Waxing!

In school we are learning about esthetics. It has been so much fun this past week. We have learned about disorders of the skin and how the skin is composed.... on Monday we gave each other facials, Tuesday we did Barbering and I gave my first hair cut on a live human! Thanks Collin! Today we did waxing and tomorrow we will give each other pedicures. However, I would like to elaborate on waxing.
I love to get a free wax. It feels so good when my skin is smooth and hairless. Weird, I know. I usually just get my upper lip done. I have a phobia about getting a mustache, so I get my upper lip waxed. Well, then I saw these girls getting their arms waxed, and I just HAD to try it. I hurt something fierce, I won't lie to you. I got both arms done at once. Yowzaa. But they feel incredible. Then I saw some other girls getting their noses waxed. You know, the hair inside our nose.... I decided to get mine done. It didn't even hurt at all. I feel so clean and fresh, I love getting waxed!!

Tis the Season

Tis the season to be sick, fa la la la la la la la la. Or however many freaking la's there are. Last week, we went to this amazing YW/YM production at the Conference Center. We had to be in our seats by 6:00 p.m. and I was running a little late. So, in order to be there on time, I had to run in the freezing cold and we all know that being out of shape and running don't mix, let alone being out of shape and running in sub zero temperatures. My throat started to get sore that night, but I ignored it. The next day, it was even more sore, but I still ignored it because I thought it was just from running in the cold. Saturday came and I was miserable, to say the least. After I got off work, I headed straight for InstaCare. I knew I had strep throat, I just wanted the drugs to make me feel better! So, I go back and the nurse swabs my aching throat, yadda yadda yadda. The doc comes in and shockingly pronouces that I have strep and then proceeds to ask me if I would like a shot or the pills. Being such the frugal woman that I am, I opted for the shot because it wouldn't cost me any extra money. The doc leaves and I take off my jacket so my arms won't be covered when I get the shot. A few minutes later, a male nurse comes in and closes the door. I'm thinking, "What is this guy doing?" Then it dawns on me. The shot is going into my bum. Oh crap. My bum is not a pretty sight, and I don't want anyone looking at it, let alone sticking a needle in it, but the nurse all ready had the shot ready and everything. So, I got the shot, and it stung! And I mean STUNG! My poor rear end was sore for like 3 days! I couldn't sleep on my side or even cross my legs. However, my throat felt completely fine in about 24 hours! So, this morning Nate woke up with a sore throat. Hee hee hee, I can't wait for him to get the shot in his rear. :)

Collin, Ava, and Hanah

I love how big her head looks. It's awesome!

Eating birthday cake and loving it!

This is the cake I made for Ava.

Could life get any busier? YES IT CAN! Whew! I feel like I've been in a whirlwind the past few weeks, and life's only going to get crazier! Just some quick updates:
Nate is working as a bookkeeper for a restaurant in Park City called Bangkok Thai. He works right off of Foothill Dr. in his boss's home. We feel EXTREMELY blessed for Nate to have that job. Some of you know, but some of you don't, but he was out of a job for 6 weeks, and it was just a little bit hard. It's definitely one of those experiences where you have to count your blessings hour by hour and constantly remind yourself of all the things you do have. It's also one of those experiences where you learn that earthly things can be taken away in an instant but when all is said and done, you only have your family and the gospel. Going on, he is doing well in school and has decided to become a Forensic Accountant. He plans to graduate with his bachelor's in May 2010 and he'll have his master's the following year. He has just been called as the 1st counselor in the Young Mens.
I am still loving school. Whoever said that getting up at 5:30 a.m. would get easier is LYING! I still have to drag myself out of bed, pry my eyes open, and I have lovely bags under my eyes. But I love school and am grateful that I can go and that I have an extremely supportive family (in-laws included) that are willing to help me. I was just called as the Secretary in the Young Womens. I don't feel old enough to be a leader. Last week we had a lesson on dating, and I was dating 3 years ago. Weird.
Ava just had her first birthday. She got tons of cute clothes and a cute stroller that she can push around, although she tries to crawl in it. Hee hee hee. She was a lady bug for Halloween. We went trick-or-treating at Grandma Cash's work and then we went trick-or-treating to Grandma Senten's house. She hated her costume, but she looked so dang cute in it!! She still won't take a dang step, no matter how hard we try to bribe her. She loves giving hugs and kisses and is just the light of our lives.