Braids

This is not the most exciting post in the world, especially considering Heidi has had all sorts of big news. But I made braid today. I made some last year at Christmas, but I haven't made them since. We got a Kitchenaid yesterday, and I thought I would try it out. Here are the results. Not too bad, eh? They're not Mom's, but maybe with some practice I'll get there. Makes me feel all Christmas-y inside.

A Few Things...

Happy Thanksgiving family!!!

I wish I was in El Paso right now. But I have some time while I am watching the Macy's parade, and I remember there are a few things that were overlooked that I meant to blog about last week.

First of all, big shout out to Heather and Jason for the way their cougars played last Saturday. If only it were enough. For those who don't know, Utah beat the cougars 48-24. Go Utes!

I also got my real ring the other day. Jacob took several pictures, so here is one. He did a good job picking out what I wanted.



So there it is. I guess I haven't made the official announcement on here that I am engaged...but I called everyone so here is my official announcement.

Happy Thanksgiving!

CONGRATS HEIDI RUTH!

Just a quick note to let everyone know that Heidi is an official [RN]. She took her State Boards yesterday and today found out she passed and has a license to practice nursing. Way to go Rufus. We love you and are proud of you! - love mom and dad

Engagement Pics

Here are two pictures I am choosing for the announcement...if anyone cares, let me know which one you like the best. In the one where we are hugging, we would fix the fact that my shirt is coming up just a little...I don't really want that going out like that. Haha. Anyway, let me know what you guys think.

Quick Update

Hello family,
I try to avoid posting on here as much as possible because my life is so freaking lame compared to all of you! But I also can't handle it when no one posts, so I guess I'll take one for the team. Things with me have been good....I guess. I finally decided on what to do about my credit dilemma and I am going to go ahead and take the 18 this semester and 17 in the summer. I know you all think I am crazy but it feels like the right thing. Plus I am not even sure I can yet because I have to get all A's this semester to raise my GPA so that I can apply in the spring. So I guess we'll know once I take my O-Chem final if I'm even going to be able to take 18 credits.
Work is going great. There is this one annoying girl on my team that I think is going to be fired, so that'll make work great. I feel bad for her, but she totally deserves to be fired. All she does is play solitaire all day, which leaves all the work she doesn't do to me and one other girl. So hopefully she shapes up!
I got a new calling. I am the Emergency Prep Coordinator for my ward! YIPES! I'm not too sure what all that entails, but I guess I will find out. Don't get me wrong I have been wanting a calling for awhile now, but seriously emergency prep? Why can't I have a nice normal calling where my job is CLEARLY laid out and I don't have to guess I can just do it. Again, not complaining that's an honest question.
Other than that nothing exciting for me. I'm not getting married, having babies, going on fun trips, or have cute kids to liven up my day. So sorry for such a mundane post, but hey that's what happens when you're single and don't have a life! :) I am posting a few pictures of my Wilma Flintstone costume from Halloween. It was way awesome. I would like to point out that I made every single piece of clothing that I wore. My costume cost me 9 dollars, and it was pretty killer if I do say so myself. Anyway love you all! Miss you too!

Wilma and Betty


Me, with my painted red hair!


My awesome dress!

Ode to the Family

Hey all, I thought since it's been a while since we posted on here that I'd do a quickie. The blessing went well and I am glad it is over. Thanks to all that made it and we wish we could have been with everyone that didn't. Thanks mom and dad for making the long drive and all you've done for us. Having a kid of our own has started to open our eyes to the sacrifices necessary for a strong family. Koy is doing well, although his sleeping habits are sporadic at best. Here's some pics of an outfit Jason and Jen sent. Thanks a bunch for everything. We appreciate everyone.