Say WHAT?!

How did I JUST find out Krispy Kreme has a DRIVE-THRU!?

Good thing i'm starting Yoga again on Monday. 

In with the New...

I saw this message from Kristin today:

"Hey, I know you just moved and everything, but I NEED to see some current blog posts. Furniture purchases, dogs eating snow, dogs peeing in snow... anything. Thanks. Miss you more than you know."

First of all, I'm a little surprised someone, even Kristin, still looks at our blog.

Second of all...Miss you too!

Third of all, If I have to do posts of our dogs peeing in the snow, I would probably say its time we shut down the blog because no blog-worthy things ever happen to us. :) Which is probably almost true. We aren't that exciting.

Any hoo. We've been in Utah for 4 weeks. I'm super homesick, but I love our new home :) I like to relate it to Betty White. Old and cute.

The dogs love their big backyard, and the snow. I had never heard a dog's teeth chatter before. Matt bought them a heating blanket then said "I thought about getting one for you too but..." Its cool Matt, dogs come first. I have my sweet new Zebra Snuggie to keep me warm.

I felt bad about them having to ride in the car for 10 hours. Then I turned around and saw this and I didn't feel so bad.

And next thing I knew, Matt was back there with them.

At least 4 people have joked with us saying they knew we were from AZ by the way we shoveled the snow on the driveway/walkway. PSH... I thought it was just fine.

I love having deer walking around our neighborhood every once in a while. And speaking of... will someone please tell Matt that Bambi is a BOY. He refuses to believe me.

Its fun decorating the house, picking out paint colors and buying new furniture (good thing i'll be done with school soon so I can get a job) Our favorite is our big leather sectional we just got. (It better be after what Matt and his cousin Nick went thru to get it home). I could easily spend my whole day on it. Not good.

Matt is having fun fixing things up around the house. He's turned into quite the Handy Man. (Or Handy Manny if you're a Disney fan)

I'm doing my externship at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake. I LOVE it. Poor Matt has to listen to all my stories when I get home everyday.

Matt hasn't really had to be gone at all for work since we've been here, which is nice. That was getting ridiculous for a while. We've been able to spend a lot more time together.

Over all, we really like it here. Even though we have no friends yet and we're freezing.

And when they were showing Phoenix on Cops & Coyotes on tv, I teared up a little. Thank goodness for Facebook, Skype, and Southwest Airlines :)

Maybe when we finish up with the furniture and decorating we'll post some pics.

We miss everyone. Come visit us. A Lot.

Sam the Man

Our brother Sammy (Matt's little brother) got his mission call! We are so excited for him. Those of us that could, went to mom & dad's house to be there when he opened it.

I'm not sure who was more anxious/excited, Sam or Mom :)

We all guessed where he was going. Australia, Mexico, Scotland, Provo... and we were all wrong.

PERU!

We are so excited for Sam. And we are so proud of him for making the decision to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He's going to be a great missionary!

Sedona... Check

We've been making lists of all the things we want to do before we leave AZ. (Not like we'll never be back...) Considering we only have about 2 months left, AND its the holidays, I doubt we will accomplish alot...

Sedona was on the list and we went this weekend. I've been there before but this time we really got to just enjoy the scenery and relax. We drove up some trails and had a KFC picnic in the desert. I know some people don't think Arizona is pretty at all, but I really love and appreciate it. Cacti and all. And Sedona is definately one of the most beautiful places in AZ.

Our New Obsession

PRISON BREAK

Why haven't I been watching this show since it first aired? I'm (we're) obsessed with it.

After watching a few episodes I feel like I could pretty much make it in prison. Or I guess, make it OUT of prison?

Then I slowly come back to reality and I know I wouldn't last 2 minutes. (I'm not planning on finding out either way.)

Just like I couldn't make it on a deserted island with smoke monsters (LOST) or keep up with Jack Bauer at CTU (24).

Thank you Net Flix for allowing us to stream this genius show from our Wii.

No waiting a week for the next episode. No commercials. No messing around.

Pathetic, i'll admit it.

"You stay classy, San Diego"

Lately our lives have pretty much consisted of Matt working, my school, and lots of house hunting. But a couple of weeks ago we slipped away for a mini vaca in San Diego. We finally went to Sea World and of course took the dogs to the beach. I hope some lucky family found our $15 frizbee washed up on shore after I took my sweet time taking off my flip flops and dress to swim after it... (although I can't say I really ever planned on catching up to it)

And if your planning on making a trip to SD anytime soon you HAVE to go eat at

Best Food Ever. Seriously.

BYE BYE AZ

In a few months we will be moving from here...

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To here...

A month ago if you would have told me we would be moving to Utah, I would have said you were definately crazy. But I guess what is really crazy is how fast things can change. Matt is movin' up in his company and that means we are movin' up to Utah. (Salt Lake area)

I'm excited/sad/nervous/anxious/scared... But i'm really proud of Matt :) And I'd go anywhere with him.

It'll be hard leaving family & friends, I've always live so close to everyone. But I know this will be good for us. I already told Matt i'm gonna have to go shopping for some warm clothes :) Especially if we are going to be moving in the middle of winter... But i'm excited about the weather and I got even more excited after we started house shopping (Utah is so pretty).

They are letting Matt work from Phx until i'm finished with my classes in December. And i'll do my externship up in Utah.

So come visit us :)

No Excuses...

I'm just a Bad Blogger...

Have I really not blogged for 4 months?

Our Italy trip in March was AMAZING! I miss it already. There was so much to see and so much Gelato to eat :)

Matt did an awesome job on the pictures, I cant wait to blow some up and put them around the house.

Siena was one of my favorite places...

Pisa

We had to stop on the side of the road for a pic. The scenery was awesome

Volterra sound familiar Twilight Fans?! Thankfully we didn't run into any vampires. But i look white enough to be one...

The Colleseum was awesome at night. (and during the day)

My wonderful travel buddy Kristin :)