Ate que Fim!! (At Last)

I am finally getting around to posting about our cruise from a little bit ago (only 4 months)..

Nothing beats sun-bathing weather in January.. I wish it looked a little like this outside these days!

Shelly is going to kill me but.. it's a total "candid" shot and at least her armpits are shaved ;)

Here we are at dinner.. Not really sure what Shelly is doing?!?

This is what we saw out our window when we arrived in Cabo San Lucas.. not too shabby


Parasailing was my absolute favorite.. I highly recommend it. You don't even feel that high up!

A safe arrival.. We saw some lady almost crash into buildings in Mazatlan.. we were glad we didn't go parasailing there

In Puerta Vallarta we went snorkeling and Paco taught us how to Latin dance..

Check out my serious dance face ;)

ooo-la-la- who knew shelly could bust a move?!?

one-two-cha-cha-cha

It was Shelly and Jodi's birthday in Puerta Vallarta. I tried to convince them to get some birthday lovin from the workers on the boat- the girls looked sooo hot in their life vests the guys could hardly resist!

(don't mind my double-jointed elbow.. it looks all funky in the above picture)

Heading to one of the shows.. Jodi loved the girls in thongs..he he

It was so much fun to have a girls trip. I think for the next one shelly and jodi should find themselves a spouse so we can double our fun!!! What do you say girls??

Veggie Tales

So Summer is near- there are signs everywhere, the flowers are blooming, the grass is greening, the sun is shining and hopefully the vegetables are ripening.. I have had the biggest craving for veggies lately. Every meal all i want is a salad with tomatoes, peas, peppers, celery, cucumbers, mushrooms, avocados.. you get the point! Unfortunately the winter cost of these delectables is not so good for my wallet...

Solution for my dilemma?!?

Name: Veggie Delight

From: Subway

Calories: 230

Fat: 3 g.!!!!

Cost: $3.02 (with tax)

Ahh veggie delight (sans the onion- gross!!) ... where have you been all my life? remember when I ate at subway and got a nasty little "stomach thingy"?? it could have been avoided if I hadn't eaten the meat that sat out all day ;)

So my friends and fellow bloggers I encourage you to make this your "afternoon delight" (unless you can get the real deal!!) cuz it is soo yummy and won't put a dent in your pocket.

Tid Bits

#1 item of business

So I read your comments and took your advice and bought this cute coral number from Banana Republic.. but when she arrived she wasn't this cute color but rather something resembling red/orange and a little of coral all mixed up together plus- while she seemed to be long enough for the "g" force she was indeed much to short to be considered "modest" so... sent her packing and began a new search for a new love...

My search began at Ann Taylor Loft (I highly recommend this store)

imagine my surprise when I discovered that dresses were 25% off and another 10% on top of that because it was the first tuesday of the month (what? huh?)

Well... I am elated to announce that I found, fell in love with, and brought home for the hubby's approval...

This springy number that looks cook with a cardigan...

as well as this more sophisticated piece (that fit great)
as well as another that I couldn't find a picture of but trust me- equally as loveable as the others!!
The best part?!? Hubby said I could keep all 3 (cuz I got such a great deal) and cuz he likey the leggys in all of them.. (wonder what he will be thinkin about during church meetings.. hmmm)

#2 item of business
I would like to thank Food Network for helping me go from drab to fab (i wish) in the kitchen.. Moment of honesty here- I had never really cooked before getting married.
That having been said.. I have managed to make decent meals (and not kill my husband) in the last few months.
I attribute this success to the ability to search for "ground beef"- which happens to be thawing at home right now- and instantly having hundreds of recipes- which can be cooked in under an hour- at my finger tips!! Going out to eat can get so expensive and can be so unhealthy so I am glad I can find recipes to make at home so both Jesse and I can maintain these svelte figures we gots going on right now!! ha ha


#3 item of business

ADAM LAMBERT
(who I saw in Wicked in L.A.)
Don't get me wrong- I think the kid has got "insane" amounts of talent (quoting the judges)
But I just am not sure that I could handle his scream-o songs and gyrating hips (you've seen the moves).. I decided to take a vote...

On the sidebar cast your vote on whether you are a fan or not.. It's anonymous so why not right?!? You can always leave me a comment as well.. I would love to hear from some of you who look but never reveal your secret identity!!

baby steps..

Just when I think that I am doin o.k... I get to hear the words of our Prophet and other leaders that help me realize I need to step it up! So for the next six months i will work on..

*Attending the temple more often

*Making my home a "temple like" haven

*Personel scripture study

*FHE

*Sharing the gospel more frequently

*Taking more time with my lessons- even if I feel like they don't pay attention!

*and.. lessen my swearing (I would say quit but I know that won't happen so this is as good as it gets for now)

I am grateful for leaders who are kind, loving, inspired, and great examples...

Wanted

Wanted: a Cute, fun, flirty, bright, modest dress…

I’ve got visions of outfits dancing in my head!!

Now my only problem is picking just one !!

Help me out~which you like the best??

p.s. I totally plan on covering my "sacreds" in the dresses that don't quite make the cut!

Fruhlings*Primavera*Printemps- any way you say it...Spring is here!!

Photo from MSN.Com

There are lots of things I love about Spring, the flowers, the weather, the longer days... but my favorite thing about this time of year is the smell of it. So many smells bring back fond memories that I have from my childhood and put a smile on my face...

The smell before, during, and after it rains reminds me of my mom.. she used to come into my room during rainstorms to open my window and would always say "hmm can you smell that Jessa?" I always have my window open during rainstorms now because it takes me back to that place so quickly.

Fresh cut grass and cologne remind me of my dad.. He used to let me cut the inside (not the edges where I tended to run over sprinklers) of the lawn when I was little and I loved that I could help him.. I really enjoy mowing the lawn to this day because I think back to my dad and I mowing the lawn together!

Love Spell from Victoria's secret reminds me of my senior year of high school (cuz that's when it first came out- I know I am old) I can remember it selling out in the stores because it instantly became a favorite scent.. Everytime I use it to this day I think back to sitting in a classroom with the smell of lotion permeating the air with it's wonderful smell.

I could probably go on forever, reminicing about good times and the unique smells that I associate with those times in my life. I got to wondering why it is that smells can trigger such a vivid memory and so I found a couple answers that I thought were pretty interesting. If you are curious too check out these articles here and here.

In the meantime.. what are your favorite smells and the memories they create for you?????

Love like Crazy- it's worth it!

Anyone seen the movie "He's just not that in to you"?? I have to admit- it wasn't everything I was hoping it would be but there is a valuable lesson to be learned....GIGI is desperately looking for love- to the point that she often times misreads signals and finds herself thinking that there was a connection when there's not much there... But no matter how many times she gets hurt and let down, she just keeps putting herself out there...
I will be the first to admit that I was (am) 100% Gigi.. a hopeless romantic who trust me
has had her fair share of discussions with "the girls" (this includes sisters, friends, co-workers, and the occasional stranger who was willing to listen) about dates that I have gone on or relationships, trying to analyze what the guy was thinking... I have been hurt too many times to count but deep down I always knew that if I believed enough that LOVE would happen it would...

And when it happens for real it somehow makes all of the pain, frustration, and agony worth it.
I think this quote pretty much sums it all up-

"I say find someone you can love like crazy and who'll love you the same way back. And how do you find him? Forget your head and listen to your heart. Run the risk. If you get hurt, you'll come back. Because, the truth is there is no sense living your life without this. To make the journey and not fall deeply in love - well, you haven't lived a life at all. You have to try. Because if you haven't tried, you haven't lived."-Anthony Hopkins, Meet Joe Black

So to all those who are "trying" or experiencing that wonderful adventure of being single I say don't give up, don't think it's you (although if you are the crazy girl who calls 100 times or demonstrates any other borderline psycho behaviour it may be you), don't think that you don't deserve the man of your dreams, and don't forget to pray for guidance, help, comfort, patience, or anything else you need cuz it is all worth it in the end...

I love my husband and I have said it before and I will say it again.. if I would have known what the Lord had in store for me I would have waited a lifetime to find him!!