Chris's Birthday

So Chris's birthday was a few days ago and we had a really great day. I made waffles from scratch topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Than we did presents and for dinner before he had work we had steak and potatoes! It was a really simple day but it was great! I'm so thankful for him, he is such a blessing and is always so happy and positive. Sadly quite the opposite of myself a lot of the time! It just takes sooooooo much before he's even bothered by something whereas I have a short fuse. He really is my better half in every since! I love him so much and am really very grateful for his (almost) unending patience! I love you hun!

Birthday

Today was my birthday! It was really fun... we stayed home and it was awesome! Chris talked to my mom a few days before and told her he really would like to make me ribs like she does since I've told him how much I like them. So that was one of my birthday surprises was ribs for dinner. Just like how mommy makes =D It made me so happy! And also ever since Christmas and learning about Grinch clues Chris has been doing his own versions. He did this for valentines day and than also today. He hid my presents in the fridge, VHS video case, and under this HUGE salad bowl we got as a wedding present we keep on top of the cabinets. The presents from Chris were an egg pan and tiny spatula to go with it, a rice cooker/veggie steamer, and some yarn. I got a edible bouquet from my in-laws it's very yummy. And got a bunch of scrapbooking supplies from my mom and dad! I've had so much love from everyone today and lots of birthday wishes... couldn't ask for more on my birthday! Thank you everyone for your love and support!

picture time...the bouquetmy egg pan
here's a comparison to my normally used pan (I think this picture is really funny! They're supposed to be like eyes ._o <---like that)
Just the two of us

For those of you who are my facebook friends there are more pictures there but you get the idea of the fun we had! =D

Unheard of.....

two blog posts in the same week! Ha ha ha I made a birthday card for my grandma she was born on St. Patty's Day and I was born on her birthday and my nephew was also born on the same day (I also have a cousin born on the same day ... what can I say it's a popular day =D) I thought it turned out really cute so I want to share some pictures...

here's the digital layout I made first I've really have liked doing this before making the card it makes it easier to play around with ideas w/o wasting paper and time...

and here's the actual card (I took them with my phone so they aren't the best quality but you get the idea)

here's a close up of the leprechaun (isn't he cute!)
and here's the digital layout I'm going to make for my nephew I haven't made it yet...and one more picture here's just the digital of the card I made for my mom, her birthday is the last day of the month in Feb so it's Valentines theme I think it turned out really cute (I should've taken a picture of the finished project)Welp that's what I've been up to lately =D

Parenthood

So I watched the season premier of the show "Parenthood" and I must say I liked it. I think the sneak peek at next weeks show looks like it'll be good. I did cry watching it to night and most likely will be a tear jerker for me. It has some funny moments and some touching ones... we'll see if I actually keep up with it but so far I've liked it =D.

On a side note but related somewhat .... anyone have a baby I can borrow to cuddle with?

Craftyness!

So I've seen these cute vinyl cutouts of the temple people have gotten married in. The only one I had seen of Jordan River I didn't really like so I drew my own in a program called inkscape and I can now cut it out of vinyl for us!

And an other project I did was made a vinyl from one of our wedding pictures!

Here's the original

then the silhouette

I've cut this out out and it is on our wall in our bedroom. I really like creating different things to cut, being crafty is so fun!

Pictures!!!!

So I decided I wouldn't be lazy as I was going to be and not post pictures from the wedding and Christmas. So here they are!

Chris with Raigan when he was feeling better


The happy couple dancing
Darby and Me at the reception


Adorable Issac
Izzy dancing with grandpa! Great shot by Darb


The girlies!
Darby and I think we're funny


Cute Izzy with her new necklace


Here's a cute family shot just missing Douglas


My beautiful sister Sarah and two of her boys

I knew I'd been in the picture so I made this face we had a good laugh over it.

Mr. Issac thought that Lars was pretty darn funny throwing up and hitting the wrapping paper ball


I look kinda grossy in this picture but that's ok I love my Darb


We have the best faces ever huh!



The newly weds first Christmas as a married couple

hello all

I'm an awful blogger but here is an update for everyone. Our two year anniversary was great! We didn't do anything spectacular but we had fun. We went out to dinner at Olive Garden and than probably watched a movie at home. We've been married for 2 and a half years now so that tells you how good I am at keeping up with this.

We were in the primary teaching the 10 and 11 year old for 5 or 6 months I believe might have been a bit longer. But about a month ago we got a new calling Chris is now the 2nd counselor in a branch in our Stake and I'm the 2nd counselor in the Relief Society in the same branch. Our branch is located in a retirement home. We have really enjoyed serving with the dear brothers and sisters their. They are just so sweet and caring. We have just loved getting to know them better.

We had a great Christmas this last year (it was only a month ago so it's ok that I'm mentioning it not like Christmas in July lol) We got to spend time with both sides of the family. My oldest brother Josh got married to his sweetheart Cherry. Dad was able to preform the marriage, we all had a very nice time. Chris's side of the family were unfortunately were sick. Everyone but Kari, my mom-in-law, Chris and I got the nasty bug. It was just a 24 hour thing but it still was no fun for those who got it!

That's what has been new with us. Hope everyone has a great new year maybe I'll be better at this blogging thing! =D