"Come what may and Love it"

I absolutely love this quote as it can describe everything. be positive and love everything that happens in life. This morning I was able to go here:

possibly in hopes of 'running' in to him:

I did not run into him but saw some of who were probably his friends. the peace that is felt in this holy place is unreal. I have to make important decisions regarding school and know that i can have the lord's help in making these decisions.
I miss him. I know he is happy. I get to hear from him today. tomorrow he will have been at the MTC for 3 weeks.

Anaheim trip!

LONG POST!!!


Last week I had the amazing opportunity to fly out to Anaheim to babysit my cute niece Addie while Ash was at a conference. I was able to find a steal of a deal on a 2 day disneyland hopper pass!! The trip became even more fun when i found out the in-laws would be in Anaheim for a dental convention!! and would be going to Disneyland!! Wednesday we were able to go out to dinner with auntie Barbara and Uncle Bob!!! thanks so much!!

Thursday i took Addie in the day to Disneyland and met up with M&D pickett! and they helped me take Addie girl on some rides! (She didn't like too many hehe) and they watched Addie while ash and I got to go on some rides It was SO FUN! (i didn't get any pics of them!!)

Then we had a fabulous dinner at the Story Teller's Cafe in the Grand Californian hotel!!! thanks!!!! :)
Friday Addie girl and I went and walked around a shopping area and then we got to meet up with Uncle John for Lunch at CPK! Thanks uncle John!!!! we had such a fun time and Addie loved playing with him especially in the fountain!

Lucky for me that M&D pickett were at Disneyland because ashley took Addie for the night on friday and I got to stay out super late at disneyland riding rides with them!!!! Dad pickett even waited in the long line of space mountain with me so we could ride it at Midnight!! then we got treats at blue ribbon cafe! MMmmm.... lucky for me that there was one shuttle left that i made it in time for (i owe you $ for that dadpick!!)Saturday we headed back home but i had a little layover in Phoenix and britt picked me up and i did her hair really quick then she took me back i tried to get a good picture of Ryann but she kept hiding behind her leg!


Thanks to all who made my trip so wonderful!! I had the BEST trip it was so fun to play mom to Addie girl for a few days.. and no it didn't make me want babies any less :)

meeting NieNie

my adventure with meeting Stephanie Nielson began last Tuesday morning as i was walking from security to my gate (thanks Southwest, always the last gate) and i was walking behind the cutest couple. she was wearing sevens and a striped top with a Marc Jacobs bag and he- holding her hand and in the other hand had a 'yachting' magazine. i walked all the way to the same gate as them and as they sat down i saw her. yes it truly was her. i got out my phone and the first person i called was a dear friend/client April. Every time i do her hair she asks if i had seen or met NieNie yet.. i never had until now!! i left her a message and called my mom and sisters.. then i realized my camera was out of batteries so if i wanted a picture with her i better go get some batteries! i went to the news stand and bought some batteries. our flight then started boarding. i got on the plane before they did and sat close to the back so i could see where they would sit. after noticing that they sat in row 7, i snuck up and sat right behind them in row 8. i still could not get up the courage to talk to her. they are so in love and you could tell the whole flight she had he head on his shoulder and his arm around her they didn't get anything to drink on the flight. when we landed i turned off my phone and had gotten a text from April "I have chills..wish her luck call me asap." then as we were getting off the plane i thought to myself it's now or never.. so i ran to catch up with her and yelled, "Stephanie." they turned around and i said "i just want you to know that you are such an inspiration and i can't believe i am meeting you and good luck today.." (i began to tear up.. i think it's a nervous habit, when im really nervous i cry..) she then gave me a hug and asked me my name, and where i was headed, i told her Disneyland and she replied "i wish i was going there instead" and then i asked if i could take a picture of her and Mr. Nielson offered to take it, then i said good luck and she said have fun and they both said it was so nice to meet you. and then we went our separate ways and then i was back calling April again! I can't tell you enough what a neat experience it was to meet this survivor, this mom, this incredible lady all that she has been through and all that she will have to go through, and to see her outlook on life is so inspiring. They were such genuine people and wanted to know about me and where i was going and hugged me and were so sweet. i am so glad i got to meet Stephanie Nielson and Mr. Nielson.
more to come on my disneyland trip!

I met NieNie!

I have so much to tell bout the sweetest most genuine lady that I had
the opportunity to meet

waiting for a letter..

So i have already sent zach 2 letters one with a package.. and when do i get to hear back from him.. i really want to know how the weather is there at the MTC.. hehe. anyways it is so nice to have this break from school it's like i don't know what to do with all my free time.. i can't shop all the time!! last night after jason took me on a date to pizza factory we came home and watched the Blind Side! Hands down the sweetest movie i have seen in a long time i LOVE it! i already asked jason if we can watch it again tonight :)! tonight i am going to try to make a fancy dinner for my husband for no special reason.. did i mention that i am going to play mom for a whole week next week to my sweet addie girl... in Anaheim.. and possibly spend a night at disneyland..and next week will be the two year anniversary of being proposed to at disneyland!!!

the day before..

today is the day before cinco de mayo.. aka the day before zach leaves on his two year mission. we take him to the MTC at 1:15 tomorrow afternoon... it has been a fun/sad/dancing/skyping/love/family filled day. of course we had to get the mish cut in before the mtc... BEFORE...

After....


zach- im not very good with words, but ill try to say a few.. i am so grateful for such a wonderful family and for your amazing decision to serve the lord. you will be able to bless the lives of so many.. including our own family. thanks foe being the amazing example you are. i love you.


ps.ill post dance/skype party videos soon :)