little things

so I feel like not a whole lot has been going on with us lately, which is why I've been putting off updating. I'm still working, Jeremy is still painting... yeah, same ole same ole. However, we did finally get a move-in date figured out. And the darn apartment had better be ready this time... *drum roll please* we'll be moving next Friday, the 21st. =) I guess I'd better get packing!

I did, however, decide to experiment with a new kind of pie. We had some blackberries and some blueberries in our fridge that needed to be used up, so I looked for a pie recipe. Well, the one I found called for strawberries and raspberries too, but we just substituted and used only blackberries and blueberries. It was SOOO good! (it's the one with a lattice top). Then, we had 1/2 jar of apple pie filling from the last time I made pie, so I mixed some blueberries in with that and made the other pie. =)


I've also been trying to finish up some of my projects before we move so I don't have stuff get lost in the shuffle. So I finished up the nursing cover that I made for a friend whose baby shower is this weekend. Her nursery colors are brown and pastel blue, so I decided to try and make the nursing cover somewhat match.

Here is side 1

And this is side 2

You can't really tell from the picture, but the blue fabric has little yellow and white stars on it, which was the inspiration for the blue stars on the brown fabric =) I think it turned out pretty nice, if I do say so myself. lol

Silverwood!!!

Yes, that's right folks. We finally were able to make a trip to Silverwood! My mom called me Monday and asked what we were doing the next day and if I'd be able to take a day off of work to go to Silverwood. I said of course (what was I going to say? no? I can work anything out if it means I get to go to Silverwood!). My aunt Traci was in town with her two kids, so they were all going to come up and go.

It was so much fun. I didn't bring my camera (actually, I didn't bring my purse at all, just my phone and some chapstick) so I don't have any pictures. I worked up the courage to try Aftershock (the new rollercoaster there) with my dad and my brothers. Jeremy was too wimpy to go on. As I was getting strapped in, I thought to myself "oh gosh, what have I gotten myself into?!?" And that only intensified as it started going backwards and I was looking straight at the ground. (We were in the last seat too, so we were the highest up) But, after that first initial drop, I actually really enjoyed it. I was a little disoriented and had a touch of trouble walking upright, but it faded after like 30 seconds or so. I would definitely recommend it though, it seriously isn't as scary as it looks.

Afterwards, we met up with the rest of the family, but they were a little too far ahead in line for us to be able to join them, so we just decided to go ourselves. Bad choice. It was the thundering waters one or whatever, and as we were loading into our raft, someone called my name and I looked up and groaned. As we took off, someone (Jeremy, I think) pushed the button to get us absolutely soaked. Oh well, at least I was wearing my swimming suit. And I managed to keep my phone dry, so that's good too.

Oh, and let me just say that they have the BEST ice cream there! And compared to all the other food, it was pretty darn cheap. For example, my brother Zack got this thing of Dippin Dots; it was probably around a cup's worth, and it was like $5. Jeremy and I shared this ENORMOUS two scoop cone (it was a big waffle cone with ice cream inside and also probably 5-6 inches over the top) and it was $4.65. Great deal, eh? (I mean, comparatively. Obviously you could buy more than a quart of ice cream at the store for that price, but yeah)

We also decided to watch the magic show while we were there. It was pretty good. Jeremy actually got asked to help out with the show, so that was kinda fun. Some of the tricks were way cool, and then some of them Jeremy and I were like "oh, well he just did such-and-such" I think we've been watching too much of that "Magic's Greatest Secrets Revealed" or whatever it's called. But it was fun.

Anywho, that's the exciting stuff that's been going on in our lives!

Summer!

So it's been a while since I last posted. But we really haven't been doing much. I've been working about 40 hours a week, and it's nice to have some income coming in. =) Other than work, nothing has really been going on. Although we did watch a HILAROUS movie the other day. If you haven't seen "The Rocker" you definitely should. It's got the guy who plays Dwight on The Office. (I'm not a huge Office fan--I know, I know, boo hiss right?--but I really liked the movie.)

Oh! The one tiny bit of news I do have I almost forgot to post! Jeremy and I found out that we'll be moving at the end of next month. It's not very far; just to another building in our complex, but our rent will be half what it would be if we stayed here, so we're gonna go ahead and move. =) I'm excited, although I don't like the floorplan of the other apartments quite as much as the one we're in now. But it's not worth $200 a month to me. Haha.

Anyway, I think that's about it. Jeremy's been putting a lot of time in over at his Grandma's to get her house painted. It's coming along really well now. Until next time!

Just a lil note!

Monday was our 2nd anniversary, and though I didn't have time that day to give a shout out to my wonderful husband, I am now going to do so. =)

I have the most wonderful husband. Really, I do. He's always there for me when I need him, he keeps me on track, and he's so thoughtful. I can't count the number of times where he's just pulled me close and let me cry on his shoulder and get it all out. I love the fact that he's pretty laid back (although sometimes I wish he'd keep his stuff a little more organized). He definitely helps keep things in balance, especially when I'm running around like crazy. I love you babe!

Busy few weeks

Well, things here have been a bit crazy since school got out. We've gone to Pasco almost every weekend since Memorial Day. It's been fun, but we've definitely been missing hanging out with our friends up here in Cheney.

Last weekend, (the 12th) was my grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary. Friday everyone went to the temple (we couldn't make it because we had Jeremy's grandpa's funeral to attend) and then afterwards they came over to my parents' house and we had the most amazing carne asada. Seriously, I have never had its equal. Saturday, we had to get up waaay too early in the morning and head up to Connell for family pictures, but it was a lot of fun. The pictures looked really nice. Then there was a barbeque and after that, a reception. It was fun to see some family that I hadn't seen in ages. So, Happy Anniversary Grandma and Grandpa!

We stayed down in Pasco from the 12th until yesterday. It was a lot of fun, but I have to admit that I'm glad to be home in my own house, in my own bed.

The Circle of Life

The past couple of days have been....crazy, I guess. That's the best word I can come up with. I'm feeling kind of numb right now. Yesterday, (well, I guess technically 2 days ago now, but Thursday) we found out that Jeremy's grandpa was in the hospital. Apparently he was having trouble breathing the day before, and they found blood clots in his lungs, his leg, and his aorta. So they took him over to Deaconess in an ambulance. We went to see him Thursday night, and he really wasn't looking too good. He didn't know we were there; he was sleeping. Most of Jeremy's family was there. We all went back to his parents and spent most of the evening together. Before we left, Jeremy's grandma called to say that both the heart doctor and lung doctor thought things were looking good, so we felt like he was going to make it through this. (He had heart surgery a few months ago and had been recovering pretty well since.)

This morning, though, I got a message from Jeremy's dad saying to call him. I had just been on the phone with Jeremy, so I called him back and told him to call his parents. They then told us that Jeremy's grandpa, Ralph Warren Cress, had passed away sometime during the night.

As we were driving out to the Valley to spend the day with family, I was reflecting on how life moves in a circular fashion. Grandpa wasn't the only one to die today, and we're going to greatly miss him. But at the same time, I'm sure that many babies were born today in the exact hospital he died in. I don't know how better to phrase things, but it was an interesting thought to have. I'm sure grateful for the Gospel, and for the knowledge that if we do our part and live the best that we can, we can be reunited with our loved ones after this life. It was such a comfort to us today. It doesn't mean that we're not sad they've moved on, but it gives us hope for the future. And we are at peace knowing he is no longer in pain.

Anyway, just a few thoughts that were going on in my mind today. Hope someone else can maybe glean something from them as well.

Finally...an update!

Well, there's not a whole lot to say about what's been going on lately. We've gone down to Pasco the past two weekends and we'll be going down the next two weekends as well. It's kinda crazy.

Jeremy was finally able to take the test for his insurance license, and he passed all but one part. So we're excited about that. Hopefully things will go well for him this summer.

Finals are next week. I know that I'll certainly be glad when they're through. I am sooo looking forward to a break from school. Only one year left. Only one year left. Just gotta keep reminding myself of that.

So, I need opinions. I want to do something to my hair, but I'm not sure what to do to it. The options are blonde, dark brown, or something with more red in it. So, what do ya'll think?