Thanksgiving Break

I know it's way past Thanksgiving but here are some things that happened.

We started out with a family swimming party. SO AWESOME!
It consisted of swimming, playing, swimming, chicken fights, swimming, noodles, and trying to run on water.
Clearly we had to do some sort of work out before stuffing our face the next day!


We all had super fun!

Thanksgiving came and we had two feasts and they were delish! I even got into the spirit and made pumpkin cookies, which p.s. my whole family did not believe that I baked them... Thanks fam. But to say the least they were soo yummy!

Next was BlackFriday (yes that is one word). Jerrin, Crystal and I went to Wal-mart around 8pm. We had some big items to wait for.

1. Mattress Topper. (10pm)
2. Surround Sound System. (8am)
3. HDMI Cables. (12am)

I waited for the MT for a while but once I saw the item next to us being put into carts at 9:50 I quickly ripped the bag off and grabbed my MT and didn't let any one get in my way.
Mattress Topper. Check! AND a Shark Steamer Mop thing. I was way happy about that!

Next HDMI Cables.  I had to get 8 of these babies! I quickly became friends with the girl standing next to me. Once I knew we were pretty close I leaned over and said,

"Hey. Could you help me with something?"
"Hmmm, sure."
"So when 12am comes around and everyone is trying to man handle these cables can you help me put as many of these cables in my basket?!" I sounded very confident.
"How many do you need!"
"A. Lot. You in?"
"Yes."

Then from then on I listened while she talked about getting drunk and stuff. Interesting...

It was about 11:50 and I was getting really really excited to get my cables.  Everyone was talking about just ripping the bag off and getting our stuff.  The lady across from me was very smart. The yelled GO!!!! While I was not paying attention. I quickly ripped the bag off and the MADNESS started! Everyone started going crazy and trying to grab anything! And I started it all.. Yes, I was proud.

On an other note. I got all my HDMI cables.

Merg had told me that the Auto part of the store was the place to check out and so we headed there. On our way we saw that it was closed but then I spotted something GREAT! Our. Surround. Sound. System!!! But there was only one. And we needed two. Jerrin disappeared for a good while but when he reappeared he had another one! He had found the pot of gold!

After checking out I was as happy as I could be and our great friend, Andy, suggested that we all go back to our home, hook up our system and watch a movie. We were all for it!

Darren, Andy, and Jerrin all set up the system while I made us all pizza. I listened to them converse and clearly by their language they were having boys night or something. Electronics make boys go crazy. I would tell some things that were said but.... You wouldn't want to hear them.

And that kids... Was my Thanksgiving break!

Happy Birthday!

Today is my one and only nephews birthday!

FOUR YEARS OLD!!!! 



Birthday boy!

Isn't he just the cutest!?

As soon as his party started he kept asking can I open my presents NOW!?

On my birthday I can't wait to open presents, so I can't imagine

how hard it is for a four-year-old!



Finally time!



In the end he got his wish and he was one happy boy!



Clearly Aunt Jazmin's presents were the BEST!



HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISAAC!

What time?

I LOVE MY JOB.

It was about three o'clock on a Wednesday so that means I babysit two cute three-year-olds. They wanted some Mac 'n Cheese so I started making it. Once the noodles were all cooked and it was ready for cheese, Sophie, the little girl, runs up to me with Keegan, the little boy, following right behind her and she yells,

"IT'S TIME TO GET NAKED!!!!"
"YEAH!!!!" yells Keegan

Then they were gone.

Not thinking much about it because they were both really hyper, I went to get them so they could eat their Mac 'n Cheese but Sophie's bedroom door was locked. I knocked and said,

"Open up, your food is done."
They giggled.
"What are you two doing?"

Sophie opened the door with tears rolling down her face from laughing so hard.
And this is what I found.

When I saw, I laughed along with them and said,

"Soph, did you do this?"
"NO! haha. Keegan wanted a ballerina outfit like me!"

Oh the joys of being a babysitter! There is never a dull moment with these two cuties!

He doesn't get it!

Yes, I'm married!

Before Jerrin and I got married we decided that we would be going to a home ward instead of the married branch because the MB is just weird... But then something awesome happened! Jerrin got called to be in the bishopric so we got to stay in the singles ward. I was excited! I get to stay with all my friends and I don't have to be with married people!

When school started in August I was pumped to be in the singles ward but I didn't realize it came with consequences.. In a singles ward everyone is single and looking for an eternal companion!

Sacrament meeting went good besides Jerrin having to sit up front and me having to sit in the congergation with no one to joke around with.  The trouble came in sunday school... I sat down next to a girl and waited for Jerrin to come in when all of a sudden Albert (that's not his real name) comes and sits by me and says,
"Hi. I'm Albert. What's your name?"
"Jazmin."
"Nice to meet you Jazmin! Are you new here?"
"Well not really. I am graduated and my HUSBAND goes to school here."  (That word did not phase him at all.)
"Oh cool. So are you working?"
"Yes, I babysit."
At this moment I was done talking to Albert but he didn't get it..
"That is awesome! So what are you studying."
I was confused when he asked this because I already told him I was not going to school! (guess he wasn't listening!)
"What?" I said.
"In school, what are you studying?"
"Umm... I am not going to school, my HUSBAND is."
"Oh right. Well you look like a fun girl, do you care if I sit by you?"
WTF!!! This kid does not get it. I didn't say anything for about 30 seconds and then finally Jerrin came in and gave him a weird look then looked at me and mouthed, Who? What? I just shrugged my shoulders.
Jerrin leaned over to him and said,
"Hey Albert. Can I take your seat so I can sit next to my WIFE? haha."
"This is your w-w-wife? Oh man I'm sorry I didn't know!..."
Albert turned bright red.
"Yeah man. Don't worry about it." said Jerrin.
Albert moved over a seat.

Since then Albert gives me the creeper look... I. Don't. Like. It!

I will be at the gym and he will just look at me or say weird things like, looking good! or you are tough! SO. WERID!

Just the other Sunday right after sarcrament meeting he came up to me and said,
"Have not seen you at the gym lately."
"I have not seen you... because I don't go! haha!"
"Well me either, but you don't need to go, you are perfect."
What. Did. He. Just. SAY!? My jaw dropped and I had no idea what to say except,
"Haha. Well see ya later!" And I walked away.

Who says that to a married women!? Since that time I have tried avoiding Albert the best I can or I make sure I am with Jerrin when I see him.



Yes. We are married! (:

 Albert, sorry (not really) but I have already found my eternal companion and I'm very very happy with him!

Merg For Short

I have an AWESOME best friend.

We went to high school together but we never were friends until college and Mel. Nel. Mel Nel is short for Melanie Neilson, our math teacher. We had the same math class so we started gettting together and "doing" math homework. And by math homework I mean distracting everyone who was doing homework, and getting them to stop so we could do something fun, and going to the park to do some math and end up making videos about people we love...MORE!

Morgan Johnson, Merg, is MY best friend. I know I can tell her everything and she is always up for anything. I am so blessed to have her as my friend!
 
If you ever need someone to keep a secret, she's your girl.
If you ever want help with something, she's your girl.
If you ever need great advice, she's your girl.
If you ever need a humble, selfless, fun, energetic, loving, someone-to-cheer-you-up person...
She. Is. Your. Girl.

MORGAN JOHNSON 



Always Happy!



Top three favorite memories. 

#3.  Raquetball.
We started learning how to play r-ball (as we called it) and we got pretty good. We get distracted pretty easily, especially when a camera is involved.




Oh Yeah!!




1..2..3..JUMP!


#2 Oh no she didn't!
There was this girl and she talked smack about Merg and she over heard. When Merg told me I was pissed. If you talk bad about her, it's like talking bad about me! Not. Cool.  We came up with a plan to "jump" her, and we were semi serious about going through with it. But out of the goodness of Mergs heart she forgave her and let it go. That's one reason why she is so great!




Don't mess!



#1 April Fools!
One year for April 1st day we decided we would steal a chicken and throw it in someone house. We were in a group and one girl wanted to tag along so we let her come (not a god idea).  We knew someone with chickens so we headed there in a heartbeat.  When we pulled up to the house we got out of the car and ran to the back yard.  We made girl number three the look out.  The first thing we saw when going into the chicken coop was a huge turkey, so scary, but we got past him! Girl number three kept freaking us out because she thought every little noise was someone coming (that's why Merg and I fly solo on missions) We ended up ignoring her. When we got to the chicken I made Merg grab it because I hate chickens. Once it was in her hands we ran back to the car! We were so excited and celebrated!
When we pulled up the the victims house we devised a plan and I manned up and held the chicken.
Go to the door.
On the count of three open the door.
I throw the chicken in.
Shut the door.
RUN!
We got out of the car and walked up to the door.
1...2...3!!! OPEN! CHICKEN! CLOSE! RUN!
I have never ran so fast in my life! Mission complete!
We later found out that the chicken had pooped in the house! Couldn't have went any better.
Best prank ever!



Never a dull moment!



Thanks Merg for all the great times!

(I love you!)

Put A Smile On

I love laughing... at people.  Especially when they don't even realize they said something funny.




This is what happens when search Laughing
on Google.


#1 The other day at work the two three year olds were fighting so I made them sit down on the couch and told them we were going to relax for a while and watch a movie. They also were not allowed to talk to each other. I turned the tv on and said,
"Okay... what do you want to watch?"
Girl: "Humpty-dumpty!"
Boy: "Humpy-dumpy?"
Girl: "NO. Humpty-DUMPTY!"
Boy: "Humpy-dumpy?"
Girl: "NO! Humpty-dumpty!"
Boy: "Humpy-dumpy?"
Girl: "NO! Humpty-dumpty!"
This went on for about three minutes. I started to laugh and then wished it was called Humpy-dumpy. I bet the story would go a little different.

#2 The three year old girl I babysit is pretty smart. I can sit down and have a grown up conversation with her and she gives me some good advice. 
The other day I was having a bad day and she says,
"Jazmin, sit down. Why are you sad?"
"I am not sad. Just tired."
"Oh okay. Maybe you should go to bed or take a nap."
"Can I take a nap right now?"
"No silly. You are at work." She laughed.
"I know, it was just a joke."
"Jazmin, can I ask you a question?"
"Yeah. What is your question?"
"When are you going to buy your own kids?"
"Buy my kids?"
"Yeah. When you want a baby you have to buy them."
"Where do I buy a baby?"
"At the store."
"What store?"
"Well Wal-mart of course. You get everything there!"
"Oh! Silly me, I should have known that."
"Yeah. All grown ups know about it. So you and Jerrin should go buy a baby."
I laughed and said, "Maybe when I have a lot of money I will go buy a baby."
"They only cost three dollars!"
She made a good point. I guess Jerrin and I are going to wal-mart to buy a three dollar baby!

#3 Sometimes Jerrin doesn't think before he speaks. I love it because it makes for some good stories.
We went grocery shopping the other day and I went to get milk while Jerrin got the eggs. Then we went to pick up this niece and nephews. When we got home they had put all their stuff in the back and I said,
"I hope they didn't squish the eggs."
Jerrin picked up the egg bag and opened the carton and says,
"Oh my! They gave us a hard boiled egg!"
He picks up the egg and shakes it.
Then I said,
"HAHAHA! Jerrin there is a hole on the top of the egg. It's not hard boiled, just dried out!"
"Oh."

#4 This is my favorite story. Jerrin and I were talking about in vitro fertilization and how it works. (If you don't know how it works, go look it up.) I explained to Jerrin how it works and then he said,
"So they get the boys eggs and put it in the girl?"
"HAHAHAHA! Jerrin just think about what you just said!"
"I'm being serious."
"Oh... well.. Boys don't have eggs! HAHA!"
"I knew that!"
"Yeah sure you did!"

Laughter is the best medicine...for everything.

Roger

My favorite kitty.



Isn't he cute?

Roger is a stray cat. He came into our lives a couple of weeks ago.  At first I didn't like Roger, because I don't like cats. AND he didn't have a tail, just a little numb (really creepy).  Jerrin was all about making him our cat and feeding him.  I felt bad for the kitty and went to the kitchen to get him some milk and ham.  After he ate it all Jerrin insisted in bringing him inside, I was not okay with that and I closed the door like I didn't care.  The next day Roger came back and I gave him some more food but this time it was freezing outside so I convinced the kitty to come inside and after that I fell in love with Roger (yes Jerrin I still love you).

Roger was an awesome cat. He was not mean or wild. He would come inside and lay down only to fall sleep.  Roger was scared of Jerrin so if I left the room he would follow me where ever I went.  Roger and I grew close while Jerrin was trying to win my love back.

I would often find Roger sneaking away from my sight only to find him going back to his street ways of geting into the garbage.  I got mad at him and he quickly ran off and hid behind the couch. I felt pretty bad because Roger didn't like me for about 2 minutes after but he didn't do it again.

Every night Roger would come to our house, we would let him in, feed him, love him, and I would cuddle with him until we went to bed and he would want to go back outside. 

I decided it was time for Roger to start eating like a grown up kitty so I bought him cat food.  I could not wait for him to come back that night so I could show him his new food.  Night came and no Roger. I was pretty sad.  Every five minutes I would open the door and say Roger?! But no Roger.  I left the food outside and in the morning it was gone. I was pretty happy that Roger had come by.  But I later found out that it was not Roger coming it was some other cat. I scared that cat away and it has not come back since.  But neither has Roger...




Roger by the fireplace.

)I guess Roger liked the streets more than me.... and grown up food..

One Minute Challenge

I have to be at work at 7:50 and it takes me ten minutes to get to work IF I leave at 7:39.

My alarm goes off at 7:06. (I have recently set it ten minutes earlier so I can start my car at 7:20 and it's warm when I get in.) I get up, get dressed and put my contacts in and now it's 7:15.  After I pull my hair up it's time to start my car.  When I come in I put all my stuff together then put it by the door. I go to the kitchen and make my breakfast shake and now it's 7:30. I put my socks and shoes one then go back into the bathroom to brush my teeth. 7:35. I have three minutes to say bye to Jerrin while he is half asleep. (This is my favorite part of the morning except after I don't want to leave...) 7:38.  I walk to the front door, pick up all my stuff, put my coat on, walk out to my car, put it in reverse, back up, put it in drive, and finally check the time. 7:40. Perfect! I drive on a dirt road (because it is faster) to get to the main road and by 7:43 I am on the high-way.  7:47, getting off the high-way.  7:48, Slow down because I pass my first cop.  7:49, Slow down again because I pass my second cop. Then I speed up and pull into work at exactly 7:50. Done! But the problem comes when I wake up late. (this happens at least three times a week..)

7:20, I wake up look at the time and sigh because of how the time sped up while I decided to sleep for five more minutes. I get dressed and that includes putting on my socks and shoes. 7:30.  I put my contacts in (this is a very important part of my morning) and pull up my hair. 7:35. I hurry around looking for my keys and purse. 7:37.  Run to the bathroom and put my toothbrush and paste in my purse. (I can brush by teeth at work) 7:38. Run to the bedroom so I have time to say bye to Jerrin.  Now it's 7:40... I'm late.... I run to my car which is cold and I race down the dirt road trying to win and then.... school bus number 19 wins... You see if I leave one minute late, I get stuck behind the bus.

 As I am driving behind this bus I think of why it has to make three consecutive stops so there is no time for me to pass. Can't these kids all get on in ONE bus stop?  I usually pass the bus on a double yellow and the bus driver always honks at me and I wonder why I never flip him off... I finally reach the high-way and now it's 7:47 (I should be getting OFF the high-way at this time)  I drive really fast and now I'm all messed up and I have no idea when a cop is going to pass me.  7:52, I am getting off the high-way and I have hit morning rush hour in Price!!! (Yes. We. Have. That....Trust. Me.) I speed though Westwood and I pull into work at 7:58... Bad start my day. Now I have made the kids late for school... But I always blame it on

BUS NUMBER 19! (Darn you!!)

A Nerdy Thing

Halloween 2011 was awesome!

It all started with Morgan and me going to DI to find our costumes.  We found these awesome (so we thought) 80's jumpers but when we tried them on... not so awesome. They fit really weird and gave us super bad wedgies! So we kept looking around. Then we decided we wanted to be old grandmas but quickly gave up on that idea. Then suddenly I saw RED pants and I turned to Morgan and said, "Do you want to be Thing One and Thing Two?!" She said yes! After that I was so excited to find anything red! We found a rack of about 10 red pants, which I thought was really weird, and we grabbed two of the best ones. We quickly headed for the red shirts and Morgan found a nice light long sleeved shirt and I got stuck with a turtle-neck-three-pound-sweater... We were pretty excited about our great costume choice! We headed back to my house after buying some blue hair spray stuff and white paint. It took us at least one hour to have our costumes perfected!


TA-DA!!!!

 After we saw how awesome we looked we decided to go cause havoc! We ran out of my house and up the hill! We had soooo much energy! We would stop when one of us would finally say, "Okay, I'm tired." Until we saw Jerrin driving up and street and we both immediately started running towards his car!

Once we reached the street and saw treat-or-treaters I started to run and Morgan followed as I yelled at the top of my lungs,
"I"M THING ONE!!!!"
"AND I'M THING TWO!!!!"
"I'M THING ONE!!!"
"AND I'M THING TWO!!!!"
"AND WE ARE CAUSING HAVOC!!!!"
After about 30 seconds of running Morgan and I were done!!! We walked back to my house only to find by babe looking dang smart.

Also, our friends came over.



The Girls!

AND

The Boys!

This Halloween was great!

Nothin' but a Nerdy Thing.