Let's Head to the Greens!

If anyone knows Mr. B very well at all you know that

he LOVES the game of golf! 

Since knowing Ty I have come to love it more and more. 

It definitely tops Hockey, NASCAR, and Boxing, let's just say that ;)

It also beats some of the other hobbies my sweet husband has. 

For example.

After a recent fishing trip that took much longer than expected,

the wives ended up chatting in the truck up on the hill,

while the boys hiked down to fish. 

As you could have guessed, we started talking about

how we don't understand how they think this is fun!

It would have been a much better trip if we had let the boys go and

we had stayed back at the cabin and watched chick flicks and played card games!

When just Ty and I were on our way home I was curious and asked him

what they had been talking about while they were fishing. 

"Nothing really, we were just saying it probably would have been a 

better trip if we had left the whiny girls back at the cabin!"

hahaha so there you go!

Although fishing is not my favorite hobby of Ty's, I do know 

it is important that we have something that we enjoy doing together. 

So, the other day after dinner with my family we decided to walk

off our dinner looking around Dick's. 

Ty was looking for a 60 degree wedge but then

I saw the cutest women's clubs that were 50% off!!

I couldn't resist and it didn't take Ty too much convincing either ;)

Sweet Mr. B gave up buying his new club and got me a set!

So of course for FHE we headed to the driving range!

Ta-Da!

We had so much fun!!

Ty was so patient with me and I am glad we found something that we can enjoy together. 

Even though I am no where close to being let

onto a golf course, we will have fun practicing and spending time together. 

I think it's important to try something new every once in awhile  

and I am so relieved I don't have to go fishing 

to be able to spend time quality time with Ty ;) 

Silly People You Can Go Inside.

The other day I was having a rough time at work.

It was busy and I was frustrated and I wanted a break.

When my lunch time came around I decided to brighten

my mood by swinging by McDonalds and getting a ice cream cone. 

(Yes I agree to some degree that food can make you happy!)

Then I drove the 3 blocks to the St. George Temple to

enjoy my treat and relax.

I rolled the windows down and listened to the radio for awhile 

while I enjoyed the nice weather. 

There were a lot of visitors walking around the grounds.

Cute little families, couples, and people enjoying the grounds all by themselves. 

Some were members, others looked like tourists, 

 but they were all enjoying the beauty 

that the sweet temple brings inside and out.  

Unfortunately my lunch break was coming to an end and as I rounded

the corner I noticed a couple taking pictures of the temple through the fence. 

I watched them for a second and thought how odd that was.

They could see everyone walking around the inside of the grounds

but decided to take a picture through the metal gates. 

I literally said out loud in my empty car, 

"Silly people, you can go inside!"

Now, I'm no photographer, so maybe they were trying to do some 

cool effect with their lens through the gate.

Regardless, something hit me.

Whether you are a member of the LDS church or not

you are welcome to more fully embrace the gospel and receive the

blessing that come from going inside the temple!

Sometimes I take this wonderful blessing for granted. 

The temple is so accessible and the spirit there is so ready with open arms

to warm your heart, teach you a lesson, allow you to serve, and enlighten your mind. 

I took away from this experience two challenges for myself. 

1- Stop being silly and GO to the temple. 

Stop taking for granted the wonderful peace

 that comes from the temple and serve!

2- Share your knowledge and show people that they can go inside!

There are so many wonderful people that are taking pictures

through the gates when they could be enjoying the full beauty within those walls. 

The temple has brought me so much comfort in my life.

Whether it's a break from a rough day at work, 

or the much needed answer to prayer, the spirit that is there has never failed me. 

I know that the Lord put temples on the earth

 to give us this comfort, relief, and to make us happy!

 I also know that he wants us to share the

 beauty of the gospel with others! 

Basic Baby Blanket For Beginners

One of my very best friends is pregnant with a cute little boy. 

I started thinking about gift ideas and although new mommies 

always receive dozens of little blankets,

 I figured another cute one can't hurt right?

I am not the most experienced sewer, so quilts and such

were out of the question.

I started brainstorming and came up with this design. 

I loved how simple and cute this baby blanket 

turned out and wanted to share it with those that are looking

for a basic sewing project!

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I went to Joanns Fabric to look around

and HUZZAH their snuggly flannels were on sale for

$2.50 A YARD!

Yes seriously, two full walls of fabric goodness

ON SALE!

I couldn't decide.

I debated between 5 different patterns.

So simple because the store announcer said they would be closing soon

and  the fact that I LOVED this fabric.

the monsters won. :) 

I chose the monsters fabric first and then found another flannel 

that I felt matched but wasn't too overbearing. 

I got a yard of each and then found some fun red rick-rack for the edges.

(I would suggest getting a rick rack that is no skinnier than 3/4")

Step 1:  If any of the edges are uneven or have words on them,

trim them off without sacrificing too much of the fabric. 

Step 2: Put right sides together like so. 

Step 3: Start pinning the rick rack between the two fabrics.

I played around a little bit, but found that pinning it, 

allowing just a little of the rick rack showing on the outside,

was the perfect amount in order for the rick rack to show fully

once it was flipped inside out. 

Continue pinning down the side about 4 to 5" apart.

When it comes to the corners you have two options.

You can keep the rick rack in one piece and round the corner

and keep pinning, or you can cut the rick rack at each edge

and just make sure the corners match up without 

awkward ends hanging out.

I chose to cut the corners and pin it that way.  

Step 3: When you begin to sew, set your needle so that it is sewing 

directly in the middle of the rick rack. 

Once you have sewn around all the edges 

leave about 8 inches at the end so that you can flip it to right sides out.

Step 4:  This is where it gets a little tricky.

With the help of my mothers talent of explaining over the phone

and the visuals from Pinterest, I learned how

to make an invisible stitch!

The blog positively splendid really helped me out!

Once the hole is stitched up.........

Ta-DA!

Like I said I loved how it turned out and how simple 

the design was.

Flannel is such a great fabric for babies because

it's light weight but sturdy and

is great for swaddling those cuties up tight!

This could easily be a one day project that 

you can whip out last minute.

This is my first real tutorial so if I skipped any major steps 

or was unclear in my descriptions please ask questions!

Thanks!

Anniversary Trip to San Diego!

I can't believe it has been a year already!

Time definitely flies when you're having fun. 

Ty is truly my best friend and we love spending time together.

It doesn't matter how much time we get to laugh and talk it's never enough.   

San Diego was beautiful and we had a fabulous time. 

Be prepared for a picture overload!

This was the the beautiful view from our room! 

It was a little out of the way but our hotel was right on the bay 

so the view was definitely worth it. 

That night we went to Mission Beach.  

It was too cold to get in the water but so relaxing to walk around. 

There was a very fun mini-golf place right next to the beach and we had a blast!

It was probably the nicest mini-golf place we have ever been to.  

AND they had pineapple dole whips just like Disneyland!

On our way out the park was closing so the 

churro guy gave these to us for FREE. Score!

The next morning we went to Balboa park.  

It was gorgeous and such a nice day to walk around. 

they had beautiful buildings, gardens and fountains. 

After Balboa Park we went to Old Town

and visited the Mormon Battalion visitors center.

The church does an amazing job of making high quality

tours for everyone to visit and learn.  

This was an interactive tour which included the opportunity for Ty to get dressed up :) 

He is a very cute solider. 

This is the view from the back of our hotel.

There was a little shack that you could rent kayaks from

so Ty and I took one out. 

A little past the harbor there was a little beach to sit and watch.  

Such a fun activity to do together! 

Lastly we went and visited the San Diego Temple. 

Gorgeous!! My goodness this place can take your breath away. 

It was so wonderful to be there and walk around with Ty. 

I truly know that the Lord's plan of happiness includes 

a temple marriage.

Being married has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

No one else has made me feel more loved and protected.

Our marriage has encouraged me to become a better person.

I'm more selfless and more aware of what it means to truly

accept and defend someone, no matter what. 

I am so in love with my Mr. B and grateful everyday that he chose me forever. 

Quick Monogram Craft

Welcome to the new blog!

I have been goofing around with a new design 

and have learned a lot of new fun tricks.

Little by little I have been decorating our little apartment but I haven't 

done anything for our bedroom....until now!

I saw this post on Pinterest

http://weeklyhabit.blogspot.com/2014/01/bedroom-mini-makeover.html

I loved the idea and thought it was soo cute!

I took the idea and kind of ran with it. 

This was so cheap and took me about an hour!

I am such a sucker for Dollarstore frames.  

Obviously these aren't as big and thick and fancy as the one on Pinterest

but it worked for me and three bucks later I was done :)

I got the letters at Michaels with a 50% off coupon whoop whoop. 

I found the fun striped paper at Michaels as well. 

Once I painted the frames and the letters I popped the paper in the frames 

and hot glued the letters to the glass of the frames. 

(Make sure you really hot glue them good.... the A fell off in the middle of

the night and scared me to death!!) 

There you go!

Quick easy and cheap decor. 

The Sweetest Mistake

Since school has started, Me and Mr. B have been VERY busy!

My sweet Ty is working two jobs and going to school full time and continues

to be be happy and make me laugh everyday!

He is such a hard worker, I am so grateful for him!

I am still working full time and taking two classes through Utah State. 

I have been very overwhelmed! 

I don't know what I was thinking when I thought getting a bachelors degree

while working full time would be a sinch....

haha I think I decided I wanted a trade-school version

instead of an actual degree. 

Wouldn't be so much easier to be hired for a job and to learn as you go? 

haha maybe that's not such a great idea but its sounding pretty good. 

All of this craziness has worn us down pretty good.

This past week was especially full of tests, meetings, and homework so I

was delighted when I came to work on Friday morning and received these!!

This was the following conversation...

ME: "You make me wanna cry! I love you so much sweetheart.  

What an amazing husband you are!"

TY: "I love you too.  Why do I make you wanna cry?"

ME: "Because you are so sweet! I am so grateful for you!"

TY: "You are cute. I love you so much"

(at this point Ty was thinking "...she must have woken up on the RIGHT side of the bed.)

ME: " You are too babe! What an wonderful surprise!

You can have whatever you wanted ;) haha you're amazing!"

TY: "What do you mean surprise?"

ME: "The flowers this morning! haha I was very surprised, you're the best."

TY: "Do the flowers say they are from me?"

ME: "Yeah... haha was it not supposed to?"

TY: " ...Did it have a letter with it?"

At this point I was very confused and decided to called him. 

I read the little letter attached to the flowers and it said

"Delivery date 02/14/2014"

haha they delivered it TWO weeks early!!

We were both dying!

He called the flower shop and they said that would give us 

more flowers on the correct date. 

This was one of the best mistakes ever :)

Friday was so overwhelming and those flowers made everything better!

Balancing our work, school schedules, as well as our life together has

been a challenge but we have found time to smile about the small things. 

Ty and I took a break from homework the other day 

to go to a DSU basketball game and had a great time relaxing 

and enjoying time togetether. 

No matter how busy our lives get it's the sweet simple things 

(sometimes mistakes)

that keep us smiling. 

Hello 2014 Thanks for the Fun 2013

2013 is definitely a year to be remembered. 

Outside of getting married which was obviously 

one of the biggest events of my life,

this year has been wonderful to Ty and I. 

I was looking up fun family traditions and one of them was to write a letter

to each year thanking "it" for the memories made. 

I loved the idea so here we go!

Dear 2013, 

You had quite a few fabulous surprises up your sleeve this year. 

Thanks for that.  I am a big fan of surprises. 

 The first surprise was my sweet Mr. B proposing at the top of a beautiful mountain on January 12th . 

The words he said there brought me to tears.

That was very good way to start off the year. 

Then the planning started for the big day!!

We had a short lovely engagement and were married in the 

St. George Temple on a beautiful clear day.

March 16, 2013

will forever be a special day for us. 

Because of school we only were able to make a quick get

away to Vegas for our 1st Honeymoon..

(Yes we had 3)

My wonderful mother bought us a 2 night stay at a little resort place in Vegas

and through all the planning I thought she booked the hotel and she thought I did. 

So.... on the way to Vegas I decided to call the hotel and double check...

Yup.. no one had booked the hotel. 

Thank heavens for Hotwire and cheap deals.

We hurried and booked a couple nights and the classy Riviera.

The trip was definitely one to remember. 

There was no microwave for the food that we brought to eat sooo

we spent most of our meals at the Mcdonalds across the street.

To top off our sweet little vacation I forgot to bring

1- My toothbrush

2- My make-up

3- A hair tie

4- A brush

5- A razor

Needless to say Ty is a keeper and was definitely thrown into reality quick. 

Honeymoon round 2 was much better.  

We were able to use the hotel that my mom had bought for our real honeymoon and

we had a splendid time. 

Finally it was May and our REAL honeymoon was here!

Third time is the charm I guess. 

 We loved our cruise and would go on another one in a heartbeat!

We loved relaxing, eating way too much, and Ty loved competing 

and winning any competition he could ;)

In August we were able to go through the temple with my brother Ethan

for him to go on his mission in Chesapeake Virginia.

It's been so amazing to see him grow through his letters. 

He has such a sweet heart and I know he is blessing many lives on his mission.  

He grew up so fast! 

School started in August for Ty.

Along with classes and homework came the inevitable football intramurals. 

I love watching him play and I'm probably the only wife yelling from the sideline. 

This year their team played so well! 

It was so fun to watch them make it to the top and win the tournament. 

Nothing too exciting happened between October and now but 

this year was definitely full of wonderful memories. 

We had a wonderful Christmas morning Skyping with Ethan and opening 

sweet presents from each other.  

We are excited for a new year together and I am sure it will be full of 

surprises and new opportunities.  

We loved 2013 but feel very blessed to have another great year together. 

Thanks again 2013, we couldn't have asked for a better year. 

Love, Me and Mr. B