VALENTINEY'S DAY!

Valentine's day by far has got to be one of my favorite holidays Ever! I am the biggest romantic fool and I love the color pink and hearts!( If you have ever seen my wedding ring, its a heart shaped ring with diamonds and rubies...enough said he he) So needless to say I think Valentine's Day was made for people like me!

Anyway this Valentine's day started out a little rough...I found out that I had to work literally ALL day from 730 am to 10pm and to make it worse James was going to be "on-call" for his job all weekend...so I was pretty bummed that we were going to spend all V-day apart...I was going to surprise James with a trip to New York, to go go to Central Park and take a carriage ride and then go to the empire state building and dance bachata up there and end the night with a romantic dinner. I was really upset when I found out James' work was making him work all day and night. So I had to quickly change my plans for that day. I figured since I was going to be apart from him all day I would make him little Valentine's day packages throughout the day to remind him I loved him. SO I got together 7 small packages ( 1 for every 2 hours) and put it in his car with specific instructions. At nine I told him to open one package that had homemade cookies, the second package at 11 had his fav. energy drink and a snack to help him make it throughout the day. at O1 he opened his fav. lunch, PB and J sandwhiches cut into hearts with chocolate milk and cheetos. At three I gave him a bunch of kisses ( the chocolates) at five I gave him his fav candy bars and at 7 I gave him SkullCandy Earphones to "remind" him of the trip I owed him to NY and the last thing he opened was a huge chocolate dipped apple. It was really fun making notes to go with the packages and surprising him each 2 hours till we were together. I also woke up at the butt crack of dawn to make him his fav breakfast. I love doing things for my amazing husband!

I was very spoiled on v-day. James surprised me with tulips at my work and then took me out on sunday to the most amazing restaurant. He surprised me and took me to Log Haven up in millcreek canyon...It was absolutly PERFECT! The atmosphere was soooo romantic and it was soo pretty up there! Oh and not to mention the food was to die for! We both had the Petite Caesar Salad, Grilled New York steak w/green peppercorn butter, glace de viande, aligot potatoes and broiled Maine lobster tail with drawn butter and for dessert I had the most amazing chocolate tart and james had the most incredable creme brulee. I thought Valentine's day was going to be a disaster, but it turned out to be one of the best. I love you baby! thank you so much!

How was your v-day?

* UPDATE*

So we have had a couple of exciting things happen this week. The first, I finally got rid of my car!!! I was sooo excited! Not that I didn't like my car, its a wonderful car and it has been good to me, but I was wasting SOOO much money monthly keeping that car. I had no choice a couple of years ago to get into a lease with my car. I bought my altima brand new and man was that ever a mistake. I've practically been renting my car for about 400 bucks a month. I've been looking for a way to get out of my lease but because the car had lost so much value, No matter what option I looked into I would have to fork out about 4000 dollars to get rid of it or trade it in. I just felt it was pointless to keep paying 400 dollars towards a car I wasn't even going to keep. SO I started working part time at Carmax. I am SOO blessed I was able to find that job. Because of it I was able to buy a honda accord that is worth about 9000$ for only 5000 bucks....which made it possible for me to trade in my car and because I got such a good deal it was able to eat my negative equity. SO I just traded in my 06 Nissan for an 03 Accord which will save me 4000$ plus 200 dollars monthly! I was SOOO Happy I found such an amazing deal!! and even thought my car is a little older, I LOVE IT! This will definatly help us out for the future!!

This week we also had the opportunity to go to Cancun with Rachy and Kris....It was a total blast!We went there for a total of 4 day, and even though it rained one of the days....It was amazing and I am totally bummed to be back.... I'll post some pictures and go over some of the activities we got to do...

A NEW YEAR!!!!!

Yeah so I am a little late! But Happy New Years Everyone!! Hope you all had an amazing New Years! We have had an amazing year and are so excited for the adventures that 2009 has in store for us!

Wow so I've really been slacking with our blog.....this blogging thing is a lot harder than it seems! But anyway, here are some pictures highlighting the Holiday season in '08.

Looking back at this year I can't help but have this overwhelming feeling of gratitude. We have been blessed tremendously! Everytime I feel like we're not going to make it the Lord always has his ways of showing you he is there and everything will be ok. We have been lucky enough to travel a lot this year and just live life to the fullest! I am truly grateful for having such an amazing Husband! He's made me the happiest woman on earth and I couldn't ask for anyone better to spend my life with. ( and babe if you ever read this thank you for making my life so amazing! You are the reason I smile everyday! Thank you for being my sunshine! I love you!! Eres mi vida, mi todo, mi amor y mi mejor amigo! Te amo chiquito lindo!)



We've been able to create some amazing memories and at the same time overcome some hardships that have brought us closer together. We're starting out the new year both working and both trying to go to school, James is still working for US bank as a personal banker and I am still working at Jetblue. I have however started working at Carmax to try and help James finish school. I love it there! James has two semesters left in school and I still have forever ;) We are still living in Sandy in our cute 4 bd apartment, and plan on being there for the next year or so.We plan on possibly buying a home in 2010 but there is no real rush. We are really enjoying the benefits of having our parents as landlords :) Thank you Becky and Gene for helping us out so we can one day afford our own home!Lets see I am trying to think of anyother news we have for this new year...oh Yes, Angela and Nate just announced they are expecting a second addition to their family. I am soo excited for them! and I can't wait! Audrey is almost two and she is such a little joy! It just makes me excited, but nerv0us for the future and our future family....For now, James, Patches and I wish you all a happy new year! May all your dreams and goals come true!

Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals. Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want.