Friday, June 17, 2011

The Jaw Breaker!!

The other day Joey and I went to eat at Tucanos, after we just walk around all the shops, we found one that was full of toys and lots of candy... Joey found his favorite, a Jaw breaker. It was probably about the size of a tennis ball, he was so excited... I got my favorite, Pixiestix.
It was to big to suck on so he had to break it, with a hammer.


I thought it tasted like a fun dip..

What We Have Been Up To!!

For starters Joey got a job at Geneva Rock, YAY!!  We are both really happy about this, He will usually get weekends off, and he'll have insurance, retirement,  and all that good stuff.. I think he was getting a little scared that he wouldn't be able to find a better job and with us getting married I was a little nervous too. BUT every thing seems to be working out just fine, in our favor too. Knock on wood!!

I work at the deli in Royals Foodtown. Let me just tell you I will never look at fried chicken the same way.. and I hate violating the roasted chicken... I don't care if they are dead and featherless, its not right to go sticking your hand up there and then when you season it get told to treak it like your baby and be gentle with it.. just plain sick!! other than that I like my job. Its just a summer job, mainly to make money for my car payment. I loved waiting tables, but hated the feeling of the place, bawling everday before work was not fun..

 
I passed my Test to get my CNA certification, I know doesn't seem like much, but it is the stepping stone to becoming a nurse :) With this I can get a job at a care center, or even a hospital, and apply for the nursing program, YAY! I took the class two years ago and took the test the last day it was even possible for me too with out having to take the class over, I was super nervous. I thought I knew nothing.. I guess I am just good at procrastinating... my procrastination bugs Joey, a LOT!!

I went dress shopping, and I had a lot of luck this time, I found three that I really liked and was so bummed when they said that they could not get the one in white until the day after my wedding... but I went back this past monday, and with some luck they could get it in time for my bridals... a whole MONTH before my wedding, I was SO SO SO SO happy..  It was like it was ment for this dress to be mine.. It is so beautiful, and I fell like a princess in it..
so here are a few of the un lucky ones, they were all so pretty but they just didn't have what it took.


so our engagements are this next weekend, and I am super excited..  I hope that I can get Joey to smile..

As for the wedding planning, I an trudging along, I have most the decorations figured out. I just started on a project that is for the wedding and will be in our house after, I hope it turns out good. I am not at all the crafty type, But I wish I was..



I HATE making all the decisions that come along with the wedding, but like Joey says "its your wedding" so I have to remember that.. and make it how I want it.. I am not so sure what to serve at the reception, mainly because it all sounds so good..

Wowza what a long post, if ya made it this far, thanks for reading :)








Day 24

Somthing You have learned..

I am going to expand this to include my entire life..

I have learned that no matter how hard you try, and no matter how hard they kiss up or how many times they say sorry, once someone stabs you in the back, they will time and time again..

that family is very important and they are the ones that will always be there for you.

many lessons the hard way.

that I should probably not procrastinate..

that hard work and never giving up is one of the keys to life

no matter how bad you hate school, it is another thing that will get you far in life.

 that love is truly a blessing.

that patience really is a virtue..

that it doesn't matter how long you work for someone, they will also stab you in the back.

no matter how hard I try to hide it, I will always be a country girl at heart..

that I don't really love to plan things

If you love someone tell them.

if you have a problem with someone tell them.

always treat people how you want to be treated.

that family and TRUE friends are the people that matter most and will always be there for you.

That it is very hard to find true friends.

that life is too short to care what other people thing about you, because no matter what they will always fins something wrong..

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Day 23

Favorite Movie




 I LALALALALALOVE these movies, I could watch them all day everday :)

Friday, June 3, 2011

Going Shopping :)

I have been online shopping, like I do almost everynight,  but last night I found some WAY good deals.  Haha Joey hates when I buy him things, and I hate when he doesn't match so.. I win of course... Jojo is getting a sweet new pair of shoes. I hope that this luck keeps up because  I am going dress shopping tomorrow :) I am super excited and I hope that I can find a dress tomorrow, and NOT something like this.




Wish me luck :)


Day 22 :)

Whats In your Purse..

 Lots of change
Some Gum
A letter Joey wrote in like the 5th grade.
a pen

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Day 21 :)

Favorite picture of me, and why?


 I love this picture of me, I love the hair, the clothes. I love how good my make up is.  I like that both my eyes are open.

I love this picture of joey, because he actually looks normal. He may not be smiling, but he is not hiding, he isn't pulling a funky face..

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

DAY 20 :)

Nicknames..


 Me:
riy/ry
mari
meri




Joey:
joe/jo
jojo
yosh
mo
dojey
jp

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Day 19 :)

Something I miss..

JOEY!!! for sure...

the good old day of not having to worry about a car payment.
Seeing Ashley Wheeler..
It's sad to admit, but sometimes I miss subway.
I miss being able to play every day in the summer.
I miss recess.
I miss friday and saturday nights hanging out at royals.
I miss Gandi's.
I miss driving around looking at christmas lights.
I miss bon fires.
I do not miss high school, but I do miss all the fun I had in high school.
I miss shopping trips.
I miss horse rides.
I miss all my friends..

Monday, May 30, 2011

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Wedding Dress Shopping..... NIghtmare

So as my last post was on my wedding, I thought I might add that I have gone dress shopping.
AND IT WAS AWFUL!!!

 I went to a little shop about 45min from where I live and can I just say I think that trip ruined me..  I went with my mom and sister, my mom was laughing at all the things I would say about the dresses, ( like this dress is really a thousand dollars, I wouldn't pay seven cents for this) and my sister was laughing at the lady helping us. She was a nice lady and was trying her best ( i do give her props) I am a VERY picky person...
The first two dresses were okay, but  from there EVERYONE of them went way down hill... I swear I tried on the ugliest dresses.. my moms comment to one was " this looks like it came over on the mayflower".
 and the worst part was that she just kept bringing more- I even changed back into my normal clothes once and she said go back in you must try this one on....

Hopefully next shopping trip I will find the dress I love :)

Day 17 :)

Something you are looking forward too....

 This is easy peasy lemon squeezy.... MY WEDDING...

I am not one of those girls that always thought about my wedding growning up. I mean here and there MAYBE a little... But when I met this guy.. After a while its all I thought about.

 I love him more than anything. The day for me is not really about my fairy tale wedding but more about the day I get to start spending forever with my best friend.
I could run to Vegas and be competely happy. ( I am not sure that my mom would)

I love that I found someone that I can be my true self around, and that he can just laugh.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Day 16 :)

Dream house-

When my cousins from Colorado would come visit, we would sit at the park across from my grandmas house, telling all about how our lives would be, a huge elibrate house, super fast cars, and all the money we could ever need and more.  But I have learned that life doesn't always turn out how we plan it.


 My dream house is fairly simple, and probably cheesy to some.
A master bed room with a large walk in closet ( my must have)
a room for each one of my kids ( hopefully 4 if I can talk joey into it)
a spare room ( I want my mom,brother and sister to visit a lot)
a kitchen  that doesn't flow right into the living room ( Joey and I both agree on this)
a office room/ scrapbooking room ( I hope to one day be crafty)
an aquarium some where in my house ( I love fish)
a play room for the kids
a arena or indoor arena some where ( for Joey)
a big back yard

Monday, May 23, 2011

One Of The Best Weekends EVER :)

I know that many get to spend everyday with the one they truly love, however I do not. So when I do get to spend time with Joey I cherish every second. It doesn't matter if we are just watching TV or on some great adventure to a lake to go fishing. I love every second that I get to spend with him.

This weekend I had a blast just hanging out with Joey, he came down Friday night, and I was so excited to see him. That night was pretty chill, we just ate and watched TV.

On Saturday we went see the arch/ backdrop ( or whatever it is called) that Joey will be building for the wedding. The real one is out side of the lady's shop that is actually doing our flowers. I fell in love with it a while ago and have dreamed about it for a long time. I am so happy that Joey agreed to build it, and a smaller one that will go by the cake :) Then we went and saw my Grandma Dean, she is in a nursing home due to the stroke that she had this past winter. She was a hoot. she really wants to be able to go home, and told us she would do anything that she could to get kicked out. She was determined to get us to try out her powerchair before we left, and I must say Its pretty neat. Then we went and saw Granny, or Grandma Green as Joey calls her.  We chatted for a minute, then we left. We decided to go fishing. Joey and I love to go fishing especially at Lower Bounds, we have gone a million times and we always have fishing competitions I am sure that Joey would want us to get married there if I would allow if . After that we went Fast Five :) oh my gosh I loved it. I love the Fast and the Furious movies- They are honestly my favorite. After the movie, we went  coon hunting with my brother- I think that Joey was more excited than I was, but I still had fun.

Sunday I got up and attempted to make Joey breakfast. We then went fishing again, we were going to go to Lower Bounds again but decided to got to Chriss lake. We had to hike in and I am not much for hiking at all. when we finally got there I totally kinda out fished Joey.. haha Neither one of us caught a fish, but I had more bites than him :) We then went to eat at a little restaurant in Boulder, we go there every once in a while on our drives across the mountain. When we got back Joey started roping the dummy in the drive way, and I just watched, I love that the simple things like that make everything worth it.  I love to see how happy he get when he ropes. I am sorry that there aren't any pictures- but I was too busy soaking up the time I got to spend with my babe :)

Day 15 :)

A letter to someone special..

There are lots of special people in my life so I will write a quick note to all of you :)

Joey- First I just want to say I love you, I love the person you are, I love how amazing you are, I love how funny, and sometimes out of control you are. I love the person you have helped me become, I love how tender and caring you are. I couldn't ever imagine my life with out you, I can hardly believe that just over three years ago we were meeting for the first time, and now we are starting a family together :) I am so happy I took that chance and went on that blind date and met my best friend. So thank you Joey for being my knight and shinning armor, my bestest best friend, and the man I am lucky enough to spend the rest of my life with.

Mom- Thank you for always being there for me, and never giving up on me. Thank you for always being by my side and helping me get through the tough times. I love you so much. I hope that some day I can be as selfless as you and become as good as mom as you are. Thank you for always telling me that my dreams are possible, and making it to where I can achieve them. I know that I would not be where I am today with out you. Remember you are not losing me, you are gaining a son :)

Kas- I know that we have not always been on the best of terms, but you are amazing, and do not let anyone tell you different. You are my one and only sister and I love you very much, thanks for always being there for me.

Rafe- Bug, I love you thanks for being the best brother.  We may not have always got along either, but I know that if I was ever in trouble that I could count on you.

Joey's Family- Thank you all for allowing me to be apart of your lives, I love each and everyone of you. Thank you for letting me steal your son, brother, and uncle.

Heather- Where to start, Thanks for listening to me complain about wedding planning, and always helping.  I have enjoyed working with you, and living next to you. I have had so much fun for hanging out over the years. I am so thankful that you are willing to do my hair an makeup for my wedding :) I love you girlie..

Ash Wheeler- You were the best roommate ever, I loved hanging out with you, we had many crazy times that I will never forget. You taught me to be a better person. I freaking miss the heck out of you, I love ya :)

Friday, May 13, 2011

Day 14 :)

 

A Picture of me a year ago- and how have I changed.


I am now a year older.
I am engaged to my bestfriend.
I finished another year of school.
I bought a new car.
I got extensions then I cut my hair off.
I have realized that sometimes I have to do things for me.
I made some more great friends at college.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Day 13 :)

Goals..

 Find a Job, In Wayne for the summer & when I move to Nephi.
 Take My CNA Test.
Finish planning the wedding soon.
Be a great wife.
Learn how to Team Rope.
Get Joey to competatively rope again
Finish school at snow, (associates & LPN) and eventually get my RN.
Have happy healthy kids (when the time is right)
Go through the temple
Create my amazing invention I have been thinking about for years.
Own a Boat. (even if Joey may hate it)
Build a House with an arena, for Joey.
Retire and travel the world.
Spoil my grandhildren.
Die side by side with Joey, when we are old..( I have a great fear of him going before me )


I am sure there are many more that will come up. but this all I can think of for now.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Day 12:]

Something I don't leave the house with out..

 My cell phone..
 My keys..
and My wallet..

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Day 11 :]

Favorite T.V show...


 
Criminal Minds  is with out a doubt my favorite. I would love to have a job like this, but I want my simple country life more. I always beg  Joey to watch it with me, he does, but laughes because I get scared walking up the stairs.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Day 10 :)

Something you are afraid of... well this is easy... GUNS!!

I know this is really weird seeing how I go hunting with Joey all the time, but I used to be terrified of guns!

I used to love hunting and I would always go shooting when I was younger, I took hunter safety in middle school. but when I got a boyfriend, he was a prefectionist, and I didn't want to look like an idiot in front of him, so i just started saying  I was afraid of guns, and well over time it  became true.

When I met Joey I never knew how much he would like shooting, and he has been very patient with me and has let me get over this at my own pace.   I have shot his big guns, but i  I am taking baby steps and hopefully one day I will be able to actually hunt with him..   But for now I will stick to the 22.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Day 9 :]


A favorite picture of my bestfriends..
Joey,

my mom and sister

all these kiddos :)

ash

Kelli and Dani
Kam
Morg
Tyson
Heatha
Benny Strut

Monday, April 25, 2011

The weekend :)

This weekend was so much fun.  I love getting to go to Nephi, and spending time with Joey. When I am with him it feels like nothing else in the world matters. I love that I can talk to him about anything and everything,  and that he understands and doesn't judge. He is probably  the only person in the world (besides my mommy) that I can spill my guts to.   I love that we have the little nicknames, and traditions that make our relationship special. 
 One of those traditions is  roasting starbursts :) we always go have a bon fire and talk about everything and roast starbursts... ( to those of you that have never done it, try it.. I promise you will not be disappointed)


 I really have  the worlds best friend and best fiance.  on Saturday we were going to go to the dunes and meet up with a friend of mine, but they ended up going home early.  So I mentioned a little wedding shopping, I really didn't have much to buy, but it was something to do. So Joey went with me, he was so patient as I walked through all the craft stores ( and didnt even complain). He has been so understanding through this whole thing and has asked many times what he can do to help. 

 on Sunday we had to help his friend Jake round up all the cows that had gotten out, it was my first horse ride of the summer, and well  I am super sore, but it was so much fun. It fun to spend time with Joey doing something he really loves.  The only thing that would be better is if I could learn how to rope, ha  he has been telling me for a long time that he will teach me, but so far it hasn't happened, maybe after we get married :)

Day 8 :]


Places I have traveled..
 I really haven't traveled that much, but the farthest places I have gone are, Washington and New Mexico..

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Day 7 :)

Favorite Movies:
 How to lose a guy in 10 days
Dear John
Step Up
8 Seconds
Cowboy Way
Blind Side
The Proposal

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Day 6 :)

a picture of something that makes you happy.

 Well there are lots but a few of the things I can think of are:


My Family


this cool cat :)


hanging out with this chick, NEVER a dull moment

 These 5, I know these guys aren't officially my nieces and nephews yet, but I love them lots :) It has been so much fun to watch them grow up, and hopefully they still like Dojey and Riyah when they are older. I can still remember when Maddi and Kaylee were  scared of  me, and would hide when I was around. Now they are my Bestest  Friends :) They are so much fun, and just seeing how innocent, loving, caring and full of life they are makes me so happy :)


Shopping :)

 horse rides

and boating :)

Monday, April 18, 2011

Day 5 :)

A song to match your mood

Hmmmm I have lots of moods right now, so I share a song for all of them.
1. I am super excited to be married, I think about it all day. I love the song Home To You by John Michel Montgomery

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt1Mj6eyr2g

2. I am so done with school for now, I have no motivation to any of my homework, which is not good.  I can't wait  for summer.  Here Comes Summer by LoCash Cowboys is exactly how I feel... too bad it looks like it is going to down pour out side.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU_PHjzlHdI


3. As  I was leaving to come back to college last night, My mom cried. It is heart breaking, but at the same time I love it. I know she still loves me so so so much, and she is not like one of those parents who just ship their kids off, and don't really care any more. So with the wedding and everything coming up, which I know is another thing that makes her sad,  Mamma's Song by Carrie Underwood  is the best
song to pick :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpFW4Yhy08k

4. Well I am driving my moms truck for the next two weeks, because it is easier to move with that, and partially because It is easier for me to get it fixed. ( my brother accidentally broke the window out).. so with that I swear that there is always something going wrong, just like my computer breaking for the nine millionth time it feels like.  I heard one day in church, that god does give you things you can't handle, and ever since then I have swore by that. It was also repeated at the  last general conference, it wasn't a main topic of the speech, but sometimes the little things are the more important ones.  Miley Cyrus -  The Climb


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2zyeVRcbs

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Day 4 :)

My Parents


 Dad: Rex Thomas Griffiths, Born in Salt Lake City to Tom Griffiths and Norma Dean Forsyth. He Has a younger sister, Lora. A younger half brother Robin, and a younger half sister, Teresa.  He has worked as a logger, drove truck, and currently works for Wayne County. He is the chief of Teasdale Fire Department.

Mom: Carolyn Orlynn Jones Griffiths, Born in Delta Colorado, to Robert Jones and Barbara Nutter. She has one older sister, Carrie. She has worked at Royals Food Town, in the bakery for as long as I can remember. She  loves animals, and did rodeo when she was younger, she had every animal you could imagine as a child. 
The whole fam

Me, Mom, Kas

Rafe, And Mom

Rafe, Mom, Dad

Kasidy, Rafe, Me

   Their children are, Me(19) Rafe R.(17), and Kasidy Jade (15).  They have been married for 20 years.