Thanksgiving and Twilight

So, I'm going to start with the less cheesy subject! Don't fall over in shock, but I made most of Thanksgiving dinner yesterday! I'm so proud of myself! I'm not the most amazing cook ever, but I did fairly well for myself! I even made the best pumpkin pie my husband has ever had. (At least that's what he told me. Who knows if that's really the truth...) But needless to say, I was exhausted after! It's really exhausting to do most of it on your own. I did have some guidance on how to do things from my mother in law, minus the pie. That was all grandma's guidance! Everything turned out great.
Ok, so I think this is fairly funny. We went to see Twilight last Saturday with our friends Carrie and Nate, and I liked it. It was enjoyable, but I wish they had a bigger budget, so that they could get the authors vision on certain things like the Cullens house. But the funniest thing was, CALEB LOVES IT!!! I had to drag him basically kicking and screaming to go see it, and he loved it so much, that on Wednesday night we had some cash, and he wanted to go and see it again! I didn't mind. I actually think I liked it a lot better the second time I saw it, because I wasn't being nit picky about the things from the book. Caleb hasn't read them, so he just loved the movie. I think my favorite people from the movie were Charlie (Bella's Dad) and Emmett (Edwards Vampire "Brother") They made me crack up! I thought they were perfectly cast.

Still looking....

Caleb still hasn't found a new job. It's beginning to get a little stressful for us. He goes out every day and applies everywhere. We just are running out of places to go. To help in the meantime, I have decided to start selling Avon for some extra income. Avon no longer has territories, so feel free to order from me online and have it shipped directly to you. My website is www.youravon.com/smickey and I'm actually suprised how much I like their products. Their makeup doesn't irritate my sensitive skin, and lasts longer than some of my expensive stuff. Check it out!

My parents are in Brazil visiting their new grandbaby, and I'm so jealous! One, it's warm. Two, I want to meet William. Three, I miss them all. Four, I'm in dire need of a real vacation. Five, I really want to meet William. (Wait, did I already mention that?) :)

This last Sunday, we had a Thanksgiving Dinner with some of the family on my mom's side that I don't get to see often. It was really fun to get to see them and visit with them a little. It's sad that they only live a little over an hour away and I hardly see them. I also got to see Chanda and Daniel, and I haven't seen them in 3 years at least. It was awesome to see them.

Gratitude

So, I've been thinking a lot lately for the things that I am greatful for, since Thanksgiving is coming up. I've decided to list a few things that I am thankful for.

1. My Honey: Caleb is so amazing to me. Even when we have nothing, he finds a way to take care of me. He loves me to an extent that I don't feel I deserve. He is amazing in so many ways, and I am truly so lucky to have him.

2. My Famliy, especially my Brazilians: Even though I'm so far from my siblings, I am so greatful to have such loving and caring ones. They are amazing. I'm also blessed with the most giving parents I could have ever asked for! They truly give me so much, and have for so long. They truly have been an amazing blessing in my life.

3. My In Laws - I hear of so many people who don't get along with their in laws, and it makes me feel so blessed. My in laws are amazing! They treat me as one of their own children, and sometimes would tell me that they would trade me for Caleb. (Totally joking of course) They raised Caleb so well. They are so wonderful. My sister in law Amanda is also wonderful. It's nice to know that I will have someone to talk to at family functions besides Caleb and his parents. Her kids are so much fun too. I love when we get to visit with them!

4. My Job - I am so blessed to be able to do something that I love so much, and be able to make money at it. Being a hairdresser is so rewarding every day! The salon I work in is full of wonderful people who make me feel like a better stylist every day that I'm there. It's such a blessing.

5. My kitten - I know it sounds silly, but she is like my child! She is so playful and so loving, she just brings a joy into my life that I can't really describe, but my mom, my mom-in-law and Rendi I know can understand. Picking her that day at the shelter was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

I wish you all a wonderful holiday, and hope you remeber what you are thankful for!

Lay off and Jewel spayed.

So, It's been too long since I've posted. We've been a little crazy, so please forgive me. Well, 'tis the season of construction layoff. With the state of the economy, layoff came earlier for Caleb this year. Now we are on the job hunt for him again. We aren't picky about what he does for right now, we just need to be able to pay the bills. If anyone hears of anything in the area of Utah County, please let us know. The only thing I will say, is Caleb isn't terribly comfortable with computers. He's talked to several places each day, but no luck in this last week.

On to what happened yesterday. We took our little Jewel to get spayed. I hated leaving her at the vet. She had a look of terror when we left the room and she stayed, and then I heard her little tiny meow, and it took everything I had in me not to cry. When we picked her up, the second they brought her in the room, she came right to me, and wouldn't leave my side for most of the evening. She was so drugged up that she couldn't even walk straight. She's such a trooper though. She slept through most of the night, right in between Caleb and I, I think to make sure we weren't going to leave her again. But, I'm proud to say she is acting like herself this morning, and everything is back to normal.

Hope you are all doing well!

Ellison Healthy Lifestyle Update

I promised to keep people posted, and we are doing great! I'm loosing weight pretty steadily, and Caleb has lost some. We feel like we are getting healthy, and that's the goal! Getting active, and eating right feels good! I encourage everyone to take some small steps to get on track!