Christmas {2010}

So I have finished the blog challenge that I started at the beginning of the month and I got through it even while moving I did cheat a few times but thats ok.. I'm just happy I finished it!! So much has happened since I have talked about life so I will give you all an update on the major things....
The Tuesday before Christmas we began our move to our brand new house in Saratoga Springs. We spent our first night there, it was so great!! We celebrated Christmas in Manti with the Collet clan this year and I got up on Christmas morning and took some awesome pictures of the winter wonderland. It was so quite, peaceful and still. Here are some picture from Christmas day...

We finished our move the following week and have been getting trying to get organized. We stayed home to celebrate the new year and that was just fine with me! Maybe next year we will have a party...who knows but all I know is I hope 2011 can top 2010 cause this year has been amazing!! See you all in 2011!

{Day 30} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 30**

{hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days}

Hopes:

1. to love and enjoy my house

2. to get the house organized and unpacked

3. to remain healthy and strong

4. to get Adam through another successful semester at SLCC

5. to get completely out of "bad" debt

Dreams:

1. to go on vacation for our 3 year anniversary

2. to get a baby sister for Nala

3. get closer to getting a baby 

4. have a fence built for the backyard

5. to go on a family vacation

Plans:

To Enjoy Every Day

{Day 29} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 29**

{a favorite childhood memory}

I have a ton of childhood memories but the one that comes to mind is...

{it looked just like this one}

I asked my grandparents and mom for a swing set probably at age 8-10 and since I was spoiled rotten I got it. I loved that swing set and when my cousins came over to visit we would have competitions to see who could go the highest and then we would have fun jumping out and go flying in the air. It was also fun to do that in the winter and land in a big snow pile. We had the swing set for a long time. We had some great memories on that good ole' swing set!!

{Day 28} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 28**

{person I love}

This is also an easy one for me as well... 

{Day 27} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 27** 
{a place I love}

OUR NEW HOUSE!!

{Day 26} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 26**

{a child I love}

This was an easy one for me...

Ember is the cutest child on the planet!!

{Day 25} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 25**

{a funny {true} story}

I have a ton of funny stories that are true and that have happened to me in the past but for this post I think that I will share something funny that happened to me on vacation once.

We were on vacation in St. George and we were getting ready to go swimming and I took my swim suit into the bathroom with me to change and before changing I used the potty and after I was done I had a bundle of my clothes in my arms and as I was leaning over to flush the toilet my underwear dropped into the toilet and went right down the drain. I starred in disbelief at the toilet wondering what I was going to do and how I was going to tell my family. I came out of the bathroom with a strange look on my face I then proceeded to tell my family what had just happened. They all got a great laugh and luckily it didn't clog the toilet or do any damage. LOL

{Day 24} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 24**

{something that makes me feel better}

Here are some things that make me feel better

1. my hubby

2. my family

3. shopping

4. music

5. my favorite blanket

6. warm summer days

7. a good movie

8. blogging

9. sleeping

10. food

{Day 23} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 23**

{a travel story}

This is the perfect day for a travel story because this time 2 years ago we were traveling to Hawaii!! 

We had a nice journey to Hawaii without any major hiccups.

While we where there I purchased a lamp and it already had a light bulb in it so when it went through the scanners they thought it was a weapon of some sort. They kept asking me what I could have in my suitcase that could be mistaken for a weapon. I had no idea! They pulled me aside and three TSA guys tore though my suitcase and when they found that it was just a lamp they were ok. They then left me to put my suitcase back together I had packed it so strategically that I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to close it again. Luckily all was well and I was able to go on my way but that was my first real travel blunder. So next time I won't pack a lamp in my suitcase in case it might just be a weapon!! LOL

{Day 22} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 22**

{Favorite YouTube Video}

{Day 21} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 21**

{nicknames I have}

1. Ash{most popular}

2. Asher{my mom sometimes calls me}

3. Shlee {what my friends call me}

{Day 20} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 20**

{a favorite recipe}

Zesty Ravioli Skillet 
{From Pampered Chef}

1/3	cup (75 mL) heavy whipping cream
4	cups (1 L) loosely packed fresh baby spinach leaves
6	oz (175 g) provolone cheese, grated
1	tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1	small jalapeño pepper, seeded
3	garlic cloves, pressed
2	cans (14.5 oz/398 mL each) diced tomatoes with onions, undrained
1/2	tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2	tsp (2 mL) coarsely ground black pepper
1	pkg (24 oz/700 g) small frozen cheese ravioli (about 65)
	Halved grape tomatoes (optional) Measure cream using Easy Read Measuring Cup. Wash spinach in large Stainless Mesh Colander; drain. Grate cheese using Ultimate Mandoline fitted with grating blade. Set aside cream, spinach and cheese. Add oil to (12-in./30-cm) Skillet; heat over medium-high heat 1-3 minutes or until shimmering. Finely chop jalapeño with Food Chopper. Add jalapeño to Skillet; cook and stir 1 minute or until crisp-tender. Press garlic into Skillet with Garlic Press; cook and stir 15-20 seconds or until fragrant. Add tomatoes, salt and black pepper to Skillet; cook and stir with Bamboo Spatula 1-2 minutes or until simmering. Add ravioli; stir to coat. Cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir cream into Skillet. Cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or until simmering. Sprinkle spinach over ravioli; cook, covered, 1 minute or until spinach starts to wilt. Remove Skillet from heat. Top with cheese; cover Skillet and let stand 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with grape tomatoes, if desired.

{Day 19} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 19**

{a hobby of mine}

Well I use to craft a ton and I hope to start back once I get my house organized! LOL

{Day 18} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 18**

{put your ipod on shuffle and write 10 songs the pop up}

1. It's Gonna Be Love {Mandy Moore}

2. You Belong With Me {Taylor Swift}

3. Your Still the One {Shania Twain}

4.Underneath {Jessica Simpson}

5.Black or White {Michael Jackson}

6.This is My Now {Jordin Sparks}

7.The More I See You {Michael Buble'}

8. Smooth Criminal {Michael Jackson}

9.The Best Day of My Life {Jesse Mccartney}

10.100 Years {Five for Fighting}

{Day 17} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 17**

{a habit I wish I didn't have}

I wish I wasn't a picky eater.

I have been since as long as I can remember...I've gotten way better but I still tend to stick to my comfort zone!

{Day 16} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 16**

{a picture of my family}

{Day 15} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 15**

{next 3 on my Bucket List}

1. get the keys to my new house

2.  watch the sunrise/set from my bedroom view

3. break 3000 views on the blog

{Day 14} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 14**

{my dream house}

{I'm so lucky to be getting my dream house}

{Day 13} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 13**

{What did I do today}

1. Slept in...sooo nice to have Monday's off

2. Called the DMV about my sticker for my car that hadn't arrived yet

3. Called to schedule a kennel for Nala to stay at over Christmas break since we are going to Manti

4. Called Merri Maids to see about getting house cleaning done before we move into our new house.

5. Took a video game back to Blockbuster that we rented

6. Went to Target to spend the Christmas money that my grandparents give us each year

7. Went to our new house to meet the cleaning people to see how much it would cost.

8. Went home to check on Nala and to spend sometime with her and watch the Ellen show

9. Went over to my Mom's and Grandma and Grandpa's for pizza

10. Went to RC Willey's with grandparents to look at appliances for said house... we bought a few things that i'm stoked about

11. Went to McDonald's to get a much needed large Diet Coke

12. Went home and watched the Sing-Off and played with Nala

13. Went to bed after a very busy amazing day!!

{Day 12} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 12** 

{favorite Quote}

{Day 11} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 11**

{favorite book}

 anything by Nicholas Sparks makes me a happy girl!!

{Day 10} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 10**

{favorite food}

Here are my top 5 favorite foods in no particular order

1* Spinach and Artichoke dip

2* Salt and Vinegar chips

3* Pizza

4* Ravioli {from Olive Garden}

5* Mac & Cheese  

{Day 9} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 9**

{a favorite movie}

{Day 8} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 8** 

{a favorite song}

It's so hard to choose a favorite song, there are so many I love!!

Here are my top 5...

1* Truly Madly Deeply 
{by Savage Garden}

2* Just The Way You Are 
{by Bruno Mars}

3* Hero 
{by Enrique Iglesias}

4* I Run To You 
{by Lady Antebellum}

5. All-American Girl 
{by Carrie Underwood}

{Day 7} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 7**

{something I want to buy}

That's a silly thing to ask a girl! What don't I want to buy should be the real question. Since I  sticking to the original question here are a few things I want to buy:

 {Dodge Journey}

 {A baby sister for Nala}

{A queen sleigh bed}

{GE washer and dryer}

That's just to name a few...oh to dream!

{Day 6} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 6**

{a recent purchase}

Although these are not the exact clothes I bought I believe that baby clothes was my latest purchase.
I am addicted to anything having to do with babies so it's no surprise to most of my blog readers. 

{to my new followers NO i'm not expecting}

{Day 5} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 5**

{top 10 pet peeves}

It's hard for me to think of pet peeves off the top of my head, it's more of an in the moment kind of thing but i'll do my best. These are in no particular order...

1. When people pop their knuckles,backs,necks

2. When people talk during a movie at the theater

3.Celebrities claiming to be environmentalists 

4. People who run red lights

5.When parents let their kids run wild in public places

6. When guys wear their pants at their ankles

7. When people wear clothes that are 2 sizes to small

8. When guys try and wear skinny jeans

9. People who complain how poor they are then go out to eat.

10. People who give their kids outrageous names just to get attention

{Day 4} of the Blog Challenge

**Day 4**

{something I crave}

*spinach and artichoke dip*

{Day 3} of the Blog Challenge

**Day3**

{a favorite picture}

A picture from my fairytale day!!

{Day 2} of the Blog Challenge

** Day 2**

 " A picture of you last year and now and how you have changed since then"

2009

 I had my Bridal pictures take again 1 year after our Wedding.

2010

so whats changed...

1. The color and length of my hair

2. I became a mother to a beautiful puppy I adore

3. I got a new job

4. Living in Millcreek now living in Midvale

5. A year older

6. Happy then even happier now

{30} Day Challenge

As if my life isn't busy enough I am taking on this {30} Day Blog Challenge..I saw the idea on this blog and wanted to do it too { I know I'm crazy}. I will be doing other posts in between so if you want to follow along great!! Here is what I will be posting {mostly} about in December and since it's the 1st already I better start now!!

Day 01 — 5 things about you that no one really knows

Day 02— A picture of you last year and now and how you have changed since then

Day 03 — A favorite photo

Day 04 — Something I crave 

Day 05 — Top 10 pet peeves

Day 06 — Something I bought recently 

Day 07 — Something I want to buy

Day 08 — A favorite song

Day 09 — A favorite movie 

Day 10 — A favorite food

Day 11 — A favorite book 

Day 12 — A favorite quote 

Day 13 — What did you do today??

Day 14 — Your dream house...

Day 15 — Next 3 on “Bucket List”

Day 16 — A photo of my family

Day 17 — A habit you wish you didn't have

Day 18 — Put your iPod on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up

Day 19 — A hobby of mine

Day 20 — A favorite recipe 

Day 21 — Nicknames I have, and why I have them...

Day 22 — A favorite Youtube video 

Day 23 — A travel story 

Day 24 — Something that makes you feel better...

Day 25 — A funny (true) story

Day 26 — A child I love

Day 27 — A place I love

Day 28 — A person I love 

Day 29 — Favorite Childhood Memory

Day 30 — Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days

So...

***DAY 1***

{5 Things about me the no one really knows}

1. I had/used a pacifier until I went to kindergarten

2. I was in my twenties before I ever went on an airplane

3. I had 12 teeth pulled before getting braces

4. Reality shows are my favorite type of TV shows

5. When I was helping my grandpa finish his basement I got my hair caught in the drill and it started smoking. I ended up having to cut my hair short

**Don't forget to check out my Wordless Wednesday post below this one**

***Stayed tuned for the rest of my 30 day Challenge as I'm sure it will be great*** 

Wordless Wednesday