18 year anniversary

Friday afternoon I told Jeff we were going out for our anniversary but he didn't know what we were doing except our usual trip to the temple. We love going to the temple each anniversary to remember covenants made, 18 years ago now, and to reflect on where our family story began. Now to be here in Utah again and to be able to go back to the Salt Lake Temple, the temple we were sealed together in, is an even better thing. Funny thing though. We never made it to the temple. Jeff forgot his recommend. We thought we would go this weekend but he has been sick. Next weekend is General Conference and Easter so maybe we'll make it to the Salt Lake Temple a month late but we will get there.
We went to the Gateway where I had ordered some dinner to go for us at Biaggi's. I knew Jeff would also want some sushi from the sushi restaurant too so we picked him up a roll there and then got some yummy chocolate caramel marshmallows from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. I also got us a room at the Hyatt which is just off of the Gateway so we brought our food back to the room and dug in. I decided next getaway has to be at least a whole weekend long so we have more time to relax but with dinner parties, birthdays and school dances, that wasn't happening this time.
18 years and we are closer and more in love than we ever were!

Birthday Lunch with friends

I had such a busy/fun weekend. I started out the weekend with a lunch date on Friday with my best friends in Utah. Kelly wanted to take me out for my birthday even though it was a week late - I love dragging out my birthday, everyone knows that and I am not one to argue about getting together with friends. The only one missing was Tera, wish she could have joined us but she had a sick child at home. Thank you Kelly for the fun lunch date - I am so glad we're friends.

Last class in course one

Had my last cake decorating class Wednesday and we learned to make the Wilton rose. It has been a really fun class and fun to learn how to decorate a cake. Next course starts in April and I will be learning how to work with fondant.

Elvis is Alive

Look who was driving next to me in Layton yesterday. Here I am trying to slyly take a picture of this guy and his car when I look at the guy in the car on the other side of me and he is also taking pictures of "Elvis". We were both laughing. I wonder what his kids think when he comes to thier school functions. This man is having too much fun - love it.

Emma Victoria Woods

It was spotlight week for Emma at school. She brought in one of her favorite books, I like Myself, to read to the class and made a poster all about her to share with the class. Jeff and I were able to come to class on Friday to be with her while she answered questions from the students and told them all a little about who Emma is. What a fun thing to be a part of. She is precious and brings us such joy.

Emma also received another "Cool Colt" award this week for helping a special needs girl who was having a hard time. If there is one word that describes Emma it is definitely, helpful.

Licensed to Kill.....Animals

Jeff is now licensed to hunt and he is excited. He got his first gun as a present from Santa, went through training to receive his license and now awaits hunting season. There is something about hunting that just seems wrong to me, and the last thing I want is my freezer full of Elk meat. Although I am happy that it is something Jeff and Jeffrey can do together and I know it will bring may fond memories, along with bonding time, for the two of them.

Cake Decorating

I have always wanted to know how to decorate a cake so Jeff got me lessons for my birthday. It is a really fun class. This is my first cake and I love it because I love colorful spring flowers( I just love spring colors). Cake decorating is so fun and easy once you learn the little tricks of the trade. Check out those leaves - no lessons, figured it out on my own, it's all in the angle and the pressure. Hee hee.