On Valentine's day I woke up to this cute breakfast...
(he came up with this idea on his own!!)
and was given this wonderful gift (which I have been sampling at banana republic for like 2 years...)
Monday, February 16, 2009
Look how creative/cute my husband is!
(he came up with this idea on his own!!)
and was given this wonderful gift (which I have been sampling at banana republic for like 2 years...)
Valentine's Dinner
Since we don't know all the good restaurants in the area and because we didn't want to be surrounded by a 100 others people eating on valentine's day, I made a nice 4 course Italian dinner for us at home. It was SO much fun to prepare but took a lot of time--But, so worth it. If I may say so myself, it all turned out fabulously! {MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE WONDERFUL DESSERT AT THE BOTTOM!!}
Balsamic bruschetta over toasted french bread
Homemade tomato basil soup
(this took forever but was so rich and tasty!)
Tomato, Olive and Artichoke with Angel Hair
Chocolate covered Strawberries
(pre-dessert, dessert)
Chocolate bowls with moist cake,White Chocolate Mousse Drizzle and White Chocolate and Almond Cream
(mmm...)
ok, these little desserts were so fun to make! I dipped balloons in melted chocolate, let them sit for a day, then popped the balloon. The trick was figuring out just the right amount of air to put in the balloon. When I didn't have enough air in them, they popped while in the chocolate sending chocolate ALL OVER my kitchen.
family favorite, grape-lemonade, with a heart-shaped strawberry
Balsamic bruschetta over toasted french bread
Homemade tomato basil soup
(this took forever but was so rich and tasty!)
Tomato, Olive and Artichoke with Angel Hair
Chocolate covered Strawberries
(pre-dessert, dessert)
Chocolate bowls with moist cake,White Chocolate Mousse Drizzle and White Chocolate and Almond Cream
(mmm...)
ok, these little desserts were so fun to make! I dipped balloons in melted chocolate, let them sit for a day, then popped the balloon. The trick was figuring out just the right amount of air to put in the balloon. When I didn't have enough air in them, they popped while in the chocolate sending chocolate ALL OVER my kitchen.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
still employed
We had quite a scare in our little area yesterday when Wal-Mart announced it is cutting 700-800 jobs from its headquarters. Luckily, Colby is still safe and has been told he shouldn't worry about being let go. Colby let me know that the Wal-Mart situation is unfortunate, because they planned these current cuts a year ago when they began reorganizing some of the depatments. It just happened to fall in a time when the whole business world is cutting jobs. Thankfully many of the jobs being cut from the home office are being transferred to work with the rest of the apparel office that was moved to New York a year ago.
Well, that's all. Colby is still employed (and so am I...at Gap) and I continue to look for a job I can use my degree in! Ha. I don't think folding jeans is using much of the marketing education I received.
Well, that's all. Colby is still employed (and so am I...at Gap) and I continue to look for a job I can use my degree in! Ha. I don't think folding jeans is using much of the marketing education I received.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Updating
So, I have tried to get caught up. I hate having things out of order, so I changed the date on all my new posts to match when they happened. Feel free to go back and see all about Vegas, Disneyland, our snowboarding mishap, bringing in the new year, Wyoming, and my parents visiting. Enjoy!
Ice storm pictures
Though the storm caused several problems, Colby and I loved driving around and seeing the beauty the storm left.
there was ice on everything. here each blade of grass in the field is iced over individually.
Of course, the storm wasn't all beauty. . .
Colby's car was encased in about a half inch of ice. luckily mine was in our garage.
6 of the 7 car ports collapsed. Management frantically ran around knocking on doors when the first one collapsed and most (including us) ignored the warning. After the 2nd (and 3rd, 4th...) we took it more seriously.
Trees were down all over the place and several knocked out electric lines.
there was ice on everything. here each blade of grass in the field is iced over individually.
Of course, the storm wasn't all beauty. . .
Colby's car was encased in about a half inch of ice. luckily mine was in our garage.
6 of the 7 car ports collapsed. Management frantically ran around knocking on doors when the first one collapsed and most (including us) ignored the warning. After the 2nd (and 3rd, 4th...) we took it more seriously.
Trees were down all over the place and several knocked out electric lines.but, its sunny now and all the ice is gone... :)
Amazing Husband
Look what Colby brought home 2 days ago. . .
12 roses, 12 days before our 6 month anniversary.
He said I could throw one out each day as a countdown, but of course I decided against that.
12 roses, 12 days before our 6 month anniversary. He said I could throw one out each day as a countdown, but of course I decided against that.
Friday, January 30, 2009
For those of you who didn't find it in the headlines of your local paper (Grandma in California called to let me know good ol' Arkansas was on the front page...) we are in an ICE STORM!! Yep. A nice, friendly welcome to the natural state, Arkansas.
Luckily, Colby and I live in one of the few areas with electricity still on. {thank goodness} And, because my Dad convinced me 4 years ago I would need a four wheel drive car to get around Utah, we are managing the roads much better than the other cars (when we decide we can't sit around home any longer). We took a little drive in the area behind us the other day to see the ice damage {and beauty} and took some great shots. It was one of those days though that I wish I had a spectacualr camera to share the beauty of the ice storm. Of course I haven't uploaded my semi-decent photos yet, so you will have to check back later for those, and all the other posts I am still behind on. Oops. (Oh, and because of the weather, our internet installation will be pushed back even further. pshh.)
But, I shouldn't complain. While others are sitting in their home freezing or have opted to go fork out the money to stay in hotels, I get to sit at home cuddled up on my couch eating homemade bread and watching a movie with Colby, because WalMart cancelled work for 3 days. :) Lucky me.
Luckily, Colby and I live in one of the few areas with electricity still on. {thank goodness} And, because my Dad convinced me 4 years ago I would need a four wheel drive car to get around Utah, we are managing the roads much better than the other cars (when we decide we can't sit around home any longer). We took a little drive in the area behind us the other day to see the ice damage {and beauty} and took some great shots. It was one of those days though that I wish I had a spectacualr camera to share the beauty of the ice storm. Of course I haven't uploaded my semi-decent photos yet, so you will have to check back later for those, and all the other posts I am still behind on. Oops. (Oh, and because of the weather, our internet installation will be pushed back even further. pshh.)
But, I shouldn't complain. While others are sitting in their home freezing or have opted to go fork out the money to stay in hotels, I get to sit at home cuddled up on my couch eating homemade bread and watching a movie with Colby, because WalMart cancelled work for 3 days. :) Lucky me.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Parents came to visit
My parents came to visit a week after we moved in. They were headed to Cancun for a business trip and decided to swing up to Arkansas on their way. They were only here for 2 days, and we made every minute count.
We drove out to Beaver Lake and had a small picnic in the car. It was too cold to eat it outside. The lake is huge and we can tell it will be absolutely breathtaking once all the trees turn green.
When Lindsey was born I made her a blanket just like this one. Now, eleven years later, it is in shreds but she still sleeps with it nightly. She wanted a new one so Mom brought the stuff and we made one for her together. It was great because it gave me a project to learn how to use my new sewing machine with!
Colby was glad to have Dad there so he could finally hang our new TV (our little graduation gift to ourselves). Dad also convinced me that Colby was right...we really do need a drill. So, after a short trip to Home Depot together, they came back with a new drill and sawzall. Colby was a happy camper.
And of course, being in wally-world, we had to take a small trip to where Walmart all began.
We drove out to Beaver Lake and had a small picnic in the car. It was too cold to eat it outside. The lake is huge and we can tell it will be absolutely breathtaking once all the trees turn green.
When Lindsey was born I made her a blanket just like this one. Now, eleven years later, it is in shreds but she still sleeps with it nightly. She wanted a new one so Mom brought the stuff and we made one for her together. It was great because it gave me a project to learn how to use my new sewing machine with!
Colby was glad to have Dad there so he could finally hang our new TV (our little graduation gift to ourselves). Dad also convinced me that Colby was right...we really do need a drill. So, after a short trip to Home Depot together, they came back with a new drill and sawzall. Colby was a happy camper.
And of course, being in wally-world, we had to take a small trip to where Walmart all began.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
the journey
Here are all of our belongings ready to be driven across half the country. It was kind of a weird feeling leaving with everything we owned all with us. (Except my car that WalMart shipped out for us.)
This was our fabulous view for the majority of the trip. The main alterations were snow/ice or more semi trucks.
We were 10 minutes from the WinterQuarters temple, so swung by and did a session. Here is Colby hanging out of the Uhaul.
Sadly I couldn't find my tights, so had to brave the weather with bare legs. People were looking at me like I was crazy!
We wanted to see my friend Lauren Foutz at the winter quarters visitor center, but she wasn't there. We took some time to check it out anyway. It was a really neat center and we were able to learn a little about the Mormon pioneers.
Finally, around midnight, we made it to our new home. Here is our front door! We will post pictures of the whole place later.
Proof that I drove. Colby just reminded me that I drove less than 3 hours of the 20 hours drive, but hey, i still drove. (It was quite nerve racking for both of us when I drove, and we figured we would get there faster with him driving.)
This was our fabulous view for the majority of the trip. The main alterations were snow/ice or more semi trucks.
We were 10 minutes from the WinterQuarters temple, so swung by and did a session. Here is Colby hanging out of the Uhaul.
Sadly I couldn't find my tights, so had to brave the weather with bare legs. People were looking at me like I was crazy!
We wanted to see my friend Lauren Foutz at the winter quarters visitor center, but she wasn't there. We took some time to check it out anyway. It was a really neat center and we were able to learn a little about the Mormon pioneers.
Finally, around midnight, we made it to our new home. Here is our front door! We will post pictures of the whole place later.
Arkansas...home sweet home
Well, we made it...after 1400 miles of driving, 20+ hours in the 25 foot-long UHAUL (with car trailer on the back), 2 nights in a hotel, and way too many meals in a restaurant. The drive was memorable and a good time for Colby and me. We even were able to make a stop at the Winter Quarters Visitor center and do a session there at the temple. But, all in all, we are glad to be done driving.
Currently we have all of our stuff in our new apartment, but most of it is still in boxes. I hope to be able unpack it all while Colby is at his FIRST DAY OF REAL WORK! WHA-HOO!! "Real world"....here we come! Wish us luck!
pictures of everything (and the last month) to come soon!
Currently we have all of our stuff in our new apartment, but most of it is still in boxes. I hope to be able unpack it all while Colby is at his FIRST DAY OF REAL WORK! WHA-HOO!! "Real world"....here we come! Wish us luck!
pictures of everything (and the last month) to come soon!
Monday, January 12, 2009
my new brother
I finally got to meet Kellen, my brother-in-law. He just returned from his mission in Uraguay, so we headed up to Wyoming to spend some time with the fam. It was great to meet him and spend time with Mom and Dad H before we left to Arkansas. It was a short, but fabulous trip.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year!
I couldn't let Colby sleep through the celebrating, so I woke him for a short celebration. (not sure if that makes me a good or bad wife.)
We are excited to head into 2009 and look forward to what it brings.Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Disneyland
When Mom found out Colby had never been to Disneyland, it was made a priority during Christmas break. But, once we got there spent over an hour in line just to get a ticket, we decided this wouldn't be the best experience for Colby and decided to go back another day. So, Colby's first disney adventure was only to the front gate (and downtown disney).
Monday, December 29, 2008
Snowboarding (in California)
{warning...graphic pictures follow}
Started out like this...
...but ended like this.
The in between looked something like this...
. . . and this.
But don't worry. We got him a balloon and some meds and he was just fine. Thanks Dr. Dad! Who says Orthodontists can't puts stitches in legs.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Next Stop, Vegas Please
Colby had never been to Vegas, and since we are moving soon, we figured we should take a stop and stay a night.
what's vegas without the fountains
a little excited, eh?
there was an amazing christmas display in the bellagio. these snowman were made entirely out of flowers.
chillin' at the grand canal in the venetian.
what's vegas without the fountains
a little excited, eh?
there was an amazing christmas display in the bellagio. these snowman were made entirely out of flowers.
chillin' at the grand canal in the venetian.Friday, December 12, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
4 Things...
4 Things I was doing 10 years ago:
1. purchasing ankle cut socks to replace all the tall socks!
2. Riding my bike to school early with a helmet (I was a safe person...) then doing my hair in the bathroom with tons of butterfly clips. My helmet would have messed up the do.
3. Playing the flute in the Dartmouth Middle School Band.
4. Wearing Braces
4 things on my list to do today:
1. Call the CEO of TWG to discuss my recent job offer
2. Work on my market research final project
3. Write 15 pages of personal goals for my personal finance class
4. Clean our apartment
4 Things I love about my husband:
1. He loves me no matter what!
2. He is great at helping out with chores at home. I think his favorite is hanging up the towels that I sometimes leave on the floor... ;)
3. He is brillant, which I have learned more this semester as I have had two classes with him.
4. He has an amazing testimony!
5. (ok, I couldn't stop at 4...) He has an AMAZING personality and can carry on a conversation with anyone. For me, that is amazing. He is such a people person.
4 Jobs I have had:
1. Sterilizing orthodontic instruments at my Dad's ortho office. Somehow I thought this was the coolest thing when I was 12. I have since learned better.
2. Office receptionist at the Ortho office
3. Manager/Secretary at Do it Right Construction
4. Sales Associate at Gap
4 movies I have seen more than once:
1. August Rush
2. Legally Blonde
3. The Notebook
4. Step Up
4 Places I have lived:
1. Richmond, Virginia
2. Hartford, Connecticut
3. Rochester, New York
4. Hemet, California
5. Provo, Utah
6. soon to be Arkansas or Texas
(ok, that was more than 4)
4 Places I have visited:
1. Southeast Asia (Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hong Kong)
2. Europe (Greece, Italy, Spain, France, England)
3. Mexico (Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Matzatlan, Cabo San Lucas)
4. States (Alaska, New York, Idaho, Wyoming, DC...)
4 T.V. Shows I watch:
1. anything on The Food Network
2. House
3. The Office
4. recently I have been watching animal planet and discovery channel with Colby
4 Things you may not know about me:
1. I am (mildly) allergic to some fruit: apples, peaches, pear, plum, nectarines,
2. I GRADUATE from BYU in 2 WEEKS!
3. I hate Spiders. If I see a scary looking spider or hear a spider story, it is almost guarenteed that I will have nightmares about them that night.
4. I love pumpkin seeds. Colby and I carved pumpkins the day after halloween just so I could cook the seeds. Store bought ones don't usually do it for me.
4 People I tag: Drew Rucker, Jessica Brothers, MC Sommers, Jessi Blackham (and anyone else who wants to do this!)
1. purchasing ankle cut socks to replace all the tall socks!
2. Riding my bike to school early with a helmet (I was a safe person...) then doing my hair in the bathroom with tons of butterfly clips. My helmet would have messed up the do.
3. Playing the flute in the Dartmouth Middle School Band.
4. Wearing Braces
4 things on my list to do today:
1. Call the CEO of TWG to discuss my recent job offer
2. Work on my market research final project
3. Write 15 pages of personal goals for my personal finance class
4. Clean our apartment
4 Things I love about my husband:
1. He loves me no matter what!
2. He is great at helping out with chores at home. I think his favorite is hanging up the towels that I sometimes leave on the floor... ;)
3. He is brillant, which I have learned more this semester as I have had two classes with him.
4. He has an amazing testimony!
5. (ok, I couldn't stop at 4...) He has an AMAZING personality and can carry on a conversation with anyone. For me, that is amazing. He is such a people person.
4 Jobs I have had:
1. Sterilizing orthodontic instruments at my Dad's ortho office. Somehow I thought this was the coolest thing when I was 12. I have since learned better.
2. Office receptionist at the Ortho office
3. Manager/Secretary at Do it Right Construction
4. Sales Associate at Gap
4 movies I have seen more than once:
1. August Rush
2. Legally Blonde
3. The Notebook
4. Step Up
4 Places I have lived:
1. Richmond, Virginia
2. Hartford, Connecticut
3. Rochester, New York
4. Hemet, California
5. Provo, Utah
6. soon to be Arkansas or Texas
(ok, that was more than 4)
4 Places I have visited:
1. Southeast Asia (Singapore, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Hong Kong)
2. Europe (Greece, Italy, Spain, France, England)
3. Mexico (Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Matzatlan, Cabo San Lucas)
4. States (Alaska, New York, Idaho, Wyoming, DC...)
4 T.V. Shows I watch:
1. anything on The Food Network
2. House
3. The Office
4. recently I have been watching animal planet and discovery channel with Colby
4 Things you may not know about me:
1. I am (mildly) allergic to some fruit: apples, peaches, pear, plum, nectarines,
2. I GRADUATE from BYU in 2 WEEKS!
3. I hate Spiders. If I see a scary looking spider or hear a spider story, it is almost guarenteed that I will have nightmares about them that night.
4. I love pumpkin seeds. Colby and I carved pumpkins the day after halloween just so I could cook the seeds. Store bought ones don't usually do it for me.
4 People I tag: Drew Rucker, Jessica Brothers, MC Sommers, Jessi Blackham (and anyone else who wants to do this!)
Job offers
So apparently my interview in Texas went well yesterday. While I was on the plane heading home I got a call from the CEO of Texas Wasatch Group extending me an offer!! Exciting! If we take that offer we will move to the Dallas area and begin work the beginning of February.
Well, Colby also has an offer with Walmart's finance department in Bettonville, Arkansas, Walmart's headquarters. I think we would both rather be in Texas than Arkansas, but we have to decide which job is better for us. Wish us luck! Any comments/suggestions/advice/networking opportunities are greatly appreciated!
Well, Colby also has an offer with Walmart's finance department in Bettonville, Arkansas, Walmart's headquarters. I think we would both rather be in Texas than Arkansas, but we have to decide which job is better for us. Wish us luck! Any comments/suggestions/advice/networking opportunities are greatly appreciated!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
where I will be tomorrow...
Quick trip . . . leave SLC at 8 am, return at 7 pm. I guess I should start practicing with my "y'all" :)Check back soon to see what we did over thanksgiving.
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