What an Amazing Get-A-Way!

Matt and I just celebrated our 4-year Anniversary on the 24th and we had a blast! It's hard to believe we've been married for over 4 years now! I can't imagine being married to more amazing man then Matt! He is the kindest, most sincere, most silly man I know and I am so grateful he is a part of my life! He makes it a point to make me smile and giggle every day and I love his guts!!

To start off our get-a-way we stopped by Red Robin where we had our very first date back in August 2005. What a fun little place to grab a bite to eat and it doesn't hurt that the food is pretty stinkin amazing!

Yummy Strawberry Lemonade!! So good!

After lunch Matt gave me my anniversary present...a shopping spree!! He completely spoiled me and I went all out! So much fun!

Next we drove up to Logan to stay at the Anniversary Inn. We first stopped by the Logan Temple and I couldn't believe how huge and breathtaking it was! It was my first time seeing the Temple in person (that I can remember) and it was amazing!!

The next day we stopped by Rubio's for lunch which has turned into an anniversary tradition for us!

Our last activity of the get-a-way included surprising Matt with his anniversary present a "Discovery Flight" with Leading Edge Aviation (they are so super nice, I definitely recommend them!) The flight was awesome! The instructor had Matt in the pilots seat and even let him take over the controls! We flew around Salt Lake Valley for about 30-45 mins and it was AMAZING! Matt has always wanted to fly and I know having the opportunity to fly the plane was something he could have never imagined. I know he had a blast!

Look at that grin, too cute!

Matt in the pilot's seat!!

I sat in the backseat and was a tad bit nervous but it was such an incredible experience!

Matt doing his pilot thing! Watching him take over the controls was pretty stinkin cool!

Breathtaking view of down-town Salt Lake City

A little video of Matt piloting the plane (with no sound, sorry!)...

What an AMAZING anniversary! It was more then I could have ever expected!! I can't believe how lucky I am every day I get to wake up next to my hubby and know that I get to spend an eternity with him!! XOXO

Lil' Coop!

So I decided that if Matt and I ever get a puppy I want to name him Cooper! My ideal dog (though not Matt's) would be a miniature Yorkie since I think they are the cutest little dogs ever!! Well unfortunately with our town home we aren't able to get a puppy anytime soon, so I decided to draw one instead. Here's my lil' Coop guy...

The Pure Love of Christ...

I've recently set my homepage to lds.org. I've really enjoyed being able to see the photo of the Savior first thing in the morning! It's always a nice way to start my day and it brings such peace amongst a sometimes hectic life. One feature I have come to love on the website is the short video clips "Mormon Messages" that are updated each week.

Tonight as dinner was cooking and Matt was catching up with his brother I took a couple of minutes and watched the latest video clip "Charity:An Example of Believers". What a heart-touching clip that really got to me. If you have a couple of minutes take the time to watch the below clip. In a world full of "always-wanting-more" and a "look-at-me" philosophy it's nice to know some people are willing to do whatever they can to make others feel loved!

What a Sweet Day!

So I love Valentine's Day! I love spoiling my hubby and bringing flowers to my mom and making yummy heart-shaped sugar cookies, what could be better then that?! I think it's fun we can set a side one day a year to go all out and it's a fun excuse to be a little silly too!


I decided to give Matt a "heart-attack". He had to work 9-4pm so while he was busy at work I cut out about 50 hearts and stuck them all over our room and I think he was pretty surprised! Before he left to work we exchanged little Valentine's Day presents. I got Matt a couple of "news-boy" hats (his and my favorite), some black suspenders, and a new belt. Matt got me a bunch of art supplies and he wrote me a very heart-felt letter (which he has never done, btw) and it was very touching! What an amazing man!!

Once Matt got home he made us dinner and he went all out! Matt is an amazing cook and he definitely pulled out all the stops!

What a sexy chef!

What a little goober!

We had tortellini with a sun-dried tomato alfredo sauce with sauteed mushrooms and thinly sliced beef, fresh cooked asparagus (which was AMAZING!!), and a home-made garlic cheese roll...Matt completely out did himself!

Me and my Valentine!

XOXO

I made some yummy sugar cookies the night before and I think I ate about 10!! I made some for my mom, some for a co-worker, some for my primary class, and of course some for Matt and myself. They were so good and plus you have to eat a lot of sugar on Valentine's Day...I think it's a rule or something.


After the insanely good dinner Matt surprised me with this completely amazing and delicious cheesecake...I think we had this whole thing down in a minute flat!

Gotta love the Government...(well sorta)

So I am so stinkin excited! We just found out that thanks in large part to the $moo-lah$ we're getting back from our taxes this year Matt and I will be able indulge ourselves a little for our anniverary!! Every year we've been able to spend out anniversary somewhere fun (At the Little American in SLC, the Anniversary Inn at fifth south, Brighton Resort) and this year we were pretty bummed out because we weren't able to go. Well we just filed out taxes and as fate would have it we'll get enough money back to go somewhere fun this year and even put a little away. As you can probably guess as soon as I found out we could indulge a little I booked us a night's stay at the Anniversary Inn in Logan and I can't wait! It's gonna be a blast!! (Quite literally since our themed room is "Lost in Space"). Less then two weeks now, I can't wait!

I just can't help it!

So whether I like it or not (which by the way I DO!) I am helplessly addicted to LOST! I don't know what it is about this show but I love it and after an incredibly long and painful hiatus it's finally back!

I watched the first episode of the final season last week and it was so good! Ok I admit I really have no idea what's going on (even though I've seen every episode) but I think that is besides the point. There are far too many questions to get answered but that's ok. It's the thrill of the journey to me, not the destination.

Anyways I am super excited because it's on tonight and I can't wait! Bring on the munchies, my pjs, my comfy bed, and a brand-spaken new episode of LOST and I am set! Life just can't get any better!

Reason to Smile!

Amidst all the crazy things we have going on in our life (work, school, callings, bills, etc…) it’s always nice to have something to look forward too. For me it’s two upcoming vacations that put a smile on my face!

First Matt and I have the opportunity to head out to Moab for our annual Moab Madness Trip (March 5^th-7^th) and I can’t wait!! It’s been two years since Matt has been able to come with me because of conflicting work schedules and I am ecstatic! Going to Moab with my family for our Olson Family Reunion is definitely one of the highlights of my year. We go hiking, swimming, eat a ton of food, and just relax. My aunt and uncle own the Comfort Suites down there so we definitely get spoiled. It should be a very fun (and much needed) weekend!

About a month after that Matt and I are heading back down to California for 5 days of pure amazingness! I’m not entirely sure what Mom and Dad have planned up their sleeves for us but I know we’re gonna have a blast! (Plus I’ve heard rumors of a possible trip to Disneyland…now that’s a vacation!) Plus we’re going to be out there for Easter which will be a new experience for Matt and I...I can’t wait! Just seeing the DeGriselles family again (and my stinkin cute niece and nephew) will be amazing!