FOURTH of JULY!

HAPPY FOURTH! I've been sad to hear on the news lately that this holiday is the "worst holiday of the year" and "shouldn't be celebrated because we should be looking towards the future instead"... I don't know why people feel that way, but I hope that people still look at the Fourth of July as a celebration of our nation!  Plus, who doesn't like a reason to watch parades, eat yummy food, and watch things explode?

Our day started off early (for us) with a parade at 10.  Yes, laugh as you may, but to be READY at 10- beauty cannot be rushed... ;)

Me, Kayla, and Kalei- I kind of feel left out because my name's not Kaylie, or something.

Colter, Josh, and Grant- taken from afar.  I kind of feel like they look like celebrities.  1) two of them are wearing hats (hiding from people) and 2) I may be biased because Josh is there and he's super good looking.

Here's some random pictures from the parade that probably not many people care about... but I think you'll get a better feel for Rexburg when you see these pictures.

 This is a giant shopping cart.  I probably shouldn't be advertising our local grocery store, Broulims, since their prices are reDONKulus.  But oh well, props for a cool float!

There were probably seven different floats, all with a dance team on them.  Who knew there were so many dance companies in Rexburg?!

Freebie Time.....

There were quite a few things thrown out to the crowd... otter pops, candy, t-shirts, kiwi loco (handed to me) and Colter's mini-sloppy joe.

I didn't have a picture with Josh and his freebie because he wasn't very adamant on receiving one.  Something you have to understand about Canadians is that they don't like freebies as much as Americans.  It's a fact.

I just have to show you how Mormon Rexburg is... there were three floats with the temple and a married couple.  Of course, I am a proponent of getting married in the temple- I just was a little thrown off because this would never happen in San Diego, haha!

 This old man was too cute not to put up.  There were several olden day tractors in the parade- Idaho loves them tractors!

One of the demolition derby cars- my favorite because 1) it says future elder (so Mormon) and 2) it has my lucky number on it! 18- birthday date, water polo number, and the day we were married.

 This girl, who PHOTOBOMBED.

And, last but certainly not least, a wonderful photo of us.  Josh is pulling off the "disturbed/confused" look while I sport the "Asian" look.

The parade lasted for over 2 hours... pretty crazy.  For the rest of the day, before going to Idaho Falls for the fireworks, we made our meals for dinner and then painted our nails (Me & Kayla- not Josh)!  I didn't get a picture of them, I'm kind of bummed... but they were of the Pinteresty type- without the perfection, of course (:

Once we were in Idaho Falls, we walked around and played games!  It was kind of fun to people watch, too.  There was a woman dressed up as the Statue of Liberty- it was intense!  No pictures of the people watching though ):

Here's the couples:

 Colter & Kayla

 Grant & Kalei

Me & Josh!  ...I can't ever get a normal picture with him.

Time for FIREWORKS!

I have more... but everyone knows what fireworks look like.

I hope this doesn't sound as a complaint- buuuuut, I was really really really really hoping for smiley face fireworks.  I was depending on those so bad, that when the finale came, I didn't even realize it.  I was like a little kid in a Disneyland line for a ride, later to have my hopes crushed when the music ended and people began to hurriedly pick up their chairs to beat the rush.  I can't explain the feeling, but I don't wish it on my worst enemy.

Other than that small detail, the day was great! (:

Josh's Birthday!

Well, as we all know, Josh's birthday was on the 2nd of this month and you all probably thought I was a not doing my duty as wife because I didn't post anything about the big day!  WRONG.

Since his birthday was on a Sunday, we went to dinner the night before to a new place that we've wanted to try out... The Hickory!

Here's some awesome pictures with our awesome friends.

Top Left: We ran into Seth and Jaya Jones!  ...They have no clue this picture is up. Muah ha ha.

Top Right: Brian and Brittney Tait

Bottom Left: Nathan and Shelbee Keller

Bottom Right: Pretty much the most attractive couple ever

You may wonder why there's more photos of Brittney, rather than Josh... it is called Musson Mayhem, right?  To answer this ever so prevalent inquiry- boys= don't like photos, girls= do like photos.  Plus, Brittney's so photogenic, I'd rather have her up there than me ;)

The photo that looks like Brittney is farting is actually her knocking over one of the pans on the wall.  The whole restaurant stopped and looked, no kidding.. it got really quiet.  They probably thought we were really immature- but we didn't mean to! Here's proof she knocked it over.

Let us finish off the night with a wonderful group photo:

For the remainder of the night we played games and no one had room for my tremendously amazing ice cream cake ):  It's okay, it lasted for the next couple weeks...




As for the next day, his ACTUAL birthday, he woke up to this basket of beauty:

So I know it's not much because:
1. Anyone can pick out someone's favorite candy/drink
2. I didn't get him anything original
3. He goes and finds something off amazon that he wants anyways

But to my defense (not like anyone's on the offense) Josh has been studying for the MCAT and has been buying monsters to stay awake every day!  So, I figured I would buy him something that he needed most at the time... CAFFEINE!  He takes the test this week... so wish him luck! (:

Aside from opening his present, I made his favorite breakfast (crepes with lots of chocolate) and we went off to church!  I prepared and perfectly executed our lesson, as another little present to him, then came home while I anxiously awaited for his surprise birthday party to start!

I was so awkward.  I forgot to give Brittney a few things for the party so I inconspicuously slid things into my purse like measuring cups, tongs, chips, and ketchup.  I pretty much knew Josh knew I was up to no good because I lied so many different times. It's definitely true when you tell a lie, they get so intertwined that you can't remember where you started! ): Josh said it's a good thing I can't lie.

Anyways, we headed to the park and all of his friends were there! I felt like a proud mama.  Enough talk- more pictures!

                                                                                                                                Photobombing at it's finest


At the end, we played a successful game of kickball.


Just the last thing I'd like to say... Not to be all sappy, but last year Josh and I were apart for our birthdays because he was in Yellowknife, Canada aka: the middle of nowhere, while I was home in San Diego, working.  It was such a blessing to celebrate his birthday, not only married, but together! Yay for birthday celebrations! 

That Moment When....

Holy cannoli, guys!  This semester is CRAZY.  Anybody else feel like 24 hours is not enough time in the day?  As we speak, I should be writing a paper.. but am I? No.  And I will not until the night before it is due.  Why?  Because documenting the Musson Family's life is too important to pass up!  

Anyways, this post is about that moment when you realize something, something occurs way to frequently, etc.  If that doesn't make sense, read on.. Hopefully it will be comprehensible by the end.

That moment when you write in Spanish, hoping you phrased what you're trying to say correctly, feeling proud of yourself, then your husband can't understand it.  Mixed feelings.

That moment when a doh doh bird (neighbor) living below you activates the fire alarm an hour before church when you still have to do your hair.  Evacuate?  Ain't nobody got time fo that!

That moment when you think you made your husband REALLY mad because he leaves the house without telling you.... then comes back with flowers (: well played Josh, well played.

That moment when you make deep fried oreos and your husband thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread.

That moment when you don't try to do your hair because it doesn't matter but it looks cooler than when you try to do it when it does matter.  Follow?

That moment when your husband's tired of bringing all the assignments you forget to class... so he gets you this.  So precious.

That moment when your friends in the backseat get caught making out..... Awkward.....

That moment when your BFF gets a salad at a buffet and you feel obligated to do so, as well.

That moment when your friend doesn't beat the high score so just to make sure, three people each take a shark and go at it.

That moment when you're paler than sin.  Just kidding, when you play the little claw game and realize there's such thing as individually wrapped jelly beans.  At least give me a good color, dangit!

That moment when your friends are so sexy you just don't know how to handle yourself.

 That moment when your husband doesn't like to finish the last tenth of the bottles.  So you feel obligated... to do nothing about it.

My Friends Are Old!

So, it feels weird to have friends that are already getting accepted to grad school.  I still feel like a freshman (until I'm around them, then I realize I've grown up (nothing wrong with freshmen)) but I have to face the music- I'M MARRIED!  Just kidding, that doesn't make me old.  Right about now I'm rambling, but the purpose of this post is to show you how COOL my friends up here at college are.

My friend, Brittney, has a husband.  His name is Brian.  They both call each other "B"- it's pretty cool.  But if anybody else were to call one of them "B" then everyone would be confused because they're BOTH "B".  So, it's just a little name they have for each other- just one of the manifestations of the love they have for each other.

Brittney threw a party for Brian for getting into ASU!  Here's the group:

I love how Brian looks like such a boss in this picture.  Speaking of boss, we called him "Master Tait" (his last name) all night- and I'm pretty sure the name has stuck since then.

I've been having a hard time figuring out how to display all the pictures from the night.  I guess we can just start with the 'zoomed in' pictures...

I don't really think these faces need an explanation- only that I couldn't find a photo that I look silly or bad in. So I picked a naturally beautiful photo of myself ;) ...jokes, of course.

The top left photo is of Brittney.  We played this game where you sit in a circle and try not to get "killed", essentially.  At the beginning of the game, cards are distributed, whoever gets the joker is the 'killer'.  They wink at people, thus killing them, trying not to get caught by those who are still alive.  It's pretty fun!  People's facial expressions were hilarious throughout the game, so I had to get my camera out.  I randomly started to take a picture of Brian, and right as I did, Brittney "died"! Isn't she a great actress?  She has the eye-roll down and EVERYTHING.  Made for an even better photo (:

Here's a few other photos from the rest of the night!  There were more people but I don't really know them and I think it would be weird to appear on someone's blog without them knowing... right? haha. Oh wait, I just realized I did a group photo at the beginning of the blog.  Awkward.  Well, maybe they'll thank me for the day they get famous because they're on here? Haha. That's funny.

As you may have noticed, Brian got into Arizona State University- go Master Tait!

Playin' Games.

I would feel guilty if I didn't share my passion for these games with you.  Being the social butterflies Josh and I are, we are always hanging out with the many friends we have. ;) And as much fun as it is hanging out and being cool, sometimes you need a little more excitement in your lives.  You know, for those winter nights (that should soon be non-existent).  

The Game of Things is a fun one for people that you know pretty well.  Basically, you pick a card, something along the lines of "something you would never say to your in-laws"... everybody writes down the FIRST thing that comes to mind.  One person (the person switches each round) reads off all of the answers, and the person who correctly guesses who's response was which answer the most, wins that round!  If my instructions don't make sense- feel free to look it up (:

As for Cards Against Humanity, it's basically like an adult version for Apples to Apples.  I've always liked Apples to Apples, but Cards Against Humanity is 100x better- in my opinion.  I feel like you get to be a little more creative in this game.  There are cards that have you play 2-3 of your hand to make a phrase and that's when things get spicy.  

(You may have to take out a few cards that you feel are 'inappropriate'.  You have been warned.)

SPORTS.

Unfortunately, the life of a student isn't TOO exciting... that is why I am having a hard time finding interesting material to put on this lovely blog!  Although I have an exciting spouse and friends, we still have to be responsible and "do work son."  Something that has brought a little excitement is being on an indoor soccer team (they call it futsal, here at BYU-I, don't ask) and now a dodgeball team!  Oh, and Josh was on a hockey team... of which I give him a hard time for because he didn't invite me to be on the team when I invited him to be on my futsal and dodgeball team ;)  Despite that little tidbit, I wish I could post a bunch of pictures of us in action, but that would require a professional photographer and we, unfortunately, do not have one.  But we DO have pictures from our last game!

For hockey, Josh had a bunch of Canadians on his team... so naturally... they won the league.  Maybe I'm a little biased towards Canadians though!  And although I could have taken pictures while I watched his games (because I WASN'T on the team...), an iphone can only take such quality, action shots.  But a victory picture will be enough, right?!

I think Josh is flexing in this picture.... 

Congrats, Snipers! Here is the shirt that Josh won.  I told him to get an XL because I want to sleep in it.  Apparently they don't make XL shirts for winners- that's a little stereotypical, don't you think?  Either way, Josh thinks it's embarrassing to wear them.  He's just too cool.  

FUTSAL.  

Our team was on the beginner league and we were the EPITOME of a beginner's team.  The first team we played whopped our butts.  The score was something along the lines of 11-3.  After that game they were moved up to the intermediate league because they obviously knew how to play soccer!  I realized, after playing a team that absolutely knew what they were doing and had tons of experience, that I have a big problem with teams that play down a league!  They were the type of people that like taking candy from a baby. I didn't know people actually felt satisfaction from playing other teams who have no clue what they're doing, later to win the league.  Really?! Sorry, I'm just venting at this point.  I hope somebody understands my frustrations though! haha.  

Anyways, our team got better each game we played- which made me super happy!  The next game we lost, but we won the next 5!  Then once we got to quarter finals we lost against a team that I was surprised that didn't get moved up to the intermediate league.  I mean, if you're doing bicycle shots and making them, doesn't that mean you're sort of not a beginner?  I don't know, maybe that's just my thought.  

Anyways, they were very pushy which made me very frustrated.  One kid ran into me and linked arms with me (maybe on accident) and kept on running.  Of course, at this point, I had no control and was stuck on him.  Before I knew it the the kid started yelling at me!  Full on YELLED.  Temper tantrum, more like it.  He said "GET OFF OF ME, STOP IT, STOP IT!" I couldn't help but chuckle.  I felt like 1. He was taking it wayyy too seriously 2. He was trying to pin the blame on me and 3. He was trying to get me a yellowcard!

I couldn't believe how dirty he was playing; and in a beginners league, at that.  So the ref stopped the game and started yelling at me!  As if I wasn't embarrassed enough by the kid's tantrum.  Then the ref yelled a little at him.  And although I know life is unfair, in the moment it's hard to remember this, so I was livid!  Of course, I didn't react to the ref, or else I would get in trouble... but I did call the guy a baby. I know, I know, real mature, Lacey.  I was honestly stupefied by his behavior though!  No one deserves to be called names, and it doesn't make the situation better, but maybe it made me feel a little better at the time.....? Confessions of a beginner soccer player.  

But I must brag a little bit.  The first time Josh let me use his shin guards, I was on FIRE! I felt invincible.  I owe all of my goals to those shin guards.  I made a goal! With my HEAD! On purpose!  Fake it till you make it, right?  It's worked for me so far.  I recommend it.

Here is a picture of us at our last game- we put up a good fight to the "not so beginner" team.  (I hope that doesn't come off too bitter :)

Because smiling is boring....

As for dodgeball, this story will remain to be continued.......

8.18.12

Since I started this blog as a new, fresh documentation of me and Josh's life together, I figured it would be great to start out with the most important day we've shared together- our wedding!!! I know this is kind of cheesy, but what girl doesn't like to talk about her wedding?  It's something we've been planning our entire LIVES.... Just kidding.  I mean, some girls like to talk about it with their moms, sisters, or friends; but it just never really came up in my family.  Anyways, I think I'll skip the mumble jumble and get down to the good stuff...  Picture Time!!!!

We were married in the beautiful San Diego Temple on August 18th, 2012.  It was so gorgeous that day!  I always love a cloudless sky (:

 

Our first debut as Mr. & Mrs. Musson... 

I can't think of a better place to celebrate!

Family, Family, & More Family!

Our Wonderful Bridal Party! 

Just a few pictures at the San Diego Temple, Balboa, and La Jolla... 

My three favorite places in San Diego!

Let the Party Begin!

The Details.

Dancing the Night Away....

Ta Ta for now! 

The End (:

Compliments to all of those who helped with our wedding and our wonderful photographer, Stefanie Zeltner!