Crazy Cat Lady

My sister Jessica has always been crazy in-love with animals. She always wanted to be a vet, to help with animals like horses, cats, dogs, you name it. Growing up we've had a variety of pets mostly cats and dogs, the usual, but no matter what point in our life we were at or where we lived we were surrounded by pets. Horses, sheep, cats, hermit crabs, turtles, fish, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, and about a bazillion different breeds of dogs.

Now that she is married and out living her own life she was able to buy a couple pets of her own. I wouldn't quite call her a "crazy cat lady" but we all know that's where she is headed, haha (love ya, Jess)

The other day I was over at her house with my fancy-pants camera waiting to go on a dinner-date with her, my brother-in-law, and my boyfriend so I was messing around and snapped a few pictures.

This little guy's name is Ace. He is cute, but annoying. Definitely a "little brother" type personality. He likes to paw at your toes and he loves his mommy Jessica :) He is fun to play with, and apparently loves to get his picture taken.

Meet Jynx (she is totally my favorite) she is a little on the chubby side, has a sassy-pants kind of attitude, and loves me :) She is always sleepy or lazy and loves to cuddle.

I'm definitely not a cat person, but I do like these cats. (Clarification, I don't want a cat and I don't really like cats, I just like when other people have them, haha)

So when Jessica is 95 years old she will be surrounded by 10.. 20... maybe 30 different cats. Me on the other hand will be the crazy dog-lady that lives next door.

We currently have two dogs at home. A boxer named Duke (who I've introduced before) and a miniature dachshund named Tootsie.

Duke is my brothers pup (not really a pup anymore) that thinks he is a human. He gets upset that he cant do human things and it is really funny to watch. He loves my little brother Garret and is just overall a doofus, a really really cute doofus.

Tootsie is my dog and is seriously the funniest thing ever. Not only is she a wiener dog (which makes her inherently funny) but she just acts so dumb all the time. She is definitely not the smartest crayon in the box but I love her!

Funny thing is her body shape is really convenient. For example, If I am wearing a hoodie with a kangaroo type pocket she will weasel her way in it and just sit there. Head poking out one end, behind poking out of the other. Gotta love her.

My family loves animals, we always have. We grew up around them and they've just stuck. I'm gonna miss them along with my family when I leave for Ecuador!

Have a nice night everyone, sorry for the random posting!

XOXO, Megan

I'm BAAAACK

I'm back in Minnesota and just in time for great weather *insert sarcasm here*
Seriously though... It's been freezing! Literally! I think the lowest it has been these past couple weeks is -27 degrees Fahrenheit without counting in windchill. WITH windchill it was -52 degrees Fahrenheit. HOLY CRAP. It's ridiculous! That is FIFTY-TWO degrees BELOW ZERO. It's hard to comprehend.

I wouldn't believe it myself if I hadn't lived through it. Definitely saving this story for my future grandchildren.

...Now that I am done with my rant I'll give you guys an update.

-Christmas was fantastic, but like every year it came and went to fast.
-Me and my mom have been crafting and making super fun cards in our spare time.
-I'm trying to decide on a mission date.
-Tomorrow I'm going job hunting, wish me luck? I'll keep ya posted on what happens.
-I've been taking TONS of pictures lately. (My boyfriends family, a family in our ward, my friends wedding reception, and I've got another family asking about it.) Its super fun! I'm not a professional by any means but I really do love doing it.

Sorry this post is short and super lame, but I just wanted to give a little update and let you know I'm home and loving it!

          Freezing with Family,
                                   -Megan

Fa-La-La-La-La'ing in Love with Winter

Hey guys! It's officially winter, and you know what that means! CHRISTMAS TIME. This is my favorite time of year. Hot cocoa, candy canes, presents, family, lights, sales, nativity, decorations, and Christmas music (I started that last one a couple weeks ago.... guilty as charged.)

This weekend I got into the Christmas spirit by heading out to temple square to see the lights with my man! It was SO much fun! When I came back home to Idaho my apartment was all decked out with decorations, Santa baby is playing on the radio, Christmas hymns in church, big sales in stores.... I cant help but feel it.

I've been infected by the Christmas bug. 

So now combining Christmas fever with my love for making lists I decided to make a "Holiday Bucket-List"

1. Make homemade Hot-Chocolate
2. Do at least ONE Pinterest-decoration idea
3. Make a snowman
4. Have a snowball fight (and win)
5. Go sledding
6. Fall asleep by the fire
7. Make a "Christmas playlist"
8. Wear an ugly Christmas sweater
9. Make a gingerbread house
10. Make snow angels! 
11. Drink LOADS of eggnog (non-alcoholic of course)
12. Make gingerbread men FOR my gingerbread house
13. Make gingerbread women FOR my gingerbread men
14. Go frolicking in the snow 
15. Hot tubbing/rolling in the snow (This is one of those "You know you're from Minnesota IF....")
16. Catch snowflakes on my tongue
17. Listen to ALL of the Elvis Presley Christmas songs EVER
18. Watch "It's a Wonderful Life" 
19. Spend way too much time on ABC Family
20. Spend as MUCH time with loved ones as I can :)

What are YOUR Christmas plans this year????

Talk to ya next time!

-A Christmas-Crazy named Megan

My man :) Such a sweetie :)

Temple

(Don't know what that is? Check out www.mormon.org for more info)

Nativity

Remember that CHRIST should always be a part of Christmas.

Merry (almost) Christmas!

PS........ It just started snowing.

Late-Night Pizza (Experiences of a college student)

Hello everyone,

Just sitting here on a random Friday night with nothing going on so I thought I'd make a quick post. College life is pretty much what everyone says it is. In simple terms I'd say it's tiring, stressful, exciting, busy, fun, crazy, overall it is an adventure. Here are some random things that have gone on the past two semesters to explain what I mean:

1. Late/early trips to Denny's!

This summer me and my friends would randomly find ourselves hungry around one in the morning so we would think to ourselves "Why not?" It taught me that pancakes taste good at ANY time.

2. Movie Marathons

No joke, I do not think me or my roommate Emily have ever seen so many movies in this short of a time span in our entire lives. From Disney to romance we have pretty much watched it all!

3. Homework Binges

Okay... I know this isn't a GOOD thing but its impressive nonetheless. Lets just say sometimes I let procrastination get the best of me so there are some days where it is non-stop cramming.

4. Creative shopping

This one is funny yet sad. What I mean by it is obviously, being a college kid, I am broke. This however, gives me the opportunity to get creative with planning meals and grocery shopping all the while paying for gas!

5. Weird Sleep Schedule

Late nights early mornings, early nights, late mornings! With different classes throughout the week my sleep is never really "scheduled" sometimes I sleep in some days I get up early!

(lets just say, on the early days I do NOT look cute)

6. Roomies

My roommate as you guys know is my friend Emily Briggs and its been great! We are both stubborn as heck and always driving each other nuts but I wouldn't trade her for anyone! Having a roommate is like having a sleepover with your best friend every night!

College has been great and definitely a new experience. There are some things that suck but even the cons help me learn and grow as a person! I love college and I love the experiences it has brought me!

-Tired of laundry, homework, and ramen but loving it all the same!

XOXO- a student named Megan

One sheep... Two sheep..... Three sheep....

I. Can't. Relax.
I've spent all day in the car and I just cannot shut my brain off.... So don't mind me while I spill all the contents of my brain in order to catch some shut eye.

I hate school (Ha! You guys haven't heard that from me before- psh!) but really... I ain't in need of no educasion. I speak good! ....... FYI... I'm totally kidding. Haha I know how to spell education ;) and in all honesty I love learning! Don't believe me? Ask my family! I know a whole crap-ton of random facts like, it takes giraffes approximately a half hour to throw up haha, and I enjoy learning new things! It's just ...well.... I'm stubborn! And ready to be in college! (Not ready to leave family) but I feel like I should have graduated last year with my sister.

...now that that rant is over... Haha :)

I am so ready for Christmas :)
I love the lights, the snow, the traditions, the food, and I love my Savior Jesus Christ! So what a perfect holiday!

Speaking of traditions my family does this thing where we put everyone's name in a bowl and each pick one out, whoever we draw out is the person we buy a gift for. This year I got my baby sister Savannah (not really a baby any more but she will forever have that title) and funny thing is she got me too! This weekend we were walking around some shops in Duluth and she would secretly (but very obviously) follow me around and every time I would stop and look at something or pick something up and then put it back and move on she'd "go in for the kill." She would walk over pick it up and ask mom if she could buy it- she is so cute :) (I'll probably put a pic of her in later)

I've yet to find her something. But all is well. :)

Better get to bed now. Once again sorry for the random/ boring post. I'll get better! Goodnight!
-Meg

3 & 1/2 months until Europe :)

Hello :)

Hey guys! My oh my. I have so much going on right now this post could be one of the longest/stressful/confusing posts I ever write (Er...type?) BUT Guess what? I don't wanna do that haha so I'm going to be lazy and tell you about something completely different! So here it is........

I am one of the dorkiest (Is that a word?) people you will ever meet. Here's why.....

1. I enjoy reading, haha like... a lot. I am currently reading a book about mummies. :)
2. I love anything/everything Marvel. For Christmas I want all of the Marvel hero movies that lead up to The Avengers (Which by the way is now in my top 10 favorite movies of all time)
3. This summer, me and my mom worked out together, and I actually liked it. Woohoo! Go moms! Haha
4. I am a Disney movie junky. Hardcore.
5. I have a blog..  that's at least 35 nerd points
6. I like lists :) Don't believe me? Look at what I'm doing right now O.o
7. For fun, me and my boyfriend Cameron quote Disney movies. 
8. I like old things :) I don't know why.. I just find them interesting.
9. When I was younger I collected rocks (Nerdy part is.. I still have them)
10. I LOVE T-shirts. Haha I dress for comfort and occasionally dress it up a little bit (Which drives my sister Jess, the beautician, a bit bonkers every now and then i'm sure) 

I could keep going...but I am tired and have Seminary in the morning. So adios amigos! 

-Megan

 P.s. Remember this guy???

He's gotten so big! I love ya Duke but you sure are a pain sometimes. Good thing he's cute!

Cooking!

Hey guys :) So tomorrow I am super excited because I am trying a new recipe! Yaaaaaaay, I love cooking/baking and this one seems like a lot of fun. Lemon-cake cupcake with blackberry and raspberry butter creme frosting! Yum! Sounds like a nice fresh dessert for summertime :)  I hope mine turn out like the picture...ha....We'll see! I'll let you guys know!


-Meg


P.s. Wish me luck?

Duke Update

Hey everyone :) just a little update on our little puppy Duke (Well...not so little) I posted about him awhile back, he was just tiny then though. Now he is a 30 pound, crazy, adorable, dog and we love him :) He is a little hyper sometimes but that's okay cause it's funny.


-Megan
P.S. He's the one on the left not the right.

What not to do at a stoplight, and such.

Hello :) Today's post is a little random.... Haha I want to share some life or death advice with all of you. Some, pertinent information for your everyday life.

1. First off you should always leave the Disco before dawn.
2. Silence is Golden, but duct tape is Silver ;)
3. Therapy is expensive, but bubble wrap is cheap...Your choice.
4. Eat it, Don't tweet it.
5. Once you turn 60 don't pass a bathroom and never trust a fart!
6. Don't sneeze when you are pregnant and have to pee.
7. Correct punctuation is crucial. Example: "Let's Eat, Grandpa" vs. "Let's Eat Grandpa"
8. The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
9. Get hurt? No band-aids? Rub some dirt on it!
10. Stop drinking Haterade (Hehe get it...Gatorade...But with Hate. Don't get it? Okay... Never mind.)
11. Take a chill pill
12. What not to do at a stoplight: Email, text, change clothes, put on makeup, write a poem, finger paint, make a sandwich, use the restroom, watch a movie, Go-Go dance, play COD, go fishing, .... and for those of you not catching the reference...it's Spongebob.

Obviously this isn't my most serious advice, but I hope it made your day just a little bit better. :) 


Annnnnnnnnnd *Insert random photo here*

Seeya!

 -Megan

Summer Homework

......Well usually my post are pretty positive.... but I just need to vent a little bit about school. Some of you might be thinking "School? It's summer...Why is she mad about school?" BUT me being the dummy that I am, decided to sign up for two AP classes, and now I am responsible for AP summer homework. Two (really old) books, essay questions/packet....Yay. Trip to the library is now on my to-do list. Seeya

(A venting blogger)
-Megan

Gettin Old

JESSICA GRADUATED! :) Woooohoooo! My big sister is FINALLY out of Highschool and moving on to big things :) This post is a little late but I wanted to share a little because I think it's exciting. She is the first one out of us five kids to graduate and it was really fun to see. The ceremony was actually (Super) boring but when it was over we took some quick pictures then headed to dinner. Congradulations! I love my big sis and can't wait to see what happens next!!

-Meg

P.s. These pics were too cute not to put in here ;)

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY

• Cameron- Hehe :)
• My Family
• Corndogs- Face it...They are delicious
• Footsie Pajamas
• Cool socks
• My Momma- She's the best
• Baking- Especially cakes
• EATING the cakes I make
• Eating in general
• Love stories- Not a big secret anymore, Lol
• Books :)
• Marvel
• Saturday Cartoons
• Tortillas
• Church- Its the best :)
• The Cooking channel- Watchin with my Momma and Daddy
• Blogging ;)
• Scriptures- Love em ;)
• Temple- I'm going there someday.. :)
• Dogs- Duke and Tootsie
• Blankets!- Without them I would probably die.
• Laughing- I do this a lot
• Working out- "I-I-I I WORK OUT..I'm sexy and I know it."
• Guitar and Singing
• Super bowl commercials
• Singing in the shower
• Giraffes and Flamingos :)
• French Fries
• Grilled Cheese
• EFY- :) :) :)
• My sister Jessica :)

THINGS THAT I HATE

• Swimsuit shopping
• Dress shopping
• Just plain shopping- Lets be honest...It's not that fun.
• Commericals on the radio
• Medicine- especially the grape kind
• Doctors-.......Never.
• School- Obvious
• AP Human Geography
• Health Class- No explanation needed.
• Gym Class
• Humidity- Big hair, not a fan.
• Feet- Yuck.
• Bikinnis- Also yuck.
• Getting sand in the Swimsuit-..........O.o
• Cats
• Secondhand Smoke
• Sunburns- This happens way too much
• Misquitos
• Alarm Clocks- Thank Seminary for this one
• Getting my picture taken
• Licorice- It tastes like chapstick
• Logarithms
• Quadratic formula- Easy but it takes too long.
• Stress
• Yelling
• Headaches
• Peas- Not now not ever, will I like those nasty things
• DRAMA- Girls can be weird
• Public Restrooms
• Hair cuts
• The "F" word- Fishsticks? Farts? Freckles? Haha...Just kidding.. You know what I meant.

Breakfast Before Bedtime!

Hola! :) Guess what? IT'S ALMOST SPRING BREAK! One. Day. Left. I am SO excited! haha (Can you tell?)

Anywho, as of right now I am sitting on my purple rug in my bedroom eating bacon. :) I love bacon, haha. But thats besides the point. The thing I wanna point out is that it is 8:42 PM right now and I am eating breakfast. Complete with hashbrowns, sausage, eggs, and bacon. The only thing is they were left overs so I had to heat them in the microwave, and me being the genius that I am completely killed them. I put them in waaaay to long so everything is like a nuclear brick. Have you ever tried eating a brick?? If not, it is NOT pleasant. And if you have, you have bigger issues....but whatever who cares about losing acouple teeth .... I'll live ;)

-Meg
P.s. Breakfast food tastes better when you eat it for dinner. Try it.

Amen.

Stresses and dresses!

My oh my, one word: Prom. It confuses me the way some girls approach this. They are more like wild animals crouched down in attack mode ready to pounce at the first boy, dress, shoes, makeup (even underwear) that they need to make their night perfect. I myself, am excited (SO EXCITED) however dreading the quickly approaching need for a dress. I'm preparing myself for the dangerous activity of hunting for something to wear. Some girls are talented in this activity, they may even enjoy it! On the other hand theres me, going from store to store only to face the dangers ahead of me. Squeezing into dresses that don't come in my size, becoming entangled in the confusing contraptions with more straps than most parachutes, and suficating myself in the many layers of dresses I try on, all in hopes to find "The one." Wish me luck? Untill next time, seeya then.

                -Megan

Blog #1: I feel so Accomplished!

Well hello there, Haha welcome to my blog page! I'm the kind of person that likes to try new things and this is new for me! I'm gonna try to blog acouple times a week (Keep your fingers crossed), and just tell you all the strange, happy, sad, exciting, dumb, and random happenings in my life. :) So untill I have something interesting to post, see ya next time.
      -Meg