Sorry!

Yes, it has been a long time since I last posted. I blame it on my new obsession with Facebook.
Thanksgiving was fun. We spent some time with both families- good times! The southern Utah folk were here over Thanksgiving so it was good to see everyone. Me and Ty have been busy with work, but we do fit in some time for fun things too.

We are going to Boston next weekend, so we are excited about that. The "Cheers" pub is right by our hotel and I am going to try to eat the 1.5 lb burger. Okay, I might have Ty help me with that one. I'll be sure to post pictures of the Boston trip next week.

Tyler has been traveling A LOT for work the past while, but I am proud to say that I finally slept at my house by myself earlier this week. I used to all the time, but then I had a really scary dream and would not sleep there while Ty was gone. I know, I'm a baby, but it was a really scary dream.

I'm so excited for Christmas! I tried to start listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving, but Ty nixed that idea. Tomorrow is Dec. 1st so I'm going to be listening to Christmas music non-stop until the big day!

We were asked to dog-sit our neighbors two dogs over Thanksgiving weekend. Ty fell in love with them of course, although the golden retriever scared me because he was so huge. We both want a dog but we're gone all day so we would feel guilty leaving it at home, plus- it would probably destroy our house in the process.

I'll post again soon- with Boston pics!

NYC

Me, Tyler and Melissa went to NYC last weekend and it was SO fun! We went to the Met, the Natural History Museum, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Ground Zero, Times Square etc. We stayed at the Times Square Hilton one of the nights and it was amazing- we were right there in the middle of everything. It really is mad there, but so much fun! We want to go back in December when everything is decorated for Christmas! Anyway, click on our web album to see the pictures!! Shan and Missy at the Met

Missy & Ty-hotdogs!

Ty & Shan at the Met

Shan & Ty

Pictures from Chile

Here are some Chile pictures! Tyler is having a great time and I think it is making him nostalgic for his missionary days. If you want to see more Chile pictures, click on the link to the left to see our web album.

I got to see my friends last night! Dawnell is getting married to Trever Midgley and Kristy had a shower for her. It was so fun to see everyone. I got to meet Haddon's little guy Caleb and he is so cute- very blue eyes and very light hair. I got to meet Penelope too! She is a gorgeous little girl! Amy is doing great too! Trish has a cute tummy now, and she says she isn't feeling as sick anymore which is great. She is due in January. We really missed Jen and Brooklyn and Michelle and Lauren and Paige. We wish you could have been there! I got to see Cami too, she is as gorgeous as wonderful as ever. Kristy made such great food and everything was so cute. She did such a great job. Dawnell is really excited to get married and we are all excited for her! I love seeing my friends. I miss them!! If anyone has any pictures from the shower, send them to me please!

Tyler gets back Sunday morning and I CANNOT WAIT. I've missed him so much. I'm counting down the hours!

News from Chile

Tyler called last night and I got to talk to Cesar, his good friend he is staying with. Oh! He was so cute- I'm talking about Cesar (well, Ty was too). He kept giggling while he was trying to speak English. I really can't wait until Ty and I go back together and I get to meet all his Chilean friends. No pictures yet, but I think Ty will be emailing them later today, so I will post again!

Other news- no one will really care about this unless they live in Bountiful, but they are turning Excel into a Golds Gym! What? I went to the gym last night and they were handing out these letters about it. So as of today, Excel is a Golds. The thing that is really bad is that Golds is franchised, and of course the franchises are owned by the same owner from Bountiful down to St. George. BUT- not Layton. And Layton's Golds Gym is WAY more expensive than all the other Golds. Why? The person that I talked to at the Layton Golds said it is because there are less gym choices in Layton, so we don't have to be as competitive.

So anyway, not only am I upset about the Excel thing, but my membership is running out on Wednesday and I have to buy a new one and Golds is more expensive than Excel. What bad timing!

I saw Amy's husband John and his little brother Mike there last night. Mike just got home from his mission. Anyway- John and Amy just had the cutest little girl named Penelope. She is SO cute. Look at Penny's picture and compare it to the pictures of Amy. Pen definitely has her mom's lips and cheeks right?

So after the gym I went home to my empty house. It is weird not having Ty there! I think I will go down to Provo on Thursday and stay with Missy. I do have to work on Friday but maybe I'll make it a half-day. I haven't even seen where Missy lives and I really need to go down to visit her.

More later.

Chile

Well, Tyler made it to Chile. He will be there for the next week! A whole week...it just seems so long. I'm used to Tyler traveling for work, but he has never been gone for a whole week before. Besides, this isn't for work, it is for pleasure. Tyler served his mission in Chile and decided a few months ago that he wanted to go back for a visit. He went with his good friend and former companion Clint. I couldn't go because I have to work. Blah. Oh well!

So I've been taking things pretty easy. Ty left on Saturday, and after I dropped him off at the airport I went shopping. No time wasted there. Then I met up with my Mom and Emily for the Women's Conference that night. Good times. I got a bunch of library books and have pretty much just been reading which is paradise to me. Still, it seems like forever until Tyler will be back. He is coming back on Sunday morning. I miss him!

Not much else is new. We were called to be in the Primary teaching the 6 & 7 year olds. We only teach every other week which is great because Ty can go to Priesthood and me to Relief Society. So, we will still be in the loop so to speak.

Tyler promised that he would email pictures every day so when I get the first batch, I will be sure to post them.

Later!

I saved $50 today

It is the worst feeling when you watch the door of your car shutting and still sitting on your seat are your car keys, glinting in the sun. Crap. I hate spending money for stupid reasons, and what is more stupid than giving a locksmith $50 to unlock your car for you? But guess what? I guess I work with some good people after all. Janet called AAA and had them unlock it for me, she just used her account number and it didn't cost her anything. I did learn something today (other than the fact that you should keep a back-up key in your purse). If you ever want to learn how to break into a car, just go online. You can learn- step by step- how to break into a car. There are instructional videos, tips, blogs - and it is all about how to break into a car. Maybe I'm naive- but don't you think that is sad? Scary too. Although it would be a GREAT skill to have for mornings like this!

Corn Fest

This weekend we went to the annual "Corn Fest" in Enterprise. Wow. Very small town. It was fun though- we got to see Kori and Adam's new house. It is beautiful and sooo big! We loved it.

So, we had to speak in church on Sunday. I get so nervous speaking in front of people, as I think most people do. Tyler wasn't nervous though. He says that going on a mission pretty much deletes any nerves you have when speaking about the church in front of large groups. I can see how a mission would do that to a person. Anyway, it was good to get it over with. Both sets of parents were there and Brian too! I'm just glad it is over and now I don't need to worry about speaking again for another year or two (hopefully). I think that is the unwritten rule isn't it? Once you speak, they can't (shouldn't) ask you to speak again for a few years. I hope this ward follows that rule...

We met our new neighbor last night. Her name is Tara. She came over with her baby girl Chloe to say hi. I feel guilty that I haven't been over to introduce myself and that she had to do it, but oh well. Her husband wasn't there but his name is Obi- short for Obadiah. Cute family.

Well Melissa is officially moved into her new apartment down at college. I hear the apartment is really nice and she is so excited to be in a college town again. Me, Tyler and Chelo are going down to visit her for the day next Saturday. We are catching a ride with Brian and Jordan who are going to the BYU game. For all of our sakes (and Jordan's health), I hope BYU wins! If they don't, Jordan will become physically ill and the ride home will not be enjoyable. Please, please let BYU win.