Merry Christmas

I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! I hope everyone has a great time with family and friends and we can all remember the real meaning of Christmas!

SNOW!!!!!

Many of you might look at this picture and say "Awe, that is beautiful and serene." To me this is my worst nightmare! I have a hidden phobia that I would like to get off my chest! I am terrified of driving in snow. I was crying on my way to work this morning and I even came in late just to make sure all the snow plows had time to plow every road I would need to use! I hate it, it gives me major anxiety. Now, I am sitting at work and festering in my anxiety as I look outside and it is dumping snow! I am not looking forward to the drive home...let's pray I don't die!

Disneyland was a blast!

Well I am back from Cali and back to real life! Cali was so warm and so fun! There were so many times (like the airport, that is for you Britt) when I could not stop laughing! The weather was great, and being with my family was great! The kids were so fun to watch and I just love my Niece and Nephew so much they are my little buddies and I could not even imagine how anything would be with out them...I hope I love my future kids as much as I love them! Here are some pics from the Trip!

The only picture we took a picture of everyone that went. Sorry you couldn't come Jord...we missed you.

Chayse gives the cutest kisses. She also says I love you 4 million billion..... and then says something such as M&M's, pizzas, or fruit snacks. This whole trip it was 4 million billion "kinkerbells"

Mckay loves taking "silly face" pictures!

Chayse and me swimming

I just like this picture, chayse is such a cheeseball!

Yes, Mckay is on my back and I am holding Chayse. I feel like the I was carrying a kid the entire time!

My personal Christmas!

Well this week has been a good one. On Thanksgiving I went shooting with my family and my friend Tracy. It was a lot of fun and for the first time I shot a hand gun. I am a good aim! It really was a lot of fun though. After that Thanksgiving carried on as usual, dinner, and loads of games afterword! Then came my favorite thing of the entire year!!!! BLACK FRIDAY, it is my own personal Christmas, I love it that much! I started shopping at midnight on Thanksgiving and we didn't stop til about 8am!!! It was great and I bought so many clothes for cheap!
Then this weekend I went to the Jazz game on Saturday, which is always a good time. Then on Sunday we did our annual Downtown Christmas Lightsm with the family! It really was great and now I am writing this when I should be packing because I am leaving tomorrow for California to see Christmas Disney! It should be fun and don't worry I'll tell you all about it!

Gotta love this week!

Well this week has been great! First and foremost, I loved Twilight the movie. I was really nervous before I went and saw it because I didn't like the actor that they chose for Edward. However, he was very charming in the movie and I fell in love! I really enjoyed the movie and plan on seeing it again and buying it the day it comes out on DVD.

Second, you gotta love them Utes! It was a great game! This was great to finally get back at all my BYU friends and shoving it into their faces (mostly Jacquelyn and my Bro in-law). Zach is a BYU fan too so I had a great time with the win!

Third, I made it to my first JAZZ GAME of the season this year, it was a lot of fun and I love going to them and we have tickets for a few games coming up and I am so excited.

Fourth, The new love of my life is my new laptop. I got a sweet laptop this week and I love it!

Finally, The reason for the this week. I love Thanksgiving. I have had a lot of chances this year to really see how blessed I am. The one thing I have really realized is how gratful I am for my tribulations. I have had some rough patches in the past little while and I can't even express my gratitude for my family, friends, and most of all my faith. I would have never gotten through the things that I did with out them. They continue to help me with my daily struggles and I don't know what I would do without them. I am so grateful for the the lessons they have taught me and I am stronger and more faithful person because of it. I will never know or understand how I got so lucky in life. I am so thankful this THANKSGIVING! HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

Update just for you Stacy!

Well first I will say meet Zach everyone...he's cute, he's fun, we've been dating a few months and I'm sure you'll be seeing more of him on here!

Second, on Halloween we went on a big group date to a haunted house. We went with my good friend Stacy and her husband Cameron. It was a blast and I forgot how much fun I can have with Stacy! While hanging out that night she informed me that I haven't updated my blog in a long time and that it is her pet peeve when people don't update their blogs. The funniest thing about this is that Stacy doesn't blog! So This is for you Stacy!

Well things have been going good, super busy, but really good. We had a great week-o-Halloween! We did lots of fun stuff like making carmel apples, candy, and carving pumpkins. Then we had a great weekend on our big group date and we went to a Brazilian restaurant last night and bowling with some other friends. The Brazilian Restaurant was so yummy, but a little to much meat for me. Zach loved it and of course he would because he served his mission in Brazil! Here are pictures of some of our fun week!

Messy day!

Eh...Yesterday was an extremely stressful day for me! Someone stole my wallet! It had all my credit/check cards, driver's licences, social security card, and all that good stuff. When I returned home whoever stole it had already buying stuff on one of the cards. So I was on the phone for like 5 hours yesterday with the banks trying to cancel them all and figuring out about identity theft and how I prevent that. It was seriously a mess! I would never wish it on anyone. Now I have absolutely no money to my name because all my bank accounts are on hold, its a good thing my mom and dad will be helping with money for the next little bit. Also, lets hope I don't get pulled over because I have no licence, and I can't get a licence until I get a new social security card! To say the least it was a very stressful and messy ordeal!
However, I did take my State Social Work Licencing test and I passed! Yahoo! I didn't think I was going to pass, but that was a great thing that happened yesterday!
Beyond yesterday has been nothing but pure chaos in my life! I have been so busy, and I feel like I am always running behind or have long to do lists in every spare minute I have! However, life is great and I am have a lot of fun with the craziness!

My latest obsession!!!!!

There have been so many things in my life that I love. This however, might mask them all! I am obsessed with the new yogurt place RED MANGO and SPOON ME. It is healthy yogurt and then you can mix in your favorite fruits and other things. Everyone knows that I am a huge ice cream fan and I just might like this more. It is so yummy and the best part about it is that its natural yogurt and it is healthy so I don't feel guilty. It sits really light in your stomach too, which we all know I have stomach issues so this is a major bonus for me! Did I mention it is so yummy that me and a friends will drive all the way to Fort Union or 4th South about 3 times a week to get it! If you have not tried it you really should! You will not be disappointed!

Tag...Six Random Facts

Here are the rules:
Link to the person who tagged you: http://jmbakerfam.blogspot.com/
Then tag 6 people: Kellie, Britt, Whitney, Cherice, Heather, and anyone else who wants too!

Here are six random facts about me:
1. I love to to travel, especially out of country!
2. I cry at just about anything, if I am happy, if I feel the spirit, if I am frustrated, sad, or confused, when someone does something or says something nice to me. After a while of hiding it I just accepted that it is just how I express myself. I am the laughing stalk of my family for this "disorder" too!
3. I love to shop, it is almost an addiction, I love it more than almost anything in the whole world!
4. I am still determined to do something to change the world
5. I might possibly love my niece and nephew more than I will love my future children
6. I love playing board games and I am really really competitive. I can take any of you on!

U of U!

So I thought after I graduated I would be done, I was wrong! I have been involved a lot with things dealing with the U the past week. First, I went to the first home game of the season against UNLV. You gotta love the Utes! It was a fun game and as always I am a proud and loud fan. This week I have made the final decision to apply for graduate school so I can become a Licenced Clinical Social Worker (aka a shrink). So I have been up at the U talking to previous teachers and advisors about how I can make my application, resume, and essays better. Even if I get into grad school I am not sure I am going for sure. There is a lot going on right now and who knows where or what I will be doing in a year, but I figure why not apply I can always turn it down later. Honestly who in the world would have ever thought...me...going to grad school...I guess we'll see, wish me luck!

Week-o-Camping

I went camping with my family this week. It was a lot of fun and really special to me. It was the first time I have been camping with my entire family since I was very young. It was my family's favorite thing to do until Jenny just got to sick to go anymore. We told a lot of funny story about out past camping/boating trips, which is always a great time when my dad tells them. It was also really fun to see McKay and Chayse as this was their first time camping. McKay was thrilled that he learned how to pee in the bushes and kept telling me that grandpa always told him to watch for bees when he was peeing. There were a few funny "incidents" that happened to, but to keep from embarrassing anyone I won't share...(that was for you Britt). Despite the freezing weather, it really was a great time. I love my family so much and I am glad that we are so close and that we are able to have fun in just about any situation. I love you guys!

Chayse and Mckay's new favorite this is to make funny faces at the camera... Chayse wanted to sit in the big camping chair so Jordan is sitting in her tiny chair...

Good ole Mom and Pops
Chayse loved wearing my hat, she didn't want to take it off
Chayse loves her Dad...She walks around all day saying "I want my daddy"

I love marshmallows...and Mckay looks scared to death in the pic
Just fishing at this nasty pond we found...McKay loves catching Frog Poop (aka Nasty Moss on top of the pond)

Love ya Sis
Trying to keep warm...at night it was freezing!

Breaking Dawn

I almost forgot...I finished Breaking Dawn about 2 weeks ago, after carefully pacing myself! I read the first half of the book in a day and a half and I knew I wanted to make it last so I ended up stretching it out over 6 days. Don't worry I won't spoil anything for those of you that have yet to read it! It was so good! I loved it and it all came together so well at the end. I did cry for about the last 10 pages though. I didn't cry because the book was sad, I cried because I was sad! I don't want the story of Bella, Edward, vampires, and werewolves to end. I just loved these books, and Stephanie Meyers is an amazing author. Now I am looking forward to the movie! I must admit though I am pretty sure I am going to be disappointed in the movie. I hate the Edward they picked out, and I just don't think a movie could ever do this book justice!

Lake Powell is 08' was GREAT!!!!

On Tuesday me and about 20 other friends packed up and went to Lake Powell. It was so so so fun! The sun was great too, it was just perfect down there! What could be better, great friends, crazy nights, a dance party, wake boarding and wake surfing, jet skis, and the beautiful lake! It was a much needed vacation for me! I have another fun 2 weeks ahead, while down there I met Lindsey and we were great friends from the second we met (which is weird because as most people know most girls don't get along great because all other girls are weird) so I am going back to Lake Powell this weekend with her and some friends and then next week I am camping with my family all week! Yahoo! I'm ending summer with a big bang!



Our fake tats that we bought in this nasty little shop in Beaver...but we look hard core!

All the girls that went down! All these girls were awesome and so much fun!

Picky or Shallow?

Ok, Help me please, I have a question for everyone. Since most of my friends on here are married maybe they can give me some advice. I have been going out with an array of guys lately. Most nights I come home and my friends and family ask how the date was, if I liked him, if he is cute, etc...I am having major issues. I really like tall guys (I found that 6'5 is the perfect height for me) and it seems if I date anyone who is under 6'1 (most of the time) I say they are too short, and them being short bugs me. I don't really like skinny guys either and it seems that most guys are a little too skinny for me, and if they aren't too skinny they are too obsessive with working out, then it bugs me too. It just seems like most of the guys I go out with I find little things that bug me...the height is the major issue! Also, age has been an issue too. I am finding the guys I am dating that are at least 26 are way more mature and they have a lot more direction in their life. It bugs me to go out with a 24 year old that says he doesn't really know his major yet or what he wants out of life. This isn't only about looks! So here is my question...my mom and sister get really upset with me and tell me I am being "SHALLOW", I think of it more as knowing what I want and being a little PICKY. I really want honest answers So should I get over this and am I being SHALLOW? Or is it ok to be PICKY in this situation? Please help...

Jenny's Day!!!!

Yesterday was one of the most amazing days of my life. My family and I went and did my sister Jenny's temple work. I got to be baptized for her and I can't even begin to describe how special it was. Jenny has been gone for a year and a half now and I miss more than I could ever describe. I think about her daily and I cannot wait until our family is whole and is reunited again! I miss her friendship, she was one of my best friends and although she probably got sick of listening to me, I told her everything! I miss her spirit so much, and I would give anything to hold her in my arms one last time and read her a book (her favorite thing!) I know she is happy though and I am happy for her! I love her and miss her so much and no one else in the world will ever affect my life the way she has!

Jamie's Wedding!

This weekend was filled up mostly by Jamie's Wedding! Jamie married Jay Johnson on 08/08/08 and I was the maid of honor in her wedding. It was a beautiful wedding and a great day. It was exactly what Jamie could have ever dreamed of! I have known Jamie since I was about 8 years old and she is one of the very few people who knows and accepts the real me! Through out our friendship there have been times that we were inseparable and other times where we have been so mad at each other, but our friendship really is the friendship that will last a life time...and longer! She has always been there for me, through the heartache of my sister dying (I will never forget a lunch we shared when she was there for me through one of the hardest days of my life), through all the drama of high school and countless talks about dumb boyfriends, and just bad days. She has also been part of some of the happiest times of my life, she is part of my family and I love her so much! I am so happy for her and Jay to start their life together! Congrats Jame's I love you!

FuN, FuN, FuN

The past few days have been a lot of fun! On Thursday I finished up my internship...Yahoo, no more working for free! My friend Jacquelyn wanted to take me out to celebrate and we ended up going to her house because she forgot something and all my friends were there! She threw me a surprise BBQ party for my Graduation and for my Birthday! It was a lot of fun and I have some of the best friends ever (as Richard and Nick did a lot to help too!)
Me and Jac at the BBQ
Me, Jac, Lindsey, and Jordan
And Yes...we are playing hands-up-stands up! See although I am old, I am still young at heart!

Then Yesterday a bunch of friends and I went and floated the Provo River! It was a lot of fun too...although I forgot how cold it is! I was the only one who hadn't fallen off my tube or hit a tree or rock and Nick and Richard just could let that happened. They snuck up on me and tipped my tube over and I was so mad and I was shivering so bad...Ah...those boys! Sky made sure to wear his sweet head band and Nick Brouker of course kept falling off his and poor Whitney popped her tube within the first 5 min! Lucky...there was Me, Falua, and Jac who came prepared...we stuck our gum to her tube and it actually worked, her tube made it the rest of the 2 hour float! It was a lot a fun to just relax and spend a great day with my friends!

The Whole gang...

Me and Jac before we ran the River

I love this...Nick and Skyler kill me!