It's hard to believe Christmas is already over for another year. Time flies...
Dan and I had a great first Christmas together. We enjoyed spending time with Dan's side of the family and participating in their fun traditions. Santa was good to us this year. We're both stoked about the Wii and are looking forward to the grandkids eventually giving us a chance to play on it! Dan also got me the cup stacking set I've been wanting. Nerdy, I know...but since seeing it on YouTube I've been wanting to try it out. I think it's way fun and plan on smashing Dan's record here some time soon.
It was a wonderful Christmas. I enjoyed being around so many little children. Despite the noise level and chaos, I love how easiliy little children invite the Spirit and can help you focus on the real meaning of the season.
Random side note that has absolutely nothing to do with the holidays: Dan and I found a couch over the weekend and we'll be picking it up today. Our first furniture. Wahoo! We're getting really excited about our little apartment in Springville and hunting for furnishings has been a fun adventure. We'll be in this week and hopefully have a few days to get settled before the new semester starts.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
The Honeymoon
So, finals are officially over and so is the semester! I'm loving the break from school. Dan and I finished up our finals last Tuesday and early Wednesday morning we headed south to San Diego for our honeymoon. The ride was going great until we got to Primm, NV. I-15 was closed for "blasting." Whatever that means. It was closed from 10 am - 2 pm and we got there around 12:30, so we decided to grab lunch and pull out the lap top to watch a quick episode of 24...yep, I'm doing my best to get Dan addicted...
Well, when it was 4:00 and the road still hadn't re-opened, and we were still stuck in the parking lot of Whiskey Pete's, we started to lose patience. We called the highway patrol and they told us that due to extreme snow conditions in the area, I-15 was closed. So, we called up Joe to ask him if there were any alternate routes south. The best we could find was Highway 95, but that was also closed. So, we decided to go back to Vegas to wait out the storm. Luckily, Mara and Dennis let us stay with them. We didn't get to their place until almost 6:30 that night. So, it was a LONG day of driving. And the roads were awful because there were no plows or anything. We saw so many cars sliding and spinning off the road. California drivers!
When we woke up Thursday morning, I-15 and Highway 95 were still closed. We were starting to wonder if the honeymoon was doomed, but, to make a long story short, we got creative and found a nifty detour around the snow and mountains that landed us in San Deigo around 4:00 pm that day. We were disappointed to lose almost a full day down there, but we decided to make the most out of it. We stayed in a gorgeous resort (thanks Stacey and Dave!) that was right on the harbor. The view from our balcony was awesome at sunrise and sunset!
We did lots of fun stuff like Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town (where we had a fun caricature done and ate the BEST authentic Mexican food), and other random stuff like set off the smoke alarm in our room while cooking breakfast....um...yeah...it's true... The days passed way too fast and before we knew it we were back on the road to Utah. We got back Sunday night. It was a great honeymoon. We had tons of fun and enjoyed the much-needed break!
Well, when it was 4:00 and the road still hadn't re-opened, and we were still stuck in the parking lot of Whiskey Pete's, we started to lose patience. We called the highway patrol and they told us that due to extreme snow conditions in the area, I-15 was closed. So, we called up Joe to ask him if there were any alternate routes south. The best we could find was Highway 95, but that was also closed. So, we decided to go back to Vegas to wait out the storm. Luckily, Mara and Dennis let us stay with them. We didn't get to their place until almost 6:30 that night. So, it was a LONG day of driving. And the roads were awful because there were no plows or anything. We saw so many cars sliding and spinning off the road. California drivers!
When we woke up Thursday morning, I-15 and Highway 95 were still closed. We were starting to wonder if the honeymoon was doomed, but, to make a long story short, we got creative and found a nifty detour around the snow and mountains that landed us in San Deigo around 4:00 pm that day. We were disappointed to lose almost a full day down there, but we decided to make the most out of it. We stayed in a gorgeous resort (thanks Stacey and Dave!) that was right on the harbor. The view from our balcony was awesome at sunrise and sunset!
We did lots of fun stuff like Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, Old Town (where we had a fun caricature done and ate the BEST authentic Mexican food), and other random stuff like set off the smoke alarm in our room while cooking breakfast....um...yeah...it's true... The days passed way too fast and before we knew it we were back on the road to Utah. We got back Sunday night. It was a great honeymoon. We had tons of fun and enjoyed the much-needed break!
Monday, December 8, 2008
Back to the grind...
This weekend was our wedding reception in Idaho Falls. We left Friday after I got off work and arrived in Idaho Falls (conveniently) just in time to share dinner with my parents. We got up semi-early Saturday morning and went to a session in the IF temple. It was fun to show Dan "my temple." After the session we went to the church to help set everything up for the reception.
Later in the afternoon, we had a birthday luncheon with my family. That's right, I'm officially 25. My parents had asked our neighbor to cater the luncheon, and we had some of the best Mexican food! (Mexican food is a personal favorite, and when Sister Playas makes it, it's hard to beat!) We enjoyed enchiladas, rice, beans, sopes, and a cake of "tres leches." It was such good food and I completely forgot that I had to squeeze into a wedding dress a few hours later. Oh well! It was a fun luncheon, though they did sing Happy Birthday. Personally, I hate the Happy Birthday song. Let me clarify: I like singing it to others, but it's by far the most awkward 45 seconds of the year when people sing it to me. I never know if I'm supposed to sing along, or who to look at. My motto--Real friends don't let friends sing Happy Birthday.
Anywho, back to the reception...I think it went really well. It was fun to see a lot of friends and family I hadn't seen for a long time, and to introduce them to Dan and to Dad and Mom Meservy. We had a really good time.
Dan and I are off to a great start. We are so grateful for all the support we've received. Off to a great start and back to the grind...This is the last week of classes and then it's finals and then San Diego! I think we're gonna make it!
Later in the afternoon, we had a birthday luncheon with my family. That's right, I'm officially 25. My parents had asked our neighbor to cater the luncheon, and we had some of the best Mexican food! (Mexican food is a personal favorite, and when Sister Playas makes it, it's hard to beat!) We enjoyed enchiladas, rice, beans, sopes, and a cake of "tres leches." It was such good food and I completely forgot that I had to squeeze into a wedding dress a few hours later. Oh well! It was a fun luncheon, though they did sing Happy Birthday. Personally, I hate the Happy Birthday song. Let me clarify: I like singing it to others, but it's by far the most awkward 45 seconds of the year when people sing it to me. I never know if I'm supposed to sing along, or who to look at. My motto--Real friends don't let friends sing Happy Birthday.
Anywho, back to the reception...I think it went really well. It was fun to see a lot of friends and family I hadn't seen for a long time, and to introduce them to Dan and to Dad and Mom Meservy. We had a really good time.
Dan and I are off to a great start. We are so grateful for all the support we've received. Off to a great start and back to the grind...This is the last week of classes and then it's finals and then San Diego! I think we're gonna make it!
Monday, December 1, 2008
The Meservys...
So, as most of you know, Dan and I got married on Friday. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. The beautiful weather held out and though it got a little chilly taking pictures outside the temple after the ceremony, we honestly can't complain. We were very blessed to have most of our family with us at the temple. We truly appreciate and love each of you who came out to support us on our big day.
After the temple we went with my family to take some family pictures. We had hired a photographer as a surprise for my mom and dad's Christmas present this year. It was the first time we had had all of us together in a loooooong time, so we wanted to take advantage of it. We took pictures at the ampitheatre by Seven Peaks in Provo. Hopefully they turn out all right!
After the pictures we hurried over to the luncheon, which was also a great success. It was so wonderful to be surrounded by so many family members and friends. The reception that evening was a lot of fun. Dan and I loved seeing all the details come together. We can't thank Mom Meservy enough for all of her hard work!
Park City was a fun weekend get-a-way, though I woke up Friday night with a really bad pain in my stomach and Dan couldn't get to sleep until after 4 a.m. Ah, the stuff memories are made of!
So now it's back to real life... Two and a half more weeks of school until the break! I think we're going to make it! I love being married to Dan. I couldn't ask for a better man and best friend to spend my eternity with!
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