Restaurant Sampling

James and I had such a fun Saturday! We had an awesome idea :) and decided to participate in Provo's Fall Dining Round! We spent our afternoon in downtown Provo sampling food from over 10 different restaurants. We ate so much yummy food, explored different eateries, and hung out with some great friends.

I can't help but list all of the tasty samples: Tacos, chips & salsa and a smoothie from Los Hermanos, quesadilla from Gurus, gelato and Alfredo pasta from Gloria's Little Italy, pot pie & hot chocolate from Communal, gourmet chocolate from Taste, smoothie from Ivie Juice Bar, doughnuts and root beer from Station 22, french fries from Bruges, buffalo shrimp from Slate, pie shake from Sammy's, and a sandwich from Sensuous Sandwich!

And yes, I am still full from yesterday.

Paddle Board Surprise

Look what James surprised me with! I've always wanted a paddle board and with my birthday coming up James knew it would be the perfect early birthday gift. :) I came home from work with the paddle board leaned next to the garage door. I was so excited and couldn't wait to try it - so we walked down to the water immediately. I've already taken it out on the lake a couple of times and I think that I am going to make this a weekly occurrence. Talk about a perfect way to kick-off the summer (and my birthday month). Thanks James, I am loving the paddle board!

Sundance Sunday

James and I drove up the canyon to Sundance Resort and enjoyed our Sunday outdoors. It was fun exploring and taking pictures of the gorgeous fall leaves. The weather was perfect -- especially since Provo has had crazy weather. Sooner than later everything is going to be covered in snow and winter will be upon us. 

This past week has been so busy. James and I have had events and responsibilities every day this week, so I have been anticipating a relaxful Sunday. That is what I love about Sunday so much - I get James all to myself all day long. 

Just the two of us.

James and I have been busy, busy these past few weeks. I have been out of town visiting my family and James has been working on our boat - trying to get it ready for the summer!

This weekend was probably the first this month where we actually had some time to spend together. We both are getting ready for a lot of changes - which is exciting but can also be stressful. Lucky for me, James handles most of the stressful stuff.

More details on our updates soon.

Mr. Handsome

I love this handsome boy. 

Happy Fifth Year Anniversary!

Over dinner I tried to list my favorite memory for each year we have been married. As I was reminiscing I realized that there were so many great memories it was really hard to just pick one.  But here is my list:

First Year: Our trip to Hawaii to visit James's Grandpa 

Second Year: Buying our first home

Third Year: Getting sprayed by Humpback Whales

Fourth Year: Getting VIP Jazz Tickets 

Fifth Year: Getting to drink Butter Beer at Harry Potter Land 

I am so grateful for all the crazy adventures I have been able to experience with James, all the good and the bad. I am so thankful that I get to experience life with him by my side. It was so fun thinking about all the things we have been through together these past 5 years. He is my best friend and I love him so much!

Thank You Tom Anderson

So it has been 6 years since James and I first met! We met on August 2, 2006 in front of Glenwood Apartments. He invited me to an outdoor movie, but I couldn't go because I had a huge paper due the next day. I ended up calling him after I got the paper done that night and we went to Ihop with a bunch of friends. I guess I liked him so much that we ended up hanging out every day after that!

The funny thing about how James and I met, is the fact that we first started talking to each other on Myspace - yes, Myspace! Haha. 

I forgot that I saved the messages of our first conversations, and found them recently. Oh how I love technology.  So here you go, enjoy. (The phone number is no longer James's number.)

So when people ask us how we met, James likes to tell a partial truth -- the story of how we met through a mutual friend, Tom Anderson :)

I love this man! Every year gets better and better!

Sunday Bike Rides

Do you know how hard it is to take a picture with your phone while riding a bike?! Haha, I almost crashed a couple of times. James and I like to take a bike ride after our our naps on Sunday. It has been a fun little tradition.

I was at Kohls this past week. Did you know that Vera Wang has a new line for Juniors? I picked myself up some jeggings - I love them.