Thankful that God puts us in Families

Lately I have been really stressed, scared, worried, (input any emotion you can think of here) about getting into Grad School. I am thinking about it all the time and Praying constantly. I have been driving myself crazy with the "What if's" I know what you are all saying have Faith and don't worry about it but truly this is easier said then done. I can go about 2 weeks at a time before I have to have another pep talk. This week has been a busy one at school and this weekend of model building and drawing perfecting has been void of sleep. But I had a friend remind me that what I am experiencing is a lot of doubt. Ok so.... How to get ride of this doubt? Wonderful question, think of what is the opposite of doubt? ASSURED Definition of Assured ~ Made Certain, guaranteed. Thesaurus options are positive, fearless, secure and fixed. I am going to be assured and be fearless.

I know what you are thinking what does all this have to do with family. Well let me tell you. I was born to extraordinary parents and blessed with having an older brother and a younger sister who I love dearly. We spent 16 fast years together living under one big roof. What did we do well there are more memories then I could ever have time to share but lets just say there was fort building, game playing, reading, learning, loving and of course fighting. Life was fun, happy and pretty carefree. Now we are all grown up and life is hard out in this big world. We can't just go to the next room over and see each other but distance has no impact on the support, love, and care we have for one another. My family supports me, prays for me and loves me unconditionally. Putting things into perspective. I have a family and a heavenly father who love me. God gave me a family which leaves me no room for doubt.

Wow These people must be geniuses

I was doing my daily check of Yahoo and saw this article that said "6 Easy Slim-Down Strategies"

I thought to myself cool I bet I do all these or could easily do them.

1. Weigh yourself daily (Check)

2. Keep TV viewing under 2 hours a day (check)

3. Eat 4 g at every meal (Check)

4. Sleep at least 7 hours a night (In my dreams)

5. Drink 8 glasses of water per day (Check)

6. Stick to an 8 hour work day (Yeah Right)

So as you can see I got 4 out of 6 but really I think those other two wont be an option for me for another 2 years or so. But I think that it was a good list non the less so I am sharing it with you all.

A wonderful weekend of L-O-V-E

Dugan and I have had a wonderful v-day weekend.

First off I want to say how much I love being able to tell all those I love how much I love them. I Love all you wonderful people who read my blog and care about me and my life. I love my family, friends and the sweet little ones in my life.

This is mine and Dugan's 12th Valentines Day! (I Know Crazy and wonderful)

D and I both worked Saturday but were able to catch a movie. We went and saw Valentines Day. I cried and I loved it. Dugan thought it was pretty good too. Then D and I tried out the new yogurt place called Juicy Berry (http://www.juicyberryyogurt.com/) they had 12 different flavors and 50 toppings. Dugan and I got a little carried away in the mixing of flavors and shared a smorgasbord of yummy yogurt. Came home and watched the wonderful olympics.

Sunday morning started with sleeping in (awww). Then when we finally got out of bed we had a huge homemade breakfast. Then Dugan said that it was gift giving time. Interesting because I didn't think we were giving gifts. Its okay I never follow that rule when we make it. I just love giving gifts to much. On Friday I detailed Dugan's car which was part of his gift and gave him a few little things like a DVD I knew he would like and some gourmet chocolate. After he opened his gift he handed me a card I thought how thoughtful. (I love when Dugan gets me cards) But there was more then a card. Oh my goodness he gave me a new point and shoot camera. WOW! Thanks so much Lovey. We had a wonderful day of hanging out and doing homework (it never ends). I made a delicious dinner and one of D's fav desserts. Now we are just hanging out watching couples ice skating and cuddling by the fire. Thanks cupid we had a wonderful day filled with Love.

I L-O-V-E my wonderful Husband xoxo

Domestic mobile kitchen up for grabs

So many of you may know that I cook and bake all the time. Well our current project at school is located in Seattle and we are designing a culinary art school/restaurant/soup kitchen. We have been analyzing the site for the past few weeks and are currently working on a mobile kitchen. Well I thought that my cooking and baking abilities would help. NOPE! My mobile kitchen has become this domestic homey mess. I was trying to think of something different then the stainless steel and it became this domestic dream. Which was not the assignment. So if anyone needs a beautifully designed domestic mobile kitchen let me know.

Us Girls

I had to post a few pic. So here are two pictures of my favorite niece Emma and I. We are best pals. I mean look at her isn't she adorable. Her little spirit is just as cute as she is.

Hurry

Oh no! I love knowing what it going on in peoples lives and I read all the blogs I follow an then I realized I am about to hit the "hasn't been updated for a month" What? Maybe it's because for some reason I always feel the need to post a picture and that takes time. Which I don't really have right now but I will try.

January 1st HaPpY NeW yEaR!!! Hung out with our friends Jeff and Shasta friends for almost 24 hours.

January 5th New Batterie for Dugan's Car $140.00 (I got it at a dealership so I know I got ripped off)

January 6th New Starter for mine $ 400.00 ( " )

January 7th D&I both turned in our Gard School Portfolios

My friend Josie had her 2nd Baby Girl Congratulations!

January 11th The new school semester started Yeah I love school.

January 17th Sister Stanger's Missionary Farewell Congratulations!

January 18th Took a little Get away to Wendover with hubby and friends Jim, Carrie and Carrie's Parents.

January 19th My Big brother got married to Melody in Taiwan. Congratulations!

January 20th I had one of the craziest dreams of my life. (In real short- Natural Disaster Girls from work all living and stuck in my house- Me and one of my professors on Jeopardy) See I am even creative in my dreams.

January 21st Sushi night with Jen a friend from work.

January 11th-current Lots of school, eating, sleeping, working out and playing. The life of a college student.

Well the school Plotter is Calling my name to have everything ready for Studio!!! I will not have this almost a month thing happen again.

Christmas Fun with the little ones

This year has been a busy one. We finished off the semester and are busy working on our Grad School Portfolios.

This is our little 14" tree. I made it when I was 10 years old and it would sit on my window seat in my growing up bedroom. When Dugan and I don't feel like we have the time or money to do a big tree. My mother brings me my little tree. Every year Dugan and I get an ornament. Mine is the Barbie shoe and his is the "Where the Wild Things Are" Book. With the gifts for our nieces and nephews.

Here is our burning fireplace with our Christmas tree.
Dugan chasing Lucas and Colbert.
Colbert is very cute in his little Santa PJ's.

It also looks like he is having fun with his gift from Dugan and I.
Here is my best pal Emma helping make homemade Cinnamon Rolls.
I took these next few pic from my sisters blog because I don't have the pic we took on Sunday while celebrating Christmas at my parents home.

Liam on his Bike with a snowy driveway
Liam helping build a snowman
I have recently learned the love Liam has for water. I think he was sad when mommy said that they couldn't fell up the pool because it is snowing.
This pic was from when my sis and her family went to get there Christmas tree. but I just love Liam in this pic. He is so cute.
We haven't seen this two little ones for a few weeks but Katie and Jimmy are also very important to us.

We are so Lucky to have such Sweet little ones in our life that we can share Christmas with. We are also go blessed to have our wonderful Friends and Family that share there little ones with us.