Favorite Snapshots from our Utah trip

I need to document our lives more..

I feel like we need to take videos more. Pictures can only do so much. Videos capture personality. I just watched a friend's video of her getting an ultrasound and it was so neat. They dedicated it to their future child and it is so much more than just a picture. You can see their excitement and love. It makes me want to document our lives better. Do you have any suggestions on the best way to do this? Should we get a video camera or do it off our ipods?

Ps. I start Insanity on Monday. I am kinda nervous. But this weekend I have been tracking my calories on livestrong.com and it's helped me get a feel for what I am eating and what my body needs. I definitely need to cut back a lot! As of now, I have 298 calories left to spend for the day. That's about two bites of ice cream...sad day!

I am going insane.

I did it. I made the first big step towards going insane. Last night Curt and I made an exchange with this guy we found on Craigslist for INSANITY. The whole thing felt a little sketchy, like a drug deal or something...but worse. We didn't know who this guy was, what he looked like, or anything. All we knew is that he had what we wanted it...for a fairly affordable price. We waited at a nearby gas station when this big tundra pulled up next to our car. He rolled down the window, gave us the package and we gave him the money and that was it. I still feel a little weird about it...but whatever! I have it now and am super excited to start the program.
It is a lot more extensive than I thought it would be. It is not just a work out program, it is a life changing program. It gives your recipes that you should eat, calenders you should follow, and calculations you should apply. It sounds intense. It suggests that you have five meals a day, which range from 300-500 calories a meal. The meals include a lot of chicken, fish, whole wheat, cottage cheese, and protein powder. It will be hard, it will be new, and it will be exciting. I will definitely let you know how it goes. Wish me luck!

LeBron + Roses = LeBroses

Lets back up to Monday.

I walk into work and this bouquet of roses is propped up on the desk,

with my name on it!

I was so surprised and not expecting that at all. 

Curt is always full of surprises.

Love him.

And then on Tuesday,

I was able to get work off,

took an exam in our COM 318 class (hopefully we aced),

and then we went to lunch at this new Chili Bowl restaurant.

It was soo good.

We both love our chili...

especially when we get it for a good deal.

We then went down to Indy for the Pacers vs. Heat game.

Whoop Whoop. 

We arrived too early to eat out,

so we had a romantic meal of pizza and nachos at the stadium.

We then cheered on the Heat,

along with many other fans. 

It was so fun. 

Here are some pictures. 

Thrifty Thursday for Recipes

This project has been on my to-do list forever!

It is very easy and motivating.

All you need is:

-An empty binder

-A packet of clear binder pockets

-a collection of recipes found in magazines or newspapers

You might already have all of those things laying around your house!

For this project,

I tore out all of the recipes from several of my magazines

that made my mouth salivate,

and slip them into the binder pockets.

With all of them collected,

I began organizing them by

Helpful Hits,

Appetizers,

Salads,

Main Dishes,

and then Desserts 

I included the helpful hints,

because I always find articles that motivate me to have a 

cleaner kitchen,

incorporate healthier food,

and prep beforehand. 

Now I am feeling VERY ambitious and wanting to make some delicious meals for the mister.

Tonight I will be making the dish on the right! 

It's an Eggplant Parmesan Rollatini,

which looks incredible!

Pleasant Surprise

Last night was the third celebration of my birth.

I can't drag it out any longer,

well maybe I can. 

But I absolutely loved what my parents did for me,

what they gave me,

and what my siblings drew for me.

These are my beautiful duck boots,

which probably won't get much use this winter!

You want a pair now,

don't you?

And this was a card that Ryan, 

my baby baby brother gave me:

I loved it so much! 

He is so great at whatever he puts his mind to,

whether that be a card, a lego set, a stop motion film, robot dancing...

that is one talented boy!

But thank you family for such a wonderful birthday celebration!

Elder Cramer is Going to....

MEXICO TORREON MISSION.

Gosh.

I cannot believe that my baby bro is going away,

for TWO years.

I am so so proud and excited for him.

Logan,

It has been amazing to watch your testimony of the Savior grow,

as you have grown older.

That's one of the best blessings being an older sister.

I get to watch you become a man,

with an incredible testimony,

and such a strong spirit.

The people of Torreon will love you,

and will be touched by your love, testimony, and spirit.

Heavenly Father has a great plan for you Little Bro.

(whose really not very little anymore).

I love you.