Josh and Elisha

Still alive

2011-01-06T11:20:00.000-08:00

So it has been may moons since my last post, but I have been keeping busy and when I wasnt busy I was just being lazy. I usually leave for work in the morning, go straight to bootcamp and then dont get home until about 7:15 followed by dinner, shower and bed time. I love the workout that I get at bootcamp but I am officially burned out on my scedule so come Febuary I am going to give crossfit a try since I found a gym that has a 5 pm class ( thanks em for the idea) and that means I will be home by 630, thats right I will have a entire half hour to sit and watch some tv and relax. I had two weeks off for break and I stayed up late, slept in late and ate like I was someone with lightning speed metoblism. Hey, its the Holidays, time to lighten up and enjoy the junk food. I am hoping this month of bootcamp will shed all those extra fat layers that I gained. Its my first week back to work and bootcamp after having 2 weeks off and my body aches. Over the break the only exercise I got was from shopping. My feet are tired from standing all day and my muscles are sore from working out. Enough of the crazy rambling, I am just making a post to say that soon I will get my lazy butt to post some pics and updates from the Holidays. So stayed tuned for that.

Come Celebrate My 26th Birthday!!!

2010-11-10T10:44:00.001-08:00

Who: all my fave gal pals are invited

When: Saturday Nov 20th at 6pm

Where: at my Parents new place ( its over by westwood) just RSVP by texting me and I will send you the address

What: a Mardi Gras themed birthday party! Dont worry no one will have to show their boobs to earn beads, but you may have to show off some of your dance moves....

Let me know if you are in!

26!

2010-11-10T08:56:00.000-08:00

I turned 26 on Sunday. I absolutely love when my birthday rolls around, however, I do not like to see that I am getting closer to 30, Yikes! I did have a fantastic birthday. On friday Josh took me to this restaurant called Blue Nile. Its an Ethopian restaurant that has lots of vegan dishes. It was a total new experience and I really enjoyed the food! You dont use silverware, instead they have a crepe like bread that you scoop the food with. On Saturday we went out with the family to P.F. Changs--which has the yummiest vegetarian lettuce wraps-- and then we went to see Joseph and the Technicolored Dreamcoat at Mesa High. It was such a fun night! On Sunday Josh and I tried to make homeade vegan tamales, which turned out pretty good ( in fact I am eating one right now for lunch) and then we put up all of our Christmas decor. I love seeing the tree up! It was a total perfect weekend. Plus I got some great gifts--thanks fam! My fave is my Kindle that Josh got me. Now I am more of a bookworm than ever!

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T18:06:00.000-07:00

Nothing exciting happened this year for Halloween, but it still was a good time. Friday night we had a bonfire at Usery Park and ate some veggie hot dogs ( not too shabby). Saturday we went to my cousins wife families house and they made cotton candy and we just hung out. Sunday we had pumpkin stew and made homeade caramel apples, which is my favorite Halloween treat. I do look forward to the days when Josh and I have little munchkins of our own that we can take trick or treating. Disneyland was by far the highlight of the halloween season! I love this time of year and next Sunday I will be putting up my Christmas tree. So stoked about that. Hope you all had a fun Halloween!

Really?

2010-10-26T19:58:00.000-07:00

So the good news is I absolutely love my job. The bad news is when PMS hits I tend to get annoyed with my students usual antics. One of my favorites is when the I give the girls directions and if they don't like the activity they ask me, "do I have to do it?" REALLY? Come on. No you can just sit out and sip some tea when we do an activity you don't like. Instead of exercising in P.E. you can just watch from the sidelines. Oh girls, why do you love to whine so much? Good thing PMS only lasts a week and good thing I have so many wonderful students who make my job fun!

Trick or Treating at Disneyland

2010-10-18T16:05:00.001-07:00

During the Mickey's Not so Scary Halloween Party we got to trick or treat as we went from ride to ride. We got lots of yummy candy to enjoy as we walked around the park.

The villans were out to cause a scare, so take a picture with one if you dare. We dared!

So the Disney Halloween party was a total success! We were able to just walk on to the most popular rides like space mountain, thunder mountain, Indiana Jones and Haunted Mansion. I have never been to Disneyland when I didnt have to wait in lines for like 40 minutes so this was a total score! Plus they had an awesome villan themed fireworks show. And to top it all off I got to hang out with my best friend cousin, Candice. I get to see her about once a year so it was such a treat that we happen to be going to disney at the same time.

Come Get Worked On!

2010-09-26T20:08:00.000-07:00

Josh is nearing the end of Myropractor school! Hooray! He just got his table and now he needs to get his clinical practice hours before he graduates. For those of you wondering what the heck a Myropractor is, let me tell you. Myropractors are similar to Chiropractors but they focus on the whole body every session and not just a specific spot that hurts. For example if your knees are bothering you, Josh would fix your knees but he would also correct the whole body because when one part is out, it can cause other body parts to move. Josh needs lots of people to practice on so he can become better and get his hours for graduation. If you would like to get worked on please text me or Josh or comment on the blog and we will set something up. He is open Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. In a few weeks he will also have Monday evenings open. You would be helping Josh out and all the sessions are free until he graduates! You would need to come to our house for your sessions because that is where his table is for now. Thanks!

Reunited and it feels so good!

2010-09-12T11:51:00.000-07:00

Josh came home last night. He was gone for a week and I totally missed him. It was so nice to not sleep alone last night. But I did do some fun things while he was away
1. Read mockingjay. I almost cried reading it, it was a pretty sad book but I still really liked it. The last 2 lines of the book before the epilogue made me get emotional...I finished it a few days ago, but I re-read the last few pages like 5 times and I still keep thinking about the book.
2. Spent hours shopping at whole foods. Both weekends Josh was gone Reins and I spent hours hanging at whole foods. I am not sure what it is about that place but we just freakin love it.
3. Went to pomegranate cafe and got vegan chocolate pomegranate cake that was freakin yummy!
4. Had a slumber party with my mom and sister. They are always so sweet to me and they babysat me over labor day weekend. I love you guys so much!!!! I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family.

Time to drumroll for the most exciting thing that happened this last week....

We booked a trip to go to the Disneyland's Not So Scary Halloween party over my October break! It is going to be so fun. We have never done it before. They have a special parade, fireworks show, trick or treating, live entertainment and you can go on the rides too. Best Halloween celebration ever!

Now Josh is back and we are going to have a lazy day together, spending all day in bed and drinking sparkling blueberry juice in our champagne flutes. Yep this is the good life!

Red Box Winner

2010-09-05T10:36:00.001-07:00

Josh and I get a red box almost every weekend at the end of our Friday date night. This weekend I am staying at my parents and we decided to finish off our saturday night with a red box. We picked Diary of A Wimpy Kid and let me tell you that is was totally cute and funny. It has been my fave red box movie thus far. So if you are a red box addict like me, I recommend giving the movie a try.

Left Behind on Labor Day

2010-08-31T18:17:00.000-07:00

Josh is heading to Austin over Labor to visit his family and get obersvation hours for myropractor school. I have to say that I am super jealous! I want to get out of town for a week. The worst part of the whole thing is I am going to have to sleep all by myself at my house. I have never ever stayed on my own. Everytime Josh has gone out of town without me, I stay at my moms place. But since I work out by my house I dont want to make the commute. Time to put on my big girl panties. I am really nervous about it. I get scared so easy and I still have nightmares every so often at night....I can do this, right? Over the weekend I will be having a slumber party at moms and hanging with Reins, which is always a good time. I just have to survive the rest of the week on my own. Yikes!

Neti Pot

2010-08-24T15:22:00.000-07:00

So Sunday it happened, I woke up with a cold. I get sick a lot through the year working with kids, but I dont usually come down with anything this soon; I have only been back to work for 3 weeks. Lame. After work on Monday I went to Walgreens to stock up on some nyquil and dayquil and I also decided to try a neti pot (all the meds ended up costing 26 bucks). Has anyone ever done one of those before? Its this warm saline solution that you poor in one nostril and it drains out the others. Yes its pretty sexy, but supposedly it is supposed to clear the sinus. And though it freaked me out a bit I decided to give it a try and I think it did help. My head still feels like it weighs 20 pounds and it full of mucus, but it did help me breathe a little easier. I will warn you that I had random leaks from my nose every once in a while. I am hoping this is the last of the colds for the school year, but who knows if my immune system will be able to make it through the semester without catching something else.

VS Incredible Bra

2010-08-21T09:54:00.001-07:00

I had a $20 gift card to Victorias Secret just burning a hole in my wallet and wanting to be used. Josh kept telling me that he wanted me to get a really good cleavage bra ( boys are so predictable) and I remember seeing comercials for the bombshell bra so we went there last night to check it out. The bombshell bra is the most padded bra I have ever seen in all my years, and I have seen a lot of padded bras in my time considering I used to be an A cup. This bra adds 2 cup sizes with its padding, seriously it does. While I was getting checking out the bra one of the VS workers told me to try their new bra called the Incredible. I had also seen comercials for that bra too ( what can I say I love to watch VS comercials, ok) and I thought what is so special about this bra? So I passed on it and went to try on the bombshell. The bombshell was fun, but the truth is I would like it to push my boobs together more for enhanced cleavage and take out some of the padding since I don't need to be 2 cup sizes bigger ( I am a D cup already I don't really need anything more serious than that). But it is the best cleavage bra I have found thus far. While I was in the dressing room the VS worker slid some bras under my door for me to try on. One of them was that darn Incredible bra. Come on lady give me a break already! But I decided I would humor her and try it on. After all, it did look really soft and smooth...Once I put it on everything changed: time slowed down, and memories of my older more uncomfortable bras come to my mind. This bra was freaking comfortable and so smooth. If I had to sum it up in one word it would be INCREDIBLE! They weren't lying when they named this thing. Uh oh, what was I going to tell Josh? I decided I would rather have comfort than a fun cleavage bra that I would only wear on occasions ( I guess that means the honeymoon is over folks). So I told Josh the dilemma and he said, " I will just buy them both for you." Wow, OK. So that's just what we did. I am wearing my new comfy bra as we speak. Ahhh its so nice. The moral of the story is, If you are in the market for a new bra I recommend giving the Incredible a try.

Unpopular

2010-08-12T11:59:00.000-07:00

In elementary school P.E. is most kids favorite class. Students would constantly tell how much they loved P.E. and they would always be so excited to be there. Now that I am at the middle school I have moved into the least popular slot for electives. All the girls are opting for dance, art or FACS ( home mec) instead. One of my classes is down to 16 students! I am trying to get the girls to recruit their friends to sign up. I just hope that I can make this class a positive experience for the girls that did pick it. So far I am enjoying being at the middle school and I think it will be a fun year. And when its over I will probably have enough drama to write a memoir of life as a middle school P.E. teacher. The hardest part about being back to work is getting used the hours. I am so worn out by the end of the day. In the summer I would sleep in, work out, do a few chores and then just watch tv or lounge around. Now that I am back to work its like going from 0 mph to 60 mph. My feet and shoulders have been aching all week. The good news is that I am sure I will get used to it within a week or 2. My goal for today is to hit zumba class tonight at the gym. I havent done any cardio this week, I have only managed to do pilates and some weights. Hopefully next week I will get the burst of energy next week so I can hit the gym everyday after work. Afterall you need to practice what you preach and I preach health all day long.

Goodbye Summer, Hello Middle School

2010-08-09T12:18:00.000-07:00

Thats right folks, I am now teaching at Combs Middle School! I got a call in June from my Principal and she told me that they were moving me to the middle school because my old position at Simonton was going to be part time. So now I will be teaching 6th and 7th grade girls P.E. I am sure they will be lots of drama, Justin Bieber talk and whining, but I think it will be a fun experience. The stress load will probably increase, but I am up for the challenge. Josh was kind enough to go shopping with me for back to work clothes. I was able to score some deals on shorts and shirts at the Nike outlet. Yes its back to wearing work out gear every day.

On a different note I would like to thank Discovery Channel for a wonderful week of TV watching last week...Shark Week. I love shark week! Devin and I used to watch it together and now I just watch it on my lonesome ( Josh thinks its silly how much I love it) I remember watching it when I lived in Hawaii a few summers back and I was really scared to go surfing after that. I mean surfers have been shark bait on a number of occasions. I did manage to get the nerve up and go surfing, but I remember looking for sharks as I was swimming out to the waves. I think the fun of catching the waves made it easy to forget about sharks....sort of. Did anyone else check out shark week? One of the most interesting shark facts I leared was the Florida is the most dangerous place to hang out in the ocean, they have more shark attacks than other beaches. Scary.

My Summer Loves

2010-06-21T21:26:00.000-07:00

There are a few things this summer that I am totally into and I know that you are just dying to find out,so here is my list of summer loves...

1. The bachlorette- this season has made me laugh so hard ( thanks Kaci) I am currently team Cape Cod ( Chris) and team Kirk

2. Fresh Fruit sorbet- I make some every night with my vitamix and it is so refreshing and yummy. I am definitley addicted

3. Jake Gyllenhaal in the Prince of Persia- his biceps were so yummy in that and I loved his little smirk. I am not ususally the type to get all worked up over men in movies but he did it to me in this one

4. Will Arnett- he is my current celeb crush because everytime I watch him in stuff he makes me laugh so hard

5. Silver Sun Pickups- they have been around for a while but lately I can't seem to get enough of their music. Their sound is so unique and loves it!

Well there you have it folks, I know it was so exciting for you. I am currenlty counting down the days till I get to see Eclipse! Reins and I are making shirts this weekend. Eclipse has some of my favorite moments out of the whole series so I am so stoked on this.

Shopping Therapy

2010-06-17T20:14:00.000-07:00

I do believe in a little thing I like to call shopping therapy. When you are having one of those bad days where you just feel down I recommend getting out to your favorite store. Nothing like a new shirt or earings to make you feel better. I also believe a girl can never have to much lingerie and right now both Federicks and Victorias Secret are having there semi-annual sale. So tuesday I hit the mall and stocked up on some goodies. I have to say that although I may not love my body, wearing lingerie makes me feel pretty and sexy ( I just dont look in the mirror while I am wearing it). So get out buy some hot lingerie, do a little dance, make a little love and get down tonight!

the opposite of summer time blues

2010-06-09T16:37:00.000-07:00

Being on summer makes me cheerful 24/7. It's funny because I normally get so irritated and moody 7 days before my period and I am 3 days away and feeling happy as ever. I guess being off work cures PMS ( except for the serious appetite and cramps). I have been averaging 9.5 hours of sleep a night and I hit the gym for an hour everyday and indulge on homeade fruit sorbet and apparently thats the perfect recipe for a good mood. Josh said he wishes he made enough money so I could be home all the time. He is not used to coming home to dinner and a clean house during the school year, so he feels spoiled in the summer. Not even the 110 degree weather is going to bring me down--I love you summer! Happy summer to you all!

Some Texas Highlights part 1

2010-06-01T16:34:00.000-07:00

Joshy and I had a blast in Texas. Here are a few of the good highlights....

My sister in law Brooke added some excitement to my hair. Purple is my second favorite. Thanks Brooke I love it!
Spending time with the parents. Look at how pretty it is there. Josh's parents live on 13 acres of green land. I love all the big trees.

Hanging out with the nephews. This pic is of Chase and Dax, they are the youngest of the nephews and I cant believe how big they have gotten. Its been 2 years since we have seen them and now they are all grown up! It was so fun to spend some time with the little guys.

We did some antic shopping in downtown austin. It was fun to see all the shops but man it was freakin hot there. My clothes were constantly wet with sweat--sexy!

Everyone was so wonderful and they totally spoiled Joshy and I. I got lots of girl time in with the sister in laws which I totally loved. Josh was able to observe his brother Jim in action doing Myropractics ( which Josh is currently going to school for). He learned lots while we there.

Here are a few of my not so favorite things about the texas trip:

1. Being in the car for 15 hours. thats right people it is 1000 miles of driving. The worst part is I just sit around for all of those hours and then when you eat it is greasy fast food--my butt probably grew a few inches on the trip. Time to detox

2. The weather was actually hotter in Austin than here back home, thats when you know it was way too hot for comfort. next time I am just going to wear underwear the whole trip.

3. Unpacking. Need I really say more?

Stay tuned for more highlights of our trip!

So...

2010-05-20T15:10:00.000-07:00

Yeah for Prop 100 passing! My district is keeping P.E. so it looks like I will get to teach next year. HOORAY! I totally love my job and feel so blessed that I get to keep it.

I taught my last class today. Now I have 8 weeks off from teaching and lunch duty.

Josh and I are taking a road trip to visit the parentals in Austin. I used to look forward to pigging out on bbq when we got to Austin ( I mean have you tried Salt Lick cause it's AMAZING) but this time I will be checking out some vegan restaurants. I love that we get to finally see his family, its been 2 years since we visited.

I so need to get a steering wheel cover. You know when your car has been sitting outside for more than 10 minutes in the AZ summer that it will feel like an oven at 350 degrees when you get back in the car ( that is one thing I hate about summer). Well Reins got me this fab steering wheel cover a while back that saved my hands lives. I mean if you touch that steering wheel without one you could get 3rd degree burns (seriously). Before I had the beloved cover I used to see what trash I could scam up in my car that I could use to protect my hand like a napkin or a bag ( you know you have done it too). Unfortunately my cover died a few months back so i need to find one that can compare.

I recently bought a heart rate moniter and fell in love. It keeps track of your heart rate and caloreis burned from your workouts and it makes me happy. Plus its pink!

On Monday morning I don't have to set an alarm because I can sleep in! Okay truthfully I am getting up at 7:30 so I can go running with Elizabeth but thats 2 hours later than I normally get up for work.

Visions of Sugar Plums...

2010-05-18T07:39:00.000-07:00

So its not so much visions of sugar plums dancing in my head as it is visions of SUMMER! I only have 4 days left of work. I can't believe how fast time flies by. I remember being a freshmen at college and thinking how grown up I was because I was attending college. Now I am 25 and have been graduated for 2 years. Every year seems to go by faster and faster. Which means before I know it I will be 30 and have kids ( Crazy!). I am going to live it up this summer because it may be the last one I have to enjoy if Josh and I end up having kids anytime soon. Hello gym, hello tv and hello mom and dad's swimming pool. Ahh Yeah, this is going to be fabulous.

Food Brain Strikes Again

2010-05-12T09:01:00.000-07:00

the last two weeks I have had total food brain and it is driving me nuts! Serouisly brain, just give it up already. In the last post I talked about day dreaming, well lately my day dreams include french fries or chips. I have salty snack food on the mind. I think that this is ok every once in while, but I have been having this for 2 weeks straight ( Yikes). You know you have it bad when you are in bed and the food network show Unwrapped is on talking about Funions and you start to salivate and dream of eating funions. To make matters worse you have to hit the grocery store the next day and images of chips and funions nag you. Luckily I try to keep healthy so I was able to resist the urges. But I really hope this food brain goes away soon because I am growing weak. Pretty soon I will not be able to resist. I keep myself strong as I can by snacking on chips and salsa ( I know its not the healthiest, but it is better than eating a bag of funions). Food brain please leave me alone, I am currently trying to fill my belly with salad and fruit and you are making it hard for me!

Daydreaming

2010-05-11T10:59:00.000-07:00

One of the teachers at my school was taking about daydreaming with her students the other day. It gave me flashbacks to junior high and High school. I remember sitting in class and totally being lost in daydreams of kissing boys or of my crush confessing his love to me ( pathetic but hey I was a teenager). I mean daydreaming was such a good time. In college I would daydream about getting married to Josh and being sudductive... Now I occasionally daydream when I drive, but I dont think thats the safest thing to do, so it rarely happens. What did you used to day dream about?

Happy Birthday to my Mom!

2010-05-10T12:10:00.000-07:00

Lady,

I love you so so so much. I know that we were friends in heaven and every night in my prayers I give thanks for having you as my mom. Thanks for being my best friend and for always taking care of me. I hope Dad does today right and spoils you, because everyone deserves to be spoiled on their birthday! Have a very Happy Birthday.

Jaime Oliver Rocks!

2010-04-28T07:38:00.000-07:00

I don't know how many of you tuned in to the tv show Food Revolution featuring Jaime Oliver, but I just have to say it was great! I see what the kids are served at lunch and breakfast everyday at school and it is such a disgrace ( I am definitely going to pack my kids lunches). Last year I forgot my lunch one day and was forced to buy a school lunch, it consisted of a hot pocket and french fries. I guess a hot pocket isnt unhealthy enough on its own so they had to add the fries. When I brought this up to one of the staff members they said, " but they serve the lean hot pocket." Woopty freakin doo! A lean pocket has white flour, pepperonis and cheese, that is hardly healthy. So I totally fell in love with Jaime Oliver and his idea to give America a food makeover. I honestly don't think it possible because their are too many huge corporations that make the unhealthy food and the government will not put a stop to it. But lets not get in to politics, I just wanted to say you go Jaime, I am on your side!

Glee

2010-04-22T07:19:00.000-07:00

Joshy and I watched the Madonna episode of Glee last night. I thought it was fabulous. The "like a virgin" number was my favorite. If anyone has not been watching Glee I would recommend it. I have a Madonna song that I have been loving lately, its called Revolver ( they didn't play it on the Glee episode but that doesn't make it any less special). I think its a fun and sexy song so check it out. Its a great dance song too. But if you want to go old school Madonna then True Blue is my favorite choice.

Mesa Auction= Good Times

2010-04-20T18:58:00.001-07:00

Friday night went to the mesa auction with the fam. We love the auction! When Joshy and I first bought our house we would hit the auction every weekend looking for furniture for the house. We ended getting our couch, table and also a treadmill from there. So Ruthann told me they had some cribs there. I am not trying to get pregnant yet, but I am the plan ahead type of girl and if I can get something for a bargain I am all for it.

We scored this crib for 37.50. Its a bit old school, but we are going to doll it up with a paint job and some cute bedding.
My mom was kind enough to buy this piece for our entry way. Its a perfect fit! We are also going to paint it up and make it even better. Luckily my mom got it for 30 bucks!

And lets not forget this little gem! $2 dollars and a bleach rag later I have myself a good old American TV tray. So now when I am being lazy watching tv I can have some snacks. That is the American way after all.

Thanks Mesa Auction for giving us some great bargains. I am sure we will visit again in the furture!

Give a little whistle

2010-04-16T11:15:00.000-07:00

Ahhhh today is Friday. Friday has such a different feel than the other weekdays: the air smells sweeter, I have a permanent smile, and I walk around giving a little whistle ( the truth is I don't know how to whistle :(. ) So I feel so elated that its Friday. After work I am heading to pick up Josh from work and we are going to Red Mountain park to feed the ducks ( we have done this the last 2 weeks and had so much fun with it). Happy Friday to you all! May you experience the same Friday joy that I do every Friday.

P.S. Only 5 weeks till summer for me!!!!

Set, Hike...

2010-04-10T11:33:00.000-07:00

I was asked to coach the 6-8 year old football team at Simonton. What I was thinking is, " have you guys met me?" Meaning I have never watched or played football in my life. I am all about sports but football has never made it on my list. But I decided to do it anyways and I think I had butterflies in my stomach for the first week of practice. The players are so cute, but football scares me because I am such a novice. I had to make up plays and assign the players positions, I mean this is serious business. Today was their first game and Josh is on a boys camping trip. I was so nervous about the game, so my Dad came and slept at my house last night ( I get scared at night if I am home alone) and went to the game with me. He helped me get the players flags on and then he was on the sideline helping me switch players in and out of the game. It meant so much to me to have him there. And the good news is that our teams tied in the game! The Colts ( my team) made some great running plays! Now we just need to work on catching football. Hopefully I can snap some photos at one of the games so i can post them.

Summer is Lurking

2010-04-09T11:37:00.000-07:00

While I was checking out the weather report for Thursday my heart sank a little. Yes my friends we are now in the 80's and I have to say I am a 60's and 70's girl when it comes to degrees. So I did what any sensible person would do and I busted out my shorts. The drawer was dusty (not really) but I managed to bust them out. Although I am not a fan of the weather, I am a definite fan of my summer schedule. In 6 weeks I will be sleeping in, hitting the gym for a few hours and laying out in the pool. Basically I will be acting like a teenager and that is my favorite thing about summer...that is as long as I have my job next year. Get out your flip flops and swimsuits because summer is lurking around the corner!

The Easter Bunny of 2010

2010-04-06T11:04:00.001-07:00

So this year Easter came a little soon, and I don't feel like I was as prepared as I prefer to be but it was still a great time. I was lazy and did not take any photos so this post may be a little dull for the visual learners reading this. Easter morning I woke up and opened my eyes to see an Easter basket sitting on my night stand. I would have to say my fave thing in the basket was a coupon for Josh to do the dishes for me one night...YES please! Later that day the family came over to have an Easter lunch. Then my wonderful parents hid eggs for the adults to find. I love the Easter egg hunt, they hid 60 eggs for us and I scored a 5 dollar gift card to trader joes in one of mine. Then we did an Easter basket exchange and I got hooked up with some Toms all natural products ( in case you haven't heard I am all about the natural lately: toothpaste, deodorant, face wash, lotion, ect...) My mom was so sweet and bought me an eater lily, which smells so freakin good. Reins and I were off sweets and are vegan so it made for a different type of Easter--usually I dive into the chocolate and yummy potatoes, but this year I had salad, fruit and homemade banana bread (vegan style). I love every holiday that I get to spend with the family.

We gave A Day...

2010-03-30T18:00:00.000-07:00

So we wen to Rawhide on Saturday to do our Disney service day. We were in helping set up for a fine food and wine tasting event. The proceeds of the event was going to the boys and girls club. When we arrived they really didn't know what they wanted us to do. We kept moving tables to a spot and then they would have us move them back to the spot we got them from. So Reins and I felt kind of lost. Josh was loving it because they told us to be creative and figure things out. I don't do that. I like a set plan. Josh said I just needed to have fun with it. We are so opposites, he thrives on thinking outside the box and I thrive on having a plan.

Here josh is making himself useful and offering some helpful tips

Here Reins and I are getting a photo since we didn't know what else to do....We were eventually assigned light duty and made ourselves useful. All in all it was an easy service and come December we will reap our reward at Disneyland! I think its fantastic that Disney is promoting the act of giving service and I realize that I really need to do it more often ( as long as its not visiting teaching cause that is my least favorite service, but we will keep that our little secret).

If your happy and you know it, clap your hands

2010-03-25T11:26:00.000-07:00

I am happy today! Why am I sitting here with a happy grin on my face? Because tomorrow is half day at work. Zippity do dah! So Reins and I are meeting up for a whole foods shopping trip and then going to try to make some Miso soup and some other vegan recipes. Also Saturday we are going to do our Disney service day for our free tickets. We are hoping to go in December so we can enjoy all the holiday decor and spirit. Its gonna be a fantastic weekend! If only it could last for more than 2 and 1/2 days.

I am Proud to be an American, but...

2010-03-24T15:01:00.000-07:00

I feel so lucky to be born and raised in America. America is the best, however I do have a few complaints about our society:
1. Why don't American schools teach elementary kids another language? In several other countries kids learn 2 languages at school. The whole American idea of teaching us a language once we hit junior high is lame.

2. Our culture is so fat! I am totally guilty of this myself. Darn fast food, ice cream and processed food.

3. Health care/ insurance. So many other countries have this issue under control but our country kind of bites the dust on this one.

But I love my life here in the good Old USA and I don't think there is a better place to be. Could we please just get our good economy back so the stress of losing jobs would go away.

Green=Horny

2010-03-17T16:25:00.001-07:00

Seeing that today is St. Patty's day I thought I would post about the color green. When I was in high school Lisa used to pick out the green m&m's because they were supposed to make you horny(When you are in high school that is the last thing you need, with all those raging hormones and constant sex brain..) Anyways here is a holla to the color green for keeping everyone horny and happy!

Spring Freedom!

2010-03-15T07:30:00.000-07:00

Today is my first day of Spring break! It has been so wonderful so far because last night I stayed up till 1030 ( usually I go to bed at 830) and then I slept in till 7. I am going to kick off day one by hitting bootcamp at 9 and then hanging out with Reins today. Oh Spring break I love you!

4 years ago today...

2010-03-09T10:47:00.000-08:00

I said I DO and gave my viginity to this guy...

(...ahh the sweet memories...)

It was my favorite day every! Being married to Joshy has been so much fun. I would have to say the best things about being married are:

1. Snuggling next to and sleeping with Josh every night. Having him next to me in bed is so much better than sleeping solo.

2. Hanging out with your best friend every day. I love eating dinner with Josh and just getting the pleasure of hanging out with him every day.

3. Making out for as long as I want without being worried about "crossing the line". Being married has some perks.

4. Having a team mate.

The past 4 years have been fantastic! I hope that each year keeps getting better because it has thus far. But I have a feeling that kids will ruin that goal ( I am so motherly). Cheers to marriage, sex and having a lifetime of love with Joshy!

Career Suggestion?

2010-03-04T10:51:00.000-08:00

I find out last month that there is a big possibility of me loosing my job for next year. The state is making more budget cuts and our district is cutting back anyhwere they can. I will be devasted to loose my job because I seriously love what I do. I feel like I am back in high school and trying to figure out what to do with my life. I am going to hold on to my teaching career as long as I can, but I need a plan for the future. Should I go back to school? If so what should I go for? Should I just say heck with it and roll with the punches and become a fry's bag lady? Should I get knocked up reguardless of the unkown future? I would love any help or suggestions about careers or school. What do you think I should do? What would I be good at? I can't seem to figure it out. HELP!

Mickey Hats

2010-03-03T12:31:00.000-08:00

Today was crazy hat day at school. Lots of kids wore the mickey ear hats and this made me long for disneyland. The smell of churros as you enter main street USA, the wind blowing in your face on space mountain and the bright lights of the fireworks over the castle...and I now I also want a disney hat. My sister hates the bride and groom hats and the mad hatter hats. Just thinking about her annoyance of the hats is making me laugh as I post this. If I was on my honeymoon I would so rock the bride and groom mickey ears! Next time I go to disneyland I am so hitting up the mad hatter store and getting me some mickey ears, its gonna be good! And I will also get myslef a churro. Its been decided.

Feeling Sentimemtal...

2010-03-02T10:39:00.001-08:00

So last night as I was watching the bachlor finale, I started to feel sentimental. I had flashblacks of when Josh and I started dating and falling in love. Who knew the bachlor could be so moving? I was thinking back to the first time josh and I held hands. We had only been on one or two dates prior. We were hanging out at az mills mall ( this story sounds like its from Jr high) and he just randomly grabbed my hand. My heart flipped and I got butterflies. I absolutely loved it! When we were dating I got butterflies every time I would see him; being with him made me so giddy! I was a love struck school girl. Now that we have been together for 7 years (WOW) I dont get butterflies everytime I see him, but every time Friday comes around where we are going on a date i get butterflies thinking about spending time with Him. I feel so lucky to have found my soul mate. I love our moments together and I hope that our love never fades. So thanks abc for giving me a moment to think about love.

Weekend Bliss

2010-03-01T11:02:00.000-08:00

This weekend was perfect! Josh and I went out to dinner Friday night at Pita Jungle. Then we went to whole foods to pick me up some ice cream (vegan). When we got back home we ate our treats and watched the olympics, which was very entertaining ( this may be the only time I say wathing sports on tv was fun so take notice). Saturday we slept in together and snuggled in bed. Josh went frisbee golfing and I went out with my mom and sister. Sunday after curch we went to Devin and Ruthann for delicous dinner of homeade soup. When we got home we watched the episode of lost we had recorded and snuggled on the couch. Yes i do love a good snuggle and make out session! Hope this week fly's by so I can enjoy another great weekend.

Right now I am smiling because...

2010-02-24T09:52:00.000-08:00

1. Its wednesday- on wednesday I teach 5 classes instead of my regular 8 because the kids get our early. It is so nice to have wednesday be an easy day for me. It gives me a moment to catch my breath and relax in the middle of the week

2. Its only 2 and 1/2 weeks to spring break bliss ( need I say more). I look forward to going to boot camp in the morning all week and catching up on some of my favorite shows ( greys anatomy has my name written all over it!)

3. I get to indulge in some sweet treats on Friday. I am going to give vegan ice cream a try.

4. I get to see my mom this weekend! I normally see her every weekend but she has been in Cali so its been 2 weekends since I have seen her. what can I say, I am a momma's girl!

5. The weather- you know you are in for a refreshing day when the high temp is in the 60's

Vegan...it has begun

2010-02-20T16:53:00.001-08:00

Reins and I started the diet and the blog. If you would like to follow us on our adventure check it out at http://vegandonotworry.blogspot.com/

To eat dairy or not to eat dairy, that is the question

2010-02-17T10:54:00.000-08:00

So I have read my fair share of diet and nutrition books. Pretty much all of the holistic health books are anti-dairy. This breaks my heart because dairy is my favorite food group. I have milk every morining as part of my breakfast, I have lowfat string cheese for my mid morning snack and a piece of lowfat cheese for my night snack. Dairy is just one of my many food loves. SO the question is, is dairy good for you or not? There is so much controversy over it. A while back Reina was wathcing an episode of Oprah that was all about health and nurtrition. Alicia Silverstone was on it. She has a book called the kind diet, which is a vegan diet, and she is so in love with it. Reina told me she wanted to give it a try and I thought she was crazy. Then I started researching about it and thought, why not try it? So we are going to be going vegan for one month. We start on saturday and are really excited about it. Does this mean I will become vegan for life? Probably not, but maybe it will help me develop some healthy habits. We are going to be doing a blog to track our day to day recipes, thoughts, results while we are vegan. Once the site is set up I will post the address. Hello Whole Foods, good bye Walmart.

Chocolate Affair

2010-02-15T17:21:00.000-08:00

Last weekend my sister, my mom and I went to Glenndale's annual chocolate affair. It was a chocolate lovers paradise and a dieter's nightmare ( I happen to fall into both catagories). We took a tour of a chocolate factory, ate some chocolate covered cheesecake on a stick, and got a mini hamburger that game with chocolate bbq sauce ( yummy). There were vendors everywhere selling fudge, chocolate treats, ice cream and even vegan chocolate. We came, we conquered and we ate an exra 1000 calories, but it was one fabulous day!

Chocolate Covered Bacon

2010-02-11T11:04:00.000-08:00

Yes it sounds digusting. However, bacon and hot dogs are two of Joshy's favorite food. When we go out for ice cream, he orders hot dogs instead. This year for valentines we gave eachother a budget of $10. So I am going to be making him a goodies basket which will include chocolate covered bacon. I found a recipe and will be endeavoring in this tonight. So I will let you know how yummy or disgusting it is. The good news about making chocolate covered bacon is that I won't be tempted to eat it like I would with other treats. I am very curious about what he is getting me for $10. Sometimes being cheap can really bring out your creative side. Cheers to Valentines day!

So I added the picture of the choc bacon and Josh loved the way it turned out! Bon apetite!

The closest i will ever get to...

2010-02-05T22:04:00.000-08:00

Being inside a building in China.

Celebrating a Japanese New Year. (Darumas for sale) The little heads we are hoding are Darumas. A Japanese tradtion is to buy and Daruma ( which has only white eyes and no pupils) you add one pupil and them make a wish for the year. When it comes true you get to add the pupil to other eye.

Seeing England. No tea and crumpets for me :(

Hanging out in a German town. The buildings are so cute!

Going to Italy. I would love to Rome with all its historical places and buildings. And how fun would it be to experience real authentic italian gelato--YUMMY!

I would love to travel and experience the world, but for now I will have to hold on to the memories made at EPCOT since that may be the closest i ever get to seeing these places. Man, EPCOT is the best ever!

An Elementary Valentines

2010-02-03T10:53:00.000-08:00

I had a flashblack the other day of how much fun Valentines day was when you are a kid. It was the cutest holiday. You get to spend time in class making a little Valentine's box or heart pouch. Then you get to go to the store and pick out your valentines. I remember one year someone gave out valentines that you could stick to your window ( clear plastic kind) and I thought that was the coolest thing. So the next valentines I bought the window clinging valentines to give out so I could be the one givng the "good stuff". Once you pick out your valentines, you get to go home and write your messages and assemble your candy coonversation hearts with the valentines. Then to top it all off, you get a class party and pass out the valentines and then get to read your valentines. How sweet is Valentines day in elementary school! I still love Valentines day, but now it is a totally different holiday as an adult.

Here is the thing about Skinny Jeans...

2010-02-01T09:52:00.000-08:00

Skinny Jeans are totally cute and I have no problem with them coming back in style. However, it is my opinion that skinny jeans are not for everyone. I think the title pretty much sums it up: Skinny jeans are for skinny people. If you have legs like Mischa Barton, then you can pull off skinny jeans. I am not so lucky to be able to pull off skinny jeans, which is no big deal I just stick with straight leg and my good old trusty boot cut. But I do have one thing to complain about when it comes to skinny jeans--they are taking over the jean section of every store. Every time I go looking for jeans, I pick out a pair that I like to find out that the legs taper down and they are in fact skinny jeans. So to skinny jeans everywhere, please stay in your own section and don't crowd out my beloved boot cut jeans. I can't leave without them and I don't want to be forced to live a life with my thighs being paraded around in skinny jeans. Lay off skinny jeans and mind your own business, you are not for everyone!

The high heel, sneaker debate

2010-01-29T10:41:00.000-08:00

I have a love for cute shoes, just like most girls. When I was in high school I would wear high heels all the time, even with my PJ's sometimes ( its true). Wearing high heels makes me feel pretty and girly and they are so cute. Plus they make your legs hotter, whats not too love about them? When I started college, I wore tennis shoes every day because I always had active classes ( P.E. Major) and now at work I wear tennis shoes every day too. I have never been one to think wearing workout shoes with jeans is cute, however, I have fallen in love with workout shoes! Yes I am guilty of wearing them with my jeans on the weekend, they are just so comfortable and I feel invincible when I wear them. If you are wearing tennis shoes you can do anything: run, shop for hours, play at a park. These activities are not so easy in heels. Sometimes comfort overrides cuteness. Thats how I know that I am getting old. When you would rather be comfortable than cute that means that you have become an old lady. But high heels will always be my first love ( even if they make my feet ache when I wear them). To this day when I go shopping I stop to admire them and love them. And if I want to feel cute then I will break them out. On Holidays its more important to be cute than comfortable so I will wear high heels. On vacation its more important to be comfortable so I wear tennis shoes.

Movie Popcorn

2010-01-28T06:16:00.000-08:00

Growing up, when my parents would take us kids to the movies they would always buy us popcorn. I loved that and it made going to the movies even more fun. Fast forward 15 years to the present and I am a movie popcorn addict. When I walk in the movie theatre I get overcome by the yummy, buttery popcorn smell and I give in to buying it every time. Of course America would come up with the idea of feeding people while we sit on butts and watch 2 hours of a movie, darn our fat culture! So a few weeks ago Josh and I went to the movies and I told him not to get popcorn because I was trying to eat healthy. We go to the concession stand to get me a water and him a Coke ( we have the souvinier cups so its only a dollar) and then he gave in and bought popcorn--that little putz! And what did I do about it? I ate half of it, the popcorn is just too yummy to give up.

Training for Pregnancy

2010-01-27T06:52:00.000-08:00

As stated in one of my earlier posts, Josh and I are going to try to get pregnant starting this summer ( that is if we have the balls to actually stop using birth control and just go for it). I think its really important to be at a healthy weight when you get pregnant since you gain so much weight in those 9 lovely months. My goal is to get back to my wedding weight, which I literally haven't been since my wedding day ( honeymoon packed on 5 pounds, I blame the free unlimited chocolate covered strawberries that the Belagio provided us). Every year not only my age goes up, but so does my waist. So 4 years into marriage and I need to loose 15 Ibs to get to my goal pre-preggo weight. To do this I have been doing a boot camp class 4 times and week and following weight watchers ( most of the time). I hope by the time May comes around my body will be ready for this baby thing. I am also trying to make healthy eating habits and include more fruits and veggies since those foods are so good for the body and future baby. Then I will get pregnant and gain all the weight back and have a swollen face and ankles and stretch marks...gee sounds great! To all of you skinny A$$ girls out there that can get pregnant and still be so skinny everywhere but your tummy and then bounce back after giving birth I envy you ( yes I am talking about Abby and Jenny and Ruthann and Emily and all of my friends actually. And Farnz you got even hotter after becoming a mom, please let me know your secret). I guess being a mom takes sacrifice and I will just have to learn to be a little less selfish, I still have a few months to get there. Wish me good luck.

Love/Hate Relationship

2010-01-21T11:04:00.000-08:00

Dear Chocolate,

Everytime I eat a piece of you I experience bliss. You are so creamy and delicious and I love the moments when you are in my mouth. But then when the moment is over I am left with regret because you add pounds to the scale and inches to my thighs. I have tried to quit you many times but I just can't stay away. I think about you often and curse you for making me always want more of you. I can never get enough of you. Darn you!

Elisha

P.S. My idea of heaven is being able to eat Chocolate and Ice cream without gaining weight. I would love an eternity of no more dieting!

Rainy days and Mondays...

2010-01-20T10:51:00.000-08:00

I use to love rainy days, especially since in az a rainy day is about as rare as a finding four leaf clover. However, now that I am a teacher rainy days are satan. It's true. The students don't get to go to recess and are couped up all day. Then when I finally get the pleasure of teaching them they are hyperactive to the tenth power. So my new conclusion is that I love rainy days in the summer time when I am safe at home with now hyperactive students. Plus it is so nice to just chill at home on a rainy and not have to work. Thus, rainy day summer I love you and rainy day winter and spring are fired.

Pictures from my birthday

2010-01-18T13:48:00.000-08:00

Yes I know its been months since I posted pictures. But luckyf for you all I have the day off so I am updating the blog with some over due pictures. One is of Joshy and I celebrating the big day up at the grandparents cabin in Payson. Noticed how he decorated the table with birthday decor--so sweet! The next one is from my carnival birthday party. All my girls were kind enough to let me draw mustaches on them for the picture. I love being silly with all my favorite girls!

The best things in life are free

2010-01-14T11:09:00.001-08:00

I do agree that the best things in life are free:

-kissing
-laugh attacks
-friends and family
-Religion
-Love
-Sleeping in

But there are many thing in life that I love and that I want to have that are not free

-DVR
-Disneyland
-Vacations
-A great pair of jeans

So life must be best when you have all the wonderful things that are free and a little cash for the extras. That is why it is scary to have kids. You have to give up so many of the extra things in life and I don't know if I can do that. Here is to hoping that I find a solution for the future.

High Five to...

2010-01-12T14:18:00.000-08:00

1. Stikcy notes- you keep my organized and on task at work and home

2. Grapefruit spoons- you really do make eating a grapefuit so much easier and now is the time to dig in to some yuumy citrus since it is January

3. Having a phone with internet- I am a net junkie and am so in love with having information right at my fingertips any time I need it. Its the best when I want to know what the movie times are during the weekend and I can just look it up whenever, wherever

4. Wallflowers-you make my bedroom smell like 'fresh linen' every day

5. Lowfat string cheese- I love to indulge in you everyday and if you were regular cheese you would make me guitly, but since you are light its only 60 calories and pure delight!

6. Having a workout partner- working out is so much easier when you have someone that is by your side. I envy girls that can get their husbands to be their workout partners--that would be my dream come true. But at least I have Elizabeth to break a sweat with.

Is it 2010 already?

2010-01-06T07:46:00.000-08:00

This year has totally flown by and it has been a great one. There hasn't been lots of monumental stuff but here are some highlights of 2009:

1. We bought our first house and are in love with it. Yes it is far from civilization, but lucky for us we have a wonderful family who makes the treck out to our place lots. You know you live far when...
-the closest mall is 30 minutes away
- you think a place is close to you when it only takes you 20 minutes to get there
-You have to budget in an hour in a half driving time (round trip) to visit the parents
- You say the phrase we will be coming in town when you come to mesa
But I have no regrets on the house, we seriously are so excited about it!

2. We got a lot older: Josh is now 30 and I am 25. I guess that means I will have to get knocked up sometime soon before I get too old.

3. Josh enrolled in Myropractor school and he starts next week! His brother is a myropractor and it is amazing stuff. I always have hip and knee aches when I run, but after I started going to his brother the aches subsided. Josh will be done by September and I am so thrilled that he will be able to keep my body feeling young.

I think 2010 is going to be a big year for us and it scares me a little, but I think it will also be an exciting year because:

1. Josh will be done with school in the fall so that means he will be working 2 jobs and hopefully he can become my sugar daddy

2. We are going to try to get pregnant this summer ( YIKES) and nonthing is more monumental than that step and I know it will change everything. I am so nervous.

3. We might actually get back to Austin to visit Joshy's family this year ( Hooray)

30!

2009-12-22T13:17:00.000-08:00

Josh turned 30 on December 12! Its crazy how old we are both getting. We had a fun time celebrating his big day. We went around to all of the places that give free stuff for your birthday:

1. Friday night we went to red robin (get a free burger)

Saturday ( his actual birthday) we went:

1. Krispy Kreme (free dozen glazed)
2. Joe's Bbq ( free sandwich, cake and drink)
3. Dave and Busters ( 20 dollar playing card free)

Then we met up with the family for dinner and went to the Tempe Town lakes holiday boat parade. When we were done with that we went over to the parents and my mom made home made cinnamon rolls for us. It was a great day, but it sure was enough to give us a food hangover.

Joshy- you will always be young to me. I love you more than anything in the world and feel so lucky to have you as my husband.

Penny for your thoughts

2009-12-09T07:49:00.000-08:00

So I was just thinking about a few things and thought I would post all my random thoughts, lucky you if you are the one reading this!

1. I love this time of year when it is so cold outside. The cold weather brings in a winter smell that reminds me of Christmas and I love the smell of Christmas!

2. I am so totally freaked out about having kids and being a mom. However, being a teacher and working with kids has made me a little less scared. Being around kids all day has shown me how sweet, silly, innocent, adoreable kids can be; I love that they get so excited over the simplest things. Yes I do have some students that have also shown me how rude and disrespectful kids can be, but I am focusing on the sweet ones.

3. I am loving our new house! I am so happy that we are at the stage where we could finally buy a house.

4. I hate moving and painting with a passion. No wonder people who paint houses charge so much, it is the worst chore.

5. I was so excited to put up my Christmas tree. I had to post pone it a few weeks because of the move, but Sunday we got the tree out of the garage and put it up. I was about to put the ornaments on when Josh plugged it in and the lights no longer work :( what a total bummer. So I still don't have my tree done yet and its only 16 days till Christmas.

6. Had a pregnancy scare this month and now I am in constant research mode about babies and pregnancy. I am the type of person who likes to be fully prepared and aware of whats going on. So although I am not planning on getting pregnant for a while, I have been picking out my doctor and hospital--yes I am crazy and I am starting to annoy myself for being so crazy.

I think that is enough random thoughts for now. Happy Holidays!

Black Friday Survival Guide

2009-11-30T10:50:00.000-08:00

I have been doing black friday for the past few years and I am so in LOVE with it. My mom and sister go with me every year and we score some great deals. If you want to join in on the fun this is what I recommend:

1. Put on a pair of running shoes- this serves 2 purposes, one is for comfort--because you will be on your feet for hours--and the other is for speed--if you want that deal you may need to do lots of speed walking.

2. Wear layers-the morning starts off freezing and you need some serious warm clothes, then at about 9 its warms up and you can start shedding layers. By 11 you can hang out in short sleeves.

3. Scout the ads out and make a plan and a schedule--THIS IS A MUST!

Have Fun!

Oh and this year for black friday Josh and I spent more than we ever have because we needed stuff for the house. We managed to get 2 TV's, a vacuum, a steam mop, sheets, down comforter, towels, bath mats and some clothes too. Thanks to my mom and sister for always making black friday so much fun!

Thoughts on Turning 25

2009-11-13T10:35:00.000-08:00

So I am all about birthdays- a day designated where people spoil you and make you feel special-what's not to love. However, the thought of turning 25 made me feel old ( even thought its not) and then I concluded this: I love where my life is at for being 25. I have my B.A. degree and a job that I adore, I am happily married to a husband who has a good job and will finish school this next year and we are moving into our first house. So I decided I feel ok about being 25. It's age 26 that scares me because that means I need to start having babies...yikes! I can't put off growing up forever. I had a fabulous birthday and I will post all about it when I stop being lazy and get the pictures loaded to my computer.

Thank You Bleach Wipes!

2009-11-06T06:39:00.000-08:00

The downside of working with kidos is there are germs everywhere! We have already had a few students at my school with the swine flu and kids are getting sick left and right with colds. Last year as a first year teacher I got sick constantly, but this year I have wisened up :). Thats right! I use bleach wipes everyday before I eat my lunch and afterschool. I wipe down the door handles, light switch, computer, desk....and so far I have steered clear of any sickness. So I will keep my fingers crossed that I can make to Christmas Break with no flu bugs. Thank you bleach wipes for saving me from the creepy kid germs! What is your trick to staying well during the winter?

Your Invited to my 25th Carnival Birthday Party

2009-10-25T12:26:00.000-07:00

Calling all my favorite girls to come celebrate me getting old.

When: Friday November 13th at 7:00pm

Where: My parents place

Theme: Carnival (but don't worry there will be no bearded laides there)

Please RSVP by commenting on the post or texting me. I will send out a text invite when it gets closer. Hope to see you all there!

October break

2009-10-19T15:30:00.000-07:00

Our first time at the beach together, it only took us 6.5 years to get there.

Ah..the perks of being a teacher. I had all last week off work and took a trip with Josh, Reina and my mom to San Diego. We kept busy and had a blast. We went to the swap meet, I just love cheap shopping, BalBoa park, beach and Disneyland--what a fantastic week!

Disneyland was decorated with Halloween decor and so much fun, we even got free skeleton face paintings--except for Josh. Haunted Mansion was our favorite ride because they change the whole thing to the Nightmare before christmas theme. Unfortuneatly story book was closed :( but Small World open and they added some Disney Characters in it, adoreable! While at Disneyland we ran into Wes and Farnz which was also a nice little suprise!

They had some fun plant at Balboa Park, we loved the huge leaf plants

So we stumbled upon Octoberfest while in Cali.

This is us on the boardwalk watching a buffalo wing eating contest

Parachute!

2009-09-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

The number one question I get when I tell people I am a P.E. is, " Do you do the parachute?" It seem to be everyone's favorite P.E. activity and it was mine too. So I just thought I would let everyone know that this week I'ver been doing parachute with my classes. When I tell my classes that they are doing parachute they start screaming and jumping up and down with excitement...not even exaggerating here. Who knew a parachute could be so magical!

A Few things I Love Right Now

2009-09-19T17:45:00.000-07:00

1. Skippy Natural Peanut butter- I swear I eat a tablespoon of this daily, its so yummy. And the good news is it is healthier than regular peanut butter but there is no need to stir it. Way to go Skippy!

2. The Hunger Games Novels- I was so addicted I read both of them in one week. They are a great time, but I warn you that you may not be able to put them down once you get started. And then once you finish them you will have to wait for the 3rd to come out and I am already anxious.

3. The Story Book Ride at Disneyland- I am going to Disneyland in a few weeks and looking forward to this ride. I wonder why no one ever talks about it. It is so cute. They have all these mini villages where the princess live. Like a mini Cinderella Castle and mini trees--which by the way are real. How could you not love it. If you have never been on this ride you should really give it a chance.

4. Winter time- I am counting down the days until Ocotober because life during the fall/winter is so much fun! I love the holidays, the weather and the time off work. Oh yes its a the best!

5. Pita Jungle Restaurant- I have never ordered anything I didn't like. It's so yummy and when you eat you feel like you are eating something healthy. Warning: it can leave you with bad breath because of the onion and garlic in most of the food, but it is worth. Just bring some gum for after the meal.

6. Haagan Dazs- I had a milkshake from there a couple of weeks ago. It was my first time...and it was love at first drink. I serioulsy have not had anything more delectable. I haven't had another one since but I think about all the time. Indulge yourself and by one, it will be the yummmiest minutes of your life.

off to utah for Candice's Wedding

2009-09-09T18:55:00.001-07:00

Last weekend the Miller family went back to our homeland--Utah--for my cousin's wedding. It was a pretty hectic weekend, but she looked so gorgeous and happy. Plus I had fun spending time with Devin ( which I don't get much time with him) and with my mom. The top picture is me as a bridemaid with my best friend/cousin Candice. You can't really tell in the picture but they built a false ceiling out of lights for the reception and it was so pretty!

I love the times I get to be with my big brother, it brings me back to our fun time when we were younger! Don't judge the picture to harshly, we were running on 4 hours of sleep and no breakfast and thats something Devin and I just don't do!

New Moon..getting anxious

2009-08-24T11:51:00.000-07:00

So I saw a new preview for the New Moon movie and I seriously got butterflies in my stomach because I am so excited for it! Yes, I know I am a total nerd. The preview had more scenes with Jacob, so if you are a Jacob fan you should check it out. If you are an Edward fan then your lame. Just kidding...sort of.

Thank you Kirkland Home Store

2009-08-16T16:06:00.000-07:00

The most fun thing about buying a house is I finally get to go shopping and pick out the decor--loves it! Went shopping with my mom and sister this weekend. When we went to Kirkland Home store it was love at first sight! Everything was on sale and that is my favorite, I am all about bargain shopping. I was able to buy a huge picture for our living room and one for the bathroom for 50% of the original price! I think I will be visiting that store weekly unitl I get the house...don't tell Josh :)

Back to Life at P.E. teacher

2009-08-13T06:25:00.000-07:00

Good bye summer, hello work. I've been back to work for 3 weeks and its going great so far. I am totally worn out and trying to get used to being a full time worker again. Summer definitely spoiled me. I felt like a teenager because I was able to sleep in every day. So I would wake up at 7:30 and then the day was free for me to do whatever I wanted, free from responsibility :) Could life get any better than that? Plus I was getting paid to be on summer and go to thy gym, go on vacation and go shopping. Oh how I loved you summer! But work is going to be great this year too, I love my job and I hope to have a successful school year. Now I am counting down till October--I get a week off and am going to Disneyland with the family!

This is the house!

2009-08-07T10:01:00.001-07:00

This is what our house will look like come November! Right now its just a slab of dirt. In a few weeks we get to go to the design center and pick out the flooring, cabinents and countertops and I can't wait.

We decided to take the plunge!

2009-08-06T11:45:00.000-07:00

Yes it's true we finally did it! No I am not pregnant, if thats what you are thinking ( do you know me at all) I am talking about the fact that Joshy and I bought our first house. We have been on the search for last few months. We put offers on houses but it just wasn't working out. My mom said we should check out new builds, even though they were a little higher than our price range the payments were still within our range. So we found our beauty in Skyline Ranch, translation-we are moving out to the boonies A.K.A queen creek. Our house will be done in November, Happy Holidays to us! We are really excited and I can't wait till we get to go to the design center and pick everything out. Josh and I are growing up...so maybe pregnancy will actually happen one day too!

Fireworks, Happy 4th

2009-07-13T13:27:00.000-07:00

This 4th of July the family went to Lake Arrowhead California. It was so fun to see Devin and Ruthann because I didn't see them all summer. The weather was nice and it was so pretty up there. We went to a parade, street fair and fireworks on the 4th, can't beat that!

No we are not drunk, it just looks like that way

We made puff paint shirts and I wish we would of got a close up because Devin's was really funny. Anyways I am so grateful to live here in America and have a life full of opportunity and freedom. God bless the USA!

Funk's Lingerie shower

2009-06-23T15:33:00.000-07:00

Saturday Night was Funk's Lingerie shower and it was a great time hanging with the girls! I remember when I was getting married one of the funnest things for me was having my Lingerie shower, I am still obsessed with lingerie and think it is the best! Anyways congrats Ashley!

Summer Update

2009-06-17T08:59:00.000-07:00

Summer has been fabulous! I wish it could last forever (beside the 100 degree wheather that is). I've done a few little vacations and today I am going to sun splash with Lisa--loves it!

Here is the update:

Mom, Dad, Reina and I went up to Utah for a few days to visit with family and friends. Mom and I went to do a session at the gorgeous Salt Lake Temple. After the session Reina and Shanna were meeting up with us to visit all the neat places around temle square...

Unfortuneately we got caught in the rain instead, so we did not get to tour temple square. Rain seems to follow me on all my vacations this summer!

The first week in June the family went to flagstaff to escape the heat and enjoy the cool summer air.

Joshy and I went to Flagstaff the last weekend in may. We were so excited to be in cool wheather and do some hiking and picnicking but it rained while we were there so...

We did manage to get outside when the rain subsided for a bit and it felt good!

We had some fun in our HUGE bathtub, you could swim in this thing!

and we did some chillin inside

We still had a good time just being together

Mom turned 50! This was last month but I am little behind on blogging. So this is the big year for birthdays--mom turned 50, I will turn 25 and Josh will turn 30--yikes! For mom's birthday we had a hawaiin party with the fam. I love you mom and I think you are just as adoreable as ever!

Schools out for Summer!!!!!!

2009-05-22T09:24:00.000-07:00

Today is my last day! Hooray I made it through my first year of teaching. It went alot more smoothly than I expected. I heard so many 1st year horror stories, but i really enjoyed my first year. I learned lots and hopefully I will be a better teacher next year. For those of you that don't know AZ cut thousands of teachers for next year. Districts were cutting 1st year and 2nd year teachers. I just have to say that I am so blessed to have a job next year and I feel so gratefull. I really love teaching P.E. and I thank Heavenly Father every day for my job. Now is the fun part of teaching--Summer! Time to sleep in and chill out, its gonna be good!

Mothers Day--What the ...

2009-05-22T09:17:00.000-07:00

So Josh was going to take his mom to Disneyland for Mothers day this year. He planned it all out last year and he and his mom were both so excited--she lives in Texas so they only get to see eachother about once a year. She made the long treck from home to visit ( 16 hour drive-Yikes) us on Wednesday. they were planning on taking off on Friday for Disneyland. Well this is where the story gets a little crazy. Thursday Josh ended up leaving work early to go the Dentist and he had to get a root canal and crown. The whole side of his face was swollen ( i tried to get a picture for the bog but he refused it) so he was one pain killers and anti biatics. Then Friday morning his mom woke up with the flu. Needless to say they didn't make it to Disneyland. Instead they laid in bed together dozing off and watching tv. I guess Disneyland wasn't meant to be, but they still had so much fun just being together. thanks for visisting mom and come again soon we love to see you!

Easter

2009-04-26T19:13:00.001-07:00

Easter was wonderful this year. My dad's parents come in town from Utah so I got to spend some time with the grandparents and I just love em to pieces! On Friday we went to the Easter Pagent and it was really great because I haven't gone since I was in high school. Then on Saturday we hung out at Devin's and played games, did an Easter basket exchange and my mom and dad hid eggs for all us to do an Easter Egg hunt--I love holidays with the family!

We made easter chocolates with grammy. We used to to that every year with her when we lived in Utah.

Cabin Trip with my BFF

2009-04-12T09:10:00.000-07:00

2 weeks ago we went up to my Grandparents cabin with Lisa and Brian. We had such a fun time that we are going to go again at the end of April.

We made a fire and cooked hot dogs and smore--those are two of Joshy's favorite foods.

We went quading around the property and the scenery was gorgeous!

We went hiking. Lisa kicked everyones butt on the hike, she was in the lead the whole time!

Celebrate #3

2009-03-31T20:12:00.001-07:00

So we were able to get away during spring break to celebrate our 3rd year anniversary. We wanted to go somewhere in AZ, but it was way cheaper to go to Laughlin ( again). It may be a little white trash, but I have to say that I am in love with that place! Joshy and I had a perfect time being together. He surprised me with a pedicure appointment, got me a gift card to Bath and body and took me shopping there and also took me to get the Twilight movie. He spoiled me and I had a wonderful weekend. Don't worry I definitely spoiled him too...

get lucky!

2009-03-19T16:13:00.000-07:00

For Saint Patty's day this year we had a little family party at the parents. We played some silly games, ate yummy food and decorated cookies. I also got lucky and made 5 dollars off one of the games (thanks mom)

3 years of Lovin

2009-03-08T15:43:00.000-07:00

March 9 is our 3 year anniveray! We are hoping to get out of town over spring break and celebrate. But we decided to watch our wedding video and finally eat (one bite) of our wedding cake. Yes I know you are supposed to eat the cake for your first year anniversary but we forgot...and our second year we forgot so here we are for our 3rd year and we remembered. And it didn't taste bad.

Lets have our cake and eat it too (hope its not freezer burnt)....

so I don't think Josh would agree with me that the cake tasted ok because he looks like he might puke in this picure...

Toasting to our 3 wonderful years of marriage. May we always be this happy and in love!

Valentines--Feel the love!

2009-02-17T19:24:00.001-08:00

Valentines was perfect this year! Josh and I both had Monday off ( thank you American presidents for that one) so we decided to go out of town for Valentines. Our destination: Laughlin Nevada, which is a closer, way cheaper, old person version of Las Vegas but we love it! We did lots of walking along the river because the weather was fantastic, went shopping, ate lots of food and just had a blast spending the weekend together. On Valentines Joshy bought mugs and paint for us to decorate mugs for eachother, I thought that ideas was adoreable. Then we got dressed up and went out for a four course meal at one of the casino restaurants and it was really yummy. Here are a few pics from our trip...

Monski got Hitched!

2009-02-04T09:07:00.001-08:00

Monki's wedding--what a gorgeous bride she is!

Her bridal Shower. Congrats girl, I hope life as a newly wed is treating you good. I love you!

Historic Home Tour

2009-02-04T08:55:00.000-08:00

2 weeks ago my mom, grandma and sister went on the historic home tour in Mesa. It was such a fun time! The houses we saw were so adoreable and its always a good time when you have a girls day. Seeing all the houses made me want to buy a house so bad...I can't wait to finally have a house of my very own. However, I don't think it will be quite as cute as the historic houses were.

Update on Girls Night.

2009-02-03T09:31:00.000-08:00

So I have been sick the last couple of days so I don't want to do girls night on Saturday. I will plan one later this month. Sorry to bail, but girls night will happen soon enough!

Valentines Girls Night?

2009-01-21T09:30:00.000-08:00

So I was thinking it could be fun to do a girls night the weekend before Valentines day. We could do another sexy one--learn a new strip dance, talk about some hot gift ideas to get the hubby and hang out--or we could do just a regular old girl night. Let me know what you gals would prefer. I want to do it Sat Feb 7th at my place ( if we do the sexy one we can take turns dancing on my pole). Please let me know as soon as you can and then I will get it all planned. I love hanging with my girls!

Christmas

2009-01-10T07:53:00.001-08:00

Our family does a Christmas Eve Celebration every year. We started by going out to eat some yummy mexican food. Reina and I wanted to get everyone ugly sweaters to wear for Christmas eve but when we went to the thrift store they were all cleaned out. So we bought these 3 dollar sweatshirts and puff painted them--yes we love to do ridiculous things! Here is the family with our gorgeous sweatshirts. After lunch we did the real white elephant game, told some Christmas stories and then Devin and Ruthann opened their gifts. To end the night we watched a christmas movie. It was a perfect night!

Every Christmas morning my mom takes a picture of the kids before we open gifs. Yes we alway look a little zombie like in the picture.

Joshy and I Christmas morning after getting ready.

Christmas night Joshy and I go home and open our gifts from eachother. I asked for a travel pillow for Christmas because I like to put it between by knees when I sleep. And my sweet husband got me the pillow and made me a barbie pillow case ( with my moms help of coure). Its so cute and comfy. He also got me lots of other good stuff--he always spoils me every year and he never sticks to the budget ( naughty). But I am the one that reapes the benefits so I gess thats ok.

Christmas is my favorite time of year and I am sad that is gone. I got 2 weeks off of work and so did most of my family so we got to hang out lots. I would say my Christmas season was fabulous!

Running Partner?

2009-01-06T06:23:00.000-08:00

So I have decided to get back into running. However, I really would love a partner or group to run with. I am going to do runs every Saturday morning at 8:30 starting Jan 17. If you are interested in joining me just let me know and I will set up a meeting place that works for everyone. I am going to start with 3 miles ( right now I can only run 1 so the 3 miles might be some walking and some running) and I run slow usually 12 minute miles. I am training so I can run the whiskey row half marathon in Prescott on May 2. So if you decide to be my running mate you could also do the half marathon with me if you want.

Josh turns 29

2008-12-31T17:33:00.000-08:00

There is the birthday boy! My mom made him a hot dog cake, because hot dogs are his favorite ( and bacon, yes, he's a real health freak!)

For his party we went got 6 different value menu chicken sandwiches and tried a piece of each and rated them. The verdict..go for church's chicken sandwich it was the winner, Wendys came in second ( but it wasn't spicy) and last place is Jack n the Box. We had a good time but all that mayonaise they put on the chicken sandwiches is disgusting--no wonder I never order them--I would recomend getting it without mayo. Here is a picture of us stuffing our faces.

Flat tire=a clean house

2008-12-17T08:47:00.000-08:00

So Josh is always telling me that he wants to teach me how to change a flat tire in case of an emergency. But I kept putting it off, I mean isn't the point of having a husband around to do things like that? Well yesterday morning on my way to work I got a flat tire, luckily I was only about 3/4 a mile from my house. Unfortunately Josh left to work early and was already gone...CRAP! So I parked the car by the mailboxes and walked home. I had to call in a sub for work. The good news is I got lots of cleaning done that I've been needing to do and I got all of my Christmas gifts wrapped. The bad news--besides missing work--was after Josh got off work I had to stand in the rain as Josh explained how to change a flat tire (But he still changed it for me! ) I love him!

Poinsettias and Parties

2008-12-09T05:14:00.000-08:00

This weekend the family went to the poinsettia festival. It was free to get in; they had all different types and sizes of poinsettias. Then they took us on a little trackter ride to their poinsettia green house. It was a lot of fun and we all bought some little flowers. The festival inspired mom to go get a real Christmas tree--loves it--so after the festival we went to home depot and got a tree. It smells so yummy!

That night we went to my work Christmas party. They had a photo booth that they made everyone go in and get a picture, so here it is...

I gave my heart to last Christmas

2008-12-04T05:22:00.001-08:00

Last Christmas was a total blast. The whole family went to Disney World for 8 days! And then we came home Dec 20th and had Christmas a few days later. I must say that I think Christmas 2007 takes the cake!

Thanks for Black Friday

2008-12-02T17:20:00.002-08:00

Thanksgiving was a good time. We went up to the grandparents cabin for our foodfest. We were supposed to have a cookie contest--which Reina and I really did not want to do--but we did it to be nice. So we made a huge cookie pie, which was actually super yummy if I do say so myself. It may have won a place in the contest, except when we got to the cabin there was no contest after all ( How annoying). Now the best part of Thanksgiving is Black Friday. Mom, Reina and I go every year. The top pic is of us at 3am--yes you saw that right--at Khols. It may be really early and lots of standing in line, but it is so worth it in the end. I got a down comforter for 35 bucks, some ulta eyeliner for a buck and some cocktail dresses for 2 dollars! I also got some stuff for Joshy but I can't disclose those items at this time. Anyways I would reccommend trying out Black Friday cause its the best!!!

Midnight Show

2008-11-25T14:56:00.001-08:00

So Reina and I went to the Twilight Midnight showing and it was a total blast! We made shirts for the occasion--yes we are nerds. We both love Jacob, so Reina made a shirt that said JB on the front and Love on the back. Unfortunately you can't see it because she did black letters on a black shirt; she regrets to this day. And for me, since Jacob isn't a huge character in Twilight, I gave a shout out to Carlisle. I do think he is really great and I love him. I mean, I love Edward too, but that would betray my love for Jacob if I made an Edward shirt. Ok, enough of my ridiculous banter...the movie was great( of course the book is better, but it always is). In fact, after I saw the movie, I had a craving to see it again. So josh took me on Saturday. Reina also saw it again on Sat. too. And I have to confess...I want to see it again. I know its a little crazy but something about Twilight is additing, first the books and now this. If you haven't seen the movie you should check it out.

Birthday Party

2008-11-21T21:46:00.000-08:00

My cowgirl party was a blast! Thanks to all my girls who came, I always love to see my girlfriends! We decorated cowgirl hats--they were so gorgeous I think we could start selling them at a boutique ( see the top pic). And look at this adorable cake devin and ruthann gave me--it matches the country theme of the party, they always give the most thoughtful gifts. I had a great time, but next time I think we need some line dancing.

Tagged by Jeans

2008-11-16T16:04:00.001-08:00

So Jeannie tagged me! For the tag you have to go into your 5th picture folder and pick the 5th picture. This pic of us is from our trip to Big Bear last October. This is at their little zoo. I loved this vaca!

Happy Birthday to me!

2008-11-11T10:55:00.000-08:00

So I had a fabulous birthday! It all started when I arrived home from work and my door was decorated with balloons and gift, as you can see from the picture above. My mom and sister came to do that while I was at work, that's why they are my favorite! Then Joshy and I went up to Payson to spend the weekend together. We went for a hike and man, are we out of shape! P.S. my goal is to hike lots this winter if anyone wants to join me. Then we went out to a yummy lunch. When we got back to the cabin Josh had all these fun, cheesy activities planned. We made shirts together, he called it arts and crafts time ( see picture above). Then he gave me a pedicure and painted my toe nails. Which was so thoughtful, but I definitely don't think he should go pro anytime soon. After that he gave me my presents and had a little birthday cake which was the cutest! That night we watched a barbie movie--yes its true I love barbie still! We had so much fun together just being silly all weekend. I have the best husbee ever! Thanks Joshy! On Sunday we went over to the parents and they gave me gifts and spoiled me too, I am one lucky girl. And this saturday is my birthday party. For those of you who can't tell I am so in LOVE with my birthday!

Halloween H2O

2008-11-05T18:02:00.000-08:00

This halloween was a pretty good time. The picture with Josh and I as the banana and french maid is from Jenny's party. I kept saying Josh should dress up as a butler to match me, or at least a candlestick, but he really wanted to buy the banana costume instead.

On the weekend of Halloween, my family went up to my grandparents cabin in payson. We did a little party and we decided to have everyone dress up with a highschool theme. Mom and Dad are coaches, Ruthann is a track star, Devin is a Prom king, I am a gothic chick, Reina is the preppy smarty pants and Josh is a super creepy faculty member. We had a fun time making carmel apples and haging out!

Calling All Cowgirls

2008-11-02T18:38:00.001-08:00

Elisha is having her 24th Birthday party!
Put on you boots, cause we are kickin it country
style.
When: Nov 15 at 7pm
Place: Parents
Who: All my girlfriends
Please Rsvp on the blog or text me!

Yeehaw!