Happy New Year!!!

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the one who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss

So it seems there has been some confusion with my last post. So I just thought I should clarify.
I am not sad. I am very happy.

Sometimes I remember that it is not a bad thing to be single and sometimes I don't remember that. I do have my days when I think that I will never get to be a wife and a mom. But I do believe that will happen when the time is right. I believe strongly that it is much better to be single and happy than in a relationship and not happy. I think too often people (myself included) think "single" means being unloved or unwanted. The definition is below and that is not what it means. I am happy. My life is good. I'm enjoying my time of singleness. :)
But, thanks for the words of love. :)

Quotes I like:
“I don’t like to be labeled as lonely just because I am alone.” - Delta Burke
“Sometimes you have to stand alone to prove that you can still stand.”

picture from art.com

sin⋅gle [sing-guhl] adjective, verb, noun
–adjective
1. only one in number; one only; unique; sole: a single example.
2. of, pertaining to, or suitable for one person only: a single room.
3. solitary or sole; lone: He was the single survivor.
4. unmarried: a single man.
5. pertaining to the unmarried state: the single life.
6. consisting of only one part, element, or member: a single lens.
7. sincere and undivided: single devotion.
8. separate, particular, or distinct; individual: Every single one of you must do your best. It's the single most important thing.
9. (of the eye) seeing rightly.

–verb (used with object)
10. to pick or choose (one) from others (usually fol. by out): to single out a fact for special mention.

–noun
11. one person or thing; a single one.
12. an accommodation suitable for one person only, as a hotel room or a table at a restaurant: to reserve a single.
13. an unmarried person, esp. one who is relatively young.

Synonyms: distinct, particular, unwed, select, individual.

source: dictionary.com

No where in that definition does it mention: sad, depressed, lonely, unwanted, unloved, grumpy, boring, ugly as synonyms or definitions of being single. So... my decision is, its ok to be single... for now. :)

My new face :)

Lights on Temple Square... and a carriage ride!!

Last night Jared and I went to Temple Square with one of my co-workers, Sarah, and her family. She is being transfered to Arkansas soon and she is trying to do all of the "Utah" things. She had never been to Temple Square yet. It was fun to go again and see the lights. Sarah had to do the carriage ride too, so we joined them. The city is decked out in lights and temple square was beautiful. Merry Christmas!

Fast Enterprises Christmas Party

For our Christmas party this year, Fast took everyone to La Caille and Ice Skating at the Gallivan Center. La Caille is a super fancy French restaurant and we all dressed up in fancy clothes. I didn't get any good pictures there, but this first one is of the entrance to the driveway up to the restaurant. They had it all decked out for Christmas.

After dinner, we all changed in to our warmer, comfy clothes and we headed to the Gallivan Center for ice skating. It was SO cold.... but it was a fun way to start the Christmas season.

More Pictures...

It's beginning to look like Christmas at my house.

By the way, this is Jared. I kinda like him.

We celebrated his birthday by going to a Jazz game and I made him this mashed potato cake. We didn't actually get to eat any of it (thank you TJ) but it looked kind of cool.... or maybe just weird.

And just because she's so cute... here's a picture of Izzy in her Jazz bag.

Lions and Tigers and Bears!

Jared's sister-in-law got us tickets to take Jared's neice to the zoo. I've never been the zoo when its cold before, so I was a little nervous, but it turned out to be great! A lot of the animals were out and playing. My favorite had to be the tiger. Someday I want one. A big tiger to cuddle with. :)

Thanksgiving in Montana

It's been a while since I blogged last so I have lots of pictures and updates... We'll start with Thanksgiving.

My sisters, Carrie and Holly, both live in Missoula, Montana. They invited my family to celebrate Thanksgiving with them, so we were all there except for two of my brothers, who we definitely missed!

at some point there was always a group of kids playing with the DS.

cute baby Oliver!

Drake concentrating on getting a Bingo

Layne waiting for a Bingo
Who's more excited about the Bingo prizes? Dad and Debbie or the kids?!

Gabe and Starbursts :)

Yummy (and pretty!) desserts!