Summa Time

I'm sure you can see from my blog makeover that I cannot wait for Summer. I love every nice day that we have I feel like it just lifts my spirit. Saturday I laid outside in our backyard and soaked up the sun for about an hour I LOVED IT!!! I'm looking forward to spending more time with Brett and to go boating with my family. I'm excited for Abby's first trip on the boat I hope it goes well; we ordered her a life vest :) Another reason I cannot wait for summer is because I will be graduating!!! No more school for me (well at least for now). It's so weird to think I don't need to be thinking about fall classes or financial aid. I'm so happy to be graduating I've worked hard for this and it an amazing feeling to see it happen. After changing majors half way through I'm proud of myself for finishing in 4 years.

My Future Graduation Photo

As far as life goes we are doing well. Lately Brett and I haven't had any free nights together because Brett works every night except Sunday and Monday but I have night class Monday. This week being Spring Break Brett was able to trade his shifts for day shifts. We will get to spend 4 evenings together this week I'm so excited. I've learned not to take the simple things for granted. Our little puppy is growing big she is 6 lbs now and very playful. She feels just like our kid we love her more and more everyday. She just seems to get cuter everyday. Brett is still loving his job at the Hospital and he is doing great in school. Recently he got a 91% on an accounting test and I'm so proud of him. It was a really hard test that he studied hard for and it seems to have paid off. I love my new job at Bannock Development because they spoil me. We are so blessed in our lives, but I keep yearning for something more. I know if I'm patient the blessing will be even greater.

Spring Skiing

Two weekends ago Brett and I went to Wolf Creek to ski Snow Basin with my family. It was such an amazing day, it was beautiful weather and the snow was great. I can't say how much I love to ski and I can't wait to have little ski bunnies of my own. I started skiing when I was three and I'm so grateful my parents started me young. It was fun to be there with my family and Brett was such a trooper. I kept pushing him to do harder and harder terrain and he obliged (most of the time). Snow Basin is my favorite place to ski although it comes at a pretty penny, but at the end of the day it was all worth it. My brother is so cute and I love him, it's fun to do stuff with him now that he is able to keep up with everyone. AJ switched to snowboarding the same year I switched back to skiing and that makes him sad because we all ski. So next year I told him I would dig out the snowboard and I'm really excited about it. It will be something fun we can do together and maybe he can teach me a few tricks.

Coupon Krazy!!!

I have never gotten into the whole coupon thing because it just seems like it takes too much time. I'm trying to save some money for our possible trip to Europe and thought this would be a good way to start. I spent some time talking to coupon experts and I thought I had it all together. I got to the check out line and I think only one of my coupons worked out so all that work and I think I saved $1.00. This is exactly why I haven't done coupons before. I need help! It doesn't seem hard but it gets complicated when you have to buy five of these select varieties and specific size and then in combination of these 4 things as well. Just thinking about it makes me feel overwhelmed. I hope all of you have better luck with it than I did. The following links I found most helpful but apparently I didn't do it right.

This site gives you a list of the best deals for grocery stores in Idaho

http://grocerysmarts.com/idaho/lists/splashg83ro1.php

This website is a good resource on killer deals

http://thekrazycouponlady.com/

This website has tons of manufacture coupons that you can print off

www.coupons.com

This website has a forum by state where people post good deals and has a list of food items and what prices are a good deal for that product.

http://www.pinchingyourpennies.com/groceryguide.php

Valentines Day- Part 2

Valentines day this year was great. It was nice to have it on Sunday because we got to spend the day together. Brett had a dozen roses delivered to me Saturday while he was at work. I was really surprised because I told him not to do anything. I know how much we listens now. Many people hate flowers and think they are a waste. Let me tell you that is not the case with me. I love love love flowers. I probably cared more about the flowers than anything else at our wedding. I love looking at them, and smelling them, they just lift my spirit. Brett also got me some very delicious mint chocolates and my favorite part the new Lady Antebellum CD. I'm so glad he got it for me because I love it. I listen to it every time I'm in my car.

Brett got a mac powerbook for valentines. I didn't intend on going this big but I got a really good deal on it and he was really in need of one. We have been trying to share my computer but I need it for so many things that it was usually him that went without. Sharing computers caused a lot of headache and scheduling conflicts so not only did I want it for him I wanted it for me :) Good news! he absolutely loved it and was so happy and surprised. It is perfect size for him to lug around and will help keep him organized. We heart Mac!!!

Be My Valentine

Of course my Valentine is my amazing husband and this year I got a puppy as my early valentines gift. This is the outfit I got her before we even picked her up. She is such a lovable valentine I love cuddling with her. I love my husband so much and I'm very grateful for all he does for me.

XOXOXOXOXOX --- hAppY VaLEnTinEs dAY!!!!

My little Angel

Funnies!!

HAHAHA! This make me laugh! I promise it's the same dog

Sleeping with a smile. I think she is comfortable

Super bowl Eating Fest

We had some friends over to help eats the tons and tons of food during super bowl. I love yummy finger foods but it seems like I never get to eat them so I take every opportunity to make a junk food buffet. We had so much food it was nuts I'm pretty sure no one went hungry and everyone took home leftovers. It was fun to visit with friends and everyone was happy with the game outcome. I honestly didn't watch much of the game the commercials if anything I love super bowl for the company and the food.

Pepper turkey and bacon sandwiches YUMM!!

This wasn't even half of the spread

Ashley and Nathan

Alan and Emily (and abby)

Courtney and Scott