So... I got tagged by my friend Jen and since I actually have a little time right now I am going to follow through!

8 favorite TV shows

1. The Biggest Loser- The best show on TV by far, I think Jordan and I get teary eyed every episode!
2. The Amazing Race- I'm thinking Jordan and I should try and get on the show in the near future.
3. Iron Chef America- I love cooking shows and I am competitive what a wonderful combination!
4. The Utah Jazz- What TV show beats a good Jazz game (besides the Biggest Loser of coarse)?
5. The Office-
6. Anything on Food Network- What can I say I love food and cooking!
7. Chargers of Packers games
8. The Bachelor- Don't watch it that often but I do enjoy the show on occasion mostly because Jordan can't stop commenting on how lame it is!

8 things I did yesterday

1. studied! Probably a total of 12 hours, not a super exciting day.
2. Ate green pancakes Jordan made for St. Patricks Day
3. Washed our sheets
4. Played Frisbee at the park
5. Studied more with Crystal
6. Shaved my legs, its had been a while!
7. Took a test
8. Oh yeah, did I mention that I studied all freaking day!!!

8 favorite restaurants

1. Red Butte Cafe-
2. Cafe Rio
3. AJ's deluxe French toast- its my dad but its the best breakfast i've had
3. Firehouse Pizza
4. Claim Jumper
5. Market Street
6. Ruths Diner- breakfast biscuits
7. Maverick frozen yogurt- I know its a gas station but it such a good treat!
8. Le Nonnie

8 things I wish for

1. Jordan to get in to Loma Lindas PA program this next year!
2. A cure for diabetes
3. Less studying
4. To Live close to family
5. To be able to surf well, or at all!
6. A shower and sink that would drain at a normal speed
7. To be more flexible
8. A road bike

8 things I am looking forward to

1. going to SLC on Tuesday to be with family and friends!
2. Jordans birthday tomorrow, 26? Crazy!
3. Spring break even though it started today
4. Skiing in Utah
5. Getting a dog someday
6. The McQueens summer trip to Newport
7. Christmas
8. getting done with school!

Get pumped in '09!!!

We were able to go to SLC for Christmas and see family and friends and shred some much missed POW. We had a blast and the trip felt way to short. It was so fun to see everyone, especially our two new nephews. However, we aren't having to hard of a time getting used to this SoCal weather. The last two weeks the temps. have been in the mid 80's. We are surfing, biking, playing green-ball(tennis), longboarding, and walking the line. One of my favorite times of the year is early fall when the leaves are just beginning to fall and the weather is warm with a "crispness" to the air. That is exactly how I would describe the weather right now. Sierra got the Wavestorm for Christmas and let me tell you..... She has been a fiend! I can't tell you how much more fun surfing is, when you look back in shore and you see her paddiling back out to the lineup with a huge grin on her face. It is also so fun to hear her squeal with giddiness when she see's a dolphin fin or a seal pop his head up nearby us. We are looking foward to more fun times and if any of you are coming to Socal soon make sure to give us a call. We would love to see you.

Life Is Good!

Many things are good in my life right now. Yesterday I took my last of 7 finals, YEAH! I have a 3 week break from studying to enjoy the life I once had. Honestly I really really love school but it will be nice to have a bit of a break. Another great thing in my life is that my sister is in the hospital right now about to give birth to her first baby and my parents first grand kid! I am so excited! I get to fly home tomorrow and see the little guy and hang out with my family and friends for 2 weeks. Something else that I am really stoked about right now is the fact the "cutie" little Clementine oranges are growing like mad at our house right now. Jordan and I head out to the tree all the time because they are so delicious and also free! While I am talking about the great things in my life I have to mention Jordan! He is so freaking awesome. I can't think of one thing about him that I don't absolutely love! It has been such a fun adventure to be here in California with him. The Christmas parties have begun we had Jordan's work party Wednesday, my PA class party last night and tonight we have a party with some ward friends. It is so strange to be celebrating Christmas in 80 degree weather!

A Quiver of Events

Sasha, Taylor, Tyler, and Madi all came to visit us! It was a sweet weekend and we had tons of fun.

Halloween is coming and we've already dressed up as Pirates. We'll see what our costumes are when Halloween is here.

This was Sierra's White Jacket Ceremony. She took the PA oath and recieved her white jacket. I'm so proud of Sierra and she is already off to a great start in school. She is going to be an amazing PA.

Red Bull Rampage was epic. Tiff you are a beast! Two weeks after riding 8 miles on a trail, spending all day out in the Utah desert sun, and mud boggin' the FJ all by yourself you are pushing Oli out!

OFF ROUTE!!!!!

Singing, Surfing, and Snake hunting.

I finally got a job at the hospital here and I'm completely stoked. I'm a Radiation Tech. Assistant where we give proton therapy treatment to cancer patients. It is the job that I wanted and Sierra and I know that we were blessed. Sierra has started school and she is already studying each night. PA school is going to be really hard, but I know she will do a great job. Just to give you a little perception on what she will be going through... Med school students have around 32-36 credits a year, which is extremely hard. PA students have around 72 credits in a year!

School hasn't kept us from having our fun. We went to Newport again and tried to get our surf on. Then last night I went snake hunting with my neighbor and some friends. These guys are a little eccentric. Carl is the mad snake hunter of the group. He was grabbing this huge pissed off rattlesnake with his bare hands and playing around with it. He wanted to keep it so that meant that I was going to ride home with it right next to me while it was moving around and hissing in the pillow case.

This video is outside our house. Our neighbor sits outside her house and belts her little heart out. It is so funny and sometimes she really gets into it.

Another great week

Our adventures continue at our new home in Cali. This week has been a lot of fun for Jordan and I. Since we have moved here I think we have played tennis at least once everyday. Jordan said to me today that I am actually fun to play with now, which must mean that at one point in time that was not the case! Needless to say I think my tennis skills are improving and we are having a lot of great matches. We also found a disk golf course only a few miles from our house at a pretty park. On Wednesday we went to Newport Beach for the day. It was our second trip to the beach and we are yet to hit any major traffic which is encouraging. The drive took a total of 45 minutes both times we have gone which is awesome. We swam in the ocean and body surfed a little and Jordan dreamed of the day when he will have a surf board! (Which may be a while seeing as the search for a good job here has been a bit of a challenge!) Last week at church a we heard about some mt. biking trails in the hills only a few miles from our house. This morning we biked over to check them out. Its definately not the Wasatch but there were trails going all over the place, and Jordan spotted a few jumps. It was a bit sandy but still really fun, we're thinking it will be pretty sweat when winter comes. Tonight we had our first visitors since our parents came deliving our things. My friend Christine and her future husband, Paul drove down from Santa Barbara tonight to check out our new pad. We had dinner and chatted and we loved it! Thanks Christine and Paul for making the trek down here you made our night! Jordan is still out on the search for a job. That has probably been the most frustrating issue we have had since we moved. We are excited though because he has an interview on Tuesday at the hospital here to be a radiation therapy assistant. Its the one job he has applied to that he wants most so we are praying for that! He did also have an interview at washington mutual last week. We've had to get creative in the job search. On Tuesday I have my PA program orientation and then the next Monday school starts and the jouney begins! We love our little place, we have a great ward, and we have eachother. Life is good! We do miss everyone at home though.

And more Pictures

Our king size with a whole foot on the side of the bed.


It's been at least this hot everyday since we've been here. This is in the shade!!!!