February 22, 2011

Perfect Blue Bird Day


To celebrate President's Day this year we took advantage of having no work by enjoying the amazing skiing. As it snowed all day on Sunday we decided we would brave the crowds and head up even though we try to avoid going up on holidays and Saturdays becuase we try to stay away from waiting in lines. When we called snow report that night and realized they had recieved 35 inches of snow we decided to do something crazy, wake up at 6 and get up to Snowbird super early. For any of you who know me I really don't like waking up early in the morning, getting out of bed is probably the hardest part of my day. However, this sacrifice was definately worth the reward!

This was the parking lot when we got there at 7: 45 in the morning. We were the third car in the parking lot.

Since the lifts don't open until 9 we relaxed in the truck and listened to music while we waited.


 We got in line at about 8:45 and anxiously waited for them to let us on.
We were about the 15th chair up when we finally got on and I wish I would have taken some pictures of the first fresh lines we did, but I was just too giddy to think about anything but the skiing. 

I finally remembered to use my camera a few runs later. 

My dad is almost 60 and still kicks my butt everytime we going skiing. I don't think he has ever been more proud than when we called him at 6:30 and told him we were on our way up. He goes up to snowbird around 5 AM at least a few days a week. He has taught me my love for skiing and I am forever grateful to him for that.  







After skiing we went to Lone Star Taqueria for some delicious burrito, maybe the best I have ever had, or it may just be because everything tastes better after skiing.

Thanks Dash, Matt and Dad for a wonderful day together!
February 19, 2011

I found this on a friends blog and thought it was hilarious.
February 15, 2011

Celebrating Valentines Day!


I am so lucky to have a valentine that I am head over heels for! He is the best husband and I can't believe how lucky I am every day.  Here are a few things that we did to celebrate this wonderful holiday!

We started a little early by enjoying an amazing ski day up at Snowbird on Saturday joined by Matt's friend Zach. It was so warm and we had a great time cruising the groomers!

I made these delicious red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.


On Sunday night we got together with some friends and had a great time creating a "fortress of love", essentially a valentines gingerbread house. We had so much fun with tinsel town we couldn't wait til christmas to do it again. This activity really brought back memories of building valentine boxes in Elementary, that's probably why it was so much fun!




Yes that is a drawbridge over a jell-o moat and...
it really works! amazing
the building crew

Monday we both had work and then both had to wake up super early on Tuesday so we had a mellow night enjoying chipotle, watched "The Last of the Mohicans", and just enjoyed relaxing together.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentines Day!
February 13, 2011

Gnomeo & Juliet

I am obsessed with gnomes and I have been for a long time. So when there was a movie coming out starring all gnomes I had to see it! This weekend Matt and I along with Steph and Fulton went to see it on opening night with the 8 other 10 year olds in the theater.



The plethora of gnomes definitely did not disappoint. It did make my gnome collection, which consists of Sven and Gustav, feel a little inadequate. So if you really love gnomes like me and my friend Steph then this movie is for you!
February 7, 2011

curling, burgers, football

This weekend was so much fun, I just wish it could have lasted longer.

On Friday we went on an awesome group date with some friends where we learned how to curl (you know the olympic sport that involves brooms and looks like shuffle board on ice). It was so much fun we had a two hour session where we learned how to play and then played a few games.  




 right on the button






the whole crew


On Saturday we went to a condo in Midway for the night. On our way we made a detour for lunch in Kamas at a place with the most amazing burgers and shakes. 

This may just look like a little old drug store but they have won best burger in Utah 2 years in a row and it definitely wins best burger ever in my book.  





Their shakes were also incredible
  raspberry pretzel shake
 sticky bun
 chocolate cream pie
almond joy- the favorite!

If you ever find yourself in Kamas you have to stop there

We relaxed the rest of the night, played games, and went swimming

 Grandfather Butch

4 games straight of trains

On Sunday we went over the Mulcocks to watch the super bowl and eat lots of food. I forgot my camera so we don't have any pictures. I can't believe the football season is over Sundays without it are going to be hard.
February 3, 2011

Goodbye January

January is one those months that is just always a little depressing. Christmas is over and there are no holidays coming soon. However we found some ways to have fun and enjoy this dreary month. Here are some of our ups and downs of January.

Taking down our Christmas decorations was so depressing our condo felt so empty. That is probably why I put it off until about 3 weeks into January.

 

Paying our last full semester's tuition. I HATE PAYING FOR SCHOOL! I thought this would be my last semester, but after an unfortunate turn of events I found out I now have to take two classes in the summer. Luckily Matt and I both only have to take 2 online classes so for the most part it is over.


I love the winter, but I am really tired of the bitter cold and not being able to ski very much is really just making me ready for winter to end and spring to get here quickly.



The NFL playoffs are one of our favorite sporting events. Sadly this year the Eagles and The Patriots both lost in the first round... it was two rough Sundays in a row.




I got to go to a Jazz game with Abby and we found our new favorite Thai restaurant Ekamai which has become a staple!

We also celebrated Abby's 22nd birthday, technically it is Feb. 1st but we had some early celebrations.

We went to dinner at the Dodo with the girls before the surprise party. 

 Love you beth beth!

Best friends since 7th grade, couldn't imagine anyone better, she is amazing!

the amazing 22 layer cake at party #2
 

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