A few good stories.

A few funny stories from the past few days.

The Car Alarm

We were leaving our apartment on Sunday and Cody whistles REALLY loud. When I turn around he goes, "Man! Did you hear that?! Who did that?!" He had just closed my car door when he started whistling again, SUPER LOUD! AGAIN!, but making it sound like a siren.
When he gets in the car I ask him what that was all about and he just goes. "Oh that was just the car alarm."
Just one reason why I love him.

Early Morning Wake Up Calls

My mother teaches early morning seminary and Alaska is two hours behind us here in Idaho. As I was driving to work this morning at 7 am, 5 am Alaska time, I decided to call my mom and wake her up for seminary, thinking she was going to get up soon anyways.
I start saying, "Wake up you sleepy head and get you butt right out of bed." I'm a morning person so of course I was very cheerful when I was chanting it.
Turns out that it is spring break in Alaska. So no seminary. Josh is home. And my mom didn't have to get up for a few more hours.

Poor mother of mine.

BUT she is coming down next weekend to go to Utah with us and we are so excited!

{On a more serious note, if I have anything of the sort...}

I got a new lens today!

And signed up for a photography class in two weeks as well!

One of Cody's favorite movies is The Man From Snowy River and The Return To Snowy River. The first time I saw it I said it was a dumb movie because the girl just moves in with the main character. They aren't married, they didn't even elope. They're just living together. Cody's cover up is that they got married but they just didn't show it.
False.
This is an on going debate in our home.

Fun Quote for the Day: All my life I always wanted to fly. I always wanted to live like a hawk. I know you're not supposed to be jealous of anything, but...to take flight, to soar above everything and everyone, now that's living.

Today's Happy List

One of my Wonderful best friends gave me a great idea, she wrote down just a few things that she loves.

Top Ten Things That Make My Day

1. Photography.
I love taking pictures of anyone or anything at ANY time!

2. Cody.
He loves me for me and puts up with all my silly and obnoxious ideas.

3. The sun.
Because when its not around its so gloomy, it can always brighten your day ;)

4. Music!
You can never be sad when you listen to good happy music.

5. Jalapeno Poppers.
Those dang little suckers will be the death of me they are so good and addicting.

6. Family.
We wouldn't be where we are without them and it makes trips so much funner when you know your going to see them.

7. Old things.
Old pictures, old barns & tractors, old people, old music, old paintings. They just see life a totally different way, its so fun.

8. Games and puzzles.
You can't play a game or do a puzzle and still be upset, unless its Carcason or It came to pass and they are ganging up on you.

9. Laughing.
You can't hear a silly laugh and not laugh as well.

10. Best Friends.

Even though I don't see or talk to them as often as I would like, I know they will ALWAYS be there. Because friends like Allie, Li-sha, Sarah, and Marie will be there forever.

11. Italian & Mexican Food.

I could eat it every night and never get tired of it.

12. Traveling and Long Drives.

No distractions around, only me and Cody in the car. Can't get any better.

13. The most amazing husband.
Did I already mention him? Well he deserves to be on here twice, he is the best.

14. Celebrating Anniversaries.
Time goes by so fast. Its so fun to think we have only been married for a short time but it feels like forever already. Next week will be {6 months}!!!


We are also considering getting our toys we've been wanting.

I want a new lens.

Cody wants a gun. XD. 9 mm.

Where is Santa when you need him?
The leprechaun is right around the corner!!!

Why the Music...

A little explanation of the music on the playlist.

Little Moments by Brad Paisley- On one of our very first dates I decided that I wanted to make brownies with reeses in them before he got there. I put them in the oven and then we decided that it was such a pretty day and that we should go outside for a walk. We drove to the next little city over and decided to go park hunting. As we were playing at this park, I remembered that I had put brownies in the oven. We rushed back to my apartment to find them really burnt on the table. We were laughing the entire drive back.

Must Be Doing Something Right by Billy Currington- One night I took Cody's phone and set an alarm to kiss me. The phone went off and when he opened it he just smiled. Everytime that song goes off, we both know exactly what it means.

Truely Madly Deeply by Cascada- We both love savage garden. One weekend while we were dating we were driving down to Utah and I was DJing. I chose this CD just being goofy and we had the best time jamming out and singing along.

One Time by Justin Bieber- I love this song. Its amazing and just fun.

Love Story by Taylor Swift- We did a lot of driving when we were dating. After we knew that we were going to get married we were driving back to Rexburg. The song Love Story came on and I turned to him and told him that if he was serious about marrying me he had to be creative in proposing. Like singing Love Story by Taylor Swift. He actually did it to! Right in the spot where we had our first date!

Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean- Cody has grown up on a farm and LOOOOOVES to drive tractor. There is nothing that could make him happier than being in that tractor listening to music. While we were living in Burley I had the opportunity of riding with him a lot in the afternoons. We had such a great time just being able to spend that time with each other.

Here In Your Arms by Hellogoodbye- This song has always been one of my FAVORITE songs! In high school when the girls and I would be driving to a church dance we would bust this out! We would dance crazy and just have a blast! I couldn't not put it on here!

The rest of the songs are just fun country songs that I really enjoy. Hope you do to!

Valentines day and such

Not a whole lot has been happening with Cody and I lately. I have been working a lot and Cody has been focusing on his school work.

Work has been crazy and stressful. They are really short staffed right now and it was even worse before I got there. Yesterday I was talking to my boss about the schedule next week and showed her that there was no one to close for two days. I was scheduled to work on of those days until my other boss changed it. I am now scheduled, at my request because of the overtime, to work seven days in a row with about 12 hours of overtime. Did I mention I work two twelve hour shifts this weekend as well? I will definitely be ready for next weekend.

Our first Valentines day was good. We gave each other our "presents" on Monday night the week before because we knew it would be a crazy week with school and work. I decorated the house a little. Cody got me flowers and some chocolates. He made me stay in the bedroom so he could set them up. He is amazing. I got him a little teddy bear. One day he wants on the size of him... that will have to wait until we have a house and somewhere to put it.






We celebrated for reals on Saturday. We went shooting with JaNae and Kirby and that was a blast. We had some fun taking pictures, espcially because Janae is so pregnant and holding a gun!





After shooting, we went to Olive Garden with wedding gift cards. Such a smart idea! Kirby works up at the school and can rent out a projecter and equipment once every semester. We had fun that night watching movies and playing video games on it!

It is funny how we both go through food phases. A few weeks ago all I wanted was jalapeno poppers and hot dogs(NOT PREGNANT). On our honeymoon all Cody wanted was onion rings. I think we had them at least 4 times in one week. We have been trying to cook real meals more often and I have the most amazing husband to help me with that. I don't usually get off of work until about 6:20ish, my bosses love that, and I work 45 minutes away in Idaho Falls. Cody always calls me while I am on my way home and asks what he can start doing for dinner. I'm not sure if he asks because he really wants to be helpful or if hes just really, really hungry. But either way I am not complaining!
The other night we had fajitas. We have decided that we LOVE sweet peppers!




We made steak fajitas, chicken, and the had some extra peppers and onions. The best thing is they were all different tasting to make the BEST fajitas that I have ever had. And we had spanish rice that is not in the picture. Lets just say we could only eat about half of what we had made.

We are going to be celebrating 6 months of being married in March and we don't have a lot of money to spend. I was trying to think of something creative that Cody would really appreciate and then I found a gift card I have for ShutterFly.com. I have decided that I am going to make a book of our love story and our wedding. We dont really have very many pictures from it printed and I thought it would be something nice to have around. It would be our love story from my point of view and I have my fingers crossed that he will like it. It will be the best surprise ever.

Nice people can be mean drivers to!

Funny story... I had just dropped Cody off at class and was headed home when this guy starts tailing me. One of my BIGGEST pet peaves is when someone is tailing me. We turned the corner and I literally thought he might have hit me. He gets into the right lane (the right lane ends 2 blocks down the road) and is right next to me. I get up to speed and his bumper is at my door. I'm saying to myself "You've got to be kidding me. You really think your going to squeeze right in front of me... Um... no thanks." So I am just minding my own business, keeping my speed when he looks at me and back to the car in front of me and then again back to me. "What do you think you are doing?!" I speed up a little bit and he looks at me again, turns his head to his speed, and then back at me. He tries to speed up and looks at me.

Nice people can be mean drivers to!

I speed up because its either that or me slamming on my breaks. He again tries to speed up and then just puts on his breaks. He gets behind me and guess what?! Doesn't tail me... I must be a good teacher!

There hasn't been too much going on this past week. Except:

I got a job!!! I had applied for a job in Admissions at a hospital in Idaho Falls (about 30 minutes from where we live) back at the end of December. I had the first interview and felt really good about it. I had a second interview last week and was a lot more hesitant about me really getting it. I got a call the day after the interview from them offering me the job! I was so extatic! I honestly thought I didn't get it.
I went in yesterday to fill out all the paperwork and they tell me I have to get blood drawn and get a tb shot. These were not like a TB shot that I have EVER had before! The needle was at least 3 inches long!!! Did I mention I HATE needles and am TERRIFIED of them?! It was very interesting...


This week Cody has been CRAVING ice cream from this local ice cream place called G's Dairy. We've noticed that I seem to be getting smaller servings when we both get two scoops. Last night we went to get ice cream again.

Can you guess which one was mine and which was Cody's? Not cool ice cream ladies!

I have watched an entire episode of America's Next Top Model while patiently waiting to start my job, which by the way is tomorrow! Cody has been doing a lot of homework when he is home so I have had a little bit of time on my hands. Time well spent? Well maybe not the most productive way I could have spent it.

But I have discovered a new passion for cooking (of course that is when I am in the mood and we have things to experiment with). Last night's meal was chicken stir fry with peppers, onions, and broccoli, OH and top ramen. It was really easy and turned out amazing. That was the fourth meal I have made in the last week that I have completely made up.

Tonight's meal is still a mystery.

Oh Rexburg...

Cody and I spent Christmas in Utah with my family and it was amazing. It was probably the best Christmas that I can remember except for my sister Jessica wasn't there.

But we are now back in Rexburg attempting to continue our education. Cody is on track this semester and I am still trying to find a job. The market is terrible here and makes it impossible to find a job. And I mean any job, not even Taco Bell is hiring.

Anyways, our apartment is a lot smaller than the house that we were living in and we were very surprised to see that all of our stuff fit in here. Its a great location, just down the road from campus and the temple, and we have so far an amazing ward. Half of the couples in the ward already have at least one child and the other half are all good buddies and do things together. I'm still trying to figure out how you get into that second group because we definitely are not in the first.

Cody switched four of his classes last friday and is working very hard to try and get caught up.

As for me I spend the day around the house trying to entertain myself while I wait somewhat patiently to hear back from places that I have applied for. I had an interview last week with a hospital in Idaho Falls (about a 25-30 minute drive) and had a second interview with the manager and supervisor yesterday. I will hear back from them either way on Wednesday of next week. It has only been one day and it is already driving me insane not knowing for sure if I have it or not.

But other than no job, Cody being behind in school, and not really knowing too many people, life is good. On Saturday morning I told Cody that he had to be done with everything at six because I had a surprise planned. He started to complain that we didn't really have a whole lot of money to spend on dates but I assured him we wouldn't even leave the house. I got home just before he did (he went shooting with his sister JaNae and her husband while I went and got a hair cut) and I didn't have anything ready. I made him wait in the bedroom until I was done and the entire time he kept asking me if I was done yet. "OK I'm coming out whether your ready or not!" He's not very good with surprises.

As I retrieved him from the bedroom I handed him a matchbox car and a ticket. I made a drive in theater in our living room.


It was only a fort in our living room with posters taped to the chair but it was a fun night. We ate chips and salsa and pizza until we were sick and laughed.

Life is great.

Catching Up!

A month and a half has passed since I last wrote anything. So here goes nothing...

Lights in Rupert: (The night after Thanksgiving) Every year they light up the park in the middle of the square (basically their downtown) in Rupert. We got there just after they had lit up but right before they started the fireworks.




Thanksgiving: We spent Thanksgiving here in Burley with Cody's family. All of his brothers and their families and his sister and her husband came. It was a lot of people, a lot of kids, and a lot of fun. Cody and I made little turkeys out of candy. This one is named Happy Feet.

Every year the women do some kind of craft and the men do something with the kids to give them that time. This year they hooked up the three buggies to a tractor and gave all the kids and men a ride.





Cody's Birthday: Cody used to play the piano when he was younger but hasn't played in a long time. He kept saying he really wanted a keyboard but we could do that for our Christmas present to each other. But I surprised him with it for his birthday instead. The surprised was ruined when it came 2 weeks before his birthday in a large TALL box...




Attempted Bread: One afternoon I decided that I wanted to make some cinnamon rolls. Well lets just say our house isn't warm enough to even let bread raise on the counters. I put the dough in the oven on low with the door open to let it raise. It ended up cooking half of the bread. We pulled out the middle dough that was still usable and attempted to still make it work.



Halloween: We went on a double date with a friend of Cody's from his ward growing up. We went to a corn maze and then out to dinner at Johnny Carino's.
We went to Kasota Park, where the corn maze was, and they had these HUGE slides. They built this hill and you sit in gunny sacks and FLY down them! You literally feel like you are falling but you end up in a little pit of plastic balls. So much fun!


Pumpkin Patch: I went to the pumkin patch with my sister-in-law Nichole and her kids to pick out pumkins for halloween!






Snow: There isn't much snow here in Burley. Definitely different from Alaska.


Sunset: The sunsets are absolutely amazing. They always have at least three colors painted across the sky no matter how cold or warm it is.