Day 8

Day 8 is supposed to be a picture that makes me angry/sad.  I didn't want to post one because what makes me beyond angry and extremely upset is abuse to animals.  There are numerous sites out there that if you really want to see a picture I'm sure you can google it and find info.  But the commericals they play that show animals that don't have control who their owners are, they are defenseless yet they are the most abused by mean terrible people.  This topic makes me sick, this goes from anything to Barnum and Bailey, which abuse their animals to extremes.  Please, please do not go to the circus.  You are supporting people that beat elephants and torture them to extremes.  I can post a link, but I almost cried when I was watching and had to turn it off.  So there you have it, I am an animal activist.  Ask Evan, I'm all about wanting more dogs.  I think they are the most percious animals and are always happy to see you and are extremely smart, despite us thinking they are dumb 99% of the time.  Anyway, for such a sad blog enjoy a puppy picture of Alta!

Day 7

So just as a clarification, Evan covered Day 6 blog because I was swamped at work.  Today, I am doing Day 7.  We like to keep people on their toes.  Day 7 is a photo that makes you happy, I have two because the first one literally made me laugh when I saw it, and the second picture are the people that are nearest and dearest to me, and that was the best day ever of my entire life. :) 

Day 6

Day 6 is twenty of my favorite things. Family, friends, and dogs are all obvious ones so I’m not going to waste the numbers with things you already know.


1.) Skiing- There is really no way to explain what a day on the slopes means to Rach and I. So relaxing, so much fun, and such a good exercise so you feel great the rest of the day.

2.) Traveling- Trips are always so much fun, and i love looking at the pictures and being able to say I’ve done that or I’ve seen that.

3.) LA Dodgers- They are the best team in the world so get over it.

4.) Utah- It's one of the best kept secrets if you are down with the outdoors.

5.) Jackets- You can never have enough of them, the more pockets and gadgets the better.

6.) Backpacks- Also can never have enough, their is one for every occasion.

7.) Man vs. Wild- Best show on television, if you disagree Bear will fight you.

8.) Hiking- being out in the wilderness is always nice and especially if the dogs can join.

9.) The Blog Lost Angeles- Read it and make it one of your 20.

10.) People falling over- Nothing is more funny. Fall in front of me and i will laugh at you. Possibly point.

11.) Will Farrell- I dare you to tell me he isn't the funniest man to ever live

12.) Quiznos- I hope someone finds a sewer rat in Jimmy Johns so they will close and stop buying out al the Quiznos in the valley.

13.) Pepsi- Coke is for people who have no goals in life

14.) Video games- If you don't like them you are clearly just not good at them.

15) All sports- They are so great you can bet on them, it gives you an excuse to get drunk, you can always bring it up when you are around someone you have nothing else to talk about.

16.) Letting my dogs lick my armpits, and the bed sheets were my armpits have been. This is in Rachel’s top 20 as well

17.) Letting out a silent fart in bed, and waiting for Rachel to get in. The suspense almost makes me blow it every time.

18.) Drinks- if you ever see me i will have a drink in my hand. It gives me something to do with my hands if I’m in an uncomfortable situation, so i always stay prepared.

19.) BBQ- It's so much manlier to say i like barbeque then if i told you im a salad guy.

20.) People- The guy trying to get around you on the one way road because you’re going 35 in a 40. The guy who picks his nose and thinks nobody can see him. The girls singing at the top of her lungs when they are alone in the car. The guy who gives me the double flip off when he finally gets around me on the 40 MPH road. The guy who yells at the hockey game like he thinks they can hear him, when even if they could they wouldn’t give a shit. The drunk girls in their mini skirts at the bar thinking they look so good "What if your mom walked in and saw you like this?".

Day, 3, 4, and 5

Yes yes, I am behind.  But I don't even look at a computer during the weekend.  People that are Facebook 24/7, and the Internet during the weekend not saying being on the Internet for a couple of hours is bad, I'm saying the people that are on ALL THE TIME.....hate saying this but sad.  It's the weekend, go out and do something, detach yourself from your phone.  That goes for vacations too, shouldn't you be enjoying your vacation rather then facebooking?  Enjoy the people you're with.  Evan and I had our phones off for our entire honeymoon because that's the point.  You are alone with that person and only that person, not the rest of the world.  Sorry, getting off my soap box now but I have to hope that there are people out there that agree with me on this?

Anywho, Day 3 Favorite Television Program:  This has been a recent change since it's a brand new show but it's

BEST SHOW EVER....that's all the explanation it needs.

Day 4: Favorite book:  I just barely finished the first and second and yes all the talk is worth to listen to,

I'm not even going to talk what the book, and the trilogy is about.  Just go read it.  Seriously.

Day 5: Favorite quote:  This is from my Dad and honestly it's the most true quote, well quotes.

Here is something to live by:

"Life isn't fair, get over it"
"If you aren't bleeding, you shouldn't be crying"



Other then that, I got a free treadmill from some very dear friends of my parents and of Evan and myself.  It was such a surprise and blessing to get a phone call from my Mom saying they wanted to get rid of it and wanted to give it to us.  We called immediately and went and picked it up and now I'm able to run every morning before work rather then driving 20 minutes to the gym and back.  It's been super great, minus our dogs trying to attack it.  Sorry Evan for the early morning garage sound!!



Day 2 Favorite Movie

My ultimate favorite movie of all time is, An Affair to Remember.  I love this movie so much that I only watch it when I'm alone.  I don't like people talking through it, or asking me questions even though I have the whole movie memorized.  It's just one of those things.  When you're having a bad day, watch this movie and the day gets better. Also, this movie is a classic.  It's referenced in Sleepless in Seattle and who knows how many other movies, plus it has Cary Grant.  Sorry other movies, you can't beat this.

30 Days of Fun Facts

I saw this posting a friend from school did, and it was a month long post everyday on fun facts about her.  So I decided to play the game as well.  Enjoy!

So Day 1 Favorite Song.

Well this song used to be in my top 5 but since it was the first song Evan and I danced to when we were married, it is "Then" by Brad Paisley, if you don't know the song the lyrics are below!

I remember, trying not to stare the night that I first met you

You had me mezmorized
And three weeks later, in the front porch light
taking forty-five minutes to kiss goodnight
I hadn't told you yet
but I thought I loved you then

And now you're my whole life

now you're my whole world
I just can't believe the way I feel about you, girl
Like a river meets the sea,
stronger than it's ever been.
We've come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then

And i remember, taking you back to right where I first met you,
You were so surprised
There were people around, but I didn't care
Got down on one knee right there once again,I thought I loved you then

I could just see you, with a baby on the way

And I could just see you, when your hair is turning gray
What I can't see is how I'm ever gonna love you more
But I've said that before



Favorite song, makes me cry every time yes I'm a softy. 

Life as of late

I've been getting complaints that we haven't been updating our blog.  Well, nothing exciting has happened so that's probably the main reason. 
Last Sunday we celebrated Evan's birthday at his parents house and he got some super cool stuff.  If no one knows Evan very well, he is a jacket and back pack whore.  I mean that in the most loving way possible.  The kid LOVES backpacks.  And he is hilarious to shop with when looking for a new one.  He tries them on and asks how it looks.  Well my typical response is, it looks like a backpack?  How are you supposed to answer that?  So he got a new ski backpack that has a camelpack in it and he is super excited.  He also got a couple new shirts, thank you Kerry and Sharon.  They fit him like a glove.  And a mug, even though he doesn't drink coffee, it's cool though!  Some new pants, Tele Scarpa boots, and some saw horses.  It's so funny that when we moved into our house we literally had nothing.  It was beyond pathetic.  We had our drapes held together with a roller brush.  And now we have furniture and are getting things that we will use in the future, it's so crazy how almost a year of marriage everything will change.  And of course change for the better.
Last Saturday I had a reunion with a ton of my good friends from college up at Utah State.  It was so great to see everyone and laugh about all the stupid stuff we used to do and the late nights and amazed how all of us are still alive.  Thank you Mom for being understanding during those years.  Utah State was the definition of college town.  Everything was within a 5 minute drive and you could walk to campus from where you lived and you knew a big chunk of campus.  It really was a great experience and I hope my future, way down the road, kids will be able to experience that.  Switz and I however really did miss Kiera.  The third amigo.  But I hope you are having a blast in Key West :)
Other then that, we both are looking forward to Thanksgiving when my grandparents and sister come into town.  Haven't seen my grandparents in almost a year and it was complete last minute that they decided to come.  Extremely excited, and Courtney we rarely get to see her with her busy schedule of becoming an amazing doctor. 
Hopefully in the next month we finish the shower, it's only taken a year!  It's amazing when you are completely unexperienced the amount of money you don't realize something will cost.  Hopefully it turns out great, because as of right now just having the floor tiled and it being 3 times the size it was it looks awesome.  Thank you Mom and Dad a million times over for all the hours you have helped.  Well basically just my Dad and Evan had actually put the shower together.  I entertain my Mom will movies I find, and skinny cows.  I make dinner too, that's helping right?

Overall it's been a wonderful month and we both can't wait for ski season to start, down to a month left as of today.  Hope everyone else is having a great month.

Happy 25th!

It's Evan's birthday.  Well, it's been his birthday all week.  I personally think birthdays are a HUGE deal so this being the first year we are married and it's his first married birthday celebration I decided to make it extra special and start new traditions.  We took a surprise trip that I kept a secret for almost 2 months, with the help of my parents ordering everything in private.  That was a just because trip that just happened to be before his birthday. Then there is the birthday week.  I left little presents for him throughout the week so he could have little treats or buy himself lunch for the whole week.  It was a nice build up to today!  Saturday we had all our friends over for a birthday party, thanks everyone for coming we love you all!  And last night he got his presents, because let's be honest Evan is pretty convincing when it comes to getting his way.  And he really really wanted his birthday presents :)  Anywho, Evan is the most generous, caring person.  He never has a bad word to say about anyone and always stands up for his loved ones not matter the circumstances.  I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband that makes me laugh everyday.  Whether it be gross or funny, we are always laughing and goofing off and I couldn't ask for anything more.  This year has been wonderful and I have seen a whole new side of Evan that I didn't know before we were married and everyday is better and better.  I can't wait for all the years ahead and all the birthdays we get to celebrate together!  Happy birthday bubs love you to pieces!.

Hiking, one of his favorite things to do.

With our little baby!

Vegas, Evan..well being Evan :)

All the Howards

Lake Powell 2009 with his bff Jeramie

One of the very first times we hung out.

He is number one in my book!!!

Evan's Birthday Week

In case no one took note of this, this week is Evan's birthday week!  So please be sure to make it extra special for him because we are sure having a blast at our house.  Love ya Ev, Happy Birthday week!!