Jazz Game!!!

What a great game it was for sure..... Derrick and I were hanging out at home started making pizza for dinner. Then Derrick received a call from his amazing brother, Brandon who is a ball boy for the Jazz, tell us he had tickets to the game. D and I rushed to get ready, stopped the timer on the pizza, and head on our way to SLC. I love going to the games and having GREAT seats every time =] that is always a freat perk!

~Thanks for an AmaZiNG night my love, we sure do have some good laughs when we go out!!! Next time you will remember to leave things in the car. Hear are a few pictures of our lovely date in SLC~

~CHRISTMAS~

Oh my heck........ our families went way over board on the holiday season. I really do love when the holidays come around because the family will surely gather. It is always great to see how much everyone changes and catch up on all the new things happening in everyones life. Another great thing is all the food we eat all day long! You all know that you love that part just as much as I do =] but we all reget it after we can't move later that day!! I would have to say that my favorite thing I received on Christmas was a black blaser that my mother-in-law got me. Oh she also gave me the Ed Hardy perfume and it spells so good I recommend it to anyone looking for something new or looking to change things up.

Thanks to our family for always being there for me and Derrick. We love spending time with each and every one of you.

*No pictures were taken by me, so I will track some down and add them to the blog.......sorry*

It's been...........

sooooo long since I made a post so I will give a update on our life :} I tried so hard to get all my Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving. I know its really hard because no one will really tell me what they want and it is driving me crazy (still going crazy). I should buy them oranges and apples and call that good! JK I would be sad if that is what I received on x-mas.

So Thanksgiving was a lot of fun, not everyone could attend our family gathering but it was really nice to see those that were there. We went to Derrick uncles house (which is out of this world BEAUTIFUL) to spend some time with his moms side of the family. Then we went to my Grandma's house which we do just about every year :} I was to bring pies to her house. If I get the chore next year I am calling Ma rie Calender's and placing an order. Pumpkin pies take 75 minutes to cook then you have to let it cool for 1-2 hours. I started baking them at 3 and Grandma's dinner was at 4!!! Lets just say we were late getting there:}

I never really get to see my sibling as much, well we all have our own life now that we have grown up! So I really love when I get to be around them. Even though we are all not the best of sibling, I truly do LoVe them!! Josh and Heather you guys mean a lot to me even though I may not say it all the time or out loud.

I have put all my Christmas decorations up and I just love seeing it all come together!!! There are a few gifts under the tree that I wrapped yesterday (the tree was looking really sad without them). Oh I can't forget to tell you guys about the PIG......... yes I know a pig......well here is the story behind the mysterious pig. On sunday I put out my yard lights and put some lights in the trees outside. On monday night I came home turned on the Christmas lights outside, later I went to bed. Derrick had gone to school monday night and came home to find a x-mas pig chillin in the middle of the yard!!! He mentioned it to me when he came in but I really had no clue what he was talking about, let alone don't talk to me when I sleep I tend not to listen:} So I went to work the next day and I noticed the figurine in my yard. What the heck?!?!?!?! Who puts a pig in someone yard? I have my suspicions on the suspect but no confession yet.

That is about all that is new for now, I will take some new photos cuz we have a lot going on the next few weeks and I will try to be better at my post!!!

Day of shopping

Its short and sweet little post I wanted to give. Today I took my G-ma to the banker to fix some stuff. Then we went to one of my all time favorite places to eat BIG BEN, the have the best shakes and lets not forget the STEAK BEN. We went shopping for my younger cousins for x-mas and spent the day together. I love being around my G-ma she is such an amazing person and I don't know where I would be without her in my life. I LOVE YOU GRANDMA YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

Work in Fresno

So I was sent to Fresno, CA for Wamu conversion for one week. When I had found out where I was going I was totally sad. The first thing that came to my mind was Scott Peterson:) I had a layover in Phoenix with GayNelle, it was great fun going with her on our flight. I didn't want to go to a different city than her, but you got to do what the company wants you to do. She is a bit scared to fly.....that was an understatment:) Fresno I have to say it a pretty place to see, don't know if I would ever life there full time but I can at least say I was there. The best part of the trip was the three hour drive to SAN FRANCISCO!! Beautiful place to see I am glad we went it was worth the three hours there and three hours back for sure. I went with two girls that were also there for conversion at the branch we were helping out. Anne and Nicole are super funny and they made the trip most defantly worth it. One night we went to dinner at the Cheese Cake Factory and went shopping after words............. well we went only to Forever 21 and laughed the whole time, everything was from the 80's ( please oh please tell me its not coming back into style). We almost put on some of the clothes to take a picture of the crazy outfits. Needless to say we didn't, my only thought was black mail on the things we were looking at!! I am going to stay in touch with these girls and the Fresno Shaw branch for sure. Everyone is amazing and I am glad I went. I will remember our trip of a long time.

Wedding day

So Josh and Alyssa tied the knot and we could not be happier for the two of them!! Here are a few pictures from their day (sorry I would have done others but my camera didn't want to give me good quality pics.)




~Cute new family~

Aiden

Jenna, mom, Josh, & Heather

Josh and G -ma Anderson

~Congrats to you guys we are so happy to that we were there to celebrat this wonderful time with the two of you~

Grandma Anderson's B-day

What a beautiful day that we had with clear sky's , nice weather, and the whole family. Our family seems to grow a little more each and every year. This year was amazing having my aunt Debbie and Uncle Mike come out from Cali to be here for Grandmas big day. Debbie brought Ms. Sherly with her and I went out shopping with the ladies and I got to here all there great stories, man those ladies can get you into some trouble. We didn't have any real candles to put on grandma's cake so we took one of here decorative candles out of the bathroom and lite it for her cake!!! I think it's great to gather with the family as often as we can, it's getting harder and harder to get everyone under the same roof at the same time. Well I can't wait for next year to celebrate another great year with our beloved Grandmother!! Happy birthday beautiful :)

The ring....

So my brother came into the bank last friday, I like to think that he comes to visit me but he doesn't, and he started asking about rings. " Do you buy two rings", "whats the difference between them", he even asked to look at mine. I asked him if he was planning on looking at rings for his girlfriend... he told me that they were talking about marriage!!!!! I starting asking a hundred questions and I told him that I was so excited for him and that I am glad that he has picked her to be the one to spend his life with. Alyssa is so CUTE and I am so excited to have her be apart of our family. She really truly makes my brother Smile and anyone that makes my brother have a perma grin is pretty great in my book. Welcome to the family Alyssa and Aiden, We are so glad that we can call you family, and make our family circle complete. Josh is no long a fifth wheel. We love you guys:)

Our day in the grass

Today was silly and fun for me and Derrick. We had a relaxing day and I FINALLY got into my nail lady to get my nails fixed and filled. When I got home me and Derrick ran some arranes and came back home to play some ball with Jack. When I came out side Derrick was laying on the grass playing with Jack, I ran over and tackled him!!! I thought that I was soooo funny :) We spent a good thirty minutes just laying in the grass, talking with one another! I enjoyed my little moment with my boys and I am glad that I had the urge to tackle D.... These are the moments that make life worth living.

VEGAS

Me and Derrick went to Vegas for our 4 year anniversary!! I can't believe that time flys as fast as it does with us. Our schedules are so crazy busy with work, school, family, and still trying to find alone time for the two of us. I am glad that we took the short trip to get out of town for a few days. Derrick took me to a magic show and that was really cool. A lot of the things Steve Wyrick did were pretty awesome job but then other things you could totally can see how they do the trick, that was the disappointing part. We had a couple messege at the hotel spa, it was very much needed on both partys. We also saw a hypnotis and the people that we on stage we so so funny Derrick and I could not control our laughter. Derrick then bought me the BIGGEST purse that I have ever had and I LOVE IT!!!! Thanks babe you are the best. We stayed at Planet Hollywood, which is a great place to stay, they have a shopping mall inside the hotel that covers a mile strech of stores I am very proud of myself and Derrick for not spending money like we could have. They had GREAT places to eat, this one place called TACONE, had the BEST wraps that I have ever tasted!!!! I totally took a picture on my phone just so that I could remember how yummy it was :) We did some gambling and let me tell you that I suck at it. I just totally do not get what I should be doing and where to put the chips. Well thanks to Derrick he won back what I had lost and then a little more. SO all in all don't ever take me gambling I will lose it all. Derrick I am so greatful to be apart of your life for so long and I look forward to spending many many more anniversary like the one we just had. I love you and could never ask for any one better cuz there is just no one that can compair to the love I have for you :)

THE FOURTH

The fourth of July is the most beautiful holiday of all times!!!! It is my most favorite holiday that we have. I was going to go to the parade with my fam but I just did not want to wake up that early to watch fire trucks and peepy people being peepy. I know that you all love the last comment :) My family went over to my grandma Andersons for a BBQ "YUMMY YUMMY." I took tons of pic of the boys and how big they are getting, a few of me Heather and Josh. I wished that the whole fam could have been there it would have been nice but we are all growing up and have our own lives to live. After we ate dinner we went back to my moms so that we could watch the Clearfield fireworks from her deck. Before they started Heather, Derrick and myself went to the canival so that I could buy me and the fam some COTTON CANDY mmmmmmmmm!!!! NOW THE FOURTH, IS NO REAL FOURTH TILL THERE IS COTTON CANDY. I am gald that the day went really well and I can't wait till next year. I would love to get everyone together and do our own fireworks show after!!

Sracuse Parade

Fathers Day

So today we went down to Sandy to see Derrick's dad for Fathers Day. It was so nice to spend some quality time with him. I help him make is own dinner :( we are such great kids. I did all the pealing of the vegetables, the potatos were so small so everytime I went to take a slice I would drop the it. Tom and I had laughs and I am glad that we could be there to show him how much we truly care for him.





Derrick, Jen & Brandon

Derrick & Brandon in deep thought

Dad& Derrick

Jen, Thomas, Jack & Derrick

Thanks DAD for always being the best, you truly are an amazing part of our lives!!!

Finished project

Well the deck it now complete with a patio set, fire pit and tiki torches. Now all I need is the weather to be nice and have a get together with some family or friends and have our BBQ. I will post more pics after I charge the batteries for my camera :P I know I am just that good!!!

OUR NEW DECK :)

So it was time for Derrick and me to get a deck. The one that we had was falling off the house and was in much need to be trashed. So Derrick starting looking into materials and we purchase them a few days later. It took some time to figure out what the heck we were doing but it was great fun spend so much time with my father-in-law. Derrick and his dad got to make a lot of good memories. I can't wait to have some AWESOME BBQs outside now!!! So these are the before and the in between.

More deck pics...

Pyles family update

Well life has be pretty crazy for Derrick and I. Early tuesday morning I took Derrick to the emergency room for some drugs cuz his stupid doctor that he saw on monday wants Derrick to pass a 4mm kidney stone. So I didn't get much sleep that night. Then I had a meeting in SCL for work which was a BIG waste of my time. It was to prepare myself and to help my branch get ready for this stupid audit. Well the auditor showed up the next morning, no time to "prepare" wouldn't you say. I don't know how well we did but if everyone could cross their fingers it would be Greatly appreciated. Derrick and I are build a deck that is going to be 20 x 12 feet big. My father-in-law is helping cuz we don't know the first thing about building deck. I will post some picture when I put them on the computer. And last but not least my BF is going to St George to get away from her crazy life and I can't go. I hope that she has a blast and I will miss going on our venting walks, I will just need to find other ways to work out and vent at the same time.

Manti

Gavin and aunt Jenna

The Roundy's

Derrick & I

Don't we look cute!!!

This is my family

So this weekend my family went to Manti, UT for my little cousins wedding. Some of you may ask where is that, well let me tell you in the middle of NOWHERE:) Well it was a short lived trip and I am so greatful to be back home. I meet my brother new girlfriend, I think that she is the cutest thing ever. I hope that she stays in the family for awhile if not forever. I loved her little boy he was such a hoot, he was taking pictures of himself with Josh's phone. Before the wedding we took some pictures at the temple for the Roundy family (temple background) and the boys looked so sharp in their argyle vest! Then some of Derrick and I (forest background) which I loved, its always great to take photos so in ten years from now we can all reminisce on the past and I hope we can fined a lot of great laughs with our crazy lives we live.