We're getting out of town!

So, we got our tax refund money now, and we decided to FINALLY go to Bakersfield, CA where Caleb grew up! We're going in a couple of weeks, and it will be great! I can't wait to go and enjoy the sun! We are going to hit the beach while we are that close though! That will be nice. I haven't been to the beach in a long while. I've got 10 lbs before I will be bathing suit ready, but I'm excited regardless!

In other news, Caleb still hasn't found work, and I'm doing what I can to keep busy at the salon! Jewel is active as ever, and doing great.

We were watching The Princess Bride earlier this week, and we got to thinking. We realized, that they just don't make movies like they used to. Most of the movies that become classics now are action flicks, that can be too intense for younger children. My parents let us watch The Princess Bride when we were young, because they had edited the parts they thought were too intense for us. (Just most of the R.O.U.S. fight, and parts of the sword fight at the end.) I wish people would start making movies like that again. It would be great!

Valentine's Day

So, I'm finally taking the time to blog about our Valentine's Day! I had the day off work, so we got to spend all day together.

Caleb has a meeting he goes to every Saturday morning, and I go with him when I'm not working, so we decided to share the love and buy doughnuts for all the guys! A few didn't show up, so one of the guys got to take the extras home, because the last thing we need hanging around our house right now are doughnuts!

Then we went home, and made a lovely lunch of Top Ramen. So much love! :) Then we spent the afternoon cuddling on the couch watching lovey movies. Well, first we finished watching my Valentine's present that I got early. I love the sitcom Reba, and Caleb got me the newest season out. I'm just waiting on the last one now. So we finished the last couple of episodes, and then we watched A Walk to Remember, because I hadn't made Caleb watch that one with me yet. To his surprise he liked it. He hated Charly, so I thought he wouldn't like this.

Then we decided to splurge a little bit and go to our favorite Mexican Restaurant for dinner. It's cheap dinner, so it's hard to argue with on our budget. They were giving out Fried Ice Cream to everyone at the restaurant, so we both tried it. We both weren't crazy about it, but now we can say that we've had it! :)

We finished of the night going Country Dancing in Pleasant Grove, where we kind of met. We showed up early to help out, so that we could get in for free! (Can't argue with Free!) We spent the night dancing away, and it was wonderful! Towards the end of the time we were there, they played our song, "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait. This moment was absolutely perfect! It was just like on our wedding day. He was singing to me, and nothing else in the room mattered. That moment was all about Caleb and I. Everyone else in the room was a blur. It's just like the movies. I couldn't have asked for a better end to our night!

Then we went home, and cuddled up in bed. I couldn't have asked for a better Valentine's! He topped it all off by giving me a darling Snoopy card, and wrote a very sweet note in it! As the song so cutely states..."I could not ask for more."

Love is in the Air...

Last night Caleb and I took my tip money from that day, and did something that we haven't done in months....WE WENT COUNTRY DANCING!!! As we were there, I was reminded of all the reasons that I fell in love with Caleb. When we are dancing, he gives me my favorite smiles, and he gets and extra twinkle in his eye. It's like there's no one else in the room. I love it. He's not the best dancer I've ever danced with, but he is DEFINATELY my favorite! He so considerate of me when we are there, it's really nice.

Our life is truly full of love and laughter, despite everything that is going on around us. I always know that Caleb loves me, and he makes me laugh on a daily basis. I honestly wouldn't trade him for anything on this earth. He does so much that I don't thank him enough for. I will do better as his wife and remember to thank him.

When I met Caleb, my life absolutely changed for the better, despite all the crap that we have been through. I can say we have been through hell and back together. I would never wish anything of that on anyone. If I would have gone through that with any other person, I honestly would have gotten out while I had the chance. Caleb is amazing, and I'm so lucky to have his love and support. I dont know what I would do without him in my life.

There are so many different thins that I love about him. I think I will make a small list.
1. I love how much he loves me.
2. I love his hugs, and the comfort that they give.
3. I love that he's short, because it makes him the perfect height.
4. I love his kisses.
5. I love his sense of humor.
6. I love that he loves animals.
7. I love that he likes to cuddle with me.
8. I love that he loves what he does for work, even though I don't understand it much.
9. I love that he helps me with the dishes.
10. I love that he is working so hard to get back to the temple, and to provide a good living for us and our future family.

Happy Valentine's Day Caleb, I love you so much!

One year

So, it's been one year since I made the switch to my current salon. I have to say, I'm very happy with the switch I made. I love the people I work with, and I love the atmosphere of this salon! I also like that it is much closer to my current home. Driving to American Fork every day was just too financially straining. I did really enjoy the people that I worked with at my last salon, and I actually miss working with them.
Metropolitan Salon is great and beautiful. We have just undergone a facelift, and the salon looks amazing! Everyone is energized with the new look, and everything is great! I really love what I do for work, and I wouldn't want to change professions any time soon. I'm hoping to make a little more money this year, but we will see!