All the way fromVirginia!

Finally something to blog about!! More like enough of being lazy!! Nat, Kari and Bixente came in from Virginia on Thursday and they were able to stay with us till Monday! It was so good to have them here. This was our first time to meet Bixente(who is cute as can be) and it was really good to get to know Nat and Kari better. The first and only time I have been able to be with them was at our wedding, and who knows what i said then... so this trip was so much fun for us! We went out to dinner, Nat got his Cafe Rio, went up the canyon, played some games, and just hung out. Its sad to see them go, but we know one day we will all meet back up in Texas!! ~ill post pictures when we get our computer back~

Who's Arm is Who's?

Okay so Lindsey was over at the house today and was looking at the pictures and then yelled for me to come look. If you look at her and Kambria there are like 3 arms coming from who knows where. You cant tell which arm, shoulder, or elbow belongs to which person. It is so funny, and it made us think of the time we were all up at 3 in the morning laughing at our family picture, picking out all the funny things in it. Like John with the miniature hand, and pooh on his knee. Dad with the huge mufasa hand, wrapped around Morgans neck, my Chinese smile, Lindsey's model photo because of her hair, Brittany's gimp arm, and I'm sure there was much more I just don't remember, I just remember laughing so hard I was crying.

If someone has the picture you have to post it!!!

Basketball

For the last couple of months I have been playing basketball on Wednesday's for our church team. It has been a lot of fun getting back into it, and doing something fun for exercises. The last 3 weeks we have been in regions, and that has been a lot of fun too. We had to make our way through the losers bracket but we played yesterday for he championship game, and lost. Our team could not make anything and we didn't have Sandra, the tallest girl we have on the team, so i had to play post. At 5'4 that really shouldn't be happening. Plus the other team cheated... i know excuses , excuses, but I'm being dead serious. One of there best players fouled out in the 3rd quarter, and she knew it. After she got her last foul she got mad, took off her jersey and left the gym. Then one of the other girls on the team(this girl is such a complainer, and the biggest brat)went over the scores table talked to her husband who by chance was keeping track of the fouls, Josh saw him mark something, and then the girl who fouled out was back in the fourth quarter. Weird I know... So then Josh calls her on it and the girl that we don't like turned around and started trying to explain to Josh and then told him he was a bad sport, and Josh was like why because I called you out on cheating, in church basketball. I don't think she liked that very much. Even though we got 2ND we still got a t-shirt. I just don't know when I will be able to wear it, I'm still a little bugged we lost, but that comes with the game!

MOMS 50th BIRTHDAY PARTY

I'm still waiting on a few pictures from the trip to Texas but after I saw David's sad blog about being lonely i decided we needed to blog about the few days we got to spend in Texas... it might help those of us that had to come back a little earlier feel better. That of worse because they are still there in the 80 degree weather and we got sleeting yesterday.

So its been about a week but for good reasons-- we were in Texas celebrating our mom's 50th birthday!! This was a big one so we had to make a big deal of. After thinking and thinking and thinking some more we decided with every ones schedules in the middle of the school year, we would take a few days and all surprise mom in Texas. Well the plan worked. It turned out to be so much fun, and every time I am there I always think about changing my ticket to stay longer because I am never quit ready to leave.

We had the BIG surprise Saturday afternoon, went to church on Sunday- which had the funniest story. Some guy in the ward came and told my dad that someone had hit the xterra(one of our cars) so of course we all go out there. It was the weirdest thing, the guy told my dad that the xterra backed into him. i wish you could of seen the picture he was inside the parking lines, hit the car and was about 2 inches from hitting the car right next to the xterra. Dad was not having it... it takes a lot to get my dad mad enough to where he will argue back with someone, and this was great. he was telling the guy that there was no one in the car and there was no way we could of hit him, and then he told him "sir there is no reason for you to tell a fig, so stop fibbing!!!" it was great! Good job dad!! Then the cops came and realized this guy was full of it, switched information and that was that. Then Monday we had three of our favorite meals... shipleys to start the morning , sweet mesquite, and then Pappasitos at night. After dinner we threw a surprise party for mom with all her friends. It turned out great and the cake was so cute. When i get the picture of it i will post about it. This was the best because after she walked in the door we didn't have to keep anything from her anymore. It felt like 20 pounds was lifted off. Tuesday some of us went to Harwin and all got new purses- thanks to mom! Its not a trip to Texas with out a trip to Harwin! And then we all got to go and eat at Taste of Texas(need i say more). Then Josh, David, Lindsey and I all got to go to the Rodeo and see Rascal Flats perform. It was kind of last minute but it was lot of fun and we got tickets in the suite so it was even better. Wednesday morning we got a few hours in the pool a little bit of color and then it was off to the airport, where we sat for 4 hours because of all problems with Southwest and having to ground 41 of there planes. But we did make it home okay!!

So after talking about this trip I think it just made it worse that we are here and they are still in Texas, but needless to say it was so much fun

Happy Birthday MOM! We love you!

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Anniversary

For our anniversary Josh made reservations at Ruth's Chris! We were so excited because we had heard only good things about it. We ordered filet's, a side a Au gutin potato's and some asparagus. It was so good, we would go every week if we had the money!! After dinner we went to cold stone another one of my favorite places for ice cream. So with full bellies we went home and watched a little law and order!

My gift to Josh is the football helmet. I have had this idea in my head for about a year and a half but i was just not ever sure how to really do it. I knew i wanted an Ohio state helmet with our pictures but because of how the helmet is shaped I just didn't know if it would work. I decided i was just going to do and it turned out really cute. If i can brag for a second i really was proud of myself.

Josh's gift to me was perfect. I was certified to scuba dive when i was a senior in high school and have not been able to go since. One- because Josh is terrified of sharks and said he would never get certified and then two- we just have not had the time. So Josh surprised me telling me he would get certified to go with me and we would go on a vacation of choice. He was been looking at places for months now and narrowed it down... but i cant wait. It will be so much fun.

ONE YEAR... AND COUNTING

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Can you believe it... it has been one full year since Josh and I were married in the Houston temple, and one year and one day since he and I received one of the best blessing, being endowed on the same day! Josh and I have had a great year together. I couldn't of asked for a better husband or better first year. I don't really mean to brag, but Josh and I rally had an easy year. We had a few ups and downs, I'm like most but i would have never exchanged it for anything different. I love him to death and he really has become my best friend. I hope the next year only gets better and our time is just as well spent if not better. I can't wait for the new and fun adventures that we have coming ahead. Some will be fun, some will be scary, some will be crazy, but I'm just excited to do it with Josh. I LOVE YOU, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Also thinking about this day one year ago, all I can think of is how grateful I am for all the family and friends that were there to support us. There was not much I wanted on this day but getting married in the temple where i grew up, and I really appreciate the money and time that everyone gave in being there. I know there were some that wished they could of been there and we understand and thanks for thinking of us. Also thank you to my mom for doing it all for me. You made my day the best i could of imagined and the most memorable day of my life. It was perfect and only because of everything you did for me. You planned and spend countless hours because you cared, and I can't express how grateful I am... THANK YOU, and I LOVE YOU!

BESTIES

For Valentines weekend we had planned to take a vocation to St. George, 1- because the weather is much better there and 2- Josh has wanted to visit Jeff and Kayla for months, maybe even years. He grew up with Jeff in Ohio and was good friends with Kayla as they dated and now married. So after the Valentines weekend didn't work we planned for a couple weekends after. We had such a blast and we want to make it down there a lot more often, maybe even live there.

Friday morning first thing Josh and I did was put on our shorts and t-shirts and went outside to throw the football around in the 70 degree weather... it was great. Then Jeff and Kayla bought us a couples massage for our one year anniversary, so we went to have that done, and i cant tell you how good that was. It was the best gift, i think that it is one of our favorite things. Then later that day we went to play sand volleyball. I wont rub it in too much but we did play best of three and Josh and I came out on top!!!! After our victory, we went to Texas Road house for a nice steak dinner. Then we decided to get in our suits and go to there neighborhood hot tub. Sadly it was not hot, it was freezing, so we just went home and talked and playeda game, but i think this time we got into bed before 2.

So Saturday morning we woke up, went to there nieces basketball game, which sadly they lost in overtime but it was a fun game. Kayla and I both had a hard time watching b/c she and i played in basketball competitively and we both felt like going out there to help them. After the game we picked up some fresh pineapple, subs and headed up to Zions. I had never been there before and it was so pretty. The first hike we stopped half way and had a little picnic and then headed to the top where there was this beautiful lookout point. Oh and I can't forget the two gay guys who took Kaylas camera to take a picture of a Raven, and then put his number in Joshs phone so he could call to send the pictures. Then we went on this other hike to these waterfalls, that were so beautiful. First of all waterfalls are my favorite so there was no going wrong, but it really was great. After the trip in Zions we came home had some pizza and then went over to Jeff's moms house for some round 2 hot tubing. This time it was hot and perfect, but we did have to pretty much drag Josh out, that is one of his favorite things to do. We got back to the house and both Kayla and I wanted some ice cream(another reason I love her) so the boys went and got us some, and then they introduced us to the Office. Josh and I are hooked. Give us about 3 week and we will have watched all of them.

It was like old times for Josh and Jeff and the four of us got along so well, but sadly we had to say good bye to our new besties!!! We had so much fun with Jeff Kayla and there little boy Cru (who by the way was so cute and so good, he was at most all the activities and was just content being outside having fun, i love him) but we will be back!

After we left, Josh wanted to show me around his old stopping grounds. The picture of him with the hospital sign was were we worked when he wanted to get experience because he thought he was going to med school. Then he realized he didn't like blood-- so that's why he is in the Accounting program. Then the pictures of the house or trailer is where he used to live. He said that it does have a new coat of blue paint, and does look much worse then before but none the less this was his house, trailer #44!!

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Thanks for Shannons Creativity...

Thanks to Shannon we have such a cute Header!!She has started to digital scrapbook and obviously she is so good at it. I think it would be something I would want to get into but i just don't know how good I would be at it!! We will see, I might try one day when i feel like I have time to figure it out, and when I get more creative!!

BEST CAKE ON EARTH!

Today my friend Julie from work made this cake that one of her friends made for her. It is the best cake i think i have ever had!! This is just part of the cake that was left over, and i figured I better take a picture before it was all gone. Here is the recipe:

1 chocolate Fudge cake mix-- Bake in 2 9" round pans as directed and let i cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then on the wore rack

* add 1 box of chocolate pudding to the mix- this makes the cake more moist.

1/2 cup of sugar

1-8oz. cream cheese (room temp)

Mix together until smooth

FOLD in 2 cups of cool whip and about 18 big pieces crushed oreos

Turn 1 cake over so its flat

Put on Cream Cheese layer

Place other cake on top right side up

Melt 4 semi-sweet baking squares with 1/2 cube of butter-- melt just until butter is melted and let it sit till not so liquidy

Pour over top of cake

Refrigerate!

Rescue Pack

So today Josh was over at Adam and Shannon's house and decided to bring Collin back to the house to play. He found my scripture case and decided to put a can of Ravioli, 3 quarters (his coins) and Josh's phone in it. Then he carried it around calling it his rescue pack. I had to run to the store really quick and he had to bring his rescue pack, and when he saw the bubble gum machine he got one of his coins to buy a green gum ball for his rescue pack. It was so stinking cute and too funny to not blog about!

New News

I hope this is not a secret, but we are just so excited about the news, Sam and Sheerstie are moving to Provo!!! Sam has been interviewing at some jobs and about a week ago he told Josh that they were leaning more towards Provo. Sam then called Josh a few days ago and told him he took the job!!! I can't tell you how excited we are to have them be here!! It will be so much fun!

Bragging!!

I know that mom and dad will take a long to time to even get a second to post so i thought i would do a little bit of the bragging. Britty had a tournament this weekend and she tied for first. The worst part was that they gave it to the other girl because her school was hosting the tournament... Lame i know!! good job brit!

POOR BABY

So one of Josh's friends came into town this week to go snowboarding, and since Monday was a holiday Josh decided to go with him. The last thing I said to him was "don't be stupid I know how boys can get." So I was working on a patient and saw my phone was ringing from Josh. I knew there had to be only reason he was calling while he should of been snowboarding. When I finally got a second to call he told me they were on there second run of the day and he was going over a roller and when he landed, part of his board caught an edge and he landed on his shoulder(heard it pop), and he was on his way down to Provo to have it looked at because he thought he might of separated it. So i got off work a little early to find that the BYU clinic was closed because it was a holiday. I guess they didn't think anyone would get hurt or sick that day!! So we went the next day, they took an x-ray of it and all the bones were in good shape, no broken bones. He said he thinks it was a contusion-- whatever that it. I think it means an internal bruise, but what do i know. He told him to ice it and then after 48 hours he would be able to put heat on it. If there is still any pain in 2 weeks then it is most likely something to do with his ligaments-- so we will all cross our fingers its not that. He seems to be doing a little better but i guess we will see in 2 weeks. To be honest I think the first thing that went through my mind when he called was good thing he and I both have insurance and that we would probably be paying medical bills as long as we are paying student loans. I guess when it rains it pours!!!

Valentines on Feb. 16th

So for Valentines day this year we had planned on going to St. George for 1) to get out of the cold but to also go visit one of Josh's best friends. I talke to Jeff his friend and all the plans were made until I decided to tell Josh and he told me he would be taking tests till Saturday!! So after 2 all nighters we decided to celebrate Valentines Day. I thought about going out but decided to just make dinner and just stay at home together. Josh came home around 430 from his last test and surprised me with some pink roses, and I had dinner started. We had a nice big meal (i tried a few new things, that turned out pretty good) a Valentines cake and then to end it chocolate foundue. Oh and don't worry we had plenty of pineapple!!

RIVERDANCE!!

This weekednd Josh's parents, Sam, Sheerstie, Adam, Shannon, Kelli, Shaunie Josh and I all went to the Riverdance. I had never been and really had never thought twice about wanting to see it, but Josh and Sam were talking about taking Sheerstie and I and then the family decided to come down as well. It was really entertaining and I would recommend it. The video on YouTube does not really give it much justice. I am just glad that Josh wanted to go because i think it was one of the best shows I have ever seen, and Im glad that the family was able to make it own safely with all the snow( they thought they were going to miss it b/c of the weather)
CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME VIDEOS OF THE RIVERDANCE

http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=1298731817&vw=g&b=0&pos=3&p=riverdance&fr=yfp-t-501
The blonde guy in this video is a little more gay then the guy that performed at ours!!!

THE DRUG WOMAN

I had to blog about this story because it really was the most excitement that I had at work in a long time. Cleaning teeth can get pretty excited but I think this one tops it off! So last Friday we had this lady named Debbie who come into our office, on who knows what! She hardly could walk he eyes were all red and glazed over and she came in saying that she had this tooth that hurt her so bad but she just needed to get something to help with the pain soon because she had one of her kids down in the car, and he had a 104 temperature. Then she said she would have her husband take the kid but he was in St. George. Mind you we have seen this lady and her husband come into the office a few times complaining about pain and we have prescribed both of them medication before. So they took her back to the room to have a look and made sure both doctors went in to talk. There are two rooms in the office that we really don't use that much unless we are slammed or there are 3 hygienist there, then one of us uses a room that we call the dungeon. Well, guess who was there that day, yup me, but it was great because I was right next to the room they put her in, so she would be away from all the other patients, but I could hear everything. I think the patient I had probably thought I was really slow because I was taking extra time on her so I could still listen to what was going on, I know really nosey. she was telling them that she had so much pain and was unable to sleep at night and she just needed something to help her with the pain. Well our doctors were talking to her and telling her that they had prescribed her pain medications before and they just didn't believe her any more. She was very persistent about still being in pain, and she asked if she could just tell the pharmacist to just write on the bottle to take half a day. The doctors said they were not sure this is what she really would be doing, and then she said "well it's not like I'm going to sell them to anyone, because that’s illegal". The doctors trying not to laugh said okay we will take a few X-rays of the areas that she said are hurting, because there are now 3 areas that are bugging her, not just the one. While they were doing this we had one of the girls go down to the parking lot to check all the cars for this kid of hers that had a 104 degree temp. And of course there was no kids in any of the cars. They took the x-rays and there was no signs of decay or infection or anything around any of the teeth, so the doctors decided to call the cops. All of us girls were so funny we were looking out the window waiting for the cops to get there. There were 3 cop cars waiting for her, and right as she was going to leave her husband pulled up, you know the one that is supposed to be in St. George, to take her home. The cops made sure he was okay to drive and let them go. Then the cops came up to the office and told us they knew exactly who she was and they appreciated that we would call them.
PRETTY CRAZY!!!
So the next week it gets better she call s 2 times asking for us to refill her prescription, I guess she didn't get it, that or she was to high to know we even called the cops on her. Then Wednesday of this week she called again to talk to the office manager and couldn't believe that we would charge her for the x-rays we took of the teeth that were bugging her, and she wanted the doctor to refund the money. Our Dr. just said that he would not refund the money and if she didn't pay then they would sent her to collections, and pretty much said to all of us that he also didn’t care if she never came to the office again because of it.
I GUESS THAT DIDN"T WORK
He got a page at 430am Thursday from her wanting more meds!! We are not sure if she will ever give it up, but I will have to keep you posted!

MARRIAGE TAG

1. What is my name? Jacquelyn Nichole Butler Petersen 2. How long have you and your s.o. been together? Married 11 months and 6 days and been Together 1 yr 11 mo. ad 6 days 3. Who eats more? We eat about the same in one sitting but Josh is hungry like 20 min. later 4. Who said I love you first? Josh 5. Who is taller? Josh 6. Who sings better? Josh and i don't think he would admit it either 7. Who is smarter? Josh 8. Who does the laundry? For the most part me, but Josh will start it a lot of the times, he just hates to fold it. 9. Who does the dishes? Mostly me- out of all chores Josh hates the dishes 10. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? I do 11. Who pays the bills? I do. 12. Who mows the lawn? The landlord!! 13. Who cooks dinner? I do 14. Who drives when you are together? Josh- even though we both hate it 15. Who is more stubborn? That's a toss up. 16. Who is the first to admit when they're wrong? Toss up again. 17. Whose parents do you see the most? Mine-- My parents find any excuse to fly up 18. Who kissed who first? I would say Josh did but he does not remember- long story!!! 19. Who proposed? Josh! He flew down to Texas the year, and probably last year my whole family will be together for Christmas, and surprised me with our good family friends caroling. When they were done he came up from the back, got down on one knee and asked!! Then he was able to spend the next week with me and my family in Texas! I love his to death!! 20. Who is more sensitive? That would have to be pretty equal! Although we did joke about who would be more emotional on out wedding day and i won!! 21. Who has more friends? I second the weird questions! I don’t know because we have a lot of mutual friends but then he has his friends at school and then I have mine at work! 22. Who has more siblings? He does (4 sisters and 3 brothers) me (3 sisters and 2 brothers) 23. Who wears the pants in the family? I asked Josh and he said I do, I asked why and he said b/c I'm a bully!! I think we are pretty mutual we both are middle kids in a big families! I tag, Shannon, Kestlee, Ashley, Jill, Rach, Sheerstie, Kari, Jules, Kilee and Nicholle

NOT MUCH GOING ON!

So there is really not a lot going on in our lifes other than school, work and a little bit of some sporting events, but i still feel like we needed to blog about something. The most exciting thing is that Josh is playing basketball on tuesdays for church and then playing with his intermeral team some time during the week. Then Christy and I decided to start playing basketball together on wednesdays. The first week i played so bad that the only reason i decided to go back the next week was b/c i didn't want anyone to think i was that bad. So the next week was much better and a lot more fun!! So then John and Emma are playing water polo and asked us if we wanted to play with them( i guess its pretty exahausting and they need a little more subs). So i think we will start doing that next week, which should be a lot of fun! So other than our sporting events we just have work, and work and then homework and more homework!! I will try and get some pictures next week of the games so there is something to look at!!

THE ER CRAZY'S!!

So we thought we would blog about all the crazy's in the ER... Josh and i were there on Saturday and you would not believe the kind of people that were there!! Josh says he was frightened. We were sitting by these two crazy ladies(mind you... they just met) and one was telling the other one how she is bi-polar and how she was just fired from her job. I guess this lady works or worked for the city waste company and she hit a town home but didn't know it, so they called it a hit and run. I guess when they called this lady to tell her she hit the building she told them she had no idea and that this was not her fault, but the guy she was talking to told her he wished he could do something for her but this was he 3rd accident in a year and that they would have to let her go. So this lady said she wanted to try and get on with the school district to drive school buses. Sorry we didn't catch which one she was going to apply for so watch out! So then this other lady starts talking and telling the reason she was in the ER today was because she has been having a hard time breathing and that they think she might die so she would have to get some chest x-rays taken. The funny thing was she had been talking non-stop since she watched into the ER!!We think have the ER was just there for pills! What is this world coming too!

A YEAR SINCE

So can you believe that it has been a year since the day Josh flew down to Texas and proposed!! It was so fun to think about and I couldn't believe it had been that long. I wanted to play the video for Josh but he is still embarrassed by it so he opted not to.