It could always be worse

Yesterday was a day that we call, "Just one of those days."  I had a great weekend-I got a lot of things done, I cleaned the whole house, even got my first massage! Brian had Sunday off (which is very rare) and we got to got to all 3 meetings at Brian's parent's ward.  Then we spend the rest of the day goofing off, eating magnificent food and being lazy; it was glorious.  So by the time Monday came around I remembered all the things I have to do I was a feeling a little stressed and overwhelmed.  I went up to school where we talked about rape and domestic violence... not irregular when being a social work major :)  Then I went to work and went home.  I have been really tired the past few days because both Brian and I have had to stay up until midnight to register for classes next semester.  Also we've gotten into the series called Parenthood and we always say, "Just one more episode!" You all know how it is...  anyways, all I wanted to do was lay on the couch.  I watched the show Awakenings, with Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro-great, fabulous, touching, heartbreaking show.  I proceeded to bawl through the entirety of it.  P.S.  What's up with getting more emotional when you're married?  Or is it just me? Haha probably just me.

So I started something else (yes I know I'm extremely lazy, Brian usually works until 9 so I have 4 hours to kill) and Nya is running around like crazy, whining for every little thing.  We use to go on walks but it's getting really cold so the poor thing is getting stir crazy.  Or so I thought... While I was laying on the couch she runs up and jumps on me... then about 5 seconds later jumps off.  I'm wasn't really paying attention because I'm into the movie but then all of a sudden I feel really warm.... and then wet...  NYA HAD PEED ON ME.  Nya! Who has been potty trained for like 2 months already!!  The little stink PEED ON ME. Usually she goes to the door if she needs to go out and had gone out not too long before.  Ah man.  Needless to say I was furious... it had gone through a blanket and my jeans.  I would have taken a picture but I'm sorry... I was in dog pee people.  Nya knew I was mad because she was in her kennel as fast as lightning.

Shortly after that I get a call from Brian telling me he's going to be a half hour later than he thought, which means we had to cancel going to my parents for FHE.... bummer.  Half hour later he calls telling me the car is dead... so he tells me to come get him, but then people kept coming over and trying to help him, (bless them) so he'd call me back telling me not to come.  Finally he decided it's not going to work so I have to run out to get him.  We've been having car troubles for a while so that was another stressor.  However..

That very night I got a phone call from a friend telling me that the Frontrunner accident in Kaysville was someone we knew.  In fact they live right across the street from my parents house.  I was shocked; the police had to go to the house and tell the husband that his wife and kids are in the hospital in critical condition.  All day long I had "one of those days," but not once was I worried about the safety of my family or the future.  To update you, the wife is still in the hospital after undergoing an extensive surgery, they think she's going to be okay, and the two little girls got to go home.  What an eye opener that was for me.  You never know what's going to happen.... one day you're healthy and the next you could be fighting for your life.

I'm grateful that no one was killed.  I'm grateful for the gospel and the things that I know and enjoy.  I'm thankful for a Father in Heaven who is watching over that family and each of us.  Yeah getting peed on is pretty bad, but it could always be worse.  So I'm grateful.

The best 6 months of my life

If you didn't know already, my favorite number is 11.  So today marks a very important day in 11 history... 11/11/11, which is awesome.  However, it also marks the 6 months that Brian and I have been married.  I don't want to get too sappy or anything, but I do want to say this:  I have never been so blessed.  I married the greatest man and I love him more everyday.

It's been the best 6 months of my life!  I love you Brian!

Surprise!

Last Wednesday I came from being on campus for 6 hours to find the house clean, a vase of beautiful flowers, and Brian doing the dishes.  Isn't he great?!

I found something else when I got home.  An envelope.  From Weber State. I had recently applied for the Social Work program... gulp...

Yay!!!

It's taken me such a long time to find out what I want to do. Heck, everyone else I know is graduated or super close.  I only have 12 classes left which is very exciting.  I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes I get scared and overwhelmed at what lies ahead; social work isn't a pretty job.  But I think that it will be rewarding and I won't do it forever.  Pray for me to get through the next couple of semesters.  Feel free to text me and encourage me that I can do this!! 

Right...?

It's always a good time at the Messer's

Brian and I are thankful that we were able to find a place so close to our families.  We often go to our parent's houses just to hang out.  So the other day we went to the Messer's and Brett and Brian decided to play a little trick on Nya, by putting socks on her feet...

She does not look happy...

Hahaha Nya is a good sport!

Later Chloe and I decorated this sweet haunted house!  At first we tried to make it look exactly like the picture, but we kept messing up so we decided to make it the most horrific house ever; it's haunted right? It should look scary.

Yay for Halloween! 

  Brian and I are thinking we'll dress up as... Wolverine and Rogue!!!

What are you dressing up as this year??

Angel Baby

It's amazing how precious a little baby is; how one little girl can cast such a sweet spirit over an entire room and all the people around her.  She comes into the room and instantly the whole mood of the room changes and we all jump up to see her. It's been just over a week since dear Ruby Clawson was born and our whole family is fighting for ways to hold her.  My mom literally threatens us if she doesn't get to hold little Ruby first.  Kinda scary...

This is her on the way home from the hospital.

We all text Jake and Heather and offer to tend her ANYTIME.

We already love her so much and get excited over every little thing she does.

Wouldn't you?!?!

We're thankful for this tiny piece of heaven that came into our lives.

What a great day!!

Oh wht a day!  Saturdays are always great, but this Saturday was especially great.  Brian had a day off so we lounged around until he went golfing with my brothers.  They're always asking him to go but he's always had to work so he was excited that he was able to.  Though I think 18 holes and 5 1/2 hours later he wasn't so sure...  I'm sorry golf lovers; but 5 1/2 hours is just too much.  But he had a good time!


Luckily, I was able to tend my cousin's little girl Lexi.  Her mom Brandy has lost 35 lbs and went on show for it!  Go Brandy!  Lexi is a sweet girl and so smart.  She was saying "Wa Wa" by the time we drove to my parents house for the next great thing

My baby sister Courtney went to Homecoming with her "lover" Brandon... OOOO! I can't believe how beautiful she is.  It's like I turned the page and she's a gorgeous blonde bombshell who's a junior in high school.  Craziness.  She looks gorgeous!

Gotta have a whole crew!  Kidding.  She could wear a paper bag and still look awesome

Courtney's childhood friend Kristy, and another sister to me.  What a bunch of cuties! The whole neighborhood comes out during dance time to see all the pretty girls in their dresses

The dreaded flower pinning...

Mom to the rescue! (I never got the hang of this)

Sniff Sniff

After we saw Courtney off, Bri came home and we went to the Messer's for dinner and to see Hailey off to her Homecoming dance!! 

Hailey went with Taylor Moore, I think he's the SBO President??

Here it is again :)

Dang I have cute sisters.

More lexi pictures:

She didn't have a jacket so I stuck her in mine. haha

Oh but people.  It gets better.  While Brian was playing golf with my brothers, Jake had to leave because..... HEATHER WAS HAVING CONTRACTIONS!!!!!!

Here she is folks!  Ruby Clawson at 20.5 inches, 7 lbs 15 oz. 

The most precious baby I have ever seen.

Proud Grandma! (We can FINALLY say that!!!)

She has big feet already!

I'm an Aunt!

She was born on 11:38 pm October 8 and is happy and healthy!  Momma Heather is doing fabulous.

WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!!!

And I wonder why my pants don't fit

Yesterday was Brian's day off, which are rare and wonderful at the Messer house.  We slept in late (9:30), sat on the couch for a little while, cleaned up our little place in 20 minutes, then ate lunch, TOGETHER.  It was wonderful.  Most of the time Brian gets off work and isn't home until 9 or later and I get too hungry to wait so we haven't eaten together in weeks.  Eventually I had to go to work and school, but we were able to get a lot of things done and be together again at 7.  I had gotten out of class almost an hour early, and Brian was craving icecream... Where is my will to be healthy you ask?  I don't know. It vanishes after someone says "Nielsen's custard" or "vanilla and almonds."

Us at Nielsens

Then we went home and watched Deja Vu, great show!  And has some delicious stovetop popcorn with butter and salt, yum....

This was gone in 10 minutes.  We love popcorn.

And I wonder why my pants don't fit?

OH well.  Days like this are precious.

On a different note, my wonderful mother made us a blanket as another wedding gift!  Brian and I are always stealing each others blankets or pillows.  Several weeks ago Brian woke up in the middle of the night and found me bear hugging his pillow, while still using mine... so he tapped me on the shoulder and said, "Hey, can I have my pillow back?"

So for days he's teasing me and saying, yeah well you steal my pillow and telling my family how rude I am, blah blah blah.  So a few nights after that I wake up in the middle of the night.... Guess who has my pillow?  Mr. Hypocrite does.  So I tapped him on the shoulder and said,

"Hey, can I have my pillow back?" ;)

Hopefully we won't steal eachother's stuff this time because now we have a beautiful and large blanket to share.  Thanks mom!!

The Inevitable..Dun Dun Dun

Dear Blog Diary,

Well... it finally happened.   The inevitable of the metabolism slowing down has found me.  All my life I've eaten however I wanted to and never thought of the consequences.  I never was one to gorge on sweets and fats, but boy did I eat a lot.  I was and am a pretty active, but I was never one to run every day, do push ups or sit ups, or even OWN a gym pass. 

These past few weeks I've tried to better, I really have!  But now I can't eat the same amount and not expect the same result.  Sigh.  I know it's all about what you eat and if you are being active on a consistent basis.  But ladies, who has the time??  I know I know, it's all about prioritizing and staying motivated.  Each week I tell myself, "K Laura, this week you need to go to the gym or run or something every day. Put those chips down!!" And... every day, it doesn't happen.  I don't think that I'm overweight or anything, I really don't, but I just feel gross, and I can tell a huge difference when I exercise and eat better. So why don't I do it? I think it would be easier if I had someone to go with, (Brian usually has to work or groans when I bring it up) but I should be going anyway and not use that as an excuse.  How do you guys stay motivated?  What are ways to help me and Brian GET off our butts?!?!

Sincerely,

Mrs. My-Pants-Don't-Fit-Anymore

Silly Nya

Sometimes Nya thinks her tail is out to get her :)

Silly Nya

We love her!

The Girl I Love the Most

To whom it may concern,

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live with the most wonderful person ever?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have someone waiting at home everyday, and it's the only person you want to see and spend time with?
Have you ever sat and thought to yourself, I am married to the most beautiful and wonderful person?

It's been just over three months since Laura and I were married. It was the best day of my life and I've been happier than ever, ever since.

Almost a year ago I was home from school and went up to talk to my Dad on his bed. We talked about things that were going on, how was school, and girls and things :)
It had been a while at that point since I had thought about how fun it would be to date Laura and how I thought we could really make something of the two of us... I told my Dad that and he said,
"Twenty five years from now, when things aren't all school and having fun, is she someone you can imagine doing the fun things AND the hard things with?"

Well, I'm guessing the answer isn't too hard to guess, and I knew then that I could spend my time with Laura.

We talked shortly after that and I proposed the idea... She was skeptical and didn't love the idea at first. She thought it was just a convenience because we knew each other so well and all... But I was convinced. About a month later was our first kiss, and about two and a half months after that we were engaged.

Now, I'm no marriage expert... Obviously! But one thing is for sure, marriage is easier when you're married to someone that you're totally in love with.

Thought this may be of interest for some of you readers ;)

Sincerely,

Mr. Messer

It's DONE!!! Almost....

Brian and I have been trying to get a picture hung for 3 months now... We did put up one decoration but other than that, nada.  So last night for family night we finally took some time, did some shopping, and voila!!  I love it.  We still have another wall or two that we're going to fill with our wedding reception pictures when we get them.  But it's just so exciting to put up some decorations and pictures!!  We love our little apartment and feel very blessed to have all that we have.

Living Room-Smile Nya!

Other side of living room

Great kitchen , I love all my cupoards!

Bedroom (Brian hates making the bed, and frankly, so do I, but it's just too dang beautiful not to have)

Other side of bedroom

Bathroom

We also have a rocking laundry room.  I wish I would have taken pictures of what the apartment looked like before we moved in.  Brian painted the entire place (it took forever but he did such a great job).  It's wasn't bad before, but it's amazing what paint, some color, and decorations can do. 



Coming out of the temple!

We don't have the wedding day pictures yet but I did find this video on my brother's phone.  Such a great day!

Sorry it's not high quality, but I love it!

I'd like to know...

OKAY.  I'd like to know what genius decided we had to work 40 hours A WEEK.

 I've been crunching some numbers and have come to find that full-time workers, (usually very important significant others like husbands or fathers) spend approximately 24% of their week at work.  But then you add on travel time, which for most people varies between 15-30 minutes, more when there's traffic, then lunch breaks, which now by law have to be an hour...  So! Add on another 1 and 30 minutes each day= 47.5 hours a week at work.  BOOM.  Just went up to 28%.  That is just a week, a day we spend 40% of our day at work.

Still doesn't sound like a lot does it... but then, remember how much of the day we spend sleeping? Hmm, let's see; between 6-8 hours a night, we'll say 7 to compromise= 33% a week.  A day, 29%. So in just one day, 69% of it is gone.  People.  More than half of our day is spent working, or sleeping, instead of being with family, friends, or just being able to relax and do whatever we feel like.  But no, instead we spend most of our time at work, so that we can make enough money to have the things we would like, get by, and live comfortably.  But tell me, what kind of a comfortable, wanting life is it when the only times we see our loved ones is for a few precious hours?  It's rubbish I say!! Complete rubbish.

Now I'm not saying to do away with work completely... we spend lots of money and time in school so they we can be learned in our area of work and I know that a lot of satisfaction can come from working hard in a career.  I just think that if we were able to work just a few less hours for the same amount of pay, life would be good. :) 

Oh to dream!

Fairytale

Gorgeous dress, wonderful boy... I live in a fairytale.