A & L

We have a new blog...

2011-11-28T21:01:00.001-08:00

I'm starting a new blog. I've attempted adjusting and tweaking this blog to my liking but to no avail. Sooooo I realize I could probably reset everything and start over completely with this blog OR I could just scrap it and start a new one. I opted for the second course of action. Our new blog address is www.our3x5s.blogspot.com

Come check it out :)

"It's not my fault. I was exposed to Harry Potter" -Voo Doo Mama JuJu

2011-10-16T23:42:00.000-07:00

I've been looking forward to making caramel apples for...pretty much ever. What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than consuming ridiculous amounts of sugar?

Do you like how Garrett refuses to make a normal face in pictures? He has a rare talent for making the strangest faces, ever.

We added white/milk chocolate, sprinkles, and crushed oreos.

Then we devoured them.

This was by far the best part of the process. Delish.

Oh goodness, I love that cute man.

Next we sat down to enjoy a little H-peazy (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) while Adrian carved his 2nd pumpkin. Yep his 2nd pumpkin, and there will probably be a few more.

This was his first pumpkin of the month. Pretty shnazzy.

Ta Da! His second pumpkin of the month.

He is quickly becoming a pumpkin carvin pro. I'm so proud.

Happy Haunting

2011-10-08T20:47:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but I am pretty happy about the fact that it is OCTOBER. First of all, we kicked the month of with General Conference. As always it was just what I needed to hear. I walked away from it feeling so much love from and for my Heavenly Father and the Savior.

Another reason I'm happy to welcome the month of October is because AJ and I will be going home at the end of the month to see his little brother Cody before he leaves on his mission in November. We are so proud of the person that he is. Cody and I are pretty much polar opposites, and for some reason this has completely endeared him to me. He has taught me so much. I'm truly grateful that I get to be his sister. We are so excited to see family!

Lastly, October means Halloween! I love Halloween, even if it is a completely useless holiday. I have Halloween date nights planned throughout the month and I'm so excited to surprise the eternal boyfriend. He's gonna love it. To get us in the Halloween mood I decorated our little casa.

This little Halloween tree is probably my favorite. I love it... a lot.

I was so excited to use my chalkboard for a halloween countdown and decided I needed a festive banner to go with it. I don't know if you can really see it or not but they are little pinwheels. I thought they just looked so fun and they didn't cost me a penny. I just used paper, ribbon, and buttons that I already had to throw it together.

I think the month is off to a good start, especially since it snowed this week! I think the first snowfall is so romantic. I am totally aware how sappy that sounds, but I don't care. "I'm in love, I'm in love, and I don't care who knows it!" name that movie? Until next time, Happy Haunting!

3 years :)

2011-09-26T09:22:00.000-07:00

So the mister and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary. It has seriously flown by. I can't believe it has already been 3 years. Three years later I can still say marrying him was the best choice I have ever made. Three years later I can still say that he is everything I ever wanted and more. Three years later I can still say that I'm totally in love with him. He is absolutely everything to me. I am so grateful that I can be with him forever.

To celebrate we just took a day off of work to relax and spend time together. The morning of our anniversary I woke up to roses and a scavenger hunt which may or may not have led me to the craft store. I surprised him with a afternoon of shooting, his fav :) We topped it off with dinner at Stockmans. Oh so tasty.

In other Steineckert news... I'm slowly but surely getting our little apartment to look the way I want it to. I had this empty wall that I just couldn't seem to fill. Nothing looked right. My sister gave me this lovely frame a little while ago and I couldn't figure out where to put it. Then one day I put two and two together. Empty wall that is driving me crazy + fantastic frame that I love. Match made in heaven.

I painted it green and Kali had already painted the center with blackboard paint. It was easy as pie. I am seriously in love with it. I also love the crazy face Bailey is making.

My next project...curtains. I can't wait, but my budget is making me. I'm pretty excited :)

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, what do we do we swim

2011-09-05T10:58:00.000-07:00

"Finding Nemo" anybody? We have been doing quite a bit of swimming lately. Between Monkey Rock and the Sand Bar we have been spending loads of time in the water. A good part of this has to do with the fact that Garrett and Bailey now live here and I'm fairly certain Garrett is part fish.

Last summer we were totally lame about getting outdoors, but we have been making up for it this summer. I love it. The oregonian in me is totally rejoicing about this.

Normally we go swimming during the day, oh you know like normal people. It was really hot one night, and even though we had already gone swimming that afternoon, AJ decided going swimming at normal hours of the day wasn't going to cut it. So we packed up his flashlights, grabbed a few glowsticks and headed out to the sandbar. (For those of you that don't know, my husband is a bit of a flashlight fanatic and since my sister-in-law is an engineer with Leatherman, he has a source to feed his addiction)

His fancy schmancy flashlights are water proof so he and Garrett placed them in several spots under the water to shed some light on where they were swimming. The picture really doesn't do a good job of showing it but those flashlights lit the water up well. They kept the glowsticks around their wrists so we could see where they were when they were diving into the water. I was kind of freaking out about the whole thing to tell you the truth. Each time they would dive in the water I would hold my breath until their head would pop up again. Call me paranoid, I don't care. AJ and Garrett on the other hand weren't paranoid at all and had the time of the lives. But it's like I always say, AJ makes sure we have and I make sure no one dies.

Adrian mid-flip off the diving board.

Bailey and I decided not to participate in the night swimming because
1- we had already been swimming that afternoon
2- the water was way to cold for any sane human being
3- How freaky is it so swim in a river in the dark? I say it is seriously freaky.

We are sad to say it but the summer is definitely giving way to Fall. Fall is my absolute favorite season but I am not ready for summer to be over just yet. We are going to try and squeeze in a few more warm weather activities before it is completely gone.

On a side note we have been married for 3 years as of tomorrow. After 1,094 days of being married to him I can conclusively say that I am married to the most wonderful man. I am so proud of him. He really does make my world go round.

Ta Da! My shnazzy duvet

2011-08-11T00:05:00.000-07:00

Oh yes those are ruffles.

Lots and lots of fantastic and lovely ruffles.

And oh yes I made it.

I'm oh so proud.

It was tedious and took quite a bit of time for me to complete because I a complete NOVICE when it comes to sewing. It has been in the works for a number of weeks but I was only able to get an hour in here or there to work on it so it has taken some time. As far as sewing goes it was a lot of straight lines so pretty much anybody could make this if they wanted to. seriously.

If you are curious, the following is the how and why behind it...

I found this blanket online at Urban Outfitters for $150.00. It was love at first sight but I can't justify spending $150.00 on a blanket I don't in any way, shape, or form need. I REALLY can't justify spending $150.00 on a completely girly blanket when Adrian has absolutely ZERO interest in said frilly blanket. Getting him to agree to let me spend money on something I don't need is one thing but convincing him that he should let me get this super girly and beautiful blanket for our bed, you know the one he sleeps in, was another. I think it is a testament to how much he loves me that he finally consented to the blanket.

I figured I could make it for significantly less money but was pretty hesitant to try it because of my serious lack of knowledge and skill in the sewing department. I was afraid it would just end up looking homemade until I saw a craft blog where a woman had made a blanket similar to this one and I decided I had to try it.

I made it out of 2 sheets and a bunch of white cotton fabric.

Easy and inexpensive. A match made in heaven.

To start I measured out the size I wanted the duvet to be. Then I cut and set aside the 2 sheets that would later become the front and back of the duvet. Next I measured how long I wanted the ruffles to be. Then I cut and set aside those strips of fabric that would later become the ruffles.

I don't have a ruffling foot for my machine so I had to make the ruffles by gathering them myself. I did A LOT of this. Those ruffles took forever to make. After making the ruffles I would iron them flat to prep them for placement on the sheet.

I measured and marked the space needed between the rows of ruffles...

... and then I went to town pinning the ruffles in place.

Row by row I sewed them on and ironed them down until finally....

I had the front/top portion of the duvet completed. Lastly, I took the two pieces of the blanket and sewed them together to actually make it a duvet. Then I promptly had a little dance party because I was so happy it was finished.

After I put the blanket on the bed I knew I needed a bedskirt. It just looked incomplete. So I whipped one together out of the same fabric as the curtains. I wanted both curtains and the bedskirt to drape a little onto the floor so I made them a bit longer and I love the way it looks. The curtains and bedskirt are also made from sheets because the name of my game is "Cheap" I like to decorate but my budget doesn't like me to spend money. This means I get to be creative. I looked around for inexpensive curtains that didn't look nasty and didn't find what I wanted. I had a very specific color in mind and was about to give up finding it until I discovered these sheets. They are the perfect indigo, tealy blue and they have the slightest sheen to them.

As for the rest of the room it is still a work in progress but I do have a few things up.

I got this picture frame at D.I. for 4 bones and fell madly in love with it. Our bedroom color scheme is blue, white, and gold. I love color so I try to add splashes of it where I can. Initially I was going to get a huge print of us to put in this frame but the idea of adding color was far more appealing to me. So I found some adorable paper, two of my favorite pictures from our wedding, our wedding announcements, and painted the frame this really vibrant blue and viola I have my splash of color.

All in all I spent about $60.00 for the bedspread, the bedskirt, the curtains, and the picture frame. Not too shabby when compared to the $150.00 price tag of the duvet alone from Urban Outfitters.

cupcakes from my cupcake

2011-08-03T23:46:00.000-07:00

I had a bad day this week. You know those days. Every little thing about it was irritating. I try to be very understanding with the interviewers I work with but it just wasn't happening that day. I feel bad for pretty much everyone that I worked with because I know I could not have been much fun. All day I just kept thinking, "I get to see AJ, I get to go home to AJ, Don't snap at that interviewer for asking really obnoxious questions because you get to go home and see Adrian!"

My shift finally ended and I did indeed get to go home to my dreamboat of a husband. He obviously knew about the fantastic mood I had been in all day and had baked cupcakes for me. Oh he knows me so well. Not only did cuddle with me while I rambled about my day, he infused me with sugar. Easily two of my favorite things from my favorite person ever. To sum this post up, Adrian is perfect. I love him more every day.

Day 27 :)

2011-07-30T07:37:00.000-07:00

Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

I think the real question is why am I still doing this 30 DAY challenge that I started back in november of last yea? Initially I thought it would be fun to do this challenge because I could never think of things to post about. It sounded like a fun way to get blogging more consistently as well. I would have to say it worked. I've posted more in the first 6 months of 2011 than I did the entire year of 2010. July has been the exception.

All 5 of you that read my blog probably noticed that I haven't posted recently. I'm sure the deprivation has been difficult. We moved to a new apartment this month and have been without the internet for a few weeks. I am happy to say that we are almost entirely unpacked and settled in. I think the worst part about the move was the weekend before when AJ and I had the stomach flu. It really is not my favorite way to prepare for moving. I wouldn't recommend it. Fortunately my momma taught me well and I had everything that could be packed in advance, boxed up and ready to go.

As for the month of July we have been busy! We had a great 4th of July weekend. We went shooting the saturday before. This was the logical activity of choice for AJ, after all how could shooting stuff up for the 4th of july Not be patriotic. We started the morning of Independence day off right with a patriotic (in color scheme) breakfast of waffles with berries and whipped topping. Then we made our way to Porter Park after the parade to check out all the fun little stands they set up.

We spent the afternoon swimming at monkey rock and had a Band Of Brothers movie marathon that night. I think it is an extremely well done film and I seriously love all the old guys they interview. I'm feel so humbled after I watch movies like that. All too often I forget how much others have sacrificed so that I can live in safety and comfort.

To wrap up the day's festivities we blew up fireworks.

This was probably Adrian's favorite part of the day. Every year he makes a few of his own fireworks, and while it does make me EXTREMELY nervous, I have to admit that he made some really neat ones. He was proud of his pyrotechnics. I was proud nobody lost any appendages.

We had a fantastic Holiday weekend. I hope you did too!

snapshots of summer

2011-07-28T11:09:00.000-07:00

we are loving summertime.

mesa falls

my favorite summer food, the makings of my mom's pasta chicken salad. So tasty and so easy.

kicking off the summer

2011-06-22T21:12:00.000-07:00

The sun is out (most of the time) and we are trying to make the most of it on a limited budget. What better way to kick off summer than a bon fire? I was happy because I was warm. Adrian was happy because he got to play with fire. Win Win :) We have had a few bon fires but this most recent one we decided to take food. We tried something a little different and brought artisan bread and cheese to toast over the fire. It was delicious.

We will definitely be making the most of our summer!

We miss these guys

2011-06-13T21:17:00.000-07:00

Adrian's dad and younger brother came for a visit this last week and we already miss them. We had an incredibly relaxing week and we miss them already.

We ate lots of yummy food. I was able to take time off from work while they were here which means I got to cook every night. I loved it.

We of course had to fit in some shooting, AJ's fav past time.

Adrian throwing clay pigeons for Cody.

Ron shooting from the hip...

AJ feeling like a manly man shooting the propane canister with a road flare strapped to it. It creates an explosion when you shoot it and as you can imagine he loves it.

We saw the movie THOR. We went to a matinee and had the entire theater to ourselves. The best way to see a movie in the theaters! I really liked the movie and AJ decided that Chris Hemsworth might be his man-idol.

I can't say how nice it was for AJ and I to have them here. I'm so grateful to have in laws that I love like my own family. We miss them already.

a little of this, a little of that

2011-06-08T10:30:00.000-07:00

I've been working on several projects around the house. One of my recent projects was this wreath. My little camera doesn't do it justice. I love it! Nevermind that it took forever.

This is a pic of my current project. Oh my goodness I'm so excited. I had to share :)

All the while I have been listening to this...

day 26 :)

2011-05-26T00:30:00.000-07:00

Day 26 - What do you think about your friends

I think my friends are fantastic! I feel fortunate to have the friends that I do. They help me to be a better person and I am so grateful for the things that I learn from them. I am especially lucky to know and love this little lady!

Yep that's right her name is Bailey Hogan. I have loved Garrett and Bailey living so close to us. It means I get to see them all the time and I lurve it. Bailey is seriously adorable and seriously way more fun than me. Case in point. We were at the park enjoying this spring weather and we decided to make good use of the merry-go-round. Bailey is having the time of her life but I on the other hand was begging for them to stop it. I get motion sick so UNBELIEVABLY easy and if my memory serves me right I was repeating "I don't like this, I don't like this, I don't like this" when this picture was taken because I thought I was going to lose my biscuits. Yes I know I am a whimp, I give you permission to laugh. See what I mean? waaay more fun than me. Basically Bailey is awesome and I am so happy to have her as my sister.

We were re-enacting what it was like when we watched Alien vs. Predator.

We are so cool.

Then there is this crazy kid. He is and always will be my best friend.

Oh goodness I love him.

Shooting, Shopping, and Sewing

2011-05-06T09:38:00.000-07:00

We were lucky enough to get a visit from my parents this last weekend! They drove to the Burg to bring the last of Bailey and Garrett's things from Oregon. AJ and I are just happy we were able to enjoy them for the weekend too! My Madre is still here and I am loving every minute of it. Unfortunately the Padre had to get back to work but we managed to fit in a fun afternoon shooting before he had to leave. We were merciful and saved the shopping and the sewing for after he left :)

Bailey and I looking like our gorgeous selves

The Padre shooting a propane tank = fun little explosion that I neglected to get on video. I promise we were safe :)

Garrett testing out AJ's 22

My awesome Mom

I told Adrian he looked like a bank robber wearing that hat and holding a gun, haha

I really enjoy shooting. AJ the rage is a far better shot than I am but I am determined to get better. Or maybe I have just watched too much Top Shot, Anyone?

As for the Shopping, we left the boys at home and had a girls afternoon in I.F.

The ladies after a very fun afternoon of shopping and delicious Red Robbin.

Bonzai Burger + Strawberry Lemonade = heaven

The Sewing is really all my mom and I will be posting about that soon! I am SOOO excited :)

Day 25 :)

2011-04-29T01:50:00.000-07:00

Day 25 - What I would find in your bag

Wallet

Burts bees chapstick

My shnazzy new phone that I lurve

a pen, I always carry one.

Mascara

and my favorite lotion.

Oh yeah and when I actually remember them, I have my keys with me :)

Day 22 and 24 :)

2011-04-21T23:37:00.000-07:00

Day 22 - What makes you different from everyone else?

I had minimal hearing when I was born. I would have had to use sign language and all that jazz. Long story short it is a miracle I can hear. I had medical treatment that would have improved my hearing but not by much. The fact that my hearing is perfectly normal is a miracle. Heavenly Father reminds me of this often. I really love that he reminds me of this because I always feel loved when I remember what he gave me. I can't think of a better gift he could have given me.

I can't remember if I have shared this before on the blog and if I have, sorry!

I'm a cheater cheater pumpkin eater and I posted the day 23 post weeks ago

Day 24 - Your last 5 facebook status'

...Icecream and Snuggling with the cutest man ever, I'm happy

...Loves idaho but misses oregon. Seriously.

....is makin dinner and dancing in my kitchen. i have a good life

...is awake with heartburn. BOO.

...is trying a new recipe.....

Does anyone else see a trend with my status updates? It starts with an "F" and end with an "ood".

Day 21 :)

2011-04-05T08:18:00.000-07:00

Day 21 - A picture of something that makes you happy

The first thing that comes to mind when I read this post is a picture of AJ, but I feel like all I do is post pictures of me and AJ and that can get really old really fast. I found some pictures that never fail to make me laugh whenever I see them.

AJ brought me home chocolates as a nice surprise a while back. Of course I was happy to share. I told him we should split them. This translated to me that he would get half of the chocolates and I would get half the chocolates. I almost peed my pants laughing when I opened the box and found this...

Apparently to him it meant we would literally split each chocolate.

I hate taking sweatshirts off. It is the dumbest thing in the world but for the 2.5 seconds it takes for me to get it off my head I feel totally claustrophobic and I HATE IT. The story behind this picture is that I had just woken up from a nap and attempted to take my sweatshirt off and somehow I got it stuck on my head and freaked out for a moment? Don't ask exactly how this happened, I really don't know how someone gets stuck in a sweatshirt. AJ didn't know of my ridiculous phobia of taking off sweatshirts and when I freaked out he instantly pulled out the camera took a picture of me in all my glory and laughed at me for a good minute before helping me. He never fails to make me laugh, even when laughing is the LAST thing I want to do because I'm tangled up in a sweatshirt and he doesn't understand that it is the end of the world. Now I laugh out loud every time I see this picture. I mean seriously wouldn't you crack up at the sight of yourself tangled up in a sweatshirt?

Day 20 :)

2011-03-24T23:15:00.000-07:00

Day 20 - Someone you love

I cheated and already posted about day 19 so I figured I could cheat again on day 20 and post about 2 somebodies I love instead of just one someone.

Ta Da!

I have 2 beautiful older sisters and as far back as I can remember I wanted to be like them. I know I needed sisters and I know heavenly father knew that and sent me to my family at just the right time. They have always taken care of me. I think I have taken for granted how much they have cared for me. It wasn't until I got older that I recognized how much they did and continue to do for me. They are such good mommas and it has been one of my favorite things in the entire world to see them become moms. I am a better person because of them and I'm grateful to have them as my sisters.

Day 18 :)

2011-03-17T23:29:00.000-07:00

Day 18 - Plans/Dreams/Goals you have

I plan to...

...not only survive Rexburg, but enjoy it

...move to Oregon and live there forever

...thrift my guts out

I dream of...

...having cute chubby kissable babies ( I literally have this dream and it makes me oh so happy)

...taking piano lessons and I'm seriously thinking about making this a reality

As for those goals...

I've been thinking about this very thing for the past few weeks. Goals. I had some grand schemes at first but then I remembered how much I HATE setting goals. Needless to say I settled on a few simple goals instead. I like these better.

Study my scriptures. Not just read but study.

I want to KNOW the scriptures not just be familiar.

plan and prepare dinners for this handsome cheeseball.

Get my butt in shape. nuff said.

wish me luck :)

Day 17 :)

2011-03-14T12:44:00.000-07:00

Day 17 - Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

Carrie Underwood

She is Gorgeous

She can belt it like nobody's business

and I could go an absolutely gigantic shopping spree.

Day 16 :)

2011-03-08T00:05:00.000-08:00

Day 16- Another picture of yourself

Me with the flower I crocheted, I was stoked about this

Day 14 :)

2011-03-04T01:38:00.000-08:00

Day 14 - A picture of you and your family

I couldn't love him more.

Day 12 & 13 :)

2011-02-27T19:58:00.000-08:00

Who said this 30 day post actually had to be done in 30 days.

Day 1 - How you found out about blogger and why you have one.

I found out about blogger because my sisters had blogs. I have a blog because I thought all married people were supposed to have blogs. duh. It also makes my blog stalking tendencies more socially acceptable.

Day 13- A letter to someone.

Dear Heidi,

Thanks for being my friend for all these years.

You are fantastic.

Day 11 :) and Happy Birthday

2011-02-11T08:30:00.000-08:00

Day 11 - Another picture of you and your friends

Not only is he my best friend but it is also his BIRTHDAY!

Quite fitting that this is the day 11 post on the 11th which happens to be the Rage's Birthday. I could gush and make you all sick with my lovey dovey praises but I have done that quite a few times on this here blog. So today I will simply say that he is truly the best. He is unassuming, genuine, and kind. Not only do I seriously adore him but I respect him. He makes me laugh constantly, loves me when I cry like a baby (this is a regular occurrence) and makes my smile like no one else can. He is everything to me. Needless to say, I am eternally grateful that this man was born 24 years ago today. Happy Birthday to the best friend I've ever had. I LOVE THIS DAY.

How could I NOT fall in love with that handsome face.

P.S. I asked AJ if he would be my eternal boyfriend, and he said yes he would be my eternal boyfriend. Fantastic.

Listen to haphaphappiness

2011-02-10T00:53:00.001-08:00

Blog meet couch.

2011-02-07T12:52:00.000-08:00

This is what I've been up to lately :)

Blog, meet my "new" couch.

While checking out Goodwill I saw this couch and instantly saw potential! I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it and I have loved how it turned out . I completely forgot to take a before picture but just to give you an idea the fabric was great no stains, SMELLS,

or scratches but the wood was scuffed and a nasty dark brown stain. A few hours of sanding, a couple coats of paint, and some new covers for my throw pillows and viola I have

a "new" couch.

Is it just me?

2011-01-23T19:21:00.000-08:00

Is it just me or is this BEAUTIFUL. I love it.

Day 10 :)

2011-01-20T23:39:00.000-08:00

Day 10 - Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad

I can think of Ingrid Michaelson songs to match all of these moods because face it she is AMAZING.

Happy

The Hat, Creep, and Lady In Spain by Ingrid Michaelson

Something in the Way She Moves & Sweet Baby James by James Taylor

( I picked my wedding colors because of the song Sweet Baby James)

Melancholy Astronautic Man by Allie Moss

Time After Time By Ella Fitzgerald

(Definitely not the annoying 80's song also titled time after time)

The Captain by Guster

3x5 by John Mayer

Better Life by Keith Urban

(I realized I wanted to marry AJ at the ripe old age of 18 while listening to this song)

Sad

Men of Snow and Mosquito by Ingrid Michaelson

You Could be Happy Snow Patrol

(I cried the first time I heard this song, it was just so heartbreaking)

To Where You Are and Starry, Starry Night By Josh Groban

Death of an Interior Decorator by Death Cab for Cutie

Wish I Could by Norah Jones

(Yep, totally cried when I listened to this one too)

I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder

(my dad sang this song to me as message on my phone when I was away at college and it made me miss him and now when I hear it I totally get homesick)

Bored - These songs are more fitting to my chilled out mood but I guess bored is close to chilled out, right?

Highway by Ingrid Michaelson

Relax, Take it Easy by Mika

The french song from Moulen Rogue I have no clue what it is called, it is french after all

Nothing Better by The Postal Service

( I can't help but think about my friend Heidi and one of the first times we hung out, she introduced me to the awesomeness that is postal service)

Diamond Ring and Lullaby by Pedro the Lion

( I've decided Lullaby is the perfect lullaby, i love it!)

Green Eyes by Coldplay

Hyped

Medicine Man and Pretty Down to Your Bones by The Hush sounds

Parachute by Ingrid Michaelson

( I am currently in LOVE with this song)

Tick Tick Boom by The Hives

Ladies and Gentleman by Hot Hot Heat

The Way I Are by Timbaland

Shadow Stabbing by Cake

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk

( Daft Punk isn't real techno, right?)

11h30 by Danger

(Okay, I admit that Danger is totally techno, just don't hate me)

Mad

December Baby by Ingrid Michaelson

Screaming Infidelities and Am I Missing by Dashboard Confessionals

No One Knows by Queens of the Stone Age

Everlong and All my Life by Foo Fighters

Holland, 1945 covered by Canoe or the original by Neutral Milk Hotel

( Neutral Milk Hotel might be an acquired taste but their lyrics are amazing)

I seriously had to restrain myself from listing more songs, because this post was already way too long so I will spare you.

Day 7, 8, & 9 :)

2011-01-17T11:26:00.000-08:00

Day 7 - A picture of someone/something that has had the biggest impact on you.

My Parents

This is a picture of my parents on their wedding day and how cute are they?! I owe them so much. They have taught me so much through their examples. I am especially grateful for what they have taught me about marriage. I learned what kind of marriage I wanted from the years of watching them. I have no doubt that my mom and dad are still in love. They are so good to one another. I knew I wanted to be married to someone that I adored and adored me the way my parents adore eachother.

I am fairly certain I have the best father in the world. He is so loving and unfailingly kind. My dad has always been so good about letting his children know that they mattered and that each of us was of value. He has never made me feel foolish or stupid when I have made mistakes. Instead he lovingly showed me how I could learn from those mistakes to be the kind of person Heavenly Father sent me here to become.

I can always go to my mom. She is such a devoted, loving Mother and Mimi (grandma). No one is happier for me when something great happens and no one is more sypmathetic when I face disappoints. My testimony has been strengthened because of hers. She taught me about the reality and absolute power of the atonement. I know she is guided by the spirit and I am so grateful that she taught me how to recognize the spirit.

Day 8 - Short term goals for this month and why.

No eating after 8 pm. For some reason this really works for me. It forces me to eat 3 square meals a day and I don't eat junk food at night (this would include all the stupid diet coke I drink). I was talking to my sister and I made a comment about how my jeans were too small, like it was somehow my jeans fault. Yeah, I don't think it is the Pants. haha.

Day 9 - Something you're proud of in the last few days.

I got these nifty old frames and used the technique from www.allthingsthrifty.com to give them an antique look. Originally they were a nasty gold so I spray painted them a creamy color and used black glaze to give them the look I wanted.

Viola! My finished anitque frame, I don't know if you can really see the details but here is a close up of the corner.

Day 6 :)

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Day 6 - Favorite superhero and why

When I think superhero I think of fiction. There are quite a few characters that I love in fiction. One of them is Mercedes from the BOOK the Count of Monte Cristo. NOT THE MOVIE. I really liked the movie but it is an entirely DIFFERENT story. In the book she faces disappointment after disappointment but she never loses her faith. She is a devoted mother, sacrifices so much for her son, and she has a kind of humble dignity about her that only a fiction character could ever posses.

In reality when I think of this question I think of the only person that really can rescue me, the Savior. He has rescued me many times before and I am so humbled when I think of how he has redeemed me. I am still amazed at how well he knows me. It is so natural for me to want to cling to my own knowledge and try to do things on my own. Fortunately for me he is perfectly patient and understanding of my weakness. He never fails to come to my aid with greater comfort or speed than I think I deserve. I really do love him with all my heart. I love talking about him. He takes up a large portion of the conversations I have with myself throughout the day ( that sounds crazy but seriously we all talk to ourselves). For a while I have been apprehensive about talking about our faith on our blog. I didn't want to make anyone uncomfortable and I think testimonies are sacred and shouldn't be tossed around lightly. But I think of him and see him in my life all the time so why wouldn't I include this in a blog about our families day to day activities? I would sincerely hope that in sharing my beliefs and experiences I wouldn't make anyone uncomfortable but to really know who I am, you should know this about me!

Day 5 :)

2011-01-10T12:30:00.000-08:00

Day 5 - A picture of somewhere you have been to.

This is from yellowstone this past summer. AJ's family was in town for the week and we hadn't been to Yellowstone yet so we went for the day. It was beautiful and I can't wait to go back for a few days so that we can better explore it! The weather was perfect when we went and the entire day I just kept thinking about my Grandma. She really appreciated the beauty in nature. I don't know how you can see places like Yellowstone and not think of Heavenly Father. Too bad my battery died within the first 30 minutes of getting there so I only got a few pics of the geysers which are cool and all but definitely not the most beautiful aspect of the park.

P.S. Have you noticed that my post are sequential? I thought it was a little too lame to not only do them out of order buts weeks apart as well. I am mending my ways :) I know all 5 of you that read my blog are very proud.

Day 3 :)

2011-01-09T20:00:00.000-08:00

Day 3 - a picture of you and your friends.

So the cutie patootie on the left is my best friend in the entire world. He is a saint for marrying me and no one makes me smile more.

The nerd on the right is my little brother, Garbear. He is a rockin awesome brother and a rockin awesome friend.

So you might notice that this post says a picture of You and your friends, obviously I am not in this photo but I just had to post it.

Day 2 :)

2011-01-08T19:34:00.000-08:00

Day 2 - the meaning behind your blog name.

The name of our blog is Those Steiny People and, truth be told, I picked this name out of lack of creativity. I was attempting to think of a cute name for our blog and I couldn't think of ANYTHING. I couldn't think of any kind of rhyme or phrase. My creative juices were not flowing. So to answer the question, there really is no meaning behind our blog name of Those Steiny People! I am trying to figure out how to change our URL to match the blog name. If you happen to know how to do this, feel free to share your wisdom with me!

Pictures make every post better, right? So I hope you enjoy my random picture to go with our random blog name :)

Day 4 :)

2011-01-06T20:36:00.001-08:00

Day 4- A habit you wish you didn't have. There are quite a few to choose from but the one I am currently working on is going to bed at ridiculous hours of the night. I am a night owl by nature and I am seriously horrible about going to bed at a decent hour. There are many reasons why I need to and should get to bed earlier and I figured that the new year would be great time to start working on this. Hopefully I will be waking up at 6:30 with Adrian so I can see him before he goes to school and not be a zombie for the rest of the day.

-Christmas was awesome and will have to wait for another post when I have the patience to upload pictures!

Day 15 :)

2010-12-26T16:06:00.000-08:00

day 15- put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play. So here are my first 10 songs on shuffle. It is a really random representation of the music I like but I think that is the point!

Break Through by Colbie Caillet

This Town by Hot Hot Heat

Back to Where You Are by Mindy Gledhill

Frank Sinatra by Cake

Feel the Silence by The Goo Goo Dolls

Fever by Michael Buble

All Good things by Nelly Furtado

The Other Way by Weezer

C'Mon by Guster

Merry Christmas!!

2010-12-24T01:24:00.000-08:00

It is officially Christmas Eve. I love this time of year and I love the spirit that surrounds it. I know the Savior was born, lived, died, and was resurrected for us. One of my favorite Christmas carols is O Holy Night. The following is an excerpt from that song.

Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!

I cannot say how grateful I am for the Savior and for our Heavenly Father who, in wisdom and love, sent the savior to redeem us. I know he lives and that this holiday is just one more opportunity for us to be reminded of this. I hope you all feel the peace that Jesus Christ alone brings. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Day 23 :)

2010-12-19T18:23:00.000-08:00

Day 23 -Something you crave for a lot. This one is easy. DIET COKE. I crave this more than anything. I am in the process of attempting to decrease my diet coke intake. We will see how that turns out.

Obviously I am not quite in the groove of blogging each day of this 30 day challenge, but I am blaming it on the fact that we have been traveling. We are in Oregon for the week and I couldn't be HAPPIER. We love this place. Every time we come home I am reminded of how much I miss Oregon. It is sooo nice to be around family. I am taking a break from the wii battle that is taking place in the family room to write this quick post. I better get back to kicking AJ's butt at wii swordplay!

Day 19 :)

2010-12-15T11:54:00.000-08:00

I decided to do these posts out of order. It sounds like more fun to me that way and then I can post about what I feel like posting about that day. So today I am going to post Day 19- Nicknames you have and why you have them. I was going to post about day 2 that asks why your blog is named what it is. It got me thinking about our blog address and I wonder why I ever chose the address ajandlinds since no one calls me linds? But here are nicknames I do have

Babe- Obviously from AJ.

Lulu, or Lu- This is probably my favorite. My sister Emily started calling my Lulu in high school and it stuck.

Lindseykins- I call my brother-in-law Codykins and so he started calling my lindseykins. I have no clue where I got codykins.

Curly Sue- My childhood nickname from my mom and dad. I have curly hair so I will let you do the math. Occasionally my dad still calls me this and I have to admit I love it.

Lindzelica- You would have to ask my dad where he came up with this one.

Lindsey Beth- My full name is Lindsey Elizabeth hence Lindsey Beth. My family called me this when I was younger. When I was in elementary school I had a few Lindseys in classes with me so I went by Lindsey Beth for several years.

Kindrex- I don't really know how to explain this one so we will leave it at that.

That pretty much sums it up! I have to say this 30 day post challenge is getting me in the groove of posting. Granted it is only the 2nd day, but I am thinking optimistically.

Day 1

2010-12-14T10:31:00.000-08:00

Day 1- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself. This turns out to be harder than you think! I felt like I was out of ideas after the first 5.

1. I don't care for breakfast foods much and care for them even less in the morning. I am, however, a fan of certain breakfast foods for dinner.

2. I am learning how to crochet. It isn't always pretty but I am learning thanks to my friend Katie!

3. I really love having short hair but I frequently have dreams where I have long hair. I might also add that whenever I do have these dreams I am obsessively playing with my long hair which I never did when I actually had long hair.

4. I love sapphires. The center stone on my wedding ring is a sapphire and I love it. I am rather traditional but I like that my ring is a little different.

5. I have never broken a bone.

6. I contribute #5 to the fact that I am insanely cautious. Adrian thinks this is pretty funny, and he likes to freak me out whenever he can.

7. I really miss being in school. I do not miss school work, but I really miss learning.

8. I can't wait to have kids. There is nothing I look forward to more.

9. I want to teach high school history and/or english. I feel very strongly about that.

10. I love old books. I love the way they feel and smell. The more worn they look, the better.

11. I don't know how I was ever supposed to live without mascara. Just saying.

12. One day I hope to sew as well as my mom. She is amazing in general, and she seriously rocks with a sewing machine.

13. I was born in Texas but I am an Oregonian :) No questions asked.

14. I was scared of Willa Wonka and Mary Poppins when I was a kid.

15. AJ and I REALLY want to restore or build a house in the future.

I decided to put this picture in the post because of the ridiculous face I am making. I totally blame it on AJ he used to make that face all the time and it rubbed off on me apparently. This picture also happens to be of me crafting away with my madre, which I love to do.

30 day Blog Post

2010-12-14T10:24:00.000-08:00

I saw this fun idea on my cousins blog and then I saw my sister was starting it too. Now I decided to steal their fun idea and do it on our blog as well. It is a 30 day blog post challenge that I am starting today! Now I will actually have something to post about. Awesome :)

If you are interested here are the 30 blog posts

day 1- recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

day 2- the meaning behind your blog name

day 3- a picture of you and your friends

day 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t have

day 5- a picture of somewhere you've been to

day 6- favorite super hero and why

day 7- a picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you

day 8- short term goals for this month and why

day 9- something you're proud of in the past few days

day 10- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad

day 11- another picture of you and your friends

day 12- how you found out about blogger and why you have one

day 13- a letter to someone

day 14- a picture of you and your family

day 15- put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play

day 16- another picture of yourself

day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why

day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have

day 19- nicknames you have and why you have them

day 20- someone you love

day 21- a picture of something that makes you happy

day 22- what makes you different from everyone else

day 23- something you crave for a lot

day 24- your last five facebook status'

day 25- what I would find in your bag

day 26- what do you think about your friends

day 27- why are you doing this 30 day challenge

day 28- a picture of you from last year and now, how have you changed since then?

day 29- in this past month, what have you learned

day 30- your favorite song

No internet = No blogging

2010-11-29T11:29:00.000-08:00

So we haven't had internet for a while and that means no blogging. I know I already stink at updating this blog but add a lack of internet and blogging becomes obsolete.

Well Happy Late Turkey Day! We weren't able to go home for the holiday but we were able to enjoy dinner with the awesome Strong family here in the burg. Dinner was great and the company even better.

I celebrated my 24th birthday this last week and I really hate that I am 24. I had a perfect birthday, was spoiled by my husband, and loved my gifts but I really think I might just say that I am 23 for the next year or so.

Also this last week my brother got engaged! It is so good to see him so happy and I can't wait for Bailey to become part of the family. They are adorable and so fun to be around. I am very happy that they will be here in Rexburg going to school for the next few years which means we will get to see plenty of them!

Congrats Garrett and Bailey!

Famdamily Pictures

2010-09-18T22:44:00.000-07:00

I got this picture frame for Christmas 9 months ago. I love it. It is simple, nothing fancy just a black picture frame collage with a million slots for pictures. So I have been telling myself for 9 months that we were going to take family pictures soon and I would put our pictures in the frame then. Well here we are 9 months later and we just got our family pictures taken. For the last 9 months we have had those cheesy pictures of strangers, oh you know the ones that come with the frame, hanging on our wall. kind of ridiculous. We did finally get some family pictures taken and soon we won't have to look at strangers on our wall anymore.

2 Years of Awesomeness

2010-09-12T21:26:00.000-07:00

How on earth did I land such a wonderful man?!? I simply adore him and I am so excited for what the future holds for our little family. I am so grateful that years ago Heavenly Father helped me recognize how wonderful and special this man is. He is so perfect for me and words could never express how grateful I am that through the gospel of Jesus Christ I can be with him forever. That knowledge and my family is truly the most beautiful thing in my life.

We had some family pics taken this year for our anniversary (thanks to my mom and dad :) and yes I did totally swipe this off of the photographers website because I don't have my own copy yet. She was great to work with and totally affordable. So if you are looking for someone to take your pictures here in Rexburg look Vivian Mathias up.

A little bit of July...

2010-08-14T08:55:00.000-07:00

July has been a very busy month!

Right after we moved in my mom was so sweet and came to visit me! It was so nice and I felt so spoiled. I'm afraid she didn't have much of a vacation. She worked like crazy to help me get settled in and get our apartment looking spiffy. We did squeeze some games, picnics, movies, and yummy food in between all that work. It was awesome to have here her and I just wish we

still lived 10 minutes away from her instead of 10 hours.

The next weekend AJ's mom surpised us with a visit, which was great! We hadn't seem them since last summer and we were grateful they took the time to come see us for the weekend. It was great to catch up and spend time with the girls.

Then the next week my sister Kali visited us with her 3 little girls! So cute and so fun. They grow up way too fast and I don't see them nearly enough. Kali was kind enough to help me paint my kitchen while she was here but I'm going to share more about that little adventure in another post. It was a blast to have all the family visits and it was sooo nice of them to come out to the middle of nowhere in idaho to see us!

Mary Oehler

2010-08-12T00:18:00.000-07:00

I had a dream the other night that I went home to visit my Grandma. She greeted me with a warm hug and we just sat and visited. It was a really sweet dream.

My Grandma passed away this last month. She was one of the kindest people I've ever known. I really can't say how grateful I am that she was part of my life. She was such a wonderful example to me of what it means to love others as Christ does. I should explain that she wasn't my biological grandmother but since I was 4 she and her husband have been my "adopted" grandparents. They didn't have to but they did and I am SO glad they did. I love her and I miss her and I am absolutely certain she is busy on the other side loving those around her just as she did in this life.

I was able to go back to Oregon for the funeral and I was so, so glad I could be there. It was a wonderful service and the weather could not have been more perfect when she was buried 2 days later. We were commenting on what a beautiful day it was and Grandpa agreeing with us said it was a perfect Mary Oehler day. So cute. I remember as I was getting ready to get married watching grandma and grandpa and thinking that I wanted to be as happy and as sweet as they were with eachother.

Summer So Far

2010-08-03T09:42:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you but we started off our summer by moving yet again. Crazy says you

Crazy says I. Moving is a pain but it isn't quite as painful when your new place is literally just down the street and when you really like the apartment you are moving into :) I'm still in the process of decorating and rearranging but for the most part we are settled in and loving it. Adrian is happy to have a break from school for the next 5 months but really hates not being quite as busy. He recently started working at the plasma center as a phlebotomist and really enjoys it. I LOVE his break from school because it means I actually get to see that handsome face. The summer weather has been sooo nice. It is a welcome change and we have decided that we seriously need to spend some quality time explorin the great outdoors before it is covered in snow. Perhaps I will actually keep our blog relatively updated with our adventures from this summer... I emphasize the perhaps part of that statement.

catching up

2010-05-30T23:49:00.001-07:00

I hardly know what to write but I guess I should begin by quickly relaying the events of the last few weeks. After we got home from our spring break visit to Oregon we moved to another apartment here in the burg. It took a little while but we are pretty much settled in and really liking our new place. AJ also started another semester of school which has been demanding, but he is doing well and enjoying it! One of his classes is a dance class and because he is married he gets to bring me to be his partner. We have really really loved having this experience and it is nice between work and school schedules to have some mandatory time together. Work has also been going great as well. I recently became a supervisor and we both feel so blessed to have good jobs that we enjoy. I think that pretty much sums it up. I wish I could punctuate this post with some pictures of these happenings but I am seriously horrible about taking pictures. When I looked at our camera this was the only picture we have taken. This was from Mothers Day. AJ was really sweet and worked a little extra so that he could surprise me with chocolates and one of my favorite movies of all time, Pride and Prejudice. I was seriously freaking out. I loooove this movie. I totally hadn't expected him to do anything. It was so sweet of him to do something special for me.

oh this is random

2010-04-01T01:28:00.000-07:00

I would like to be asleep. I am wide awake unfortunately. I can't seem to turn my brain off and it is driving me loco. Ever have one of those nights? Part of me wants to get up and do something useful but the other part of me hopes that maybe if I start counting sheep then I might just fall asleep. In the mean time I blog. That is useful-ish. Not really but oh well.

I will be headed to oregon this next week and I am soooooo excited. Honestly who wouldn't be excited? This is oregon I am talking about. I really can't wait. It will be nice to have this little vacation. We are moving this next week, it is finals week for aj, and needless to say it will be a busy week for us. I am excited to move. It will be a welcome change. While moving is kind of hectic and stressful at times, I enjoy the change. Moving isn't too bad when it is just you and the hubby with very few pieces of furniture, haha. I am hoping that this awesome little couch and this adorable apron will magically appear in our new apartment. I can dream

I was packing up our spare room and I came across about 50 projects that I got half way through and never completed for some reason. Oh I wish I could say this not typical of me! I decided I should try and complete as many of them as I could before we move and so the other night I had a craft night. I was pretty pleased with myself for finishing 4 of my projects. 4 down and 100 projects to go. I'll post pictures later because I know you are dying to see them. While I worked on crafts I listened to my little blog playlist over and over and over. I am sure i drove AJ nuts but I love this playlist. I took it off of automatic play on the blog because I know most people just shut it off the second it starts to play, haha. Honestly though I love this playlist, it is totally me. Adrian regularly reminds me how weird some of the music is, but I am determined to convert him. If you care to investigate here it is :)

Well I am off to count sheep, wish me luck.

just incredible

2010-03-25T22:09:00.000-07:00

Adrian showed me this interview that they watched in his health class. Take a minute and watch it is incredible! Seriously watch this, like now. Needless to say I pretty much bawled my way through it. Just incredible.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDnrLv6z-mM

soup soup soup

2010-03-14T20:09:00.001-07:00

So I made cheesy broccoli soup or whatever you call it. It was pretty dang yummy and pretty dang easy but that isn't important. I really love broccoli and I love cheese even more than broccoli (my family teases me about this love affair I have with cheese). I made it for Adrian who continues to feel under the whether so that he would have something to eat while I am at work tomorrow. I had a nice little trip down memory lane while I was making this soup. When we were in high school, before we started dating, AJ made this soup for me when I was sick. It was right about then that I figured this guy was a keeper. Ahh the power of cheesy broccoli soup.

drinking mouthwash

2010-03-09T13:50:00.000-08:00

AJ and I have this stupid little cold for the last week or so and it just won't go away. It really isn't a big deal just a sore throat mixed with really awesome coughing fits once in a while. With this said let me introduce you to one of our new best friends :) It does taste like some nasty version of mouth wash but hey it works!!

Happy Birthday Rage

2010-02-24T14:13:00.000-08:00

AJ's birthday was about a week ago and I've been thinking of how grateful I am for him. I know this post will probably be more mushy than most of you care for but then again you could just not read this haha. So about 6 years ago if you asked me what I really hoped for in life I would have told you that I hoped to marry AJ and be with him forever. Here I am 6 years later, married to this wonderful man, and enjoying every day with him. I think of how much I loved him then and it pales in contrast to what he means to me now. I'm sure the same will be true of how I feel for him in the coming years. He is absolutely everything to me. He is so talented and hard working. I am grateful for the example that he is to me. I love having each and every day to spend with him. He told me that if I married him he would make me laugh all the time and he really does. He is the perfect man for me and he just makes me melt. I'm grateful that through the plan of salvation I can be with him forever. Wow he is awesome. I know this is mushy and I apologize if I made you throw up a little but hey I LOVE THIS BOY. Happy Birthday Babe!!!

a few things I luv

2010-02-03T14:21:00.000-08:00

I know I still have yet to update about christmas but I was window shopping online when I started to think about a few things I luuuuv...

Blue jeans and a white shirt

anything mint

weddings

black satin dresses

pretty much anything and everything sung by Ingrid Michaelson

The color blue

peonies, poppies, and tulips

AJ's nose and yes I know that is random

Skeleton keys

Dupioni Silk

Cilantro

Headboards

Pearls

Mountain dew, diet coke, and lemon water

Cold but sunny days in fall

Law and Order

and of course I absolutely love my absolutely amazing hubby

Thank you Bakerella

2010-01-08T00:50:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I could have folded the mountain of laundry on my bed, cleaned a bathroom, and put away the last of my Christmas decorations (I know it is sad that I haven't put them all away yet) OR I could make these yummy cake bites covered in chocolate I saw on Bakerella. I went with the cake and chocolate idea and I'm oh so happy I did. I'm already looking forward to making them again and decorating them all fancy schmancy. I may have munched on 2 or 12 of these. So good.

I had actually intended to post about our Christmas but the pictures are taking waaaay to long to load right now so I'll just have to post that later!

Catching up.....

2009-12-12T21:51:00.000-08:00

I hate when I get behind on blogging because then I feel like there is so much to cram into one post and who wants to read that? So hopefully I can make this short and sweet!

I'm looking forward to...

2009-11-20T00:48:00.000-08:00

I'm looking forward to pumpkin pie next weekend :) You see what my priorities are, food is first on my list hahaha

I'm looking forward to the day when Stephanie Meyers decides to flippin finish "Midnight Sun" which for those of you who don't know is the 5th installment of the Twilight series that has been put on hold due a stupid BYU-I student who illegally got a hold of a manuscript. Lame.

I'm really excited to get a new jacket this winter. I'm not sure which jacket I'm going to get yet but this is one of my favorites.

I'm looking forward to finishing my first quilt, which by the way, looks nothing like this. This is waaaay beyond my level. I just thought it was a sweet lookin quilt.

I'm looking forward to going back to school. It is a huge mess and I don't know how it will work out but hey I'm excited!

I'm sooo looking forward to chopping down our first Christmas tree together. It is our second Christmas but we didn't get to go last year so it will be a first for us.

And last but definitely not the least, I'm so stoked to have this little nugget running around my apartment next week! I seriously can't wait it will be so fun! Oh yeah and Emily and Travis are coming too, hahaha.

lucky

2009-11-09T21:36:00.000-08:00

AJ+me+forever=lucky me. I was honestly trying to put my thought into words and it just wasn't happening. So basically this really awesome equation is how I feel. He is so good about serving others and seeing as how we live, eat, breath, and do everything together I think it is safe to say that I am the happy recipient of much of this service. Just a few things that I really appreciated this last week were the crepes that he made me sunday night(it just occurred to me that we often end up eating breakfast foods on sunday evenings, no idea why) not just picking up but really cleaning the house so that I could focus on organizing our spare room that was seriously out of control, folding the laundry 2 times this week because he knows I truly hate doing it, and taking care of me this week by making trips to the store, giving me foot rubs, and attacking the house with disinfectant when I had a little flu bug. He really did attack the house with disinfectant, it was great. He also laughs at my jokes and makes me feel funny. That really is an act of service because I'm really not funny. He is just the best and I feel so lucky to be his wife. I feel incredibly blessed.

Papa, Natie, and Sadie's Birthday

2009-11-06T09:36:00.001-08:00

Lame Lame Lame

2009-11-05T09:40:00.000-08:00

If someone else has come across this problem I would love to hear how the heck you solved it. I've been trying for about a week to post some pictures but each time I do it shows up in my post as a bunch of text. I've tried new software updates, downloading from different sources, and I've checked the settings of my computer and I can't seem to figure out why this is happening. It really is frustrating though!! If you have any suggestions I would be happy to hear them! I'll feel like an idiot if this is a simple fix that is incredibly obvious but oh well.

My Dad's Birthday!

2009-10-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

Earlier this month we were able to go to Oregon to celebrate my Dad's 50th birthday! It was great to spend time with both our families and as always I wish we could have stayed longer. It was a lot of fun to surprise my dad on his birthday and it was nice to celebrate Natalie's 5th and Sadie's 2nd birthday while we were there. I was going to upload some photos right now but my internet connections sucks so that will just have to wait. It was a pumpkin carving, movie watching, game playing, niece chasing, food and family filled weekend. I love going home and miss it already! I will try posting some pictures soon and hopefully my internet will cooperate!

oh yeah pictures...

2009-10-06T01:50:00.000-07:00

These pics are supposed to be in the last post but oh well! Here they are now!

This is the finished product from our pumpkin carving on sunday! I always have these grand designs for what to carve but usually toss them out the window after the first 10 minutes of carving

We put them in the back of the car but they were rolling around alot so I said we should move them to the middle seats and this is what my husband did.

With our pumpkins! AJ wanted the biggest one he could find, and I think he did pretty well. The picture really doesn't give you a very good idea of how huge that pumpkin is.

a relaxing weekend

2009-10-06T01:13:00.000-07:00

We had a really nice weekend. It wasn't terribly exciting but it was relaxing and I just enjoyed every minute of it. Honestly we were really lazy and probably ate more food than we should have. Friday we got off work early which which is always nice and went grocery shopping. I know that doesn't sound exciting but I really love the whole grocery shopping experience from planning meals to unloading all the stuff. I really like it. Kinda weird, I know. Moving onto to Saturday, we had work off and were happy to sit in our nice warm bed and watch General Conference. Conference was wonderful and so perfect, as it always is. After conference we got our pumpkins and watched a movie. Our Sunday was spent listening to conference, eating breakfast in bed, carving pumpkins, roasting pumpkin seeds, eating haystacks, baking cookies, and watching Kung Fu Panda. As for this morning, it might as well have been Christmas for AJ. He was ridiculously happy when he woke up to snow! Although I dread the idea of the next 7-8 months filled with snow, it did make me pretty excited for the holidays. I think my favorite thing about the first snow fall is the smell in the air when it snows. I have so many good memories attached to that smell.

One year!

2009-09-29T21:53:00.000-07:00

On Sept 6th of 2008 I married the man of my dreams! He makes me laugh every single day. He is perfect for me and teaches me so much. I love him more and more and am so grateful that I get to be with him Forever. There really aren't words to say how much I love him and how grateful I am that no matter what I can be assured that I will always get to be with him. He really is my world! Thanks babe for the best year of my life!

The next set of pictures is from what happened on Sept 7th of 2008. I really didn't feel this post would be complete without a picture of our old truck that died on our first day of marriage in the middle of a two lane highway in the middle of freakin nowhere on our way to our honeymoon in Bend OR. It was miracle that we didn't get hurt. The pics above were taken at the mechanics before we sold it to the junk yard the next day. One of my favorite memories from this past year has got to be this day. I just remember walking down this highway after our transmission completely blew praying to get a cell phone signal in the mountains before it got dark and bursting out laughing because it was just too ridiculous and i could either laugh or cry about the whole situation. AJ wasn't quite so amused but after we hitched a ride with some random snowboarders who's car was the biggest beater I've ever seen and after watching our truck being towed away with "just married" written all over the back windowhe decided it was pretty funny too. Looking back now I can honestly say I wouldn' t trade it!

I know this will change...

2009-09-01T22:49:00.000-07:00

Well I'm posting pictures of my beautiful nieces because i love them to pieces and MISS THEM! They seriously seem to grow twice as fast when I don't see them regularly. So in the top left corner is Kate and Natie and in the middle is Sadie. These are from some family pics that we had taken when my little brother got home from his mission this July. So I titled this post I know this will change because the baby next door has colic and as a result of this I hear her crying pretty much every night. Contray to what you might think, this doesn't bother me in the least. It actually just worsens my ever increasing baby hunger. When I hear her crying I find myself thinking"I really can't wait to be a mom". Yeah, I'm pretty sure the fact that I find a baby crying at night so sweet and cute will change the second it is my baby crying in the middle of the night and I'm no longer getting any sleep. I will probably look back at this post a couple of kids down the road and wonder how I could have found crying so cute.

-on a side note you may have noticed

that I only posted pictures of 3 of my nieces. That is because my sister has to keep everything about her kids life very private (meaning I can't put their cute little faces on my blog) because her ex-husband is psychotic and can't seem to leave her alone and let her

lead her life in peace. If this sounds dramatic,

it really isn't. Anyone that would harass, threaten, or in anyway abuse a person qualifies as a crazy in my book. And while I really don't like that I can't plaster their faces all over this post along with my other nieces, I am happy to keep them as far from him as possible.

the ups and downs of apartments

2009-08-27T22:28:00.001-07:00

For the most part we love our new apartment and our new neighbors. For the most part. We have some really awesome neighbors in the complex across the street from us who decide to hold their band practice at 10 and 11 at night. I really don't know what they are thinking but they like to entertain the block with trumpets, drums, piano...you name it they play it. Tonight for instances was drums. Awesome.

This whole music practice at 10 at night thing is really begin to get on my nerves but at first I was worried that maybe I was just being impatient or something. Then I remember that it is 10 oclock at night and who in their right mind thinks it's a good idea to play the drums. It has only happened a few times so I was hesitant to do anything but it really got to me tonight so next time I don't think I'll feel so bad asking them to stop playing their freaking music.

Craft attempts...

2009-08-23T22:33:00.000-07:00

Well this isn't super recent but I thought I would post two of my more recent crafty attempts. Above is the couch that we were very grateful to r

ecieve for free and found out very quickly that they don't make slip covers that even begin to fit this fantastic piece of furniture. So I remembered when I was little my mom had recovered some furniture and thought "eh, can't be too hard". Well it was much more frustrating than I expected and I made plenty of mistakes on the way but I was pretty pleased with myself in the end.

Ithink halloween decorations are so fun and so I decided to make this picture board for halloween. It was super easy and cheap and I was pretty pleased with how this turned out too.

Speaking of halloween decorations....I know it is August and halloween is about 2 months away but I totally started to put up my decorations. It is definitely early and I will probably be sick of them come october but AJ asked me for like a week straight when I was going to put them up. I was unpacking some stuff and I came across the Halloween things and I decided why not. These little witch boots are one of my favs. I just think they are super cute. I also love these halloween decorations because they where the first decorations AJ and I bought and will forever remind my of our first month of marriage.

midterms

2009-08-13T22:17:00.000-07:00

So AJ has a midterm paper due pretty soon that he had planned to work on tonight. Due to his incredibly consistent internal clock, he unfortunately knocked out a few hours earlier than he hoped. He has been pretty stressed about this particular paper and I thought perhaps I could help him make up for a little lost time tonight. So I decided that I would just go ahead and work on gathering a few more supporting sources that he would need to finish writing this paper.
About 10 minutes and only 2 paragraphs into my reading I had to use the stupid dicitionary something like 15 times. So depressing. Well a few frustrating pages later I realized "wow I forgot what it is like to be a student" and right after that I realized just how much AJ does on a daily basis. He balances two jobs, being a husband, and a full time student (which translates to hours of hw after hours of classes) every single day. On top of that he does all of these things really really well. Basically I think he is awesome.
I'll tell you what else is awesome, the pan of dark chocolate and cream cheese brownies I made. Too bad we have eaten half the pan in one day. That is definitely not awesome. If I hadn't been a genius and written I HEART AJ in chocolate on the top of them I could give some of the stupid things away.

I've never been so happy to have a job!

2009-08-12T05:48:00.000-07:00

I have a job:) It is an answer to many prayers and is such a huge blessing for our little family!! What is this fantastic job you might ask....Western Wats call center, haha. It may not be my dream job but I really don't care I'm just grateful to have a job. It is incredibly flexible and can offer me a decent amount of hours, so I'm not complaining. Best of all I get to work with my hubby again. It isn't like we get to spend serious quality time together at work but it is just nice to be there together. We actually have the exact same schedule which I love.
I know I'm terrible about posting pictures with my posts so I decided I should put up some pics of our new apt later today but I guess that is it for now!

F Minus Comics

2009-08-06T00:23:00.000-07:00

This post is for AJ :) If you aren't familiar with this comic strip, let me introduce you. It is called F Minus and is probably the funniest comic ever. It is much loved and quoted in the Steineckert family. I'm cracking up as I'm posting this cuz I just read the over the comics i'm posting, oh wow I love these.

Woot woot for internet!

2009-08-01T01:14:00.000-07:00

So lots of things have happened in the last month or so and I haven't posted about any! This is mostly due to the fact that we didn't have internet at our house, but now we do. This leads me to our most current bit of information. We moved into Rexburg this last week!!! We weren't planning on moving this soon but we found a perfect place and had to move in this week, so here we are. I can't tell you how nice it is that we can drive to the store to pick something up and it isn't a 40 min drive but a 4 min drive. We love our new apartment but it was kind of sad to leave our first little place. I don't think that I would have liked to live there much longer but all the same we have so many good memories there. I feels like my house is an upside down mess but at least my little entry table is perked up by some bright flowers AJ was sweet enough to give me. I really have something like 5 other things to post about but I am way too tired and I'll just have to do it later. My incredibly comfortable bed is calling my name...

Myla and Lucy

2009-06-17T11:57:00.000-07:00

So I haven't posted in forever. Mostly because we don't have the internet, which hopefully will change but oh well! So a few weeks ago we decided to get puppies! They are little muts. They are a Terrier Chihuahua Dachsund mix but they don't seem to have much if any Dachsund traits. We named them Myla and Lucy and we love them. We got them from a shelter in southern Idaho and the orignal plan was to just get one but when I saw them I just felt bad separating them so jokingly I asked AJ if we could take two and he said sure why not? So that is how we ended up with two! It is really nice in some ways to have two because they play great together and I don't feel so bad when I have to leave them at home because they aren't alone. Myla is the little ring leader and Lucy just does whatever Myla does and goes wherever Myla goes. They are SO CUTE I really love having them. So right now we are working on potty training and I'll be happy when that is done. And if you couldn't tell by the picture AJ is trying to feed Lucy grass.

We feel so lucky that we have been able to see family as much as we have. In this last month we went to Utah and got see AJ's mom and sisters and just a week ago we got to go to Oregon and see AJ's family and my family. Now i'm looking forward to July because my little brother well be getting home from his mission I'll get see my whole family. We feel really blessed and are grateful that are families help us soo much to come and visit them. Life is pretty fantastic :)

Spring Break with my Sisters

2009-04-27T13:36:00.000-07:00

For spring break Aj and I decided to visit my sisters in Vegas and St.George. We decided on Tuesday of that week that it would be fun to visit them and realized nothing was holding us back from going so we left Tuesday night. I Loved it. Kali and Emily were so nice to just let us drop in and of course had alot of fun stuff for us to do. Truthfully I was just happy to see them and play with my nieces so the fact that they had other stuff planned for us to do was Really nice. The two of us are also used to little rexburg where we consider renting a red box pretty exciting so when Kali and Emily asked us what we wanted to go do, we were kind of at a loss. We had a fun week of family, 4-wheeling, playing the wii, warm SUNSHINE, seeing the sights in Vegas, going to the BLUE MAN GROUP, and a lot of good food. It was awesome and I just wish we could have stayed longer. Visiting my family makes me realize how much I miss being close to them.

It was really nice that we got to stop and see my friends Heidi and Andi too. It is great to actually see some friends versus just talking on the phone. I was glad we got to see Heidi and Deric before they move to pennsylvania which is a bummer for me but really exciting for them. And it was great to hear that Andi and Beau are going to have a baby which is incredibly exciting! Woot woot for the Bramwell family! They are going to be great parents.

So nowadays we are just kickin it here in the Burg enjoying the sunshine and crossing our fingers that it doesn't go away!

I Heart Blogging

2009-03-24T11:55:00.000-07:00

I'm supposed to be working on my taxes right now, but what am I doing? BLOGGING. I love looking at everyone's blogs and feeling updated! It is so nice to keep in touch with people and I think blogging has a lot more personality than email (not to mention I hate emailing). Our blog will probably be a bit more interesting when I have something more interesting to post about, like a child. Too bad that won't be happening anytime soon so you all just get to read about my cute husband and my future cooking exploits!

funny hunny

2009-03-20T21:01:00.000-07:00

So my sweet husband really cracks me up. We are sitting here watching TV and out of nowhere he says "for just once in my life I want to take one of those huge cardboard checks into the bank". Man I love him.

Cameron and Jen got hitched today! It was beautiful and fun and we are so happy for them. We've loved being here with family to support and celebrate and are going home much sooner than we would like to.

GREAT BOOK!

2009-03-09T13:26:00.000-07:00

"Pride and Prejudice" is easily my favorite movie. I've been reading a lot lately and thought it was time I read the book. I LOVED IT. I would take the book over the movie ANY DAY! I really was in love with it and couldn't put it down! The only bad thing about the whole deal is that after reading the book I officially HATE the newer Keira Knightly movie version. It is absolutely ridiculous. They make stuff up, go explicitly against the character descriptions and basically just made up their own story but used the names from the novel. As far as books to movies go this is the WORST adaptation I've seen. This is so much worse than the "Twilight" book to movie. The book is fantastic and I highly recommend it. I'm excited to read it again!

I also read "Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen this last week and I really enjoyed it. It is one of her earlier novels and isn't nearly as polished as her other works, but is entertaining all the same.

I just started reading a super short budgeting book called "Rich on Any Income" and I really like it so far. It is really simple and to the point. Not nearly as fun to read as Pride and Prejudice but much more useful.

If you have any books you think are worth reading please tell me! I don't have cable or internet at home and I find myself reading a lot these days!

I know, it is a miracle

2009-02-27T08:47:00.001-08:00

Anyone who knows me can testify that I don't like cooking and in the past I RARELY if ever cooked. This is mainly because I'm not talented at all when it comes to the kitchen. When I attempted to cook in the past I either burned something or forgot to add a very key ingredient. I hated cooking so much that until this last month the only thing i cooked for AJ was scrambled eggs and a grilled cheese sandwich. I was working alot so it just worked out that he had more time and he likes to cook so he did 99% of it. Well now he is in school and I have the time so I started to actually cook. Yes i know it's is pretty crazy. Even more crazy is that I haven't burned or ruined anything yet. I'm sure there are plenty of meals in our future I'll ruin or burn but for now i'm doing pretty well. Basically I'm really proud of myself and my husband is very happy. The pic below is proof for my mom. She has been telling me i need to learn how to cook for I don't know how many years. The soup was something I made from scratch, I was super happy with it. This really isn't much of an accomplishment for a lot of people but for me this is HUGE! The next pic is of the curtains my mom made for us. They turned out great and they complete the room perfectly. I love 'em!

All About The Boy

2009-02-20T15:52:00.001-08:00

1. What is his name? Adrian James Steineckert

2. Who eats more? He eats at least twice as much as me and finishes before me too

3. Who said, "I love you" first? Honestly I can't remember it was too long ago, I think we decided together though, i think

4. Who is taller? easily him, i'm not much to beat

5. Who is smarter? Depends on what subject.

6. Who is more sensitive? that would be me. He is really sensitive though.

7. Who does the laundry? we do it together.

8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? we switch around, but he always sleeps facing out, kinda drives me nuts cuz i love to cuddle and he basically can't sleep if we're touching, haha

9. Who pays the bills? Him most the time

10. Who cooks more? Him. For anyone who knows me this doesn't come as a shock, but I'm getting better!

11. Who is more stubborn? I say him, he would probably say me, haha

12. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? I usually do he follows right after

13. Who has more siblings? Aj

14. Who wears the pants in the relationship? he lets me think i do

15. What do you like to do together? watch movies, read books, cook, when it is above freezing we like to go for walks. We used to always cuddle on the couch while i would read and he would play a video game.

16. Who eats more sweets? we always eat sweets together so it's hard to tell but i'm usually the first to suggest that we eat them. we are definent chocoholics

17. Guilty Pleasures? For a while there we were completely in love with Monster energy drinks, but since we decided to be a little bit more healthy i would say artic circle, he loooovvves it.

8. How did you meet? In sunday school, he did the silent guy nodd of acknowledgement and i slightly glared. obviously we got past that first greeting...haha

19. Who asked whom out first? He did, he asked if i wanted to go shopping with him after school one day and i thought i had died and gone to heaven.

20. Who kissed who first? for years i thought he did and he thought i did. Well we figured out that is was an accident and we had both just happened to turn our faces and assumed the other person was going for it, haha apparently we didn't mind

21. Who proposed? Him, it was really cute and thoughtful!

22. His best features and qualities? I essentially melt when he smiles, i think he is so cute and i love that he makes me laugh all the time. He works really hard and is very disciplined. He is patient with me and always tells and shows me that he loves me. I'm so grateful for his testimony and faith that strengthens mine. He is always willing to help and is considerate of everyone around him. He has great dreams and he believes in mine too!

back home!

2009-02-16T13:44:00.000-08:00

So I got back from Las Vegas this last weekend and was so happy to see my hubby. I really appreciate emily and travis letting me stay at their house and work these last two weeks. It was so nice to see them, and i really wish i could visit more often. It was great to see kali and the girls on the weekends too. i know it must have been crazy for kali rounding her girls up and making the drive those weekends. It is really wonderful to see my sisters and their families. It's crazy sometimes seeing their daughters and their husbands and their houses and what not, just because it feels like it really wasn't that long ago that we were dancing and singing to ace of base with spoons as our microphones in our kitchen. It makes me happy to see them so happy. It was also great to see mom. I miss her and wish i could have seen her more while i was there. She does so much for me, even with me living a state away! She is just one dedicated mom and i love her! It was great to see everyone but i really missed adrian by the end of the two weeks. I thought i appreciated him before but after being away from him i realize how much he does for me. He is the best! I don't know what i would do without him. I was really looking forward to being back for valentine's day but we really didn't end up doing anything. My flight got in late on friday so we slept in on saturday and were sooo happy to wake up to breakfast at Jessica and gary's. Aj's sister let us stay with them so that we wouldn't have to make the 4 hour drive back to st.anythony from boise in the middle of the night. I loved being able to crash in a nice bed and sleep instead of driving through the night. I was happy to see jessica again and meet her husband and her son carter. He is really too cute. Basically it was a crazy two weeks and and i loved seeing family and am happy to be back home with Adrian! I hope everyone had a great Valentine's day and a Happy prez day!

-14 degrees...

2009-01-27T07:19:00.000-08:00

I had a dream last night that was basically about leaving the snow. In my dream I kept seeing signs an advertisements for a whole bunch of things that just said "leaving the snow". For example i saw an advertisement for a movie that was called "Leaving the Snow". So as you can tell I'm looking forward to doing just that, and visiting las vegas. Just to top it all off this morning it was -14 degrees, and that was without any wind. poo.

Leaving the snow!!!

2009-01-26T15:58:00.000-08:00

I leave this next weekend for Vegas to work at world market for Travis, my brother-in-law and I'm really looking forward to seeing my fam at the same time! Mom is coming from oregon and Kali is going to drive down from St. George. The whole thing works out pretty dang well for me! I get to leave the snow for two weeks, actually earn some money, and see my mom, kali and emily!! I can't wait to see all my nieces, they grow up so fast and I don't get to see them nearly as much as i would like to so I'm really stoked. I'm not excited to leave Aj though. He asked me what he was supposed to do when i'm gone and I told him he would have to call my dad in oregon because he'll be in the same boat with mom gone for 2 weeks. I'm going to be in vegas over his birthday so that really stinks but I do get back the day before valentines at least!

I love my Husband!!

2009-01-16T13:55:00.000-08:00

Aj is so wonderful. I just can't believe that we've been married for 4 months already. It has been an adventure and I know it is really just starting! He works so hard and he does so much for me. I just wanted to say how grateful I am for him, and I have no idea what i did to deserve him. He really is so patient with me, comforting me when i cry for no reason, telling me i look great when i feel anything but, cooking for me, listening to me when i'm ranting or just really excited, making me laugh when i don't feel like it, he is just wonderful! He means everything to me and I so happy to be with him forever! Here are some pics of the rage, he is always crackin me up!

Idaho

2009-01-07T11:03:00.001-08:00

So new years day aj, my parents and I loaded up and headed out to IDAHO. The drive wasn't nearly as bad as i thought it would be and as it turned out we just missed the storms that were passing through the mountains in eastern oregon so we were pretty lucky. I was really happy my parents came with us not only was it incredibly helpful that they have a large truck that we hauled most of our stuff in, but it was just nice to spend time with them before moving away.
We made the drive in pretty good time and pulled into st.anthony at about 8:30ish and i was a little nervous to see what the house looked like but turns out i love it. I lucked out and got a rental that is painted entirely white with light tan carpet. Truthfully I think i'm in love with it more or less because it is our first place. And i've been able to hang up all our wedding pictures and put up our kitchen decorations and our bathroom towels. I just really love that it is ours! The only thing i'm not in love with is the two feet of snow that always covers the front yard and the ice that most of the time covers the streets. But other than that it is great. Aj is happy in school and we're both continually looking for jobs. I'm sure we will find something, afterall we've only been looking for week. But the sooner i get a job the happier I'll be!

Christmas Style

2008-12-23T21:08:00.000-08:00

I saw this on Robin's blog and thought it was pretty cute and decided to post it too

1- Wrapping paper or gift bags? wrapping paper
2-Real or artificial tree? ideally i would like both. An artificial one that is themed and beautiful and a real one that is more sentimental with a bunch of different ornaments.
3-When do you put up your tree? Right after thanksgiving
4-When do you take the Christmas tree down? too soon
5-Do you like eggnog? hate it.
6-Favorite gift received as a child? I have 2 favorites and they were both strollers.
7- Hardest person to buy for? My dad. I never know what he really wants
8-Easiest person to buy for? Mom. She is really gracious about gifts she recieves.
9-Do you have a nativity scene? It is really half of a nativity scene and it is packed away somewhere. I have no idea where it is.
10-Mail or Email Christmas cards? Mail, even though I didn't send any...
11- Worst Christmas gift ever received? I honestly can't think of one i would consider the worst
13-When do you start shopping for Christmas? mid november
14-Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I have recycled a white elephant gift, but besides that nope.
15-Favorite thing to eat at Christmas time? My mom's rocky road brownies, I could eat a whole pan
16-What color light on the tree? depends on the tree
17- Favorite Christmas song? I have too many! I really like Harry Connick Jr.'s christmas cd's, and Nat King Cole's christmas
18-Travel at Christmas or stay at home? Now i don't mind traveling, but when we have kids that might be a different story
19-Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Dasher, dancer, comet, cupid, donder,
20-Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
21-Open the present Christmas Eve or Christmas Morning? PJs on Christmas Eve and presents on christmas
22-Most annoying thing about this time of the year? There are some really annoying christmas songs out there
23-What theme or color are you using? I love to use lots of color! and currently it's looking like a little bit of a snowman theme
24-Favorite Christmas Dinner? i don't really have a fav. meal as much as i do a favorite side dish which is definitely "funeral potatoes" as my family calls them or au gratin potatoes
25-What do you want for Christmas this year? If we are dreaming big here i would love a trip to see my sisters, tuition for school, and a dog

Tagged

2008-12-19T02:37:00.000-08:00

8 favorite shows....
1.Heroes
2. CSI
3. House
4. The Office
5. Psych
6. Law and Order
7. What not to wear
8. Say yes to the dress

8 things I did yesterday......
1. Finished my Christmas shopping, i think...
2. Wrapped most of the christmas presents
3. Did laundry
4. Didn't have to go to work
5. Went tanning
6. Watched A Christmas Carol
7. Sang a long to Nat King Cole's Christmas CD in the car
8. Slept in!!

8 things to look forward to....
1. Christmas!!! My first Christmas with Adrian!!
2. Heidi is coming to Oregon
3. More snow
4. Decorating Gingerbread houses this weekend
5. Christmas Caroling
6. Less than 2 weeks of work left
7. going with Becky when she takes the girls to see Santa
8. CHRISTMAS!!!

8 favorite restaurants....
1. Applebee's
2. P.F. Changs
3. Pizza Schmizza
4. California Pizza Kitchen
5. Chili's
6. Red Robin
7. Baja Fresh
8. Roses Deli

8 things on my wish list.....
1. Full tuition for school!! oh what a dream
2. No car payment
3. A Chihuahua
4. Another peacoat
5. manicure and pedicure
6. A trip so see my nieces in utah
7. A camera
8. And i'm at this very moment wishing I had a Bonzai Burger!!!!

2008-12-19T00:26:00.000-08:00

So if you haven't already noticed i'm really slow at updating this whole blog deally. So to summarize what has happened over the last few months...
- we got married! We had a really fun and beautiful wedding day! Best day of my life and I spent it with my family and friends. I don't think I'd ever been happier or more grateful.
-on our first day of marriage our truck broke down 25 miles outside of Sisters, which was still another 20 miles away from where we were staying on our honeymoon in Bend. Lets just say it was a memorable way to spend our first day of marriage.
-so we got back from the honeymoon and both started work at new jobs, Aj started teaching Seminary for a few periods at Tigard High, and I started a nanny job. And we both continued to work at Joes together, which for a month or two was where we saw eachother most i think.
-In Nov. Aj got hit on his scooter. He was Really Lucky and only got a little road rash and a sprained ankle. It is really incredible that his injuries were so minor and we feel really blessed, a few inches closer the car would have impacted right on his leg. I really don't like motorcycles. They are just stupid.
-My birthday was right before thanksgiving and aj surprised me by having my whole day planned out. It was really sweet and very thoughtful of him. He is the best!
-Thanksgiving was delicious and relaxing. We got to see both our families and everyone fed us, as usual, so we didn't have to cook a thing. I could spend thanksgiving like that every year.
-Now we are just getting ready to go to Idaho! It is kind of crazy that we are actually moving away from Oregon and both our families. Until now, every time I've left oregon I've left for a semester or two of school and been back for summer so this move is a little surreal. Its exciting for Aj and I to move away and be on our own but I'll really miss our families.
So that pretty much sums up our oh so exciting lives for the last few months! Being married is wonderful, especially when you are married to a wonderful man. I love him more than I can say, and am sooo grateful to be his wife.

3 more weeks!

2008-08-17T01:33:00.000-07:00

I love Adrian

Wedding Planning!!!

2008-07-24T16:21:00.000-07:00

I can't imagine how nice it will be when I don't have to say goodnight to Adrian. I've thought about and hoped to marry him for a long time now, it is so crazy to actually see it happening. Things like planning our schooling and where are we going to live, make it all seem real. I can't wait to be married to him, I just don't know how anyone could be better for me. He really is my best friend, there isn't anyone i trust more in this world, i just know he loves me through and through. He amazes me! This morning i woke up mid-dream thinking of blue and green. Its kind of sad but true that i'm thinking about wedding planning so much that i'm dreaming about it. It really is a blessing that we decided to get married in a pretty short amount of time because there is nothing like a deadline to help you make a decision. Being as indecisive as i am that is a very helpful thing. Things are coming together really well and the more we get things finalized the less stressful it gets. Mom really helps me keep my perspective on things and in doing so really helps me not feel so stressed about things. She really knows what she's doing, have i mentioned how crazy i would be if it weren't for her helping me plan? Yeah i would be crazy.

Engaged

2008-07-10T20:27:00.000-07:00

So i know everyone already knows but i thought that i should officially post that Aj and I are engaged on our blog. I can't wait to be married! I'm still in a little bit of shock because this is kind of like my personal fairytale that i thought was to perfect to ever actually happen. So it's pretty awesome. Lately Mom is keeping me busy with wedding plans. She is doing most of the work really, i'm just there for the ride! She's done this wedding thing a few more times than i have and she knows how to get this all done, where as I really don't know half of what needs to get done. Alls i know is i'm gettin hitched in less than two months and i'm stoked. I'm feeling like a really lucky girl. Adrian is really great to plan with because he says that he will love whatever i pick, this is just one of the many reasons i'm marrying him :)

2008-05-04T20:43:00.000-07:00

I forgot I had even created a blog.

2008-05-04T20:33:00.000-07:00

Yes, yes it is very like me to forget things, so I know it doesn't come as a shock that I forgot about my own blog. I really think this is partially due to the fact that I have ziltch to write about. Even now I am running out of things to say, and I think I'll just wrap up this post.

Straight Up Blogger 4 Life

2007-09-30T17:58:00.000-07:00

So I was so inspired by Kali's Blog that i decided to make my own, so yeah. That's about it, i'm not sure what more to say...So until I figure out what to say on this blog of mine I'm going to leave it at that, so peace out girl scout!