Thankful. It is November After All.

You know how you have those days were you stop and think to yourself, "My life rocks?"

Lately, I have been having those days continually.

I am not kidding.

Everyday I find myself thinking about how fortunate I am or what I get to do almost daily that just makes me so thankful.

This week has been a whirlwind!

I got to ride my bike when I thought that the season might of been over.

I have seen Patrice lots.

"Denver" is in town.

I have met/become friends with a few new people who never cease to amaze me.

Work is good. Both of them.

One is a little lighter considering Jordy is out of town.

I am almost finally done decorating my apartment.

(Few pictures to hang and canvas to paint and poof!)

I got a new snowboard. And boots.

Both of those things make me want to pee myself just thinking about the winter.

My cats quit eating paper.

I have been exercising more and am feeling it!

The list goes on really.

Dr. BFF has told me more than once that sometimes I leave these type of posts to often, but this week I just had to considering a few of my experiences the last few days...

I am a firm believer that people come into your life for a reason.

Yes, you may not know it at the time but in rare situations you do.

This week I have been humbled by someone daily.

I am just in awe of the thought of what they have been through and the way they hold themselves.

Being in their presence makes me want to be better.

Maybe that is the reason they suddenly appeared in my life.

Just to show me what true and sincere appreciation for life is.

I believe that maybe I was losing sight of it and the few things I have had to fight through.

This is my favorite time of year.

I love the fall and the Holidays for all of the spirit it brings to even those of us who are a little bit on the crazy side of life.

I have never been more excited and more thankful for what this winter will bring.

Hopefully, not just me, but you all my friends will take a little glimpse into all of the things you are thankful for.

I mean, it is November after all!

Playing Catch Up

I can't believe that I haven't blogged in almost a month.

Especially since I have had so many exciting things happen!

First off this guy gave me a job.

He is a rep for this little ski company.

Needless to say I have am stoked.

Any of you who know me and know the reasons I found myself back in Utah know it has a large part to do with mountain sports and snow.

The range of emotions that I have felt by Jordy giving me such a wanted job here in PC, (he has more "man crushes" on him then I knew possible) has been overwhelming.

1. I kinda ski.

(Riding is better.)

2. I haven't really ever worked in this industry and it is intimidating.

3. Did I mention how stoked I am?

So yeah. This winter is going to be a huge experience for me and I am excited to see what adventures it will bring!

The first trip for me will be to a Salomon sales meeting in ATL in a few weeks. I'll let you all know how it goes!

Knowing this fact look what I got.

Most people end up with 2 skis.

I have 3.

This story is for another time but they have trees on them and I had to show you all!

Along with the new J.O.B. I get to do fun things like go to ski movie premiers.

This one was held up at the Salomon headquarters in Ogden.

That screen was at least 15 x 30 and crystal clear.

Awesome.

Loved the whole evening.

(They served free cupcakes.)

Slowly falling in love with this company.

Did I mention how stoked I am?

After that movie we then got to see this one.

Here in PC.

It was pretty rad.

Considering that Salomon is a sponsor of the film and a few of the athletes are also sponsored, Jordy and I figured it would be a good idea to throw a little shindig the whole night.

Patrice and Danny came up from the SLC and a few of Jordy's friends rallied and we had an killer time!

We were also pretty stoked that Cody stopped by.

(Dude in black hat)

Talk about a stellar athlete and person.

Jordy and I were so impressed not only by his skiing but by the type of guy he is.

Living in a ski town that has pros floating all about you meet quite a few who are stuck on themselves.

Cody precedes all expectations and now has a few more friends in PC.

Lastly.

I have been doing my fare share of riding.

Jordy got me hooked.

(What a jerk of a boss and friend right!? Add one more expensive sport to my list!)

I have always loved riding bikes and kinda sort of had mountain biked before.

Little did I know that really I knew nothing about mountain biking.

I am completely addicted.

Stupidly addicted actually.

I am just a little sad that I got into it at the end of the season!

Oh well! I now have something to look forward to when the snow melts right?

Fair. 2010

I love the fair.

I always have.

When you grow up going to the Benton Franklin County Fair you just do.

A few of my fondest childhood/teen memories revolve around the fair.

They also include the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band but that is another story.

Last year I made it a point to do a photo project at the State fair here in Utah.

This year I just thought it would be fun to go.

I didn't have an agenda just wanted to go and be apart of the festivities.

I also must say this will be the last year with the Utah State Fair.

It's just not the same anymore...

Regardless of the atmosphere and desire to go, my friend Brandon (who hasn't been to the fair in years) and I had another idea.

Me -"Let's see how much fair food we can eat?"

Him - "Ok you are on!"

Me - "Have you ever had funnel cake?"

Him - "No, that is the first on the list."

How dumb am I?

First. We drank.

Then we ate.

Yes, thank you Polynesian-cookout-turkey leg-pig-booth.

This was our first food stop.

As we dined on our first course we were nothing but entertained by the side show happening to the left of the booth.

Can you see?

Sea Lions.

Yep.

At the fair.

I was flabbergasted.

Not just because of the animals but the idea that there are people in the world who thought it would be a great idea/way to make a living by touring around the country with a sea lion show! It blows my mind.

Somedays I question myself and what I am doing.

This was not one of those days or moments.

After our entertainment retired it was on to desert.

Bring on the funnel cake!

(I must say even looking at this picture makes me want to throw up.)

It was a Bavarian cream with chocolate sauce and whip cream and Brandon loved it.

I didn't think it was anything special.

Especially nothing worth the $8.00 on but hey you got to do it once in your life.

Next we were in search for these beauties.

How how I love friend Oreos.

Except these ones.

I think it had to do with the fact that this batch was the last of the night and who knows how long they had been sitting under the heating lamp.

They were chewy.

And gross.

Huge disappointment.

You can pretty much tell this by the look on Brandon's face in this picture.

Believe it or not after this we thought it would be a good idea to get ice cream afterwards.

(There was a bet involved that constituted a "mixed" cone... No such thing at Micky D's and I won.. nothing of value just pride.)

I will say that I had the worst stomach ache ever.

EVER.

I once was paid $5 bucks to eat a large spoon full of carmel and that stomach ache was a breeze compared to this!

The next morning I woke up feeling like I had been hit by a truck.

Never again.

The fair trip of 2010 was painful but memorable.

Never again will I have the desire to eat the much crap at any fair.

Ever.

On a side note.

On the way down to the SLC a rock hit Brandon's windshield.

Have you ever seen a window look like this?

We defiantly got a little bit of an adrenaline rush from the "little" pebble.

Oh... Hello!

This fall I had some pictures taken.

This woman is remarkable!

And an amazing photographer!

To see more on what she thought about our shoot click here.

Full House

This whole week has been so crazy!

It started out looking like this..

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And after a few days it looked like this...

Then came the extensive excitement of the family arriving for conference weekend!

For the past few months everyone has planned to come up to Utah for General Conference, surprisingly they did, and it has felt like Thanksgiving.

Only after one day we have more fun then imaginable.

Yesterday at about 1 Brad, Christin, John, and Phil arrived just in time to catch a nap and party the rest of the night.

Phil serenaded us. (As usual)

Bannon got out the slack line.

And the rest of us began to cook.

Then we ate!

By the time dinner arrived we had J-Money, My Dad, Nate, Bannon, Brad, Christin, Phil, Lindsay, Tanner (Jake's little bro), Heather (Tanner's Girlfriend) and Francesca ready to sit down for a delicious meal of Brad Burgers and our families' famous guac.

(Don't worry Jake got there eventually... he was at work.)

It felt like Thanksgiving with the fireplace lit, cider being poured, and smores rosting over the fire. Games were played and snuggles were shared... it was the best thing ever.

It wasn't too long before we all were giving up on our long day.

As I went to sleep last night I couldn't help to feel exhausted and incredibly grateful.

Christin always jokes about how I blog about how happy and grateful I am... well this was no exception.

I have been so blessed in the past few years how could I not be grateful?

I am so lucky to have a home where everyone could come stay. Where we all fit and that under the circumstances, was one of the biggest blessings of my life. It has warmed my heart.

I can't wait to see what the rest of the few days bring and for the many more times that we all will meet in Utah here again.

I hope you all enjoy our fall conference weekend just as much as I have... and know we wish you were here to share in the love.

Happy Fall

Over the weekend the infamous Deanna came up to visit for Sunday.

Jake and I kidnapped her during Relief Society and took her for a drive up Gaurdsman Pass.

The leaves have been and were in full force, which is what leads me to this post.

Tonight Park City is suppose to get our first snow fall of the year.

I am beyond excited.

Fall has been short for this girl who lives in the mountains...

But it has been short and happy...

Hopefully I will awake to a small blanket of the white fluffy stuff all over my backyard.

If not, I guess I can live with the fall for a few more weeks!

PRAY FOR SNOW!

My Favorite Text

Today in reference to kisses and hands and stuff like that I got this text:

"And though I absolutely love what you can do with those lips and hands, I can't get enough of the rest of you either."

This weekend made me like him that much

more.

Maybe it was because he took this picture of me that I love...

Or because I have never had someone in my life really truly

understand what it is like to have a family like mine... but he does and I saw it!

(Pictures to come!)

Then again I also have never had someone in my life that loves snow as much as me either...

It was an amazing past few days.

Things have felt wonderfully different.

And I don't think it is just the bangs!