Just a Catch Up!

I would love to say that I haven't posted lately cz I've been super busy living a Fabu life (yes, I typed Fabu) but the truth is I've just been busy hanging out and doing tons of little random things.  I've been in Utah only about 3 weeks but my winter break already feels like it was so long ago. I also haven't posted because I haven't taken tons of pictures and we all know a good blog post needs a picture! But still, my blog is like my journal so I need to make sure that I'm writing down the haps.

Anyway, my first weekend home (3 weeks ago)  was Stephen's birthday!! He turned the big 29!! We spent the weekend at his condo in St. George with some other friends. It was a blast. Sometimes all you need is some good games and some laughter and life seems good. Mostly I was happy because we celebrated his birthday exactly how he wanted it and that's what counts.

Two weekends ago Tristen came into town! I LOVE when my friends visit. I spent the weekend in Heber with Stephen and Tristen and just hung out and laughed my way through life. Seriously, if you can make me laugh you're great in my book. We all went to the Jazz game on Saturday night and then Tristen and I dropped Stephen off at the airport on Sunday. We went to church and then just relaxed at Tristen's until it was time to say goodbye.

This past weekend I basically lived with Molly and Tom. I was feeling a little overwhelmed on Thursday night with the amount of stuff that was coming up this week so I called Molly and went to stay at her house. I made a huge to-do list and I was able to finish all of it!  I was actually quite proud of myself. I know, it's lame because I didn't go out and party with my friends but at this point I just want to finish with good grades. (5 more months!) That's what will make happier in the long run. Plus I have to get all the study time I can in while Stephen is out of town.

 So you see, my life hasn't been super exciting but it's been fun and I am happy where I am. I have my first two exams of the semester this week and 2 more next week. I'm not stressed or overwhelmed and that's nice. My focus right now is to get all these exams done and look forward to Babsies visiting in two weekends!!

P.S. I made it into Beta Alpha Psi!!!! BAP is the honor society for accounting and finance majors and I worked my ASS off last semester so that I could get in.I was so stressed about it. I think I drove Rachelle crazy calling her trying to figure out my GPA after every test, quiz, and homework assignment I turned in. Although I was sure I had it in the bag I got the official okay this week. BOO-YAH!!

Friends and LMAOs

I love my bestfriend (and other besties). I love her cz she's crazy and because she tells me to shut up when I need to. She's constantly harassing me about finding a boyfriend even when I tell her to leave me alone. I love her cz she's always honest and even if I don't talk to her for weeks I know that it'll be fine when I do talk to her. Mostly I love her cz I know she always has my best interest at heart. And even if I meet and fall in love with my husband next year she'll be the longest relationship I've ever been in! (and she knows it too)

Just Mia, Keep Out

Mia was mad because we were teasing her. She couldn't find her keep out door hanger so she made her own. Next thing I know she had locked herself in Mami's room and kicked us all to the curb.

Christmas Eve

My Kiddies

Naty and Emilio

Mia and Naty

Mami and Me

Julian and Me

Mia after the rush at midnight

Jasmine

All he really wanted for Christmas was a soccer ball, I went in his room the next morning and he had fallen asleep with both of them.

Naty and Julian

Mami

This was my favorite tree

I like surprises

Look at my baby!!

Every year we celebrate Christmas at midnight on Christmas Eve. We have a big dinner and invite family and friends to come celebrate with us. Although we missed all of the people that couldn't make it this year we made due. I took a couple pictures to help me remember this night.

A Serious Conversation

Mia: Naty, what do you want to be when you grow up?

Natalia: An accountant

Mia: What's that do?

Natalia: I count money

Mia: oh okay, but do you want to get married???

Natalia: Yesssss, one day. What do you want to be when you grow up?

Mia: A mom

Natalia: Really??? How many babies will you have?

Mia: 3

Natalia: Oh wow!

Mia: Yeah, that's not a lot



Put to shame by my own sister!!!
Look at her already knowing how many babies she will have! Can you imagine a Disney princess with babies??

The Nutcracker

My friend Rachelle is moving and leaving Utah behind. In honor of her move and because it would be the last time we saw each other for a while we went to go see Nutcracker in SLC before I left for the holidays. We had a great time as usual and enjoyed the show.

Things to look forward too

Today I took my last two major finals for the semester. I was practically keeling over with exhaustion and weariness after I left the testing center. This has been a hard semester as far as my schedule and classes went. I felt I was constantly in groups and running around. I'm so glad it's over!!!!

That being said, I can finally let myself get excited and start looking forward to a few things this Christmas Break.

Here's a couple of them:

Having a fun last weekend with friends in UT especially since I'll be seeing The Nutcracker with Rachelle (post on that soon)

Our annual Christmas Party at Stephen's house

I'm REALLY looking forward to carrying a purse without any extra notecards, pens, pencils, highlighters, flash drives, or school supplies in it.  It's like a surprise every time I stick my hand in to find something.


Seeing the lights at temple square

Going to get manicures with Mia

Going to Disney World with my brothers

Going to restaurants in Jersey that Amber has picked out for us

A last Christmas dinner with my siblings in UT, including making gingerbread houses and decorating a tree

I'm looking forward to getting rid of paper. I am surrounded by paper!! I have lists all over the place, I am constantly writing on scratch pads writing equations and whatever else I can think of. I had a friend send me a box filled with notepads and  notecards last September. A BOX!!!  I have used every single notepad, post-it, and notecard she sent. I get a weird sense of satisfaction when I reach the last page in a notepad and look forward to the end of a semester so I can throw away every single used up sheet. Is that crazy???

Finishing up the Pretty Little Liars series and some more Stephanie Plum books.

Lastly, as crazy as it sounds, doing my laundry, cleaning my room, and cleaning the car!!!

Finally, I will finish changing my blog. I tried to overhaul it a couple weeks ago but then realized it would take too much time and energy and creative juices I didn't have at the time. Hopefully I'll have a new look in a couple of weeks.