life lessons

So there I was, thinking about the amazing trip we took to Disneyland in December. Wishing I was there... or anywhere really. I have a serious condition that requires taking a vacation every few months or so. It's an epidemic. Thanks to Curt, we have about ten hours of footage from our magical journey to the Happiest Place On Earth. As I was watching videos and reminiscing I came across this little beauty that I hadn't seen yet. It really capsulated the essence of the vacation and exactly what it's like to road trip with Curt and Paul. I call it "Life According To Curtis & Paul". Enjoy. 

happy earth day

Welcome to Earth Day everyone! Here are just a few ideas to help keep our planet beautiful and clean. 

-Plant a tree that will shade your house as well as reduce the need for air conditioning.

-Combine short car trips, or use a bicycle or walk instead.

-Improve your home's energy efficiency by adding insulation and caulking, and regularly cleaning heating and air conditioning filters.

-Compost yard trimmings and food waste in a backyard compost bin. 

-Practice water conservation; install a low flow shower head or make an Earth Day pledge to take shorter showers.

-Use compact fluorescent lights to conserve up to 75 percent of the energy consumed by incandescent bulbs.

-Purchase durable goods and choose products made with recycled materials and with minimal or recyclable packaging.

-Reduce the amount of unwanted junk mail, have your name removed from mailing lists.

-Bring a reusable cloth bag to the store instead of taking paper or plastic bags at the checkout.

-Use cleaning products with natural, non-toxic ingredients in your home.

-Recycle. Recycle. Recycle. This is so easy to do.

happy 5th!

Well, we made it! Today is our five year anniversary! I can't believe it's already been that long. Being married to my best friend has been the greatest adventure and I'm looking forward to many more years of fun. Thanks, Curtis, for everything. I love you!

easy sunday

Today was the kind of day that you wouldn't mind reliving over and over. Good friends, good food, and good times. Just one of those easy sundays. Curtis and I watched conference this morning then Paul and Alison came over for a BBQ, conference watching and some serious gaming. Now when it comes to grilling I have to say that Curt is a grilling connoisseur. No question about it. Being the first real BBQ of this supposedly spring season we went all out. 

As you can see, a delicious array of baja chipotle marinaded chicken, brats...

asparagus tips brushed with garlic butter...

garlic lime shrimp skewers...

and glazed pineapple.

Here's the grill master hard at work preparing our delicious lunch. 

I even made a lemon cake (from scratch) with buttercream frosting. Everything was amazingly scrumptious. Hopefully the weather will soon realize that it's actually spring and start acting accordingly. It can't hold out for much longer... can it?