Is my butt really that big??

So, I basically look like this picture. If anyone hasn't seen me in awhile and can't believe it, maybe you will after I tell you my events of the day...

So I am an intern at The Children's Center which is a really awesome place... but I was extremely embarrassed today! One of the teachers asked me if I could help her out in the hall. When we got out of the door she said, You have a hole in your pants... I just barely noticed it but it's really big. So, I was extremely mortified when I felt my butt that there was a HUGE split in my pants! How fat am I getting?! Anyway, I concocted a safety pin seam so that I could stay for the rest of the hour with the kids. I walked back into class with a clear issue on my backside, but hey the kids don't care and you can't see my butt anymore so I thought it was fine. However, right when I sat down the safety pins split and broke open! So, I was horrified and left the room holding my butt. The teacher brought me my purse and said, "It's okay you can go home". Yeah... that's how big my butt is getting these days! I told my mom and she reassured me that we could go shopping and replace my pants when I go down to visit. What a sweet mother... but that didn't help my ego. I told Jerrick I wasn't eating for a month, and then had some chocolate ice cream to cheer me up. hmmm what's wrong with this picture??

I LOVE Celebrating my Homeland

The fourth of july was really fun this year! We started off the day by meeting my sisters and some aunts and cousins in north ogden. We got some yummy breakfast and watched the cherry days parade. I forgot to bring my camera to the parade, but it was so fun seeing all of the cute little cousins running after the candy! (I'll admit I sent them a few times to get me some salt water taffy.) It was also good to see some of my mom's family! I just don't see them very much. My sister Katy surprised us by bringing her NEW PUPPY! It is a golden retreiver and I am just so jealous. Not only that, but Kim just got a puppy a couple months ago for her birthday. Maybe this means I have to get one for my birthday?? hmm not gonna happen! Anyway, they each had a dog before getting the puppies, and so when we went to Kim's for a bbq after the parade we had these four scoundrels having so much fun together!

I'm amazed that we could even get a picture of them all lined up for even a second! They were so fun though! The puppies are precious!! We had an awesome bbq and celebrated Katy's birthday which is on the 6th. We made a flag cake with strawberries and blueberries for her. It's a family tradition for her birthday! It was fun being able to celebrate with her! Happy Birthday Katy!
Then, we hurried home so Jerrick could make it to work, but he got off early enough that we could use his sister's extra tickets to THE STADIUM OF FIRE! I have never been to this extravaganza but let me tell you it was pretty awesome! I never knew teenage girls could scream so loud until the Jonas Brothers walked out... I seriously had blood on my q tip the next morning! SheDaisy also performed and Glenn Beck was the host, Jerrick's mom was very excited for us, and we were suppossed to tell him that she loved him! We sent the message in spirit! Anyway, I've seen fireworks plenty of times, but there is nothing quite like having them go off in the next set of bleachers from where you are sitting. They were so close and right above our heads. I felt surrounded by them. We got a little bit rained upon by ashes but they were so cool! Thanks Gen and Brenden for the tickets we had so much fun! Here's some pics of us and our neices partying away!

One Year!

June 27, 2009: We made it to the one year mark- yes of marriage :) I had a class all day, but when I got out at 5 the party began! We had just planned to go out to dinner. We went to Market Street Grill... yes I love that restaurant! Yummy fish mmmmm. Anyway, it was really good. We got all dressed up to go because that's all we had planned. However, when we got home our neighbors said, "Wanna go to a Temptations Concert?" So, yeah we went and it was so fun! (Thanks Bennetts!!) 

Here is a pic of the Temptations, one original member! The rest are wannabes but they were still good :)

The concert was at the Sandy Ampitheatre and we got some good shots with the sunset!

mmm yes the traditional wedding cake on the first anniversary! You would think it would be gross but my mother took care of us! On our wedding night she seriously wrapped this thing in 17 layers of seran wrap followed by several tin foil layers. Then, but it in a gallon ice cream container. Believe it or not, this was moist! Chocolate fudge and peanut butter filling, needless to say I loved it! We pawned off a big portion on our neighbors!

Oh yes, and one surprise! We made a quick stop for a few things we needed after the concert and we spontaneously decided to get a fish! The only pets allowed in our apartment... I want a dog so bad but this fish is so fun to have around! It was hard to get a good pic of him, but he is a fiesty little beta! We named him Phoenix... I think it fits he is like a little red dragon! He is the most interactive fish ever! Okay, I know no one really cares about my fish but I have no puppies or children to brag about so give me a break, he's awesome!!

Anyway, the anniversary turned out really special. This past year has definately had it's trials adjusting to married life, but I am so happy to have such a wonderful and supportive husband. I love my life with him! I can't wait to see what this next year and many more will bring us :)