Finallllyyyy.

Tomorrow, tomorrow. I love ya tomorrow. 

I finally get to see Jake tomorrow :)

Woot. Woot.

Also Miss Jenna gets home :) 

and its New Years Eve.

Which means time to party.

Cannot wait.

Now to just get through tonight!

Christmas Break.

So this week will be the death of me. I have been SO bored. Jake is in Idaho till Friday and its so weird not being with him. Call me a baby, call me stupid, I don't care because this is my blog so I can say what I want. I miss him like crazy! Even though we talk on the phone several times a day, its just not the same. And due to continuing conflicts within our friendship group, and the fact that one of my best friends is halfway across the country till Friday, I basically have nothing to do. I know I could be proactive and find something to do, but I'm not so I'm going to complain about it, because, well just because I feel like it. On the bright side, life honestly is so great. I know I bitch about the little things but I do have such a wonderful family, boyfriend, and best friends. I am just ready for Friday to be here so I can see Jake, that's all :) We haven't exchanged Christmas gifts because honestly I haven't gotten his yet. Horrible I know, I feel like a terrible girlfriend because he got mine a month ago. Oops. What does a guy expect when your with him 24-7? He forgave me though don't worry. I guess I should have been a little bit more prepared. However, I am excited for what I am getting him. He's really been wanting all the materials needed to make homemade sushi, and there is a sushi making kit at Bed Bath & Beyond that I want to get him. Thats my blabbage for today. Yes I just made up the word blabbage. 

Oh and a few more things I have to brag a tiny bit about this awesome Christmas present from my parentals. Victoria, I love you and your secrets.

Where to begin.

It's been awhile since my last post but things have been super crazy. Good and bad. Last Friday we left for Idaho to visit Jake's family for the weekend. Friday night we went to his sister Jessie's orchestra performance and then played Wii at his sisters house. Saturday we went up to Driggs to stay with his grandma for a few days. We went snowmobiling and I snowboarded down the hill and Jake drove me back to the top, it was super fun! But then as we pulled back into his uncles driveway the snowmobile hit an ice block and we tipped, the snowmobile landed on Jakes calve and he got a nasty contusion, it looked like an egg was stuck under his skin. I survived with a bruise to the hip but Jakes leg is still pretty nasty. The rest of the weekend we just relaxed with his grandma, ate a lot, slept a lot, and watched a lot of movies. It was a good weekend. I only took a few pictures but here they are.

Monday afternoon we headed to St. George to stay at our friend Tyson's house before we headed to Vegas the next day. WORST road trip ever, we got stuck in traffic in Provo for over and hour and then hit a snowstorm which resulted in dead stop traffic, we drove 36 miles in 3 hours, it was a nightmare. As soon as traffic started to clear out we were still driving in a snowstorm but we were going about 30 miles an hour downhill when a F450 truck with a trailer on the back comes speeding out control trying to squeeze in between us and the truck in the right line, he didn't make it, he hit us, we spun around and then he hit us again. He also hit the other truck. I have never been more scared in my entire life. Luckily Jake was driving and maneuvered us out of what  could have been a fatal crash. I was hysterically screaming and balling my eyes out but Jake calmed me down and reassured me that I was okay because at that point I wasn't sure I was. We both walked away without a scratch but Roger my Rav-4 wasn't so lucky. So needless to say we left Idaho at 11 in the morning and didn't arrive in St. George until 3 in the morning the next day, talk about a nightmare. 

After our driving nightmare things got much better. We headed to Vegas Tuesday morning and ate breakfast at the Rainforest Cafe in MGM Grand, so yummy. Jake had never been there and he really liked it. Then I tortured Jake into shopping with me and we spent the day shopping in the Fashion Show Mall on the strip.  The Forever 21 there is absolutely amazing. I could have spent 3 days in there. Tuesday night we went to dinner at The Cheesecake Factory in Caesars Palace with the other couple we went with, Tyson and Amanda. We hung out at The Stratosphere (where we were staying) and had a great time. Wednesday we ate some super good pizza and just relaxed before we went to the Utah vs Boise bowl game. The game was fun but it was a complete blowout. Later that night we went out to a Piano Bar which was way way fun, we danced the night away and ended up calling it a night around 3 am. It was the one of the most fun few days I have ever had. Thursday morning we headed home and got stuck in traffic once again but luckily after an hour it cleared out. We arrived in Ogden and watched Despicable Me with my mom which is actually a super super funny movie. We were pretty exhausted from driving so much that we went to bed early. Today we drove back to Logan and I said goodbye to Jake for a week so we can go spend time with our families for Christmas :( I am going to miss him! But I am such a happy girl. I have an amazing boyfriend that treats me like a princess and who I absolutely adore and the two best friends anyone could ask for Jenna Black and Kaylie Layton, the best parents ever and its Christmas Eve! Life is good.

Here are some of my favorite pictures from Vegas!

Obsessions.

My life has been taken over by Donkey Kong the last couple of days.

Me and Jake rented it and its honestly all we do. It makes me feel like a kid again.

Jake is determined to beat the game before we have to take it back to Hastings, we'll see if that happens.

Rent it, you'll love it. 

Also this is one of my new obsessions.

Haute & Naughty Mascara by Mac.

It is the best mascara I have ever used, I love it. 

It's expensive ($19) but try it, trust me. 

I am excited for this week to be over, not only because finals will be done but me, Jake and friends are vacationing for a week, either going to Moab or California and from there we are heading to Vegas to go to the Utah vs Boise game. I LOVE Christmas break, and I have a feeling this is going to be a great one.

Also I hate shopping for boyfriends for Christmas, what the hell am I supposed to get Jake? Someone give me some ideas pleash.

Change.

I have come to a conclusion.

People in your life come and go.

People change for the better and for the worse.

Over the course of this week I have learned to let go.

Let go of my past

Let go of people who don't treat me the way I should be

Let go of bad habits

Let go of my materialistic ways

I've learned that the people I had previously been

surrounding myself with were changing me for the worse.

I've learned that all these people cared about were the opposite sex,

alcohol, and looking attractive.

I learned that I too was becoming like them.

I am almost grateful for the dramatic events this week

because it has opened my eyes.

I am not the person I was pretending to be in the presence

of those who I called my friends.

I've learned that the people who truly care 

about you will always be there for you, no matter what.

I've also learned that besides your family these people 

come in few quantities. 

So thank you to my family and the few friends

that have and will always be there for me. 

Thank you to Jake and the new friends in my life

you've given me a new perspective towards living 

and I am so ever grateful for you all.

It feels great to just take a deep breath and LET GO.

Life is an journey, and I can't wait to see where it takes me.

True Colors.

I had a great birthday weekend. 

Saturday me and Jake went to dinner in Salt Lake at the Cheesecake Factory with my family.

We waited in line for two hours but in the end it was worth it. We had a great time.

After, my family headed home and we went and visited some of Jakes friends then went dancing at Studio because I can't really get into anywhere else. It was so funny, we were probably 2 of 5 white people in the entire place. I swear we were in Mexico. Nevertheless we danced our booties off and had a great time. Sunday we went to church with my family and made chip dip and potstickers with my momma. It was delicious. Later Sunday afternoon my dad rented Day and Knight with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. Stupidest movie ever, my dad and Jake hated it. I thought it was kind of funny. It was a great couple of days with the fam.

Here's some pics from the festivities. 

Jhett-ster knows how to scuzz already.

My cute grandparents.

Me and Jake :)

Jhett and Teag about to eat their cheesecake. 

So then came Monday my actual birthday. I slept in till about noon when Jake came and woke me up. He surprised me with a new wallet because if you saw the one I had you would laugh. It's actually super super cute, I was proud of him. We played some Mario Kart and I kicked his trash as usual. Then I headed home and me, Michele and Stef made better than sex cake and red velvet cupcakes. I couldn't decided between the two so I just made both. Oops. Later about 16 of us went to Texas Roadhouse to celebrate my birthday. Everyone was crazy as usual but it was good time. After dinner all hell broke loose. I won't go into details but people that I thought were my friends showed their true colors and let's just say it was so bad I am no longer friends with most of the people I attended dinner with. They have a lot of growing up to do and I won't associate myself with people who treat me the way they treated me last night, end of story. It was a dramatic night but Jake helped me forget about it and we went to our friend Hayley's house and celebrated my bday with some of our other friends. Thanks to Jake, Hayley, Mitts, Derek and Bryan my birthday night ended up being a great night minus all the drama earlier. The last couple days have made me really appreciate my family, Jake and my new friends. Thank you guys for being there for my 20th birthday. You guys are amazing. 

At Texas Roadhouse.

They made us ride the saddle for our birthday.

Brunette.

I am once again a brunette. Every time I go back to dark hair I wonder what my brain was thinking when I wanted it to be blonde. It looks so much better brown. It's just me. I'll have to post a picture soon but not right now as I currently lay in Jakes oversized sweats and old USU shirt looking like a complete bum. 

Anyway. I found these gems on my computer the other day and this is why Kaylie Layton is and will be my best friend forever. 

Not sure when these were taken or why. But thats the beauty of it.

Isn't she great?

Early Birthday.

I got to do some early birthday shopping this week and I am super stoked about it. 

Here are some of the goodies that were purchased.

I fell in love with this Fossil watch and had to have it.

These sweet ridiculously stupid priced jeans. 

And these awesome boots that were also super cheap from

www.makemechic.com

Birthdays are the best. The big 20 which means absolutely nothing other than I am no longer in the teens but hey it means presents right? 

Sorry I'm having a vain moment if you can't tell. 

Here are the last Challenge days

29 & 30. 

Day 29

Your favorite memory.

There seriously are so many but one of my favorite would have to be at Coco Bongo in Cancun with my girls. It was honestly one of the best nights of my life, I would give anything to go back.

This picture is not at Coco Bongo but at a different club in Cancun, I miss it so much.

Day 30.

A picture of you from last year and how you have changed since.

This is at Thanksgiving last year.

This is me a few weeks ago.

As you can tell I look totally different. My hair is about 5 inches longer and blonde. Weird. It's crazy how much you can change in a year. 

Shmaturday.

I spent my Friday night last night alone in my apartment watching the Jazz game.

Who am I? I don't remember the last time I spent a Friday night by myself. I'm not 

complaining because it was actually super peaceful and I didn't exactly have a choice since I had

to work in Logan today. Needless to say Jazz beat the cocky ass Lakers :) that's all that matters.

I found myself clapping and yelling at the TV in my empty apartment, it was weird. GO JAZZ.

I'm currently in the process of making a better than sex cake because it is Jakes 23rd birthday today.

Unfortunately he is in Idaho but will be returning tomorrow and I know he will be super excited for his

birthday cake. I know I am, its the best cake in the entire world. 

Happy Birthday Jake :) 

Also I get to hang out with my best friends tonight. Kaylie Shae Layton, Courtney Ann Spendlove and Jenna Marie Black. I love these girls to death and hopefully I can convince them to watch The Grinch with me because I NEED to watch it. I love it. 

Day 28

What do you predict about your future?

I'm kind of with Jenna on this one, who's to say what my future will be like. I know I want to get married and have a family and be happy. Thats all I can really say. No one but God knows how my future will turn out. 

Wednesday Thursday Friday.

Thanksgiving was a great day minus a few dramatic mishaps 

between family members but you can usually expect that with the Moore family.

I couldn't eat very much which really disappointed me but it was still delicious. 

I slept the majority of the day and then ended up calling it a night at about 8:30 

and slept in till 10:30 totaling approximately 14 hours of sleep. Pathetic I know.

I had to work today and it was lame as always, I had no desire to be there and it went

by way too slow. I told my boss I was quitting because I really just want to be able to

do whatever I want over the holidays and not be tied down to a job. 

Call me a quitter because I am one but I just would rather spend time with the people

who mean the most to me. Who needs money anyways?

Needless to say the holidays shipped my boyfriend to Idaho which leaves me currently

 spending my Friday night in Logan doing geology homework because I have to

work again tomorrow. Lame. Also my bff Kaylie is sick which means even if I was

in Ogden I would probably be doing nothing as well. Get better dear :) if I could bring you ice 

cream right now I totally would. Also I think Saturday should be skipped as a whole tomorrow and we can go straight to Sunday. That is all. I'm done bitching for the day. 

Day 25

Your first love.

That would be Michael James Ward. We were together for almost 3 years. I put him through hell and back and for some odd reason he can manage to be friends with me. Even though there are no longer romantic feelings toward him I can honestly say he is one of my very best friends. He's great. 

Day 26 

A habit you wish you didn't have

Hmm I have a few bad habits but one of my worst is probably Facebook.

I am an addict. I am deleting it for my New Years Resolution, we'll see how long it lasts but I need to at least try.

Day 27 

What are your goals?

Happiness is all that matters in life. 

Blizzard Warning.

Today is a special day.

It's my moms birthday.

I have the most amazing mom in the entire world.

She may be turning 42 but it seems like she is turning 17.

She acts like a teenager and I absolutely love it.

Happy Birthday Momma, I love you. 

Me and Jake are headed down to Ogden again

for her birthday to go to Tepenyaki and I just

found out there is a blizzard warning so

good thing I am making him drive because I get

stressed out driving the canyon in the snow. 

I am getting super excited for the rest of the

week to spend time with my family and friends. 

I am so grateful for everything I have and love this time

of the year :) 

Day 24

A picture that makes you happy

Any picture of this little guy makes me happy.

I have the cutest nephew ever.

Winter Weekend.

I had such a great weekend.

Jakes family is amazing.

We went to dinner with his sister's family and

he has the cutest nephew ever. 

Cute little guy wanted to hold my hand the minute he met me.

What a ladies man. 

Saturday we watched Man on Fire (such a good movie)

and then went to his little sister Jessie's pageant 

which was super entertaining.

She looked beautiful and did an amazing job.

Then we stayed up till one in the morning watching Swamp People

on the History Channel with his dad.

Surprisingly its actually a pretty good show.

It's about these ghetto swamp people that gator hunt for a living. 

Sunday we had the opportunity to be there for his dad to get ordained

a high priest and then his Mom cooked a big turkey dinner for everyone and

 we spent the rest of the day hanging out with the family.

Jake said his family really liked me which I was nervous about so that's a good thing.

We left Sunday night and the weather got so bad that we had to pull off in Pocatello

and stay at his friend Kodey and his wife Sarah's house.

They were super nice to let us stay with them.

We made it safely home this morning.

After this weekend all I can say is I am one happy girl.

Today me and Jake are headed down to Ogden to see my great grandma who is in the

hospital and spend some time with the family.

She's a tough lady and she's in our thoughts and prayers.

Get better grandma, we love you!

Day 21

Favorite TV Show 

I have a lot but my all time favorite would have to be this one

Day 22 

Favorite Book 

I am going to go ahead and be completely honest and say that I don't read books all that often.

The last ones I read were the Twilight series so I guess those are going to have to be my favorite?

Day 23

Favorite YouTube Video

Marcel The Shell With Shoes On.

Never ever gets old. I love this video.

Marcel

Idaho.

Me and Jake are headed to Idaho for the weekend.

His little sister is in a pageant tomorrow night.

Should be pretty fun, I'm excited but nervous.

Meeting the family is always a bit scary.

The good thing is he's kind of cute and a kind of like him.

Okay I lied, more than kind of.  

:) 

Challenge Day 20

Favorite Movie

Well I can't pick between these three.

Sports Movie: The Blind Side

Intense Movie: The Number 23

Chick Flick: The Last Song

Friends

Today I am being a good college student and spending the majority of my day in the library. 

Go me. Ignore that I am also blogging in the library, oops. 

Day 19

Friends.

Kaylie Shae Layton.

My mom gave her my middle name since she doesn't have one. I love this girl more than anything. I honestly do not know what I would do without her. I consider her part of my family and so do my parents. She's kind of taken my spot back in Ogden. She works for my dad, babysits my nephew. My moms buying her a Kitchen Aid for Christmas, and my dad makes her say the closing prayer in family home evening. She is also the funniest girl I know, she's always making me laugh no matter what. We are together almost 24-7 and when we are not we are on the phone at least every ten minutes. Sometimes I feel like we're in a relationship haha. She is moving in with me in a couple weeks and I cannot wait, its going to be the craziest/funnest semester of our lives. She looks after me and keeps me in line. We know each others secrets, we cry, we laugh, we get mad at each other but at the end of the day, as cheesy as it may sound, she will be my best friend forever. I love you baby girl.

This picture is from Christmas 09' it's my favorite picture of us.

Courtney Ann Spendlove.

My baby girl, literally. I feel like I am her mom. I take care of her and make sure she's doing what she should be. She is also one of the funniest girls I know. She has no filter whatsoever and says exactly what is on her mind, its the best. She is always always happy and its something I envy, she has a positive attitude about everything. One of my best friends for sure. 

Boating Summer 2010. 

Jenna Marie Black.

My girl. I have known her since we were in 5th grade, we've been friends on and off for the last 9 years. She is one of those friends that you know you will be friends with forever. We are so much alike and she really understands me. I love when we Skype and have hour long chats about life, reminiscing on the summer of 2009. She gives great advice and I look up to her in so many ways. She has big dreams and aspirations and she is so driven to achieve them. I am going to miss her so much when she moves to San Diego but I am so proud of her for living her dreams. I love you Jenna Pants. 

Scotie Oliverson

My newest and dearest friend. She is the prettiest girl on the face of this earth. Even though we just became friends a few months ago, I can honestly say I can consider her one of my best friends. She is so spunky and happy all the time. So cute and innocent. I love her to death. 

 

Is she not gorgeous? 

Stefanie Lynn Stack. Sophia Wallman. Michele Nasabal. Bailey Sjoblem.

I love all of these girls. They are amazing. 

Sophia is missing in this picture, but I do love her. 

Day Eighteen.

Challenge Day 18

Siblings.

Aubrie Rose Moore

Age: 17

Beautiful mother of Jhett Delano Anderson, 7 months.

This is my little sister by age but my big sister by maturity.

Having a baby at 16 she had to grow up really fast but I am so proud

of her for graduating and being such a loving mother. 

I don't get to see her all that often and I miss her more than she will

ever know. She is the strongest person I know. I love you Aub Cakes.

Teagan Ray Moore

Age: 15

My little bro is awesome. He's at that age where he hates everyone

but his friends, we all know how that goes. 

He'll like me one day haha. Teagan is so talented though, he gets

straight A's and is the most amazing artist. I love you Teag.