.:GO NUGGETS:.

My dad told me about this Nuggets thing that his favorite radio station was hosting at the Pepsi Center so we decided we'd check it out. I'm watching my little brother Nate during the day so Jason, Nolan and I took him with us. We went and got him a shirt and a little basketball to get signed and then woke up at 6:45 in the morning to get down there. It was a lot of fun... The players just sucked and didn't do any autographs. But the boys liked watching the beginning part of their shooting practice and getting to see all the players and make fun of them while they did their stretches. I on the other hand could have done without that... Nate got a little bored while we waited to see the players and was hungry every 10 minutes... But that's nothing new! He just sat there and made me laugh the whole time. Then Jason took him down to get a picture with Lewis, one of the jockeys from the radio station. Anyways,we had fun but we would probably have to bribe Nate to go with us again. ;O)

.:JASON GRADUATES!:.

HE'S FINALLY DONE!!!... Jason graduated on December 12th and that was one of the happiest days of my life. I was so glad that all of the tests and studying and homework was finally over. (I'm pretty sure he was too ;O)) I'm so proud of him and I love him so much. He was so cute and funny the whole night. When he went up to get his diploma he shook the first Professor's hand and then gave his favorite Teacher Brother Clay a High Five. We were laughing so hard. I was like a little mom in the isle of the seats taking a ton of pictures and telling him to "Smile bigger!" (Hence the picture with the HUGE smile on his face with his eyes closed.) He is such an awesome guy and I am so happy that he has made this huge accomplishment in his life. He worked very hard for this and he's just the best. His graduating also meant us moving out of Rexburg and back to Denver which made me even more happy and excited!

.:LAST DAY AT PRESCHOOL:.

December 10th was my last day as a Preschool teacher and it was a fun but sad day. We had a Gingerbread Man hunt and it was so fun and freaking hilarious to play. I loved my kids and will miss them so much! I was ready to leave only because I was way excited about moving back to Denver. Being a teacher was definitely the best and most exciting job I've ever had. I miss it... Sometimes. ;O) These were some of my kids and Miss Cortney's (my favorite teacher there!)

.:THANKSGIVING WEEKEND:.

Ian and Mandy came up to visit us last weekend and we had a ton of fun. I also got to finally hold my niece Emma! (The last time we saw her she was 2 days old and we couldn't hold her because she had to stay under these lamps that kept her warm. She was an early baby.) She is so dang cute and so much fun! It's crazy how she can't talk, yet she makes you laugh all the time. Mandy is such a good mom and Ian is so funny with her. Ian and Mandy wanted to eat at all their favorite places up here which was awesome because I hardly had to cook! ;O) We ate at Craigos, Millhollow, and Big Juds and they were all SO good. On our down time we played Wii... Which was after we woke up, until it was time to eat lunch, and after lunch until it was time to eat dinner, and after dinner until finally at 4 am when we all felt like we were going to fall asleep right where we were. We also went to IF and went to Target and then visited a friend of Ian, Mandy and Jason's. It's weird how they all grew up together and went to college together so they know all the same people... And I'm pretty much the odd one out. ;O) Mandy was so nice and did my hair on Saturday night at like midnight (THANKS MANDY!) and she did a great job. She knew how to highlight with foils and everything! Ian made fun of me the whole weekend which is not new to anyone who knows us... But it's okay because that's how he shows he loves me... And I show my love by punching him when he's mean. : D Anyways, Jason absolutely adores Emma and he was so good with her. She was so smiley and just the cutest thing. And I of course loved her! We loved having them over and can't wait to see them again soon!

.:JACKSON HOLE:.

So on my Birthday we went to Jackson Hole. I had so much fun walking around to all the different shops. This was probably my favorite Birthday so far!

.:BIRTHDAY FUN:.

So on Friday we went to Hard Hat (An amazing restaurant up here) and then to Rigby to go bowling. We had so much fun! There were 19 people with us and it was crazy. At this bowling alley you keep your own score and the ball comes back to you where you can see it... It's such an old but awesome place. We had all of our closest friends from up here with us and I couldn't have asked for a better "Birthday Party." Here are some pictures from the night...


Cortney, Whitney and Me


A few of our Friends...

STRIKE BABY!



Out of everyone there I got the lowest score. SAD!