Fun in Sin City!

I cant believe that it is Friday already!!! I swear it was Monday yesterday. Where did the week go?!?!?! What Andrew said is true, vacation time goes by wayyyyy tooo fast!!! I dont like it all!!! But oh man, it was so much fun! We did so much stuff in the last four days and walked at least 6 miles, maybe more. Poor Andrew got blisters..... sad day! But no worries, he was tough! I wish I could be on vacation forever and ever and never have to be responsible. Maybe one day. But now it is time to get excited for the next adventure, we are thinking NYC in the summer....... hhhhmmmmmmmmm Could be fun!!
Here are a few pics from the trip, more will come soon!

NO Motivation

So I have been working my hind end off this week trying to get everything done so that when I go on vacation next week I dont have stress about homework the whole time and be able to relax and have a good time. I have worked hard, every single night I have worked on something for a different class. Most of the things I have been working on are papers, busy work if you ask me. I mean really, am I ever going to benefit on writing a paper about the emerging diseases in Africa? I dont think so..... It is now Saturday, my big day to get everything done, and here it is, 1030 in the morning and I have absolutely no motivation what so ever to do anything that has to do with school. My brain feels like it is a puddle of mushy oatmeal and my eyes are so sick of staring at a computer screen they are starting to ache. I dont know if I will make it..... I hope so cause I want to enjoy my vacation!!! AHHHHHH!!! Ok now that I am done complaining I must get back to work. Too bad homework isnt as easy as blogging, man, I would be so good at that! ;) LOL. Everyone go out and enjoy the nice weather for me, I am stuck indoors. :( Boo.

So much for a great weekend.... :(

Weekends are supposed to be great and wonderful and relaxing and care free.... Well I guess I just didnt get lucky this weekend. I decided that I need to add some spice and wreck my car!!! I know I know, I could have done something better than that but you know, I just wanted to create some more stress in my life. ;) As of right now I am not sure as to what exactly happened, I am still waiting on the police report for that one. I got hit at least twice, once on the back and once on the passenger side. Lets just say it doesnt look pretty. But no worries, after much discussion and a threat or two from my boyfriend, I went and got checked out and I am good medically, just sore as all come! BOO! Here are a few pics that I took of my sad little car..... I didnt get one with the bumper fully off, that was the only way we were able to drive it without scrapping metal. I am sad about the whole ordeal, but as many people have said, it is just a car, be grateful that you are alive and well! I wonder what next weekend will bring..... anyone have any suggestions?

The side that is still intact


Poor bumper

Where the semi decided to take a swipe.



There is no window... how sad!

Weekends are fantastic!!! I love that all week we work hard at school and work and then Friday night comes and all of the cares go away for a few short days and it is time to play and enjoy having fun and making memories.
The weather this weekend was fabulous so Andrew and I decided to give my parents a break and take the kids for a bit. We decided to go miniture golfing. How hard could that be??? Man who knew that little kids were so good at things like this??? But it was super fun and I am already counting down the days till next weekend..... only 5 more to go!!!

Here are a few pics from our adventures, we look amazing I know! ;)


Toriann trying to make a hole in one....


Not sure what she was doing here. What a goof!


It was a bit sunny.....


Pretty sure he won..... what a punk!


She kept it entertaining


Dont think she was too happy there...


So she does have a head I promise!


The cute score keeper! Pretty sure I like this boy!


Getting ready to win it all! ;)

What will the next warm day bring????

Valentines Weekend

So this weekend was full of adventure. I saw the new movie, Confessions of a Shopaholic, cute, definate chick flick and made me want to go spend a little money.... ;) I braved the snow and made the 35 min drive to go and spend time with my cute Valentine. He is adorable, I am not sure how I got so lucky. He gave me some flowers and not one, or two, but three cards. All said things that are inside jokes to us and what he wanted to say, he is so sweet! We went to Olive Garden for lunch, and after waiting an hour got some great food, and my dear boy pulled out all of the stops, telling me I could have whatever I wanted. After we just took it easy and did some shopping, watched a movie, and took a nice nap. We then ventured down to my friends wedding reception and then my roommates V-day party. Man we had a little too much fun there...
Sunday we spent the day together going to church, visiting my Grandparents, some of our friends and walking around temple square. I am sad that my camera died when we finally got to the tmeple, so I told him we have to go back again and take more pics. He is cute and totally agreed.
Pretty sure my boyfriend is amazing, he treats me like a princess, and makes me feel so loved. He is absolutely adorable, gets along great with my friends and family and is so willing to please and do anything that he can do to help me.
I know that many people dont like Valentines Day becauase it is a day for those that have someone, and I totally understand that. I am thankful for a boy that cares about me and is willing to do anything for me. I hope that every girl can find a guy like him. I hope everyone had a good weekend!!
Here are a few pics from the adventures.


Me and my boy looking cute! :D


Trying to get the temple in the background, it was cold!


The newest temple in Draper, it is gorgeous!


Me and my cute roomies at the Valentine party with our fancy drinks. Love these girls!

So for the Superbowl I was asked to bring a sweet treat to our little party. Little did I know they would be such a big hit. Peanut butter and chocolate, two essential sweet treats put together is divine! My boyfriend couldnt get enough and I have had requests to make more. So here is the recipe. I found it on http://sisterscafe.blogspot.com/ Enjoy!

Magic in the Middle Cookies
These chocolate cookies have a surprise in the middle... a peanut butter surprise. Yum! I saw these on My Kitchen Cafe and had to give them a try. They are super fun if you are needing a change from good ol' chocolate chip. This recipe is a bit more time consuming than the average cookie though- so for me it will be reserved for a special treat! Enjoy! (..and don't over bake)

from King Arthur Flour Blog
submitted by Brittany

Chocolate Dough
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for dredging)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk

Peanut butter filling
3/4 cup peanut butter, crunchy or smooth, your choice
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. To make the dough: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In another medium-sized mixing bowl, beat together the sugars, butter, and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and the egg, beating to combine, then stir in the dry ingredients, blending well.

2. To make the filling: In a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter and confectioners sugar until smooth. With floured hands or a teaspoon scoop, roll the filling into 26 one-inch balls.

3. To shape the cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon of the dough (a lump about the size of a walnut), make an indentation in the center with your finger and place one of the peanut butter balls into the indentation. (I thought it was easiest to just separate the dough into 26 pieces like the filling so I didn't run out or have lots of leftovers.) Bring the cookie dough up and over the filling, pressing the edges together cover the center; roll the cookie in the palms of your hand to smooth it out. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

4. Roll each rounded cookie in granulated sugar, and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. Use the bottom of a drinking glassto flatten each cookie to about 1/2-inch thick.

5. Bake the cookies for 7 to 9 minutes, or until they're set and you can smell chocolate. Remove them from the oven, and cool on a rack.

Crazy Eights

Time for Crazy eights list and tags! I tag Mindy, Crystal, Jill, Nikki, Becca, and anyone else that wants to do it! :)

8 fav TV shows
1. Greys Anatomy
2. E.R.
3. Private Practice
4. 24
5. Biggest Loser
6. What Not To Wear
7. Anything on the Food Network
8. CSI, any of them

8 things I did yesterday:

1. Sat in class for 6 hrs
2. Worked for 5 hrs
3. Worked on a paper and fell asleep staring at the screen
4. Went to Walmart
5. Gave showers to three cute little ladies
6. Tried to watch Freedom Writers
7. Got frustrated with stupid drivers and no parking
8. Wasted time reading blogs

8 things I look forward to:

1. Getting the first chapter of my paper done and turned in
2. Getting to sleep in on Sat
3. Hanging out with my boy
4. Losing weight
5. Warm weather
6. Being done with school, at least with my BA
7. Vacation, just not sure when or where
8. Finding the man of my dreams.....

8 Favorite Restaurants:

1. Costa Vida
2. Pizza Factory
3. Paradise Cafe
4. Cheesecake Factory
5. Chillis
6. Gloria's Little Italy
7. Pier 49 Pizza
8. Kneaders

8 things on my wish list:

1. be completely done with school
2. a house of my own
3. no more worries about money
4. lose weight
5. have my family free of illness
6. more time in the day to sleep
7. contact with old friends
8. my dream job


(This Picture can be found @ haleysonson.com. There are some great flower pics)