Blast From the Past Tag

Heather tagged me and even though she hasn't done any of my tags I have nothing better to do!

What television show or movie did you want to be in when you were little? Strawberry Shortcake
"Which character or star? Strawberry of course!
Most embarrassing moment your friends will never let die? Hmmm...I've got quite a few. I guess when I was on a date and we were in a corn maze, my date wanted to take a shortcut and I totally biffed it!
What are a few good memories you had growing up? Me and Kenna dressing up in our sister's clogging outfits and trying to dance like them, making cooking videos, making an ER movie with my friends Cook and Kellie...he broke our coffee table, night games in the circle, so many more!!!
Your proudest moment or accomplishment? Marrying Joe in the temple.
What adult did you have a crush on when you were little? I don't know...probably some of Heather's guy friends.
What habit or personality trait do you have of your mother or father that you swore you would never do? I'm very stubborn like my mother!!
Who was your first kiss? Brian Clyne, on Heather's doorstep at the ranch!!!
What are 3 adjectives that someone from high school or middle school would use to describe you? Shy, the girl who sings, and smart.
What hairstyle, clothes, or other accessories did you rock back in the day when it was cool? Scrunchies, big bows, leggings...the ones with the straps at the bottom.
What jobs did you have in high school? Hot Dog on a Stick, Sno Shack, and Reflections through Scrapbooking.
What job did those long and annoying surveys in school say you would be good at? Nurse
And what did you try and make the test result outcome be? Nurse
What made you laugh harder than you have ever laughed before? Probably my mom trying to play boxing against Ashley on the wii.
What was your 5 year plan when you had to write it out in high school? Go to college, and get married.
What is your 5 year plan now? Hopefully have kids and get Sojourn finished!

I tag anyone who wants to do it!

The Happiest Day of My Life

2 years ago today Joe and I were married in the Salt Lake Temple. I can't believe it's already been 2 years! But they have been the happiest 2 years. I think I remember every detail of that day. I remember being so nervous, yet so excited at the same time. I was so worried that the weather was going to be bad, but we were lucky. I think that was the only day that week that it didn't snow. It was such a beautiful day! It was so wonderful to be inside the temple surrounding by family and friends and to be sealed for time and all eternity to the most amazing man who I love more than anything in this world!! The rest of the day didn't even come close to comparing to the temple. You hear people talk about how great the temple is and how beautiful it is, but i never imagined how great it really would be. The reception was perfect! We had it at a place called Le Jardin. It's pretty much a greenhouse, but they decorate it so beautifully! I would do it there again if I had to do it all over. It was so nice to see all the family and friends that had come to give us their love and support. What a great and perfect day! I look back now and I can honestly say that it was the happiest day of my life!
I love you Babe!!!

(I had pictures all picked out to post and my scanner quit working on me!!! I can't begin to tell you how mad I am!!!!!)

Guitar Hero

Joe and I decided to buy Guitar Hero for our Wii. My brother bought one while we were in Salt Lake and we had a blast with it. I can't tell you how many hours we have already spent staring at the TV screen and rocking out!!!


Ryan and Zach spent the night at our house while my family was here this weekend. Zachy couldn't quite get the hang of it, but he still had fun!


Ryan's quite the little rocker! He would have played it all day if we would have let him.


He was quite proud of his 90%.

Anyone for a battle???

My Grams

Margaret Laycock, February 25, 1927-February 28, 2006.

My sweet Grandma would have been 81 today. I just needed to share a little bit about this wonderful woman! My grandma was probably one of the greatest people I have ever known. I always looked forward to the time I got to spend with her, whether it was picking her up to go to lunch...she never had a drivers license...or when she would come sleepover at our house. I remember when she would call to tell me that she had a little surprise for me, but that I couldn't tell because I was the only one she got it for. It was usually a cute pair of socks or a little shirt. I miss getting my fun socks for holidays...I had to buy myself some Valentine's ones this year. She was so funny! She had a little feisty attitude about her that always made people laugh. And her cute English accent! I loved that about her! I got so used to it that I didn't notice it anymore, but my friends would always say things about how cute it was. She loved that she was from England. She always talked about wanting to move back there. She would tell me about how beautiful it was there. I loved to hear her stories about growing up in England. She is the reason that I have always longed to visit Europe. My Grandpa, Fred Laycock Jr., died in January of 1994. My grandma was left a widow for a long time. She hated being alone! I don't know how she did it! I remember when my mom called to tell me my grandma had had a heart attack. I was on my way home from a bridal shower that the girls at work had thrown for me. I was so shocked!! My grandma was always so healthy! Joe had heard the news before I did. He knew I wasn't going to handle it well. I'm glad I had him to comfort me through it all. I was able to get up to Salt Lake a few days later to visit her in the hospital. It was hard to see her that way. She would ask me to fix her hair or get her lipstick. She hated being in the hospital! Even though she was in so much pain she still had her funny little attitude. I remember her telling my mom and I that her doctor, Dr. Thorn, was like a thorn in her side!! She didn't want to be stuck in that hospital bed. She talked about just wanting to be with my grandpa. The day she died was one of the hardest days of my life! But knowing that she got to be reunited with my grandpa was such a comfort. My wedding was only 2 weeks away. I was so sad that she wasn't going to be able to be there. My aunt saw how upset I was and told me that she was going to be there more now than she would have been if she was still in the ICU. And I know she was there that day. I could feel her spirit there. I miss my grandma so much, but I know she is so much happier now. She was such a great person. I was always happy when I was around her. I hope that I can be the wonderful grandma someday that she was to me

I love you so much Grams!!!

Our Weekend in Salt Lake

We headed up to Salt Lake on Wednesday, but we only made it to Beaver. The weather was horrible so we had to stay the night in a hotel. I don't think I have ever been in such a bad storm. It started a little after Parowan and just got worse. I thought I was going to have a heart attack. I'm jumpy enough when we travel in good weather, this just made it 10 times worse!!! I've never been so happy to see the exit to Beaver! We woke up the next morning and headed back out on the road. They were still a little icy and slushy so I was still on edge, but it was much better than the night before.




We pulled in to Salt Lake and it was covered with snow.

Since it was Valentine's Joe let me go shopping and then we went to dinner with Heather and Aaron.

The next day was my friend Kenna's wedding. I was a bridesmaid so I had to get all dolled up! I went to a salon to have someone curl my hair for me because I am hair challenged. I ended up paying WAY too much for it, but at least I looked better than I would have made it look, right???



Saturday, the girls headed up to Park City to do more shopping. You would think I see enough clothes since I work retail! But I love to shop! I take advantage of the stores when I am up in Salt Lake because we have nothing in St. George! We had a really fun time together.

Today we have to go back to St. George. It's always nice to get home after a little vacation, but it's always hard for me to leave. I love spending time with my family, especially my little brothers and sister. Joe knows that I will usually cry when we leave. It's just the way I am! We had a great time this weekend. Thanks Mom and Dad for letting us stay and always making us feel welcome!

All About the Husband!!

I was tagged by Christy so here goes!!!

What is his name? Joseph Val Stephenson
How long have you been married? 2 years in March...crazy!!!!
How long did you date? 9 months, engaged for 2 of them.
How old is he? 24
Who eats more? Joe, but I'm catching up fast...unfortunately!!
Who said "I love you" first? Joe, he said, I think I'm falling in love with you!
Who is taller? That would be him!
Who sings better? I'll take that one.
Who is smarter? Joe thinks that I am, but I guess it depends on what it is.
Whose temper is worse? That would be me, but I am getting better at not freaking out ALL of the time!
Who does the laundry? Most of the time it's Joe. But we usually fold it together...after it piles up!
Who does the dishes? Ever since we got married Joe has always offered to do the dishes...he's so sweet!
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? If you are looking at the bed then it is Joe.
Who pays the bills? Both of us. I have some that I pay, and he has some that he pays.
Who mows the lawn? We live in a townhome so we don't have to mow the lawn, but when we do I'm sure he will do it.
Who cooks dinner? That would be me. When I asked him to cook dinner one night I came home to Little Ceasars pizza.
Who drives when you are together? Most of the time it's Joe. But since we got our new car I tend to want to drive more.
Who is more stubborn? Me for sure!!!
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? I HATE to admit it, but I have realized that we get nowhere until I do.
Whose parents do you see the most? Definitely Joe's parents. Mine live in Salt Lake so we don't see them as much.
Who proposed? Joe, at Christensen's in the kids department. That was where he had first asked me out.
Who has more friends? Not sure!
Who has more siblings? Me-6, Joe-4
Who wears the pants in the family? I think that that would be Joe.

I tag anyone who wants to do this. I think only my sister Ashley has done it so far when I have tagged!!

Girls Day Out

I decided to have a girls day with Hannah today. I let her decided what we were going to do. We went to Pizza Factory to eat lunch...I just happened to tell her that as one of her options!!! Then we headed over to the outlets to do some shopping. I was surprised that she said she wanted to go shopping because that is not like her. I think she just knows that I LOVE to shop! We made our way through most of the stores and then I decided to take her to the Bear Mill, it's like Build A Bear. I wasn't set on letting he build on, but I couldn't hold myself back...I just love to spoil her. She picked out a black cat and a cute little outfit for it and went to work. She named her Kristina. It was fun to watch her do it all. I love spending time with her!