Packing

Reasons why I hate packing:

1. It takes forever!

2. I get distracted very easily during the process

3. I never know what to bring

4. I always over pack

5. It takes forever!!!

6. I feel like I can't pack everything because what if I needed to use it the next day

7. I makes a mess.

8. Casey can get packed in about 10 mins while it takes me about 2 hours

9. I rather be spending some time with my husband doing something other than packing

10. It takes forever and I don't know why it takes me so long!

This is why I don't like packing and I wish I had magical powers so I could just wave my finger and everything would be packed and cleaned for me. Wouldn't that be so nice?! Yes, I believe so!

Time with the Parents

This past couple days I have been away from Salt Lake City. In the early morning of monday, I went to northern california to spend some time with my parents and also to go to my friend, Mackenzie Biringer's (Bezzant), Wedding.  I had a great time!

On Monday:
I arrived at the Oakland Airport around 9. Then I meet up with my mom and spend sometime with her. We went shopping and just looked around in Berkley. We then went home and dropped off my stuff then went back out shopping to find my mom a new purse. We found everything but a new purse. I then went to get my hair cut, by Shauna Holt. I totally love my new bangs and a trim! After I got my hair cut, I ran some errands for my mom and with my dad. It was great spending some time with my parents. I missed them so much and I wish I could spend more time with them. We then just hung out around the house and spent some time together!

On Tuesday:
I woke up and went to the oakland temple to see mackenzie get married! I am so glad that I was able to go. I would not want to miss it! It was great seeing her and her family and also some friends I haven't seen since graduation. After the ceremony, my mom and I went shopping at the mall. We found her a super cute purse and also some presents for people I still had to get presents for. We then we back home and got packed for the trip back to salt lake. My parents decided to come up to utah for christmas because none of the family was going to be going to california because we are all going in January when my brother, Alex, gets home.  (sidenote: he gets home on January 19 and will be talking in church on January 23rd at 11AM at the stake center in Livermore.) We got the car all packed and headed over to the reception. It was gorgeous! I loved it! It was great seeing people that I haven't seen since I moved to Livermore or graduation or my wedding reception. Mackenzie looked so happy and so did steve. After the reception we started to head to salt lake. There was suppose to be a big storm coming in so my parents wanted to get ahead of the store and get as far as we could before we got tired. We got to elko and stopped there to sleep for a while.

Here are some pictures of the wedding:

On Wednesday:
We finished the drive to the Salt Lake Valley! I got to be with Casey again! Casey cleaned our apartment and I was so happy! We went out to lunch with my parents and also our neighbor Justin Furnell. Then we went shopping. If you haven't noticed my mom and I love to go shopping together! My mom got some new shoes and also some gifts she needed to get for some family members while I got some new shoes as well (thanks casey and my mom for letting me get them!) and casey a present that he picked out and really wanted! We spent some more time with each other and then my parents left to go visit my mom's sister. Casey and I just relaxed in our apartment. When my parents got back Justin and Mitzi came over and chatted with us.

It was a great time. I love spending time with my parents. They have done so much for me and I wish I could do something for them to say thank you! I love them so much!

SHOUT OUT TO MOM AND DAD: THANKS FOR EVERYTHING!

On christmas eve, after Casey gets off work, we will be going to san diego for a couple days and spend some time with Casey's family. We are both excited for that. We love spending time with both of our families!

Dad's Poem: Reflections on the Christmas Season

My dad wrote a poem and sent it to my family. I decided to share it with you. It made me think about the whole meaning of this Christmas Season and what I want to make of it. Hope you enjoy!

Reflections on the Christmas Season
(2010)

Where have all the manger scenes gone?
Plenty of Santa, reindeer, and elves around

Where are all the angels, shepherds, and wise men?
Not spending their money in stores, on the web, or raising credit lines

Have you heard the Holiday Singer’s praise of gifts, money, or all kinds of cheer?
I am waiting to hear, once more, a Silent Night, where there’s nothing to fear

Despite those who made Christmas start in October this year
The King will be remembered, in the end that is clear

Christmas hymns will be sung by carolers dear

The babe of Bethlehem, front and center, bringing joy to the ear

Joseph and Mary’s story will be told, in so few words; there are the shepherds!
The night when the inn was full, the night the sky stood still, the bright star shining on the hay

The day that brought the birth of the Son, given to us, an eternal gift
The only gift we’ll ever need, a sacrifice from our Father above

The King of Kings, the bread of life, the living water, our Savior, our light
What gifts do we need, when we have been given the life of the Holy One?

Oh Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining, this is the day of our dear Savior’s birth.

-- Paul Theobald

What I Want to Do Before I Die..

My list of things I want to do before I die...

1. Have children

2. Go to Europe with Casey

3. Go to the church history sites in the U.S. and Europe

4. Go to every temple possible

5. Graduate from college

6. Start my own business for Interior Design

7. Learn Gutair

8. Build and design a home for my family

9. Go on a cruise to the Bahamas.

10. Be on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. [as a volunteer]

Finals Week equals I.N.S.A.N.I.T.Y but OVER!

Jessica, Nate, Tavis, & Kyra
@ the Salt Lake Temple Lights

Last week Casey and I had finals week. We were both packed with project, essays, and work (for casey). We both got everything done on time. Casey work pretty much everyday that week, and I was working on projects for interior design. Since we didn't have a life not much else got done. I wanted to die. On wednesday I was at school all day, came home around 10 and work on another project until 7:30 AM Thursday morning. I got 2 hours of sleep that day. I thought I was going to die. After work and school on Thursday, Casey and I felt that we had to do something but we had nothing to do. My sister, Jessica and her family came to Salt Lake City to come see my space planning model project. It was fun having her family here. We went out to dinner then walked around temple square and looked at the amazing christmas lights. It was a blast seeing them again!

To celebrate that fall semester is over we went to see tron on friday with Mitzi and Justin Furnell. Then on saturday we went out to sushi with them as well. Since I don't like fish or seafood, I didn't get any sushi but I did try some. I most admit that it wasn't too bad. But that was the ones that was deep fried and also the veggie rolls. We decided that when we go again I am going to get all you can eat sushi and just get the veggie rolls and maybe some deep fried ones. After we ate sushi, we came over to our apartment and played wii (band hero and just dance). Let's say that it was a fun night!

Since Fall semester is over and I don't have a job yet, but I am looking, I don't have much to do except for cleaning and just hanging out. Casey has been working a lot this past month because of the christmas season. I have been missing him a lot just because I feel that I don't get to see him as much, even though I do.

Now its BREAK! We are both excited to see our families and get to spend our first Christmas together as a married couple. I get to see my parents tomorrow because I am flying down there for my friend, Mackenzie Bezzant's, wedding. It is going to be nice to spend some time with my parents! Then on Christmas Eve after Casey gets off work we are starting to make our drive down to San Diego to spend Christmas with Casey's parents and family. We are both excited to spend some time away from work and school and with our family!

Remembrance of Our Wedding Day! 06.12.10

Our wedding day was amazing! Everything turned out to be just how it was we pictured it!

So the night before we had all of our family members that were in town (Sisters, Brothers, Parents, Grandparents, ect.) to the place where they were staying. It was great! The food was amazing and so was being with our new whole family! At the end of the night we gave the nieces and nephews a shovel and a bucket with their name on it. They loved them! Then we showed our lives slideshow. I would put it on here but everytime I try to upload it, it has an error so I don't know how to do it. (so if anyone would like to be so kind and tell me that would be just amazing! Thanks!)

(my amazing video would be placed here.)


THE WEDDING DAY!


So I could not sleep very well the night before because I was so excited that I was going to getting married to my best friend in the whole world in just less than 24 hours. I couldn't wait. Casey felt that same but he slept great!

My amazing hair!

AT THE THEOBALD'S PLACE: I got up about an hour or so before I actually had to. I am actually grateful I did. I spent the morning before everyone woke up talking to my parents. (sidenote: I love my parents soo much!) It was great just spending some time with my parents before the whole wedding day experience happened. It was time for me to get all beautified! Shauna Holt (young women leader) did my hair and it looked amazing! I loved it! It was what I have always wanted my hair to look like when I was getting married! She is amazing at hair, let me just say that. Thanks!! Sidney Schroeder (sister-in-law) did my make-up! It was great! And it stayed on the whole day! That never happens to me! Thanks girl! I then got dressed to go to the temple and made sure everything was in my bag that I needed.

Kissy Kissy!

On Our Way To The Temple!

While I was getting ready, Casey was at his parents house getting all spiffy (i don't know if that is a word but now it is!) It took him about 30 minutes. He then drove to where I was to pick me up to go to the temple before we got married there. We are both soo excited!

We then got married! and BAM!! I am not Joy Nicole Theobald I am Joy Nicole Schroeder with a husband while Casey is still Casey Schroeder but he now has a wife! And his wife is ME! :]

Right when we walked out of the temple! 

BAM WE'RE MARRIED!

We walked out of the temple and all of our family and friends were there. Even my brother, Alex, that was no his mission. Okay, he physically wasn't there but my parents got a cutout of him and that was there. But he is there in spirit! We then took pictures with everyone that came. And by the way, the temple was getting a "face-lifted" so there is scaffolding on the temple. But it was still amazing and beautiful. Casey and I wouldn't wish for anything else.! It reminds us how our marriage will always be under construction.
Here are some pictures.
(all these pictures are taken by Kelly Snyder)

We took amazing photos huh?! haha. After we took photos, we has a reception at Rocco's Garden. It was beautiful and super fun! I loved the bright colors! (well duh, that is why we decided on them) But they turned out great! We dance to "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" by Elton John. (sidenote: That was the first song we slowed dance to in the middle of a park, on a hill!)  Here are some pictures of our reception..

sidenote: It was Grandma Schroeder's Anniversary as well so we decided to give her flowers to celebrate with her!
She is sooo sweet! Love her!

It's our wedding we can do whatever we want.. So I wanted to lick the knife.! Deal with it!

sidenote: So the next day we went to Disneyland and when we got back to our hotel those magnets were gone! WHO WOULD WANT TO STEAL JUST MARRIED MAGNETS?!??? really people...!

 Thats our story of our wedding. There is much more but way to much to write about! But it was an amazing day and I wouldn't change a thing! We did have another reception up in northern California, we did take some pictures up there (those might come later). Everything turned out wonderful! Thanks for everyone who made it an amazing day! I wouldn't change a thing. I also wouldn't want to be with anyone else! I love Casey Daniel Schroeder!