More Taylor

I have been a Taylor Swift fan since her first c.d. I remember listening to the songs over and over and over again. They were all songs about relationships gone wrong, or wanting to be in love. So basically any 19 year old girl (myself included) could relate. Then her next cd came out that had my favorite "Love Story". I specifically remember listening to her songs and thinking, "these songs are the soundtrack to my life. Ifeel like I came full circle from relating to the relationships gone wrong songs to the being in lots of LOVE songs. That is why I think it is so neat that I was able to go to her conert with the love of my life {who SURPRISED me with tickets}!

We sat next to a couple clearly on their first date-- it was a.w.k.w.a.r.d. I didn't think there would be a second date until I saw him down a large popcorn all by himself, and then I knew there would not be a second date. I just hope Taylor Swift isn't ruined for them. I went to a Smashmouth concert once on an AWFUL blind date, and now I can't listen to Smashmouth (haha).

Thanks again for such an amazing surprise!

Taylor + Tyler + Me = Awesome

Tuesday night Tyler surprised me with tickets to see
Taylor Swift!!!!!!! He should have recorded it because I am sure it was a sight to see.

Tyler is NOT a fan of country music. I am slowly breaking this country music barrier down, so for Tyler to get these tickets AND to go with me is EXTREMELY sweet. {I know he has a soft spot for T.Swift though.}

It was an amazing.

She is extremely talented, and is so adorable!

Her show was fantastic.

More details to come...

Cabin Time

Tyler and I had a quick get away to the cabin this weekend! It was wonderful.

My in-laws were able to come too- I hope they enjoyed their stay as well!

Of course I did not take any pictures except for the FIRE PIT!! It is just about done- and it is going to be so awesome. Can't hardly wait.

Hightlights Included

Going to Cedar to see "Dial M for Murder"

Sonnys BBQ

Margarita Chicken Tacos

French Toast & White Chocolate Pancakes

Grafton- the Ghost Town was having a reunion so all the buildings were open

Sleeping In

Watching the movie An Affair To Remember

Thanks Mom & Dad for letting us use the cabin!!!

Happy Birthday Schpoops!

Happy Birthday to my Dad!!

Or should I say

Spencer Tracy?!

When they speak they sound just like each other.

I noticed this while watching Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.

Especially during the last scene.

Happy Birthday Dad! I hope its a great one!

8 Months

Tyler and I have been married for 8 months {yesterday}. Can hardly believe it. Somedays it feels like years {in a good way} other days it feels like just yesterday. I can say with certainty that I love him more today than I did 8 months ago. I would always hear people say that love grows exponentially, and you will love someone more tomorrow than you did yoday. I found it hard to believe because I knew that I loved Tyler and it was a lot of love. Its true though, because my love for him grows every. single. day.

We went on a night hike a few nights ago.

I know that I married a wonderful man. He proves that to me day in and day out. He is patient. He is kind. He is smart. He doesn't mind when I wake him up in the middle of the night because I had an awful dream. He is genuine. He is mine.

Best. Dinner. Ever.

A few months ago Tyler and I were watching a cooking show and they were cooking chicken by making it thin, filling it with deliciousness, and then tieing it up with twine. I am sure there is an actual cooking term for this- but I don't know it, so when I searched for recipes I thought I found something but it was not really what I wanted. However, it gave us a start. It gave us a recipe for the filling, and I made up the rest.

I pounded out chicken breasts with my meat mallett. They were perfectly thin after I was finished with them. Then we filled it with a mixture of goat cheese, bacon, and green onion from this recipe.

Then we rolled it, peppered it, and tied it up with twine.


We browned it in the skillet.
Then baked for a little bit.


Our finished result!!

The pictures do not do the chicken justice. It may have been the best meal we have ever made. Top three for sure.

Eaten with rice and a green salad-- wonderful Sunday meal!!

GYGI.

Sprinkles Galore.

Ahhhhhh....

Finally made it to GYGI.

It took some HUGE will power not to buy the entire store, and just buy our icing tip.

Cannot wait to go back.

Greek Festival

Tyler and I were supposed to go to Peach Days on Saturday. We had it all planned to stay with my G'pa & G'ma but Tyler had to be responsible so we hatched a plan B which involved attending the Greek Festival! It was so much fun. There is nothing like watching lamb on a spit.

We had already eaten a late lunch so we just got delicious desserts. I am a big fan of baklava and galactoboureko. I need to learn to make baklava-- however, I think it may be one of those things best left to the Greek bakery. We watched some performances of traditional Greek dancing, and also enjoyed some awesome people watching. It was a fun way to spend a Saturday evening!

Can't wait for Peach Days & Greek Festival 2012!

Date Night.

I know this isn't the best picture of the Draper Temple, but I still love it.

Tyler and I went last night and it was wonderful.

Even though it is hard to find time to go, and to make the necessary preperations to get there on time, it is always worth it.

Farewell To Summer

I know summer is not quite over yet... but in my opinion summer ends when school starts up again. Tyler and I said farewell to summer last night by getting Coldstone Ice-Cream. It was delicious.

Cake batter with M&Ms

Oreo filling with cookie dough and carmel

The Help.

Tyler and I saw The Help on Monday.

I absolutley L.O.V.E.D the movie-- it was seriously {almost} as good as the book.

I laughed.

I cried.

I cried some more.

A definite must see.

Highlight{s} of my Week

One thing that really bums me out about working late {I mean like midnight late} is that I can't cook dinner, because I honestly really enjoy cooking and trying new recipes. I either have to be way ahead of the game and cook a few meals ahead of time to have in the freezer, or my sweet husband brings me dinner, or I eat cereal. I am getting much better at having some meals ready to go in the freezer but it is tough- on my next free Saturday I am going to make 5 freezer meals to have on hand! Last night Tyler and I got take out Thai food from the place we ate last weekend-- it was delicious. We also treated ourselves to sticky rice with mango. It was amazing. I took a picture- but the picture does not do it justice. I think I am going to start saving for a nice camera!!

The hightlight of my weekend was the sticky rice {when sticky rice is the highlight of your weekend- it was either really awesome sticky rice or the weekend was crap. I'll let you choose).

Other highlights included:

Tyler is soo sweet. He knew I was having a rough week, so when I came home from work he had a surprise for me. I was expecting a cupcake or a cookie but it was this. For those of you who didn't click my link- its a book about the CUTEST dog in the world. I have named him "Bear Dog" but his name is really Boo. I am obsessed- which is saying something because dogs and I typically do not mix.

Breakfast for dinner.

Tyler and I completed reading the Book of Mormon!

Organized the pantry-- it looks bomb.com

Got my car registered {Tyler got his too}

Season Finale of Pretty Little Liars {Not gonna lie-- obsessed}

I surivived.