I just thought I'd share what I'm reading lately. Since I finished the Harry Potter series (finally) I decided to try out a reccomendation from Stephenie Meyer, the author of Twilight. On her website (http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/) she highly reccomends The Hunger Games in one of her posts. So, out of curiousity I check out the reviews on Amazon.com. They seem pretty good. Everyone is raving about it and how they just cannot get enough. How they "hunger" for more Hunger Games. So, I ordered it right then and there. It's supposed to be the first in a new series from this Suzanne Collins. So far, i'm intrigued. The whole premise of the book is quite interesting. I've never heard anything like it. I have now gotten to a part in the book where I feel I cannot put it down. This author is really big into ending each chapter with a cliff-hanger! Anyway, so far i've enjoyed it. I have a feeling if they ever make a movie out of it it will be quite violent. Unless they choose to elaborate on the love story. If you like to read and are trying to find something new, I would say to give this one a shot.
12.11.2008
The Hunger Games
I just thought I'd share what I'm reading lately. Since I finished the Harry Potter series (finally) I decided to try out a reccomendation from Stephenie Meyer, the author of Twilight. On her website (http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/) she highly reccomends The Hunger Games in one of her posts. So, out of curiousity I check out the reviews on Amazon.com. They seem pretty good. Everyone is raving about it and how they just cannot get enough. How they "hunger" for more Hunger Games. So, I ordered it right then and there. It's supposed to be the first in a new series from this Suzanne Collins. So far, i'm intrigued. The whole premise of the book is quite interesting. I've never heard anything like it. I have now gotten to a part in the book where I feel I cannot put it down. This author is really big into ending each chapter with a cliff-hanger! Anyway, so far i've enjoyed it. I have a feeling if they ever make a movie out of it it will be quite violent. Unless they choose to elaborate on the love story. If you like to read and are trying to find something new, I would say to give this one a shot.
12.05.2008
Jax the Cat
I've been promising for a while now to post pictures of our new kitty. Meet Jax!
He's so much fun. We have really loved having him around. He is black with gray stripes. He rarely meows, and never hisses.
He's always anxious for us to wake up in the morning so, right when my alarm goes off at 5am I have cat in my face. It's quite comical, really. He's getting into a routine of pouncing me because he knows it's time to get up! He has taken a huge liking to our Christmas tree, much to our dismay. He has already caused a strand of lights to go out because he plays with them too much. He is a rambunctious cat, but we love him. I wouldn't have him any other way.
We found him at the Petsmart No More Homeless Pets Event back in September. They had some super cute cats. I must admit I was partial to the calico cats at first. They are cute and I already had the name of "Buttercup" picked out for one. But in the end we chose Jax.
12.04.2008
Harry Potter/Christmas
I am very excited for the next Harry Potter movie to come out! July cannot get here soon enough. This will be the first Harry Potter that I actually read the book before the movie came out. I must admit, the sixth book was my favorite of the series. The more books I read by J.K. Rowling the more I'm convinced that she's simply a genius. Her character development is amazing. Her ability to draw you in and keep you interested is fantastic. Here's a neat trailer for the movie:
http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthehalf-bloodprince/
Christmas is coming and I'm really looking forward to it. Last year was an awesome Christmas because Howie and I got engaged! I hope this year will bring just as much joy as the last. It will be fun to spend our first Christmas together as a married couple. Our condo is already trimmed with our new Christmas decorations. We bought a pre-lit tree and I love not having to deal with stringing lights. My Mom gave me a box of ornaments from my childhood which is really neat because it allows a small bit of my childhood to be a part of my Christmas every year. We also pick-up an ornament on every trip we take together. So far, we only have a couple from our honeymoon, but someday our tree will be filled with ornaments of fun vacations we have taken.
This is definitely my favorite time of year. It's a time for traditions, family, and friends. What are some fun traditions you all do for this time of year? I'm always open to new suggestions.
Take care and have a Merry Christmas! I will try to upload pics soon.
http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthehalf-bloodprince/
Christmas is coming and I'm really looking forward to it. Last year was an awesome Christmas because Howie and I got engaged! I hope this year will bring just as much joy as the last. It will be fun to spend our first Christmas together as a married couple. Our condo is already trimmed with our new Christmas decorations. We bought a pre-lit tree and I love not having to deal with stringing lights. My Mom gave me a box of ornaments from my childhood which is really neat because it allows a small bit of my childhood to be a part of my Christmas every year. We also pick-up an ornament on every trip we take together. So far, we only have a couple from our honeymoon, but someday our tree will be filled with ornaments of fun vacations we have taken.
This is definitely my favorite time of year. It's a time for traditions, family, and friends. What are some fun traditions you all do for this time of year? I'm always open to new suggestions.
Take care and have a Merry Christmas! I will try to upload pics soon.
10.14.2008
Sorry
I have been terrible at this new blog thing. I had fun setting it all up and I felt like I had a lot to say but then life sort of wound down and nothing new was happening. My latest news is that we have a new little addition to our family! No, we didn't have a baby. No, i'm not pregnant. We got a kitty! He's so cute and his name is Jax. We got him from the "No More Homeless Pets" event at Petsmart in September. His original name was Max and Howie liked it and I didn't. I wanted to name him Jinx, so hence the compromise. He's been a great addition and he keeps me company. And the best part, he likes to watch Survivor! He's my little survivor fan. I will post pictures as soon as I can.
7.27.2008
Our Honeymoon!
Howie and I had so much fun on our honeymoon! We went parasailing, kayaking, and horseback riding. Lake Tahoe is absolutely beautiful and it was the perfect way for us to spend our first week as husband and wife. The weather cooperated most of the time. Surprisingly, the 4th of July brought about the worst weather of the entire trip. It was overcast, windy, and chilly that day. It was also the same day we decided to do our boat cruise! Yikes. But the fireworks they did in Tahoe City were amazing. Definitely worth the wait. There were a couple days that were quite smoky because of all the fires that were going on in Northern California at the time but it wasn't too bad. We were told that it was a good thing we went the week we did because the week before you couldn't even see the mountains! It made for some beautiful sunsets though. The condos that we stayed in were very nice. They were called The Olympic Village Inn in Squaw Valley. They even offered a pottery class one day that we took advantage of. Howie made a vase and I made a Christmas candy dish. We had so much fun. It was the perfect honeymoon destination for us.
7.15.2008
Our Wedding Day - June 28, 2008
Our wedding day was the happiest day of my life. Everything went exactly as planned! There is nothing I would ever want to change about that day. I'm so glad it went off without a hitch.
It all started with an early morning temple sealing at 9:20am in the Salt Lake Temple. The ceremony was a little long but our sealer was long winded so that's why. But a lot of the things he had to say were beautiful and I hope to incorporate them into Howie and I's marriage. After the sealing, we had to walk around the temple grounds for pictures. It was HOT by the time the sealing was done so it was a little frustrating. I hate being too hot. I hope the pictures turn out well! I can't wait to see them.
After pictures we headed over the the Joseph Smith Memorial Building for our wedding luncheon. The food was absolutely delicious! If you can book any meal event there, do it! You will not be disappointed. I wanted to eat all the leftovers but with my serving alone I almost could not fit into my dress anymore! It was so yummy. Howie's best man gave a wonderful toast. I think everyone really enjoyed it. We had to get up at the end of the luncheon and thank everyone for coming out and of course I got emotional. I'm not good at speaking in public even amongst family and friends! I even forgot to thank my parents publicly for all they had done.
After the luncheon we had some spare time to pack for our honeymoon. We went back to our condo and got all of our things in order. We also wanted to drop my car off in the Anniversary Inn parking lot because we didn't want our vehicles trashed! Haha, we're so sneaky.
Then it was time for the reception and I couldn't believe the day was almost over! Six months of planning and it was all coming to a close so soon. Everything was in place, the bouquet, the tables, the guest book, the harpist...everything was perfect. We got to see loads of friends and family coming to congratulate us and I loved it. It was so great to have a day that was all about us. Soon it was time for the Daddy/Daughter dance and I was so happy because I had waited for that for so long. We danced to Billy Joel's "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)". Some may not understand why I chose that song but if you listen to the words closely you'll have a better understanding. It's a beautiful song and my Dad sang the last little bit of it to me while we danced. It's the only song that made me cry while I thought of my Dad so that's why I picked it. Then it was Howie's turn for the Husband/Wife dance. I had also highly anticipated that. Our first dance together as husband and wife. We danced to Edwin McCain's "I Could Not Ask For More". The song was perfect for the occasion. The lyrics are the best way I could describe Howie and that's why I chose it.
After the reception it was time to jump into our limo and head to The Anniversary Inn! My sister-in-law and brother gave us a honeymoon basked with a ton of cool things in it (chocolates, rootbeer, etc). It was great to have something to snack on. We were starving. We stayed in The French Canopy room which was pretty cool. They give you complementary cheesecake and apple cider when you get there and we also had rose petals all over the suite. We had a waterfall shower! Haha. It wasn't as cool as it sounds though. I actually didn't care for showering in it. It was a neat place to stay for our wedding night but I would probably not stay there again. It's a little overrated. The breakfast the next day was pretty good though!
Well, that's all for now. I just thought I would share the events of our wedding day with all of you who may've missed it. :)
It all started with an early morning temple sealing at 9:20am in the Salt Lake Temple. The ceremony was a little long but our sealer was long winded so that's why. But a lot of the things he had to say were beautiful and I hope to incorporate them into Howie and I's marriage. After the sealing, we had to walk around the temple grounds for pictures. It was HOT by the time the sealing was done so it was a little frustrating. I hate being too hot. I hope the pictures turn out well! I can't wait to see them.
After pictures we headed over the the Joseph Smith Memorial Building for our wedding luncheon. The food was absolutely delicious! If you can book any meal event there, do it! You will not be disappointed. I wanted to eat all the leftovers but with my serving alone I almost could not fit into my dress anymore! It was so yummy. Howie's best man gave a wonderful toast. I think everyone really enjoyed it. We had to get up at the end of the luncheon and thank everyone for coming out and of course I got emotional. I'm not good at speaking in public even amongst family and friends! I even forgot to thank my parents publicly for all they had done.
After the luncheon we had some spare time to pack for our honeymoon. We went back to our condo and got all of our things in order. We also wanted to drop my car off in the Anniversary Inn parking lot because we didn't want our vehicles trashed! Haha, we're so sneaky.
Then it was time for the reception and I couldn't believe the day was almost over! Six months of planning and it was all coming to a close so soon. Everything was in place, the bouquet, the tables, the guest book, the harpist...everything was perfect. We got to see loads of friends and family coming to congratulate us and I loved it. It was so great to have a day that was all about us. Soon it was time for the Daddy/Daughter dance and I was so happy because I had waited for that for so long. We danced to Billy Joel's "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)". Some may not understand why I chose that song but if you listen to the words closely you'll have a better understanding. It's a beautiful song and my Dad sang the last little bit of it to me while we danced. It's the only song that made me cry while I thought of my Dad so that's why I picked it. Then it was Howie's turn for the Husband/Wife dance. I had also highly anticipated that. Our first dance together as husband and wife. We danced to Edwin McCain's "I Could Not Ask For More". The song was perfect for the occasion. The lyrics are the best way I could describe Howie and that's why I chose it.
After the reception it was time to jump into our limo and head to The Anniversary Inn! My sister-in-law and brother gave us a honeymoon basked with a ton of cool things in it (chocolates, rootbeer, etc). It was great to have something to snack on. We were starving. We stayed in The French Canopy room which was pretty cool. They give you complementary cheesecake and apple cider when you get there and we also had rose petals all over the suite. We had a waterfall shower! Haha. It wasn't as cool as it sounds though. I actually didn't care for showering in it. It was a neat place to stay for our wedding night but I would probably not stay there again. It's a little overrated. The breakfast the next day was pretty good though!
Well, that's all for now. I just thought I would share the events of our wedding day with all of you who may've missed it. :)
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