BirThDaY MoNtH....

April has been a pretty exciting month at the Anderson home. First of all we got a PUPPY! She's a little Miniature Australian Shepherd. We bought her from a lady out of Montana. We've been wanting a dog for a long time & now that we're finally in a position to have one we just couldn't wait. We're still trying to pick out a fitting name, but we'll keep you updated. Here's a pic of her...

Isn't she adorable?!

It was my birthday on the 26th of April and it was awesome! The weekend before my birthday my mom took me to Park City for the weekend for a little mom & daughter time. We got a hotel room and went out to dinner and spent the next day shopping. It was SO much fun. Since I got married, we haven't had a lot of time to do anything like that. I am so lucky to have such an amazing mom! She's one of my very best friends and I love her more than words can say. Thank you for the WONDERFUL weekend mom! <3 

Mom & I are just 2 country pumpkins...we couldn't figure out the paid parking so we just left. We literally paid a dollar for every minute we were parked. We couldn't stop laughing....

SO confused! Ha Ha

Breakfast in Bed! :] We loved just chillin in the hotel room...

Getting ready to shop til we drop!

My beautiful mom!

Pringles vending machine?! For real?

Me with the amazing view.

Cory made sure to make the actual birthday wonderful too! I was able to use my floating holiday at work for my birthday. Nothing better than being paid for staying home. :] Anywho...I slept in late, lounged around all morning, and did a little more shopping with my birthday money that was left over from Park City. When I went to get in my car to go shopping my windows had been painted! My friends Kady & Kenzie had snuck to our house the night before and decorated it. I was totally surprised. I thought it was so sweet of them to go out of their way to make me feel special on my birthday. Later that day Cory took me to lunch at Olive Garden and then later that night I just wanted to hang out at home so he brought home Maverik hot dogs and we watched a movie. After the movie he got out the cake. It was delicious! He felt so bad I didn't have something to open but I was so spoiled because I was able to go and pick out everything I wanted. What a sweet hubby I have!

Love these ladies! ( I look awful in this pic, but I had to post it)

My G-Unit husband... throwing out a big 2 3 for my bday!

Wow, he is so handsome! This is before he took me out to lunch.

Mmmm....hot dogs! They really were so good.

Delicious cake!

Presleigh sent me a "Care" package in the mail. Her new thing is that she likes to make all of us birthday cakes with Grandma Shelly, but since I don't live as close as the rest of my family she sent me cookies in mail. It made my day! She told my mom, "Grandma, is Aunt Whitney going to be sad because this isn't a cake?". My mom had to explain to her that it would be just as great as a cake. My mom told me that Presleigh picked out all the decorations and spent a ton of time decorated them for me and putting the stickers on the card.  She also sent me a cute little key-chain in the card that she made herself.

My card & key chain from my niece Presleigh

The cookies, candles, & card she sent me in the mail. <3

I almost forgot...when I got to work the next day my best friend Kady decorated my desk & had my team bring cookies and cupcakes! 

My decorated desk...

Michelle brought the birthday headband and Kathy gave me a "Mexican" candle. It made me laugh at how random she is! 

Thank you to all of my friends and family that went out of their way to make my day special! I love you all so much!

Weekend Project.....

This weekend me & Cory decided to antique our trunk that we use as a coffee table. I absolutely love the way that it turned out! It finally ties the whole room together. Here are some pictures. :]

EaStEr 2o12....

This year we spent our Easter weekend in Grace with my side of the family. It was so fun to have Easter breakfast, hide eggs with Cor, & get to watch Pres hunt for the eggs & ride her bike. 

Pres was SO excited about her Easter bike

Look Grandma....

Showing her mom & dad her eggs

What a good dad...

Grandpa swinging on Presleigh's swing, she wanted me to make sure to get a picture of him...Ha ha

GIANT pen!

Pres showing me all of her fun goodies & toys she got in her basket...

Playing games with Grandma & Uncle Cory

She was giving Cory "loves" goodbye & kissed him right on his eye! It was too cute...

Our little poser....We sure love this little munchkin!

MoM.....

The reason for this post is because I have been so blessed to have such a wonderful mom! 

I recently had an outpatient surgery and even though I'm 22 years old & married I wanted my mom to be there with me. Not only was she more than happy to be there, but she took off work and showed up with food to feed us for days, a new comfy outfit, & insisted that we take her vehicle to Payson for the surgery.(She didn't win that battle) Ha Ha 

She stayed for a couple days just to make sure that I was feeling well which was really nice so that Cory didn't feel so bad when he had to go to class. It was so wonderful to have her here. 

I love my mom more than words can say. She is such a loving & beautiful woman. I hope an pray that I can be half the mom she is & has been to me. I love you mom! <3

Just A Thought...

So I've had something on my mind lately & I hesitate to blog about it, but that's what a blog is for...right?! 

So I came across this quote on Pinterest and it hit a nerve. Thinking of my past I have a lot of bitter-sweet memories. When I graduated high school I was pretty sure I had life figured out, down to what degree I was going to school for, who my friends were, & who I was going to marry. Boy, was I wrong?!?! 

Reality Is:

* It's almost my 23rd birthday & I haven't gotten my degree yet :]

* I married a wonderful man that I didn't even know was even an option <3

* I can literally count my good friends on one hand...

The 3 & a half years after I graduated & before I got married were VERY defining years!

-I sent my high school boyfriend of 2 years on an LDS mission.

-I lived with friends & also lost those friends.

-I had my first "college" relationship which ended in heart break.

-I moved in with Angie, Ryann, & Carlie. 

-I got my patriarchal blessing.

-Met my future husband & made one of the hardest/best decisions of my life to marry him.

I'm sharing these things not so that I can have a pity party or stay stuck in the past, but just to share how thankful  I am for those years. 

 My Friends: Those years taught me that I am a good friend & I deserve friends that are as good of friends as I try to be to them. Shout out to Dee & Allie! Love you gals! & Lately I am especially thankful for my workout buddy Kady. She really has been such a good friend. She always lets me cry on her shoulder & even sends me flowers on a bad day. :]

My Relationships: I learned that you can love someone with all of your heart & not like them & how they treat you at the same time. I know that sounds crazy but if you've ever been in a relationship like that you know exactly what I'm talking about. I also learned that the right decision is not always the easy one, but if you go to the Lord with your questions & concerns he will always help you & give you the strength to get through any trial.

Ryann & Carlie: I can barely put into words how much I love these two little girls. It was such a gift to be able to live with them. When I moved into their home I was kind of in a sad place. But those little girls carried such a sweet spirit with them that I spent every minute I could with them. They saved my life. They will always  have such a special place in my heart. <3

Patriarchal Blessing: I was lucky enough to share this day with my parents. It was such a spiritual experience & the support they gave me will never be forgotten. I love my wonderful parents so much!

Cory: He came in to my life at the most unexpected time. I had just ended my college relationship & was waiting to see if me & my high school boyfriend still wanted to date after he got home off his mission. When Cory called & asked me out on a date I was shocked. I was finally in a really happy place in my life & thought that one date couldn't hurt. I'm glad that I said yes because he has made me the happiest girl ever since...

I know that God blessed my broken road that lead me right to where I am today. I have a wonderful life. My husband is amazing & I am so thankful for my family & my amazing in-laws. I have a select few friends that I can count on and I know now that quality is much better than quantity.

 My past was painful, but I wouldn't change a thing because it brought me to where I am today. 

I Love This Man....

Sweetest In-Laws Ever....

Amazing Little Family...

My Girls, Ryann & Carlie....

Angie, one of the most giving women I know...

Allie, Me, & Dee <3

Flowers that Kady sent me :]

2 Years Ago Today....

Two years ago today my sweetheart proposed to me at the temple. It was one of the best days of my life. I never thought that I would find such a wonderful man to be sealed to for time and all eternity. It was very easy to get wrapped up in all of the excitement of the ring and announcing our engagement, but when I step back I realize that I was and am beyond blessed. When I was in young women's I wrote a list of all of the qualities I wanted in my future husband and when I got engaged my young women's leader mailed me the list. I thought that was so cool because it was from years and years ago. The best part of all is that when I went through my list I could easily check off all of the qualities that my Cory has. I'm thankful for the understanding of the gospel and I'm thankful for the temple. There are not enough words to express the wonderful feelings I was able to experience by being sealed to my best friend. I love the promises that our Heavenly Father makes to us by being sealed and by keeping our covenants. 

So for all of you ladies out there that are still looking for that special someone...I promise that you really can live your fairy tale. After all, I found the most handsome prince and he took me to a castle and promised me forever!  Life just doesn't get better than this. 

I love you Cory Anderson and I look forward to eternity with you! <3