little surprise

Zach is the romantic type, you could say. He always has a way of putting little notes or surprises around for me -- and Valentine's has proven no different. Our schedules have been so opposite lately with work and school and it seems we never see each other. I had to work early this morning, and when I got home a few hours later, the house was clean, dishes were done, and Zach was off to school.... but he had left me a little surprise on the bed. How creative! (using old Christmas wrapping, and a lid as 'tray') I love you, Zach. Be my VALENTINE!

(p.s. He also bought DARK chocolate -- HIS favorite....I guess so I will share! He knows if it is milk chocolate he will blink and it will be gone!)

winter can be beautiful!

One of the beauties of winter is the icicles! The cute house we live in has created some HUGE ones this year. The longest one almost touches the ground! Here are some photos of our cute house at the bottom of Old Main.


This is the back. (We live in half of the upstairs)




I have totally loved this big winter! I think Heavenly Father waited until I got home to give us the big snowstorms because he knew I missed the snow while I was in Ecuador.
Happy winter!!

Six Months!

I love this kid more every day. I feel so blessed to have been married to Zach for six whole months! Marriage is bliss! I love you, babe.

(p.s. and doesn't this weather look yummy? wow...can't wait for spring!)

honor

What an honor to be a member of the church and to have lived during the time of beloved Gordon B. Hinckley. I am happy he is with his sweet Marjorie again, but I am selfishly missing him. I cannot wait for the day we will all have a chance to give him a big hug and thank him for his honorable, lifelong service. He never did anything for his benefit and gave all his 97 years of energy to the kingdom of God. I love you, President Hinckley!

late night sledding!

Some of Zach's work friend invited us to sled Old Main Hill the other night. It is pretty much in our backyard so we couldn't pass up the opp! Since they all get off work at like 9:30pm, it turned out to be a late night..but we had a blast. I have lived here for a few years and have never sled down the famous hill. I was totally missing out!! So fun, and so cold without snow pants!

BEFORE

and AFTER!!


Look how happy he is! Santa happened to drop off some cash...so Zach traded it in for what he has been wishing for for months -- a new flat screen TV. I looks perfect in our little place and even has a built in DVD player. Thanks, Santa! (and with the extra cash...i think I'll go shopping!)

Dear Santa...

My mother always says, "Happiness is not having everything you want...it's wanting everything you have." I believe that and I want everything I have, and I am already happy... but my man Zach tells me that it's okay to dream! I read Marci’s Christmas wish list and was inspired to wish a little! Here is my Christmas WISH list this year! (in no particular order.)

1. Earth Brand Twilight boots.

2. A green Land Rover so I can go places like this!





3. Free Textbooks next semester!



4. A coat.


5. A facial treatment to get rid of the scars.

6. Warm, yummy slippers.
7. A condo.



8. A shaggy area rug. (but green!)


9. A new wardrobe!

10. A kitchen hutch.


Thanks for letting me have a greedy little moment!