Night Out with the Girls

Nothing cheers up someone's bad mood as a Monthly get together with the girls. I miss all of these girls so much. I used to work with them and we all became best friends but since then only one of these girls still work at that horrible place of employment. We decided to eat at Joy Luck and it was very delicious. Time flew by, and before I knew it we had been there eating, talking, and enjoying each other's company for over 2 hours!

The saddest part of the whole dinner get together was that I found out about a friend who was supposedly a really good friend of mine has been acting extremely fake to me, and even turned on me, backstabbing me without me even knowing it. I'm amazed at how well some people can pull off lying and backstabbing. The one thing I learned from tonight is that you need to trust your instincts, and if something looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it is in fact a duck. I don't plan to confront her about it because her backstabbing is in the past, I've grown up and have gotten over what she has done to me, but that does not mean that her friendship to me is still valid. I've had my share of "fake" friends as I'm sure we all have and I've learned that if you keep them around for too long you're just giving them the opportunity to do it to you again. So adios lady. I wish you all the karma and life lessons that are due to you :)

All in all I had an amazing night though. I've missed my girls so much and look forward to the next time we get to gather for our monthly dinner dates :)

Keep Breathing

Today has been an emotional day for me, but as I was getting ready for my work feeling all sad this song came on and completely changed my day.

Sometimes things happen and they may or may not be out of your control, but in the end everything WILL BE OKAY. I had to tell myself that a million times today. Sometimes we just need to remind ourself to Breathe.

As the amazing Gordon B. Hinckley said "Life is to be enjoyed, NOT just endured."

Manchester Orchestra

Coming out with a new CD May 10th.

I may die.

SIMPLE MATH

His voice sooths my soul

Red Bell Pepper Hummus Pizza

For Sunday dinner we spent it at some good friend's house in Ogden. The couple that we were with are Vegetarian and so they make some very interesting dinners. Now I never thought that eating vegetarian could be all that good, and I figured that it would get out fast but I must admit, as I was browsing through one of her vegetarian magazines my mouth did drool a little over some of the very appetizing entrées they were featuring. Since Kyle and Megan were having us over and cooking dinner we were asked to bring the dessert. Tyler's sister Stephanie had made a very yummy looking dessert that I thought I'd try out except for the fact that I didn't follow any of the instructions she gave me, nor did I have a few of the ingredients needed. Lets just say it wasn't one of my proudest desserts I've made. In fact I didn't even want to serve it, but Tyler being the supporting fiance he is MADE me take it, insisting that it would be good.

 Red bell pepper hummus, broccoli, red and green peppers and cheese

it was DIVINE

Our failed attempt at a yummy dessert. It was suppose to be:

Red Velvet Cake, white chocolate pudding with raspberries

BUT since we ran out of white chocolate pudding we had to settle by finishing it off with vanilla, Surprisingly it actually tasted very good! Appearance wise: 3 Taste factor: 7/8 Now if only I make my few minor adjustments to it, it could be an overall 10!! However Kyle did make me leave him a slice to enjoy for when we left, which i'm not sure if he did that to boost my ego, or if he actually enjoyed it. Either way I left not so discouraged :)

Plus you know what they say, "those who never get back up when they fall down never have the chance to realize that getting up would lead them to their next success"

Delicious Foods I'm Having a HARD time saying goodbye to:

Since I can no longer enjoy all the wonderful treats there are in the world I thought I'd dedicate a blog post to them and their deliciousness so that they can be remembered:

Girl Scout Samoa Cookies: although you only come around a few days of the year, therefore making your temptation easier to resist, you STILL are my biggest downfall.


Cupcakes: With your increasing popularity it's hard to not crave you everyday. Especially since the Sweet Tooth Fairy has a bakery right next to my school.


And since we're on the topic of Sweet Tooth Fairy i'll just mention their MELT IN YOUR MOUTH Cake Bites. Uh-Mazing.

Donuts: and yes specifically these pink ones from 7-11 that look like the famous ones from the Simpsons. You are a bit of pure happiness, but I guess i'm going to have to get that happiness from somewhere else... maybe raspberries can fill that hole?

Snickerdoodle Cookies: although I have to bake about 6 dozen of you tomorrow for church, I am sad to regret that you won't be making a visit to all the fruits and veggies that are in my tummy

Ice Cream: you may possibly be the hardest to resist but my thighs and butt will thank me later. Stay creamy and think of me, because I know I'll be thinking of you everyday, especially with a hot summer right around the corner.


and Lastly
In-N-Out Burgers: yes you are far more superior than any other burger I have come into contact with, and although I am surrounded by you and your wonderful aroma all day I can no longer partake in your services.


Well my friends, since I have said all my last and final dues to you, please don't make this terribly sad but for the better break-up even harder to get over by tempting me with your deliciousness.
I love you all.
And until my body proves that it can enjoy you without gaining 10 pounds, I'll be missin ya.

Waiting on Summer

So I recently somewhat started Weight Watchers with my mom so that I can be in the best shape for my wedding and so that at my work party this summer I can show off my amazing "bod" while others will be swimming with their T-Shirts over their swim suits because they have been eating burgers every single day. It's been pretty easy for me to eat healthy. I'm really kicked up my fruit and vegetable intake and I've been cooking some super delicious dinners for my parents and I. With almost a whole week down I'm amazed and much more energized and better I feel. I've been going to a lot of classes at Golds. My go-to classes that I seem to always be in the mood for is Yoga and Zumba and lucky for me last night they were one right after the other! I plan to run the Ragnar either this Summer or Fall, whichever one I get around to.
Also I've been super busy trying to finish everything for finals.
 I honestly feel like pulling my hair out at this point but soon enough it will be over and I can enjoy my summer!
Plans for the summer:
Read many good books
Make plenty of delicious dishes and desserts
Go hiking everyday
Re-teach myself how to longboard
Sew myself a few new skirts
Run some 5k's and other races, maybe a half-marathon if i'm feeling risky
Use my Seven Peaks pass hopefully every dang day!
Plan more wedding stuff
Make wedding decorations
and enjoy the warm sunshine :)

I know this picture is kinda Cliche and very "High School" of me but this summer will be SUPERB.

Jazz Game

My mom's friend has season tickets to the Jazz, and so the games that her and her husband don't want to go to, their give the tickets away. well lucky for me my mom and dad got the tickets and didn't want to go so they gave them to Tyler and I. We were 13 rows up from the floor and right next to the Jazz teams bench! it was awesome!

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The Funniest part about the whole game was:

1. We did not know a single player on the team (besides Milsap)

2. There was a HILARIOUS black lady and her daughter next to us yelling every 10 seconds "Take that BAWL, take that BAWL" or "Not in ow house" 

3. Funnier than the black lady screaming was the 2 high school kids sitting behind her that kept yelling the things she was yelling to make fun of her

4. Tyler had a twin only 3 rows behind us. Reunited finally at last!

Robintino's, Insidious

Last weekend the gang met up at Robintino's in Bountiful for some delicious Italian Food. Although our waitress was slightly retarded saying to Megan " oh my gosh your ring is so gorgeous (talking about her engagement ring), and then she looks at Kyle and goes oh I hope I didn't ruin the surprise, I didn't know if he was gunna propose or not" K seriously? If she has a ring ON HER FINGER then he prolly already proposed. Just a thought.

After dinner we went to the Gateway and saw Insidious. At the beginning I thought it was going to be exactly like Paranormal Activity but the further it got into it, the more intense it was. Especially the ending! I think if you're in the mood for a good scare, you should go see :)

Duckies

Ah! Today was such a nice and gorgeous day outside! 63 degrees when we were out around 7:00pm. Tyler and I both decided that we would get out and enjoy the sunshine while it was here so we went to Zupas, grabbed a sandwich and a summer salad and then went to Barnes Park to play with the duckies. My brother decided that he was going to bring his son to come play with us. We all had so much fun. Deogi had a ball running around and enjoying the fresh air. Not to mention that little girls that were around giving him all of their attention.

Tyler and Deogi at the park (I know it looks like tyler is holding a beer, but let me tell you that it is a mexican drink)

 "Forgetting all about the stress, thankin' God i'm alive"

 Me with my 3 favorite boys 

 Look at these Studs!

 Jaden gets so happy when he's with his daddy

 Candid Camera

Jones Soda :)

Ain't nothing like a nice Berry Lemonade and Strawberry Lime Jones soda.

CHEERS!

Sushi

Last night we went to Tyler's sister Jen's house to celebrate her birthday! Happy birthday jen :)

After eating some delicious red velvet cake we headed to our favorite place Shin Sei for some much needed delicious sushi. My treat. We ordered Veggie Tempura for our appetizer. For our entrée's we ordered two sushi rolls. Tyler picked one and I picked the other.

Our entree's came with Miso Soup and a very tasty house salad

My delicious pick: The Flaming George(or Gorge as Tyler kept calling it). The one with the (orange) spicy mayo on top. Lots of flavor and very much delicious.

Tylers not-so-much delicious pick: The Tsunami. The one with loads of fresh fish on top WHICH was the chef's choice. Lucky us, she wanted to grace us with Octopus! good choice babe. Sarcasm.

The Oil in my Candle

Since next week is General Conference for my church, they decided to have this Sunday be fast Sunday. Now I usually HATED fast Sunday's at my home ward because the same people would get up week after week saying the same old things and it just got old. I want to hear the people's testimonies who are still learning, and who make mistakes and learn from them because for me they are the most touching/real/enjoyable testimonies to hear. Well ever since we have joined a new Single's Ward at the beginning of this year I have loved fast and testimony meeting because I get exactly what I want out of it.

Since I recently got new scriptures for my birthday I decided I'd go through my old ones to see if there were any papers or notes worthy of keeping, when I came across a poem that I wrote one day in seminary my sophmore year. Just the last two weeks I have had this feeling that I needed to share the poem I wrote to people but I just didn't know how. Well today while sitting in sacrement and listening to everyone bear their testimonies I just knew I needed to get up there and bear my testimony. My hands were beginning to get sweaty, my heart started to race, and my mind began to talk me out of it. Finally I came to my good senses and realized that this was a prompting from God and that if I just ignored his impressions in my life, that they would eventually disappear. Sitting up there on the stand waiting for the couple people in front of me to go, I honestly thought I was going to pass out or die from my heart palpitations. I thought it was going to pound right outta my chest, but as I said a silent prayer to myself I was overcome with an amazing sense of comfort and security.

I can tell you that it was so amazing to get up there, and as intimidating it was, it was relieving just to see the few ladies that I saw who began to cry by the reading of my poem. I know that even if I touched just ONE person today, my purpose of going up there was fulfilled. I am so glad I listened to my Heavenly Father. It was probably the first time I ever bore my testimony in front of the whole congregation of my ward, or any ward i've ever been apart of and I loved the rewarding feeling it gave me. It was exactly what I needed today.

I'm going to end this post just by sharing the poem that I wrote well over 3 years ago. Enjoy

The Oil In My Candle

The oil in my candle is fading

there's nothing left in there.

My decisions have started changing

as a chill of darkness has come across the air.

So far away from everyone

no reason left to try,

there's no one to relate to,

time so easily slipped by.

It started out as a bright burning flame

fueled by a sea of oil,

each drop was added because of a good deed,

or the touching of a soul.

But life goes on and takes its course,

leading you on two paths;

The one you choose matters most

it will lead you to wrong or right,

So many make the wrong decision,

and walk down in the dimmest of light.

The oil in my candle has burnt out,

I need to find some more.

It's not the stuff you just find anywhere though,

you can't buy this oil at the store.

You have to work hard to gain it,

getting tested everyday.

How you choose to resolve the situation

is what will pave the way.

reading your scripture, church, and prayer

all add oil to your candle wick.

Fasting, giving, and helping someone out

these are the habits you pray to stick.

The oil in my candle is increasing,

its starting to get full.

Continuing what's good for me

will help me reach my goal.

The oil in my candle is full now

as the lighting starts to inflate,

My happiness is increasing,

and now life seems so much more great.

Butterscotch Bubble Bread, Car Keyed, Rocking Front Board

Friday was yet another super fun night. I love the friends that Tyler has that are also engaged. they are all so fun to hang out with and so similar to us in many ways. We invited Kyle and Megan, and Lucas and Alix over to Tyler's place and cooked pizza. I made a yummy Butterscotch Bubble Bread that I saw while watching the Daily Dish and decided I had to make it. It turned out amazing! Everyone loved it. After socializing (boys with their boy talk, and the girls with their wedding talk) we decided we would head downstairs to play games. Lucas and Alix taught us all how to play Nertz or Nerdz whatever it is! It was a lot of fun. Me and Tyler however weren't too great at it. After that we taught everyone how to play Rummy. With a quick snack of Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies made by Lucas' lovely fiance we finished the night with another great game of Clue. What better way did we have to end the night then enjoying some delicious jello/cheesecake/pretzel dessert that Megan made!

(BTW i'm in the process of typing up my version of this Butterscotch Bubble Bread so if any of you would like it just let me know and i'll get it to ya)

Before

After it was devoured

Megan's nummy dessert

Also on my way home from the Dinner and game night at Tyler's I was so tired that I decided I'd run the red light getting off the freeway. Immediately my radar detector goes off and I about pooped my pants. Quickly to my knowledge I noticed a HUGE car crash up ahead with an ambulance headed towards me in the wrong lane so the car infront of me and I both pulled over. Yes I did count 18 police cars, 4 ambulances, and 1 firetruck. Only in Kaysville I tell you. Only in Kaysville.
On Saturday while my dad and all my brother's were away at the UFC fights in Seattle my mother and I thought we'd go out shopping at our favorite discount store Bullward. NEVER AGAIN. When we came back to my mom's nice and new Navigator someone had keyed down the ENTIRE driver's side of the car. It was crushing to know how hard my parent's had worked to get this nice car, and some one had to be such a prick to do something like that. Karma is definitely headed their way I can tell you that. And I will also say I am never supporting that place again.

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

With my love of baking I like to find random ingredients in my house and use them to create a delicious cupcake so yesterday I decided to do an Orange Creamsicle Cupcake. If you are interested in the recipe just let me know :)

The Cupcake: is made out of a homemade orange cupcake batter with real pureed oranges

The Frosting: is an orange buttercream flavored with orange extract and orange juice

The Marshmallow Fluff: is homemade by heating sugar on a stove, and mixing it with egg whites

The were SCRUMPTIOUS!!

Happy Wedding Day, Bowling

Friday Tyler's brother Marc was married in the Bountiful Temple to his love Chantel. It was such a pretty day for a wedding. Chantel looked gorgeous when she came out of the temple. Her bouquet had thee prettiest flowers that a lot of us had ever seen.

While waiting for the couple to get their pictures taken my cute soon to be family-in-laws played by the water fountain with the cute girls. I loved how happy and cute everyone looks in this picture :)

Tyler holding cute little Breckyn

Waiting for Marc and Chan to come out of the Temple

On Saturday Tyler as well as my lovely mother and father had the privilege to go to The Bridal Show at Thanksgiving Point with me. I must admit it was a loooong day but it still was very fun. I did one of the stage contests that they had that was like the TV show Minute to Win It, although i was pretty good at the first challenge and was the closest one to winning, the judge changed the rules right as i was about to win, and I lost. It was still fun tho and I got a $25 gift card for jewelry which was fun. I also won a drawing for a $300 gift card for laser hair removal so that was nice :) While we were at the bridal show we found our photographer and videographer. They have really good work and they are a husband and wife so you know that they will work well together on our wedding day. Their business is called Mo*Tif you can click on their name to see some of their work.

After the bridal show we met up with Kyle and Megan and went to Boondocks for a ravishing game of Bowling. Now we all know Kyle is professional at bowling so his amazing score didn't count. I beat Tyler and to me that was all that mattered :) When we got back to my place after bowling we ate pizza, hot wings, and ended the night in my hot tub.

All in all it was a great weekend

The Bowling Crew

Sleep over with Auntie

My adorable nephew Jaden and I got to have a little sleepover last night. He went to bed in his crib but when he awoke crying I decided I'd let him cuddle up next to auntie all night long. It was the cutest thing. I'd wake up in the middle of the night and he'd be cuddling on my chest with his arms wrapped around me. So i'd move him back to his spot that he could be comfy and then i'd wake up again to him cuddling with me. Finally I just let him lay on top of me and we cuddled all night long.

He loves playing and wrestling with the puppies

This is his face he makes when he wants to make sure you're watching him.

So darn cute.

He loves getting kisses from Deogi

He loves his favorite Auntie :)

Love you Jay.