Tyler and Amanda

Welcome 2012

2012-01-08T21:46:00.000-08:00

I always love the new year. I feel like it's a fresh start. A good reason to make some changes. I know that you can change things/set goals anytime... but I think the thought of a new year. It is an excellent reason to set new goals! Last year I think I may have set the bar a little too high (Words of my brother in law Spencer). This year I decided to set more realistic expectations. Last year I had 11 new year's resolutions... This year I cut it down to 5.

1- Write a thank you card to someone once a week
2- Be a better saver/be more frugal
3- Continue school
4- Be more grateful/ write in journal
5- Blog at least once a month

Also, I cannot believe I still have not written about our new addition to the family! On October 21, 2011 this little guy joined the fam...

Dexter Maxwell Hall

This is the first day we got him. He was 11 weeks old and only weighed 7 pounds. He was like a little stuffed animal.

Now here he is... weighing over 30 pounds. I still try to hold him like a baby. I probably will continue to hold him like a baby until I can't hold him anymore because he's too heavy. I will keep trying though. He's so sweet. I am so glad we got him. Even if he does get a little rambunctious at times and try to bite me, he's just playing. And he's teething, so I have to cut him some slack! Every day when I get home from work he is so excited to see me. He's the nicest dog.

I want a ride

2011-07-01T13:42:00.001-07:00

So this morning when Tyler and I were driving to work I saw these guys in the sky. Aren't they amazing? Can I say how bad I want to ride in a hot air balloon? They are so expensive though. I really don't want to pay hundreds of dollars for an hour ride, but maybe I could find a good deal on one. I will one day in my life. I am really looking forward to the forth. I love the patriotic holidays! And I like having a day off. I suppose I just like any holiday really.

I love the Coach outlet

2011-06-27T10:30:00.000-07:00

So I must say I had a really great weekend! Right after work on Friday my friend Amy and I cruised up to Park City to the Coach outlet. I have been wanting to go for months. I was so glad she said she was going. Unfortunately, Hillary and Landy were unable to attend. It was quite the little adventure. I hadn't been to Park City since I was a kid. Luckily my iPhone was a wonderful navigator. Let's just say Mapquest failed us. We spent over an hour in there looking at purses. It was just such a hard decision. I almost put my purse down and didn't buy anything. ALMOST. Once I got it home and took all of the packaging out from inside of the purse I loved it! I would have been soooo mad at myself if I wouldn't have bought it. I hate how undecisive I can be. If I wouldn't have bought it I would have regretted it. Then Tyler and I would have had to drive to Park City just so I could buy it. I already want to make another Park City run and buy a wallet this time. I kind of want some sunglasses too. Check out the purse.

Saturday night Tyler and I went out to dinner and the Mormon Miracle pageant with our friends Carlee and Ryan. We had such a good time. We have all been friends since high school so it's not one of those awkward couple dates when you go to dinner then play board games afterward. Don't get me wrong, I love board games... But on the first date? Isn't that a little sudden? Anyways, we laughed and laughed all night long. Even when we weren't suppose to laugh we were silently laughing. We ate at the bowling alley in Ephraim for dinner. It was delish! I splurged on my calories a bit with a chick sandwich and some cheesy fries. I drenched them in fry sauce. The bowling alley has the best fry sauce. I didn't dare weigh myself Sunday morning.

Here is this random protester at the pageant. He brought his own stepping stool. How special. I mean he is only like 3 feet tall. I would probably be taller than him with him standing on his little stool. I guess he is just trying to be the same height as everyone else. Protesters are annoying. Really? Why would you drive a down a couple hours to try to sway people to believe differently? And even make fliers and shirts on your leisure time? Your spending your own money and time to try to get someone to not believe in the LDS church? Now that's just sad.

We sat in the blanket area. Have you noticed how they really cut down the blanket area? There were tons of chairs that weren't filled either. Metal chairs are so uncomfortable. The blanket area is way better.

This is the first year I have successfully made it through the entire pageant without falling asleep. I did take a nap earlier in the day. So I don't think I could have anyways. I haven't met anyone who is as obsessed with zombies as Tyler is. I don't know if Ryan is quite as obsessed with them as Tyler, but he's a close second. Tyler has an entire shelf of zombie/horror movies in our DVD collection. I would take a picture, but they're currently in a box. Ryan likes to drop sporadic zombie scenarios throughout the night. Just to keep us on our toes.

Ryan: You're husband was infected and only has 10 hours before he turns into a Zombie. What would you do for the last 10 hour before your husband is a Zombie for forever (in Utah)?

Amanda: We'd probably go to Seven Peaks.

Ryan: That's really what you'd do. You would go to Seven Peaks?

Amanda: We'd probably go to Seven Peaks then Lagoon right after. I think we could fit both in one day. We'd eat at the the Melting Pot for lunch and Teppanyaki for dinner. After Dinner at Teppanyaki I would kiss Tyler goodbye and we would depart. I would leave Tyler at Teppanyaki to eat the waiters.

Ryan: The biggest mistake you can make is kissing a zombie goodbye. Tyler would eat your face off because he would have changed by then.

I am pretty sure Ryan thinks there is going to be a zombie apocalypse. He is just preparing us for the worst.

On a side note, I have GOT TO GET A NEW CAMERA. My iPhone takes a better picture. Does anyone have any recommendations? I am leaning towards a Canon this time. I am not impressed with Nikon.

Candy, Candy, Candy + Running

2011-06-24T16:43:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I wonder, if I were desparate enough for sugar and there was no candy in the house, would I eat a spoonful of sugar? I love candy so much. Too much. I think about it daily. I always go to the same gas station everytime we need gas.. Why you ask? It's not because of the smokin deal on gas. It's because of the rockin candy selection. Mini Big hunks, sugar daddies, Chick-o- sticks, laffy taffys and charleston chews. mmmmmmmmm..... All on my top 10 favorite candy.

Why do I love candy so much? I try to tell myself every morning, "you can't have any candy today, you have to be good." Does it ever work? No. I need some serious help. I am an addict.

I need to be healthier. I have started running, but not as much as I would like to. There is just something about running that I love. I love having my music blaring in my ears and how good you feel after running. Plus it makes it so easy to lose weight! Don't get me wrong. I'm not an amazing runner. I hope to run a marathon sometime in my life though! My brother Fred ran the 2010 St George Marathon. You can read about his awesome experience here. It's pretty funny! I was so impressed that he ran the whole thing because he didn't really have a long time to train and he wasn't actively running long before the marathon. Last week when I was at my parents running on their treadmill my arches and ankles started hurting really bad. I had to stop running. My arches and ankles hurt every time I run. It doesn't matter what shoes I wear. Once this Drug rep told me that he runs barefoot because it is more natural for your feet to fall. Apparently by running on the balls of your feet or the middle of the feet it avoids more forceful impacts. He runs marathons barefoot. Now I'm not that hardcore, but I did run in my socks on the treadmill. I was able to run a lot farther! It did hurt my middle toes, almost to a blister stage, but it didn't hurt my arches or my ankles! I think I want to get some of those finger finger shoes. They are suppose to be similar to running barefoot. Has anyone tried them? I know they look kind of funky, but if I can run without my arches and ankles hurting, that would be great. I was suppose to run in a 5k tomorrow but we're moving. Maybe next time.

And so it is...

2011-06-22T19:12:00.000-07:00

I have become a huge believer that everything happens for a reason. This is a lot harder to believe when the challenges in life come. But I have come to truly believe if you pay your tithing and attend your church meetings, you have nothing to worry about. You put your life in the Lord's hands and live day by day. Everything will work out. This doesn't mean that you won't have trials or challenges in your life, because you will. Ever since I realized this, my life has really fell into place, I have gone in a good direction.

It all started with a decision I made to switch into a different department at work. This was a big decision because I had worked nearly four years in my previous department. It was where I was comfortable. Sometimes I will have a bad day and feel negative... But then I remember that I moved for a reason. Because that was suppose to happen in my life. It was what was the best thing for me. Since moving, I have made really good friends with my new co-workers! There is a girl in my department named Hillary I have came to be really good friends with. She really doesn't know how cool she is. I know it sounds creepy, or weird, but we were instantly friends. We have so much in common. Our personalities are very similar. We laugh a lot together at work, but then we bounce serious ideas off each other too. She's the bomb.com. I saw this job as a blessing in disguise. Since Tyler was going to Snow College, it was kind of hard for me to Commute. Especially in the winter on icy roads. I would get so scared, plus I did slide off the road once and also had several more close calls. I looked around for jobs a little bit so I didn't have to commute, but nothing ever worked out. It was really frustrating at the time, but now I completely understand why it didn't work out. Tyler was also able to get a job in Provo a month ago, so we are able to commute together. We are now moving back to Utah County with great jobs! Probably this weekend!

When Tyler and I were recently apartment shopping since we wanted to move back to Utah County, we went to probably 10-12 different places plus we called on a lot too! There was always a reason that it didn't work for us. We decided to be patient and just see what happens. Tyler's Grandma called him and asked him if we would like to live in their house while they were living in Montana. All though it was frustrating going into apartment after apartment, it happened for a reason.

I have been so much happier in my life since I have learned patience. I can't say that I am the most patient person in the world, because I'm not. I struggle with patience. Everything always works out in the end. Yes, it's frustrating and discouraging at times, but it will get better. Sometimes you'll get something better than expected to begin with. It is just so easy to be negative. Sometimes I have to give myself pep talks and tell myself things really aren't as bad as they seem. Things really could be a lot worse. I am actually extremely blessed. Things in my life are really good! I really couldn't ask for a better husband, family or friends.

I know this is kind of cheesy, but I ran across this on someone else's blog and really liked it.

Everything Happens for a reason

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become.

You never know who these people may be, your neighbor, your coworker, a long lost friend, or a complete stranger. When you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment they will affect your life in some profound way.

Sometimes things happen to you that may seem horrible, painful, and unfair at first, but in reflection you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would have never realized your potential, strength, willpower, or heart.

Everything happens for a reason. Nothing happens by chance or by means of good luck.

Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness, and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, whatever they may be, life would be like a smoothly paved,straight, flat road to nowhere. It would be safe and comfortable, but dull and utterly pointless.

The people you meet who affect your life, and the success and downfalls you experience, help to create who you are and who you become.
Even the bad experiences can be learned from. In fact, they are probably the most poignant and important ones.
If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them, for they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious when you open your heart. If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because in a way, they are teaching you to love and how to open your heart and eyes to things.

Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from those moments everything that you possibly can for you may never be able to experience it again. Talk to people that you have never talked to before, and actually listen.
Let yourself fall in love, break free, and set your sights high. Hold your head up because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself, it will be hard for others to believe in you.

You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.

Most importantly if you Love someone tell him or her, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store.
Learn a lesson in life each day that you live. That's the story of Life.

2011-06-19T17:48:00.001-07:00

I can't really even describe how sad I am that Steve Carrell left the Office. I do understand why he left. He needs to keep his reputation. Let's face it, the Office is on Season 7. 7! It's about time for them to bring it to and end. They should have just stopped it after Steve Carrell announced he was leaving. I can't even believe NBC is trying to keep it going.

I cannot even bring myself to watch the Office now that Steve Carrell has left. I couldn't have thought of a worst person to bring onto the show, then Will Ferrell. Will Ferrell is the second most annoying actor, right next to the guy who plays Borat. He plays the same character in nearly every movie, a pervert, with the exception of Elf. He's not even funny, he's just crude. Don't get me wrong, I watch crude things. But he's not funny so I can't excuse his crudeness. He totally ruined it for me. I did hear he may just be temporary. Maybe he's just guest starring. Maybe Dwight will be the next Michael Scott? I guess I have to give it some time, then I will finish up the episodes.

On another note, May I say how funny Parks and Recreation is? P&R is directed by the same people as the Office. It's definitely in my top 3 favorite TV shows. I can't really decide which in my favorite between Parks & Rec, Dexter, and Breaking Bad. I really can't think of anyone that doesn't play their part to perfection. I suppose they could technically replace Ann (Rashida Jones). Her character is pretty universal and could be played by anyone. But Amy Poehler is the perfect star role. I can't even believe that she is married to Will Arnett from Arrested Development. They have to be the funniest couple in the history of.... Funny couples??? I always try to make people watch Parks and Rec because it's so funny! I love to laugh. If anyone has some amazingly funny TV shows, please let me know.

So Tyler and I both have been commuting to Utah County for work. We wake up at 5:30am, Monday through Friday. It can get really tiresome. We will be moving to Covered Bridge Canyon in a couple weeks. Covered Bridge Canyon is just off of Highway 6 in a little gated community right before those giant wind mills. We will basically be house sitting Tyler's grandparents house while they live in Montana for a couple of years. It works out for us, we will be able to save for a house while living there. Since we will be living in a house, I was thinking... Drum roll please....

I want to get a dog. I guess I should say I am very specific on the dog I want. I want a yellow lab that will grow to be really big. I want him to have a boxy head. His name will be Dexter. Yes, Dexter from the TV show. I did say I loved that TV show!

When I was younger my neighbors had this dog name Max. He's in the picture below. It's not the best picture, but it's the only one I really have. He was yellow, big with a boxy head. He was a very friendly, hyper dog. Yes, he had a very loud, powerful bark... Some people hated it, but I loved it. When my neighbors moved to the other side of town Max would always find his way back to our house. He was basically our dog because he was there all the time! In a sense, he was like a doorbell. He would bark whenever someone came over. Well, he was poisoned which broke my heart. I loved that dog. He was a really good looking dog too.

30 Day blogging Challenge

2011-05-05T21:21:00.000-07:00

So I really need to be better at updating my blog. I have really been neglecting it. I am going to do a 30 day blogging challenge like Hillary did so I have something to blog about, If anyone else wants to feel free! It's fun to read other people's responses. I am pretty sure mine will just be a 30 blog post challenge... I highly doubt I can blog everyday.

Here is the 30 day outline. This should be fun!

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Day 04 - A picture of your night

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most

Day 10 - A picture of the person you hang out with the most

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate

Day 12 - A picture of something you love

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently

Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity

Day 19 - A picture and a letter

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel

Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change

Day 25 - A picture of your day

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member

Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile

Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

It's been a while...

2011-04-24T20:19:00.000-07:00

It really has been a while since I've posted! I guess I have been busy, or I didn't have much to write about. One of the two. Tyler has already got a year down of school! I'm so so glad. Commuting has been okay, but it's really not my favorite. I really want to move back to Utah County. It's not that I haven't enjoyed living down in Sanpete per say, but my life is in Provo. That's where I am five days out of the week. That's where all my friends are. I miss our old lifestyle of hanging out with our friends and always eating at the Osaka. When we both lived in Provo we use to ride our bikes everywhere! And I could go to the gym! I miss it soooo much. We may be moving back up to Provo, but we'll see what happens.

Here is the most recent picture I have at my desk. It was actually taken two years ago. It's changed a little bit. I took down the Twilight pictures. I kind of grew out of that obsession. I love this desk. I have sat at it for four years... But, it's time to say goodbye. I took a new position in the clinic! I start tomorrow. I am really going to miss my old department so so much. I'm a little nervous about it, but I know it was the right decision. There were four internal employees chosen to move and start a new department. I have met my new co-workers and can't wait to start working with them! I haven't spent much time with them but I love them already. Central Utah Clinic really is an awesome place to work! Friday was my last day in Gastro. My department gave me the sweetest card, (which I plan to bring with me to my new department just in case I need to occasionally read it.) a gift card to the University Mall (I already am researching all of the things I am going to buy with it), and... my amazing coworker Kathy made me my favorite cookies! Plus we got Los Hermonos for lunch. I just love my co-workers.

Friday night, some of my favorite coworkers and I went out on Friday night to see Water for Elephants. Of course we made a F21 trip first. How Meg and I love Forever 21 toooooo much.

I have amazing friends.

Me, Meg, Madi, and Kath

Ice cream Sandwich cake

2010-09-19T22:10:00.000-07:00

So I think maybe I have decided not to do A Cupcake for a Rainy Day. I think I may just post my stuff on this blog. I don't have a lot of spare time lately. Did I mention we've moved??? Yes... We now live in Milburn with Tyler's parents. I love living with them, it really is so much fun. I don't miss our apartment in Springville at all. Our bedroom is huge, plus we have our own bathroom, and another little room attached on as well. It's great. Tyler is going to school at Snow College full time. I am still commuting up to Provo for work.

I made an amazing cake this week. I loved it. I was a little tired of traditional cake for my birthday, so I did something a little different.

An Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

Recipe

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

adapted from Schwanns.com but altered

Ingredients:

16 1/2 Ice cream sandwiches

Hot Fudge

Whipped Topping, (whipped cream or aerosol whipped cream)

Chopped Reese's Peanut butter cups

Directions:

1. Arrange 5 1/2 ice cream sandwiches in a square, touching on a flat serving plate. Spread an even layer of whipped cream over to.

2. Drizzle fudge over whipped cream.

3. Sprinkle 1/3 cup chopped candy pieces on whipped cream and fudge.

4. Repeat layers twice. Garnish top as desired.

5. Freeze 6 hours or until firm. Cut with serated knife.

This cake was really good. I think next time I will make sure it has a little bit more whipped topping in between layers. The whipped topping tastes so good with the fudge and Reese's. This

recipe is definitely a keeper. Especially if you are an ice cream lover.

A Rainy Day...

2010-07-21T18:43:00.000-07:00

I've decide to start a new blog! After months of thinking, I've finally came up with a name.

Drum roll please...

http://arainydaycupcake.blogspot.com/

It's still under construction, but hopefully it will be great. I'm going to post my cooking experiences on it. I think mostly tutorials. I love sweets and cooking. So my blog will primarily be about desserts. However, I did get some new Toms shoes, and it the box comes a Toms Flag. I made a shirt out of the Toms flag. It wasn't perfect, but for a first try, I though I did pretty good with the help with my mom and her handy dandy Bernina. I'll probably post my tutorial for my Toms shirt. May I just say how much I love my Toms. I have been debating on getting some since Christmas. I am so glad I did. I love them. I have to get the silver glittery ones. They are so cute.

And don't forget. Rusty is home! His homecoming was so great! He gave the best talk and the luncheon was great. Great food, and it was so great to see all of the family. I made a trifle, homemade oreos, and an amazing 7 layer dip for it. I will posting the trifle and oreos on my new blog. I can't believe I didn't take any pictures of all the amazing food that was there.

Notice: I'm wearing my Toms shirt, and Toms shoes.

Don't miss The Beehive Bazaar

2010-05-01T19:07:00.000-07:00

The Beehive Bazaar is this weekend at Thanksgiving Point! I am so so excited! I look forward to it year around. It comes every six months. This will be my forth time going and I find great things every time. It's a giant boutique full of clothes, jewelry, hair accessories, and other nick nacks.

Last year I got this shirt :

It's one of my favorite shirts to wear. I can't wait to get more things from Autumn Dame. I also got a fabric flower barrette, like the ones I made myself. It's an amazing boutique. I could spend all my money at it. Do not miss it.

Clint's Birthday+ Hamburger cake

2010-04-19T17:02:00.000-07:00

So yesterday was my brother Clint's Birthday. We all went to Fred and Laura's house for a barbecue. The weather has been so nice. I wore shorts all weekend. I surprised him with a super awesome cake. It would have been even better if we would have had a hamburger and french fries for dinner. See for yourself.

Bun: Vanilla Cake

Beef Patty: Brownie

French Fries: Sugar cookies sprinkled with sugar

Cheese: Fondant

Lettuce, Mustard, Ketchup: Frosting

Ketchup: Frosting

Happy Birthday Clinty.

Fabric Flowers

2010-02-19T22:27:00.000-08:00

I have had a new obsession lately. Ever since I went to Nordstrom and they were doing a felt fabric brooch workshop (it was more like a table and you just made one) I have been obsessed with Fabric Flowers. I actually bought one at the Beehive Bazaar. But they are so easy and inexpensive to make. Here are some of the ones I've made this week.

Here is the tutorial. It's so easy. All you need is a glue gun and one-inch strips of fabric about 3-4 feet long. I'm thinking I am going to get feathers and glue on one side of the rosette.

Oh, and I made the zebra skirt. My Mom had to hold my hand basically for every stitching, but it got finished.

New Years Eve

2010-01-09T10:10:00.000-08:00

Tyler and I went down to his parents house on New Years Eve. When we got there we got in our snow clothes and tied the tube to the back of the snowmobile. Tyler's parents live out in fields so there is plenty of room to for tubing. It was so fun.

Tyler and Marty had to help me put on put on this head gear so the spindrift didn't splash into my face. It made it a whole lot warmer.

Here is Marty pulling Tyler.

Tyler's Dad made Katsu Curry and Tempura shrimp and vegetables. It was so good. Marty went to Japan on his mission so he makes excellent Japanese food. After dinner we played catch phrase. Catch Phrase is the best game. It was boys against girls. They boys won almost every game. Right before it turned midnight we went outside and lit fireworks.

We lit sparklers right before we went back in the house.

We went in, drank some Martinelli's and ate Marie Callendar's turtle pie. Then Ronda,
Alyssa and I played Yahtzee. It was definitely one of the best New Years. 2010 sure
started out great.

Newest Hallmark Ornaments.

2010-01-06T17:07:00.000-08:00

How could I forget to post picture of my newest Hallmark Ornaments. Since last year anyways.
I'll have even more next year. I absolutely love Hallmark ornaments. They make me look forward to Christmas even more every year. It's a Hall tradition to get hallmark ornaments for Christmas every year. So we used Tyler's ornaments from since he was a kid for our tree. I love them so much. I want to do that with my kids too.

Only a true Office lover would have an Office ornament. If you push the button on the mouse it says Michael Scott quotes.

Johny Quest- this one is actually Tyler's he got for Christmas this year.

Who wouldn't want Gandalf hanging proudly on his or her Christmas tree?

I had to get the Ariel ornament. Can I tell you how obsessed I was with Beauty and the beast, The little Mermaid and Aladdin when I was a kid. I would watch them over and over and over.

Christmas

2010-01-05T17:37:00.000-08:00

Tyler and I didn't have to work on Christmas Eve or Christmas so we had an awesome break. We stayed at Tyler's house on Christmas Eve. We woke up and opened presents. Tyler chose his own gift. He got a Nixon Watch. Unfortunately it didn't come until until the day after Christmas so he didn't have it for Christmas. Tyler was so sweet. I had no idea what he got me. It was Christian Audigier Perfume. I told him I wanted perfume so he went to Dillards and smelled all the perfumes until he found the one he liked. He said he had a headache from smelling them.
When he was trying to pick out a perfume he said the sales girl kept trying to get him to buy this Jessica Simpson perfume. He kept telling her no. She asked why. Tyler said, "First of all, I don't think it smells very good, and second, my wife would never wear something that was Jessica Simpson." The lady said, "Well you need to tell your wife to grow up."
It makes me laugh to know that someone would get offended that I wouldn't wear Jessica Simpson perfume. Jessica Simpson is dumb. It's funny that Tyler knows me so well that he would know what I would or wouldn't wear. I wouldn't wear JLo either. What is up with these celebrities trying to make his or her own clothing line and perfumes? That's totally lame. They're not even real designers.
Tyler also gave me some flats, some boots, and some Uggs. But I knew what those were.

Here is Adam, Tyler's older brother. This picture has kind of a bad glare. Adam got all kinds of cool coats for Christmas, and a really great knitted scarf.

Here is Jess, Alyssa and Spencey.

Here is Tyler. Check out the cool wrapping paper. It's The Christmas Story. By the way, underneath the wrapping paper is a shop vac. Pretty cool if you ask me.

After we opened presents and had breakfast we headed over to my parents house. We got there and Rusty callled about 15 minutes later. I'm so glad we got there when we did. It was great to talk to Rusty. Only 6 months until he is home! Oh how I can't wait. I had my marshmallow gun ready so when my brother Fred came in I could shoot him. It was awesome. After our phone call with Rusty we had a marshmallow fight with the guns. It was so fun! My mom said that they were picking up marshmallows everywhere you could possibly think after Christmas.

Here is Clint and Fred. Clint is in the process of creating the ultimate marshmallow shooter. He has been researching parts. He wants to make one with CO2. If he does, I don't want to be on the opposing team. He is a mechanical engineer so I would expect nothing less.

Here's Ty and Aiden playing with mini remote control cars.

We ate the best Christmas dinner. Potatoes & gravy, Turkey, stuffing, and some other stuff. I LOVE when my mom makes homemade stuffing. Seriously. She is the stuffing queen. It's amazing. I guess it was kind of like Thanksgiving.
The next morning Ronda made German Pancakes. I have never had German pancakes but they are absolutely amazing. I came home and found a recipe for them online so I could make them. I highly suggest. We tried to go snowmobiling, and tubing but something was wrong with the snowmobile. While Marty was trying to fix the snowmobile we entertained ourselves.
Here is Tyler doing a front flip off the propane tank and landing in a tube. He did it like four times. It was so funny.

25 Days of Christmas- The Final Days

2010-01-02T18:26:00.000-08:00

Day 4-Dec 21
Snowflake Competition at work, and Ugly Sweater day.
I didn't have an ugly sweater, but I did find a super ugly turtleneck at K-mart. I couldn't find anything at D.I. so I looked at some other stores. I put another sweater over it to tone down the uglieness. I was actually kind of sensitive about how ugly I was.

Here are the entries for the snowflake competition. It was pretty competitive. I'm not going to lie. I even gave a container of truffles away for the prized. It was great.

Day 3- Dec 22
Ronda's big Birthday! Awesome! Also, I spent all night making sweets for friends and family. I made chocolate covered rice crispy treats and cake balls.

And, Tyler and I went and did a little Christmas shopping. I had to stop by the Hallmark store and use a coupon I found in a magazine. Two things I love... The Office (more that anything) and Hallmark ornaments. So...

Day 2-Dec 23
Here are the cake balls I gave to my co-workers.

That night Tyler and I went to The Hall Family Christmas Party at his Grandma and Grandpa's house. Another reason to get together, talk, and eat delicious food.

Day 1-Dec 24 Christmas Eve

Finished up Christmas shopping. I just needed to grab one last thing. We went down to Sanpete to see the family. We went to my parents house later in that night. Clint, Tyler and I built marshmallow shooters. It was so fun.

25 Days of Christmas Days 9-5

2009-12-30T17:25:00.000-08:00

Day 9-Dec 16 We had our Relief Society Christmas Party. They had a program, we ate, then cleaned up. When I got home I attempted to make my gingerbread house. Look all I have to say is they need to put faster drying royal icing in The gingerbread house kits. It takes like a day to dry. It really makes me mad. Every year I think it will be better. But every year I am still mad about how the roof always falls off my house.
This is how far I got before deciding to do it the next day... Which is still not finished.

Day 8-Dec 17 Bunko! How I love Bunko. I wasn't one of the people who got the five dollar gift. I got some cute PJ Bottoms.

Day 7-Dec 18 Finished Skipping Christmas then watched Christmas with the Kranks

Day 6-Dec 19 The Best Christmas activity. First of all. I started my day off with some Christmas Shopping. I basically finished everything up but a few things. I went to Nordstrom and tried on a million pairs of Uggs before deciding what ones I wanted. The poor girl who helped me. She probably was sorry she asked me if she could help me. Tyler was working during this time. After Tyler got off, we met up with Tyler's family and headed up to Salt Lake. We parked and rode the tracks to the Gallivan Center so we could go Ice Skating. I was excited to go, but then when I saw that the Ice Skating rink was a lot smaller than I remembered, and there were a million people there, I chickened out. I don't have the best coordination, and I haven't been for a while. I'd probably fall and get my fingers ran over by someone's ice skate. Ronda, Alyssa, Ross and Kaylee went ice skating. Tyler and I headed over to Starbucks to get some Hot Chocolate. Not that good by the way. I could have made better in my Cocoa Latte. We then took a stroll through Temple Square. I love Temple Square. I want to go every year, but it never seems like we can make it up there. It was freezing to say the least. I underestimated the weather.

Tyler hates his picture taken, so he always has to pull a face in them.

We went to eat them headed to Abravanel Hall for the Christmas Symphony. May I say how much I loved it! I want to go every year from now on. The music was beautiful. The conductor was very entertaining and they did a lot of different things to keep everyone entertained. They read, "The Night before Christmas" accompanied by the symphony. It was awesome. I hadn't read The Night before Christmas since I was a kid at home." I wanted to read it this Christmas so I hit two birds with one stone.

Day 5-Dec 20 Tyler and I went to the Romney Christmas Party. I look forward to the Halls and Romney's Christmas party every year. At the Romney Christmas Party there are all sorts of different foods and treats. Ever year they make Tamales because it was a Christmas tradition with Grandma and Grandpa Romney were in their mission in Mexico. Unfortunately this year is the last year. I look forward to it every year. Grandma and Grandpa Romney have Christmas Bingo for the kids down stairs and you win prizes. Although I am not a kid, I still enjoy the prizes. I didn't play it this party because I was talking to everyone, but I sure do love it.

25 Days of Christmas Days 14-10

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Day 14- Dec 11

I went to Pebbles in my pocket and got supplies for my Christmas cards. Expect yours in the mail. :)

Day 13- Dec 12 Christmas cards, and more Christmas cards. We were suppose to be down at my parents. Every year we all go treking up Spring City Canyon and get a real Christmas tree. We were also going to make gingerbread houses, and make hot chocolate in the coco latte. Oh, not to mention, Clint and I were going to make marshmallow launchers. Unfortunately, I was awakened by the sound of Tyler Throwing up at 3:30am. So, we stayed home. Tyler moped around because he was so sick.
Watched:

Day 12- Dec 13

We put up our Christmas tree and busted out all the Hallmark ornaments.

Day 11- Dec 14- Read Skipping Christmas. Such a great Christmas book. It was also made into a movie called Christmas with the Kranks. Sent out my Christmas card.

Day 10-Dec 15- Also read Christmas with the Kranks.

25 Days of Christmas Days 19-15

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Day 19- Dec 6

We got home from my parents house with the first real snow of the season. It's really not December without snow. Or Christmas for that matter.

We watched:

Oh, and what is Christmas without Egg Nog?

Day 18- Dec 7

Fred, Laura, Char, Aiden Tyler and I went to a live nativity put on by one of the wards in American Fork. You start around the fire, they take you around in groups, you go to different locations and finally the end is baby Jesus in a manger. It was freezing. But we did get Hot chocolate.

Here is Aiden and I after the Nativity. Don't worry about the hot chocolate on Aiden's face. And- he lost is two bottom teeth. I remember those days.

Day 17- Dec 8
Central Utah Clinic Christmas Party. We went to Carraba's and we all exchanged gifts. Jan got me the cutest measuring spoons. They have cupcakes on them. They are so detailed. I won't be using them for measuring. Probably just for decoration.

I got Debbie a windshield scraper. Yes, wh0 doesn't have a windshield scraper? That's what I thought too. Debbie didn't. She was out scraping the snow of her windshield with a box she found in her car. But I guess we don't all have cars that start with the remote though right???

Oh, and just a side note. Lost season 5 came out on DVD. I know exciting!

Day 16- Dec 9

Set up my snow village. It's on our window seal.

Don't think we're ghetto because we have a sheet hanging up in our window. Our blinds broke so they are wide open. So we hung up a sheet until we got new ones.

Day 15- Dec 10

Went visiting teaching and made our Christmas handouts for our Relief Society Christmas party.

25 Days of Christmas Days 25-20

2009-12-12T14:26:00.000-08:00

I love Christmas time. It seems like I never enjoy it has thoroughly as I want to. So this year I have decided I am going to do something that relates to Christmas every day to enjoy this holiday Season. So here is my summary so far.

Day 25- Dec 1 Busted out Santa! I was planning on getting all of my decorations out, but I wasn't motivated enough. So I just got my Santa out.

I did listen to Christmas music all day.

The Hotel Cafe presents- Winter songs
Dustin Kensure- This Goodnight is still Everywhere

Reliant K- Let it Snow baby... Let it Reindeer
Maybe this Christmas Tree (Various Artists)

And, last but not least, Christmas with Weezer.

My Favorite Christmas CD would definitely have to be Dustin Kensrue's. I love it so much. I could listen to it over and over and over. He's the lead sing of Thrice. He also has another album called Please come home. Listen to it, It's great. I didn't love Reliant K, Let it snow baby... Let it reindeer. I suppose I shouldn't really have expected to since I don't like Reliant K's real stuff. But Christmas with Weezer was great. Weezer is pretty cool though.

I watched Mixed Nuts on Netflix Streaming instantly. It was the weirdest Christmas movie I've ever seen.

Day 24- Dec 2 Planned the Relief Society Christmas Party
Listened to:

Day 23-Dec 3 Went to the Beehive bazaar.
My camera phone cannot do justice how busy the Beehive Bazaar really was.

I got this shirt from The Beehive Bazaar.

When I got home I read "There was No Snow on Christmas Eve." We got this book from Tyler's Grandma and Grandpa Romney last Christmas.

Day 22- Dec 4 Tyler and I went out to Dinner, then Christmas movie Shopping. We bought and watched Home alone 2. Can you really go a year without watching Home Alone? Best Christmas movies ever. Although I did fall asleep watching it, I did finish watching it on Sunday.

Listened to:

Day 21- Dec 5 Went to Ellen's Christmas breakfast.

Came home and Watched Surviving Christmas, Then Elf. I m trying to watch as many Christmas movies as I can this season.

Later on that night my Mom and I went to the Holiday Home Show in Fairview. I love seeing other people's houses. Especially decorated for Christmas.

Listened to:

I obviously can listen to Dustin Kensrue every day. He's amazing.

We drove around and looked at Christmas lights that night as well.
Mapleton has the best Christmas lights. Is it just me or do not as
many people put up Christmas lights? When I was a kid we
use to drive around and look at Christmas lights, but it seems
like no one puts them up anymore. I told Tyler when we have a
house, our house will be decked out in Christmas lights.
I love how people put lights up the trees. Some people get them
so high up it's crazy.

Happy Birthday Laura!

2009-11-28T13:11:00.000-08:00

Laura- you are the greatest. I am so glad you are married into my family. You and Fred have done so much for me, I could never repay you. You are so fun and I love spending time with you. I hope you had a G-reat birthday.

P.S. Your Funfettis await you.

New Moon + Thrice

2009-11-23T19:50:00.000-08:00

At work I did New Moon Week to get ready for the Premiere. Everyday I did a handout, quote, and Activity. It was so fun. Last week was awesome.

Monday

A twizzler with a "blood" quote. It's the only quote I could find by googling. I was a little behind Monday.

Activity: New Moon Word Search

Tuesday

a glittery snowflake since Edward glitters in the sun.
Wasn't this so appropriate for the first seen in New Moon??? I didn't even know it was going to be in the movie.

Activity: New Moon Word Scrambler

Wednesday

Conversation hearts... Because??? Jacob gave them to her for her Valentines Day. And, the quote from Jacob.

Activity: New Moon Trivia (they ask questions at the premiere and give out gifts. We had to get prepared!)
And since I got everyone brushed up on their trivia, 2 out of the 9 people in our group won prizes. Me being one of them. I got an Alpine Home Health Bag, pencil, pen, notepad, New Moon Magazine and $5 gift card to the theater.

Thursday

Mini cupcake with blood drizzled on them for the day of the release. Since Bella gets a papercut, and blood runs down her arm when Edward throws her backwards. See? Totally appropriate.

Activity: New Moon Crossword Puzzle

Friday

A "blood sucker". I even colored them the color of blood. Sorry, The lighting is bad.

Activity- Match the Phrase to the Character

And Finally the Premiere. We went to The Payson Theaters. When we got there, there were a ton of people lined up for the midnight showing in the freezing cold. The people in the front of the line had been there since noon. Good thing they had Sleeping bags.

Oh- and New Moon was awesome! It was definitely better than Twilight. It had a bigger budget, and the directing was a lot better as well as the acting!. I do have a bone to pick. Why is everyone going Team Jacob just because Jacob busts out his six pack? I've heard, "Edward is a white pasty vampire and Jacob is tan and muscley." Well... Edward was also a white pasty vampire in the book if you don't recall. And everyone was Team Edward then. And we all know what happens at the end. Edward gets the girl. So I'll be sticking with Team Edward.

P.S. Jacob's face is not attractive.

All the Girls

And, I came home to Flowers from Tyler. Not once, But TWICE this week.
First two dozen roses on Wednesday.

Then, mini calla lilies on Friday

By the way, Tyler does work at a wholesale flower company. :)

Friday we wen to the Thrice Concert. The Lead guitarist Teppei had an emergency so the concert was kind of cut short. They just had different road techs bouncing in and out.

And... Drum roll please... Since I am now 21 we got to watch the concert from the balcony. So much better then down on the floor, no pushing. Minus the profane language I heard all night since the balcony is where all the drunks are. It was maybe a little entertaining.

Tyler's Birthday... Sick

2009-11-15T23:57:00.000-08:00

Last Friday was Tyler's Birthday. He turned the big 2-3. Unfortunately Tyler was extremely sick so had quite a boring birthday. We had plans to spent his birthday with his family, but couldn't since he was so sick. And Gentlemen Broncos got put on hold. But he did get his Chocolate cream birthday pie from him Mom. He ended up missing basically an entire week of work. Finally we went to the Instacare and got some medication. He is A LOT better thank goodness. Happy Birthday! I love you Ty. You are the best! And the funniest person I know. I couldn't have married better.

Here's the cake my mom and I planned on making for him. It's on hold for now. Maybe until next birthday.

Halloween

2009-11-01T19:23:00.000-08:00

So here are my Halloween Costumes for the year. I was Dwight for Halloween Bunko. I dyed the shirt myself, and altered the sleeves from long to short. Then, I sprayed brown in my hair. I tried to be in character for both Dwight and Jane.

And, Jane for work. I'll also be wearing this costume to the New Moon Premier. Isn't my cloak awesome? My Mom made it. For Jane being a vampire her legs are a lot tanner than mine. Maybe I'm the real Vamp.

Windmills

2009-10-27T17:30:00.000-07:00

Let's compare...

The windmills in Spanish Fork

Windmills near Mojave National Preserve in California

Please Deliver to: The Office Hater

2009-10-22T21:36:00.000-07:00

Dear Anonymous Office Hater,

I thoroughly enjoyed you blog post on your hatred for The Office. Although we both know that you too loved it and went as far as purchasing the seasons. No one is making you watch it. If the Office is so "Mediocre" then a lot less people would be watching it. Websites like IMDB wouldn't be rating it at a 9.4/10. tv.com wouldn't be saying it's the 19th Most popular TV show today, and the 30th of all time. There are a lot of TV shows out there. But I suppose you are smarter than the rest of the world . Who says, "Not everyone can't be as perfect as Jim?" And, "I need to find a girl like Pam?" I've never heard that before. Maybe you and your friends are just desperate. It must have taken days to think about what to write on that blog post. Kudos on using the cool word, "mediocrity", and also saying that we are all cynical because we watch The Office. It makes a whole lot of sense. Unfortunately, as hard as you to try to be different, you're just like anybody else.

Yours Truly,

Amanda

2009-10-21T20:52:00.000-07:00

Today I found out that I will have the privilege of going to the New Moon premier. Just like last year with Twilight. And I couldn't contain my excitement. I couldn't even concentrate to do my work. Remember this???

Well this year:
I'm dressing up like Jane. My cloak is in the process of being made.

Alone for the week

2009-10-19T21:30:00.000-07:00

So Tyler has gone hunting for the week with his Dad. Things are pretty quiet around the old apartment. The only noises are the fan in the laptop, and the fridge. Would you make fun of me if I said I am afraid to sleep alone? I may have to bust out the night light. I have never gone to bed alone before. My awesome sister-in-law did invite me to go slumber there. I suppose I should have taken up that offer. I have done nothing since I have got home from work. Just sitting around and watching DVDs. And eating I guess. Oh, and I've updated my blog twice in one day which is some sort of a record for me if I do say so myself. I sure do miss him for him only being gone for one day. I saw him this morning, but it seems like it has been so much longer than that. I already can't wait to see him again.

Won't you take me to Spooky Town...

2009-10-19T17:03:00.001-07:00

Remember when I said This is my next project? Well, here it is! It's not completely finished but here is what is done so far. Tyler and I built the Platform. We still are going to make sidewalks and a swamp.

Forlorn Cemetery & Mortuary

Haunted Hearse
The Scare-ousel

The Pumpkin Patch

So it's been a while since I've posted.

2009-10-13T22:46:00.000-07:00

Look- Sometimes I feel like my Blog Posts are boring. You know. I had some stuff to write about, but pshhh... I started writing and I stopped. Anyways. Last week I went to California went my parents. Unfortunately, Tyler was unable to come. He couldn't get work off so it was just me, Clint, my Mom and my Dad. But it was a blast. We didn't go to DisneyLand or Universal Studios. That will be on a different trip when Rusty is off his mission. We hit up some national parks. The first national park we went to was Sequoia National Park. It was awesome. Sequoia's are huge trees that are roughly 2,000 years old. When I say huge, they're huge. Some of them you could drive a car through. The bark makes the trees look fake because it's so thick and an unrealistic brown color.
Then there were also redwood trees. Which aren't as fat as Sequoias, But are taller. You would have to stack like 14 elephants on top of one another to get as tall as some of the redwood trees. That's intense if you ask me.
Have you ever seen the commercial on TV where the dad takes his sons monkey and takes pictures of it at different locations and texts it to his wife and his son gets really excited about it? Well there was two different people doing that. One older lady was taking a picture of a rock that was painted like a money's head. She busted out this really expensive camera and was changing the lense. Then she shot a bunch of pictures of this monkey rock while there was a line-up of people waiting to get pictures infront of General Sherman's tree at Sequoia National Park. It was so funny. Then, the second was a guy with a paper doll. It was blowing all over the place. He should of used cardstock. What was he thinking? Oh, an P.S. I hope he wasn't the one who colored the paper doll. It was a little out of the lines.

Here is my parents in front of General Sherman's tree after the monkey rock lady finally left.

On with Yosemite. It had really cool Granite Cliffs, Waterfalls, and it also had some Sequoia groves. We didn't have time to hike to any of the big waterfalls because they take like six hours, but we hiked some smaller hikes.

Here's Clint, Modeling in front of one of the waterfalls.

The second night in California our hotel was right by an awesome go-kart track. It's tradition. Every time my family goes on vacation and we see go-karts we have to stop. It's like an unwritten law. Of course I placed last. I didn't want to hit into the wall. The employee made threats, and scared me. Why am I such a scaredy cat? They did haul butt. They went anywhere from 0-45 MPH. I'm pretty sure I didn't hit 45.

I couldn't believe how much agriculture goes down in California. I guess I didn't pay attention last time we went. I always knew that a lot of the produce we bought was from California, but I guess I just never thought about it. It seemed there were Orchards and Groves everywhere! We stopped by this really cool fruit stand on the side of the road and got some stuff. I wish we had fruit stands like that in Utah. We got a five pound bag of almonds for 12 bones. If you don't call that a steal of a deal, I don't know what is. And they had tons of oranges, but at this fruit stand they were yellow and green. Not like the oranges you would see in a grocery store. I asked they guy if you were suppose to wait for them to ripen, or if you just eat them as is. We bought some. They were awesome.
When we were over the California border we got stopped, it looked like a small border control. When we stopped they asked us if we had any plants or produce in our car. My dad said yes, we had some apples. The guy looked at them and said he'd have to take them. I can't believe we got our apples confiscated. That's crazy talk.

Fall Fall

2009-09-15T15:26:00.000-07:00

How I love Fall. I am so glad the leaves are changing colors, and it's almost Jacket weather. I love driving down roads that have huge trees lined up right next to each other.

Not to mention Halloween. I think this year I am going to make a halloween tree, and hang Halloween Hallmark Ornaments from it. In fact, I think I am going to have a Halloween Party this year. I'm not sure what will happen during this party. Maybe just a bunch of food.

To my sweet sister...

2009-09-03T20:35:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Melanie, I'm sorry I can't see you on your birthday! I'm glad I got to see you before. Love you!

To My amazing husband....

2009-08-12T19:42:00.001-07:00

Well there you have it, Tyler and I have been married for a year. Already. It's so crazy. It seems like we just got married 3 months ago. I still can't believe it. Tyler is the greatest husband and the past year has been so so fun.

Just a few things about Tyler:

1. Tyler is my best friend
2. I can tell Tyler anything and everything and not be embarrassed.
3. He's the funniest person I have ever met. He can hear someones voice and then imitate it exactly how they sound. I'm not kidding. he is hilarious. He's the ultimate prank caller.
4. He supports me in everything I do.
5. He is so sweet and nice.
6. He'll do anything for me. Sometimes it takes some begging.
7. He has goals and dreams. So I can stay at home with our kiddies!
8. He has the greatest family. I seriously love them so much. I couldn't have asked for better in-laws. And even his extended family is great.
9. We get to spend every moment together! Which I love. We always miss each other when we are apart.
10. He is B-E-A-utiful. He sparkles like Edward Cullen.

Here is the first picture we ever took together. After he trashed me in Street Fighter on the Super Nintendo.

And Now.
I love you Ty!

Fred's Birthday

2009-08-04T21:31:00.000-07:00

My awesome brother Fred turned 30. Which was exciting. I made him some rainbow cupcakes
to make him feel like he was 12 again.

Oh great news! Flight of the Conchords Season 2 came out.

Late 24th of July

2009-08-04T21:00:00.001-07:00

Tyler and I went to this awesome family reunion to a cabin just outside of Altamont the week of the 24th of July. The cabin was amazing. It had a pool, hot tub, sand volleyball, a rockwall, fire pit, a game room. Tons of stuff. It was amazing. I loved it. Tyler's entire extended family went. I hadn't met everyone, because a lot of them live out of state. So I got to meet basically everyone at this reunion. The Romneys have way awesome family reunions.

I love this picture of Spencer. He was just really happy he found that rock.

And Tyler playing footballAnd- I made this cake for the 24th.

One Year Mark

2009-07-11T21:06:00.000-07:00

My brother Rusty has officially been out on his mission for one year since July 2. He just got transferred from New Orleans, Louisiana to Plaquemine, Louisiana. Plaquemine is probably a little more low key compared to New Orleans. I can't wait until he is back. I miss him like crazy! Tyler and I have almost been married a year. It has gone by so fast, but it seems like Rusty has been gone for forever. I can't wait till he is back. Tyler and I are going to get him next July with my parents. I'm pretty excited although it is a year away. Rusty said there is Alligators in the Bayous in Louisiana. You can walk down right next to them if you wanted. Creepy.

Rollerblades

2009-06-29T21:32:00.000-07:00

I bought rollerblades. I use to ride them all the time when I was little. I was really craving riding them. So I got them in the mail today and was so excited to go ride them. I put them on and Tyler was going to skateboard aside me while I rollerbladed up the road. I put my rollerblades on and once I stood up on the cement it was like I was learning how to walk again. Tyler had to hold me while I acted as if I was trying to catch myself from slipping on a wet surface. Constantly. He made me where my helmet. I felt like I was four. My plan for the trails above our house was a little advanced for today. I just stuck with practicing in the driveway. Today I have accomplished riding across the driveway, and turning. Not yet how to brake. I guess I'll have to stick with flat surfaces until then.

This week...

2009-06-27T21:00:00.000-07:00

This little cutie turned 6 yesterday. He's one of my adorable nephews. I can't believe he is already 6. I lived with him last summer and we'd read Wall-E before he went to bed. He's such a good reader. I can't believe it's already been a year.

Yesterday I had the day to myself. I didn't have to work and Tyler did, So I first got up and did P90X. I am so sore today from it.

Afterward, I went to the pool in Spanish Fork and tried to get a little color. It was so nice.

I then went and saw the proposal. It was so so cute. I loved it so much. I definitely am going to buy it when it comes out. Rotten Tomatoes gave it like a 49%. I don't even know why because it was amazing. I want to see it again. I love days when I just hang out with myself. I usually go up to Salt Lake and shop on days like this, but I decided not to this week. Maybe I will next Friday while Tyler is at work.

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-21T20:44:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a great Father's Day. Tyler and I definitely did. First of all, on Friday night we were just getting a couple of things. I ran into Roberts Craft to get some food coloring, then we ran over to Sportsman's Warehouse to get Tyler's Dad a gift card. We started driving when we heard this little girl yell, "Black Lab's for Sale." We drove a little bit further and then Tyler turned to me and said, "Should we get my family a dog". So we turned around and bought Tyler's Dad the cutest little black lab for Father's Day. We temporarily called him Milo until he was officially named by the Halls. He's adorable. I want to buy a house so we can have a dog.

I was actually super prepared for Father's Day which is totally not like us. I made treats, made cards, and we had the presents all taken care of. Although I didn't get my Dad's favorite treat made, Cherry turnovers. I will next time. It will be a surprise.

Hamburger cupcakes. I have been planning on making these for months beyond months, and finally I got around to it. Bakerella motivated me.

Cupcake Pops of course.

I used the left over chocolate for some solid chocolate cupcake suckers for
Kaylee and Charly since that seems to be their favorite part.

And, I made homemade cupcake card for my Dad and Marty.

Marty's

My Dad's

He totally loved it. Look at him hug it. And
he got a GPS from everyone. My parents are huge travelers
so it's about time they got one.

We spent Saturday with
my family since my parents were going to be out of town
for Sunday. We all went out for pizza and talked, and laughed.
Then Sunday we spent the day at the Hall's house. Which
is also always so fun. I love my family. I am so lucky that I was
born into such an amazing family. I love my parents and
siblings so much. Then I was lucky once again, because
I also married into the Hall family. I love them. They
are so fun, and such good people.

Happy Birthday Marty Marty

2009-06-03T20:49:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Marty! I owe you some cupcakes still.

Laffy Taffy.

2009-05-11T17:16:00.000-07:00

This indeed, is a rose made out of Laffy Taffy. I got a little bored one day. And why does my hand have so many wrinkles in it? Seriously.

More Birthdays.

2009-05-10T20:45:00.000-07:00

Here is Mindy. Her birthday was April 30. She turned 30. Just kidding. She has been my friend since I have moved up here. It's sad, once you get married it seems like no friends really stay in contact with you. And you have to make all new friends. Mindy was the only one who actually tried to stay in contact. She is awesome. Except she's too cool for Kitchen stores? What is up with that?

Dear Mindy,

This cupcake was suppose to be for you. I guess you will have to go to the Sweet Tooth Fairy.

XOXO.

And, Please we can't forget about another one of my adorable nieces, Monique. Her birthday was May 9. I believe she turned 9. I can't believe how old she is getting. Once again, I can't see her too much since she lives in Michigan. Last time I saw her was in August at my wedding. I'll see her soon. Oh how I miss them.

Happy Birthday Clint, Mom and Amber.

2009-05-03T09:56:00.000-07:00

I'm a little late on my birthdays as usual.
First of all, Clint, my brother. His birthday was on April 18. We were down for Moab for his birthday, and we went out for Pizza. Our Waitress accidentally poured some hot marinara sauce on Clint. Clint said some vulgar words. No big deal. But, he really does have a burn on his hand. That sauce was hot! I made him a giant cupcake for his birthday. It wasn't that pretty, so I didn't post it.

My Mom! Her birthday was on April 21. She is awesome. I couldn't have grown up with a better mom. She is my best friend.

And last but not least! Amber, my sister-in-law! I have awesome in-laws. Amber's was also on April 21 too. Can I just say I love this picture. It's funny.

Happy Easter...

2009-04-15T22:43:00.000-07:00

I was pretty excited about Easter this year. I made these cupcake pops for family treats.
They are cake balls on a stick, but look like cupcakes. Oh, P.S. They're not cupcake suckers. Try cupcake pops Jeff.

Oh, Debbie and I hung easter eggs from the ceiling at work. Almost all 250 eggs. It was pretty cool.

And here is my awesome desk where I spend 40 hours of my week at. I have an awesome collage of my favorite actors. Oh course I have Edward Pattinson because he is awesome. And I love Twilight. :) Then of course Steve Carell, and Michael Cera because they are my very favorite actors in the whole world. And they are hilarious. Oh my computer wallpaper I have Bret Mckenzie and Jermaine Clemets from Flight of the Conchords. I have never found them in a magazine or else I would have totally cut it out. But I guess they are good on my computer.

Birthday Wishes for Spencer

2009-04-14T23:14:00.001-07:00

Let's talk about how I'm about a month late on posting Spencer's Birthday. Spencer turned 13 on March 20. Spencer is Tyler's awesome little brother. He is way funny. Who wouldn't want Spencer for an brother-in-law? And of course, Pokeball Cupcakes. They were sweet.

Tagged! 10 Things about me.

2009-04-12T20:50:00.000-07:00

Tagged by Lataya.

Here are the Rules: List 10 honest things about yourself- and make it interesting. Dig Deep. Then Tag 7 other people.

1. I don't wear high heels. For one, they are hard to walk in. And two, I would be looking eye to eye with Tyler.
2. I get injured in the weirdest ways possible. For example: I once was playing with a yoyo. I couldn't get it to come back on up so I slammed it really hard down to get it to come back up. It came back up alright. It came up, smacked me in the eye and cut my eyelid. I've been hostile towards yoyos ever since.

3. About two years ago, I was thinking about how much I loved Polly Pockets. Not the new day Polly Pockets, but the vintage ones that are in a shape and open up, then there is a little doll to play with. Well, I got on ebay, and seriously bought a set of like 15. It was sweet. Unfortunately, they are taped in a box under my bed.

4. I'm kind of a Brown-noser. Just a little bit. Only to some people. You know.

5. I'm really obsessive. Too Obsessive. With everything. Youtube videos, Movies, candy, Websites, foods, books, everything. Tyler always tell me I am the most obsessive person he has ever met. For example, I will find a TV show I really like. I will put it on my ipod and watch it all the time. I will change my computer's background to that TV show, Get a shirt of the TV show, and often I find out what other movies, or TV shows the actors and actresses are in, and watch those movies. Oh, and buy the soundtrack. My latest obsession is with Flight of the Conchords.

6. I love love to go to the Temple. It is my favorite thing ever.

7. I played with Dolls till I was 13. Yes 13. Secrety, with 2 other friends. We had a code name for them and everything. It was like I couldn't give them up.
8. I'm kind of a Grudge-holder. I have gotten better at it. But it's definately something I have to work at.
9. I quote lines from media every day. From everything, Youtube videos, Movies, Tv Shows. Mostly from The Office.

10. I slept with a night light until I got married. Most of the time anyways. I was affraid someone would break into my house and go in my room and I wouldn't be able to see them because my light was off. It was my security.
I Tag: Becky, Amb, Megan, Ashley, Hailie, Min, and Janelle.

Bread Making Class

2009-04-05T18:47:00.000-07:00

So Raquel and I went to a bread making class saturday night. It was really fun, I was really glad I went. A mother, Jeanie and Daughter, Mindy taught the class at Jeanie's house. With one bread recipe you can make it, and use it for everything. You can do pizzas, rolls, all types of breads, cinnamon rolls, basically anything to do with bread. The bread is called one hour bread, because from start to finish it only takes one hour. The bread contains no milk, eggs, or oil. The dough recipe itself only contains 5-6 ingredients. At the class, they made cinnamon sticks, italian bread, A cream Cheese braid, and a Pizza. The class was awesome. And... I made bread tonight! It was great! Except I don't have a mixer, I only have a hand mixer so I just had to stir it by hand. It went well though. I think tomorrow I'll try for homemade pizza.
I highly suggest going to the class.

Oh, and I start cake decorating classes on wednesday! I'm pretty excited.

10 things with D?

2009-03-31T21:24:00.000-07:00

So Lataya tagged me. I thought 10 things I love that start with D would be hard- but I think I've got them.

1- Dad
2-Decorating cupcakes
3-Dictionary
4-Dumplings- Chinese
5- Diamonds
6- Dinosaur T-shirt-I had the best dino shirt. It was probably my very favorite shirt of all times. I ruined it with bleach. I don't want to talk about it.
7- Deserts
8- Dresses
9- Daytime
10- Discusions

I tag Mindy with the letter Q and Hailie with the Letter C.

Conference

2009-03-29T23:54:00.000-07:00

I look forward to Conference every year. And every year I want to go. Tyler and I went for the first time to the October session of 2007 which was amazing as usual. It's awesome to see the conference center full of people, and we all have the same belief. I was a slacker and didn't ask for tickets in time for conference. I think we may go and stand in line to see if we can get in. I'm sure we could on Saturday. Then we could go and do something afterward.

Oh yeah, and I got some new cupcake pans which I'm pretty excited to use.

Giant Cupcake Pain

Ice Cream Cupcake Pan

Heart Cupcake Pan

Flight of the Conchords

2009-03-22T21:02:00.000-07:00

So I have a really big obsession with TV shows. My newest obsession is with Flight of the Conchords. I don't know. This may be my ultimate favorite TV Show Ever. My number 1. It's just too clever. In the TV Show they sing songs. Which basically is what makes the show so funny. They will be in a certain situation, and then sing a song about it. But it's not lame like a musical. It's not suppose to be serious. It's funny. Well... They are coming in concert in May. I think I should probably go. If I don't I'll regret it.

To Adam and Alyssa.

2009-03-14T18:00:00.000-07:00

So I am super behind on the Blogging. First off Adam's Birthday was on Feb 20.
This picture is great. Tyler and Adam took turns posing to get this picture.

What do these look like?

I made Adam some sushi cupcakes. Only three. They took forever to make. the outside, or the sea weed is Maná which is a marzipan substitution. It tastes like Sugar cookie dough. Then the cupcake inside is chocolate with cream cheese frosting. The fish in the middle is swedish fish. And of course, there is sprinkles covering the entire cupcake to resemble rice. I think next time for the Sea Weed I am going to do green fruit roll-ups instead. It would be easier.

And on March 8 was Alyssa's birthday. She turned 16. Which was pretty intense. Ronda, my mother in law, made her an amazing peach pie with cream cheese in it. It was delicious. And I made her some cookies and cream cupcakes. Her party was fun. I love my in-laws.

Dulce turns two

2009-02-22T20:27:00.000-08:00

Here is one of my three adorable neices. This is Dulce. She is such a doll. She turned two on Feb 19. She lives in Michigan so I don't see her too much. But she is a cutie. My sister has super cute kids.

Horchatas

2009-02-17T16:19:00.000-08:00

Please tell me that you have ordered a Horchata when you went to a Mexican Restaurant? I order a Horchata basically every time I go to a Mexican restaurant. Well I got online and found a recipe and made this Horchata.

It was pretty easy, but took a long time. You put 1 cup of uncooked long grain rice in a blender with 5 cups of water, and blend it for 1-2 minutes. You then let it soak for 3-6 hours. I prefer 6 hours. It turns the water really white. Then you strain the rice out, and add milk, vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon and sugar to the rice-soaked water and blend. It was delicious. And I made enchiladas on the side.

Oh, and don't forget about Valentines. Tyler brought me some roses, and Chocolate covered strawberries. Yum.

Happy Happy Birthday Dad!

2009-02-10T14:54:00.000-08:00

So Feb 7 was my awesome Dad's Birthday. He turned 72. Ok, not really. Just 58. Look how awesome he is? We had a birthday party for him at my brother Fred's house.

Here are the cupcakes I made for my Dad's birthday. They are Fudge Chocolate cupcakes, with Cream Cheese frosting and vanilla cream filling. They were delicious. I literally ate 5 on Sunday.

Stop the Rain. We are going to flood.

2009-02-08T11:29:00.000-08:00

So we almost had a little flooding problem. It was on Jan 24. Tyler and I came home from Dinner, and with the snow melting and all the rain, we were having a little problem. It was at around 11:30pm and our rug in our entry way was wet. The water was leaking in. So we went outside, and found a broken snow shovel, and a garbage can. Yes, the white one in the picture. I scooped up the water in the garbage can, walked across the lawn and dumped it where the lawn slanted downward while Tyler flung it with a snow shovel. It took an hour and a half but we got it off the cement. Here are all my footprints. Luckily that night it snowed, and froze all the water. And I guess it just slowly disappeared because it's not there anymore.

When we woke up, It was back the way it was the night before. but luckily, this time we got a pump to pump the water out so we didn't have to do it by hand. We have sand bags lined up on our porch now. You know, similar to a bomb shelter. We are keeping them there just in case.

Oh, why hello Awesome Hawaii shoes and awesome Tyler.

Besides our flooding, Tyler does work in the flower business for a wholesale flower dealer, so I haven't really seen him too much being almost Valentines. And Valentines = Flowers. Do you know they double the price of roses for Valentines Day? No thanks on the roses. Maybe just some new shoes or a coat would be fine.

Oh, and I have been watching some great shoes lately. Oh, and I have caught up on all my favorite TV Shows lately. I love Ugly Betty! It is so funny. I love Amanda and Mark, not just because she has the same name as me, but because she plays her part so well. I love it.

Oh, and then there is Flight of the Conchords. So Funny.

Happy Happy Birthday Rusty, Jake and Becky!

2009-02-06T00:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Rusty!
Oh how I miss my awesome brother Rusty.
He turned 22 on Jan 23.
Don't you just love this picture?
He parted his hair to the side and is wearing my dad's reading glasses.
When Rusty did this Tyler yelled, "Wayne, Wayne."
Obviously Rusty looks like a "Wayne."
It makes me laugh every time I look at it. I love it.
Rusty is on his mission. he has been out for 7 months. It's
going by so slow.

Happy Birthday Jacob.
Jacob turned maybe like 24 or something on Feb 4.
We love Jacob.
No cupcakes for him, We didn't see him for his birthday.
Maybe next time.

And last but not least,
Happy Birthday Becky Lee!
Becky Lee turned 22.
It was pretty intense.
All I have is her engagement picture, or just a picture of her profile view.
This one is better.

Here are Becky's Birthday Cupcakes. They're Vanilla, with Vanila Frosting,
and Chocolate Ganache.

Edward Cullen Action figure

2009-01-13T20:16:00.000-08:00

Edward Cullen Action Figure???

Why would I NOT buy this.

Someone really needs to make a Michael Scott,
Dwight Shrute and Kelly Kapor
Action figure. Or just the whole Office staff. It
really wouldn't hurt.

Oh, P.S. If you ever want cupcakes let me know. I need
a reason to make them as much as possible with
out me eating them.

Happy Birthday Andres!!!

2009-01-11T20:34:00.000-08:00

My Cute Nephew Andres! This little monster turned 5 on Jan 9. No cake, because he lives in Michigan. Maybe next time I see him.

Freaks and Geeks

2009-01-08T20:08:00.000-08:00

So a few weeks ago, Tyler and I were at Hollywood video and he really wanted to get this Freaks and Geeks TV series. He said he loved it when he was a kid. I didn't want to watch it because we have gotten some videos Tyler loved when he was a kid and they ended up being kind of lame. But we rented it, and... I absolutely loved it. I am mad that there is only one season. IMDB gave it a 9.6/10 and Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 93%. It is such a good TV series, and I guess it shows how Highschool can be. There are so many people that are famous now, that made an appearance in the show. James Franco played Daniel Desario. One of the freaks. He has also been seen it Spiderman 1,2, and 3, and Pineapple Express. Seth Rogen plays Ken Miller, he has recently been in Pineapple Express, Superbad, and You me and Dupree. Oh- and Rashida Jones that plays Karen Filipelli on the Office season 3 was in an episode, and Shia LaBeof that was Louis in Even Stevens made an appearance. There is famous people all over.
The episodes are extremely funny too. There is this one episode where Lindsay, the main character, is going to have a Party while her parents are away so Lindsay and her friends buy a keg. Then Lindsay's little brother, Sam, and his two friends Bill and Neil get the idea to get a non-alcoholic keg and switch it. Then all of Lindsay's friends think they are drunk. And Bill get's drunk instead while he was guarding the Keg. Here is Bill to the left. It's a great show. One of my all time favorites. I highly recommend.

Christmas.

2008-12-29T19:29:00.000-08:00

So, Christmas was a blast this year as always. I get so excited about decorating. And, I love to shop for people's gifts. We didn't have work on Christmas Eve, or the day after Christmas. It was no nice to be able to relax. It really flew by. For mine and Tyler's first Christmas, we stayed at his parents house. It was pretty fun. We slept in, got up and opened presents with his whole family, had breakfast and then went to my parents house.

Oh, here is our Christmas Tree at our apartment. It looks pretty barren, but it is covered with Tyler's Hallmark Ornaments. He gets some every year for Christmas. And I got some this year too! It was pretty exciting.

Here are some of the Hallmark Ornaments on our tree.

Yoda

Popeye

The Grinch

Harry Potter

Cooking Supplies

A Lighthouse

A Church

A car. Tyler has a million cars from when he was a kid.

We have some other really cool ones. This year, I got Raggedy Ann and Andy, and a toaster.
We also have Bilbo Baggins, Steve Young, and some other really cool things.

Who couldn't love Hallmark?
I Plan on collecting the Nostalgic houses, and making a tree just out of the houses.

Oh, and here is my snow village. I love it. It's my favorite
Christmas decoration.

Oh, now this is cool, Not only do they have a Christmas Village, you can do a
Spooky Town.

Which is my next project.

Cupcake in a Jar

2008-12-27T20:20:00.000-08:00

So... Here is what I made for friends and co-workers for a Christmas treat.

Cupcake in a Jar
Vanilla Cake
White Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate Cake
Cream Cheese Frosting

And some Christmas tree sprinkles.
You Just eat it with a spoon right out of the Jar.

Delicious.

Birthday... December 22

2008-12-23T18:58:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Ronda!!!

And for her birthday, Vanilla cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache and vanilla cream filling.

Jessica came home from Hawaii.
Ronda helped me jump my car while pouring snow.
And- I didn't have to work.

So I guess you can say it was a pretty eventful day.

The Big 25

2008-12-20T14:10:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to the awesome H-Law.
25- but acts 17.

Oh, and Red Velvet cupcakes for Hailie's birthday, that were actually a weird green color.

Griswold Family Christmas

2008-12-18T20:42:00.000-08:00

For our Christmas tree Tyler and I went up Spring City Canyon and cut down our own Christmas tree with my family. It was pretty intense. Except It's kind of a naked tree. It was really fun.
Here is my brother. He found a tree that looked good, so he cut it down and it was completely
barren on the other side. And dead. It was awesome. Tyler kept hiking higher and higher and higher. But he found us a tree. It's kinda of naked... but it's cool. It cost us a whopping 5 dollars. It was just like the Griswolds. We even watched Christmas Vacation a few days before this great adventure. Except my Dad did remember the saw, and we didn't get stuck under a semi. Oh, and- we almost had to tie the tree to the top of Tyler's car, but my brother took it in his truck and dropped in off on he and Laura's way home. They put it right in front of our door. We definitely couldn't have missed it. Tyler's mom Ronda gave us an awesome Christmas village, Nativity seen and decorations for our tree. I am not really prepared for Christmas. I have absolutely no gifts bought yet. OH- and, I got my car fixed because the water pump went out. It cost
a fortune. Definitely not what I wanted for Christmas. At least it's fixed.

Here is the Christmas tree Tyler found. Trust me, It looks a lot better covered with snow. It isn't as full as it looks.

27 things I'm grateful for

2008-11-30T19:20:00.000-08:00

Tagged by Mindy.

Oh, and Min, that name was retired once Jose moved to Texas!

1. Tyler!
2. My awesome parents. They are willing to do anything for me.
3. My funny brothers
4. My sister. I can tell her anything!
5. Mt Awesome In-laws.. Oh how I love Tyler's parents and sisters. And my brothers wife Laura!
6.The Church
7. The Temple
8. Our Apartment
9. My hyper friends
10.Cupcakes
11. A computer and the internet
12. Books
13. Food
14. Cars and Mechanics
15. My Job
16. Laughing
17. Cell phones
18. Education
19. Clothes
20. Shoes
21. The Snow
22. Hobbies
23. Google
24. Pictures
25. A bed. Actually a comfortable bed.
26. My Ipod. It has saved me from hours of boredom.
27. T.V.

I tag Amber, Becky, H-Law, Stef

Twilight- LOVED IT!

2008-11-22T18:42:00.000-08:00

Look, I am really sick of people babying about the Twilight movie. For reasons like, "It's not as good as the book", or, "I don't like who they chose for Edward." All I have to say is, "Stop babying, you're annoying me; They aren't going to change the actor just because you don't like him so stop crying me a river." Everyone imagines him different because it was A BOOK FIRST. Also, he is 108 years old and he isn't suppose to look like a typical boy." They picked him for a reason. I personally LOVED it. I have already seen it twice.
For work, Alpine Home Health rented out the Thanksgiving Point Theaters and we saw it on Thursday at 7:00 P.M. It was so so fun. Hailie and I really did wear our prom dresses to the movies. It was awesome! We were the only one's there in our Prom dresses. And a lot of people stared. It's cool though. Here we are! It's a bit fuzzy.

I have to say, I did love Rob Pattinson. I thought he did a great job acting. I would first like focus on Rob's hair.

Love It! First off- When I think of an Edward, I think of Royalty. There has been a lot of King Edwards. It makes me think of nice hair, not the new day spike that every guy has. I pictured his hair being different from the typical guy. I think Rob Pattinson has AMAZING HAIR. Like in the picture. His hair is beautiful. And he talks really sophisticated. Like someone that is 108 should talk. I love him. And he looks excellent in a thermal. And his sunglasses.

Oh, and I loved Jasper. His facial expressions were awesome! Even though he just had one, "He looks like he is in pain." He was like a walking Zombie.

Oh, and then there was James. Excellent acting! He made an awesome evil vampire. I think his hair also really added something extra. I guess I just love hair though. Nice Muscles by the way. They were really something extra.

This part was super intense.
Almost as intense as this. Go see it. It really was good.

Cake decorating

2008-11-18T13:51:00.000-08:00

Great news! I found out that Campus Craft and Floral offers cake decorating classes. I'm totally going to take some.

Tagged 8+8+8+8+8

2008-11-05T19:34:00.000-08:00

So this has been sitting in my drafts for about a month... And now I am finally doing it.

8 TV Shows I Love to Watch:
1. The Office, Of course. My ultimate favorite, and best sitcom ever created.
2. Arrested Development
3. Ugly Betty
4. The Hills
5. Kath & Kim
6. Band Of Brothers
7. Clark and Michael
8. 30 Rock

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Tepanyaki
2. Chef's Kitchen
3. The Osaka
4. Mimi's Cafe
5. Kneaders
6. Biaggi's
7. Zubs
8. Hot Pot and Dumplings

8 Things That Happened Today:
1. It snowed for the first time this season
2. Tyler and I got to ride to work together because it snowed, and my the switch is broken on
my AC/Heater. Which means, I don't have defrost!
3. Window shopped online. What's new???
4. Listened to this guy rave on about being arrested today.
5. Ate an awesome Avacado, Bacon, Turkey sandwich from Kneaders. Oh, and a cinnamon roll.
6. Looked for Cupcake recipes for Tyler's birthday cupcakes.
7. Went to the grocery store and saw Adam and Magnus there
8. Bought the Twilight Soundtrack

8 Things I am Looking Forward To:
1. Tyler's big 22 tomorrow!
2. Spending my allowance this weekend.
3. Making Tyler's birthday cupcakes.
4. Going to the Clark's planetarium to see a 3D movie. I'm so excited.
5. Buying new yellow shoes.
7. Not having to work on friday.
8.Going to Urban Outfitters this weekend.

8 Things on My Wish List:
1. Losing some serious weight
2. My Heater to be fixed in my car
3. More clothes
5. A new laptop
6. A new phone
7. To be debt free
8. A feather bed

Time Change...

2008-11-02T19:19:00.000-08:00

I never like the winter time change. It is only 8:00 and it seems like it's 11. I hate how it gets dark so early.

Black Friday

2008-11-01T18:38:00.000-07:00

So, the count down for Black Friday has officially begun. Only 26 days left. This is basically the one day I wait for the entire year. Last year, Jordie Omer and I camped out infront of Circuit City. They had the best deals. and not as many people as Best Buy. However, I think that this year I will try to get a new laptop. Maybe. Tyler hates the long lines and the big crowd. But I love it. So I go shopping with the none other, Jordie Omer. Boy am I excited.

Just 3 things...

2008-10-15T18:43:00.000-07:00

So today at work, Jan was talking to another nurse in the nurse's station and I heard, "Braces."
Which instantly sparked an idea...

Drum Roll Please...

I'm going to be Ugly Betty for Halloween.

Second- This place called Alpine Home Health rented out the movie theater at Thanksgiving Point for the Twilight release for some Offices. We get to go. Hailie said she thought she read some where it is a Prom Dress theme,Therefore we will be wearing our prom dresses. With a few minor alterations on the sleeves. If no one else wears there prom dress, would you mind sitting next to me in mine? It's a little poofy. No big deal.

Third- I recently picked up a sewing hobby. Here are my next creations:

Pretty Exciting.

2008-10-08T21:50:00.000-07:00

Tyler has only ever had one request for a blog entry; "Will you post a picture of me with long hair." So here it is. Tyler recently decided he wants to grow his hair out at least this long again.

I also got a new do... I chopped about 6-8 inches off and it took 3 seperate hair cuts to get it just so. The first from Becky Lee, and the second and third from my very own mom. My mom is the awesome at cutting hair. I think I may chop a little bit more off still and I am in need of a dye job.

2008-10-07T15:46:00.000-07:00

So, I got my wedding pictures back yesterday and I love them. Our
photographer Tom Kline (Who conveniently is my uncle) and his daughter,
Jessica Hansen took a ton of pictures. They turned out great!
The day went by too fast. I loved it.

So, This is the only time ever, that I will ever be seen kissing in a picture.

I swear that is real lace. There's no hidden zipper. It takes like
20 minutes to get into that baby.

This is Jessica, She helped Tom take pictures.
I absolutely love this picture of her.

Just an Observation

2008-09-30T21:52:00.000-07:00

Notice: Pam is wearing the same shirt in the Season 4 Premier, and the Season 5 Premier.

Back into the Office Season!!!

2008-09-26T16:42:00.000-07:00

Well, last night was the first showing of the Office Season 5 Premeire, and let me tell you, it brought little to no disapointment. With one Exception. Jim and Pam. I hope they have some sort of turn around. They use to be so funny. Jim use to play tricks of Dwight, and have a little bit of fun. But now, he just acts like he's too cool for everyone. All Jim and Pam care about is eachother. It bugs me. But Jim did purpose in the Season 5 premiere. Some of my favorite things from the Office Premiere: 1. Dwight and Angela secretly sneak to a private room to "engage" in their affairs. Angela: "This in the last time Dwight, I mean it, I have a fiance who very much like."

2. Kelly bought a "tapeworm" off of Creed to loose weight; and

Ryan came and apologized to Kelly and He asked her to grab a drink after work. Kelly responded in saying, " Me and Daryl are dating and we are like crazy in love" but still continues to try to make him jealous. 3. Holly makes an excellent addition to the office cast. She's almost as dorky as Michael.

4. Ryan is still in the episodes, even after getting fired from corporate, Michael hired him back in replace of Pam.

Predictions
for the upcoming episodes:
1. Something will go wrong with Pam and Jim's relationship. I think Pam will cheat on Jim with her new boy friend from Art School.
2. Angela will dump Andy at their wedding.
3. Michael and Holly will persue a relationship.
4. Kelly and Ryan get back together.

Juno

2008-09-25T21:05:00.000-07:00

No matter how many times I watch it, it never gets old. It is probably the best movie ever created.

Just a few things I need...

2008-09-24T18:08:00.000-07:00

This awesome Vest from Buckle, definately first priority.

This awesome watch from Buckle

A white skirt and tanner legs

A new hoodie

Some new pants

A new Jacket from Buckle

Definately an Ice cream maker

A Kitchenaid mixer, green please

A hand mixer. Just to be safe. You know, incase the big one is dirty.

Maybe I will get a bonus. Ya... right

Peeps

2008-09-15T20:05:00.000-07:00

Boy, am I glad it's peep season.

Marzipan

2008-09-13T23:57:00.000-07:00

It is getting near halloween and I need to start early to insure that I am entirely prepared for the Halloween season. I have been on a hunt for cute Halloween Recipes. I was looking in the Country Living magazine when I came across this picture.
The stems are made out of Marzipan which is a confection consisting primarily of sugar and Almond meal.

I also found a recipe for marzipan on Pickypalate:

Marzipan

8 ounces almond paste
2 cups icing sugar
3 to 5 tablespoons light corn syrup

1.To make the marzipan combine the almond paste and 1 cup of the icing sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat with the paddle attachment on low speed until sugar is almost absorbed.

2.Add the remaining 1 cup of sugar and mix until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.

3.Add half the corn syrup, then continue mixing until a bit of the marzipan holds together when squeezed, adding additional corn syrup a little at a time, as necessary: the marzipan in the bowl will still appear crumbly.

4.Transfer the marzipan to a work surface and knead until smooth.

Soo.... I went on a hunt for Marzipan, or Almond Paste. I went the Bosch store, they didn't have it. They told me it would be at a grocery store. Well... I couldn't find it at Maceys that night either.

The next day Hailie and I went to Maceys, Unfortunately I forgot my wallet at home friday. So Hailie got some marzipan and almond paste.

Andrew: What are you going to use this for?

Hailie:" I don't know, Mandy pressured me into buying it, I told her I would come back later but she said, "no just get it now".

Well, little did I know, Marzipan is awesome.

We have, a Marzipan Monster

Marzipan Pigs

Even, this Marzipan Baby.

Honestly, I don't think I would want to eat the Marzipan baby after hours of molding and shaping it. Plus, it has hair. So, I don't think that I am going to make something that advanced. But, I am going to make the awesome pumpkins cakes with marzipan stems. That's more on my level.

Hawaii shoes...

2008-09-09T20:25:00.000-07:00

I went to Hawaii when I was in the first grade... So I was like 7 right? I got this exact pair of shoes probably in a size 2 or something. Well being 7, little did I know that I would need a size 8 for later in life. Probably about 5 pairs of them to last me for a few years. By that time, I would have someone I knew going to Hawaii so I could have them get me a pair. They were my favorite shoes then, but I grew out of them and who knows where they went??? Well sometimes I will see these shoes at random stores. For example, The Quilted Bear. But there is always something wrong with them that persuade me not to buy them. The Quilted Bear ones had the melted seam right down the middle of the straps. That's not going to work. And they can't be black either. They have to be the weird brown colored ones. Hawaii makes the best ones. My sister-in-law Laura has a pair, which made me remember how much I like them. Then I borrowed her shoes for a day. And now I NEED a pair.
Well, I HAVE BEEN SAVED. Jessie, Tyler's little sister moved out to Hawaii to go to school. So... I guess you can say I reminded her around 10 times to not forget to get me some Hawaii shoes while she is out there. So basically, my wish has been fulfilled.

I need to cut my hair

2008-09-07T19:07:00.000-07:00

So... I think I should probably cut my hair.
Anyways. My Hair is getting too long and drab. I need to spice it up. So I am thinking I should cut my hair like this Rihanna's to the right. It is super cute. I've always had long hair. We'll see if I dare cut it this short.

Moving

2008-08-26T19:42:00.000-07:00

Tyler and I are moving... Again.
Tyler found us the apartment we are living in now two days before our wedding. You won't
believe how hard it is to get an apartment, untill you are searching close to the first of the semester. Something will be posted on Craigslist for 20 minutes and when you call it is already taken. So... How Tyler got us this apartment is he sat on the computer for 3 hours hitting refresh every two minutes watching for new apartment listings to pop up on Craigslist and KSL. He got in the shower, and when he go out a listing had popped up for an apartment that had been posted for 7 minutes. He called on it, and went to meet the guy right then, and got the apartment.

We moved in on Monday, Aug 11. We went to R.C. Willey and got a steal of a deal on a couch and a chair. Unfortunately, living in a basement apartment, The couch couldn't fit through the door because of it's length and I was so mad.

Well, Thursday Aug 14, Tyler's sister Amber called us to tell us an apartment was available that we had been waiting for. We had been waiting for it since around February. So, we went and looked at it and decided to move again. Luckily, we didn't return our awesome couch that we bought because we can now use it in our new apartment. I'm pretty excited.

We are moving again on Sept 1. It took long enough to move last time. It sucks that we are moving so soon again. And lately, I haven't found anything I hate much more than Cardboard. I hate the texture, I hate the little fuzzy texure, and I hate the way it makes my hands feel. I wish I could get huge plastic gloves that go up to my shoulder when I come in contact with cardboard. It's ok... I guess it's only one more move to a bigger a-p-t.

2008-08-17T20:49:00.000-07:00

So... Tyler and I finally got married on August 8. We were so ready for it to be over the night before our wedding. It ended up being an amazing day. The rain was perfect timing. It started just as we were driving from Manti to Fairview for our luncheon. Luckily, the rain waited for us to finish our pictures before it poured. I don't have any pictures from our wedding yet. I got this one from Amber's blog. I'll post some more later.
Our reception turned out awesome. It was like a big party for me and Tyler. My Mom made it all happen. she did such an amazing job on the reception. She workerd her butt off for it. We got an awesome turn out. Tons of people came. We got some awesome presents too. I got this BOMB rice cooker from Jordie Omer and Janessa Christensen. Seriously. I think everyone should seriously consider buying one. It cooks the rice all by its lonesome. All you have to do is put rice and water in the bowl, close the lid and press, "white rice". It's that simple. Then in 20 minutes you have delicious white fluffy rice. We also got this sweet toaster that has an egg cooker on the side. I love it. I can make breakfast sandwiches with it. Oh and Tyler's aunt Kelly made us the most amazing quilt. I can't wait to use it on our bed after we move.

For our Honeymoon we went to Las Vegas because I really wanted to go there. Luckily Tyler's Dad lent us his air-conditioned car because neither mine nor Tyler's car has working air conditioning. We stayed in the Hilton Hotel on the south strip. It was pretty sweet. We had this amazing king bed that we could sprawl and not even hit each other. Then we came home from the honeymoon to a full sized bed. Not so roomy. Seriously though, who would have thought that the only reason Paris Hilton is famous is because her Grandfather was the founder of Hilton Hotels???

Anyways... Some highlights of our trip.

We went to M&M World which was Awesome Possum. They had such awesome stuff. They had everything you can imagine with M&Ms on it. I didn't get anything because Tyler told me I should save my money for something I actually really wanted. I never really found anything I really wanted, so I should have bought those green M&M earrings. Maybe next time.
Tyler and I heard that
Vegas Hotels have these huge amazing buffets with tons of food. We heard The Belagio was the best. So... We went to the Belagio to eat. There was a humongous line for the Buffet. We stood there for probably about an hour and a half to eat. Everyone was right about Las Vegas buffets being really elaborate. It wasn't as good as we thought it would be. They did have everything though. They had any kind of sea food you could think of, and this huge dessert bar which was the most alluring to me since I am a sugar Junkie. I ended up disappointed. It wasn't that great for looking so delectable. Tyler and I did hit up Planet Hollywood and we went to the Miracle Mile shops. It has excellent Shopping I might add. It was sweet. Tyler didn't have as much fun at the shopping times. I didn't get to shop as much as I wanted to. Tyler isn't much of a clothes shopper. He prefers electronics and media. Tyler did gamble for his first time. He lost $9.00 and won 35 cents. It was pretty cool. We kept the voucher instead of cashing it in for the whopping 35 cents. Being married is sweet. It's like we're little girls slumbering everynight.

Breaking Dawn

2008-08-03T10:59:00.000-07:00

So... The Twilight's forth and final book, Breaking Dawn, was released yesterday. There is a lot dissension on who Bella will end up with, Jacob or Edward.

My opinion... I highly doubt she will end of with Jacob Black... My reasoning for this:

- Bella has to be turned into a vampire. They had made a promise to the Volturi. If Bella doesn't turn into a vampire, she will be killed as will Edward.

-Jacob Black can't protect her. The Volturi are the most powerful vampires in the world. There is no way Jacob Black would stand a chance as a little warewolf.

- In New Moon when Edward left Bella and moved away, Bella was miserable for months beyond months. Yes Jacob was there to help her, and comfot her, but he didn't take the pain away, he just occupied her brain a little bit. She would still do dangerous things to hear Edward's voice even though her and Jacob had a very strong friendship.

- Bella can't live without Edward... That's all there is to it, Edward makes her melt because he

is so perfect; his affection, how he talks to her, how he treats her. Jacob is just a stupid jerk. Bella said She loved Jacob, but Bella never had described how strong she loves Jacob like she does about Edward. Edward always makes her body do weird things. Jocob does nothing like that to her.

- Bella said herself, she can't live without Edward and she never wants him to ever leave her again. She wishes she didn't have to choose between Edward and Jacob, but she already has, and she can live without Jacob. Maybe she loves Jacob but maybe in a different way.

Of course Jacob is going to try to sabotage the forth book. But in the end, Bella and Edward will end up together.

It's going to be awesome.

The Office...

2008-07-30T18:05:00.000-07:00

Have I ever really expressed my undying for The Office?
Seriously, is there any Television show that will ever be able to compete with how brilliant The Office is? Yet some people don't like it. I don't get it. Where is your sense of humor? People that don't like The Office automatically receive a -50 on the Amando Meter. Tyler and I love it. I am pretty sure I quote The Office lines on an every day basis.

My latest favorite line:

Ryan: I hate ketchup
Kelly: You love ketchup
Kelly: He loves ketchup

Second Runner up:

"I enjoy having breakfast in bed. I like waking up to the smell of bacon, sue me, and since I don't have a butler I have to do it myself; so most nights before I go to bed, I will lay six strips of bacon out on my George Foreman grill then I go to sleep. When I wake-up I plug in the grill, I go back to sleep again. Then I wake-up to the smell of crackling bacon. It is delicious, it is good for me, it is the perfect way to start my day. Today I got up, I stepped onto the grill and I clamped my foot. That's it. I don't know what is so hard to believe about that."

The Actors and Actresses on The Office are absolutely brilliant. Every actor and actress on The Office play their part to absolute perfection. Is there any actress that could play the part of Kelly Kapor, an annoying, celebrity absorbed Ryan lover as precise as Mindy Kaling?
Steve Carrell plays the part of Michael Scott, Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin. His acting capabilities are flawless. He plays a boss that annoys all employees that tries to be "A friend first, and then a boss second." I am going to take a trip to Scranton Pennsylvania because I love The Office. Steve Carell is the only actor I care, and ever will care to meet. He is awesome.

" Excuse me seamonster you weigh like a thousand pounds"

"So then, the next movie moves to the top of the queue. So number five becomes number four, number six becomes number five, number three becomes number two etcetera etcetera; and lets just say that I just sent back Love Actually that was awesome, Then they sent me uptown girls which is also awesome. But Guess what, now I want to see Love Actually again but it's at the bottom of the queue. Oh no what do I do? What I do is this: I go online, I go click, click, click, and I change the order of the queue So I can see Love Actually again as soon as I want to. It's so easy Ryan, Do you really not know how Net Flicks work?"

Jim: Question, what kind of bear is best?

Dwight: That's a rediculous question.

Jim: False, Black Bear

Dwight: That's debateable. There are basically two schools of thoughts.

Jim: Fact: Bears eat beets.
Dwight: oh....
Jim: Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.

Dwight: Bears do not eat beets . What is going on? What are you doing?

. . .

Dwight: Identity theft is not a joke Jim. Millions suffer every year.

Everyone should watch The Office...

2008-07-10T15:58:00.000-07:00

So... After nearly 3 1/2 Years of dating we are finally getting married on Augut 8, 2008. Ya ya... 08-08-08. I swear we didn't purposely plan it. We aren't Cliché like that. Nor will we cut the cake and feed it to each other. That's too cheesy. We are getting married in the Manti Temple and are planning to live in provo. We are counting down the days. But then it will be here... Then what's to look forward to?