Bear Lake 2009

We had fun on our annual Taylor Family Bear Lake trip. We stayed in a cabin that some friends of my father-in-law's let us use and it was super nice! We had a lot of fun on the beach and boating, although we did get too much sun! Thanks to the Taylor family for all the fun and a special thanks to the Schall Family for watching Nixon for us! Here are some pictures of our fun:

The cabin...

My hot hubby on the wakeboard.

The family.

Babysitting

So from June 29-July 3 we will be going on our annual Taylor Family Bear Lake trip. We are super excited, but we usually don't take Nixon on our trip, because he has not had shots to survive by the lake. That said we are looking for a babysitter. He is a very well training dog and super cute! He is kennel trained which means he stays quitely in his kennel while we are at work, he also sleeps in his kennel at night. He loves to play and go on walks. We are interested in trading dog sitting for babysitting of children if anyone is interested. Let us know!

Recipes

Some of you may know that I love to cook. I love to try new recipes and plan out menus. A few months back I had a recipe party where everyone brought a dish to share and the recipe to go with it. I was thinking of having another one, with summer recipes, and was wondering if anyone would be interested and what days work best? Also, I am looking for a good pico de gallo and oatmeal cookie recipe if anyone would like to share!

If I gave you diamonds and pearls...

I just need to write a quick post to brag about what a wonderful husband I have. As we all know yesterday was Mother's Day and I chose to boycott this particular holiday. Don't get me wrong I love my Mother and Mother-in-law, but do to some recent circumstances that I am not quite ready to go in to detail about, I did not feel like acknowledging this particular day. Kevin knew that was the case, but he still chose to be amazing and gave me a sweet card (that made me cry) and a 65" strand of pearls with matching pearl earrings from the Shane Co. He gave them to me on Saturday night and Sunday I worked all day. When I got home from work on Sunday there were 2 dinners made, one for that night and one for later in the week, and the house was clean! I told him he won husband of the year award! I am truly blessed to have married such a sweet, thoughtful, hardworking man.

Birthdays and bicycle rides

Unfortunately, this past Friday was my birthday. The day started out with Kevin waking up and making me pancakes, yum! I then went to work and worked a busy day, but my boss and a few co-workers bought Brooke and I Cafe Rio for lunch. (Brooke and I have the same b-day) After work Kevin told me we had reservations for sushi at 7pm at GINZA downtown. I was super excited because the x-roll and the manzania (no idea how to spell it) are 2 of my favorite rolls! Before we went I opened my presents and I was way spoiled this year! I got a new bicycle, a helmet, and a nice new digital camera (which is really nice since my old one won't hold a charge). We arrived at 7 and to my surprise Kevin had invited Doug, Jenica, Matt and Marti! It was a lot of fun to hang out with them and Marti was a way good sport, she doesn't like sushi. Jenica brought this awesome cake and it was so yummy! After dinner they had homework, so Kevin and I went home and he gave me a massage and we watched Psych, his parents gave it to me for my b-day. It is a great show! Overall, for turning another year closer to 30, it was a great day! Here are some pictures from the day....

The weather is so beautiful today and ever since I got my new bicycle I have taken every nice day chance and rode it! Today I decided to take Nixon on a bike ride over to Murray park. Murray Park is not 2 far, probably about 2 miles from our house, I didn't know how I was going to do a leash and a bicycle, so I got innovative. Last year at Warped Tour I bought this cute big pink bag that is perfect for bike riding and also perfect for holding small dogs! I put Nixon in the bag and wasn't sure how he would like it, turns out he loved it! He just stuck his head out into the wind and loved the ride. When we got to the park I let him run around and he had a ton of fun. It was such a great way to spend a warm spring day and I think we will have many more trips to the park in the coming weeks.

Hoppy Easter!

Happy Birthday Kevbabe!

Today is Kevin's 25th birthday! Woo hoo he is finally old enough to rent a car on his own! He is at work right now, but we have a fun night planned. I even woke up at 6:30 am this morning and made him a birthday breakfast and he ate it on the special birthday plate. (Waking up that early is not easy for me.) He is supposed to go to school, but since it is his birthday he is going to ditch and we are going to go out to Tucanos Brazillian Grill at the Gateway. He also has presents awaiting his arrival home. I love Kevin so much and thought I would make a quick list of 10 things I love about him to honor him on his special day.

10. He helps around the house, with chores and if I am at work he will cook dinner for me.

9. He is so giving, he always wants to make me happy and will do anything for me.

8. He can fix/build anything, see my last post.

7. He is a worthy priesthood holder and I can always count on him for blessings or any other priesthood needs.

6. He works really hard at work and school, so that some day I can stay at home with our family.

5. He loves the gospel, he still talks about his mission on a weekly basis, it changed his life.

4. He is good with kids, I know he will make the most amazing father some day.

3. I can be myself 100% around him!

2. He knows everything about me. All my secrets and flaws and he still loves me.

1. He is my best friend, I am so in love with him, and my love increases everyday!

I hope you have a great day Kevin! Thanks for being born.