Justin and I played the best out of 3 again last night in Skip-Bo. I WON! (It wasn't completely fair though because Sunday night we played one game and I won, so i counted that towards Monday nights tournament). So I won the tie breaker! It felt great! :-) Justin is much better at taking a loss gracefully than I do. And thank goodness for that.
Just an update on our newest adventures. I took off this Thurs & Friday (Thursday to just spend some time with my sister and help her out) but we were trying to figure out what to do with our long weekend before school starts. Last year we went to Green River WY and camped with my sister and her family. That was fun, but Justin and I are more into cities than outhouses and tents (but it was beautiful there). Anyway, we were throwing out some ideas and we decided San Francisco would be a fun place to go. It has so much culture and fun things to do and see! So I went to AAA yesterday and got our tour books and maps. I've been google'ing alot of the attractions and transportation. I feel like I know all the streets by heart but I'm sure it will be very confusing once I'm actually there. We leave this Friday morning and will get in at 10:30ish. Then we fly back out Monday afternoon. We are both very excited for this get away. So far we've only planned that we're going to do the night Alcatraz tour. Justin was most excited about going there so it will be a lot of fun!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
More going-ons...
First I'd like to thank Jolee for doing her best to keep me on top of this blogging thing..
Next, I'd like to apologize first off for the fact that we still haven't posted our Las Vegas trip pictures! Not having the internet at home really makes some things hard...while on the other hand it has been kind of nice :-) But hopefully they'll make it on here sometime...
Justin and I have been married for 3 months now! That time really has passed by so fast! It's been wonderful though. I can see the difference in our marriage from when we just were married to the point of where we are now. I feel like we've grown so much closer and so much more in love with each other. This past Saturday we went on a real date! We haven't been the best at going out and really creating a planned ahead date. (well this one wasn't super planned ahead either but it was fun!) We went out to eat (first sit-down restaurant we've been to in really long time!) then we saw Iron Man at the dollar..and it was really good! We really enjoyed our evening together. We also went to the Sundance Moonlit ski lift ride Friday night. It was fun...but as soon as we got up in the air we remembered the problems that we had with the date last year when we went. It's a little scary...and Justin really doesn't like the part where the lift goes over the poles.. he would grab the bar for dear life each time..it was kinda cute and funny. He probably will deny that if you ask him about it ;-) But it was fun having so much time to be out enjoying the serene, quiet outdoors--plus we got to talk the whole time without any distractions.
Sunday we went to the field across from the Temple and found some shade and threw down a blanket. We rested and wrote in our journal then played the game Skip-Bo. I'm very close to banning this game from our house! We played best out of 3 Sunday and also last night as part of our FHE and Justin has won both times we played! It's so aggravating! I was throwing a fit last night...apparently I'm more competitive than I ever knew. Justin apologized for beating me...while he was dying laughing. He thinks its hilarious... I on the other hand don't think I can play that game anymore. :-(
I took my D&C final last Thursday. Ended up with an A- in the class! I'm glad to be done with summer classes...though it feels like I have way too much free time now on my hands. I realized yesterday that BYU starts back in 2 weeks and that made me a little sad to say the least. So I've taken next Thurs, Fri Sat and Mon (Labor Day) off work to hopefully go somewhere with Justin before school starts back!
Life is still great..we're getting to know more people in our ward and feel a little more part of the ward family. Justin is still studying for the GMAT. We're going to start working out more... cough cough, hopefully it will last longer than a couple days! Wish I had some pictures to put on here..sorry!
Next, I'd like to apologize first off for the fact that we still haven't posted our Las Vegas trip pictures! Not having the internet at home really makes some things hard...while on the other hand it has been kind of nice :-) But hopefully they'll make it on here sometime...
Justin and I have been married for 3 months now! That time really has passed by so fast! It's been wonderful though. I can see the difference in our marriage from when we just were married to the point of where we are now. I feel like we've grown so much closer and so much more in love with each other. This past Saturday we went on a real date! We haven't been the best at going out and really creating a planned ahead date. (well this one wasn't super planned ahead either but it was fun!) We went out to eat (first sit-down restaurant we've been to in really long time!) then we saw Iron Man at the dollar..and it was really good! We really enjoyed our evening together. We also went to the Sundance Moonlit ski lift ride Friday night. It was fun...but as soon as we got up in the air we remembered the problems that we had with the date last year when we went. It's a little scary...and Justin really doesn't like the part where the lift goes over the poles.. he would grab the bar for dear life each time..it was kinda cute and funny. He probably will deny that if you ask him about it ;-) But it was fun having so much time to be out enjoying the serene, quiet outdoors--plus we got to talk the whole time without any distractions.
Sunday we went to the field across from the Temple and found some shade and threw down a blanket. We rested and wrote in our journal then played the game Skip-Bo. I'm very close to banning this game from our house! We played best out of 3 Sunday and also last night as part of our FHE and Justin has won both times we played! It's so aggravating! I was throwing a fit last night...apparently I'm more competitive than I ever knew. Justin apologized for beating me...while he was dying laughing. He thinks its hilarious... I on the other hand don't think I can play that game anymore. :-(
I took my D&C final last Thursday. Ended up with an A- in the class! I'm glad to be done with summer classes...though it feels like I have way too much free time now on my hands. I realized yesterday that BYU starts back in 2 weeks and that made me a little sad to say the least. So I've taken next Thurs, Fri Sat and Mon (Labor Day) off work to hopefully go somewhere with Justin before school starts back!
Life is still great..we're getting to know more people in our ward and feel a little more part of the ward family. Justin is still studying for the GMAT. We're going to start working out more... cough cough, hopefully it will last longer than a couple days! Wish I had some pictures to put on here..sorry!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Life lately..
As you can tell Justin and I aren't so great at keeping up with our blog (sorry!). We're still waiting to get the internet in our apartment so it makes blogging a little harder. But just as a recap of whats been going on in our life lately...
Last Wednesday I took my final for my children's lit class, so now I'm down to just D&C on Tues and Thurs evenings. Unfortunately, those two nights are also when Justin has his GMAT class. So I see him very little on those days. He gets home from that class usually between 9:30 and 9:45 and thats right around my bedtime! haha... It's only twice a week so it isn't unbearable.
I want to take a minute to brag about my amazing husband! Last week Justin told me that he was planning a special date for Friday night. I love surprises but at the same time I want to find out so badly! So I asked a few more questions about the date and he said it was up north, in Salt Lake. So Friday morning my alarm clock goes off around 6 as usual but this time Justin reached over and turned my alarm off. He then proceeded to tell me that he got the day off of work for the both of us and that we were going to Las Vegas for the weekend. (BTW, For a while now I've been saying how much I want to get away and go somewhere with Justin). I was speechless! He got us a room at the Monte Carlo, right on the strip just south of the Bellagio! Then once we got there he gave me shopping money! We went out Friday night and had an amazing night looking at all the wonderful sights. (That's a great thing about Vegas, despite how much it might cost to stay there, there is tons of great entertainment for FREE if you find the right hotels with exhibits and other special features). Then we woke up early Saturday morning (without an alarm clock) and took a tour through all of Justin's old mission spots. Then came the shopping! Vegas has the best shopping I've concluded. There are great outlet stores, a mall right on the strip with tons of great stores and a really fun outdoor mall just south of the strip that has a great atmosphere. We went to the pool and rested then went out to eat. Sunday we went to a great ward where Justin served his mission. The members are so nice and welcoming down there! We headed home soon after (sad!). But yes, Justin planned it all on his own and kept it a secret from me! It was amazing. My husband is so thoughtful and caring! (Pictures from the trip should be coming soon..)
Other than that... we're just in the daily grind. Justin is starting to wake up early to go running before work. I want to start going with him...just wish I didn't have to go into work so early!
Jolee--we did see Batman! We got to see it for free with this company that Justin does his IRA through, and they gave us a $10 gift card for treats/popcorn. That was the best part of the night. I didn't like the movie that much... I just didn't get a good vibe from it. I know everyone else has loved it though so I'm just the oddball. Hate we didn't get to go to Kayla's birthday party, I want to see you girls again soon!
I think that's all for now :-)
Last Wednesday I took my final for my children's lit class, so now I'm down to just D&C on Tues and Thurs evenings. Unfortunately, those two nights are also when Justin has his GMAT class. So I see him very little on those days. He gets home from that class usually between 9:30 and 9:45 and thats right around my bedtime! haha... It's only twice a week so it isn't unbearable.
I want to take a minute to brag about my amazing husband! Last week Justin told me that he was planning a special date for Friday night. I love surprises but at the same time I want to find out so badly! So I asked a few more questions about the date and he said it was up north, in Salt Lake. So Friday morning my alarm clock goes off around 6 as usual but this time Justin reached over and turned my alarm off. He then proceeded to tell me that he got the day off of work for the both of us and that we were going to Las Vegas for the weekend. (BTW, For a while now I've been saying how much I want to get away and go somewhere with Justin). I was speechless! He got us a room at the Monte Carlo, right on the strip just south of the Bellagio! Then once we got there he gave me shopping money! We went out Friday night and had an amazing night looking at all the wonderful sights. (That's a great thing about Vegas, despite how much it might cost to stay there, there is tons of great entertainment for FREE if you find the right hotels with exhibits and other special features). Then we woke up early Saturday morning (without an alarm clock) and took a tour through all of Justin's old mission spots. Then came the shopping! Vegas has the best shopping I've concluded. There are great outlet stores, a mall right on the strip with tons of great stores and a really fun outdoor mall just south of the strip that has a great atmosphere. We went to the pool and rested then went out to eat. Sunday we went to a great ward where Justin served his mission. The members are so nice and welcoming down there! We headed home soon after (sad!). But yes, Justin planned it all on his own and kept it a secret from me! It was amazing. My husband is so thoughtful and caring! (Pictures from the trip should be coming soon..)
Other than that... we're just in the daily grind. Justin is starting to wake up early to go running before work. I want to start going with him...just wish I didn't have to go into work so early!
Jolee--we did see Batman! We got to see it for free with this company that Justin does his IRA through, and they gave us a $10 gift card for treats/popcorn. That was the best part of the night. I didn't like the movie that much... I just didn't get a good vibe from it. I know everyone else has loved it though so I'm just the oddball. Hate we didn't get to go to Kayla's birthday party, I want to see you girls again soon!
I think that's all for now :-)
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
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