what a year, what a year!

HOLA! it's been a great while. Well a lot has happened since the last blog. obviously. but it's been fun. I have been watching/nannying for this family back home and it's been so much fun! The kids are great and the Money is up there- AND- I recently got a second job working at the old restaurant I worked at before I left to Utah. It's so much fun. The best part is, an old high school buddy of mine is pretty much running the restaurant and told me he'd hire me over the bakery portion. I'm so Excited! I will be in Pastry heaven! Also. MERIDITH IS HOME! my long lost sister who has been on a mission the last 1 1/2! it has been pretty hectic around the house but I love these moments. Meridith got a job with the school district Substituting and tutoring until she moves to Utah in January. We are actually going down near the San Diego area to see one of the Elders she served with give his homecoming Talk. I'm pretty excited because I LOVE that area and almost went there for school. We'll see if that's where I'm going to live next as I check out the area. PLUS it's a home to my FAVORITE temple. Anyways, Funny story time.

Thursday Night we carved pumpkins for the enrichment activity. I was asked to help so I showed up supervising to make sure none of the kids cut themselves with the carving knives. Well good news is- no one got hurt.....with a carving knife... I was asked to carve the extra pumpkin that had been left. So as I put as much as my "creativity" into this pumpkin as I could- I was so proud of the outcome. I had actually done an awesome job! that's rare. As I put the pumpkin with a silhouette of a witch flying passed the moon up onto the stage, I was sadden by what happened next...the very fragile witch's head, fell off. I realized this could be a quick fix with a few toothpicks, so I go into the kitchen looking, but didn't find any. I thought to myself "hmmmm, what could I improvise a toothpick with?" ah-ha! Plastic fork prongs! I am about to pull the plastic prongs off of the fork when I remember that it hurts your fingertips when you do. so thinking I out-smarted the situation, I decide to put the curved end of the fork upwards, on the edge of the counter, push down with my fist, and hold the prongs with my other hand....bad idea. I put pressure on the fork and the prongs break off, but what does the rest of the jagged fork do? comes up and slits my wrist! downwards (which apparently is worse than side to side)and blood gushes out EVERYWHERE! just thinking it is nothing to be worried about, I immediately grab a paper towel and apply pressure. Later on my dad comes into the kitchen and helps and we manage to bandage it up. While debating about going to the hospital, thoughts come through my head... could you imagine sitting there with slit wrist and explaining to the doctor "No seriously Doc, I was carving pumpkins at a church activity when we were out of toothpicks, so I take this plastic fork right?...." meanwhile they put me on suicide watch and send me to a shrink! haha


anyways...maybe I'll find that more amusing than others but it just goes to show you you can never be too careful...and just when you think you are...you're wrong. OH! last note for the night. Meridith Dyed my hair...so here are some pictures!

Loving the Country! (pics come later)

HI EVERYONE! It's been a while since I've been on here! Well a lo has happened since my last post but just an update. I've been in North Dakota for the last week and a half and Love it! it is SO beautiful out here! While most of the people I tell that to that live out here say "oh well just wait until the winter time!" I still am amazed by the beauty. Sine I've been here Stuart and I have been up to Lake Metigoshe to spend time and go boating with the billings, gone swimming in a couple of rivers, seen fort Lincoln (which is also the Home of General Custer for a while) been to a few of the museums and site seeing. We also managed to boat up to Canada which was awesome. It's been so fun being here, and I've been blessed with meeting the people I have, and visited the places I've been. I leave Saturday night and know I am going to be so sad!! =( But I am grateful I was even able to come here in the firs place. Seeing Stuart after the longest 3 weeks of my life was so rewarding! I would also like to thank Nancy and Kent Danielson for there sweet hearts and spoiling me. And Lindsey Billings and Collete Owen for giving me a place to stay. They are the funnest. Anyways, I'm sure my grammer was off this blog but I was in a rush - need to be doing fun things before my trip is over, what's on the schedule today? Fun with the Danielson family, Institute and tomorrow? GOING TO TUTTLE TO SEE THE FAMILY FARM! until then!

Chelsey

July is voted for ....

Most eventful month! So far this month I've ran the 5K, well walked too, Met Stuart's amazing mom, Was able to witness a beautiful Daughter of our Heavenly father brought into this world (Congrats Hiller family!) and Had Stuart's car broken into, and Had my purse stolen right before I bought a car. So I'm pretty sure this month alone has been pretty eventful. In case you didn't hear the scoop, Stuart and I were at Wal*Mart about 3 parking slots from the door when a red older Toyota pick up truck parked right by us. Stuart and I were in for no more than ten minuted when we came out and went to his Jeep. All of the sudden you hear a "ARE YOU SERIOUS?!" from Stuart's mouth. I go around and we look to see his window partially broken out. We search his car and find nothing stolen. Then as I go home to confirm my loan amount online I realize I need my license. I get up to get it when all of the sudden it's nowhere to be found. I knew that stuart and I had wanted to go swimming so I knoew only to take my phone to wal*mart before hand, not my purse. I was wrong. I check my onlilne bank statement and find that my card is apparently in Salt Lake being used to get gas and McDonalds. So far. I start crying thinking how could I be so stupid to leave it in the car. but Then I remembered that I hid it REALLY well from when I was coming home from work, and had just forgotten to take it out. We call the officer that helped us at Wal*mart and explained what happened.



I start to calm down when I realize my DIGITAL CAMERA was in there. And not just regular pictures were on it. Pictures from my grandparents farewell and Stuart proposing were on it. Then I realize my new memory cards that were pretty expensive were in there, and my temple recommend. As much as I would like to catch the jerks that did this and attack them, I realize this is where forgiveness should step in. They actually taught me that I need to be more careful and make sure my purse IS where IT IS. luckily none of these material things will matter later on in life. maybe even a year from now. But everyone has the right to be a little upset after their purse gets stolen right? ;)

Happy 4th Of July Everyone!!!

First off I would just like to say I feel sorry for Brother Danielson who has to spend today alone! He is a young Veteran and should be having fun with all of us! haha Well so far so good. Thursday, Stuart and I were able to go up to the Hiller (parent's) residence and watch some illegal Fireworks, THAT was awesome. Then last night Stuart, Serena, Jesse, a couple of Jesse's Friends, Sister Danielson (Mom) and Sherie Echols and I went to go watch the fireworks at the Golf coarse but got lost so ended up driving around, it was PERFECT though because we were able to see fireworks everyone including Layton since we were so high up, when we finally got to the coarse it was about ten minutes to ending, but still great.

This Morning Serena and I woke up a little after six a.m. and went to the Centerville 5K Freedom run. It was then I realized how out of Shape I am. BUT we finished. We came back, took a nap and at anytime now everyone ELSE will wake up and meet at the Hiller residence. Heidi, Why isn't your baby out yet? I think she is well overdone. =) I'm Excited to see another Daughter of our heavenly Father to come into this world and to see how cute she is! Until then everyone, Have a happy Fourth of July and be safe! Take this time to remember how blessed we've been and thank the men who have served our country. Love you all,

Chelsey

I was Shaken, not stirred......(pics from accident)

truck and rental car.

'Tis the Season...for Car accidents.

So I'm actually early leaving for Church when I forget my reading glasses (I had the lesson) and so I run back home, grab them, and go back on my way again. I was still running early, and proud of myself lol when all of the sudden A car heading East decided he didn't want to stop at his light that had been red for a while. He noticed me last minute and so he sped up thinking he could avoid the impact. He couldn't. Nothing Could. I T-boned him going 35 m.p.h, he was going 40. his whole passenger side of his new Honda Accord was THRASHED. and His vehicle is totalled. My Trucks whole front end got smashed in , and my airbags didn't even deployee. My knee slammed into the dash and has started bruising already. Both the man and his wife were ok, she was only complaining of soreness in the sternm area. Sorry Lady, not gonna get insurance medical info out of me. It was YOUR guys's fault. I came home after church ( yes I still went and taught my lesson =) and called both insurance parties, Set up a rental car, and tried not to freak out. Later, one of the room mates Lisa, told me that a couple days ago, A tow Truck wasn't paying attention, slammed through moveable barriars*, and killed one, injuring many. What's up with all of this? I can proudly say at least I was driving safe and cautously. BUT just goes to show it can happen to anyone. so please, don't speed, keep your eyes open and be alert. There is no need for heartache, Hassle or spendy insurance policies. =)


check out the CRAZY video of the tow truck incident at : http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=6732239&autostart=y

Back from Cali

So this last week I was able to go to Cali - Last minute. IT was a learning experience for me big time because a few different things happened. While I wasn't helping my Mom, and family Stuart and I were able to do some fun activities. We even got to see the Redwoods and go to the beach and river, which is great because those were pretty much my backyard. I forgot what a beautiful place I live in. it's great! One day we were able to go River Rafting - and I almost died. twice. but it's all good because I am still alive and kicking! I am trying my hardest to get set back in the real world but it's been hard. I miss my family so much though! here are some pictures!