Visiting Chicago

Brian and I were able to spend a couple days in Chicago--mind you this was back in November! While on vacation we were able to see one of my long time friends Abby and he fiance Justin. We had dinner with them at Pizanos Pizza, and it was delicious. We spent nearly 4 hours at the restaurant catching up and enjoying our yummy pizza. We're hoping to make it back again soon! And we're also hoping I can blog more than twice a year!!

M

Fifth Grade @ Elk Meadows!

I got a job this year teaching fifth grade in Jordan School District @ Elk Meadows Elementary. The school year so far has been so fun and rewarding-- I can't wait for the rest of the year to transpire!

Flashback Friday; "A Sister"

I will never forget receiving the phone call from the hospital telling us that the newest addition to our family was a baby girl! I had been the only girl for such a long time and it was an amazing feeling to know that I wasn't going to be the only girl among all those boys!
Although Jordan and I are so far apart in age, we are still so very close. I am grateful for such a wonderful sister who makes coming home such a treat! I love you Jordan, and am so grateful for a sister like you!

My Perfect Valentine

Valentine's Day this year was perfect...

It started out with 60+ sugar cookies that I made and frosted on Sunday for us to bring to work. These are always a great starter to this day of love.

Upon arriving home from work, we were greeted by some yummy Krispy Kreme doughnuts from Brian's Mom.


After snacking on those delicatessens...we went to Rodizio Brazilian Grill for dinner (which is Brian's favorite), and came home for chocolate-dipped strawberries.


We exchanged cards (see below)... and I found out that next weekend will be spent in Wendover at the AIR SUPPLY CONCERT! I cannot wait, I love 80's music and I have been wanting to see them forever!!








We have a tendency of spreading out this holiday... throughout the entire year, and I can't say that I mind. I feel so fortunate to be married to such a wonderful man, who makes me his Valentine every single day of the year. Lucky, Lucky Me!

Gratitude...Day 25

"This is a wonderful time to be living here on earth. Our opportunities are limitless. While there are some things wrong in the world today, there are many things right, such as teachers who teach, ministers who minister, marriages that make it, parents who sacrifice, and friends who help.

"We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thought and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude. If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues" -Thomas S. Monson

Gratitute...Day 4 to 24

As you can see I've been super busy this month and need to do some catch up on my "gratitude journal"!

Day 4: My darling Home!
Day 5: Clean Laundry
Day 6: Le Creuset Cookware
Day 7: Extended family
Day 8: Darling babies, my friends seem to have the most adorable children!
Day 9: My job, I love working with children
Day 10: Fresh produce @ The farmers market
Day 11: A Clean kitchen
Day 12: A supportive husband
Day 13: Amazing friends & neighbors
Day 14: Cute socks for cold feet
Day 15: Acrylic Nails... my real ones always seem to break
Day 16: AGGIE BASKETBALL!
Day 17: My education, even though it seems like I will be a "forever" student
Day 18: On time departures and arrivals @ the airport!
Day 19: My Polka Dot Luggage
Day 20: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I feel so blessed to have been born into the Gospel.
Day 21: The Logan temple, where Brian & I were sealed for Eternity.
Day 22: My Nap Blanket, that I won't leave home without!
Day 23: My treadmill, couldn't live without it.

& finally....
Day 24: I am grateful for lazy days spent relaxing and de-stressing. Today is one of those days. But I sure miss my little Sadie.. she's the best cuddle bug!


M

Gratitude; Day 1-Day 3

Each day in November I am going to write about one thing I am grateful for so that I can get into the Thanksgiving Season and truly see what an amazing life I live.

I need to make up for a few days, so here goes Day 1, Day 2 & Day 3

Day One, Nov 1
I am grateful for a wonderful husband, Brian. Thank you for making my life so wonderful (especially the "full" part.
Day Two, Nov 2
I am grateful for my little Yorkie "Sadie" who we LOVE to death. She is always so thrilled to see me and it brightens my day.

Day Three, Nov 3
I am grateful for my iphone that keeps me on track... as well as SO many other things. I seriously feel "married" to it sometimes!


Love,

M