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

{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!

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

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

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)

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

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...

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.