Pictures of 2008

gEtTiNg To KnOw Me....

My name is Sierra Stoker....and I love candle lit dinners and long walks on the beach...haha...
okay seriously though....
I am married to a wonderful man who in a time of helplessness and loss of hope...rescued me and brought me to my feet again. He gave me the love I deserved and helped me realize I should never settle for less. I absolutely love him!
I am 20 years old...soon to be 21 and I don't know how time as gone by so fast.
I have been through a lot in my life that only a select few people know about. And it has all made me stronger. I am thankful for the good and the bad because without it...I wouldn't be the woman I am today. I believe in God and I am thankful for all the many blessings he has brought to my life and those I love.
I think everything in life happens for a reason and time heals everything.
I consider myself a lover not a fighter. I hate arguing. I'm a total romantic at heart. I would lay out all night and wait for a shooting star just to make a wish. I absolutley love the feeling of being wrapped up in Brian's arms...feeling totally safe and loved.
I love the outdoors. I love summer time and camping. I love boating and laying out in the sun.
I love my family no matter how unstable they can be sometimes. My mom is one of my heros...she stood strong and at the same time held me by her side and didn't let go. My granparents are a huge part of my life. They raised me to be determined and supported me in my dreams. I'm proud of my dad for the changes he has made and his effort to be there.
I love my bestest girls. They are amazing! And even though we have our arguments...we manage to overcome them all. We always have a super fun time when we hang out :)
I love to make people laugh..and if that means embarrassing myself...im all for it. I'm a very passionate person. When I laugh I do it until I can hardly breath. When I cry I do it until every ounce of my soul is drained. I'm a forgiving person and can't stay mad for too long. Sometimes I tend to hold things in...but I'm learning to open up. I live for the future while at the same time thinking about the past...I'm learning to focus on the present moment and enjoy whats in front of me. I can be a sarcastic person sometimes and I will let you have a piece of my mind if I think you need to hear it. I have a hard time giving up and letting go...both of which could either make me or break me. I can't stand lies and broken promises.
I love the color pink. And I love animals. I am determined and when I decide to do something I follow through. I have wanted to be a nurse since I was in kindergarden...and I made my dream come true. I absolutely love what I'm doing.
I look forward to being a mother some day and owning a house that I can decorate exactly how I want.
I love to read. My favorite movies are the comedies and scaries. I like most music but my favorite is 80's and country. My mom says when I was 2 years old...I used to sing along to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers when we drove around in the car.
I'm at a point in my life where I'm growing up...but I will always be a kid at heart. Life should never be too serious and It's important to laugh. I have made plenty of mistakes in my life but it's all about learning and growing from them that counts. I am perfectly content in my own skin. I am very blessed and I am thankful for everyone and everything in my life.

Goodbye 2008...and hello 2009!

Wow...I can't believe the year 2008 is actually over! The time really does go by fast! 2008 was a wonderful year! I graduated Nursing school, got a great job that I love, made new friends and stayed close with the friends that will always be by my side, married the man of my dreams, went on a wonderful honeymoon, and made a TON of awesome memories that I will never forget! So here's to the year 2008 and all the blessings it has brought...and here's to the year 2009 and what is yet to come!!!

Christmas 2008

I can't even tell you how excited I was anticipating the day when Christmas came. I was so excited to spend time with my family and friends and to have five whole days off. It was a wonderful break from the stress of daily life and responsibilites. Brian and I drove down to Burley on Christmas eve and the roads were so bad. I'm thankful we made it safely. We drove about 40 the whole way and it took four hours to get there. Our car was jam packed with presents and our belongings with my cousin somewhere in the backseat and our kitty inbetween all our stuff. I was sure glad when we finally pulled up to my moms. We spent Christmas morning at my moms house, then we had dinner around 1. We then went over to my dads house around 2 and I was able to see my grandma and grandpa. Then we proceded over to Brian's grandparents house and then over to his mom and dads house where we spent the rest of the evening playing games. Friday...we were able to just relax. We were able to spend time with our friends Cha, Joy and Scott and exchange gifts. Then that night we ate dinner with Becky, Kelly, Mindi and Kaysen at the Upper Crust. And that night my mom and I spent a few hours at the hospital because my cousin Alana was in labor and ended up having a c-section. Everyone was excited to see the baby. On Saturday of course we had to sleep in again. Then we met our friend Cha at Taco B and had lunch. And afterwards we visited my grandparents. That night my aunt Becky stayed over and we watched movies. On Sunday we spent most of the day over at Brian's parents house...he was perfectly content watching football all day while I took a long nap. And when Monday came around we were a little sad to come back to Boise. It was so nice sleeping in everyday and doing whatever our hearts desired and all of a sudden it was back to work. But I'm thankful we had the opportunity to spend time with our families and friends and relax. It was definately a wonderful vaction.