2.19.2012

I'm in Love.

I love that we take Valentine's Day seriously in our home.
It is so much fun to decorate, make cards,
and plan a fun Valentine's date!
We ate a lot of chocolate this year...
...I may have gone overboard with the pink & red decor...
...and I made Valentine's for our Relief Society sisters.
On Valentine's Day, Dan and I each planned
a part of the date.
I got home to find these beauties on the stove.
I found a special on a couples massage!
Not pictured.
Not only was it discounted for the month of February
but Dan's student ID gave us a better deal!
It was so relaxing. Dan deserved a little pampering.
This school year has not been kind.
Anyway, we got home feeling so relaxed and rejuvenated!
We headed downtown to this cool spot where the river
meets the lake and there is a beautiful view of downtown.
Dan shared some really special things with me.
It was my favorite part of the night.
In the basket are homemade raspberry and
white chocolate muffins that he baked himself!!
We ended with dinner at Michelangelo's.
Other things I have enjoyed this month is
hearing Dan play the piano on a nightly basis. Not only do I love that he practices but I love
that it makes him happy.
I have loved going to get hot chocolate
with Dan this winter.
It is the best activity when it is freezing outside!!
I snapped this picture last night as
Dan was doing the dishes.
How did I get so lucky?
He even dances as he cleans! Ha! I love it.
I feel just as in love as I did the day we got married.
I love you, Dan! XO!

1.31.2012

News

We have arrived safely back in Ohio.
We received a chilling welcome as we
pulled into the airport in the snow.
I am so happy to announce that Dan
passed his board exam!!
We celebrated with our good friends by
going out to dinner.
Nate passed too! Way to go guys!
Dan cleaned my teeth a few weeks ago.
I am so impressed with him.
He is so committed and disciplined in school.
What a stud!

1.03.2012

A California Christmas

We are so blessed to travel home each year
to beautiful California for Christmas.
We had such a good time!
Enjoy the photos from our trip!
As you can see, the weather was gorgeous!
I wish I would have remembered to take more pictures.
We ate so much good food, played games, ran on the beach,
shopped, relaxed, celebrated, and ate more food...
Happy 2012!!

12.25.2011

The Spirit of Christ

"We all can make the choice to give thanks
in prayer and to ask God for direction to
serve others for Him-especially during
this time of year when we celebrate
the Savior's birth."
-Henry B. Eyring