Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Christmas Fun

WARNING>>>LONG POST
I tried to get a good one of our tree but the lighting wasn't working right.



Oh Christmas time....We always have the best Christmases. It has worked out perfect over the years to where we have plenty of time to spend with each family. Our day goes like this...Me and Ty wake up and make breakfast and open our gifts from eachother. This year I got Ty all set up to go fishing. A new pole, tackle, a tackle box backpack and some cologne. He totally spoiled me with a brand new desktop computer! I was/am so excited. Then we go to my family's to open gifts. My family got us sheets for our new bed, a nice big mirror, a new knife set, clothes, gift cards and candy. Then we went to his grandparents for lunch and presents. His aunts and uncles and little cousins were there. I have to give a shout out to his family, I definitly married into a great one. We always have so much fun with them and they all know how to have such an awesome time. Anyways,we started doing white elephant gifts last year and they are always so so funny. I was having way too much fun so I forgot about taking pictures. OOPSIE.


Here is one of tyler, his mom gave a lion outfit. Headband with ears, nose that roars and purrs, a bowtie and a tail. She always thinks of funny creative ones.






Grandpa was the last to get a gift and it was a scentsy car candle I was curious how this would work out to be funny... when everyone started laughing cuz apparently he has lost his sense of smell so it worked out good.



After many hours of games, fun and food with Tylers family we went back to my moms where she always has a huge spread of food and usually a very large party. (I think the snow stopped many people from coming. Again I was slacking with the pics. )We ended the night with some karaoke which was hilarious. I did participate but no pics were taken. Oh well :) Here are a couple pictures of the fun night.















Jim did AWESOME at karoke









My uncle Blaine and Aunt Linda








I hope everyone had a very fun christmas. Have a happy New Year!!!















Monday, December 22, 2008

Ugly Sweater Party

This post is quite late but I have been busy and its hard to keep up with blogging without a computer. This was our first annual ugly sweater party. It was at Sheena and Cody's and turned out great. Tons of laughter, fun, friends and drink. We also did a white elephant gift that was HILARIOUS! With gifts ranging from unscented candles, VHS tapes, a bag of trash, adult novelty items to flippers. It was awesome.

























Damn we looked good

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

California Love !!!

We got a new bed... A California King! We had a queen before and it was nice but I am quite the bed hog and tylers back has really been bugging him so we opted for a new bed. We got the most AMAZINGly sweet deal on this bed we could not turn it down. I don't know why or how we keep fitting bigger stuff into the smallest room/apt we call home but it fits and its nice. I am hitting up LNT and this wholesale store called Lucky Aces to find a nice comforter set. I can't find my memory card adapter to put pics up so sorry my blogging has been a little lazy.
Hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving. Happy shopping to you all for christmas and remember to give to an animal shelter or donate somewhere this season. I believe that is the true meaning of Christmas...to give of yourself and want nothing in return. Its sad that this world has made that a hard thing to do but try it and I bet you will feel slightly enlightened. Talk to ya soon.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Tagged.....

The History of you and your S.O.
1. Where did you meet?Junior year in high school. One of my friends wanted me to tell him to take her to Junior Prom so I did and he took me to Junior Prom :)
2. How long did you date before you got married?We dated 7 1/2 years before we were married.
3. How long have you been married?It was two years in August
4. What does he do that surprises you?He will come up with the most random thoughts and sounds and jokes.
5. What is your favorite feature of his?His laugh,eyes, smile and how tall and sexy he is
6. Does he have an annoying habit?When he is playing video games he CANNOT focus on anything else.
7. What is your favorite quality of his?That he wakes up each day and starts brand new. He is such a great friend and is always willing to help people out. He is a lot more outgoing and entertaing than I could ever be
8. Does he have a nickname for you?Babe
9. What is his favorite color?Blue and/or black
10. What is his favorite food?Thats tough, I know what he likes at every restaurant....I know he would never turn down Chick Fil A though so I guess that
11. What is his favorite sport?He likes to play basketball
l12. When and where was your first kiss?Oh gosh, um many many years ago I say it was at my house on the couch but I think he says different I don't know
13. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?Hang out in bed and watch TV, talk, pretty much just be together
14. Do you have any children?No not yet probably another 3-4 years from now
15. Does he have a hidden talent?I can't think of hidden ones. He is great at guitar, making people laugh, he is SO good with kids, oh he can draw really really well.
16. How old is he?He is 26
17. Who said "I love you" first?He did. I took a little while to say it back. He said it after only ONE month
18. What is his favorite type of music?Rap, Rap and Hip Hop, Rap and R&B and Rap. Did my point get across:)
19. What do you admire most about him?He is the best person to be around. He is so entertaining, easy to talk to and get along with, he has such a big heart. He is the best best friend I could ever ask for.
20. Do you think he will read this?no
I tag whomever wishes to be tagged

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Oh Twilight...

Yes it is finally here and yes all of us crazy fans have seen it. My hubby even did :) I really liked it so much however I felt there was WAY too much info left out. Hello the bonfire scene and Carlisle explaining to Bella about their history at the house that first time... And I have to apologize to Edward cuz I did not think he was good looking but as the movie went on he definitly grew on me. I thought they picked perfect people for the characters except Jasper. He is too puny. Overall I think it was good, the rest are sure to come with all this success and hype on the first one. I just hope the writer remembers to put pertinent info in the rest of them and make them a little longer so it can happen. Anyways I would love to hear everyones opinions also. I don't think I will ever get sick of talking about the Twilight Series!!!

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Nothing going on....

Well life is not very exciting right now so I don't have a whole lot to talk about.
We have just been working and hanging out. I am having a very hard time staying motivated this school semester. I get to start the nursing program in January and I am SO excited to just do it already. Ty is still working(thankfully) this is a pretty rough time for trade work. Especially people who work in new construction since it has pretty much come to a stand still.
Other than that I am looking forward to the holidays but I am at a loss with what to get my friends and family. Oh well it will come to me.
Remember that I am selling Scentsy for those of you who are also trying to figure out gifts for people. I can mail you a catalogue and try to get together with you to smell the scents, or an even better idea.... Have a party and you get all the free stuff :) check out the website at http://www.scentsy.com/ to get a general idea and let me know if you have questions. Hope everyone is well and have a wonderful day!

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Halloween '08

Better late than never.
I was a beat up football/lacrosse player and Tyler was the Zohan(padded package and all)










Both these men are single ladies!!! The Zohan is mine!!














Friday, October 24, 2008

A new recipe

So I am sitting at work right now...(and very bored) so I thought I would post my new made up recipe. Yes I really did make it up. SO GOOD!!!

Better Than Chilis Enchilada Soup

5 cups water
chicken buillion or chicken soup base
1 cup milk
cayenne pepper
cholula chili lime powder
garlic powder
onion salt
3-4 chicken breasts cut up in strips or pieces
1 green & red pepper chopped
1 whole (small) white onion chopped
1 handful cilantro chopped
shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream

Start by adding water, milk and buillion or base to crockpot set to high. After liquid is heated add powdered ingredients to taste and let dissolve. Then add chicken and let cook for a couple hours til it starts to shred. Add peppers, onion and cilantro. Cook for another 45 min to an hour. Add sour cream and as much cheese as desired. I added flour water to thicken a little. Serve with tortilla chips on top and whatever toppings you like. Enjoy!!!

Monday, October 20, 2008

My hubby works too hard!!

So the other night Tyler comes home just exhausted from work so I decided to make him a yummy dinner so he could have a good nights sleep. Well at like 8 o'clock we sit down to eat and all is well so I go gather some clothes for laundry, I am literally gone 2-3 minutes and I come back and this is what I see.


















Poor guy, cant even finish his bite. Needless to say he had an early night on a half full belly. Love you babe I appreciate all you do!!

The new neighbor

So our neighbors Tyson and Ashley got a new puppy last week and she is just so so cute. I know what your thinking..A puppy in an apt!! Oh well. She is very calm and smart so I think she will be just fine. Her name is Burgundy and she is trying so hard to be friends with my cats but if you know my cats you know that will be quite the challenge especially with Yoda, Jango seems interested just a little timid as always.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Tayvia's surgery

So my youngest sister Tayvia had her surgery yest and it went very well. She had to have the hole in her heart repaired. They found it earlier this year after she had a random case of Bells Palsy. Anyway, they put an umbrella shaped mesh net thing in her heart and now all is well. She has to take it VERY easy over the next six weeks but she will recover completely. She didn't have to have open heart surgery, they went thru her leg/groin area and traveled up to her heart. Thank god (or Bill gates anyway) for technology these days :) Love you sis, glad you are ok.
















She wasn't in the mood to pose while she is recovering

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

A Girls Getaway

So this year we finally made it to Becky's cabin for the first "official" girls weekend getaway. It started friday but I didn't make it til saturday and I had apparently missed to most crazy night so next year its all weekend baby!!! This group of girls have been friends for a long time and we always have SO much fun. Thanks again Becky, mark my RSVP for next year and forever!!


see how pretty our fire is (BRIGG!!!)




It was Jenny's 30th b-day that week, and since she never celebrated her 21st cuz she was knocked up, we decided to celebrate it that weekend. Mr. Stud was the man of the night. He was used and abused :)
This is my cute friend Ashlie and she is the youngin and hasn't quite learned to pace herself with us yet. This was at like midnight, we were up til 5!

Happy 21st Jen!!
BFF!!!!!


Thursday, September 18, 2008

The annual Birthday BBQ

Since Tyler and Jims birthdays are two weeks apart they are always celebrated at the same time with a big BBQ. For the last 7-8 years this is the tradition. Its always a good time.


If you cant tell by the above photo the gift of the night(and always is) BEER!!!

WHENEVER happy birthday is sung at my parents house this is how it goes :)

Sunday, September 7, 2008

My Italian Chicken Recipe

This chicken is so yummy I wanted to share it with you all.

4-6 large chicken breasts(no bone)
Feta Cheese
Sundried Tomatoes(I recommend the ones at Harmons olive bar)
Pepperoni(either packaged or the one you can slice yourself)
Olive oil
Crushed Red Pepper
Paprika
Salt

Pre heat oven to 350
Cut the chicken enough in half so that you can stuff it and fold it back. Layer the chicken with fairly generous amounts of pepperoni, sundried tomatoes and feta. Fold over chicken and use a toothpick to hold together if needed. Drizzle Olive oil all over the top of chickens, sprinkle the paprika and crushed red pepper flakes and a dash of salt on each one. Bake for approx 25-30 min depending on your ovens time to cook chicken. Enjoy :)

Thursday, September 4, 2008

The Birthday Surprise

So Tylers b-day was Sept 1st and I wanted to do something fun and different this year, so I planned a surprise trip up to Snowbird for the night and Octoberfest. It turned out perfect, he had no clue. He figured the surprises out as they unfolded and we had so much fun.
Saturday we went up with our neighbors Tyson and Ashley and our good friends Jon and Crystal met us up there. We hung out, drank beer and enjoyed the mountains. Then later that night Shalyse, Derrick, Mike and Kenny came up and we had gotten a room that slept all of us. The room was awesome with an amazing view. Tish, Madison, Jaz and Foote joined us and we partied hard. The next day Sheena, Cody, Taylor, DJ, Kindra, Devan, Trish, Brig, Becky, Tish and her friends, Delynn, Brayden and all of us that stayed the night hung out. We drank alot more, enjoyed the german music and food, went up one of the chair lifts and just had a great time. Thanks to all you who made it. Happy Birthday Babe!!!!

Crystal, Me and Ashley
Tyson, Tyler and Jon













Views from Snowbird




























Our Room


Oh Brig..... When you gotta go you gotta go.... even if its on a trail..... where families walk..... and have to turn around cuz this is what they see.... herm de her!!!!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Two Years!!!!






So I have been a slacker with my posting... Our two year anniversar was August 13. I can't believe how fast time goes by. We didn't do too much on our actual anniversary, I was sick with a cold for one and we had to get Tyler a new drivers license which took us THREE hours at the DLD. They need to work out a new system for sure. So that following friday we went out to dinner at Shabu in Park City. It wasn't as good as two years ago but still fun.
Thanks babe for all the wonderful years we have had together. I am so lucky to have a best friend and hubby like you. I love you so much!!!!
This is the view from the house that Tyler is working on across from Main Street. I guess this might make the 3 million dollar price tag worth it :)