Guess who turned 32!!

So yesterday was Mitchell's Birthday. We had so much fun! We went to lunch at Trio and then drove down to the guy candy store. (Harley Davidson factory in Lindon)
On our way home we decided to stop at the Dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point. I think that it is more for Children but we had a good time still.



This is usually what I look like in the morning! I thought it was so funny!

this girl should probably never sit on a bike again! She looks so awkward
This is the one that Mitchell wants.
Now that looks natural!............................ We will take it!!

This must be Hunter's friend.

We had a very similar situation the other night! haha This poor pup is in for it!

One year Anniversary dinner

So we had our 1 year Anniversary. We both took the entire week off of work so that we could just spend some time together and it has been heaven! Mitch took me to the Roof for our Anniversary. Neither of us had been and it was incredible! He asked if we could sit across from the temple, the night just couldnt have gotten any better.

These are the roses that were sitting at our table when we arrived at the roof! It was so great!
Mitchie Witchie
He also got this cute center piece!

so dang cute


Did they say that the first year was the hardest?? If so, that is a true statement!!!!
I love ya Mitchell

I finally got to see one of my best friends Nicole and her little baby Ry. He was so good!! It was so much fun to see her!

Rumbi Island VooDoo Chicken Salad

THIS IS SUCH A GREAT SALAD!! I GOT THIS RECIPE FROM GOOD THINGS UTAH.

VOODOO CHICKEN SALAD:
4 OZ SPRING MIX LETTUCE ( I LIKE TO ADD ROMAINE AS WELL)
1 OZ FETA CHEESE
1 OZ DICED TOMATO
2 OZ VOODOO DRESSING
PINCH OF FRIED TORTILLA STRIPS
1 BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST GRILLED AND CUBED

MIX TOGETHER AND SERVE

VOODOO DRESSING
1/4 C DIJON MUSTARD
1 T FRESH LIME JUICE
2 TSP CHILI PASTE
1 TSP CRUSHED RED PEPPER
3/4 C LITE MAYO
3 C SESAME OIL
1/2 C RICE WINE VINEGAR
1/2 SOY SAUCE
1/2 C WHITE SUGAR. (I HAVE USED SPLENDA AND CAN'T TASTE A DIFFERENCE)
2 T MINCED GARLIC
1 T MINCED GINGER

THIS MAKES A TON OF DRESSING, I WOULD RECOMMEND CUTTING THIS IN HALF ATLEAST. :)

GO to the mall!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay so I probably shouldnt be posting this but I need you to go to the mall as soon as possible. Go to a Dillards, Macy's or Nordstrom as fast as you can. There was a class action lawsuit that requires those 3 stores to give free merchandise to people who bought cosmetics with in the last 7 years or something like that. Basically you go in and sign your name and they either give you a freebe or you can pick one from a certain vendor. It doesnt last long but I know supplies at Nordstrom atleast are going very quickly. Just thought I would mention it! We have been very busy with people coming in and getting the free product.

Just thought that you might want to go.

I went to macy's and got Mitch a full size Armani Code shower gel, so hurry in :)

I HATE DIETS

Anyone one else hate diets?
Just had to post that! :)

Resolutions! 2009

Last year was amazing! I got married to my best friend, moved out and started a totally new life. This year I am so excited to see what will happen! I was encouraged by my St. manager to set some realistic goals this year. I have really thought about it and these are what I have come up with. I hope that this year will be different and just maybe I can KEEP one of these. One of my friends, I think it was Nicole said that her New Years Resolution a couple of years ago was to gain weight!
This year I really want to cut back on my random spending! It is so hard working at Nordstrom! Whenever you see something cute, the natural reaction is..... with my discount, that is practically free!

This year I really want to learn to sew. I got a sewing machine from my parents and I couldnt be more excited! Mitch said, yea... now our socks wont have our toes sticking out anymore.

Wow, isnt this always on the list! I really want to not look like this dude. Go carrots!!!

This might be my favorite place on earth. I would love to take Mitch here for our Anniversary hopefully!

I love love love to cook. I would love to find a way to expand my cooking options this year. Maybe take some challenging classes to help me learn more!

This is a biggie! I want to learn to love cleaning and being more organized.

Hope that you all have luck with your New Years Resolutions!

Family Christmas Eve Party

Such a fun night


So every year we get together with the Cleggs on Christmas Eve and have a party. We eat yummy food and play games. This year we decided to have a ugly sweater contest. Everyone needed to show up in the ugliest thing that they could find. Here are a few of the sweaters!! Mitch and I actually found ours at ROSS. Can you believe we found matching ones? They are awful!

Here are Liz and Karl

Only part of us did the crazy faces... Sorry front row, you all look beautiful

Katie and Maddie

Ken and JoAnn

Uncle Ken and Robbie, the sweater contest winner!!!

Andrew and Irene

David and Linda.... mom and dad

Michelle and Katie Looking very nice

Robbie the Winner

Chris and Ally

I got tagged

Okay, So I didnt realize that I was tagged for this photo until tonight! Sorry VAL!!
So here is what you do. You are supposed to go to your pictures file and post the 4th picture in your 4th file. This is such a scary picture but I am playing along. :)

So I am going to tag JoAnn, Liz and Andrea
Have fun!!

Family Bowling and Lights at Temple Square

Morgan and Emily stickin out their tongues.. Sorry, I told them to

My Mom and Dad, the best bowlers every single time.

Me and Katie. She is so dang cute

My golden girls

Nice face Brett

Audrey and Brett

Jared, Kelli, Brett and Audge

Andrew and Irene

This was such a fun night. We started out bowling and then went and saw the lights at Temple Square.

This one is yummo

So we made steak skewers two nights ago and they were so good! I just had to post the recipe!! We used Tri-tip roast instead though and cut it into cubes. Try it, it is so good!

10 (7-inch) bamboo skewers
1/2 cup soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press
2 tablespoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh peeled gingerroot
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, lightly toasted
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless shell steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
16 scallions, trimmed
Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, garlic, oil, gingerroot, sugar, vinegar, sesame seeds, and pepper. Thread the steak cubes loosely onto 8 of the skewers and thread the remaining skewers crosswise through the middle of each scallion so that the scallions stand parallel to one another. Put the beef and scallion kebabs in a shallow dish just large enough to hold them, pour the marinade over them, coating them well, and let the kebabs marinate, chilled, turning them frequently, for 25 minutes.
Grill the kebabs on an oiled rack set about 6 inches over glowing coals, turning them, for 10 minutes. Alternatively, the kebabs may be broiled under a preheated broiler about 4 inches from the heat in the same manner.) Remove the beef and scallions from skewers before serving.

Thanksgiving day

Here is Mardene in my moms Formal Front Room. Mardene has been like a grandma to us since Grandma Hall died when we were so little. We love you deenie!!!

Don't you think my mom is creative. She got sugar ice cream cones and steamed them till they were a little flexible. She bent them and filled them with candy to make little cornucopia's

This is my mom getting ready for everyone to come. Sorry Jo, I stole your pictures because my camera died.

This is one of my favorite rooms at my moms house. Its always looks perfect!