Keys- craft

This summer has been full of crafts. No really. 

I'm okay with it. I love crafts. They keep me sane

And I enjoy looking around our home, admiring things I've made. 

I made a holder, for our keys. I got the idea off Pinterest so I can't take full credit

If you're anything like my husband, you like to set your keys down as soon as you get home. Argh 

I knew I had to make something by our entry way for him

I realize you all might have seen this on Pinterest, but thought I'd post my own version w/step by step instructions

here we go:

I started out w/four little block squares from Michaels

I borrowed some Liquid Nails from my brother-in-law

If you don't have Liquid Nails, wood glue works just the same FYI

On the Pinterest link, it says you can buy ABC blocks (that already have the letters on them), but I had trouble finding those

so I made my own

I bought pre-cut out letters from Michaels

sorry for the unfocused picture

I glued the letters (individually) onto the wooden blocks from Michaels

I guess you could make it so it spells out anything

but in this case, I wanted mine to be clear that this was for keys

After the above photo dried, I screwed in (little) silver hooks from Lowe's

The hooks were gold, but you end up spray painting them anyway, so it doesn't matter

I then spray painted everything. The letters on the blocks, and the screws

Then I glued the wooden blocks onto a bigger block of wood

I actually already had this block of wood, from a previous craft. Recycle right?!?!

Here's the finish product. Wa la!

As you can see, this block of wood is not that thick. Anything should do

Oh yeah- I painted the block of wood (red) before I glued on the (four) individual blocks. You can paint it any color, but red matched our living room and or kitchen, so I figured this was best for my craft. 

I (also) took a piece of sand paper to it, to rough up the edges and give it that rustic look I love. 
I hung it on the wall, by using 3M Command Velcro Strips. I always have these in my craft hall closet. They come in handy. You can purchase them from Wal*Mart, Target, or Lowe's or Home Depot (I believe). 

ENJOY! 

Utah State Fair

Last weekend Jake and I went to the Utah State Fair in Salt Lake before it left

I love fairs. The people, food, sound, smells, and lights

Seriously- People watching is amazing and I love taking pictures at dusk!

We watched the divers dive into a ten foot swimming pool. Talk about shallow!

Here are some photos that summed up our night:

We ate delicious corn dogs for dinner. Mmmmm

We walked around aimlessly trying to find my friend Aly and her little fam

We had a funnel cake before we left. Yummy!

We walked around all the exhibits. My favorite!

And we (of course) looked at all the animals. Jake's fave

I guess I'm a huge fair person. I never thought so before, but I think I realized it when we were at the fair on Friday. I had to take pictures of everything and I had to thoroughly look at all the food, to strategically organize how/what I was going to eat that night. There's just certain things that must be eaten at a fair! I also love looking around at all the exhibits- The collections, the things hand made, and most importantly the photography. I just really soak up the whole atmosphere and love it! We met up w/Bryan and his date for that night and had a lotta fun walking around, watching them get henna tattoos. We (also) ran into some of Jake's old mission buddies. Usually it's me who runs into random people, but this time it was Jake. Seriously- He was Mr. Popular from the second we walked into the fair. He received a text message from someone who served in his area (Jen) saying, "Hey, are you at the Utah State Fair in SL right now???" Jake was really confused and figured she must've spotted him! We ended up meeting up w/her and her cute 'lil boy, and her friend. It was a lot of fun, and I always enjoy meeting people Jake served his mission with. It's (also) always fun running into people (who I've already met) who he's served with. 
Utah State Fair- You were great to me this year. I'm glad Jake finally got to experience this great place. Until next year :)

Layb Yourd Aye

Last weekend we went to Scofield for the Labor Day weekend

Our friends (Jon & Ashlee) came up from Vegas and invited us to go to their cabin

Well... It's Ashlee's family's cabin...

The boys didn't waste much time. They got to fishing right away

This was Saturday at the dam

Photo taken on my iPhone

Look at Jon blendin' in 

  

After fishing (Saturday night) we ate a delicious dinner then played games

We played Mad Gab, Things, and Catch Phrase

Mad Gab always makes me laugh. People talk so funny!

Jake always says the word/phrase perfect & doesn't even realize it!

Ashlee was a whole different story! Ha :)

Things is a came that J + A brought that we'd never played before

It kinda reminded me of the game Apples to Apples

You (basically) just have to try to guess who said what. I won :)

I guess I just know my husband really well. Either that or he's predictable. 

I (pretty much) called him out every round. My answers were hardly guessed! :)

Some people's answers really threw us off. Like Ashlee's grandpa

Jon's answers were always a dead give away

ie- Things you don't write in a Valentine's Day card

Jon's answer: I pooped my pants 

Ashlee's grandpa's answer: Love your BFF forever

We thought for sure one of Ashlee's younger sisters wrote that. Nope!

Catch Phrase always stumps people. No one can ever work under pressure :)

Just a blank face on some people. Or skipping three or four times for others :)

all of these games had us rolling every time

It was so nice just sitting and enjoying one another's company. Loved it!

view of the lake in the evening

Photo taken on my iPhone

On Sunday, we decided to take a mini tour of Scofield 'cuz I've never been there 

Oh man. Creepy little ghost town. I was intrigued the whole time

There was this one little shop. Closed down of course...

This is what we saw when we looked in the window (s). Creepy right?

Photo taken on my iPhone

Jon & Ashlee also took us to the cemetery. So cool and super old

there was a mining accident in the 1900s so that's why it's kinda creepy

after the little tour of the little town, we went for a ride in this!

Photo taken on my iPhone

Photo taken on my iPhone

Of course there was more fishing on Sunday

Photo taken on my iPhone

Photo taken on my iPhone

After fishing at the docks and having no luck, Jake and Jon wanted to move

So we went back to the dam. Except we were on the OTHER side this time

SUCCESS! Jake caught a fish. Pretty good size too

We had so much fun at the cabin w/you guys. It was so much fun and full of laughter. Seriously- I've never laughed harder, when playing games with a group of people. We always have a good time with J + A and this time will not go unforgotten. We love building friendships with you two and look forward to many more good times together. Can't wait to come down to Vegas soon. TEMPLE TRIP!!!!! :)

one good thing

Check out this website. Don't worry - You'll be glad you did

feel free to thank me later

Seriously - This lady's like a walking Pinterest. But better

no joke guys

You can follow her on Instagram, blogger, Facebook and or Twitter

As if her business cards aren't cute enough, right? Website's just as cute!

Orem Owls

Last weekend was a busy one. Between work, wedding, and mission reunion. AH!

There was just no time for it all. Jake second guessed the reunion

He knew we wouldn't leave my friend's wedding reception in time to be in SL

Really- We couldn't justify gunning it up there, to catch the last hour

So, as we were getting ready for my friend (and old room mate's) reception...

...We get a phone call. From my friend (Tracie) who lives in Sandy

She had invited us to an Owls baseball game

I was pretty excited, as I hadn't seen her and her family since our wedding

Her little girl just turned one (in June), and I was dying to see her

So Jake told me we should ditch the reunion and go to the game

and that we did

Boy was I glad 'cuz we had so much fun! Isla made the game all the more interesting

unfortunately- this is the clearest photo I got

This little busy bee does not still still for one second. Not one

She even talks/yells the whole time too. It's hilarious! 

She has the world's longest eye lashes I've ever seen. She's gorgeous!

Tracie, I'm so glad you and E called us! It was so much fun and quite the random surprise to see you all! Your little family is so cute, and not so little anymore. Your little busy bee is growing up so fast, and you're expanding your family so it's not so little anymore! I can't wait to see you all again! Sunday dinner soon? We'll drive up to Sandy (any weekend) and watch Isla(any time) while you and E have some alone time, away from the house. Please call us soon! I'm dying to see your little bee again. She's very entertaining! It's always nice seeing you and E too of course :) Your future babysitters are anxiously waiting :)

Utah County Fair

Last weekend my cute little hubster asked me on a date... To a fair :)

definitely something different and out of the ordinary for us

I knew I'd be pretty excited about taking pictures. Fairs are full of opportunity

I was pretty excited to take my camera and not use my iPhone for once

There's so many lights and so much movement. Always

just the perfect picture opportunity everywhere 

I'm a huge fan of waiting 'til dusk to take pictures of the bright lights. Love it

We enjoyed walking around and looking at all the animals. Jake especially

kinda cute

We went to the rodeo and walked through all the exhibits too. So much talent

We looked at everything from food to quilts and paintings. Collections too!

My favorite= The photography section

I've decided I want to enter in a photography contest. Who cares if I win

I just wanna do it. I think it'd be fun :)

The Utah County Fair was kinda small, but it was nice. Pretty fun date!

Might I add- I'm kinda likin this black & white photo below

Sometimes it's just nice to do things out of the ordinary, and not be a part of such a routine. We're both creature of habit, so it's real easy for us to always go to the same restaurant, order the same thing, etc. We're pretty routine people during the week, so our weekends tend to require some creativity :) Jake's a lot better at that than me, though. I can be creative, don't get me wrong, but a big part of me really likes to just stick to the norm. Why? I know I'll like that. No doubt about it. I really don't like trying new things, and weekends are my way of relaxing/taking a break from work. I never want to be disappointed or let down, on the weekends. Man- I really put the pressure on those two days! Last weekend sure was fun, though, and big props go to the hubster for asking me out. Takes great courage to ask out your woman :) What a fun Friday night :) 

Mark and Breanne's Wedding

Jake and I have been to quite a few weddings together

not just since we've been married, but since we've been together This goes back to when we were dating even. Our first wedding was last spring. 

Jake's old room mate (Mark) got married two weekends ago

I volunteered to throw a shower for her. Real last minute but real fun

I also went to one of her other showers and got to get to know her friends

It was really nice. I'm glad she invited me and that we have a friendship now :)

Her wedding colors were purple and yellow. So I stuck w/that theme for the shower

I made lemon cupcakes and bought purple cupcake holders. They had purple frosting too

I put them in these cute 'lil plastic holders and tied purple tulle around them

Okay, so sometimes I get a little too carried away with decorations

I made this "Bride To Be" banner for the shower and hung it in the kitchen 

We had a dessert/lingerie party and I had a buncha different treats goin on 

it was fun

We were invited to the sealing of Mark and Breanne

During all this time, I've been able to get to know Breanne and some of her friends

This is her really good friend Kati and her husband Reagan

They just got married in June and are so cute!

this photo was taken at the temple, while waiting for the happy couple to come out

And here they are. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lyman

Saturday, August 4th, 2012

Mt. Timpanogos Temple

We were also invited to the dinner afterwards. They didn't have a reception

They just invited a select few and had a special dinner/small reception. 

It was so nice. Very relaxing and intimate. I loved it

Here are some pictures from the dinner, that was held at the JSM Bldg. 

PS- I loved being able to look out and see the temple where we were married :)

She had delicious cupcakes at the dinner. I love cupcakes!

Cutest decorations ever. So nice that she can put these in their home too!

Our friends Tim & Melissa (and their cute 'lil baby) sat with us

Jake and Tim used to live together when Jake and I were first dating in '09

We knew Tim & Melissa and would hang out w/them when they were first dating/engaged

So much fun being there w/their little guy. I miss having him over

first dance

We hope you enjoy the xbox we/everyone chipped in and got you! YAY

it's tradish

I was texting Breanne the week of the wedding, telling her I would be sure to look down and see the exact time the sealer pronounced them as Mr. and Mrs. and it came out to be the exact time of 12:14 pm, so I was sure to tell her that, when we first congratulated/hugged them after the ceremony.

We absolutely loved spending your special day with you. Thank you (again) for inviting us, and allowing us to be a part of this special memory (s). I can't wait for crafts and girls nights, and to get to know your friends better. We've already started planning a triple date w/Kati and her husband, so the three of us couples will have so much fun together!