Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall

I am always in the mood to do something crafty and spiff up our little apartment. So last week, we were at IKEA (love it!) and I saw these mirrors for $2.99/each.

I proceeded to buy three of them for my latest, brilliant cheap decor idea!

Then at Walmart later that day, I picked up some paint and paint brushes for cheap and began the project. After a few coats of paint and some sealant, the mirrors were done. Jar helped me hang them in our bathroom today and they are just want I imagined! Here is the finished product! SO CUTE! (well, I think so!)



p.s. Just a side note, this is my 101st post!

First Snow

Can we say SAD DAYS!!!


This is what we woke up to this morning as we were getting ready for church!
We are not ready for snow and the coldness of winter. What happened to fall??! Last week it was still in the 80's and now this?! What has happened to our weather?! I sure hope it warms back up a bit for a while...the shorter winter the better!

On a happier note, we put up our Halloween/fall decor. I love decorating our house for the seasons and holidays!
And I found this beauty yesterday at Robert's for $4! (thank you 50% off sales!)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAR!!!

Today was Jarad's 29th birthday! He was a little worried about getting older and closer to 30, but he made it and is handling 29 very well!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!!!

We celebrated with a few friends...just some cake, ice cream and good times!


The double-decker homemade birthday cake! (you should have seen the process! what a disaster!)


Jar's getting ready to blow out the candles.


Cole & Maura- "way to be old"


Tarina & Chris...that's some tasty cake!


Michelle & Brian & Fiona


Jar & I got to hold Fiona too- don't you just love her hair!


Jason & Amy & Emi

Deseret Soap Co. Volunteers

Last week, Jar and I were asked to participate in a ward service assignment at the Deseret Soap Co. So we roped in our friend Cole, and headed downtown. First, who knew that the Church had a soap company??!! Second, it was a really cool and fun experience for us. After arriving they took us back and put us to work making household cleanser (similar to Comet). We each had a different job; I put cleanser in the cans and put them on a conveyor belt, then Jarad and Cole took turns attaching the lids and packing and sealing the boxes.


Jar busy sealing the lids on.


Here I am hard at work.


Cole's turn for the lids.


While Cole took his turn, Jar went around taking some artsy photo's...here is a picture of a box of empty cans.


Jar & Cole washing up...yes, you actually get kind of dirty making cleanser.


Finished product...CLEANSER! We even got to take a bottle home and a bar of soap too!

Meister Family Reunion

This past weekend, Jarad and I traveled to Cody, Wyoming to attend the Meister Family Reunion (my Mom's side). We left Thursday afternoon and arrived just after midnight. Friday morning, I got a pedicure and we picked up car seats for the little ones and headed to the airport to pick up my brother's family- David, Melanie, Audrey and Jordan. Mom, Dad, Kevin & Lori and Lindsey all arrived a few hours later. After everyone got settled we celebrated Audrey's birthday which was the day before.


David & Audrey- cheesing it up for the camera.


Audrey opening her presents...a play cash register and a purse full of goodies.

Friday night, there was a BBQ-style dinner at the Boot & Bottle for all the family. It was fun to see my Grandparents, most of my aunts and uncles, cousins and even great aunts/uncles.


Kevin & Lori at the Boot & Bottle


Melanie & David with Audrey and Jordan.


Me & Linds at the Boot & Bottle

Saturday morning, family pictures were scheduled. Yes...photos of Grandma & Grandpa as well as their 12 kids and their spouses and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. It was quite an adventure and took a few hours to finish.


Jarad was keeping Audrey busy while we waited for our turn for pictures. Say cheese!


Jarad & I in our black pants and white shirts...the dress code for family pictures.


Some of my Grandma's siblings were there as well for the reunion. My Great-Aunt's & Uncles.

Saturday afternoon, there was a luncheon at the Cody Country Club. David, Kevin, Lindsey and I played our insturments for a while and I also played my harp. Although we only had a little practice time together we sounded pretty good! It was a yummy lunch and then there were a few presentations. The crowns for the King & Queen, a reading of a cool poem by my Uncle Tony as well as an amazing slideshow of pictures of my grandparents from childhood till now as well as all the kids, grandkids and great-grandkids that my Mom & Dad put together.


My Grandma & Grandpa- the King & Queen


Audrey & Melanie at the Country Club


The siblings...playing as a quartet.


My cousin Joey at the Country Club

After the luncheon and presentation, there was a private mass at my Aunt Angela's house (my Mom's family is all Catholic). Then we had dinner there and just hung out with all the family that had come for the reunion. We played with the cousins and there was even karaoke.


Kev & Lori keeping warm.


Lindsey trying to roast mallows on the wood-stove.


My Mom & Dad


David & Mel & Jordan


Jar & I hanging out.


Kevin & Audrey posing for the camera


Lindsey sang some wicked karaoke with the counsins...Alee & Erica


Kevin even hit up the karaoke for us! As did Lori but I didn't get a picture! :(


Aunt Geri, Aunt Berni, Mom & Uncle Jay chatting and catching up

Sunday morning, there was a breakfast for everyone and then my family went to the Cody cemetery, where my Dad's parents are buried.


Grandma Wilson's headstone


Grandpa Wilson's headstone


Jar & I at the cemetery- forgive the puffy eyes...it was an emotional morning.

Back at my Dad's sister's house (Ida & Gary), where we stayed all weekend, we took a family picture with all of us in our Meister Family Reunion shirts.

I love my family!!!

Sadly, Mom & Dad, Kevin & Lori and Lindsey had to leave Sunday afternoon to drive back to Colorado. So we said goodbye and the rest of us just hung out at my Aunt Ida's, took naps and then went up to say goodbye to everyone on my Mom's side.
David, Mel and the kids had to fly out early Monday morning. Jar & I took them to the airport.


Audrey's sleeping positions crack me up!


Audrey and Auntie Ida


Cutest baby Jordan!

After the airport, Jar & I cleaned up and packed up and hit the road home. We took a short-cut home (thanks Uncle Gary for the tip!) and I'd like to say it was a beautiful drive home, but it was all through rural Wyoming...blah!

But once we got back onto Utah soil, the mountains were beautiful!!! Many of the leaves are changing color and I snapped this photo as we drove.

One good thing about fall...the beautiful leaves!


Jarad was most excited to be done driving (since he drove the whole way!). Home again, home again.

It was a great trip and it was so nice to see all of my relatives and especially my immediate family. I love them so much and miss them and can't wait for Thanksgiving to see everyone again!

Part of the Reason I haven't posted in FOREVER!

Recently, my calling at church was changed. Previously I served as the secretary in Young Women's and then after four plus years, the old pres, Josie (love her!!) was getting released. So you guessed it! They asked me to be Young Women's president. At first I felt really overwhelmed with info and responsibility, but it has gotten progressively better. My counselors are great and the girls are awesome! So, because my new calling has kept my pretty busy...my blogging has been limited.
Anyway...here is a picture of one of my first activities as president. A Wacky shorts contest...each girl brought shorts or pants to cut off and then we had a pile of random stuff that they could use to add to their shorts and make them WACKY!!!


My girls in their WACKY shorts!

Anniversary Celebrations- Part 2

On our actual anniversary, I took Jar to one of our favorite places...Tsunami. Some of the best sushi ever! Since sushi is kind of expensive, we don't go often, so I thought it would be a special treat! I skipped the blindfold this time but made him promise to close his eyes till we got there. Jarad isn't a huge fan of surprises but humored me anyway and kept his eyes closed until we arrived. We ate some delicious sushi and even saved a little for lunch the next day.
After sushi, I took Jarad to Nielsen's Frozen Custard for his maiden voyage. I couldn't believe he'd never been! It's so yummy!
We had a great anniversary and can't believe we'd been married for two years already! Times flies when you are having fun!
Love you Jar!!


Roses on the actual anniversary.


Me & Jar and SUSHI!!!


Flowers from the Friday of camping.