Holiday drama

So I know it's not just me, but why is it that once your married everyone completely freaks out around the holidays? If you don't spend the holidays with one family they are upset and they try and make you feel guilty about not being with them or not caring enough about them... It's actually kind of silly. Because what it should be about is what's best for the couple. Sometimes you can't do the "every other year" thing even if you wanted to. And my mother bless her always tells me Erica it's fine if you want to go with braydon's family I won't be mad because she wants it to be easier on us. Well, why can't all families be like that? I'm not saying it would be easier to have her say come here we want you with us, but That way we could just pick what is most convenient for us or in some peoples cases pick which family they would rather be with. If anyone has mastered the whole family holiday drama please let me in on your secret. I"m about to bag the whole going to families house and just have our own holiday. Someone HELP me. And maybe it's just because i feel like i would rather be with my family when i know he doesn't really care where we are. Who knows if it will ever change for me or the rest of the world who is getting married or is married. All I know is holidays are suppossed to be about familes right? So why does it matter if you are with the "other" family... like MY family. So i'm wishing everyone luck with their picks on who to spend their holidays with. Chose wisely!

Prayer

So today was a very special day for many reasons. Today I discovered again that prayer works, and if people put their faith in our Heavenly Father he will help is the best way possible. I know that things happen for a reason, and I know today was a tender mercy for a lot of people. I know that the things that happened today was the miracle of God. I'm so grateful that we have a chance to speak to him and tell him our desires and to allow him to help us with things that we want, don't want, and things we need. I know that today was a miracle and hope for two special people and one little angel. Today is a day of hope and happiness. Today is the beginning of a future.

Cleaning Teeth

Solast week I had to do a Dental and the sweetest shih-tzu dog with the sickest mouth in the history of all the dentals i've done. I had to pull 36 teeth and on most of them i had to drill done to the bone of this dog's jaw. It took me about two hours to get all of the teeth extracted. The dog was going into kidney and liver failure because teeth that are that bad cause a lot more problems to the dog then just "bad breath" So in a sense i had to do a two hour oral surgery on this dog and i'm not going to lie it was pretty gross pulling hair and food from underneath the teeth, but this dog is and will be so much happier and better off. We ran lab work today on the dog and the kidneys and liver are starting to get back to normal levels... yes i am just saving lives(animal lives) one day at a time. Just a small taste of what i do on a daily basis. Brush your teeth:)

all about him

Tag You're it!!!!!!!!!


1.Where did you meet? The very first time we met was at a mueller park milcreek basketball game. I was playing and i met him at the end of the game. he was in 9th grade and i was in 8th.

2.What was the first thought that went through your head when you met? Nothing really he was dating one or my childhood friends!!

3.Do you remember what he/she was wearing? He was wearing a yellow sweatshirt and jeans.

4.Where was the first time you kissed this person? Well, what kind of kiss? Just kidding the first time he kissed me was in my parents living room and that was just a peck, but the first time we really kissed was in his bead room! Sorry mom.

5.Where did you go for your first date? To a high school Halloween dance. Dressed as punk rockers... fun dance lame costumes.

6. When were you officially a couple? After the dance... But i really feel in love with him after he took care of me when bubba died.

7.How did he/she ask you out? Nothing like the "will you go out with me or lets go steady" we just kinda new that we were together.
8.Has this person ever proposed to you? Yes, he asked me on july 23rd 2007 we went on a carriage ride in salt lake and past the temple and went up memory grove. We had a picnic and we were walking back to get back in the carriage and he hadn't asked me and i was angry because why the crap would he do this cute thing and not ask me so i was really really mad. Well we walked across the bridge and I went to get in and there were roses and i turned around and he was on one knee. He said "Erica will you marry me?" I said "it's about freaking time." And then i said yes and we kiss and no i didn't cry I always thought I would, but i think was to excited because i thought it wasn't going to happen.

9.Do you and this person have kids together? We do not have children we have a dog, but my sweet braydon is child enough for me!!
10.Have you ever broken the law with this person? No i only do that with my girlfriends!

11.When was the first time you realized that you liked this person? The night he said goodbye to my brother bubba in the hospital. I took him and his brother tyler in his room and he held my hand so tight I think it made him feel better because he was trying not to cry. I think at that point I had cried so much that there wasn't anything left...

12.Do you get along with his family? Yes He has the sweetest sisters and his brother mat and I call each other valentine. I love his aunts and uncles... Not to name names, but me and his aunt (I hope are she thinks so) are really really good friends and i love talking to her. She is like my sister. He also gets along great with my family. My dad and him are like best friends and my mother adores him. My siblings say that they don't think of us as married weird i know, but they think of him just always being their brother. I love that my family loves him and I love that they are so good to him. Thanks family!!

13.Do you trust this person? Yes i trust him with everything.
14.Do you see him as your partner in your future? Yes he is my forever!! My dad told him when he asked him if he could marry me he said there is no return policy... I remind him of that everyday! We are in it together forever!
15.What is the best gift he gave you? There are so many... my wedding ring because that is something that symbolizes so much more then jewelry. Or all the flowers he has given me over the years i've saved all of them. There are a lot more just won't share online:)

16.What is one thing He does that gets on your nerves? He repeats everything i say when i'm mad or frustrated and it makes me so mad or he'll say one thing and do another...boys!!

17.Where do you see each other 15 years from now? Being done with school with our kids our house hopefully near my family!
18.What causes the most arguments? I probably do. Braydon isn't confrontational, but i am. So if we fight it is because of me because he doesn't like to fight, but if he is mad he lets it sit and sit until one day he gets mad so i'd like to think getting mad right then is more healthier then waiting and blowing up, but we don't really fight fight just dumb arguments that after we think why the heck were we even talking about this.
19.How long have you been together? About seven years, but only married for one of them.!

20.Are you Married? Yes, we got married september 21,2007 the best day of my life.


21. How long have you been married? One year and two months

22. What does he do that surprises you? He cleans the House and always does the dishes. And when i'm in the shower he always brings my towel to me so I don't have to get out to get it.

23.What is your favorite feature of his? His hair. I love how curly it is. oh and he has great legs.

24. What is your favorite quality of his? He is so sweet to me and always concerned about people. Even though everything thinks he is so quiet( except danielle thank you, he talks to her) but he asks about all my friend to make sure they are ok and he always asks about my family and is concerned about them. I love his testimony. He is so strong in the church, but not a crazy person.

25. Does he have a nickname for you? He calls me honey he always has i am not sure where he got it.. just kidding all my brothers call me that and my brothers friends funny huh?

26.What is his favorite food? He loves mashed potatoes.

27. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Watch movies. Its fun to just cuddle on the couch and have popcorn just the two of us. Its always a good time.

28. Does he have any hidden talents? He can play the saxophone and the piano.

29. How old is he? 22

30.Who said I love you first? he did three times before i said it back. thanks for sticking around babe.
31.What is his favorite music? He loves country.

32. What is his favorite color? Red

33.Will he read this? NO, he's not much of a blogger! but if i make him he will


People i tag: Danielle, Bridget, Cambria, Mandy.

So my parents were supposed to leave for china last friday, but the plans were delayed when this sweet little angel fell during her play practice and hit her head. She was at home with a hurt head and telling her mom she didn't feel well. Her eyes then rolled back into her head and Melinda rushed her to the hospital. She wasn't stable. They tubed her and then ran a cat scan. It showed a skull fracture. Her sweet grandfather gave her a blessing and she was life flighted to primary childrens. When she got there and they took another cat scan it showed NO skull fracture. What an incredible miracle. If that doens't help you with your faith and belief that God cares and watches over us I don't know what will help you. I saw her when she wasn't awake and she was still tubed. It made me so devestated that this little innocent, sweet child was going through something so scary. It brought me back to a very tramatic event of when my baby sarah was at primary childrens fighting for her life. So it was very difficult for me to be there. Laila is like my family. She is just a part of my life. When she was about 2 1/2 she asked me if we could be sisters and of course i said yes and we've been sisters every since. I am so grateful for the tender mercies of the Savior and for his watchful eyes and that his hands are in all things. Sometimes there are sad and bad outcomes, but sometimes there are powerful great outcomes. We are so lucky to know what we know.

So it is october and that means breast cancer awarness month. My family found out that my grandma is currently fighting her 3rd battle with breast cancer and cancer that is pretty much all over in her body. She is really an amazing women. She is an example to me because she doesn't complain and she still is happy and puts everyone in a great mood. I won't be able to do the breast cancer walk with her this saturday, but i will be there in spirit. She is a true hero of bravery and grace. I hope one day i can amount to such a high standard of excellence. I love you grandma!!

Two years went by... and he came home. And we were still in love and we decided to get married... everyone thought we were crazy, but we didn't care. These pictures are just a few from our memories from 2001 to 2007... in the card braydon gave me yesterday he said after all these years dating and the year we've been married "your hand is the only one for mine" i think that sums it up. I love you braydon. You are my best friend and partner and I wouldn't give up my life with you for anything. I know we have been through hard times, sad times, good times, exciting time, interesting times, but i wouldn't want to have done any of it with out you. Happy anniversary babe!!

This is the night I said goodbye to braydon. It makes me want to throw up just thinking about it. Look we weren't allowed to touch because he was set a part.. lame. When braydon walked me to my car (he will kill me for saying this) we couldn't even say one word he opened my door and whispered i love you and tears were rolling down his cheeks I clearly was the one keeping it together... just kidding. I couldn't even talk i was crying so hard.

This is the night braydon recieved his mission call... You can't tell in this picture, but i bawled my eyes out. Even though i knew he needed to do this I was still devastated to let him go. When braydon and i started dating he didn't want to go on a mission and i told him I wouldn't marry him if he didn't... funny how things work out. We dated, He served a mission, we got married... sounds simple doesn't it... it doesn't quite work that way. It was really hard having him gone, but i got to learn how to grow up and I did my own thing. I just couldn't stop loving him for the two years we were apart and i will continue to love him forever.

My family loves lake powell... I mean we are a little obsessed with going there. It is so much fun. One year braydon was able to come with us which made the trip that much better. You can't see how mad he is in this picture, but i made him let me wash his hair. He was so mad and wanted to do it himself... guys they aren't capable of recieving help.

Braydon's favorite things to do are go fast ride something with a motor and BE WITH ME!! ha ha he wouldn't say that. I learned the very first time i got on a four wheeler with braydon that the more you scream or the louder you scream the faster he goes and the higher he jumps. This has become a big part of my life because he loves it so much. Yes i am married to a child i know, but so is my mom so it all works out.

Braydon and I met when I was in 8th grade. I went to mueller park and he went to milcreek. I was playing a basketball game and was introduced to him. My friends dated his friends and then we just all hung out. Braydon and I started dating in 2001. I told him he had to call me on my birthday and he did and it's been us falling in love since then. Braydon and I have been through a lot and we've helped eachother out in very dark times. When bubba was in his accident braydon was at my side the entire time. He was there as early as six and stayed until one or two. He just went home to shower and rest a little. One of the last times I saw bubba was when braydon and his brother tyler went into his room with me. We were only supposed to go in pairs strict rules were broken just to allow people to say their goodbyes. I watched my brother in his bed while braydon held my hand. What 16 year old boy stays with a girl while crying and believe me i was not well... i did not deal with his death with any class or grace. I owe braydon my life. He brought me back up and helped me learn how to walk again. Thank you so much braydon for sticking by me when i felt like i had no one.

Thanks danielle for being my frist tag!!

I am: really stressed
I think: all the time and nothing good comes out of it
I know: it will all work out eventually... but i hate waiting
I want: to feel safe
I have: a great husband, family and the best friends
I dislike: when you try and get to know someone and they don't try to get to know you back
I miss: bubba and sarah a lot
I fear: losing someone else
I feel: sad a lot and sometimes i don't have a reason
I hear: music on my i pod
I smell: my candle
I crave: nothing at the moment
I cry: a lot i'm a girl and some people would say i cry to much
I search: for a better tomorrow
I wonder: what if my friends miss me and if they are ok and how i can be a better friend and wife
I regret: not being a better person
I wish: i didn't worry
I love: my family and friends and my husband
I care: a lot more then people think...
I always: want my way
I worry: a lot it's a very bad habit to get into
I am not: crazy well at least i hope not
I remember: when life was easy, but i don't think i'd want to go back to that life
I believe: time heals what reason cannot
I sing: all the time and not good i might add
I don’t always: give in
I argue: a lot, but i'm working on it i promise
I write: letters to braydon once a week
I win: half the battles
I lose: half the battles
I listen: to my i pod and dance to it... mostly when i'm alone until braydon walks in... embarassing!!
I don’t understand: why bad things happen to good people
I can usually be found: working or at my moms... with brayd when he's not working
I need: to work harder at being nicer and less stressed
I forget: that it will be okay eventually just be patient
I am happy: when i'm with people i love and people who make me feel good