quick update!

Im so bad at blogging, sorry!

We are expecting a new house guest!! My sister Tawn was looking for an apartment just for 6 months- nobody will allow a 6 month lease, only 9 or 12. So, Steve and I offered her one of our rooms which will help all of us out. We can use some extra dollars each month and she will be able to save money and not have to worry about a lease. Win, win. :) She moves in Sept 1st, I'm excited for our late movie nights and added company for Lucy.

I've already started on my Christmas shopping- I'm pretty impressed with myself. Hopefully nobody will need to return anything, bc I think all the stores have a 90 day return period. oops!

I finished the Twilight series, finally!! Most people that have read it say they finished in a weekend- Its taken me 6 months! Its not that I'm slow, haha, I just dont get sucked into books to where I cant put it down. I'd read for a few hours and then put it down for a couple weeks... I'm pumped for New Moon to come out Nov 20th, you better believe I'll be @ the midnight showing! yipee!

Its still so freaking hot! I cant wait for Fall. I love Texas winters, they are like 60 degress! Today was about 102...eeek!

Master cleanser...

So, its way harder than you think! I was only able to do 4 days total, and lost 6 lbs. I was super pumped to finish the 10 days, and even passed up Johnny Carinos Italian at work on day 3. Ten days is just SO long, I will attempt it again in a few months. I really think its still a great thing if you can get passed the hunger- some people say they werent hungry after day 3, which day 3 was definately my worst day, I was just tired of the lemonade and wanted something to eat by day 5. Anyway, that was my progress. Let me know if you try it!

Master cleanse day 3

Today was pretty rough. You know when you get so hungry that you start to get in a really bad mood and super irritable? Thats the feeling I've had all day! The grumpiness started last night and hasn't left yet. I think I may have not added enough maple syrup (which has all the calories) to my lemonade today, so I was pretty low on energy too. I've lost 5 lbs so far, which might all be water weight, but 5 lbs is 5 lbs, right? I thought about maybe finishing the cleanse with juices and broth instead of lemonade, but I'm staying strong with the lemonade as of tonight, I'll let you know how tomorrow goes.
During my cleanse, I am taking a break from the gym. This is tough because thats where I spend most my evenings after work, now I have to keep occupied at home without using up too many calories. I hope tomorrow is better!

Master Cleanser Day 2

I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with the master cleanse aka lemonade diet, but basically it consists of pure maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. You cant eat anything, youre only allowed the lemonade and water. Its a great way to wash toxins out of your body and to promote a healthier diet after the cleanse. I am going for 10 days which is the recommended minimum time. This is my 2nd day and I'm feeling pretty good. Yesterday my energy was down, but today its up above normal. I havent been too hungry, if I do get hungry, I just drink more lemonade. I dont know if its the cleanse or the lack of chewing, but the clicking in my jaw is completely gone. I have never been a victim of headaches, but this cleanse has a list of benefits, the major one being a reduction or total elimination of headaches and migraines. Check out the book if you havent heard of it, and if you have done this, let me know how it went...I think I'll need some encouragement through my 10 days. I'll post my progress and maybe some before & after pics.

Happy Anniversary to us!

I cant believe its been THREE years already!

Seriously, they have been the fastest years yet. We have grown and accomplished so much since we've been married. We were listing some specifics, and it shocked us! Between the both of us, in the the past three years, we have ...

- owned 7 vehicles

- had 9 jobs (probably shouldnt post that one!)

- lived in 4 different cities, 2 different states

- had 6 different callings in 4 different wards

- bought our first home

- belonged to 2 different gyms

- banked at 3 different banks

- flew & drove between TX & UT 8 times

And lots more, so much can happen in such a short amount of time!

Sorry, these pictures are backward...

Steve got me a beautiful white gold, diamond studded necklace. I love it! We went and had dinner at PF changs so I could have my lettuce wraps, SO GOOD!

After my pedi, we went to the pool

We went to IHOP for a yummy breakfast, then Steve took me to get a Pedicure :) He knows what I like!

I love you so much, lovey. Thank you for all that you do, I couldnt be happier. xoxo

Our Trip to Utah

We went to Utah to help Lydia drive back from school, and it was a very short trip! Here are a few pics. I've noticed that the Shumways are not a picture taking family, nor do they like their picture taken,so I dont have any of this trip, sorry, but i will get 'em next time! We had fun with our friends too, we sure do miss everyone up there!

The puppies are here!

Lucy's puppies came right on time Saturday night. She was such a little trooper! She has a helathy boy and girl who were just 15 minutes apart. They are so cute and are growing so fast! Lucy is a great little mommy who hates to be away from her pups.

We are leaving for Utah tomorrow to pick up Lydia from school and to help her drive back home. We're excited to see everyone!

Happy Easter

We had a really great Easter Sunday. My family came up and had dinner at our place, so the cooking was up to me and Steve! I made a Thai coconut shrimp soup that turned out SO good, and Steve made Teriyaki chicken that was delicious. My mom brought some fried rice, so all togehter, it went really well!

After dinner we went to the park down the street and all took naps under the trees- it was such a nice day! Dalton and I attempted to fly kites with no such luck :/

We found out that Lucy is pregnant! She's due in just 2 weeks, so I'll get some pictures of the puppies when they come. Will anyone be interested in a Schnoodle pup?? :)

Hope you all had a Happy Holiday!

Summer Plans

Sorry I am so lame and dont update my blog like all the rest of you!

We are coming to Utah just for a few days so we can help my little sister drive back to TX. I'm sad its not going to be a very long trip, we really wont be able to do or see a whole lot while we're there, but it will be nice to get away from work for a bit.
My job is going really well; I started a few months ago in a doctor's office working in the Physical Therapy department. I love what I do and the doctors that I work with, they are all so great!
Steve is loving school and doing very well. He has made A's in his last 3 classes, I'm so proud of him! School has been tough for him, and I'm so proud of his dedication to finishing his degree.
We are excited for conference this weekend, we go to my Aunt & Uncle's house and stay the night. The guys go to Priesthood while the gals stay home and watch chick flicks. Super fun, we look forward to it every 6 months!
I'll try and get some pics up soon!

A new doggy!

We adopted a husband for Lucy- His name is Jasper and he is in need of some good training :) He's gotten better in just the week that we've had him, I think he just had some neglectful previous owners. Our family sure is growing...not necessarily in the way that I had originally hoped for, but I'll take what I can get :/

They really like eachother a lot, they go everywhere together and dont like to be without the other one. He's sweet.