DATE NIGHT AT SOUTHLANDS

This weekend we went on a date to place called Southlands. Its basically an outdoor mall but they made it kind of like a little town in and of itself. It has an ice skating rink right in the middle and a movie theatre and a lot of cute stores. On the walkways there was music playing. We were going to go skating but it was to cold so we looked in stores instead. Nathan's company helped build alot of Southlands.
A firepit for cold hands


Skating rink

A tribute to my Sweetheart for his 26th BDAY!

Yesterday on the 6th of December was Nathan's birthday. I just wanted to share how much I love him and how thankful I am for him.

1. I am grateful for the worthy priesthood holder that he is and that he was able to take me to the temple and that he makes me try to be a better person everyday.
2. I am grateful for the provider that he is for our family and how he always tries to do his very best in everything that he does including church, family and work.
3. I am grateful for the friend that he is and always has been to me. He is my best friend now and forever.
4. I am grateful for the father that he will one day be and how excited he is for that day whenever it will be.
5. I am grateful that he wants to take care of me with all of my wonderful medical issues.
6. I am grateful for his family that made him into the person he is.
7. I am grateful that he knows how to be responsible for our finances because otherwise if it were up to me we would be broke.
8. I am grateful that he cooks when I don't want to and he puts up with me when I am being emotional. He also takes me to chick flicks every once in awhile.
9. I am grateful that Nathan supports me in everything that I want to do.
10. I am just so lucky for the husband that I married and for the friends that set us up, Thank you courtney and Justin!!

I could go on and on about how wonderful Nathan is but I just wanted to say what I am most grateful for.

For Nate's bday I decorated the house, like I always do. Then Saturday night we went to Anthony's Pizza and got some pizza than we went to a movie. Nathan got a basket of fun stuff from me and some camping boots. From his parents he got a new coat and from my parents he got some coveralls. He had a very good Bday!! We are going out to a steakhouse on Monday for Nate called the Saltgrass.

TWILIGHT!

Yes, Nathan and I went and saw the movie! I wasn't going to go until my Brother and sister in law came for xmas (I'll go again with you guys), but I just couldn't wait! I loved the movie, yes it wasn't as good as the book, but what movie is?? With a book you can add so much more detail. I am a huge fan of the books and I read all four in like a week, but the movie had a good way of bringing it to life. So I recommend the movie, just remember it will not be exactly like the book. I told Nathan he'll have to buy the movie for me when it comes out, and the ending totally shows that there will be another movie, yeah!

Disney Princess quiz

You Are Aurora! (A.K.A. Sleeping Beauty.)

Thoughtful and loving. Authority figures probably have been sheltering you all of your life. Thankfully you're a very tranquil person who is content with what life has given you, but secretly you want to know how the outside world works.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Oh how we love NEW YORK!

Nathan, I and my family were able to go to New York this past week for 5 days! It was so much fun and a much needed vacation. We were able to stay with my brother and his family on Staten Island (he is attending NYU Dental school). It was fun to have a nice place to stay ( Thanks again Grant and Aleisha!). We would ride on the ferry everyday and we became regulars riding the New York Subway. After a couple of days it wasn't so confusing. I think the hardest thing was figuring out which way was North or East, you can't tell b/c the buildings are so high. We did lots of fun stuff. Instead of writing about it I'll just show the pictures. Sorry some the pictures are dark, it was overcast the whole time we were there.

Louis Vutton Store (5th Avenue, Fashion Avenue)

Rockerfellar center ice skating rink

FAO Schwartz a fun Toys Store, Nathan Blending in with Harry Potter Lego Friends

Inside the Broadway Theater, looking out into Times Sq. We saw Lion King, AMAZING!

Times SQ.

Mahattan from the Empire State Building

The Daily Bugle from Spider Man

A famous Bridge in Central Park

A walkway in Central Park

Nathan in front of a fountain in Central Park with my cute niece Alaina

Nathan Looking at a map, which is what he did a lot of the time!

Little Italy, we ate Gelato here and it was delicious

Ground Zero, World trade center

Alaina on the Subway

Statue of Liberty from the Staten Island Ferry

Staten Island Ferry, we rode it lots of times

New York Sky Line from Ferry

Fall Festival

Our Ward had fall festival this past weekend. I dressed up in a poodle skirt and did my hair like Hairspray, Nathan was a skeleton, and I did his makeup. I was pretty proud of the job I did. One of the pictures my dad and my sister were having a cupcake eating contest. We had a lot of fun and even had Trunk or treat!

A cute movie!

I would just like to recommend a cute movie that nathan and I saw a few days ago. It is called Nim's Island. I though it was funny (maybe it's just my kind of funny). Nathan thought it was kind of dumb. Yes, I will have to admit that sometimes it was a little corny, but hey it's a kids movie. So if you're looking for something fun to watch I recommend it. I think jodie foster is my favorite character in the movie. Enjoy!

Two Year Anniversary

For our two year anniversary we decided to go to a fancy restaurant called the Melting pot. There were four courses to the meal. All of the courses were all fondue style (except for the salad). So we first started with a cheese fondue that we dipped bread and veggies in. Then we had a salad. After the salad we had five different meats: Pork, Filet Mignon, Shrimp, Salmon and Chicken. With the meats we cooked them in broth for about 2 mins. We also had potatoes and veggies that we're cooked in the broth. Then for our final course we had a chocolate fondue with cheesecake, bananas, strawberrys, brownies, cake, and rice krispie treats to dunk. We both agreed that the dessert was our favorite course. We had a lot of fun and I am so grateful to have such a wonderful husband and that we have been married for 2 wonderful years! ( The pictures are a little dark b/c the restaurant was dark, sorry)

Eating my tasty dinner

Finally done, we HOPE!

The beginning of August my dad asked if Nathan might be able to paint the stairs and doors and that at my dad's building. So we said sure we could use the extra money. The only thing is we would finish something that would take us all day and then my dad would somehow find more things for us to paint. This painting took our whole labor day weekend and then 4 more weekends after that. I am so excited to have my husband back so we can have an actual weekend together. Nathan spent many times there and staying til 8:00 at night. I'm just to glad to be done. I helped Nathan a lot as well but I just couldn't take it sometimes, so I would leave or go find something else to do. I'll post some pictures of all the work we did.

So today I came home from work and felt awful, my whole body was achy, I had a killer headache and I had a temperature of 100. I know its not a lot but I can't even remember the last time I had a fever. So after a whole afternoon of watching the show Felicity and drinking tons of water, I actually feel a lot better. I don't know if its just the medicine I took or what but I feel way better. I guess theres some bug going around.

This is for Ashley!

Tagged for MY 8'S.......

8 TV SHOWS I WATCH
1. Biggest Loser
2. Grey's Anatomy
3. Dancing with the stars
4. top chef
5. Project Runway
6. What not to wear
7. the today show
8. Ellen Degeneras

8 FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
1. Texas Roadhouse
2. Cheesecake Factory
3. P.F. Changs
4. Chipotle
5. Cafe China
6. Olive Garden
7. Boston Market
8. Alexanders

8 THINGS THAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY
1. Ran 3 miles
2. Took a shower and got ready for work
3. went to work and cut people's hair
4. Went to Sally's
5. went to the bank
6. Went back to Sally's b/c I forgot my Debit card there
7. Went to Walmart
8. Came home and did Laundry

8 THINGS I LOOK FORWARD TO
1. Finding a house
2. Getting pregnant
3. Not having to work full time
4. Christmas and Thanksgiving
5. Being able to run 4 miles the whole time on 6.0MPH
6. Paying off our car
7. Going to New York
8. Getting a good night's rest

8 THINGS ON MY WISH LIST
1. Travel with Nathan to Hawaii and England
2. Having our dream house
3. Finding a cure for diabetes
4. Having healthy kids
5. Go on family trips and spend time togther
6. Own a motorhome
7. Have a Salon in my house
8. Be able to not worry about money

Rockies Game

Last night Nathan and I went downtown and saw the Colorado Rockies play the San Diego Padres. Nathan was given the tickets from his co-worker and they were good seats by the first base line. It was a lot of fun. We even took the lightrail, so we wouldn't have to drive downtown and try and park. Even though it was a lot of fun the Rockies lost 11-5. We did see a grand slam though. I was surprised to see that they even sold healthy food at the ball game. I had a turkey wrap but Nathan had a good ol' hot dog!

What Background is best?

Hey, I'm trying to decide if I like this one or the other background I had on better, tell what you think?

Things you didn't know about me

Favorite movies:
Sleepless in Seattle, While you were sleeping, Harry Potter

Favorite Books:
Harry Potter, Twilight Series, Work and the Glory

Favorite place to vacation:
Hawaii- Kawai

Favorite Foods:
Chocolate, Soy Chicken, frog-eyed Salad

Favorite activity:
Doing hair

Favorite person to shop with:
Cassandra

Favorite Item to buy:
Shirts or skirts

Where do I want to visit:
England (I've only been to there airport)

Favorite Restaurant:
Cafe China

Favorite Animal:
Giraffe

Favorite person to be with:
My husband

What we're doing now

Nathan and I met in Rexburg, Idaho while attending BYU-Idaho. I met him through some friends who wanted to set us up for quite awhile, but I was stubborn and didn't want to be set up. So about 4 months went by and I finally agreed to meet him after I had seen him in person and thought he was cute! We didn't hit it off exactly at first because Nathan was sick on our first date but something told me to stay interested and I did. After about 2 1/2 months of dating we decided to get married. We were married October 20, 2006 in the Salt Lake City temple. We have almost been married 2 years. After we got married I went to Cosmetology school at Evans Hairstyling College in Rexburg. Nathan graduated in April with his Construction Mang. degree. Last Christmas Nathan had a job interview in Denver and we accepted a job here in Parker, Co. Nathan is an Estimator for Saunders Construction and even has his own office (he was pretty excited about that). We currently live with my parents saving money and looking for a house (its a good time to buy!). We hope to start a family soon this year. I work at a day spa doing hair, nails and facials.