Fancy Schmancy Design

I saw this on Allys blog and thought it was cute and a "why not" moment. I wish I could be more crafty. Oh well, I guess thats one reason you have cute crafty friends :-)

Just a quick note

Im thinking about going private with the blog-I know, something I said I would probably not do. I havent decided anything for sure yet, but to be safe, leave a comment with your email address...

Playing catch up!

Looks like its been a while since I've updated this. These first pictures are from way back in January when we were in Disney World!


I absolutely loved spending time with Marks family! Some day we'll have a sweet car like the one above.
Next up is Easter. It was Mark and I's first Easter really together. I was a little nervous because I was going to be making Easter dinner. But I'm happy to report it turned out absolutely amazing!! Thanks to all those who provided recipes (Mom, Charly...)


And last but certainly not least was Steph and Jeffs wedding in Salt Lake. It was nice to get away for a little vacation. It was a beautiful ceremony. Congrats you two!

Loving married life!

I know this late, but I've been busy. Mark made Valentine's Day very special for me and for us as a couple! It all started on Friday while I was at work. I was doing an intake and went to get the equipment for the patient. When I came back to my desk, I found this:

A dozen roses! 6 red, and of course 6 purple roses! It absolutely made my day-and made my desk smell and look gorgeous!! I thought things couldnt get better. Well, I was wrong. I came home and found this:

Deliscous chocolate covered strawberries! Oh they were good! While I was enjoying them up in the clouds, oblivious to anything going on around, Mark was busy setting this up:

Valentines day was absolutely perfect!! We went to the Temple and then enjoyed a yummy lunch at Olive Garden. All in all, I could not ask for a more perfect husband than Mark!!

Yummy Pancakes

Ok, first, dont worry, Mark made Valentines day absolutely wonderful (full story coming next post.) Until then, if you want a simple, but delicious pancake recipe, try this. Yummy! Thats all I have time for now...

Snow!

I use to like snow. Snow in Maryland meant no school, sledding, hot chocolate, fun times equals good times/memories. Oh the good times. However, now that I am living in Idaho, I despise snow! Once it starts, it doesn't stop for months. Granted, snow is not the real problem; the roads are not PROPERLY plowed. I know we live in a farming community, however, roads are not farm land and therefore should be plowed with the proper equipment. Next, because the roads are not cleared well, it turns to ice and therefore makes it extremely slippery, which then makes difficult to drive on and therefore makes me sad/scared/frustrated. And last, but certainly not least, the oh so freezing...or should I say below freezing temperatures. This morning when Mark went to work out with the Army ROTC group it was -32!!! That is just wrong. But none the less, I am here and will be here for one more winter after this, then onto new adventures.
Ok. thats all for now. Sorry to be so down, I do like Rexburg most of the time :-) I am grateful though to be here with Mark and to have him in my life as my husband. Im also grateful for my job during our economys hard time. Alright, its bed time...5:30 comes early.

I've been tagged...

Crazy 8's

I was tagged by my friend Ally:

My 8 Favorite Restaurants:

1-Applebee's
2-Craigo's
3-Olive Garden
4-Cheesecake Factory
5-Phillips Crabhouse
6-Silver Diner
7-Thai House
8-Red Lobster

My 8 Favorite T.V. shows:
1-Law and Order SVU
2-NCIS
3-The Bachelor
4-The Bachelorette (Im running low...)
5-Gilmore Girls
6- Jon and Kate Plus 8
7- Amry Wives
8- Wedding Story

8 things I did yesterday:
1-Worked out
2-Went to work
3-Shopping
4-Watched a movie
5-Made cookies with my husband
6-Showered
7-Relaxed after work with Mark (so nice after a crazy week!)
8-Made breakfast


8 Things I am looking forward to:
1-Going shooting with the Richters
2-Adopting a kitten
3-Seeing my family
4-Seeing Marks family
5-Mark graduating
6-Mark going active duty
7-Relaxing this weekend
8-Winter being over

8 wishes:
1-I wish that my house would clean it self
2-I wish money wasn't so important
3-I wish I could see family more often
4-I wish that everything didn't cost money
(I know that goes with wish 2 but I still wish it)
5-I wish for good health all the time for me and my family
6-To have a home where love and Christ are ever present
7-For people in this world to be more understanding
8-Mark to be safe while being in the army

People I tag:
1. Bethany 2. Jessica P 3. Lindsay 4. Teresa 5. Amanda 6. and new to the blogging world, Catherine