We had a very good Christmas! We went to Maryland to visit my parents and siblings. We were planning on driving (11 hours) and then Jon's mom found us plane tickets! Thanks Cecilia!!!! This was the first Christmas the Premont Family had been together in 3 years. We had 2 additions this year (Jon & Jordan) Very fun! All 10 of us at my parents house. We all got along!! Hurray!
Jon got me a new camera, which I have been wanting for a while. I got Jon an IPhone! The presents I made for my Mom and Grandma did not arrive in time, so that was a little disappointing. Actually.... they still have not arrived...

We got back in town on Monday at 7:15am, and it was off to work for me. I did however leave all my camera equipment in MD so, as soon as my mom mails it to me I will upload all the Christmas fun for you to see!

Hope you all had a great Christmas, It was so fun being with family, spending time and traditions together and remember our Savior.

Can't Wait for New Years!!

Jon went out of town this weekend. He had a friend pass away and went up to Connecticut for the funeral. I stayed in TN for work.
Yesterday was our ward party. We (Jon & I) are on the activity committee and we threw a good party!! It was fun! Then after everything was cleaned up, I was off to the mall to finish Christmas shopping.

This year the kids on the Premont side drew names, I happened to find out about this ummm... Thursday. AWESOME! I apparently drew my 23 year old brother, David. Have you ever tried to shop for a 23 year old college student?? I asked him want me wanted and his response was " not a shirt " I asked him if he would like a gift card to a restaurant where he could take a date, his response " The last thing I want to spend my gift money on is a girl" Great, I'm out of ideas. I kept trying to get information out of him and it happen to be the BYU bowl game on. So I was not getting any information from him. I was very frustrated!!!! This was my ONLY day for shopping. It's back to work on Monday and then we leave for MD on Christmas eve. Have no worries, I happened to find him the perfect gift! We'll see how it goes over on Christmas day!

Feww I think all my shopping is done! Lets just hope everything else I ordered online will arrive before we leave on the 24th. I checked the status of my mom and grandma's gift and I don't think it will get here in time???!!!!

Merry Christmas!!

The Holidays are Upon us!

Yikes, it's been a busy two weeks for me. I've been busy with Holiday party for work, and just other stuff in general. When will I find time to do all the Christmas shopping???? This is my dilemma right now.

I'm ready for some holiday fun! It almost snowed here in Nashville last night. Right around 3pm yesterday I was in my office and heard the news that it was snowing. I ran to the front to see the white wonderment and to my awe what everyone was pointing out was NOT snow. It was thick rain. BOOO! I miss the snow right now! But to the South of Nashville the Franklin area there were pictures that did capture the real actual snow! Too bad I live a little north and missed it all. All the schools were canceled today. Why don't they cancel work?? We should get a law passed that when school is canceled so is work! Wouldn't that be grand!

Thanksgiving Weekend!

My parents and sister came into town Wednesday, which happen to be my dad's 50th birthday! Happy birthday dad. We went to Texas Road house to celebrate! Dad even road on the saddle to celebrate his big accomplishment!
Then, I made a YUMMY cake! I like to bake!

There is the Birthday Boy!

one of the fun things we did with the family was go see the lights and decorations at the Opryland Hotel. The hotel is general is HUGE! It was fun to walk around, See the water show. And just see all the lights and trees and get into the Christmas spirit!

My camera is not that great. I'm campaigning for a new camera!! WINK WINK!!

The family traveled back to Maryland on Sunday. It took them about 14 hours to get home. YUCK. It is normally an 11 hour trip.. YUCK! I hope we don't get into traffic like that when we travel to MD for Christmas. Cross your fingers!

I haven't blogged in a while. It's been busy at work and home. On friday of last week, my co-worker Shannon's dad passed away. I really don't like death (who does?). The funeral was today. I just can't imagine loosing anyone.

Oh a happier note! My parents and Jenney are coming into town on Wednesday. We are very excited. Our first house-guest!!! Jon stayed up last night and cleaned the house (little does he know I was planning on doing that today after work, but he just did it all for me!!!) I'm excited to see my Aunt and Uncle and cousins as well on Thursday!

My Dad turns 50 on Wednesday!!!! WOW, 50!! I am going to make a cake and put it on my new cake platter!!! very excited.

I'm still waiting for pictures of Becky's baby... so hurry up and post some!

That's all for now! Hopefully I'll post some pictures soon!

Lately!

First and foremost... Tonight is the CMA's. I had the opportunity to go stand in the standby line and possible get in. I turned it down because I have not been feeling too great, and I thought the possibility of getting in was pretty slim, and did want to stand in the rain and be disappointed. Well guess what...... my friends got in! That's right they have floor seats at the CMA's. But I'm nice and comfy in my PJ 's at home watching it. But it would of been cool to be there!

Ok, so Tennessee has been wonderful this time of year! It's pretty outside, the weather has been pretty mild! Jon and I went to Franklin on Saturday. They have a historic district that has fun shops and yummy food. I wanted to check it out and LOVED it. So when you all come visit I will take you to Franklin and we can go shopping and it will be so fun!!!

I thought this tree was cool! Downtown Franklin

Yes, That is Jon (he is going through a phase, and wants long hair)

This is our backyard! I love the trees, and ll the leaves on the ground!!!!

I want to go jump in them

We got an early Christmas present!! LOVE IT! (The rug)

Love

Today Jon brought me flowers when he came home for work! It made me smile!

Welome, Please do come in!

I love fall! It is so pretty in Nashville! I decorated our front porch this weekend, and I have to say it was fun!

It's been a busy couple of days. I told Jon on Sunday I needed monday off to rest from the weekend. Saturday we had our ward Trunk or Treat. Jon and I also worked during the day. Sunday was nice as alwasy. I did get a speeding ticket coming home from church :( they always get you in those small towns... grrr. But that evenng we had a Cafe Rio night!! YUM I miss cafe rio and I must say we did a good job!!!

Obsessed with Pillows

Lately I've been obsessed with pillows... and not just any pillows, Pillows I'VE made!

Thats pretty much all that is new.. work and PILLOWS! I'm running out of places to put pillows..umm what do do.. what to do???

Oh and tonight I did a party for a 40th wedding annivarsary! And I must say it was amazing! I did the flowers, I designed the cake and all the tables. The photographer (meg) is going to send me some of the professional pictures soon. So i'll post my fablous creations!! I love parties!

OH, and apparently my husband ordered somthing off TV last night. He claims he asked me but I was asleep on the couch. I woke up and all I remember was him asking me if he can buy something. So this morning I got the full story how he saw in imfromercial and wanted to buy it. So he called them up and ordered the product at like 1:00 in the morning. Let's just hope this does not become a habit.. ..

Fall Wedding!

Fall is here, and you know what that means..... FALL WEDDINGS. I'm in Heaven this time of year (well, at least the moments before my feet start hurting) Anyways.. Below is how I spent my Saturday! Oh, how I love the Fall southern weddings... ENJOY!

Ode to Lauren

Baby James is here! Hurray!!! Many of you know my dearest friend Lauren, she just moved to Mexico City with her husband for work. And... AND Friday she gave birth to her first baby, James Daniele Thorley! Congrats LAUREN I hope I get to meet him soon. I haven't even meet my first niece yet (Kaitlyn) this is very depressing to me. I hope you are recovering well, and can't wait to see more pictures!!!

Projects...Completed!

TADAA!!!! Look what i did!

Ok, so some of you may not be that impressed. But I did make this pillow this weekend. I finally found some time to sit down and make something! I love this fabric, and I now love my pillow!!! I have so many creative things floating around in my head... hopefully someday they will come out and I can show you!

The next item of business is a vote. You see, Jon has been wanting some art for our home. he found the below pieces and talked me into it. I would like to know your opinion... Do you like it????

Have a good day everyone! Happy blogging!

I found this picture online and it's my FAVORITE! Many of you know I love weddings and I love to PLAN weddings. This picture makes me SMILE!

Fall is here!

I love the change in seasons. Today as I drove to work it was brisk outside! The weatherman said it was only going to be 72 degrees today! I noticed the trees turning colors. I love the fall. It's the most wonderful time of year (besides Christmas).

Things have been sort of relaxed the last few days around our house. Jon finished painting the front room! Hurray!!! Everything is pretty much where it is supposed to be. Now we are slowly (very slowly) decorating. We actually make our first mortgage payment this week!!! WOW.

Work has been busy for both Jon & I. He did a recording session yesterday and is also working on a royalty session. October is a busy wedding month for us at work. So Happy Weddings it is!!

I was just called as the Relief Society Secetary last week. I'm in the learning process, but excited to serve in my calling! I've never had a calling in a presidency, so here we go!

Lauren is about to have her baby any day!!! I can't wait. I talked to her this afternoon and so far no baby... but soon.. I can feel it. Good Luck Lauren, for your sake I hope he comes tomorrow!

Thats the 411. Enjoy the Debate tonight!

Breakfast

What is this picture you may ask. Well this is the most wonderful thing in the world! You see, usually I get up for work and get ready and my husband is still sleeping away. I kiss him goodbye in bed. But not today. I woke up, jumped in the shower, got ready and when I came out to the kitchen Jon was waiting for me with breakfast all ready! The table was set, everything was on the table. It was sooooooooooooooo sweet! It totally made my day and I was in a great mood all day. Thank you Jon for breakfast, the Cheerios were delicious!

Out of Gas??

Sometimes we take things for granite, toothpaste, hot dogs and gas? On Friday a I was at work, just working away and went to an appointment, on my way home I noticed that I was close to empty. There are 3 gas stations right by my work so I thought I would stop there and fill up. I pulled into the gas station and there were bags on all the pumps. I scratched my head in confusion. I looked across the street and the gas price said $0, no one was there. They were out of gas. I figured I could make it home and fill up there. When I went into the office and told the girls they were confused. We soon found out there was a gas shortage in Nashville. We were stunned. So Naturally we called around and a gas station about a mile up had gas. We drove up there and filled up. They had a $40 limit. I called Jon and said he didn't know what was going on. He went to Costco to fill up, the lines were long, the price was outrageous.... WHAT WAS GOING ON. Weird, I know. That evening Gas was no where to be found. Police we're at stations monitoring people filling up? This was a crisis! Saturday morning we turned on CNN and they had a story about Nashville out of gas. They said it was all started from a rumor that there was a shortage, which caused EVERYONE to go fill up, and naturally gas stations were running out.

Today I had to fill up again (I drive a lot for work). And the first station was still out of gas, the second station, out of gas, the third station did have Gas. PHEWW!

WEIRD, I know! Hopefully Nashville will snap out of it!

SECONDLY: I cant find my cupcake cook book!!!!! This is very troubling to me. I looking in the cubbard with all the cookbooks and it's not there. I hope I come across it VERY soon! I miss it!

Jon is painting the extra room/ my sewing room/ my office/ baby room (one day.. ) right now! So i'm just blogging!

I have to say, I love blogging, I love that friends have found my blog and we can keep in touch! Blogging is the BEST!

Home Sweet Home

We finally got all our funiture! Hurarry!! It looks very good, and it feels like we have a home now. We have painted the bedroom, kitchen and living room. We are about to paint our two other rooms. We love our home, and cant wait to make memories here! Here is what we have down with the place so far! Many of you have been bugging me to post some pictures! Here you go!!

Our Front Room, I love my coaches!

Sofa Table

That book shelf took Jon 2 hours to build.. he kept putting things in backwards!! (hee hee, don't tell him I told you!)

I love my Yellow Kitchen!

Still waiting to hang things, That's why the clock is still on the counter.

This is the Main Bathroom.

We finally bought a dresser! After a year of Marriage!

This is our Master Bathroom!

I did not take pictures yet of the spare rooms, They are in no condition to be photographed. I totally forgot out the upstairs, We got a Piano!! It is soo pretty, its up in the "Studio" I'll clean the room up and show you all later!

Trip home to Maryland!

Jon & I went home for a week for Mary & Jordan's' Wedding. We had such a great time, and partied all night long! Here is our trip in pictures! Enjoy!

The Happy Couple
1 Year Anniversary!

Us Playing Downtown

Jimmy, Dad & Mom out to Ice Cream! LOVE Thomas Sweets!! YUM

Rock Band the Day before the wedding!

Jon at the Naval Academy

We are from Tennessee!

BASEBALL, is my FAVORITE!

Go O's

We had so much fun being in Maryland, and being with Family! It was the highlight of our Summer!

1st Year Anniversary!

Jon and I celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary on Sunday August 24th. We happened to be in Maryland for Marys wedding so it was nice to be in the same place we were married! We had a great day and spent it with family and friends (just like our wedding). Then we went downtown (D.C) and spent the evening there. We walked around Georgetown and went to the National Cathedral and to the bishops garden. I have pictures I will post tonight!

I love being married to Jon. We had a great first year and have accomplished a lot! As my sister said.. One year down ... Eternity to go!

I LOVE YOU JON!

Mary Gets Married This Weekend!

My Little Sister will be wed on Friday! I am excited because this gives us an excuse to go home to Maryland. There are so many people we get to see when were back home. Jon's Mom and Brother live out there, My family, my grandma will be there, The Hankees will be there, along with my Uncle Jimmy (who actually lives in Tennessee), My best friend Lauren! Hopefully I'll get to see Allie a friend from high school also!!!!

I have been a little occupied with moving in and getting everything unpacked. Since we don't have furniture yet, and we are in the process of painting still, everything is in piles in the rooms it will eventually go in. We did purchase some furniture and it will be in the middle on September. Pictures to come!

That's what is new in the Bullough House Hold! I can't wait to go to Maryland!!!!

Moved In.. Sort of!

YEAH! We did it! We closed on our home on Friday August 8th. Everything went pretty well. No hiccups during the signing. Jon had a slight heart attack when he found out they wouldn't take a personal check for our down payment. But that's a long boring story, so I'll spare everyone.
We got the keys to our home Friday evening and then went straight to Home Depot to buy paint. We painted our bedroom that evening with the help of an excellent friend MEG! We love Meg, she is a great painter and she is giggly at night time!
Saturday Morning at 7:15 the alarm goes off, and we worked all day long. We got up and went to pick up the rental truck, then I went to the house and met the carpet cleaning guy. Jon went back to the apartment to pack! And lots of packing he did!!! We had some help from our ward, which was fantastic! We got everything loaded up drove to the new house in Hendersonville (about 20 min. away) and we had help from our new ward members, I loved it!!!! Don't worry, we left a few odds and ends at our apartment that we figured we would just go get in our cars (the truck was all full). We stuffed both of our cars to the rim... I didn't think we would make it!
The day ended about 11:30 when all our stuff was in the garage. We set up our bed and crashed. I have never been so tired in my life. Except for the last time we moved and we packed up our POD in the middle of the night (i do not suggest this).

NOW, it's unpacking time!!! Hurray! I'll post pictures later, my camera did not have batteries... So we will have to capture our moving experience from now on.

Crazy Week

It's going to be a dozy! This week, We are busy with work, getting everything together in order to close on our house on Friday. Paint Friday night.. and then move on SATURDAY. It's going to be quite the week.

If anyone wants to come paint! Give me a call.....

My next post will be pictures of us moving in.. YIKES! We feel like such grown ups (scary)

Giant Cupcake!

CUPCAKES!

This was my first attempt making my Giant Cupcake! It took all day! Seriously ! But it was fun, My cousin Emily (she is 9) helped me make the cake batter from Scratch! It was not easy to frost, I'll have to keep practicing.....

Memory Lane!

Memorandum

I saw this on Caitlyn’s blog and thought I could use a little walk down Memory Lane!

1. Add a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses.
I can't wait to see what people remember!

Happy Birthday to ME!

Happy to announce that I am now.... 25!

YUM, Ice Cream Cake!

This was my surprise party! I love parities!!!

Last Thursday (July 17th) My mom celebrated giving birth to her 1st child 25 year ago!!! Crazy (not sure if it's crazy my mom has a child that old, or if me being that old is crazier) I had a great day! I woke up bright and earlier and even though I'm married and living away from my family i had to keep with the tradition of opening my presents first thing! My mom sent a few packages and I had a few cards that had come in the mail! My mom sent me a few shirts and a cup cake caring case! I can now travel (safely, mind you) Whit 24 cup cakes that will in no way be damaged or destroyed!!!! Along with the cutest cup cake making book ever! Then Jon being sneaky magically made a cute birthday card appear (while he was still in bed). I still don't know how he did it:) And then Jon whipped out from under the bed a bad from William Sonoma.... He got me a giant cup cake mold I have been wanting for a while!!!!! I guess this is the year of the cup cakes!!!

That Evening we went out to Sushi and then Jon drove me around Nashville for no apparent reason. Then later I found out he was stalling because he arranged for some friends to be at our apartment we we got home!!! So I had a mini surprise party waiting for me. It was fun to hang out with friends!!! Jon was very sweet to me on my birthday, I felt very special!

I had a great 24th year. Here is a mini year in review:

• Got Married
• Went to Mexico
• Jon Graduated from BYU
• Moved to Nashville
• Got a new Job
• Cut my hair!
• Bought a House! (haven't closed yet)

That's what I did in the last year. Can't Wait to see what the next year holds for me!!