of hearing from me all the time, but this is my form of a journal.

I was tagged so lets get to know "MY MAN"

My Man wearing PINK!

Rules: Answer and re-post the following questions about the man in your life.

What is his full name? Aaron Ty Hilton

How long have you been married? 1 year 3 weeks and 5 days, and it has gone by so fast.

How long did you date? A-ron and I went on our first date August 5th {Tim McGraw and Faith Hill concert} and we kinda hung out for about a month and a half. We dated seriously for 3 weeks and then we were engaged. It was fast but it felt so right! We were engaged on Friday, October 13th. {Friday the 13th} We were married February 3, 2007.

Who eats more sweets? Oh wow I have the biggest sweet tooth, A-ron tells me that all the time. I just love "Smarties"which our full of sugar. So that one would have to be me!

Who said I love you first? A-ron would say "I think I am falling in love with you" to test the water to see what I would do, so I was the first one to official say "I love you." From that moment on we have been all smiles.

How old is he? 23

Who is taller? A-ron

Who is smarter? Well A-ron has his strengths in certain subjects and I have my strengths in certain subjects. I hate to say this but I think he is smarter

Who can sing better? A-ron for sure, I have a terrible voice.

Who does the laundry? I do the laundry. I do not mind putting the laundry in the washer and dryer but I hate folding it, but the good wife that I am I do it.

Who pays the bills? A-ron pays most of the bills, and I pay for some.

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? A-ron and Toby.

Who mows the lawn? A-ron mows the lawn and he does a great job. He likes to come up with cool designs.

Who cooks dinner? A-ron cooks alot he is great in the kitchen. I cook somethimes, I like to make the cakes and cookies. Mostly dessert stuff, now can you tell that I have the sweet tooth.

Who drives? A-ron drives, but for the next year I will be the one doing the driving.

Who is more stubborn? A-ron is so stubborn, our friend Missy calls him a "Stubborn Mule"LOL

Who kissed who first? A-ron kissed me. It is kinda a funny story. I had just gotten back from Jackson Hole and A-ron had just gotten back from Arizona. While on our little vacations A-ron told me that he bought me something, so ofcourse I was thinking to my-self that I needed to get him something. I really could not think of anything so I thought that my gift would be a kiss. We had not kissed yet, and A-ron was so patient with me. So the night we hung out he brought the gift he bought me to my house which was my favorite cheesecake from the "Cheesecake Factory" he brought it all the way home from Arizona. It was so thoughtful. So when we were saying goodbye we gave each other a little peck. It was amazing, lets just say sparks flew!

Who asked who out? He did.

Who proposed? A-ron. I was so surprised and it was such a wonderful day!

Who has more siblings? I have 3, and A-ron has more.

Who wears the pants? We both wear pants, but A-ron and I walk shoulder to shoulder.

Well that is "My American Soldier"

I tag Mindi, Kari Hart, Janna, Carin, and Missy Burton.

If you have already done this one than no need to do it again. Or if you are "tagged" out and sick of doing them than I totally understand I know that your Men in your life are great. Have fun!

363 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home

2008-02-28T10:57:00.007-07:00

{My American Soldier}
Good-Bye SSG Hilton
Just a little side note, In the pictures you can tell I did not rub my make up in very well.
Here are the pictures from February 26th 2008. Farewell SSG Hilton

I just thought this little boy was just the cutest! Waving Farewell to his Daddy!

KISSES, KISSES

We are doing our "handshake"

And he is off!

Thank you again to everyone's support and prayers!

364 Days Left Until A-ron Gets Home

2008-02-27T15:57:00.003-07:00

One day at a time! I wanted to post an article about A-ron's deployment. So here it is. Today has been pretty good I have been so busy with work I have not had time to even think about how I am feeling. I really could not sleep last night it was so hard, I kept having nightmares and would wake up and panic, luckily my sister Jessie spent the night with me and that really helped. I know that with a little bit of "Faith" I will begin to feel a little bit better.

So my motto for this year is

{One Day At a Time}

Hundreds of Utah soldiers begin 12-month deployment
February 26th, 2008 @ 11:58am
Tom Callan and Nicole Gonzales reporting

Approximately 300 soldiers from the Utah National Guard's 142nd Military Intelligence Battalion left Utah this morning to begin a 12-month deployment. Members will be the only military intelligence battalion serving in Afghanistan.
This battalion is one of the more experienced we've seen leave the Utah Air National Guard Base. More than half of the soldiers have been on an overseas mission before, and some have even been deployed three to four times. Regardless of experience, it's always hard on the families.
Sheny Allen said goodbye to her husband this morning. "We tried not to really think about it but explained to our kids what's going on, and just that he's going over for a good reason and helping the people over in Afghanistan," said Allen.
These soldiers have known about this mission to Afghanistan since last summer. Capt. John Martinez, with the Utah Army National Guard, said the area is definitely growing more dangerous, and that's why his battalion has so many different disciplines of intelligence. Martinez said, "Military intelligence, we can do everything, so there's guys that do signal intelligence, imagery intelligence, just different stuff."
Others say their main mission is to seek information peacefully from locals with the help of interpreters. Sgt. Ron Hill says, "Essentially we just talk to the local people, build up a lot of rapport with them, and then we hope that they trust us enough to let us know before anything happens."
"We're going to go over and try and win the hearts and the minds of the people. That's what we're training for: knowing how to talk to people, understand their culture, hopefully help them understand our culture a little bit and if at all possible, save some lives," said Spc. Daniel Russo.
Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman expressed how proud he is of this battalion. "You're doing something that is the most important thing that any of us can do in life," Huntsman said. "When we're at the end of journey of life the only thing that we're remembered by is service."
The soldiers are on their way to Ft. Lewis, Wash. They will spend about two months in Washington to receive additional training before heading to Afghanistan.
While in Afghanistan, the 142nd will help the 101st Airborne Division and will conduct a variety of intelligence missions.

365 Days Left Before A-ron Gets Home..

2008-02-26T17:06:00.003-07:00

Yes I am counting down the days until A-ron gets home. I want to keep a good journal while A-ron is gone, so here I go. So today the journey begins. One day at a time.

Good Luck SSG Hilton, I love and support you!

What A-ron and I did before he left...

2008-02-26T16:35:00.003-07:00

{A-ron and I jammin out}

So the time has come and A-ron has begun his one year deployment. We sent him off this morning at 10:30, I have some great pictures to post I just have not uploaded them to the computer yet. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I thought I would never stop crying, but luckily I have. It has been the most incredible couple of weeks being with A-ron we have been trying to do all our favorite things crammed into a week, but we did it all and it was so much fun.

Fantastic Friday night action. A-ron and I went to dinner with our good friends Jed and Missy, we went to Wingers which was one of the place A-ron wanted to eat at before he left. We enjoyed dinner, laughed and really had a wonderful time. After dinner we went and rented a movie because we were going to have a SLUMBER PARTY with Jed and Missy at their place. Our dog even got to come and party with their dog Rudy. We were like teenagers again laughing, and staying up late. Saturday morning Jed and Missy made us a wonderful breakfast. We had a great time. Thanks Jed and Missy.

Splendid Saturday Action. Saturday was great A-ron and I were able to go to the temple which I am so happy we did the spirit was so strong, and it was nice to be in the temple with my eternal companion. I really think that is what is getting me through this because I know that this year is just a glimpse of the time we have together, because we have eternity. I can handle a year! Right? Well after the temple we had a few things we needed to get done before he left, like the dreaded taxes. Not fun. That night we went to A-ron's grandma's house so his father could give him a priesthood blessing. It was such an awesome night and we enjoyed every minute. Oh and did I mention that A-ron wanted McDonalds for dinner, so I had a kids meal.

Super Sunday Action. Of course we went to church which was great being able to sit by my husband during the meeting. After church A-ron and I really wanted to get one last Sunday night nap in, those our the best naps. My mother made a wonderful dinner for us and A-ron was able to give me such a remarkable blessing. I feel so lucky to have a husband who is a worthy priesthood holder. Can you tell that I love him so much? We also got some rockband in and went to my Grandma's house so we could see my family and play ping-pong. Ya A-ron won. It was such a great weekend, I enjoyed every minute with A-ron. We did not let each other out of site.

So he is in Washingtion at the moment and I will post some pictures from this morning. It is a little hard at the moment to write about it, I am kinda a mess. I know that I am going to learn alot from this and grow stronger. Thank you to everyone and their support. I have the best family and friends.

Tag Your It!

2008-02-08T16:37:00.000-07:00

I have been tagged a couple of times so I will do this one first and the other one in a couple of days!

1. What was the best thing you cooked last week?Well if you consider peanut butter and jelly sandwiches cooking then that would be the best thing I cooked.
2. If money, time and babysitting were no object, where would you go and with who?Oh there are so many places I want to go, I would say a trip to Europe, a cruise, New York, Disneyland and of course I would want to go with Aaron and family. Lets just say I would go everywhere because money would be no object. I would travel the world!
3. When was the last time you cried?I cried on Wednesday, I am a little emotional these days with Aaron leaving.
4.- Five things you were doing 10 years ago?Lets see I was 11 so going to school, going to the beach house, dancing, playing with soccer, and trying to be cool.
5 - Five things you were doing 5 years ago?Five years ago I was 16 so I was driving, probably fighting with Mindi LOL, dating, cheerleading, dance company, school and student government
6- Five things you were doing 1 year ago?Being a Newlywed, getting our first dog, decorating, and working.
7 - Seven of your favorite hobbies:blogging, going out to eat, scrapbooking, taking pictures, graphic design on the computer, playing the piano, decorating, shopping and that is about it.
8 - Five favorite foods:Cereal, Cafe Rio, Juice, Sour Patch Kids, PB&J sandwiches, apples, and the list really could go on and on.
9- Five places you've been:California, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon (That is more than five but really I have not been anywhere cool)
10- Five favorite memories:Getting married, going through the Temple for the first time, getting our puppy, spending time in Newport Beach with family, Grandma's every Sunday.

So I really did not read the directions very well because each thing asks for a certain amount to write about for example, seven of your favorite hobbies, well I posted whatever! I did not think to count, so sorry!

I tag Cary, Becca, Marianne, Dyana, Missy and whoever else feels like doing it!

Aronisagonegone2.blogspot.com

2008-02-07T16:38:00.000-07:00

So the tile of this post is Aaron's blog. He was super sad that he only had one comment on his post, and it was from me. I told him that no one knew that he had a blog, so a shout out to everyone... Aaron has a blog. He will tell you the only reason he has a blog is so he can keep family and friends up to date on his deployment, but I think he secretly thinks blogs are like the coolest thing ever.
Well I have a ton of pictures to post of our one year anniversary. Ya that is right Aaron and I have been married for one year, it has been the best one year of my life. We had the best weekend and Aaron bought me something that I have wanted for a really long time! I can't ruin the surprise, I will post pictures of what he gave me. He bought me stuff that will give me something to do while he is gone, he is trying to create hobbies for me. WORDS can't describe how lucky I am to have Aaron as my husband, man I feel so blessed.
Also the army was nice enough to give Aaron Friday and Saturday off last week so we were able to go to Anniversary Inn, Cheesecake Factory, and run errands together. It was AMAZING! Well I will post more details later, I know pictures are way more fun to look at than reading my posts. Oh and I bought my niece her first pairs of shoes, (I bought her two pairs) oh being an aunt is already the best!

REMINDER- CHECK AARON'S BLOG AND LEAVE HIM A COMMENT. LOL!

OH AND HAPPY FEBRUARY EVERYONE! I SURE HOPE IT STOPS SNOWING!

Gordon B. Hinckley

2008-01-28T08:59:00.001-07:00

1910-2008

Gordon B. Hinckley, what a wonderful man. You can't help but smile when you think of our beloved prophet.

Aaron and I were playing a card game when I got a text message from my brother-in-law informing us that Gordon B. Hinckley passed away at the age of 97. At first I was kind of shocked, and then as we watched the news I realized that he really had passed away. What a legacy Gordon B. Hinckley left behind, he truly was a remarkable man and he did so much for the church. I started remembering the fireside I attended when I was younger when he introduced the 6 B's, and how that talk changed my life. All of his talks he gave inspired me in one way or another. I feel so lucky to know that death is not the end and that it is a beginning to a whole new life. What a great reunion it was for Gordon B. Hinckley to be reunited with his wife, Marjorie. I am so thankful that families can be together forever.

I am so blessed to know that Gordon B. Hinckley was a true prophet of God and I am so grateful that I was able to listen to so many of his talks for so many years at General Conferences, Firesides, etc.

Words really can't describe the impact Gordon B. Hinckley had on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints and also in my life. He was really just the sweetest old man, so full of life and spunk. He will always be such a great example to me.

I am an American Soldier (Tribute to Aaron)

2008-01-22T10:50:00.000-07:00

I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States
and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.

I just wanted to take a minute and thank my husband for serving for our country so that I can live in a free land. I want him to know that I support him 100%, even though this is the hardest thing I have ever had to do, I will stand by him through thick and thin. Aaron started training today and man it was really tough to say goodbye to him this morning. I know this next month he will be able to come home some nights and others he will need to stay at Camp Williams, but it was still really hard. He will be working Monday-Sunday from 7:00AM to about 6:00 PM. Aaron never complains about not having a day off, being too tired, or wishing he did not have to work, he goes every day for each and every one of us. He knows that he is fighting for our freedoms. I admire that about Aaron he is so strong and he never complains, it has taught me a great lesson.He is an amazing man and I am honored to call him my husband. These last couple of days have been extremely hard for me. Everytime I think about Aaron leaving I start to cry, I know that my Heavenly Father will help me through this year and he has already made me stonger.

I just wanted to write down what I have been feeling lately so as the time goes by I will see that it will get easier. I know lots of people who have had to send off husbands, wives, dads, cousins, friends, etc so it is nice to know that I am not the only one going through this.

I want to thank all my friends and family for all their love and support through these last couple of weeks.

I threw Aaron a party on Saturday and it went really well, we have the best family and friends I will post pictures soon. Thank you to all of those who helped with the party, it would have not been the same without your help.It was awesome.

Thank you Aaron for serving our country. I love you so much you are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I am going to miss you tons and tons. You are an INCERDIBLE AMERICAN SOLDIER!

Blast From the Past

2008-01-16T23:31:00.001-07:00

Bowling

Halloween 2006
Pictures in the Canyon- 2006
The day Aaron & I got engaged- 10/13/06 (It was Friday the 13th)
Beautiful Roses
Halloween 2006
Halloween 2006

Pictures in Canyon
Pictures in Canyon
Pictures in Canyon - Piggy back ride
Pictures in Canyon

Gardner Village

Before a BYU game
The night Aaron asked my Dad if he could marry me!
The night Aaron asked my Dad if he could marry me! Just hangin out!
Pictures in the Canyon!

I just wanted to post some pictures from when Aaron and I were engaged and dating.

How cute! LOL

Has Christmas already come and gone...

2008-01-16T22:28:00.000-07:00

What did you get? Yum, Beef Jerky
Clippers, YES!
Aaron & Me- Christmas morning, I got a basketful of awesome scrap booking things
Aaron & Grandma Hilton
I made these jars for my Grandma's for Christmas

I made these little party favors for Thanksgiving
Me and Brooke- Zoo lights
Me & Aaron
Me & Toby- It was take your pets to meet Santa day at the Fashion Place mall
Chelsea, Michelle, Marianne, Megan and Erika- Dinner at Gateway

Here is our Christmas Tree- It was so fun to decorate my first tree.

Here is our Christmas Tree- "Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree"

So this post is long, long, overdue! So I will start with Christmas and see where this post leads me! I am trying to get a post in before Valentine's day, man where does the time go. This might be a little overwheliming trying to update everything that has happended in the last month. I have no excuse for my neglect on our blog, I just have too much fun looking at everyone else's blog. So tonight is the night to update.

Our Holiday's were incredible, I enjoyed every minute of it. I also loved all the nice presents I received. Our parents spoiled us! I love Christmas, I love driving down the road and seeing everyone's festive lights, and I love reflecting on the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. We spent lots of time with family, it was awhile ago so now I can't remember every detail. We went to Gateway with my College roommates in December with our husbands. We went to California Pizza Kitchen which was really yummy, and we had a great time with our friends. I feel so blessed to have such great friends, I laugh so hard when I am with them. It is always good times.

In December we also went to the Hogle Zoo with Nate, Brooke (my super cute cousin), Katie and Dan. The Hogle Zoo had Christmas light displays this year. It was pretty clever, it just might be a new tradition. I also got to see the white Alligator, which was really neat.

On New Years Eve we went to Snowbird to watch some fireworks and drink some hot chocolate, we went with Zach and Chelsea. It was really fun, after that we came back to our place and played some rock band, watched a movie and tried not to fall asleep before midnight. I think I might have had a little cat nap during the movie. It was a great start to a great new year!

7 highlights in 07

1. Sealed for all time and eternity to my husband Aaron- ( It has almost been a year since I got married) CRAZY!

2. Going through the temple.

3. Getting our awesome dog Toby

4. Going on our first annual Lake Powell Trip

5. Finding out that I am going to be an Aunt

6. Halloween Party with our friends

7. Being able to spend every day (almost) with my hubby Aaron.

2007 was so great, I have so many things to be grateful for. I am excited to make 2008 great. Oh and one of my new year resolutions is no soda pop, I have gone three weeks without it. YIPPY! I am sorry this post is so jumpy and all over the place, my thoughts just are not organized. I think that covers most of December and some of January. So now lets go to present day.

Present Day

Aaron is getting ready to leave in about a month so I am just preparing for him to leave. It is getting really hard knowing he will not be home for a year, but I know that my Heavenly Father is helping me to be strong. I just got a new calling which I love, so I know that will keep me busy. I am throwing Aaron a going away party on Saturday, January 19th so that has been occupying my time this last week, I have just been stressin about food, decorations, how many people will be coming, and the list goes on and on. So I will post pictures of Aaron's party this coming week. Also this week I had book club, which I look forward to every month, because I just love the ladies in my ward they are all such great example. The book we just got done reading is: "Prize Winner of Defiane,Ohio" It was a very good book. Last Sunday Aaron and I went to my Aunt Cyndi's house to see my Aunt & Uncle before they leave on their mission to Figi. It was fun to see family that I haven't seen for awhile, it is always nice to catch up. It was a very nice Sunday, we have 9:00 church now and I love it! Overall this week has been great! I think that is all for tonight. Oh Aaron did get a new I-pod Touch so he has been pretty occupied with that this week. Technology is crazy, this little thing can do everything.

Life could not be any better.

Boring Blogger...

2007-12-07T09:09:00.001-07:00

Okay so I have been such a boring blogger, or I guess you could say just lazy. I have wanted to post pictures but I keep forgetting to re-charge my camera, but I am hoping tonight I will remember to re-charge it and post some pictures. I have had such a fun couple of weeks, it has been full of lots of family time. Thanksgiving was seriously awesome, the whole weekend was amazing. We had Thanksgiving at Aaron's Grandma's house and it was so yummy, my mother-in-law makes the best mashed potatoes. I can't believe how lucky I am to have such great family, I truly am blessed with the best husband (Seriously the best), family, and friends. I have been pondering alot lately about how grateful I am that I am part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, it is so great to be apart of something that is so true and real.
Well since Thanksgiving Aaron and I have been busy with Christmas shopping, Christmas Sweater Party's, family get togethers, pary's and playing Rock Band. It has been a really busy December but so much fun. We loved the big Snow Storm last Saturday it was really pretty and very fun to play in.
Tonight Aaron and I are going with his family to a Christmas Concert at the Conference Center, and I can't wait. I love being downtown by the temple and with all the pretty christmas lights and it might even snow which would make it a fairly tale evening.
Life has been so great, Aaron and I have been married for 10 months it has flown by. It has been the best 10 months of my life, I love being married especially to Aaron.
I hope all of you who read this have a Merry Christmas and I promise I will post pictures soon.

IT IS A.....

2007-11-21T09:28:00.000-07:00

GIRL!

I am so excited Danny and Mindi are having a GIRL! How fun, Danny is telling everyone that there still is a 25% chance it is a BOY! They will name her Whitney Mae Westenskow (Whitney after my dad)! I am pretty excited. I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

GOBBLE, GOBBLE!

BOY or GIRL...

2007-11-20T11:46:00.000-07:00

BOY or GIRL?

Don't worry it is not me who is pregnant! Mindi and Danny are finding out what they are having today, and I can't wait! As soon as I know I am buying my new nephew or neice their very first outfit! How exciting! I just can't handle the suspense! Congrats again!

I know you have all be waiting in suspense..

2007-11-20T11:25:00.000-07:00

Okay so I finally decided to update my blog. Unfortunatley at the moment I am not able to post any pictures. As soon as I can, I will be sure to post for all to see. I can't believe that it is almost THANKSGIVING, time is flying by.
So Parker's team won STATE! I took pictures at the game and had all intentions to post the pictures the next day, but it has now been over a week. So now I can't even remember the score, all I know is that it was an awesome game. They won by a touch down is all I know. Maybe I will have Parker write down a play by play of the game with all the football lingo. Parker had a great game, he had an interception, and some great tackles. He plays defense, and does a really good job. The games was so intense and so much fun to be at. My mom was so excited she pretty much wet her pants, those of you who know her know that that happens alot. Don't tell her I told you! My mom is such a hoot! WAY TO GO PARKER! HUSKIES RULE!
So the game was on November 10th and since then I have been really busy with work and church callings. I made 190 Christmas cards for our Enrichment Dinner Party, they turned out really cute. I should have taken a picture, but darn it I forgot. Thank you Aaron for all your help, he is such a good ribbon cutter.
This last weekend was such a blast! Friday we stayed home and rented some movies, while we put together invitations. Saturday I made my first home made pie, it turned out really pretty. Later that night we had a THANKSGIVING party with my mom's side of the family, it was my first TURKEY DINNER of the season. It was so much fun and so so yummy. I love getting together with the fam, it is always good times.
Sunday we did the usual. We woke up and Aaron and I finished up our Primary lesson and then Aaron told me that he was not going to church because football was on, but I was not having that and he ended up coming to church. Good choice Babe! Then we went to my parents house and had a very yummy dinner, then we went to Aaron's house and played a game of BALDERDASH and SCATTERGORIES. Man Balderdash is such a great game, any game that can have you rolling on the floor in laugher is a must have. We had a ton of fun with Aaron's family, they are such a joy to be around. We are so lucky to have such great family. We also drew names for Christmas and it got me all excited, I love this time of year. I have started listening to Christmas music and it puts me in such a great mood. Well I think that is all for now! I will get pictures posted as soon as I can.

I hope you all have a really GREAT THANKSGIVING! Can't wait to spend a whole day with family, what a perfect day it will be! Have fun everyone!

Parker's Play off game

2007-11-06T14:06:00.000-07:00

Parker had a football play off game this weekend and his team won! They are going to the finals next week! It was such a great game, he is quite the athlete
#4 Parker Wettstein

I am such a PROUD big sister.

Halloween 10/31/2007

2007-11-06T13:39:00.000-07:00

Aaron and I carved pumpkins with Aaron's family on Saturday October 27th in the afternoon. Here is what we created

My Pumpkin- It says, "BOO!"

Aaron's Halo 3 pumpkin
Halloween night, Aaron in his Scary mask
Parker and Phil (My brother in law) hanging out with friends. Parker is Chuckie and Phil is the tall scary monster in a black robe. I can't believe Parker is hanging out with girls. How cute!
My Dad as Chuckie- This mask is really super creepy! YIKES

We had a really fun Halloween, we went to my parents house for dinner, then we went to Aaron's family to visit them and too look at our pumpkins. Aaron's parents house looked awesome, it was decorated so cute. Then we went to our place to hand out candy, it was so fun to see all my sunbeams. So we had a great October, I can't believe it is already November. Time is just flying by. I want it to slow down because in three short months Aaron leaves for a year, and I just do not want it to be here. I guess you could say that I am in denial. I love November it is a perfect time to reflect on all the many things I am grateful for.

Halloween Party 10/27/2007

2007-11-06T13:20:00.000-07:00

Blue man group, 80's aerobic gal, Victoria- Posh Spice

On Saturday Ocotber 27th we had an awesome Halloween Party and my friend Zak's house. Thank you to Chelsea and Meghann for all the hard work you put into throwing an awesome party. It was seriously such a blast. We played Fear Factor, which by the way the food part I threw it up. We made up skits with our costumes, carved pumpkins and ate lots of yummy food. Aaron and I won the pumpkin carving contest, and we won: a cute picture, masks and some sweet trophy's. It was "Spook" tacular!

The whole group. Alex, Zak, Meghann, Jed, Missy, Me, Aaron, Zach and Zak's cousin ( I can't remember her name) OOPS!
Me, Aaron and Masterchief (OUR PUMPKIN)- I am holding and wearing our prize for winning the contest. Yes Masterchief from HALO 3, Aaron is obsessed.
Sweet couple straight out of the 80's! I promise he is drinking Root Beer!
David Beckham and Victoria(Posh Spice)- Real names Zak and Chelsea

The night was so much fun, we had such a blast.

I know it is November 6th and I am finally posting some pictures. I am trying to get over the whole I look so fat in pictures. Well it was a great Halloween!

HaPpY hAlLoWeEn

2007-10-31T09:24:00.000-06:00

We want to wish everyone a safe and happy HALLOWEEN! We hope you all have a "SPOOK"tacular day and I am sure you will all look "BOO"tiful in your HALLOWEEN costumes. Have fun.

Happy Birthday Danny!

2007-10-26T11:14:00.000-06:00

Danny "The Birthday Boy", Mindi "The Birthday Boy's Wife"
Toby, Me, Aaron
We just wanted to wish Danny a Happy Birthday yesterday! We hope you had a great day! You are such a great brother-in-law! You always make us laugh and you always know how to have a good time. You are going to be a great daddy! Thank you for always being such a great example to us.

We had a fun night we took Danny to Zupas for his birthday and then we went to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to get an apple for dessert. I love their apples they are so yummy. I woke up in the middle of the night last night and had a midnight snack, I ate the rest of my apple. We had fun hanging out with Danny and Mindi, they seriously are the best. I can't wait to see them as parents they will rock!
This weekend is going to be so fun, we have a Halloween pary. I love Halloween it is so fun! We still do not know what we are going to be, but I will post pictures. If they are cute! I have a hard time posting pictures, because I always look goofy!
We hope everyone has a "Spook"tacular weekend and Halloween!

I have been TAGGED! YIKES

2007-10-24T14:12:00.000-06:00

I've been tagged, so here it goes!The rules: Player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves, At the end of the post, player then tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and posts a comment letting them know they've been tagged and asking them to read our blog for the rules.
Well when I looked at Tanya's blog and I realized I had been tagged I was really nervous. I had no idea what to list! I will give it a shot!

1. I was a contestant on the PRICE is RIGHT, I won a fridge, hair straightner, and a blender. The hair straightner and blender do not work very well, I think I had to end up throwing them away. It is kind of funny, I had the chance to win a Mini Van, but lost the game, so obviously I was not driving home in style. My friends from SUU used to call me "mom" at college because I was always cleaning up and decorating. They always imagined me being a soccer mom driving around a mini van, sorry guys your dream has not come true yet! My friends also use to always tell me that they I reminded them of a Refrigerator because I would always eat everyone's left overs. So each of my prizes had a unique significance to me.
2. I love weddings, I love everything thing about them. They are so magical! Ever since I was a little girl I would make my friends look through wedding magazines with me when they would come over. I was obsessed. My dream occupation would have to be a wedding designer, I love decorating, putting flowers together, I even signed up for a cake decorating class. I am not very good I just enjoy doing things like that.
3. When I was little I hated having any bumps in my hair. I would stay home from school if I had a bump in my hair! My mom would lock me out of the house and I would pound on the door yelling "MOM, I can't got to school with bumps in my hair, I HATE YOU, let me in" terrible! What comes around goes around, right?
4. I can't go to bed if there is dishes in the sink, laundry to be folded, or anything that is not put away. I like things neat and in order.
5. I still sleep with my baby blanket, I can't go anywhere without it.
6. One fact for sure, is that I love my husband so much! I am so proud of him and I really am so blessed to have him in my life. He has made me a better person.

Okay that was not that bad! I just did not know what to say, I am not very exciting. When I am put on the spot I can't ever remember anything.
So I am going to tag Erika, Marianne, Ledah, Kathy, and Jen! Sorry guys!

VICTORY!

2007-10-18T13:35:00.001-06:00

I figured out what was wrong with my computer, I downloaded a free anti-viru software and cleaned up my computer. I can keep doing fun things on my blog! Positive thinking WORKS!

My Moment of WeAkNeSs

2007-10-18T12:31:00.000-06:00

So I have been trying really hard to eat healthy, I am sick of always feeling FAT, I know poor Me! HA HA! Well during my lunch break I went to Harmons to pick up some groceries and as I was pulling out I smelt a whiff of Crown Burger. I kept saying, "No I should not be eating fast food," I caved in and ended up at the drive thru at Crown Burger (I do not know how I got there).

Man was it good! I really enjoyed every minute! Well maybe I need to try a little harder, just a little! I will just need to go on a longer walk tomorrow morning.

Well I should be done posting for the day!

Happy 19th Birthday Jessie!

2007-10-18T12:02:00.000-06:00

So yesterday, I was too occupied with the fact that my blog would not let me delete anything, post anything, or upload images I forgot to wish my little sister Happy Birthday. It is okay if I am a day late, because it is her birthday week! Well Jessie is seriously my constant entertainment, she makes me laugh so much. I know it is not hard to make me laugh, but she gets me going like no one else can.(except Aaron he is hilarious) She is one-of-a-kind! So HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I hope you had the greatest day.
On Tuesday night we met at the mall to go shopping for her birthday and she refused to let us buy her clothes because it was too boring of a present, but she caved in and let us buy her some clothes. Come on who would not want clothes! She wanted my sister Mindi to buy her one of those drink fountains where you can pour punch in the bowl and then the punch comes out like a waterfall, okay I am not a writer and I do not know how to explain it. Anyway, so funny, Mindi could not track one down. We ended up at Old Navy after the mall, and it was my Mom, Mindi, Jessie and me and we had so much fun. My mom said she would buy us something for ten dollars, so I went searching for the best deal. I went home with two items, what a bargain shopper! Mindi ended up making my mom buy her something for $20, we know who the favorite is! JK! While we were checking out, I got a phone call from a lady in my ward reminding me of the enrichment meeting we had that night, I paniced and said I would be there in 15 minutes. That is not like me to forget something like that, I love being in enrichment it has been so fun getting to know the ladies in my ward. I love my ward, it is full of awesome people! I feel so blessed!
Well for Jessie's birthday we went to Winger's for the 5th year in a row! Jessie does not like to break tradition. We had so much fun! While we were eating Jessie's boyfriends Mom came to drop off her present from Jason (who is on a mission) he had his mom put together a dozen roses in a vase and one fake one. The card said, "I will love you until the last rose dies," which will be never since it is fake and can't die, maybe a little dusty. She started to cry and then she looked at me and I started to cry! It was so weird, it took two seconds for a stream of tears to roll down my cheeks. It was so cute, and Jessie was so happy. Me and my hormones!
This is a long post, but there are so many memories that I wanted to write down so I would not forget.
Also I am happy to say that I helped Jessie with her math homework last week and it was a take home test, so I was so nervous that I would help her and then she would get a bad grade. I found out that she did pretty good, I had to pat my-self on the back for being able to remember after 5 years. I am still not very good, but I tried! Well this weekend should be fun, I am getting together with my in-laws on Friday night, and am hoping to make it to Girls Night Out, later Friday night, with my ward but we will see! Aaron has drill so I might be a little bored on Saturday, I am sure I will find something to do like cleaning! Then on Sunday it is Stake Conference which is cool but sad because I do not get to teach Sunbeams, I look forward to that! Then we get to go to my Grandma's house for dinner, I can't wait I love spending time with my family! Well maybe if I dare I will try to upload some picutures! Cross your fingers that it will work! Life is great!

Blogging Disaster!

2007-10-17T12:36:00.000-06:00

So I do not know what is going on with my blog. It will not let me upload anything, so I do not know if it is my computer and it does not have enough memory or what? So I am back to just the normal look. It works for now! So if anyone has any suggestions I would love some advice! Thanks! I bet it is because I have changed it so much that now it is super confused! Well hopefully I can figure it out! (PROBABLY NOT)

Weekend Events

2007-10-15T10:28:00.000-06:00

Parker's Football GAME- Saturday Aaron and I went to Parker's Football game, which was really fun, I love watching my little brohter play sports. His team won, and it was a really intense game. GO HUSKIES!
Me and Aaron- I promise Aaron really was happy, or maybe he was not, well he is not a fan of the camera. We still enjoyed watching my bro play ball.
#4- Parker Wettstein

We had a really nice weekend, very relaxing. Friday Aaron made me watch What Lies Beneath, and I could only make it through the first hour, I can't handle scary movies. Saturday we ran errands, and went to Parker's football game. Sunday we went to church and it was fast Sunday and Aaron bore his testimony he did a really nice job. Sunday is also the day that Football is on all morning, afternoon, and night. I am starting to enjoy watching it a little more. Well we had an enjoyable weekend and it is always hard to go back to work on Monday. It should be a great week.

2007-10-11T16:19:00.000-06:00

One Last Lake Powell Picture-

Featuring the one and only...MEGAN HILTON

That is me Slolemn Skiing (I am not sure if that is how you spell that) in Lake Powell, I was finally able to upload these pictures off my camera. I love to water ski, it is such a good work out and really is so much fun. I am craving to go out and be on the water. Only 12 more months until we go to Lake Powell again. Just around the corner. Sorry that it is not a better picture.

2007-10-11T15:46:00.001-06:00

Family Night- On Monday we went to Missy and Jed's house to welcome their new puppy home, Rudy. I love this puppy he is so adorable. We ate Pizza and had all intentions to watch the movie "Rudy", but Bachelor was on and Missy and I were hooked. We also played phase 10, the winner was ME. Aaron gets so frustrated when we play phase 10 because he can't ever beat me. It is okay because he wins at everything else.
The crater in our backyard- Okay the hole that our dog Toby dug.

Well it has been just over a week since I last posted, but I find it way more fun to look at my family and friends blogs instead of updating mine. I think I just get in a funk, where I really did not like my blog and I really had nothing to talk about. What I really like about blogging is changing my template, I just changed it but I liked the other one better, but I can't get it to go back the way it was, but that is what I get for not letting it be.

Life is good with the Hilton's, our weekend was awesome. Of course conference was incredible, loved every talk. We got to go to the Saturday afternoon session, it was so neat to be there. I love the gospel, I do not know what I would do with out it in my life.

On Friday we went out with some of my friends, ate a good dinner and then went back to our place to play games. Aaron and I decided that we love to play games, and I think my friends get sick of it. I will have to be more creative when people come over.

Sunday we spent the day relaxing, and then went to my brother and sister in-laws apartment to celebrate Dan's birthday. We ate a yummy dinner and opened presents. Happy Birthday Dan!

This week we have been busy with work, school, church and the dogs. We are watching Danny and Mindi's bull dogs, so I am trying to keep my eyes on all three of them. I think they know when I am not watching because they will run outside and dig, dig, and dig. I don't have eyes in the back of the head, dang it, that would be pretty sweet. The digging is caused by our dog Toby and then Mo and Muffins decide to join the fun. Other than cleaning up dirt, giving baths, and patching up holes our week has rocked. I guess that is a little glimpse in the life of motherhood.
Last night I went down with my Dad to American Fork to pick up my mom's old car from the dealership. My Dad is surprising my mom with a brand new car. She has been gone for a week and a half on a church history tour with my Grandman, jealous, she comes home tonight. My dad is going to show up at the airport in her new car. My mom is going to be so excited. I had fun with my dad. He is such a great guy, so outgoing and so caring. I love you dad!

Tonight I have volleyball, I play with some ladies from my ward. We have a good time together and it is good to get to know the people in my ward a little better. I am not very good, because as embarrassing as it might be, I am kind of scared of the ball.
Aaron and I do not have any plans for the weekend yet, but whatever we do it will be fun. I love spending time with Aaron as much as I can. He is the best friend and husband ever.

NIGHTMARE on 13th!

2007-10-02T10:57:00.000-06:00

Last night Aaron, Me, Mindi, Danny, Ali, Rob, Parker, Whit, Gabi and Madie went to a Haunted HoUsE. My sister Jessie is in one this year so last night was family night and we got to go for free. It was so much fun, Jessie did a great job performing, she was very scary. I do not like Haunted HoUsEs because I really do get so scared. I am a wimp for sure. We had a great time, the girls were in one group and the boys in another group. My little brother Parker was hilarious he was so scared he would cling on to Aaron, what a softy! JK! So that is what Aaron and I did last night. I was going to take my camera and then I decided not to, how silly is that. It was a good Haunted House I suggest it to anyone.
I also changed my blog to fall colors, it is always fun to switch things up a little. I love the fall! Well we do not have anything very exciting coming up this week, other than conference, which I am really excited for. That is all for today and probably the rest of the week. I am signing off.

More Lake Powell Pictures

2007-10-01T12:49:00.000-06:00

Gabi and Me
Me and my cute cousin Ethan
My cousin Jared going around to other House boats trying to scare them with his Chuckie mask
Aaron and Me, driving back to the Marina. SO SAD!
Aaron driving the house boat.

I had a ton of pictures that I took this weekend but these are just a few of them. We had so much fun, it was great and now I have vacation blues.

Lake Powell

2007-10-01T12:20:00.000-06:00

This weekend we went to Lake Powell- Here is our house boat "Midnight Magic"

Here is a picture of our house boat Me, Gabi, Maddie, Janie, Jenny at the back of the house boat getting ready to go out on the boat.
See that big archway, well we hiked up there. It does not look far, but it really is. It was steep I was pretty much crawling up the mountain. I wanted to give up but my cousins and Aunt insisted that I did not. I am glad that I did not, because the view was amazing. It gave me the chills. My cousin Brittney remembered her camera so I will have to get those from her to post. Lets just say hiking is not my favorite thing.
Gabi and I getting ready to go out on the Jet Ski. I loved to Jet Ski, it is so much fun! Every thing we do in Lake Powell is so much fun.
The back of the house boat, I must say I love the slide that goes off the back. It is so much fun!

So this weekend we went to Lake Powell

We left Thursday morning at about 11:30 and got to Lake Powell at about 6:00pm. We stay at the Anelope Point Marina The first thing we did when we got there we went out on the Jet Ski. The water was glass, the sky blue and the weather warm. It was awesome. That night we got situated in the house boat and we sat on the top of the house boat and chatted. The rest of my family went on Monday for the whole week, some left Thursday and others got there Thursday. So we had about 25 people.

Friday we woke up pretty early to get our day started. We started off skiing in the morning when the water was smooth as glass, we air chaired, surffed then went cliff jumping, we swam, ate, jet skiied, and did lots of other fun things. Later that night we also did hip hop abs. Oh and the girl cousins made up a dance. We got the moves.

Saturday we woke up early again so we could get every bit of time on the lake. This is the day we went on our hike from "bleep" which was very hard but the view was beautiful. After that we went out to the Lake and did the usual, and then a wind storm came that lasted the rest of the day. We still had fun inside the house boat playing games and keepin our eys on the anchor to make sure they did not come out. It was crazy! We ended the night with rounds and rounds of MAFIA. That games can get pretty intense.

Sunday we of course woke up and got some things packed and ready to go, and then enjoyed the afternoon on the Lake, and then headed back to the Marina to head home.

So today I am back at work and not enjoyin it, I also still feeling like I am moving back and forth, it is a bizaree feeling. I wish I was back at Lake Powell. It seriously is one of my favorite places. We had a great time.

"Knead" we say more...

2007-09-24T16:48:00.000-06:00

On Saturday Aaron and I went to lunch at Kneaders, hence the title of this post, I know clever. JK! Well I was trying really hard to be as cool as Aaron and balance my spoon but it took me a long time to figure it out so as soon as I did I had to take a picture. We had a yummy lunch and then went to my brothers football game, they played great. He won, GO HUSKIES!

I got Aaron to take a serious picture at lunch, finally! See that bruise under his eye, we got in a big fight and it shows that I won. Okay not really he just has a weird rash.

Our weekend was such a blast, we were really busy, but enjoyed our weekend.

Tres Hombres Friday

2007-09-21T10:47:00.000-06:00

Every Friday Aaron and I go to Tres Hombres, it is a really yummy mexican restaurant, just down the street from where I work. Aaron does not work on Friday's so it is the perfect day for Aaron and I to go to lunch during my lunch break. We get really excited. They also have the best chips and salsa. I am going to miss all of our traditions when Aaron leaves to Afghanistan in February, it is going to be really hard, but he is serving our country so that makes it okay. Well I only have about an hour until we get to go to Tres Hombres, YIPPY!

Temple Night

2007-09-21T10:29:00.001-06:00

Here is a picture of Aaron and I from last night. Aaron is pointing to the temple just in case you could not tell.

Last night was such a blast. We went to the Salt Lake Temple to do a session at 8:00 pm, it was so amazing and seriously so beautiful. After the temple we went to Sonic to get ice cream but Jed and Aaron ended up getting a whole meal, plus ice-cream. The waitress also made us two extra Oreo and Reeses Blasts, so we got double the ice-cream. After we ate our ice-cream, breakfast burritos, fries, etc we went back to Jed and Missy's so I could download Office onto Jed's computer. I could not believe how tired I was and it was only 11:45 PM, way past my bed time. It is so funny how in highschool and in college how you could stay up late, even when Aaron and I were dating we would stay up late watching movies, talking and goofin off until 2:00 AM. Now I am tired at 9:00 PM and I do not even have any kids, well it is kind of interesting. Anyway, last night was fun.

This weekend should be fun as well, I guess I could find a new word then fun, amazing and awesome but I can't think of anything. Tonight we are going with Aaron's Grandma to a church event where lots of religions in the community get together and a member of each faith gets up and gives a little talk. It should be interesting, and hanging out with Grandma Hilton is the best. On Saturday I will be at South Towne mall collecting food for the food drive, my work has teamed up with the Utah Food Bank. The Food bank is really low right now, so for a month we have been doing a huge campaign. Call me if you want anymore information it will be going until September 28th. After the mall we are going to the REAL game, because with participating in the food drive, if you take a bag of food to the game you get half off on your tickets. It has really been fun helping those out in need. Well that is all for today, it has been a very busy but fun week.

I really love this blogging thing, even though no one reads it, it is my way to keep a journal. So I am going to keep it up. Thank you to those who do read my blog.

Terrific Thursday Temple Night

2007-09-20T11:53:00.000-06:00

I am really EXCITED for tonight because Aaron and I our going to the Salt Lake Temple to do a session with Missy and Jed. I love going to the temple, it is always such a great experience. I always think of the awesome primary song."I love to see the temple." Our Sunbeams love singing that song, they all know it by heart. Wow we are so lucky. Well maybe I can snap some shots of us at the temple and post them. That is all for today.

Check out this puppy!

2007-09-20T11:48:00.000-06:00

I am so jealous this is my friend Missy with her new puppy, Rudy, he is so adorable.
Rudy- He just melts my heart.

He is a King Charles and he will be the newest member of Jed and Missy's family.

CONGRATULATIONS.

Damien Rice Concert

2007-09-20T11:36:00.000-06:00

Megan & Aaron-

We could be characters in the "Twilight" series with our red eyes. We could be Vampires, "I want to suck your blood!" (HA, HA), We would be good Vampires though.
Damien Rice- The concert was so awesome. We had a lot of fun.
Megan & Aaron- Once again we could be apart of the Cullen family with our Red Eyes.

Tuesday night
We went to the Damien Rice concert with Greg and his date Nikki on Tuesday night, we had a lot of fun. He put on a great concert, and he was also really funny. So once again Aaron and I had a fun night and we enjoyed each other company.

What we have been up to...

2007-09-18T10:08:00.000-06:00

Aaron and I had a really fun weekend. On Friday I got home a little late from work, because it has seriously been crazy, but I enjoy being busy it makes my day go faster. Well we went to dinner at Joe's Crab Shack, I do not like sea food but I really like their Chicken Fingers. Afterwards we went to Jordan Commons right across the street and saw Return with Honor. The movie had a really good message, it was a little cheesy, but the message was so awesome. It really taught me to not judge others, you never know their circumstances. After that we went to Dan & Katie's apartment and hung out with some friends. It was a really good night. On Saturday I had a friends baby shower, it was crazy to be going to one of my high school friends baby shower. So weird. It was really fun, and her baby is so so cute. After that Aaron and I went to Grandma Hilton's house and Aaron made us dinner. He is such an amazing cook, good thing! After that we played 7 up and we played until I at least won one game. So lets just say we played alot of times. It was such a blast. Sunday's are my favorite day, I love going to church, teaching my Sunbeams and going to dinner at either my mom's house or in-laws. We had two dinners on Sunday, which were both so so yummy. After dinner we played Balderdash with Aaron's family and we laughed the whole time, that game rules. Well it was a fantastic weekend. I should have taken pictures of our awesome weekend because I know that looking at pictures is way more fun then reading my boring blogs.
Tonight we are going to the Damien Rice concert, so I am sure it will be fun. Well that is all for today.

Keith Urban Concert

2007-09-18T09:55:00.000-06:00

Megan & Aaron goofing off at Keith Urban concert- We could not get a serious face picture, Aaron would smile and I would goof off or I would smile and Aaron would goof off. It was such a blast
Here is my serious face and Aaron's goof off picture. So silly
Megan's Zoolander pose
Aaron's Zoolander pose

Right after this picture my camera died, so I was not even able to get any pictures of Keith Urban, it was such a bummer. The concert was so fun, it was probably one of the best concerts I have ever been to. We had a ton of fun! Thanks Aaron for the fun night.

Keith Urban Concert

2007-09-10T11:56:00.000-06:00

I am so EXCITED because Aaron and I get to go to Keith Urban on September 11th, which is tomorrow. He bought the tickets for my birthday clear back in May, so I have been waiting for this for a while. I can't wait to spend a fun night with Aaron.

Military Ball

2007-09-10T11:36:00.000-06:00

This picture represents all the soldiers who have served our country who have died in battle.

Megan & Aaron- This is Aaron's Dress Uniform

Greg & Aaron- Aaron served with Greg in Iraq and they have stayed great friends

It has been a really busy week since the last time I posted. Work has been really busy, Aaron is busy with school, and I am busy with church callings as well. So this weekend was really fun on Friday night Aaron's work had a Military ball at UVFC, where I met people he works with at the National Guard headquarters and we enjoyed a yummy dinner. It was really neat to see all the men and women who serve our country so we can continue to live in such a wonderful nation. It was a really memorable night.

Aaron's Poetry

2007-09-04T12:46:00.000-06:00

This is the picture that Aaron describes in this poetry.

I had to post this! Aaron wrote this and I wanted to share it with the few people that look and read my blog. He has some great writing skills ( he is working on a book, he has three paragraphs) Go AaRoN!
So I just wanted to take a minute to describe an image that I'm looking at.
Everything is calm, it's still as if the whole world has come to a hault just for this one moment. Even the forces of nature have been suspended, there's not a breeze, not even a bird that moves gracefully through the air. The sun hangs high in the sky. It shines brightly and kisses the skin ever so slightly of those who are in it's presence. The sun's rays are eternally expanding, spreading it's magnificent glow throughout the entire valley as if to say "hello" to those who are affected by it's glow. Below the sun sits a crowd, a group of people who have come together to encourage, enforce, and to take part of a common ritual. The crowd is motionless, however it is not without emotion. A whirlwind of feelings, anger, happiness, joy, confusion collide and bounce around the air. They each have a story to tell, a story that they want to tell, a story that is bursting out of them to let it self be known to the world. To inform the world of where it's been, it's experiences. It's chaos and commotion yet everything is peaceful.
Especially in the air around two specific individuals. There is warmth, love, an aurora surrounds them that emits a lack of concern. The two sit amongst many, many who are still as if they were immortalized in that specific moment in time. The two sit close, they appear to be a couple. The man has his arm around the woman pulling her into him self as if trying so desperately to make them a whole, to make them one eternal being. He is radiant, the sun highlighting his features, gracing him with a magnificent glow. He is happy. A smile eases his way to his face and looks as natural as if it would be there for all time and eternity. His eyes are strong, they show confidence, but have a slight sign of weakness, compassion, and love.
The woman sits next to the man sub missing her self and giving into the mans grasp. Her body says take me and shows no struggle of becoming one being with the man. She is small and fragile but shows a strength, a strength of security and perseverance. She is like wise as happy. Her features stand out and her beauty is inescapable. Her beauty overshadows those of the man.
She shines brighter than even the glow of the sun. Her smile is as if God him self came down and blessed her with all of his imperfections. She is pure, delicate, and soft. The two are a couple and they are happy. She completes the man as her completes her, they are one eternal bond unaffected by the world around them. They are Megan and Aaron Hilton.
What I just wrote was a description of us at the BYU football game. I don't know if you can recall the picture but that was my best attempt to recreate and to describe it for you. I love you and hope that your day is going well.
I can't wait to see you tonight.

So that is the awesome description he came up with for a certain picture he has posted of us at his office. I will post it on my blog for all to see. The picture is posted on the top of this post. How many times can I say post? HA HA

Bryce Canyon Trip

2007-09-04T10:40:00.000-06:00

Here is a post obviously saying "Two Bridges" I am just preparing your for the actual picture of it! It is super sweet.

Mindi, Gabi, Me! The "Two Bridges" behind us.

The Rodeo!
The Lovely Ladies- I felt left out because I did not have a drink like everyone else. So I just pretended
Our Supervision: My Mom, Grandma & Aunt Cookie

Grandma, Audrey, Aunt Cookie, Jenny, Mindi, Madie, Me, Brittney, Jessie, Gabi. Almost everyone except for my Mom and Aunt Laurel. They were taking the pictures. The pictures is really dark and I am too lazy to upload them on photo shop to fix it.
Wow! Beautiful Bryce Canyon. We are so blessed to live is such a beautiful state and country. Heavenly Father has truly given us so much. Saturday morning we went on an awesome hike called Nauvoo Loop.
Me & Gabi. Cute little alcove.
Bryce Canyon

Our Trip was so much fun! We arrived late Friday night due to the high volume of traffic on our way out. On Saturday morning we woke up early and went on an awesome hike. I took so many awesome pictures but did not want to post everything. After the hike we chilled on a picnic table and sat and chatted. The day ended with a Rodeo and a nice dinner. Sunday we went and looked at all the view points and then went to church at 3:00. It was in the lodge, it was pretty sweet. Then we had a lovely dinner at the lodge. We then returned to our hotel room, played games and had a baton throwing contest. You would have to be there to understand. It seriously was such a blast. My family rocks. Thank you Mom & Grandma for another fun vacation.

Our Dog Toby

2007-09-04T10:34:00.000-06:00

I have not posted a picture of our dog, Toby, so here he is. This picture is not really good, I took it and it went all wacko, so I will have to take another one. He is seriously so so so cute and I love him so much. Every morning while I eat breakfast he curls up next to me while I eat. He makes me so happy. He is very loyal and he is my personal alarm clock; he wakes me up every morning at 6:45 am for our daily walk/run. MAN DOES HE HAVE ME TRAINED!

Girls Trip!

2007-08-31T12:37:00.000-06:00

I have to say I am really excited for this weekend. Every year all the girls in my family such as: cousins, aunts, grandmas, sisters, mom etc go away for Labor Day weekend. Sorry but no Aaron for the weekend, which actually does make me a little sad. I have left him behind to hold down the fort at home, like taking care of our dog and teaching our class on Sunday, pretty tough. Buy anyway, this year we are going to Bryce Canyon, and I can't wait. Last year we went to Jackson Hole and I still think that was by far one of the funiest times I have ever had, so I am anxiously waiting to get out of town. I wish it was time for me to leave work but I still have four hours, YIKES it is dragging on.
So I am sure I will have plenty of awesome pictures to post when I get home. For once in my life I actually get excited to take pictures because now I have something to do with all of them instead of sticking them in a box to collect dust. Well I hope everyone has a super awesome Labor Day!

All Because Two People Fell In Love Cont.

2007-08-29T10:26:00.001-06:00

Katie & Dan's brothers and sisters
Dan & Aaron- The Happy Couple! HA HA
The ladies!
Aaron & Megan at the reception

Ya that is right!

The Reception
The reception was beautiful it was at Le Jardin, it is a green house. It was very fun. We are very happy for them!

All Because Two People Fell In Love

2007-08-29T09:55:00.000-06:00

Sharla, John, Larry, Lola, Doug, Lisa, Dan, Katie
Calvin, Aaron, Aaron Eliason, Phil, Dan- What studs!
Aaron, Dan, Phil- The Three Musketeers

Megan & Aaron- The beautiful Salt Lake Temple
Megan & Aaron
Katie- The Beautiful Bride
Dan & Katie- How Cute!
Aaron helping me! What a nice husband!

The Wedding-

The Wedding ceremony was so wonderful, the day was splendid.

CONGRATULATIONS KATIE & DAN

Dan & Katie's Wedding Dinner Continued

2007-08-29T09:41:00.000-06:00

Megan & AaronDoug & Aaron- Who knows what they are thinking?
Aaron, Dan, Sharla (Katie's Mom)
Doggy Pile

Aaron's Cousin, Aaron, Phil

Dan & Katie's Wedding Dinner

2007-08-29T09:23:00.000-06:00

Katie (Our sister-in-law), Dan (Aaron's brother)

Phil (Aaron's Brother), Aaron, Doug (Aaron's Dad)
Grandma Hilton (Aaron's Grandma), Katie's Grandma Groves

Long lost friends sharing a can of beer! Silly Grandma's! They are so cute!

Aaron, Dan, Melinda (Katie's sister), Rachel (Katie's friend), Mike (Katie's brother), Heather (Katie's cousin), Katie, Phil
Megan, Aaron- I can never get a good smile from him, but man isn't he so cute! Don't mind my fat arms ( I am so embarrassed about my arms) YUCK!

The Wedding Dinner

The night was so much fun we had a BBQ to honor Dan & Katie. We had it the night before their actual wedding. It was catered by Pat's BBQ, it was so yummy. We also had awesome breadsticks, Aaron and I had a competition to see who could eat one the fastest, I was winning but then I lost because I could not stop laughing, what is new. Oh well! The night was so much fun! I love Dan & Katie so much they are such great family and the cutest couple!

Weekend Fun

2007-08-27T09:50:00.000-06:00

Megan & Aaron
Jed & Missy
Jed, Missy, Aaron, Megan, Brianne, Mike

Aaron and I had a super fun weekend! On FRIDAY NIGHT Aaron made dinner for me, which by the way was so yummy. He is amazing in the kitchen, and he loves to cook. I really love it, because I am not so good. I am working on it though. So we ate dinner at home and then watched "Under the Tuscan Sun," it was a really fun night.

SATURDAY NIGHT was such a blast. We went to Mi Ranchito with Missy, Jed, Brianna, and Mike. The food was awesome and the company even better. I also got a whole glass of water spilled right on my lap I promise I did not pee my pants. After that we went to Jed and Missy's house and played Balderdash, I must say I was losing at the beginning but then wowed everyone by my awesome balderdash skills and came in second place. I still think I won, but Aaron claims that was not the case. So I will call it a tie. But overall the game was hilarious and none of us could stop laughing, what more can you ask for in a game? It was perfect. It is on my list of things to buy...! Also Jed and Missy always have big gumballs and I probably ate about 10, so on Sunday my jaw was killing me and I am sure that explains the headache I have today. Aaron and I are so lucky to have such good friends that are always there for us.

SUNDAY'S are always awesome OUR schedule goes as follows: slepping in, going to church at 1:00 (which causes great grief on fast Sunday's), teach our sunbeams, laugh at our Sunbeams (in a good way), go eat dinner with the family and then go up to my Grandma Hart's house and eat some more. I love Sunday's you get spiritually fed and it is the perfect day to spend time with family.

I am really excited for this WEEKS EVENTS we have our Brother's wedding dinner tonight and then wedding tomorrow. CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS KATIE AND DAN! I am going on our annual girls trip this weekend over labor day. We are going to the Beautiful Bryce Canyon with about 12 people, and whenever my family gets together we know how to have a good time. So that is it for now! I will post more details when I have pictures, because I know that reading my posts can't be that exciting. I also am sure that my grammer stinks! TA TA for now!

CONGRATULATIONS Mindi & Danny

2007-08-24T12:30:00.000-06:00

I am so so excited. Mindi, my older sister, told me yesterday that she was pregnant. I can't believe it, and I can't wait. It is going to be so much fun to spoil my niece or nephew. She is due in April, and I think that is a perfect month to have a baby(like I would know). They are going to be great parents, this baby is really lucky. Well CONGRATULATIONS to them!

Blogging Fun!

2007-08-23T10:05:00.000-06:00

So I LOVE this blog thing it is so much fun, I love finding out what is going on with family and friends. But there is one catch I always forget to take my camera with me places, so now it is officially in my purse with me at all times. I will now be able to capture every special moment in my life. How cute! So now I will be able to post more often, SO STAY TUNED IN TO FIND OUT WHAT AaRoN aNd MeGaN ARE UP TO!

GIRLS NIGHT OUT!

2007-08-23T09:57:00.000-06:00

Yesterday 08/22 was such a BLAST! In the afternoon I went to Training Table with my friends Chelsea and Meghann. We were celebrating Chelsea's Birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHELSEA! We had so much fun just talking, laughing and enjoying each others company. Also no one can beat Training Table's Cheese Fries. Yum, Yum in your Tum, Tum.

Then Later that night I went with Chelsea, Marianne and Erika to California Pizza Kitchen. It seriously was so much FUN, we laughed about the good ol days from back in college. We were all roommates at SUU, go Southern Utah! I seriously was crying I was laughing so hard. We had such a good time I did not get home until 11:00, I know so late, but my husband was really worried because I had not called. So I am grounded from staying out that late, okay not really! Anyway, we had such a good time, I really enjoyed my-self they are the BeSt FrIeNdS anyone can ask for. It is just fun to catch up with each other and to see what everyone is up to. I hope we can do it again soon.

Happy 23rd Birthday Aaron!

2007-08-02T12:05:00.000-06:00

All Aaron's great presents! Whenever I see Aaron wearing his Golf glove I always think of Michael Jackson (Thriller)! I hope you had a great day Babe!

Cute new shorts from Target! We love target!

Birthday Presents: Golf balls and Golf glove

Too good to even wait to get a fork!

Check out that cake! We celebrated Aaron's birthday in St. George on July 6th. We had tons of fun. Aaron was so lucky he spent most of the day driving home from Newport Beach, I made it up to him later. When we got to St. George I went to the Pizza Factory and picked up some yummy pizza and of course some breadsticks. Then I went to Cold Stone and bought him this yummy cheescake icecream cake. Then we opened presents, which of course is the best part. He then went to Mesquite with our Brother-in-law Danny to do some gambling. I only let him spend $40.00 to gamble, I am pretty sure he came home a loser. Overall I think it was a super fun birthday! He is one day older and wiser too!

Good Times

2007-08-01T16:56:00.000-06:00

Matt, Kari, Aaron, Me, Mindi, Parker, Cade, Haylie, Grandma Donna, Jessie, and Weston. I love my family we have so much fun together!

I love this picture! Me, Jessie, Parker, Mindi, Cousin Weston, Haylie, Cade and Tanner. The Call family is the cutest and they seriously entertained us the whole time in Newport!

The clan!

2007-08-01T16:48:00.000-06:00

Here is a picture of my awesome siblings, whom I love so much! I love walking on the pier because, you see the man on the left, these fishermen are on the pier all day fishing. They catch some pretty awesome stuff. I will not lie, I can't stand the smell or the sight of fish. But other than that the pier is a serene place to be!

Beautiful Sunset!

2007-08-01T16:46:00.000-06:00

Oh Great! I have no idea how to flip this picture! Check out the view off the pier! It is awesome!

Newport Beach House

2007-08-01T16:44:00.000-06:00

What is my cousin Brody doing in the background? What a goof!

Annual Newport Beach Vacation!

2007-08-01T16:36:00.000-06:00

Here is a picture of my AWESOME family: Me, Aaron, Parker, My Dad, My Mom, Jessie, Danny, and Mindi. This picture is taken at Newport Beach, one of my favorite places in the world. It is so peaceful and relaxing. I can't get enough of thie place. My family wants to use this as our Christmas card picture, I disagree, I want one sent out with a picture of our family from our wedding. Oh well majority wins!

First Day of Blogging!

2007-08-01T15:55:00.001-06:00

So here I am writing in my blog for the first time EVER! I heard about blogging in Newport Beach on a family vacation. My awesome cousin Kari told me about her blog so when we got home I logged on to the computer and viewed her families blog. It has been so fun to go and see pictures of her growing family. Then my cousin Jen told me she had a blog so I could not resist I went and checked it out. It was so cute and while I was checking it out in the back of my head I secretly wanted my very own blog for my husband and I. Then I went to lunch for my friends birthday and my friend told me that Erika had a blog, so of course I looked it up. It was awesome, and so cute. I could not resist so I clicked on the top right box were it read create a blog. So here I am. I have no pictures yet to post, but my husband just bought me an awesome camera so now it will go to great use. I think this will be lots of fun! I have loved finding out how family and friends are doing so now if anyone was wondering about me, here I am!