Christmas

This year I was suppose to work on Christmas Eve and Chirstmas Day. I got lucky though. I worked half a shift on Christmas Eve (1-7:30 pm). I was so sad because I love Christmas and it just wasn't the same not being with family. But Ben and I had a good night. We decorated a Gingerbread house, ate a nice dinner, opened our new Pajamas, and exchanged our gifts. Ben got a X-box, and I got a sewing machine. We stayed up until 1:30 playing Indiana Jones Lego game on the X-box (because I accidently got playstation games instead of X-box, and the indiana Jones game came with it.) Then I decided since I had to get up in four hours it would probably be a good thing to go to bed. At five o clock, I got a call from the Charge Nurse saying they didn't need me to work, and that I was being cancelled. I was so happy! Neither of us could go back to sleep, so Ben suggested we leave for Monroe right then. We threw some clothes together and headed out. The roads were good for about 10 miles, then THE storm hit. The roads were crap, the sky completely white, No snow plows, people off the road all over, But our little saturn made it at a whopping 25 miles an hour. We were there in time for breakfast! Later that afternoon, we had dinner at Ben's mom's house. It was the first time in a while that all of the kids were together so it was nice. Then later that night we had dinner at my parent's house.

Our Gingerbread House ( Notice the smoke coming out of the chimney )

Here is Ben with all of his brothers

While we were visiting some of our friends in Richfield, Russ said "I guess you know you've made it when you own Guitar hero." I've been thinking a lot about that. I have been very ungrateful for all that I have been given. Ben and I have been Blessed with so much. Some people will never have the chance to even play guitar hero, let alone own their own x-box. SO, One of my New Year's resolutions this year, is to be more grateful and to realize just how much I have been blessed with.

This is what Christmas Is really about.

2 Year Anniversary!!!

Just a QUICK intervention here from Merr's Dumbo Husband! I don't think "our son" (I'm naming him Sub-Zero) looks too bad! I think he is a combination of my little brother Blake and my Uncle Mark who lives in Canberra. I'm sure our kids will look just like the rest of the Miles Grandchildren though (to Merr's delight) :)
I hate to admit it, but once we had arrived home in Midvale I was happy to be there! It's such a long drive and it was hard to stay awake because Merr was cold and needed the heater on in the passenger seat, meanwhile the heater to me translated into little voices saying "Ben, you are in Hawaii lying down with a Strawberry Dacari (Virgin) and the sun is soo soothing it's making you sleepy!". Thank goodness we got home aye? I felt bad I couldn't buy you anything nice for our anniversary Merr but when I'm making million as a teacher (uhh) you'll get nicer things than free entertainment on the strip on the only snow storm of the year in Las Vegas and maybe we can afford to go to a show when they give you cutlery, what do ya reckon? I love you!
On the 16th, we had our two year anniversary. We decided to take a small vacation and catch some sun down in Sunny Las Vegas. Only it wasn't so sunny. We were actually there for a snow storm! Its just as cold down there as it is in Salt Lake City. Burrrr!!! We had a good time. I gambled for the first time, since I wasn't old enough last time we were there, lost three dollars (I don't know how people get addicted, they must win.) saw snow in Las Vegas, watch the Belagio water show, ate at the Tournament of Kings (I perfer to use utensils, not my hands) tried 16 flavors of the world (non-alcoholic) spent more money on a lunch than three whole meals put together (it was free thanks to the 3 hour long time share convention we went to.) Found out just how much money a Las Vegas Buffet cost (much to my horror) Ate M&M's infront of the Volcano at the Mirage, Saw how red lost his M in Las Vegas, did the gene machine and saw what our boys will look like (though Hopefully not) and realized how grateful we were to come back home to Utah. Its fun to leave, but always better to come back home.

Ben, Thanks for the last two years. Though not always easy, it was worth it. I'm looking forward to many more to come. You've been a great support to me, especially the last 6 months. You're my best friend and I can't imagine life without you. I Love You!!!



This is what our future son might look like according to the Gene Machine. Sorry it's blurry, I haven't hooked up my new printer/scanner yet, so it's a picture of a picture.

Here's a Slide of Our trip to Vegas, Enjoy!!!

5 days and counting

I have now made it FIVE days without a Dr. Pepper!!! For me, this is quite the accomplishment. I have tried to quit 4 times before, and the deliciousness of the cold liquid brought me back to it every time, but not this time. I'm quitting for good. Despite the horrendous Headache and the urge I have to drive to the gas station right now.

On another note, Ben and I made it through first semester with good grades and are enjoying having no school. Whoo Hoo!!!!

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Oh Christmas Tree

While we were in Monroe for Thanksgiving, we went Christmas Tree hunting. It was very fun. The hills were a little steeper, muddier, and slicker this year than last, but it was still good. Since all we own is a Saturn, we brought it home Griswald Style. We couldn't get the saturn to go more than 70, but we enjoyed the long ride home.

Even though we got home at 1:00am, it didn't stop us from decorating right when we got home. I wanted to go to bed, but Ben was too excited, so we did it right then. Our apartment is a little small, and there wasn't much room for a tree, but I think we picked one the perfect size. It fit in the corner really well. I think it looks really pretty.

The Best part of it was waking up to the smell of a REAL christmas tree. Pine, I LOVE it!