A Tribute to Jon Schmidt

I'm at home alone tonight. Matt is coaching a hockey game, and I have so many things to do. I sat down at my desk, but had to organize it a little before I got started on homework. I did one assignment fairly quickly, so I decided to organize (for real this time). I suddenly became a little overwhelmed when I realized how many little things I need to do: stuff for the school, stuff for work, stuff for Relief Society, stuff for my own projects, homework etc. I took in a deep breath and got to work, but still feeling major overwhelmed so I decided to listen to Jon Schmidt, and ya know what? He is amazing. Thank you Jon Schmidt for making such lovely music. I feel much better now. :)

Just to make you happy

So I'm not the best blogger in the world. In fact, I'd say I'm right there with the worst. I don't really leave enough time. Well, here's a little update:
Matt and I celebrated his birthday by driving to Colorado to see an Av's game (Avalanche-Hockey) We had such a fun time! It was wonderful and as soon as I get my hands on his computer, I will add more details with pictures! (Cool, right?)
We also realized that we have been married for 1 1/2 years! Can you believe it? We didn't really celebrate, but he did buy me flowers, and surprised me with pearl earrings (to match the necklace he gave me a year ago for Christmas) :)
We are both working a lot and going to school a lot, and loving it (a lot). We are also in the super fun process of buying a home! Cool, huh? It's been fun to look around, figuring out what area we want to plant our roots, and what type of house, etc. We'll have a party when we find one! YAY!!!
Hope you all are doing well. Happy Valentines Day!!!

Night at the Chateau Crosland

Hot night out on the town


The other day, some of our AWESOME friends invited us over to their house for dinner. As you can see it was a black tie affair! We had so much fun dancing, eating, and listening to soft music while sitting by the fire. The food was sooooo good!
Our wonderful hosts!

Our dessert was AMAZING! I started to eat it, and then decided I needed a picture of it.

They decorated their house for us, and made it such a fun evening. Thanks so much guys! You are the best. We're so glad to have you as our friends.

Trouble shooting

Hey everyone. I am trying to figure something out with another blog that I manage. I have it linked to the same email as this one, and I am the one who created it, but it is not giving me the option to edit the layout. And idea why?

Great news!!

Most of you know that I am an interpreter. Well we have a lot of tests we have to take to get certified...anyway blah blah blah...I took the first part of my national certification test today, and I PASSED!!! Woo hoo!! I'll let y'all know when I pass the other part of the national test. I have 5 years so it may be a while. :)

A few extra pounds for the holidays (with minimal effort!)

So my friend Trish gave me this recipe, and I love it, so I thought I would share. It's the EASIEST recipe for Pumpkin Cookies. Yum yum!

1 small can, pumpkin



1 box "Spice Cake" mix (just the powder)




1/2 bag, chocolate chips.




Mix the pumpkin and cake mix. Now add the chocolate. Bake at 350 for 12-15 min on a greased baking sheet, and you're done!!! It's so easy and so delish. Hope you enjoy. Mmmmmmm...
(To add a few more inches, you can DOUBLE the recipe!! Cool, huh?) :)

TV

Does anyone know of a working TV for sale? Ours has this really annoying high pitched squealing sound. I'd love to, well...replace it. Let me know! Thanks!