I love bank holidays!!!

So today is Columbus day....a bank holiday which equals a great excuse to go on a mini vacation!!!

James and I decided to go and take a drive with the little rascals!! We went down highway 2 and wanted to see the snow at Stevens Pass! Well there was some sticking!! Yay!! We cant wait for Skii season!!! So the drive was the most beautiful ever!! In the morning it was a completely different view then we got in the evening! The morning was still amazing seeing all the fog on the tops of the mountains and just over the trees and then in the middle of the day we got to see the beautiful fall colors!! Driving in the mountains,skiing, and all the amazing things to do is why I love Seattle!!









So when we passed Stevens Pass about 20 miles past...is James favorite! This little knife shop!He did take awhile looking for the perfect knife...he did find some throwing knifes!! And we picked up some stuff for my parents for christmas!

Then we went down to Leavenworth! Wow it was beautiful!!We went to the little bakery...and got some amazing bread!! My favorite!!!Then we went into town and parked...Rosco and Fufu were so excited to get out and go for a walk!!

We were just walking around town...we toured more of it than ever! Come to find a quilt shop,yarn shop, and a knife shop...plus some other really cool stores! Then we went to the little dog store...and got them some treats!! We got them some amazing dog shampoo - let me say James was so excited!!!

Then I was starving since we stopped earlier and got shakes...but I can only eat so much icecream!! So James ate all mine :) We went and I got a bratwurst and some saurkraut!! Yumm!! I can eat it everyday!!!

We walked for a little while more....then off to the rest of our adventure!!!

I have been craving apple cider since we were in ohio....seriously - no one has any like it here :(

So we drove to Wenatchee! We found these two cute little farmers markets!! One would be perfect if we had kids with us!!! It was a lot of fun to tour around!!!

It was such an amazing perfect day!! I am so glad James was up for the trip!! We even found this great little place to go camping!!! Hmmm...when should we go next!!!

It is that time of year again!!

It is fall and it is so wonderful!! I love all the leaves changing, the pumpkins everywhere, the apple orchards, and pumpkin in everything!!!The smell outside!!
This year I actually decorated early!!( I will need to take pictures!) We have spider webs in our window...lights outside!! And of course Mums!!!

This last weekend we went over to Dave & Michelle's! Michelle made this great chili! Just perfect for the weather!!! And there were some amazing rolls & a great salad!! I did make some pumpkin cookies....but James ate them before we went over...So we had to stop at albertsons!
After dinner, Michelle bought pumpkins from Central Market...so we carved them!!!It was a lot of fun!!!

Then Dave picked out a movie - Ghostbusters!! It was a good movie...but late:) I think Michelle and I slept through half of it!
We had a great night!!!

Here are the finished pumpkins - Ours is just a basic happy halloween :)

Michelle and Dave got creative and did Jekyll & Hyde Pumpkin!

A night out with James :)

So we promised James sister Jenny that we would be there "driver" for the night...Since she was taking Jaiden to go see The Phantom of the Opera!

James and I were going to go see a movie..but got there later than expected! So we went to the northgate mall...and went to my favorite!! California Pizza Kitchen!! We of course got the bbq chicken pizza and the bbq chicken chopped salad!! Yumm!!! Afterwards we went to the mall...got my rings cleaned...looked at the knife shop...and got some dessert- Starbucks mint chocolate creme frappacino!! Yumm!!

So we had some extra time..so we ran and got James a chocolate shake! And I read the new Nicholas Sparks book- It was amazing!! While...James drew pictures all over my car windows!

We went and picked them up..They had such a great time!! They were all dressed up and Jaiden had the time of her life!!

It was a great night!

* This is the rose James brought home for me..along with some yummy icecream!! He is the greatest!!!

Keilah's Birthday

So today was Keilahs 24 Birthday!! We decided to have a girls night - since Steve was in school. We had her favorite...Little Ceasars Pizza, Guacamole & Chips, and some more food!! Jeremy suprised her by bringing her favorite Godiva Chocolate Cheescake!!!

We were able to talk...we planned some games..but you know how girls are when we start talking!!It was so much fun! And good for us all to get out!!!

* I wish we took more pics!! These were all I had!!

Lets do the Hula Hoop!!!!

Sundays are always a great day....

But this one was was exceptional!! Well at church it has been an adjustment...No offense to anyone but coming from a Singles ward then switching to a ward that is 50+ and a majority of the few younger couples that are there....all have kids! So thank goodness for Leilanie and Michael living next door!!
Well, this Sunday the bishop asked me the night before...if James and I could meet with him the next morning before church....
I was a bit apprehensive to get a new calling...honestly I just didnt want to be thrown into something where they needed someone.....



When we met with Bishop, I honestly know he is a man called of God...one that is led by the spirit... The calling was one that I wasnt expecting and one that I honestly need most at this time!
I am a new Beehive Advisor!!! Yay!!!

This will be such a great opporunity and couldnt be more perfect!! The people I will serve with seem so great and I am so excited to get to know them!!!

Then our other problem with the ward...not enough young couples....well two new couples moved in !!! And we are getting to know the other ones too!!!
* James will be getting his calling soon!!! Exciting....

So, After church....
James went over to his dads house, while I made dinner! Then a little later our new friends from our ward came over (Sandy & Aaron - they just moved here from Utah!) we had dinner than chatted for awhile!
Then Sam & Jeremy came over and we did a game night!! We played a game....Boys against girls...unforunately the boys won!!
Afterwards.... Pumpkin Pie & Whipped Cream!!!
Then they decided to play some games on the Wii!!!

Lets do the Hula Hoop!!!
* Make sure to watch the whole video...sorry some of it is sideways:)
*Have you ever watched Elain dance on Seinfeld...does anyone look like her in this video???


(Sam you can't be mad at me...It was all J)

Here are some other pictures from the night!!


Here is Aaron he is excited his wii age is older than he is! Well Sandy is glad!

Here is J...is he breaking a sweat!!

Here is me...watching the entertainment!

James is having too much fun!

Sandy & Aaron

James & Jeremy ....a little upset because their little wii fit guy expanded :(

Tag!!!

Tag from Sam- here we go...

4 Random Things I Love About My Husband

1. How he always knows what to say!
2. How he brings out the best in me!
3. How he always knows how to make me laugh!
4. How he gets better everyday!

4 Jobs I've Had

1. John Roberts Hair Studio & Spa
2. Remedez Salon
3. Firstline Security - Sales and Office Manager
4. Kings Mattress- Administrative Assistant (slave jk)

4 Movies I've Watched More Than Once

1. How to lose a Guy in 10 days
2. Notebook
3. Transformers
4. Failure to Launch
*Seriously every movie I own I have!!

4 TV Shows I Watch

1. Gossip
2. Desperate Housewives
3. Samantha Who
4. King of Queens

4 Places I've Been

1. Europe- Italy,Germany,Switzerland,Austria,
2. Mexico
3. Canada- Whistler My Favorite!!
4. Hawaii

4 of My Favorite Foods

1. Mexican food!!
2. Little Ceasars Pizza!
3. German food
4. California Pizza kitchen chopped bbq salad

4 Places I Would Like to Visit

1. France - next year!
2. Africa
3. Australia
4. Hawaii again!

4 Things I Look Forward to in This Coming Year...

1. Halloween
2. Thanksgiving
3. Christmas
4. Skiing!!

I tag..anyone who wants to do it!!!!

Our House!!

So I have had numerous requests to see the new paint and some of the new furniture!!! We are trying to make our "home" our "home" well at least for a while!! I have lived here for a year this month!!!! It is one of the longest!!!Well besides the one I grew up in!!!! Here is for another year!!!

Bowling Time!!!

We got the chance to go out with our good friends.... Sam & Jeremy and Steve & Keilah we went Bowling and it was so much fun!! Steve & Keilah had the idea to resemble Flinstone characters....

Steve & Keilah were Barney & Betty ...Sam & Jeremy were Fred & Wilma and we were BamBam & Pebbles!!!

We decided to have a contest against the couples : whoever got the best score wins icecream at Mcdonalds!!

The Guys were all doing amazing till the end where Sam kicked but!! Steve had the highest score though!!!

The Winners were ....drum roll!!! Sam & Jeremy!!!! So we all went to Mcdonalds!!!!!

2 months we have been married!!!

Today was a busy day!! We woke up! Got all of our stuff ready....then we went to the post office to ship off all of our packages! Then we stopped at McDonalds...said hi to Ann! And got James a chocolate shake and cookies ( thank ann)

Afterwards we headed home...and spent some time with My mom and dad...and my grandparents!!And of course Madison!!It was really nice!! Soon enough it was time for us to go!! We said our goodbyes....and hopefully we will be able to visit soon again! My dad was leaving after his week vacation...to get back on the road again...so he had to say his goodbyes to my mom too!!

My mom took us to the airport!!Then we said our goodbyes!! After we waived goodbye and went through security...of course James was too nice! We got searched! Well they probably search half the people it is such a tiny airport!!! But the people were nice!

We got on our flight...and wow...This lady was freaking out...saying and swearing that she didnt want to be on the plane...saying she didnt care if she got arrested freaking everyone else out on the plane...well the flight attendant calmed her down...giving her stuff...while her little kid was kicking our seats and coughing all over us....Seriously..this lady was faking it!! How annoying what some people do to get attention!!!

Well when we got to Atlanta and on our next flight it was very nice!! I read a whole book!!! Nicholas Sparks "The Choice" I think I cried the whole begining of the flight!!! Afterwards they had tvs in every seat and I watched the Maid of Honor!! Wow!! Such a cute movie...it made me laugh and cry!!!

Well it was a good flight!!!The only bad thing about it....it wasnt holding our luggage for some reason....it was on the next flight!! Well it was the first time I ever saw Jameson get mad!!! I was the one that needed to calm him down!!! LOL!! ( I guess there is a first time for everything!)
Good thing Jenny and the kids were patiently waiting for us!!!

It was a great trip ...now back to reality!!!!

And Happy two month Anniversary to us!!! It was a great one!! ( well the trip!)

The Apple Orchard!!

So today we got to go to my favorite Apple Orchard!!Beckwiths!!! I love it there!! So many good things! And the most amazing cider!! Seriously!! I have been craving it since we got back!!! And I dont want the fake apple cider...I need the real stuff!! ( Does anyone know of some good apple orchards in Washington??? )




Earlier that day we went to our storage unit!! Wow!! A lot of stuff!! Well we shipped 5 boxes to ourslves!! Including a vacuum! Now we need to decide what to do with all rest of the stuff!!

Chagrin Falls - my most favorite place!!!

So today we went to my favorite place!! Chagrin Falls!!I just adore that place! I used to work at the most amazing salon there...John Roberts...and the town is just perfect!! I love all the shops and the cute little restraunts!

We went to the herb shop!! And yes they do now have a website!!! When we were there we bought Madison a little spider that is dressed in a lady bug outfit that makes halloween noises!! Then we got some Christmas presents...and got my mom some stuff she wanted! We also bought a bee rug!! It is so cute!! I have a collection of bee stuff...and one day it will be in our baby room!!!

Then we went to the Dog Bakery!! It has gotten bigger since last time!! Of course we bought stuff there!! And got some treats too for the dogs!!!

Then off to Yours Truly!!! I have been craving this place forever!!! We of course got the Lotso Notso fries!!! And something new...Fried Artichokes with a spicy ranch dressing!! Yumm!!!!


After Yours Truly we went to my next favorite place!! The Popcorn Shop!! We bought some popcorn....amazing milkshakes..and of course Jameson got cookies!!!After that we walked down to the waterfalls!!!

It was a fun day!! Then we went over to my grandparents house...talked for a bit and headed home!

That night...Lauren came over...Then we went to Gabes again!! Found some more good things!! Good thing we brought an empty suitcase!!!

Afterwards..we went to chipotle...and then I cut Laurens hair!!

What a fun day!!!

Cedar Point and Kalahari!!!!

So, the day after the wedding....we were planning on going to cedar point...but it was calling for 100% rain!! So James and I decided we werent going to go...so we slept in! Till we got a knock on our door...and My brother and his wife were dropping off their baby so they can go to Virginia Beach for their honeymoon! But...it was beautiful outside and the forecast had changed!! So as soon as they left we called Lauren and got ready and drove over and picked her up!!!

James drove to Sandusky ( it was easy thanks to the Garmin) while Lauren slept :)

We got to cedar point and it was still such beautiful weather!!We figured we could at least get on most of the rides!!

It was neat to see all the Halloween stuff!! It was the begining of freight fest there! They even had haunted houses!!

We did almost all of the rides! But one...the one James really wanted to go on and convinced me to...we were waiting in line but the winds got to over 45mph...so they had to close it!

We were getting ready to leave....and decided to call Kalahari it is an indoor waterpark! So the three of us decided to get a room so we can enjoy the rest of the time there!!!

So as we left it started to pour and get super windy!!! While we were driving to the resort a sign even flew into our windshield!

We had to stop at target to see if they had bathing suits...but no luck! Wrong time of year....

So we went to the resort and checked in....then found some bathing suits!!! Yay!!! And then we were so hungry we had to eat!!!!

There were 3 restraunts in the resort...Thank goodness!!! There was no wait!! We were the only ones eating there :) Good service!! And the food was amazing!!!

After we ate....we went to get ready for the waterpark!!!! It was so much fun!! They even got me to go on the slides!! There is this one that really freaked me out.....well i was the one to go backwards!!! Yikes!!!

Here is a picture before ( dont you love the random guys in the back posing!)

Here is us in the tunnel of the slide...Do I look happy????

I can say that I did go on it more than once!!! I did love the wave pool!! It was my favorite!!!

That night...we went and got some chocolate and icecream from the little shop that they have in the resort...then James and I went to the store....and then got me some taco bell!! When we got back to the resort...we went to the arcade and played lots of games!!! Skee Ball is the best!!!

When we got to the room...Lauren was trying to sleep...So we watched Get Smart!! Well I fell asleep too!!

So ....the next day!!!

We woke up...got all of our stuff together while Lauren was at the spa getting her nails done!! James and I checked out and afterwards we went down to the arcade....we played even more skee ball...till our points ran out! We had a bunch of tickets we won...but didnt get a prize :( We gave it to these little kids that would enjoy it so much more!!

Then we went to the waterpark!! I actually went on all the slides!! I am so proud of myself!!! Then we got lots of underwater pictures ( we love our camera!) But it was a lot harder to pose under water!!

Well this trip was a ton of fun!! One that Jameson and I decided we will do everytime we come to OHIO!!!!

After the waterpark we ate at Kahunaville...It was so good!!

And we took pictures with a baby tiger!!! I will try to upload it on here!!

Here are some more pics!!! Enjoy!!!