Coming To A Mailbox Near You....

This year I decided I would design the Christmas card Brad and I will be sending out this holiday season since I had such a fun time designing our wedding announcement. Here is the finished product that I am planning on printing and mailing out to our friends and family! I have most addresses of family and friends from our wedding announcement, but if you're afraid you'll be missed please leave your address!

Bolt....in 3D

While the rest of the world was "ooohing and awwwing" over the release of Twighlight, Brad and I took a trip to the theater to see the Disney movie, Bolt. I wasn't a bit surprised to find we were probably the only "adults" in the theater without children by their side. But, I've been excited to see this movie since I first saw the previews. (I love kids movies, anytime I get to choose a movie to rent, you can almost always bet that I'm gonna pick a "kid" movie.) Even better though, is that Bolt was in 3D! Brad and I had never seen a 3D movie, and were anxious to see what the hype is all about. We were fascinated that the images "popped" off the screen, and appeared as if you could reach out and touch them. Aside from the sweet 3D effects, the movie was great! Lots of laughs, and a good story line/moral proving that who the world expects/perceives you to be means nothing. What matters is who you perceive yourself to be, and believe you can be. Maybe that's why I like "kid" movies so much....wholesome, fun entertainment, and it always leaves you seeing the world and/or yourself in a different way. Anyways, if you have the chance, get out and see this movie. Be warned though, it did leave me desirious and yearning for a puppy.....but that's another story.

The Joys of Renting

Brad and I are quickly experiencing the pains of renting. Last night I went to do the dishes, only to find the water coming from the hot water tap was ice cold. Thinking perhaps it was due to the load of laundry I put in, I decided to wait a while and see if it'd warm back up. After giving it some time, and still finding it to be really cold with no hint of the water warming up anytime soon, Brad took at look at the heater. A big red flag indicitating the water heater has had problems before (besides the fact that we came home to soaking wet carpet and a leaking laundry room ceiling after our honeymoon...which still hasn't been repaired), was the writing on the water heater in permanent marker giving "4 Steps If There Is No Hot Water". Bad Sign. We followed the "4 Steps", waited a while, and still...no hot water. Brad called the manager, who actually answered his phone for once, and told him of our situation. He said he's send someone over to fix it that night. To our surprise, once again, the guy actually showed up to look at the water heater. (Do you get the sense we've had bad experiences with the manager and mantainance guy before?) Unfortuanetly, the mantainance guy said he couldnt do anything about the water heater that night, and he'd be back tomorrow (today) to fix it. We also asked about him putting our heater back on the wall while he is there...not only have we been without hot water, but also without a heater...and if he'd fix the water damaged cause from the water heater's last incident.

So this morning, Brad got out of bed and was brave enough to shower. I opted for a cold-water sponge bath and a quick rub of shampoo through my hair. I was amazed the water that was coming out of the tap was actually liquid form, and experienced a brain freeze while washing my hair.Which leads me to my next disaster.....Along with the whole water heater incident last night, I attempted to cut Brad's hair (per his request, and the yearning to use our new set of clippers). Needless to say...he'll be stopping by his mom's house tonight on his way home from work to see if she can salvage some of the damage I did to the neckline. I felt terrible after ruining his hair (it's not completely bad...just doesn't look all that great. I went through the whole "I'm a terrible wife" thing, pointing out I cant make bread and I can't cut hair), but luckily for me Brad laughed it off, insisted that it takes practice, and said he'd have his mom fix it...and maybe cut it for the next few times. : ) I'm very grateful for a patient husband, and a mother-in-law who can (hopefully) fix his hair.

About My Hubby

1 Where did you meet your husband?

Long Story. Basically we met working and through my sister and his friends.

#2 How long did you date before you were married?

5 years, exactly on our wedding day.

#3 How long have you been married?

1 month, 10 days, and 2 hours. (I'm usually not that specific...but thought I'd figure it out for the question :)

#4 What does he do that suprises you?

Is very helpful around the house! If he sees me folding laundry he'll jump in and help. He always asks what he can do to help and even OFFERS to clean the bathroom. What a great guy!

#5 What is your favorite feature of his?

His legs (ha...sounds weird coming from a girl about a guy). And his smile. (and i'm a bit jealous he never had to have braces..)

#6 What is your favorite quality?

There are a few....1. He is always happy! 2. He doesn't give up on projects til he figures out what the issue is (lately, that example has been the truck). 3.He's easy going and does his best to keep me from being so high strung.

#7 What is his favorite food?

Hamburgers. But, I am very lucky because he isnt a picky eater. I love him because he makes thinking of what to make for dinners/making dinner pretty easy!

#8 What is his favorite sport?

Basketball. Go Jazz!

#9 When and where did you first kiss?

October 3, 2003. On my family's 4wheeler, on a mountain overlooking the night lights of the city.

#10 What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?

Everything! My favorite sometimes is just hanging out watching TV or playing games. (SkipBo and Phase 10 have been big hits with us lately). I also like camping, and anything that gets us together and away from work and "normal life".

#11Do you have any kids?

Nope. A month after getting married is a little soon for us, believe it or not. :) But someday!

#12 Does he have any hidden talents?

He's a really good cook.

#13 How old is he?

22

#14Whats his favorite music?

Stuff that I think is weird. He likes non-mainstream music. We do agree on John Vanderslice, Radiohead, and Jurassic 5. We also enjoy the sweet beats of Will Smith! :)

#15 What do you admire most about him?

His determination, honesty, sense of humor, and the fact that he is concerned about being a good provider for our family.

#16 What is his favorite past time?

Playing basketball, watching the Jazz, off-roading, camping...and pretty much anything outside.

A Saturday Trip Out West

This past Saturday Brad and I went out west to do a bit of off roading with Bradley and his girlfriend Janessa. We were a little discouraged to find American Fork Canyon closed for the season, but opted to venture to our usual "diggin" area, out west of Utah Lake. We had a lot of fun, found a few puddles, and got some amazing pictures of the mountains reflecting into Utah Lake. The water was so calm and peaceful, it made for some great pictures. Brad and I finished the journey around the west side of the lake and made a stop in Santaquin to see my family. Turned out to be a great Saturday adventure!