Sometimes...

Sometimes life stinks.

You know how i was so sick over Christmas and never seemed to get better?? You also remember how i never went to the doctor because...well...i just didn't?? ..And my husband thought i was over- reacting.

Well about 2 weeks ago i noticed that i was having trouble breathing...and it hurt to cough or sneeze. Last Monday (my day off from school) I had two Dr. appointments. One was for the ultrasound techs.... and no, no baby my friends. Then i left there to go over to my doctor. She thought i had a partially collapsed lung. That being said...insert freak out here.

So i had to go wait for FOREVER to get a chest xray. And they called back 2 days later saying it was normal and they didn't know what to tell me. awesome...not. I go to school for the next couple of days...and then on Friday i made the mistake of sneezing. You see, i heard a pop, and the pain literally took me to my knees---they sent me home to go to the ER.

Jace came home immediately from work and we spent the rest of the day doing more xrays, blood tests, breathing treatments, etc. All just to have them say that they aren't sure what is causing the pain. The best they can come up with, was that i had an infection (that i never got treated) and it caused the lining of my lung and the lining of my ribcage to inflame and rub together every time i move, cough, sneeze...causing a sandpaper action. They gave me the prescription for Vicodin and rest.

and I'm still not better.
Dangit.

Sometimes...its hard to be a grown up all of the sudden. Working out payments for bills, work schedules, taxes, school, deciding what will be our plan when our lease is up...its exhausting. And its difficult.

Sometimes I get really frustrated with the fact that I can never keep up with the dishes.

Sometimes I feel that if i take time for myself, I'm neglecting my wifely duties.

Sometimes I feel like i argue with my husband more than we should.

Sometimes I really hate xbox.

Sometimes I miss my husband while hes at work and I'm at school. I know it could be way worse...so i need to be grateful for the time we do have.

Sometimes I miss college and wonder why i chose cosmetology.

Sometimes I really start to feel sorry for myself because I feel friendless.

Sometimes its hard being married and being away from my family. I learn everything second hand now and IF i do hear about it,its not till way late. I feel disconnected.

And sometimes its good to vent.

Sometimes its good to cry (which i seem to be doing at the drop of a hat lately)

Sometimes a silly note, or a understanding smile is all you need to pick you up and help carry you through.

Sometimes a big hug can mend what seemed like irreparable damage.

Sometimes doctors don't know what they are talking about and having your mom say so makes you feel better.

Sometimes I'm so thankful for and in love with Jace that i feel like my heart is going to explode.

Sometimes I really take all that I have for granted and realize I need to do better at being thankful.

Sometimes I try to think what i would do without the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His church and I cringe at the thought of who i would be. How grateful i am for Him.

So...my advice to myself and to others...turn that frown upside down and smile your tears away.
Lots of time that wont work...but SOMETIMES a positive attitude can change everything. I'm going to try to be more positive. Join me??

Snuggle time!

Anyone who knows me, knows that i havent been the biggest snuggler...until i met jace. He is SUCH a cuddle bug. LOL I love the fact that he'll say "Come love on me..." meaning that he wants me to suggle up on him. He even made up his own book in the Bible that is all about snuggling up on your husband. Hes so weird...and i love him for it. LOL The other night when it rained we were out with Jeff and Melanie. When we got home, i went in to change and when i came out this is what i saw in our living room:

((Please excuse the boxes...i finally have come to terms with Christmas being over and have started packing everything up))

Jace was so cute and made a sleeping area under our still up Christmas tree! It was so cute.

Well, since i'm finally posting, i might as well catch you up. Christmas was really fun/tiring/stressful/successful. We were with both of our families this year. On both the 24th and 25th. We made it work, and they were pretty good about sharing us. Here is a few of our Christmas decorations that i actually got pictures of before i undecorated:

My mom is soooo cute!!! She made us our very own Calendar!!! Thanks mom!

For anyone wondering....that is the head of a "wonderful" gift from my best man friend troy. It USED to be a screaming rubber chicken....and for my birthday he painted it pink and black to be a screaming rubber flamingo. What a pal.

I woke up really sick on Christmas and didnt get anywhere better until after the new year... and this is the ONLY picture taken where i look semi-not-on-deaths-doorstep:

New Year 2010 (twenty-ten)

We went to the Hunts to celebrate with some yummy food and rock band. My brother Jeff came with his new squeeze Melanie. This was our New Year's Kiss picture:

The Jeff and Melanie.

So when i got married...We took one of the fish that was at my reception. I named him Walker, Texas Ranger. Thats right.

Well...he was a PANSY. Chuck Norris would have round-house kicked him in the face. No lie. and then sad day...he died. So we took my moms fish, Kuzco. Hes WAY cooler. I even took a picture of him and made mention of him on the blog.

Well...thats about got you caught up. I will do my best at taking pictures and updating more...I know not a whole lot of people read this, but its a good journal for me. and with PICTURES! Until next time, Lots of Love!

2 baby!

Where to start??!!

Um, my name is Andrea and i'm lame. i havent taken ANY pictures since Jace and i have been married...its truly sad. but no worries!!! i plan to rectify that! its freaking almost Christmas!

Today marks TWO months of being married for Jace and I. WEIRD. it feels like its been much longer. LOL I told someone that it was 2 months today and they even responded with "really?? i think you're lying. its been forever!" No joke ya'll.

i love Jace. and i realized last night that we have become old married folks. He got home from work early...(5) and made me rush to go out to dinner. Done and home by 6:30. Went to joes band concert at 7:30 and i fell asleep by 10. I have no idea when Jace came to bed. SAD!

So...tell me if this ever happens to you. Because i was getting some crazy good long sleep last night...that i'm not used to...i had some crazy weird dreams. The last dream was Jace being totally mean and telling me that i was stupid etc...and in the dream i started crying. I then woke up to my alarm with the OVERWHELMING urge to throw my pillow at him.

WHICH i might have just done....

but he totally slept through.

FAIL.

I have 2 people to get present for left...but i have everyone elses and they are wrapped and under my tree!!!! I had this crazy sense of "I HAVE TO GET THIS DONE OR ITS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!" Seriously...where did DEC go!??!

Jace and I are blessed to have our families so close for the holidays (and everyday too)

We get to spend part of both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with them as well as starting our own family traditions. :)

I think i hit the nail on the head with Jace's christmas presents...i'm pretty excited to watch him open them! yay Christmas!

School is good...the last few days have been kinda slow for me. I'm done with all my required work...and i still have a week and a half! UGH! And i didnt have clients the last 3 days. :( So today i gave my classmate rachel a mani/pedi. I'm not the greatest artist, but i did snow and snowflakes on her fingernails and holly and berries on her toes.

Before I close this post...(because i dont know when i'll post again) here are some of my favorite things about this time of year:

1. Hugs

2. Kisses

3. The smell of real christmas trees

4. the colors red and green

5. HOT CHOCOLATE

6. Coats! and scarves!!

7. Christmas Hymns

8. People are generally more happy

9. The spirit of giving

10. Remembering Christ (you should always remember Him,

but we seem to more around this time of year...)

11. Family

12. Jace.

xoxoxo

Andrea

Today is brought to you by the number 5

5 Things I was doing 5 years ago
1. Senior year at Westwood. I had such a blast that year!
2. starting to teach private violin lessons to youngsters
3. Trying not to die from the Mono.
4. Being truly thankful for my family who became my best friends.
5. Realizing that i'm happy with who i am, and not being sorry for it!

5 Things on my To-Do List
1. Christmas shopping!
2. Decorating our house for Christmas!
3. Helping the Momma Wight get her Christmas deco out
4. Love on my husband
5. Be a better wife, daughter/daughter-in-law, and sister

5 Things I would do with "1 MILLION dollurs!" (Bedtimes stories)
1. Invest so I could make more money
2. Buy our own home
3. Be generous with giving
4. Share with someone in need
5. Buy a SUV :)

5 Places I have lived
1. Mesa, AZ
2. Bigfork, MT (2 months one summer, and 2 weeks every summer since)
3. Pinedale, AZ (6 weeks every summer as a kid) do these count?!?
4.
5.

5 things I want to be doing in 5 years!
1. Being a mom to at least 2 kids
2. Being a freaking awesome cosmetologist
3. Happily fulfilling my role as a hott and amazing wifey!
4. Serving in the church
5. Supporting my husband no matter what!

***5 PeOpLe i tAg***
1. Mindy
2. Jamie
3. Busy Bee Lauren :)
4. Rachel (tickle queen!)
5. Shea

Forever and a day

I dont remember when i started saying that...but i use that saying all the time now!

"When was the last time we talked???---"forever and a day!"

"When was the last time you colored your hair andrea??---"forever and a day"

"When was the last time you blogged????---"forever and a day!"

Now, technically its been like a month. BUT STILL!

Jace and I are doing fantastic. :) He is a wonderful husband! I had a horrible-no-good day a couple of days ago and he comforted me. and then took me out to applebees to get me one of these:

Um, yeah, hi. Only one of my all time favorite treats! I love me some of Jace AND that strawberry daiquiri. MMMMM

I got our wedding pictures back and they turned out so good! The problem is, now i have way too many to chose from!!! Here are a few of my favorites:

I bet you didnt know this about me...but Mr. Darcy...yeah. He and i are BFF's. He came to my reception, cut in, and danced with me. I know, I know. You are SO jealous. As you should be.

:)

Well, nothing else too interesting going on with us Hunts. We are working hard, and having fun being married :)

I'm getting ready to plan a Gunnell cousin night soon. SO to all you Gunnells that read this:

Be looking out for my email! It's gonna be great!

xoxoxo

Blogger death by busy-ness...

Hi. My name is Andrea Hunt and i'm sad to report that i've officailly died as a blogger since i got married!

Trying to keep up with moving in, trying to find the niche of married life, school, and all sorts of other fun stuff; I havent had time to write anything down!

(plus, the whole not having internet at our house is a BIG factor...)

In a few days it will be 2 weeks since Jace and I got married.

And it was the best day.

EVER.

It only was, like, the hottest day in the month that we've had...(mid October people. really?)

and we had a billion relatives coming in from all directions.

and the nervous butterflies of not knowing what comes next.

but the best part?? the anticipation of becoming Mrs. Jace Hunt.

and spending FOREVER with Jace.

Everyone always says that their wedding day was a blur, that they didnt remember anything from it, and that they really couldnt/didnt appreciate what was going on around them.

Not the case for me.

I remember most things perfectly.

AND

i truly enjoyed myself the entire day!

We went to the temple at 930 AM...

Were sealed to each other, surrounded by friends and family at 1030 AM

(YAY jamie's beautiful baby decided to wait till her due date!)

Had a fantastic lunch with our friends and family at The Landmark at 12 PM

Jace and I went to relax and pack at OUR house for a couple of hours

Got ready to go get family pictures at 530 PM

Reception started at 630 PM and FLEW! to 9 PM

Where we jumped in the car, went back to our house to change, and left to the hotel.

My reception was truly magical. I cant even express how amazing it was! We had it in a cultural hall, but it was surrounded by tent like material with a lighted tent expanding over the entire room.

There were red and white roses EVERYWHERE! Red and black beta fish adorned some of the tables (yes...i kept one and named him WALKER, TEXAS RANGER)

Pictures of Jace and I were on every table.

My cake was beautiful

(though not what i ordered)

and I had so many friends and family offer to help that things went as smooth as they couldve.

It was incredible, and i've never felt so loved.

I have my pictures...as soon as we get internet at our house or i have more than a few minutes at my moms I'll post them :)

For our honeymoon, we went to my families ranch up in Pinedale. The weather was PERFECT! I was completely comfortable...and poor Jace was freezing the whole time. But it was awesome. Just relaxing and focusing all our time and energy on each other. It was a great bonding time for us. The 4 days seemed WAY too short...and we had to come back to reality. School and work were calling our names. However, it still doesnt feel real. A few nights ago, Jace and I were driving home and i had the weird feeling that my mom was going to call to see where i was and when i was coming home!

Last night as we were talking and getting ready for bed, i looked over at him and thought, "oh my goodness! we are so married! weird!" then i snuggled him :)

(NO that is not us.)

Life is great. It may not be exactly what we want or how we want it, but how blessed are we to be where we are!??!

On another note:

When i joined the Hunt family i became an insta-aunt to beautiful Grace (2.5) and handsome Corbin (1).

A week after Jace and i were married i became a REAL aunt for the first time. LOL

Alyssandra Lee Hunt was born to Josh and Jamie.

and shes GORGEOUS.

i love babies.

and right now, i'm loving the fact that they arent mine. so i can love them, and play with them, and then give them back to their parents

:)

Mrs. Jace Hunt

TOMORROW!

Its finally here :) I can move past all this wedding planning and junk and be married to jace. i'm so happy!!!

We are getting married at 10:30 tomorrow morning, surrounded by our family (lots of them) and good friends at the temple. How lucky are we?!

My grandpa and grandma flew in from Montana yesterday, as did one of my bridesmaids (Kendall) from Utah! Everyone else comes today!!! I feel very blessed. My uncle Brian from Alaska is coming, my cousin sheri from California, my aunt Debbie and Uncle Jim from California, and a surprise my aunt Judy from Utah. They are all coming to see me and Jace!

Other news...my uncle that seemed to be slipping from this life?...yeah...he totally is doing much better! He is still losing his battle with the cancer, but he is up and moving...he answered the phone the other day when i called and sounded just like the old Bruce. I couldnt believe it was him! He also was out running errands with my aunt a few days ago. He stayed in the car, but he was OUT. I think he may just make the wedding. (crosses fingers)

What a joy that would be!!

Jace and I are going to my ranch for our honeymoon. No internet or computers up there....and i'm really excited about that thought. :) So, until we get home and have time to write again, be happy! See you soon!

Love,

Andrea Hunt :)