Slacking again

Okay, now that I’m back in Utah with a better attitude and more motivation here I am writing my blog again. 

Our time in California was sweet, we did many things and kept nice and busy while still enjoying our holiday and eating delicious things. I would give universal studios a 9/10, I was really very impressed with all the attractions, food options, inclusiveness and information. It opened my eyes to many things and as much of a Disney fan as I am, I enjoyed universal studios just as much as a trip to Disneyland. The 9/10 is because the Disneyland pretzels are better and I am not a simpsons fan and much of universal is aimed that way. 10/10 for the back lot studio tour and all the antics that went along with it. 10/10 for the wizarding world of Harry Potter. Lunch at the three broomsticks was magical, frozen butter beer will change your life, the music was well placed within the park and excellent moving paintings without looking like screens. 10/10 for the Jurassic Park ride, it was fun and inventive and even though we knew what was coming it was still surprising and an adventure. 

We went to the beach for sunset on our last night with Thomas and Hayden, it was beautiful and reflective and enriching. I am never so energized as I am when I go to the ocean. We came back to the Christopherson’s to play a game and eat more yummy things. I’m looking forward to the new year and no sugar again. It’s time and I’m motivated and I can do it! 

For Christmas I got lights, a new phone, baking pans, freeze dried fruit, other things? Haha it was fun and I’m grateful for how blessed Connor and I are to have such wonderful family members and loved ones. 

And now, pictures 

Walking and Christmas tree decorating

1. We went for a nice long walk through Riley wilderness park to see all the progress they’ve made since the past couple times we’ve been here they have been doing construction, it looks great! There’s terraces flower beds, a nicer path, prettier fences, more structure overall. Pretty fun! 

2. We went to run errands with Teri and I’m figuring out how to make my voice heard while still being kind when it’s not. 

3. We decorated the Christmas tree I mean, it was up with lights on it already, but no ornaments. So we decorated then Connor used Moe as our tree topper. 

Add that to his adventures ;) 

Tomorrow, Harry Potter world!!!! 

Done done done

1. Connor and max had a ridiculous time packing the car tonight. They laughed and max gave us a bunch of things and it was just silly. 

2. I finished work!! Done for a whole week! 

3. Marianne brought white chocolate caramel apples dipped in cinnamon sugar for presents for everyone. It was wonderful! And so so yummy! 

Christmas presents

1. Every day I feel like I get more and more gifts from my coworkers. Today was peppermint bark squares, socks and hand sanitizer. 

2. Connor listened to me as I narrated a hallmark Christmas movie on YouTube, I am hilarious and he laughed a ton. I love Connor. 

3. We attempted to go to both provo little Caesars locations and when that failed (30 minute wait? No thanks) we went to Sweeto Burrito and waited less than 5. Score Sweeto Burrito! 

Humidifiers

1. We made our crock pot into a makeshift humidifier, we’ve been drying out with our heater blowing on our faces while we sleep so hopefully this works for a bit. 

2. My visiting teachers came over this morning and I definitely forgot till I heard them laughing outside our apartment. But all was well and we had a nice visit. 

3. I got 10,000 steps today! Truly a feat for a Sunday! 

Humidifiers

1. We made our crock pot into a makeshift humidifier, we’ve been drying out with our heater blowing on our faces while we sleep so hopefully this works for a bit. 

2. My visiting teachers came over this morning and I definitely forgot till I heard them laughing outside our apartment. But all was well and we had a nice visit. 

3. I got 10,000 steps today! Truly a feat for a Sunday! 

This week

We had our work Christmas Party on Monday and it was awesome to go home early. I even paid my car payment! During business hours!!  

Tuesday we had our last personal finance class, it was bittersweet, but I’m so grateful to have Tuesday nights back. It has been a wonderful 12 weeks, but movies are cheaper on Tuesday’s, sooo... 

Wednesday was grand, work went well and I just did dishes, made food and cookies and hung out at home with my Christmas lights on. 

Thursday I went to the therapist who reminded me I need to continue doing the things that keep me out of depression. My three good things, exercising, spend time with people, but remember to spend time with me. Thursday evening we had our ward Christmas Party! We got to eat cafe rio then go home for a nap till Star Wars time! We went with all the guys! It was amazing!! Plus we ran into Dallin in the theater. I love that guy. In all his ornery nature. 

Seriously, the movie was so unbelievably worth the lack of sleep. 

Friday I went into work late, Star Wars, man. And had a delightful day. I got a lot done and have some good conversation with everyone. Then I did more dishes when I went home.

Saturday I did some visiting teaching then got my eyebrows done, did a little shopping and spent the afternoon with Connor and I both working around the house, we ended the day with delivering Christmas goodies to everyone we know basically. 

It’s been a good week with many ups and downs, Connor has completed his grad school applications which is a major weight off our shoulders and is almost done with finals! It’s nice to have him around for a minute. I sure love that guy. We’re preparing to head to California on Wednesday and I’m excited for a break kinda. 

Brides houses

1. I spent most of my day lying on the couch. Holy cow I needed that. 

2. I went to Becca Donaldson’s reception! I waited in line to go through the line for a good  25 minutes by myself which was maybe my least favorite thing in a good long while. Receiving lines are so dumb and awkward. More power to you if you want to do that, but yikes, I don’t want to make awkward smalltalk with your parents. 

3. I went to Alexandra and Matt Hurst’s housewarming party. It was so wonderful! They had a ton of good food and in all my lying on the couch ness today I sorta forgot to eat so that was wonderful. Plus tanner and jeanice skousen and lindsey and Andrew deschamps were there. We all sat around to talk and laugh for a nice long while. I laughed a lot. They are great people and Matt complimented me on my visiting teaching abilities. 

More! More! More!

1. I put up two more strands of Christmas lights today. One over the entertainment center and one on our porch railing :) 

2. I was very productive at work in spite of jokes being made to the contrary. 

3. I had my second to last personal finance class tonight. Kinda bittersweet, kinda excited to not have to go anymore. 

Friendly Christmas

1. I left work a bit early to go home and make rolls. It was so fun! 

2. I made rolls for friendly home evening 

3. I got real Alaskan salmon as my gift from Michael! And Sara loved her trivet :) the Connors got each other which was funny and Tommy got so excited because of his cat calendar he ripped the wrapping paper with much vigor, it was quite comical. All in all I think everybody won, it was awesome. 

No.

1. I overdid it yesterday, and probably for awhile before that because my body wasn’t having any today. I came home after sacrament meeting and just slept for a couple hours. Then laid on the couch till bed, then slept for 8 more hours. 

2. Connor left me love notes all over 

3. I ate the leftover ribs from my dad’s Christmas party for dinner. 

Temple square and some other things

1. Andrea and I met up with my parents and went to Kaleb Bryant’s baptism in bountiful then hung out at Audrey’s house with uncle Joel and Aunt tootsie and a whole slew of other people till we were stuffed to the brim. 

2. Spending time with my parents. 

3. Going to temple square with don and Michele and getting good food and making friends with the gift shop owner, hearing the hallelujah chorus, seeing the temple and lights and just having a good time.