We went to Brett's football game last Friday. On the way up we stopped at UOP to look at their law school. We sat in a fake court where the students were practicing. I can't believe James is going to be doing that! Crazy! I did some gardening on Saturday. Sunday James spoke in the Spanish branch. Monday was work and James took me to the mall to try on the cutest Gap coat ever. I'm going to buy it.
This morning James surprised me with donuts, milk, an apple pie for a snack at work, and flowers. It was sweet, forreal. He was so cute and proud of himself for getting me surprises. Of course, he is cute and I am proud. After work he took me to a movie. We haven't been to a movie in so long. After we went to dinner w/ my parents and little brother. It seriously was like the best birthday ever. Well, is, because it's not over yet. One of the best parts though... James and Peter made me a birthday cake. James wanted to do it instead of having my mom. I love that it says "James" all over it hahaha.'
Oh, and my mom brought me peppermint hot chocolate and a poinsettia to keep in my office at work. I am so glad I can say I'm 22. I've wanted to be 22 for a long time. I didn't feel 21 at all. Okay, that's it!
Finally 22
North to Santa Rosa
Life has not gotten much more exciting this week, but last weekend we spent our time in Santa Rosa w/ James' family. We ate a mock Thanksgiving and had a family picture taken. Jeran decided she wanted to start a new tradition for the family. Every year everyone will help tie a quilt/blanket and one family member (+spouse & children) will win it. James and I won it! I was so excited. It's ironic just b/c of the history of the weekend trying to make the rules for who can win and how many years and what not, but I won't go into details here. Anyhow, we won and it was glorious. Right when we got back to Livermore we took a picture. :) The whole trip in Santa Rosa was fun though. I have two super fun sister-in-laws that make me laugh that I got to go shopping with them and that was definitely an adventure.
Tuesday night was James first time helping butcher an animal. He ran the grinder to make some ground elk. He did an excellent job. He may not be into hunting, but he is a great helper for the aftermath! James ground (I wrapped) about 140lbs or something like that of elk. I think my dad and his friend ended up getting almost 400lbs of meat total. I'm glad we helped though b/c it's better justification for taking some back to Idaho with us so we don't have to buy meat.
Okay, anyway. Maybe that's it for now. I have a full day of work ahead of me. Bye!
P.S. I know I have cankles, you don't need to point it out.
Let Me Talk....
Well, clearly I don't recall telling erin that our lives are uneventful. I mean come on we stay up late to wait for Paul's letters on Sundays coming all the way froom Korea, we watch episodes of pushing daisies on abc.com, we even sometimes put whip cream on our ice-cream, but that is only if we are lucky. If this doesn't sound very eventful then I don't know what is...oh yeah, I watched erin put together the newest additions to the family room...two chairs. Now that was funny.
I really just wanted to post something I read today that supposedly some psycologist wrote...it says...it is easier to act yourself into a new way of thinking then to think yourself into a new way of acting...think about that for a second...yes you should read it again to make sure you understand what it says because it is very insightful especially to those who are striving to "be like jesus." (say that with your best singing voice) That's all for me today and just remember that erin's perception of fun is sometimes distorted. I love you erin.
Treasured Trailer Trash
