New Year's Eve 2015

We went big for NYE '15. We decided we wanted to do something special that we haven't done before, so three weeks in advance, we made reservations for The Roof Restaurant on top of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. This place is a total cliche for dating couples, especially during the holidays. It's known as the "engagement spot" where everyone goes to propose to their girlfriends. The night we...

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Recipe: The Best Chili

This is hands down the best chili recipe I've come across. I've made it for two different work parties now (the second as a result of bringing it for the first and demands for me to make it again). I'm definitely keeping this in my recipe books because it's the best! I usually add a lot more chili powder and get the cans of diced tomatoes with hot chilis to spice it up a bit. Enjoy! From CookingClassy.com,...

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Recipe: Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip

I made this for our Christmas party and have made it twice since then since Brian loves it so much. It's super yummy and perfect for the holiday season! From FoodFolksandFun.com INGREDIENTS 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup powdered sugar, sifted 3 Tablespoons molasses 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon dash nutmeg 4 oz Cool Whip (or 1½ cups...

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Christmas 2015

Merry Christmas, everyone!! We had an awesome holiday week! It was so eventful! We got to spend a lot of time with Kevin, Amanda, & the kids which was definitely the highlight of the week! On Christmas Eve, we went to the mall with Kirk and Lindy, Kevin & Amanda, and the kids. One of Jaxton and Khloe's favorite things to do is to convince Grandma Lindy to do her shopping at the mall so they...

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It Was the Week Before Christmas...

The last full work week before Christmas was a tough one. It was full of meetings, delivering gift baskets, taking clients to lunch, and Christmas parties, but what made it difficult was the inability to focus on anything other than the fact that Christmas is so close! Last Sunday, Brian and I went down to Provo after church to see my wonderful cousin, Christy, her husband Matt, and their two...

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1 Month Married

Life has been crazy post honeymoon. We got back and worked three days and then we had off 4 for Thanksgiving break. Our first Thanksgiving was spent in Utah (and Christmas will be as well).  We woke up on Thanksgiving morning and SURPRISE! White Thanksgiving with the first snow of the season! We made a pumpkin pie to take to Brian’s grandparents house. The two of us, Brian’s parents, his...

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Jamaica, Mon.

Not to brag, but our wedding and honeymoon were the best.  Of course I’m biased, but oh well. We left SLC for Montego Bay, Jamaica on Sunday and were laying on a beach outside our resort around noon on Monday. We stayed at the all-inclusive Sunset Beach Resort and Spa which was on a small peninsula next to all the mainstream Secrets Resorts. Our hotel was beautiful, with a waterpark...

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