One Year Anniversary

December 12th was our one year anniversary! I can't believe it's already been a year, it's gone by so fast and we couldn't be happier! We decided to go to Park City for the weekend and stayed at a nice resort with two indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, and a nice big bedroom!



We went out to dinner on Friday at a nice Mexican restaurant






We ate lots of yummy food!



Then later that night we went back to the hotel and played in the pool and hot tub and celebrated with some Martinellis!



The next day we went to the outlet mall and spent the day shopping. It starting snowing pretty hard while we were there!



We had fun entertaining ourselves...



Chris surprised me with an early Christmas present too! Since it was our one year anniversary and he knew I've been wanting another wedding band...he got me one! I was so surprised! We went into the Zales outlet just to look at them. He asked me which one I liked, I tried on a couple, found my favorite one and he said we'll take it! And bought it right there! I was really caught off guard, but he said he's been wanting to do it for awhile, but wanted me to pick it out. So here's what me ring looks like now, it's so beautiful! Thanks love! :)




On the way back we were going to go to Salt Lake City to see the Christmas lights on temple square and go out to dinner, but since it was snowing so hard and the roads were bad we figured we might as well go home and not get caught driving late at night. But it was still pretty bad on the way home, we saw multiple accidents, but made it home safe.



We had such a great weekend spending time together. One year down and looking forward to forever more! I love you Chris, thanks for a great anniversary!

KBUL 93 country concert

On Wednesday we went to KBUL 93 concert at the Energy Solutions Arena. We went with my sister Janelle and her friend Eric. We went out to dinner at California Pizza Kitchen and then went to the concert. We had so much fun! We saw Bomshel, Bucky Covington, and Phil Vassar.






Janelle and Eric



Phil Vassar was amazing! I forgot how many good songs he has!



After the concert was over Chris noticed they were doing a sports cast about the Utah Jazz, I don't know who these guys were, but apparently he was pretty excited about it.



This is a video from the concert, Phil Vassar singing one of my favorite songs of his, "Take that as a yes"

Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving this year was so fun, we went up to Logan and stayed with Chris parent's Mike and Barb. They are such great hosts! We went out to dinner, went to a movie, played games, and even got an early Christmas present! They gave us a Kitchen Aid! I've been wanting one forever and now have one! Chris also worked at the Katershop, which is a men's clothing and tux store that his parent's recently bought. So we were able to make a little money on the side and still spend time with the family. Thanks Mike and Barb for a great Thanksgiving weekend.



Chris carving the turkey



Barb and I slaving away in the kitchen.... :)



Happy Thanksgiving!



Look at all the yummy food we ate



All four of us at the table about to eat Thanksgiving dinner



The present....



We got a kitchen aid!



Chris and his dad working at the Katershop



Chris looking professional as he works



On our way home we stopped by my Grandma and Grandpa Gibbs house and put up their lights for them.



All done! After three hours.... you wouldn't think it would take that long, but it did and they turned out great!



We had a fun weekend and only a few more weeks 'til Christmas break and we get to visit my family in Oregon, can't wait!

Our Busy Weekend!

This weekend was a whirlwind of fun activities! First I had decided that I wanted to put up my Christmas tree and Christmas decorations. I know it's early, but... we're leaving to Logan for Thanksgiving on Tues so I wont be able to do it that weekend, then it's already December and we leave for Oregon on the 23rd and I want to enjoy my Christmas decorations for more then three weeks! So there is my justifications to those who think it's too early for Christmas.
Chris and I were married last Christmas, but since it was right after we got married we were never able to put up a Christmas tree or decorate. This year it was so much fun! I had never put up a fake tree before (yes that's right, I'm from Oregon, we have real trees there :) so Chris showed me how, we had a lot of fun listening to Christmas music and reminiscing of past Christmas'.
We also decided to clean our carpets this weekend. They were getting really dirty, so we rented a carpet cleaner from Home Depot and Chris spent the next couple hours cleaning them. Thanks babe! We also decided that since we had it for 24 hours we might as well clean our car's carpet.
Here are some pictures of us putting up Christmas decorations.













Afterward some friends in our ward gave us tickets to the BYU vs. Air Force game. Chris had never been to a BYU game and he was VERY excited. :) We had a lot of fun and BYU won!









This is apparently how you're suppose to watch football....













If that wasn't enough we went to see New Moon later that night!! It was such a great movie, and for those of you who haven't seen it yet... GO! It was a busy Saturday and the weekend went by fast, but only a couple more days until Thanksgiving break!

Ross Family Reunion

This past week Chris and I had the opportunity to go to Redmond, Oregon for a family reunion. Since my grandparents are extending their Nauvoo mission for another year, all of the extended family decided to get together. It was the first time we had all been together in a very long time! We had so much fun together relaxing and playing at Eagle Crest.






The only downside of the trip was that we had to drive... It was 12 hours one way, but we did caravan with my grandparents, aunt Kayleen, some of my cousins, and Janelle so it wasn't that bad and I took a few cool pictures on the way.








We did a lot of sleeping and playing 20 questions






We also took a lot of potty breaks because the kids needed to play and stretch out their legs.



This is Kai, my little cousin. He's so cute, I can never get enough of him!



One of the first days we were there we went on a short hike to Cline Falls. There were so many of us, but it was fun and the falls were so pretty!












My little sister Nicole and cousins Kristian and Preston being silly.






Huge tumbleweeds that tried to chase us down!



Sisters :)



Cute babies Kai and Olivia






Nicole and I trying to entertain ourselves as we wait for dinner.



Some of the fam just hanging out. Left to right; my Uncle Tom, mom Lori, Aunt Renee, Nicole, Me, and cousin Christy.



Crazy cousins! Kristian, Nicole, Preston, and Janelle



Some of the boys doing what they did everyday....watch football... Uncle Jonathon, my dad Richard, brother Adam, cousin McKinley, and Chris.



We also had a girls night and made cute beaded watches. Which is such a fun craft, but make sure you know how to do it before you get started! Cause we didn't really know what we were doing...but still managed to make some cute stuff. Left to right; my Grandma Ross, Janelle, Aunt Kayleen, Aunt Stephanie, Kai, Mom, Cousin Michelle and Christy.



Kai even got in on the crafting



Janelle and I



For those of you that don't know my family very well, we are avid volleyball players and try to get a game together everytime we have a reunion. Although it was a little frustrating at first since it was too cold to play outside and all the gyms were being used. Finally we found this gym and played around a little bit before they set up a net for us and the real games began!






Thanks Chris and Adam for sitting out to take a few action shots!






The last day we were there we went to the outlet malls in Bend, but before we left we came upon these wild deer that let us pet a feed them! It was quite the experience since none of us had ever been that close to a live deer.









We had such a fun time we were all sad to leave. But we can't wait til Christmas to get together again! Love you guys :)