Blue vs. Red and Snow

I am on this new kick all I want to do is experience new things, see new places, taste new foods. 

So on Sundays we have decided to go and see new places through Sunday Drives

this last sunday we went to a winter wonderland somewhere in the mountains it was beautiful and unforgetable. I can't wait for next Sunday...

This is Kelli Ottesen the funnest and cutest girl. She came to the game with us and we had a blast

Can you believe this good looking group of girls.

Rylie, Elise, Cindy(mom), ME, Kelli and Sarah

The last few games and peaked my stress level to a unhealthy rate. I need to learn some stress relief tactics.

Although they lost my sweetie ROCKED THE HOUSE!! BOOOYAHHHH

A few little gems...

Too frequently, women underestimate their influence for good. Well could you follow the formula given by the Lord: 'Establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God' (D&C 88:119).

"In such a house will be found happy, smiling children who have been taught, by precept and example, the truth. Children are not simply tolerated, but welcomed; not commanded, but encouraged; not driven, but guided; not neglected, but loved."

Thomas S. Monson

“May we . . . demonstrate kindness and love within our own families. Our homes are to be more than sanctuaries; they should also be places where God’s Spirit can dwell, where the storm stops at the door, where love reigns and peace dwells.”

Thomas S. Monson, “Looking Back and Moving Forward,” Ensign, May 2008, 90

Chris and Ashley

I have the sexiest husband alive

These were taken by Collin and Liz. I love them

The Bike Bananza

here is a picture of my new hair do

AHHH I love bangs

NOW TO THE IMPORTANT STUFF

The other day Chris and I were walking in our underground garage passed the bike rack when Chris says "honey, where is my bike?" to our surprise our lock which we thought would keep our bikes safe and sound was snipped and Chris's beautiful green Gary Fisher was no where to be found :( luckily my bike was still there. We can't seem to figure out why someone would just take his bike and not mine they were locked together. I guess my bike just wasn't good enough. NOT, my bike totally rocks. 

So yesterday Chris and I went to get him a new bike. His new bike is bigger and better than his last one he loves it so much and so do I. 

We can't wait for warmer weather so Chris and I can cruise on our bikes

I am going on a date...

We usually try to have a nice date night once a week or more but our lives have been crazy with school starting back up, work and basketball we just haven't had nearly as much time as we need and want to spend together. After a few days it really begins to play a tool on us we have to have our doses of each other daily or else we start going crazy. So today I was sent a text that put the biggest smile on my face...

"would you wanna maybe uh, go...out with me tonight? On a date?" "YES!!!"
I can't stop thinking about what Chris has up his sleeve...

Maybe it could be a dinner at my favorite restaurant with the best conversation and addicting laughter

Maybe the date will start with some of these to fill the house with red rose aroma

Or perhaps a shared plate of spaghetti and meatballs

A romantic night ice skating hand in hand ha ha ha ha sounds cheesy but lets face it who wouldn't love to ice skate with their best friend?

I can't wait!! I feel like this is our first date.

P.S. I cut bangs and my hair rocks!! Thanks Camille

Practically Pefect...

Just when I think my Bro Collin and Sis Elizabeth couldn't be more perfect they decide to pick up a new hobby and begin their own little company Pixel Pop Photography (gotta love the name) And they are amazing so much fun to shoot with. We got to be their guinny pigs for one day take a look at the pictures they took of us and some of their other work CLICK HERE Collin also made a little teaser video watch it HERE there was a lot more pictures taken I will post my favorite as soon as I figure out how to save them to my lap top :)

p.s. don't you love Chris's outfit I will take the credit for that one

Bring It On

Chris and I were given the game Farkle as a present for Christmas from one of your aunts and we can't stop playing it. It a game that tests your self control your ability to say to your self thats enough I will stay where I am, take what I have been given, and stop the constant urge for more. I have the leading high score of 53, 000 and some oh yeah!!

Our Holiday Season

1st YEAR ANNIVERSARY :) YIPEE

Chris had the whole day planned and it all started with breakfast, shopping and...

STEAMED MILK MMMMMM OUR FAV

After dinner at our favorite resturant Tempanyaki

Chris surprised me with a suite at the marriot at Thanksgiving point and these gorgeous flowers

He also took me on a horse drawn sleigh ride oh it was so romantic

I had to post this picture because Chris looks so adorable 

Thanks honey for the best anniversary ever!! I am so lucky!

TRADITIONS SLEDDING 

Chris and I love starting new traditions within our little family one we started is sledding on Christmas Eve but this year we went on the 23 we love sledding together

CHRISTMAS EVE

Grandma and Grandpa Dravland we were so lucky to have the pleasure to spend Christmas with them

Our first "real" Christmas last year we were on our honeymoon

The Annual present exchange

Santa surprised us with a visit it was perfect Jonathan & Matthew were shocked

MOMS BIRTHDAY 

I wish I could post the age my Mom is without her killing me because she looks AMAZING!! I hope I look like her when I am 62 :) but more importantly I hope I have the success she has and her solid gold heart. MOM you amaze us all

Happy Birthday MOM to celebrate we all went and ate of Chilis YUM YUM

This is a locket and earings Chris got me for Christmas I LOVE LOCKETS

NEW YEARS 2009

Lindy is such a doll and invited us to their cabin for New Years. Their cabin is right of the slopes up at Sundance...sledding on the slopes + the "cat" = terrifying

Don't worry your eyes are not deceving you, that is Jessica one of my best friends since kindergarden and she is still absolutly adorable like she always has been

Happy New Year

If any of year had a hard time finding Martinelias because they were all sold out....it's our fault we had so many bottles

One of the funnest girls Lindy going her sweet reverse right arm behind grab :)

Thanks Lindy for such a great NEW YEARS