Happy Monday

I know Mondays are rough... but today I am trying to be more happy on Mondays :)

Memoirs

My Dad is really into genealogy and family history.. he also happens to be quite good at it and has written over 6 books from both sides of my family's history.

He is currently teaching the "Family History Class" in our church and its by far one of my favorite classes I've ever been too. The class consists of everyone writing memories from their childhood and sharing with the class. He also teaches the class how to use the Church's family history site (that anyone can use to track down there ancestors).

Trey and I have been the class many times and every time I go it always touches me in special ways. As a generation we don't realize how important it is to know where you've come from, and who's come before. Its one of the greatest gifts anyone can receive. My dad urges the class to write down memories consistently whether it's a paragraph or 10 pages long.

We have decided that every sunday we will type a childhood memory and a memory for our relationship. Today was our first day, it was so neat to read them to each other and I cant wait to see how many memories we can come up with. I also think it will be really cool for our future generations to read our history.

So I encourage anyone who reads this to try writing your memoirs :)

Thanks Dad :)

Already Excited

Is it weird that I am already excited for Valentines Day?

I just love holidays, something to look forward to during Logan winters...

Home Again

Our long christmas break finally ended-- and believe me it was a much needed break, I wasn't sure what to do with myself for a while because I didn't have to worry about homework, cooking ect. We spent Christmas with my family it was so nice to be there and not have to worry about life. I really love my family, and get homesick every time I leave them. Trey of course spoiled me for christmas workout clothes, a new purse, more workout clothes, an I-pod shuffle (long story) and some other things. I loved being married this Christmas and love Trey, he is such a great husband and friend.

The day after Christmas we went to BEAUTIFUL Hayden Lake, Its unbelievable there, a winter wonderland. We met Treys family at the cabin where we both got some Lululemon.. gosh if I have money to blow my whole workout wardrobe would be Lulu.. in time. We loved the cabin especially Trey. Snowboarding anytime he wanted, and getting to be with his dog A.J. :) I love the Leonard family and can't wait to see all of them again. I think one of my favorite parts of the break was getting to see baby Ellie. She is such a beautiful baby, and brit is an amazing, patient mother. I am not going to lie.. I have been desensitized to new babys in the family because I have 30 nieces and nephews.. and I can't say that I want kids anytime soon. However baby Ellie broke me.. there is something about baby's that just melts your heart and I know that when I become a mother my life will change forever, but for the good..... When I am ready .. hah

Anyway the break was perfect, and school isn't too bad either I love my major and we are almost done.

Have a good week

beautiful mother in law!

umm hi are we married ?

Baby Levi

We look so lovely

Tradition

I love dogs.. thats just the way it is

My sweet Grandma Marriott

Happy Holidays

Hope everyones break is joyful :)

Happy New Years

Love,

Trey and Mary

two more additions

I meant to post this last week but life is crazy. My oldest brother Mark and his wife Emily adopted a beautiful baby boy they named him Levi and he was three months old. No one knew they were adopting besides a few family members, it was a huge surprise for us and their family.

My mother and I had a shower for Levi last Friday and it was really special to meet baby Levi. Adoption is one of the coolest things a family can do, I am so happy Mark and Emily decided to adopt. It will change his life forever..

A few days before that my oldest sister Amy had her 9th child, and 5th girl. She is going to have her hands full, but Rachel is sure a beauty!!

I am so thankful for my nieces and nephews

(I only have one picture of baby Rachel)

I am a horrible house wife

Okay so I have been feeling like a really sucky wife because I had no Christmas decorations in my house... First I don't have the time or money to go out and buy decorations while in school, and lastly I didn't think it was worth it since we are leaving for Christmas break and wouldnt even be able to enjoy them.

My mom gave me a little tree, a poinsettia, and a sign that says "Happy Holly Days"

Next year ill be better.... still LOVE Christmas :)

Finals week ahead !