Update...we bought our first home!

So I thought I would blog since it has been since the 80’s. Seriously, life has been very crazy and blogging sometimes gets the back burner, but I read everything that goes on with all your lives so I thought it would be fair to post about mine. Many of you know that my sister was pregnant and expecting a baby this December but unfortunately Cristal delivered Avabella too early on August 14th and she passed away a couple weeks following on Sunday morning. My sister is my best friend and I had a hard time dealing with the pain but even more so not knowing what to tell her and the pain and suffering her and my brother-in-law have to deal with. My sister moved back from Vegas to Utah so that is a plus for me. I get to see her and my cute nephew, who by the way is a little monster but always fun to listen too. He is certainly a crack up. Listen to him for five minutes he’ll have you busting a gut! On a brighter note, Matt and I just bought a home and this is the second week we have been in it. We bought a beautiful home over in West Jordan on the West side of Bacchus. We love the house and we are very excited to finally have our home. After months of searching I found this home and we fell in love with it on the first day. I guess you just know. The house is a rambler and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms upstairs. The basement is not finished yet but is already framed and it will hold another two or three bedrooms and one bathroom and a family room. Matt thinks this will be his “man domain” I think he is crazy!!! LOL Here are some pictures of our home. I have not yet got around to decorating but you can see a few pics.

Starting on our Degrees!

I work at DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management. As part of the benefits we get free tuition to go to school for both me and Matt. So here we are getting ready to start our programs. Matt has never been to college before, but has been great at getting everything ready for him to start. He has been taking the assessments and following up with, me, his advisor! Matt will start July 6, 2009 to go to school for an Associate’s degree in Accounting. I am very excited for him! I know he is excited and his dad would be very proud of him.


As for me I am starting my Master’s degree on July 6, 2009 as well. I am excited and nervous. I really would love to pursue a Master’s in Education and probably will still go that route, but you can’t beat free! So, I have decided to do the MBA program with an emphasis in Human Resource Management.
Wish us luck on this new adventure!!!

Graduation Ceremony May 8th.

I officially graduated in December, but I was able to walk with all my friends from school. It made it feel more real! I had an amazing day. My parents had a BBQ for me and we had tons of people over for drinks and food. I am so proud of all my friends.

Manuel P Vigil

I started a new job at the University of DeVry on April 13th. That same week on Wednesday April 15th Matt’s dad passed away. I was getting ready for work and Matt’s mom called and said that there was something wrong with dad and hung up the phone. Matt hurried and left the house to go to his mom’s and I went to work, since it was my first week. I later received a call when I got to work from my sister in law, Monica, telling me that Manuel wasn’t breathing and that I needed to come to the hospital. So I left work, and drove straight over there. My father in law passed away from a massive heart attack. It has been extremely hard on Matt. Each day has gotten better, but I could never imagine losing my parents. I just wanted to tell everyone thanks for all your support and kindness during this time. I feel so bad for Mama Pat, Matt’s mom, she and Manuel were attached at the hip. Anyways, if anything Manuel’s death only brought us closer as a family.
Home: Kearns, Utah
Death Date: April 15, 2009
Birthdate: December 16, 1940
Place Of Birth: Center, Colorado
Service Information: Monday, April 20, 2009 1:30 PM
Service Location: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Manuel P. Vigil
12/16/40 – 4/15/09

Kearns – Manuel P. Vigil passed away suddenly on April 15th, 2009. He was born on December 16th, 1940 in Center, CO to Sam and Annie Vigil. He married Patricia Zavala on June 12th, 1965.

He served in the Air Force and retired from Tooele Army Depot. Manuel coached baseball, basketball and football for many years.

He loved the Indianapolis Colts and Elvis.

Manuel is survived by his wife, Patricia; children Ana (Baron) Knighton, Monica (Donny) Biorge, Angie (Jon) Zavala-Blumhagen, JR (Geri) Vigil, Matt (Sarah) Vigil; 10 grandchildren; sister Mary Jo Flores; brother William Vigil; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters.

A vigil will be held on Sunday, April 19th from 6 to 8 PM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4501 West 5215 South, Kearns.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 20th at 1:30 PM also at the church. Interment to follow at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Rd, West Jordan.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis, has left the building.”

A good day!

Today has been a really good one, work went by fast, I went shopping with Matt to buy our friend Tori and Beth a baby gift,bought Miley some toys and a new collar.
relaxed at my folks and starting reading Twilight.

Matt also got a job. YAH! I plan to go to Wendover...:)Once we start making some mula.

I really love the book Twilight. I started reading it today, I know I am way behind everyone else, but I never have time. If anyone has read it, let me know? How did it compare to the movie? My sister has read them and she tells me about all the books. I am weird like that, most people don't want to know what happens but I just have to know before I spend time reading it. Matt and I lay in bed and listen to my sister tell us about the differnt books. It's like she is my own personal story teller. Matt and I are excited to get the next part of the book tonight and listen to Cristal. As soon as I post this, that is what we plan to do.

On Monday Matt and I bought an excercise bike. We were excited and brought it into the apartment to put it together. We opened the box and there were a million pieces to it. We looked at each other like man it's already 11:00pm and we want to put this together...Anyways, we ended up assembling it that same night. I am proud to say that we did a fine job and that it didn't break when we used it! Atleast it's been fine so far. Who knows?

One more thing, my nephew is so CUTE! he makes me laugh. He wouldn't talk to me the other day, so I told him I would give him a present if he talked to me on the phone. Now every time he talks to me he wants to know when he gets his Iron Man. Kids don't forget things, so make sure you tell them the truth! I plan to buy it this weekend and he should be here in about two weeks. He reminds me daily to buy it!

It's Been Forever!

I know I know you are all probably wondering where and what we have been up to. Well first off, after graduation I started a new job at Maxim Health Care Services as a sales recruiter. The job takes alot of my time. I work 60+ hours a week. Even more sometimes. We are a supplemental health care staffing agency. So since health care professionals are on call 24/7 we have to rotate on call throughout the week and weekends. I am just getting adjusted to the new schedule in my life. I tell you what life after school isn't all sunshine and rainbows. Matt has been laid off from work for the last month and a half and it has been extremely hard on him and us. It's good that he has Miley to keep him busy during the day, and I am not going to lie it makes my life a little easier as he helps feed, clean and play with her while I am at work. But Matt has been applying for jobs all over. The economy is really slow right now. Although,he has had many interviews which is a good thing I hope God helps Matt find one soon.I dont want to complanin to much since we both are able to still pay bills with ease and we both are healthy. We knew marriage would be tough the first year, but it seems like adversity is always thrown are way. I guess what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. I really miss all my friends. Expecially Victoria, Amber and Kilee. Victoria is expecting her first baby, and I can not explain how excited I am! I am so happy for her and Joe. I know they will have the cutest baby ever. I want to wish them all the love and happiness. Amber also got promoted and became a manager at her work, so she has been busy too. Kilee made a semi pro soccer team in Sacramento,CA. All of these new and wonderful things in my friends life and mine makes it hard to stay in touch. I love and miss you all very much and support everything you do.On the topic of friends, I have met some really nice people at my new job. They are all really nice and we all seem to have similar interests. Today was a beautiful day and my sister, Travis and Lino were in town this weekend. We went to the ZOO. I love the ZOO i am one of those people who will be going to the ZOO even into my late years of life. I really love animals and children, they are just the neatest gifts of God's love. At the ZOO we witnessed a turkey pecking the brain of another turkey and it was still alive. It made me so sad, and we called someone to come and help the turkey but it was to late. It really made me cry. I know that this post is all meshed together but I am just typing as thoughts come to me. March 14th is my parents Anniversary. They are in Wendover at a slot machine tournament. My parents are amazing and they are going on 43 years of love and happiness! I have to tell ya, 43 years is a hell of a long time. I am very proud of them both. Oh, by the way I am looking for an indoor soccer team to play with, so if anyone is playing let me know? It is 3:35 AM and I am waiting for the U of U to put their morning shifts in so I can go to bed. I have to write a million other things and post some pics, so I will do that soon. It was my nephews bday and I have some pics to post of that etc.

Tagged!

5 Things I was doing 10 years ago...
1.) Riding my bike everywhere
2.) Playing soccer and basketball ( club and jr.jazz)
3.) Having sleepovers
4.) Loving the Spice Girls
5.) Playing Nintendo...Mario Brother's and Watching Bobby's World

5 Things on my "To-Do" list today...
1.) Finish Christmas shopping
2.) Pay my car payment today
3.) Finish laundry
4.) Wrap Christmas presents
5.) Watch Two and Half Men tonight

5 Snack I enjoy...
1.) Hot Cheetos!
2.) Grapes
3.) Coffee and Cookies
4.) Pretzels
5.) chocolate covered peanuts

5 Things I'd do if I were a millionaire
1.) Buy a home
2.) Pay off my new car and Matt's Trail Blazer
3.) Save
4.) Buy my sister a house in Utah so she can move back
5.) Help people who need it

5 places I've lived...
1.) With my parent's in K-town
2.) The Humanities House at the U of U Campus
3.) Our cute apartment
4.) Hopefully our own house soon
5.) ...

5 Jobs I've had...
1.) Country Inn & Suites Breakfast attendant
2.) Cashier and Supervisor at the Delta Center
3.) Receptionist
4.) Advisor/Transfer Student Advocate
5.) Entry Level Sales Manager

5 People I tag...
1.) Victoria
2.) Rachel
3.) Leslie
4.) Sarah
5.) Jessica

Thanksgiving, U of U vs. BYU Game,Train rides, Santa and Puppy Love

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and boy does the time fly by. I haven't even talked about how nice my Thanksgiving was. Early in the morning I went for a run and then played football with the boys. My husband arranged a football game, with some friends and family. It was fun to play with everyone. After my dad and mom made dinner. It was so good. My dad is by far the best cook ever. He loves to make food. My mom bought this expensive wine for all of us to drink, and it was nasty. We all hated it. To bad we opened it, could have sold it to someone. Thanksgiving is really a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. I truly appreciate all that I have.

Here is a pic of the delicious turkey prepared by my dad.

The U of U BYU game was so fun. Every year Matt and I watch it with our clothes friends. We love to chill with everyone. We get all hyped up. Here are a few pics from that day. Good thing the Utes won:) Yah! After the game we decided to go cosmic bowling. Boy do I need some practice.Pic of the guys at the bowling alley and me and my honey.We also went to This is the Place Heritage Park, while my nephew and some friends and family were intown. My nephew and Brenlee were in love with the train rides and with Santa. We had fun, and made little countdown to X-mas bags. Here is some pics of the two love birds...they are the cutest example of puppy love.

They grow so fast!

Miley is growing so fast. Yesterday was the first time she set her little paws on the snow. She was scared at first. My dad comes and lets her our for a potty break during the day. He said she looked at him like, "what the hell is this stuff?" She is too cute. When I got home I took her for a walk and she tries to jump in the snow where people have made footprints already. She keeps Matt and I entertained. Matt just adores her. The other day, Matt came in and said "hi beautiful" and I thought he was talking to me so I said "hi honey" and he looks at me and says "not you, Miley". That little twirp, but I still love him:)

Here is a picture I took yesterday of Miley. She is getting so big.
Look how big her tummy is. She sprawls out all the time now.

Miley Sharted!!!

Too Funny! I took Miley to get her shots on Friday. Well funny thing, Miley sharted on the table at the Vet place. I was so shocked! It made me laugh. My poor baby, I guess she was scared. The vet assistant was laughing so hard.

Graduation!!! An early present:)

I will finally be graduating from the University of Utah after 3.5 years of hard work and dedication. I am very excited! With graduation comes lots of new adventures and transitions. I have been applying for jobs. That is why I haven't written much on here lately. I just have been super busy. I had so many interviews, I felt like I was put through the ringer. I am happy to say, that I have found a career working as a Recruiter Specialist/Entry-Level Sales Manager for a health care company. The people are so nice. I went to dinner with them a couple of weeks ago, and I have been in the office on multiple occasions. I feel like I made the right choice, but I still feel nervous about starting a new career. I had a couple other offers, and I chose this position. I hope I like it.

On Saturday Matt bought me a new Nissan Sentra for my graduation gift. I am so excited to finally get a safe and reliable car. My old car was "Betty" and I have had her for many years, since high school. Many of you know what she looked like. She was my old green Mitsubushi Mirage. I really loved Betty. She got me around for many years. I tradedBetty in as a down payment on the new one, since the old one has been paid off for some time now. I am so happy to have my car. I am very thankful! My favorite thing in the car is that it has a bluetooth hands free phone, so when I am driving I can just say"call home" and it dials it for me. I love it!!! Victoria, said that was a good feature on the car, since I am always on my cell phone:) Here are a few pictures that I took with my camera phone

Our new addition...

Matt and Miley! This is the second day with us!
This picture I took this morning, before I left for work.
This is Miley looking for Matt.
This is Miley and her two friends, she plays with them and sleeps with them.
This is Miley getting into trouble...
Can you tell she likes the biting the shoes!




We finally have our puppy. We didn't even use any of the names we were debating on. We are named our puggles Miley. She is so cute and little. Miley is so sweet, she loves to cuddle and play. She sleeps a lot too since she is still a baby. We have been potty training her and she does fairly well. She cries to go outside to use the potty. When she eats, she eats like the food is going out of style. She inhales all your food, I don't think she even takes a moment to breathe. We bought her a cute green bed and she loves to sleep in it. She is so fun. We love her so much. Miley is part beagle and part pug. Anyways, the reason I am telling you this is because she howls like a beagle when we leave to go to work. She is so loud. It sounds like she is dieing. It has been a week since we have had her, and she is doing much better on the howling part. She just wimpers a bit, and she knows we will be back to play with her. She is a good puppy, and Matt and I love her to pieces!

We Are Getting A Puppy! Help us Pick the Name!

We are getting a puggle puppy on November 7, 2008. A puggle is a mix between a beagle and a pug. They are so stinkin cute. We have some names we like, but just can't seem to decide. It is much harder than we expected. So, I would love if you could vote and tell me your favorite boy puggle name and girl puggle name.

Boys:( Choose One Please)
Oakley
Pugsy
Koda
Murphey

Girls:( Choose One Please)
Zoey
Coco
Mocha
Izzie

Here are some of the pics that the people have posted, but the pictures do not do these little puggles justice.

Our vacation to DisneyLand and California Adventures

Matt and me entering into Toon Town
Disneyland the happiest place on earth. Matt and I went on vacation to Disneyland. We just wanted to get away. I had fall break at school and Matt had three vacation days he needed to take, so we decided to take a road trip to Vegas and then go to California to see Mickey Mouse. Matt has never been there. He was more excited than my little two year old nephew. I have to admit Matt and I both were like little kids. My parents took me when I was little, but I didn't remember anything so it was like my first time as well. My sister, Travis and Lino all decided to drive down with us as well. Cristal has taken Lino there four times already, but Lino still loves it. Buzz Light Year is his favorite. The next morning he woke up, and said "Sarah Vigil, Buzz hold Lino's hand" Lately Lino has been learning last name's to people. He calls me "Sarah Vigil" but in the cutest two year old voice. It is so amazing to think that his little mind was still dreaming of Buzz the next day. My favorite rides in Disneyland were: Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, Indiana Jones. Space Mountain is the funniest! It is a roller coaster in the dark. My sister-in-law and her kids decided to fly out to California and come to Disneyland. So I was able to hang out with my other side of the family and ride rides. We got a hopper pass so we went to California Adventures as well.

Matt was so EXCITED to see Mickey! The Seven Dwarfs busting a move!Uncle Matt and Lino: My football boys Cristal and Travis getting off of the Indian Jones ride
Minnie MouseThe first night we got there. We spelled "Lino" out of California. I just love my nephew to pieces, can you tell?My sister-in-law and my niece and nephew: Monica, Me, Chey and Noah
A view from the swings ride at California Adventure
"Koo Koo ca choo little dude...Right on!"Little Jack Jack! Leaving to drive back to Vegas. We all look so tired! Too much fun!


Mesmerized by the Toy Story ride Goofy's chair with goofy charactersThe Tower of Terror @ California Adventures