Wendover-Part Deux

I just got back from Wendover....again. This time I went with my parents and sister Kristi. Before I begin with last nights activities I need to journey back to the past. When I was about 12 years old, there was a man. A man that I thought I would marry. His name was Bryan White. He was a country singer, with the most beautiful face I had ever seen. My mom also loved him, so much so that she would take us to his concerts. She also had a pillowcase of his face.....she slept with it for many years. After many years of singing, Brian White started getting anxious on stage, shortly after he was nowhere to be seen. Me, Kristi and my Mom were saddened.

Now flash forward 10 years. HES BACK!!! He had a concert in Wendover last night. It was so weird to see him sing again. He looks exactly the same. We were lucky enough to be on the 3rd
row. After the concert me and about 100 other giddy woman got to meet him. He was really nice. Kristi was really quiet and just stared at him. I was babbling on about who knows what, and my mom was off in her own world talking to him too. After a minute of me going on he finally said "I can tell that she is the sarcastic one of the bunch." It kind of took me off off guard, but it was funny none the less.

3rd row seats!!!! All my concert pics are really blurry....sad













Mom's eyes are almost closed. We had to hurry so we couldn't get another one.


Showing off our autographed tickets

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After we got done with Brian we went back to the hotel room. Me and Kristi had our own room, and Mom and Dad had their own. After we locked ourselves out of our room and the front desk people had to come and get us back in we finally settled in around 12. I had brought some homemade facial scrub for me and kristi. It was pretty gross but it worked really well. Heres some hidious pictures of that ordeal.

First you have to open your pores LOL



Here comes the gross pictures...it was a mixture of honey, crushed almonds and egg whites.











All in all we had a really fun time! I always have a blast with Kristi. We have the same sense of humor and everything is tons funnier with her. Thanks Kristi for being willing to smear gunk on your face with me! Love ya!

While he was away.....

I had such a fun Saturday!!!! Of course Anthony had to go to school all day so I decided to find entertainment for myself. To begin my fantastic Saturday I met my family at the Layton Olive Garden for lunch to celebrate Varinia's (sister in laws) birthday. We had soooo much fun! Here are some pictures from that event...


Me and sister Kristi. Looking super happy to be eating soon


Russel and Crystal. Family friends, but basically family. Russel just got back from the Boston Marathon. He did a fantastic job!!! 26 miles in 3 hours! Impressive!


Varinia, Jaden, and Josh

Mom and Dad

MMMMM Bread and Water

Jaden is so hilarious. We wuv him!

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After eating I decided to swing by Shanna's house since she lives in Farmington. Shortly after arriving we decided to go to Tai Pan. We walked around for an hour and a half. Then we had to leave due to the place closing down for the night. Heres 3 horribly corning shots.


We were in the fruit section forEver! We were looking for something for Shannas house. After all of that she decided to get some lemons and limes for a vase that she has. She has recently decided to take them all back tho.

Such a beautiful specimen.....this apple was!


This was the ugliest thing I had ever seen. I just had to share it.
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After Tai Pan we went home, messed around with the infamous plastic fruit. We didn't want to be stuck at home so we then decided to go get a treat at Dairy Queen.




Then we drove all over the place for at least 2 hourish. For some reason we just didn't want to be at the house. Summer (her roommate) had worked all day and had to be up early the next day so we didn't want to bug her. So we took a road trip. Shanna showed me all the places they thought of moving into. Lots of childhood memories and reminiscing went on. We also drove as high as we could go in the Bountiful neighborhoods. After that we drove back and realized it was already 12 lol. I drove home, got in bed and then Anthony got home a little later....I can't tell you what time though because I was long gone by then....That was my Saturday. Such a fun day! Sorry this was so long.

Hotdogs roasting on an open fire...

Our Anniversary was on Thursday. I probably saw Anthony for 10 minutes that day though. He has been finishing up his finals and keeping up with work. This entire week he has been getting home no earlier than midnight, I was quite pleased when I heard he would be home around 8 yesterday. I got him a fire pit for our "patio". I wanted so bad to sit out and roast a hot dog. I got everything all ready and right as we walked outside, it started to rain. Luckily there was a little tiny fireplace that came with it. We put it on the table, grabbed an umbrella and started roasting. Then after dinner we watched 7 pounds. It was a great movie. Be prepared to sob tho. I also got him a photography Murse as I like to call it. He had a camera bag but it was so small and he couldn't fit all of his lens in it. It was so nice to finally have a date with him. It has been MONTHS! School is out next Wednesday. I plan on spending lots and lots of time with him this summer.



OKAY, there are so many things wrong about this picture. First of all, I have no makeup on. He had told me he might be home early, but I honestly didn't plan on it. So around 7 I washed my makeup off......PLUS allergies have just about killed me. Please don't judge! We both just look beaten down to the core. But I wanted to put this up so people actually think that we are married. We don't have any pictures together because hes been busy. This is proof! As hideous as it is.







He looks super tired in both of these. This is in the morning right after he woke up on Thursday. Please disregard the ghetto fridge in the background. It died out about a month ago and we have to get rid of the old one. So there it sits, in the kitchen. I realize it is extremely white trash.

Anths cupcakes. He brought the pot home the same night....completely empty (:

Happy Anniversary-April 23

I always read other peoples blogs about their anniversaries. I always find them kind of corny. With that said, I would like to write about that very same thing. So for those of you who have the patience to read through this without yawning or passing judgment....bless u!

Me and Anthony have been married for 4 years now. I was so little! A wee 18 year old. So immature and unsure about everything (most of the time I still am). It almost amazes me that we have made it this far. I have had so much to learn, so much growing to do. Has it been hard? Of course! Do we fight and argue sometimes? Most definitely! But most importantly do I know that he will always be the person that I want to crawl into bed with? Is he the man that I want to hold hand in hand with 40 years down the road? Hopefully you all know that the answers to those questions is an unwavering YES! I love that he will always make fun of my ugly toes and that he laughs at the dumbest TV shows. I love (most of the time) that he is so dedicated to his work . I love his curly hair. I love the way he smells after getting ready in the morning. I love that he kisses me goodbye every single morning before he leaves. There are many other things about him. I'm going to be realistic. Sometimes he drives me absolutely crazy! But I love him, and I know that he loves me too.....ugly toes and all. I truly look forward to the many many years ahead with him.

Happy Anniversary Anthony!
I love you dearly!

Anniversary Treat

I made this for Anthony. I was planning on taking it to his work in the morning. Then I realized that he will see it in the fridge in the morning before he leaves lol. Therefore I'm going to put a lil note with it advising him to take it to work with him to share the cupcakes with his friends. I don't want to see them again. It took forever and heaven knows I don't need to eat any. I will post about the gift I got him tomorrow. I doubt he will get on here and look, but just in case.

My favorite treat!

This is what I have done today. I have been making this treat for about 3 years. Its so simple and every time I make it, it never ceases to bring a smile to my face. Its not just yummy, but beautiful to look at.

THIS IS ALL YOU NEED. STRAWBERRIES, SUGAR, ALMOND EXTRACT, AND CREAM CHEESE. (The regular recipe calls for vanilla instead of almond extract, but I like the taste of almond extract better).

Combine a whole package of cream cheese with 3 to 4 tablespoons of sugar (I use splenda), then I pour in some almond extract. I honestly don't measure anything. Just poor a lil in, stir it up and if it needs more, then by golly add more.

I only used half a package today. Do NOT use low fat cream cheese (lesson learned by my sister Kristi, it taste weird and the texture is all wrong!)



Next wash strawberries and cut the bottom of the strawberry off. This allows it to stand on its on.


Then cut the top off.


Next take the innards out, I use a melon scoop for this part.




Now place the cream in a baggie, cut the tip and use it as a icing bag. Squirt the cream in the strawberry.





They can be finished if you like it, but I like to spice them up a lil bit.

Add a couple slivers of almonds on top



Then I get my special lil grater and sprinkle some chocolate on top

And SHA BAM!!!!

My favorite treat ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1