update

OK, it's already been a week since I posted anything. Nothing too new or exciting is happening around our place, but I just thought I'd update everyone on what's going on with us.

Since January, Kris has been working as the office manager over at 7 Brothers Moving Company in Spanish Fork. He works really well with people and is very good at his job. He also started back to school last semester and is attending UVU. He is working on generals right now, but is very interested in nursing and plans on applying to the program within the next few semesters.

I am working as a sales rep. for Backyard Adventures in Orem and Draper...I switch back and forth between the two locations about every other day. I have been there for almost 2 1/2 years now and I really enjoy it. I am also going to UVU and trying to figure out what I want to major in. I have some pretty good ideas, but I've already switched my major so many times, that I will just keep that information to myself for now ;)

Other than school and work, we really enjoy playing games with our friends (come over if you want to play any games with us b/c we are up for it almost any time!!). And our latest pastime has been reading the Harry Potter books, but we are taking a break from that to read the Inheritance books (Eragon, Eldest, & Brisingr) because the new one just came out (FINALLY!!). Kris is actually doing most of the reading while I listen. I really do try to stay awake, but no matter how interesting it is, his voice soothes me to sleep! So, I stay awake by doing some homework (which in this instance consists of painting or drawing for my watercolor class) so that I still get to listen. And it works out well.

I lied, one really exciting thing has actually happened! It has been really nice to see my sister, Jessica, more often. She moved up here with her husband, Andy, and their cute little Luke! I seriously have the most adorable nephew in the world!! And now I have more family nearby. YAY!

vote for a blender

So, I really want to get a new blender and I have heard good things about both Vita-Mix and Blendtec. Please vote (to the left) and let me know your opinion on the matter. Thanks!!

Vita-Mix:

Blendtec:

happy birthday kris!!

I know this is a week late...but HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRIS!! There are countless reasons of why I love and adore him, but here are 29 (in no particular order):

1. He loves God
2. He loves me
3. He is so caring and compassionate
4. He gives great advice
5. He is so laid back
6. He is the most handsome man I've ever laid eyes on
7. He sings to me
8. He is so smart
9. He is not afraid to express his emotions
10. He makes me feel beautiful
11. He is such a good example to me
12. He makes me happy when skies are grey (and when they're not)
13. He is such a hard worker
14. He reads to me even though I fall asleep
15. He re-reads the same pages over and over to me because I fall asleep
16. He is patiently teaching me to rock-climb
17. He takes care of me when I'm sick (and when I'm not)
18. He eats what I cook even when he doesn't like it
19. He helps me decide which shoes look best with my outfit
20. He listens to my long stories without complaint
21. He is so strong
22. He reaches things from the tall cupboards, even though I have a step ladder
23. He takes me out on dates regularly
24. He puts up with my pranks
25. He always helps out around the house
26. He makes me feel special
27. He knows how to have fun
28. He is always there for me
29. He is my favorite

second anniversary

We had the most amazing second anniversary. I can't believe that we've already been married for 2 years!! It has just gone by way to fast. To celebrate, we took a 3-day trip down to Arches National Park. I've never been there before, and we've been dying to go camping for the past 2 years and hadn't done it yet. So when I was able to have 3 days of work off (which is rare) it was perfect timing.

wedding pictures

We were married on August 25, 2006. Below are some pictures of our special day. Note the one where I smash cake into Kris' face. SO FUNNY! I love him.

our story begins

After serving a mission, Kris came down to California to sell pest control door to door. No…he didn’t knock at my door trying to sell it to me. We actually met at a Single's Branch BBQ in April '05, and hit it off perfectly. After the selling season was over, Kris moved back to his home-town in Provo, but after four months of being apart, I packed my bags and moved up here to be with him. These are some of the "engagement photos" we took in November '05 (before we were officially engaged).