Hey everyone! I am having a giveaway and my sister-in-law Beth is hosting it on her blog! Two lucky winners will receive a box of 10 of my homemade fortune cookies :-) I am so excited to be doing this! I am exploring the idea of selling these fortune cookies and I need your input! Plus, you get free yummy fortune cookies if you win!! How can you lose??
Go over and check it out! Fortune Cookie Giveaway
Hope you are all having a great week!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Valentine's weekend
EDIT: I am sorry that this is so long! There are pictures at least!!
This weekend was by far one of the most busy weekends I think we've had in quite a while! Friday night we watched the Olympic opening ceremonies. That was one of the coolest things I think I've ever seen. I loved the part where the boy was suspended in the air and the floor was made to look like he was in a field and as his legs moved the picture moved and the faster he went the faster the floor went. It was awesome! Anyways, needless to say, we had a fun time watching it!
Saturday morning at around 4am we got a scary phone call from some of our dear friends. They were having a medical emergency and we ran over as fast as we could so we could watch their sweet baby so our friends could get out the door to the ER. Out of respect for them, I won't get into details. I was just so happy that we could provide service at a moment's notice. We really heart them.
After, we headed home and I went on my long run a little after 10am. I had to get it done and I couldn't put it off. The first half of the run was really great and I was really getting into a groove- but I think I went too fast for the first 8-9miles and then the 2nd half I wasn't as strong- but I did about 18miles and I felt really good about it. I came home had a cold bath to help the legs. A few hours later, Jon and I started to get ready for our 5k!!
We were both so dead and we were laughing about how bad we were going to do and the best part- I didn't even care if I came in last. Leanna (Jon's sister) was nice enough to come along and be our picture taker! I mean, c'mon! We had to record this event! It's not like I'll EVER be able to trick Jon into doing another 5k with me... unless it's the 5k that the Houston Rockets team puts on... then maybe :-)
The race started out and Jon and I stayed together for the first mile. I even was letting him set the pace! I looked down at my Garmin and I realized that Jon was going way too fast for him right now. I was trying to tell him to slow down because I knew he would burn out too soon (this was his 1st race after all). However, after telling me he couldn't slow down (I chuckled) he continued with the fast pace. I'm telling you... listen to your wives... they sometimes know what they're talking about :-)
He had headphones in that are noise canceling and so when he talked he was yelling. So the next part is kind've funny if you can just imagine runners around us enjoying themselves and there is Jon yelling his head off.
He asked me, "How far have we gone?"
I look at my watch and say ".6 miles."
Then.. he says, ".6?? .6?? That's it?? You've got to be kidding me! Whew! I hate running! This is awful!"
I started to feel really bad at that point and I knew it was my idea that was making him miserable. I kept telling him to slow down and that he was going too fast (8:30min mile and last weekend he was comfortable at 10:00min miles)... that didn't really help. He told me to go on ahead. I continued on worrying about him every step of the way and then I turned around and I couldn't see him anywhere. I felt so bad! Anyways, I kept going and I finished at my best time post surgery for a 5k! I finished in just under 27minutes! Wahoo! I think it was like 26:58 or something. So, literally, just under 27mins! I didn't feel like I was pushing it too fast or anything and I felt comfortable. Imagine how fast I could've gone without those previous 18miles earlier in the day??
Anyways... I ran through the finish and then I turned around and ran down the trail to find Jon. I hadn't seen him since the 1.5mile mark. I ran to the 3rd mile marker and then I saw him coming around the corner! I was waving and jumping and yelling. Heh... just your average crazy person... and then I ran the last .1 miles with him :-) He did such a good job! I am really proud of him!
After the finish there were some prizes and awards. They had age divisions and then they had the "fastest couple" division. When they asked us at the beginning of the race if we wanted to be apart of that we said no because we didn't have any idea how we'd do. So, I think all the people who were in the "fastest couple group" were taken out of the age divisions :-) Can you guess what that means??? I came in 1st for my age group! Haha... and they said I was 20.... when I told them before the race that I was 24. Then... Jon took 3rd in his age group! Apparently he is 20 also :-) We both went up and got our awards and we both just looked so confused. Because we obviously weren't the fastest. There were only maybe 25-30 people who ran it anyways. So, Jon has an awesome ribbon and I have a trophy :-) We are rock-stars!
We finished off our night getting all dressed up and spending some time at a Valentine's dance and then a movie with our friends. Boy, we were beat!
Then, Sunday I made these awesome cupcake bites before church :-) I am waiting for my smaller cookie cutter to come in the mail- it'll make them a little smaller and a little easier to work with. They were so delicious!
PS: Giveaway to come in the next post!
This weekend was by far one of the most busy weekends I think we've had in quite a while! Friday night we watched the Olympic opening ceremonies. That was one of the coolest things I think I've ever seen. I loved the part where the boy was suspended in the air and the floor was made to look like he was in a field and as his legs moved the picture moved and the faster he went the faster the floor went. It was awesome! Anyways, needless to say, we had a fun time watching it!
Saturday morning at around 4am we got a scary phone call from some of our dear friends. They were having a medical emergency and we ran over as fast as we could so we could watch their sweet baby so our friends could get out the door to the ER. Out of respect for them, I won't get into details. I was just so happy that we could provide service at a moment's notice. We really heart them.
After, we headed home and I went on my long run a little after 10am. I had to get it done and I couldn't put it off. The first half of the run was really great and I was really getting into a groove- but I think I went too fast for the first 8-9miles and then the 2nd half I wasn't as strong- but I did about 18miles and I felt really good about it. I came home had a cold bath to help the legs. A few hours later, Jon and I started to get ready for our 5k!!
We were both so dead and we were laughing about how bad we were going to do and the best part- I didn't even care if I came in last. Leanna (Jon's sister) was nice enough to come along and be our picture taker! I mean, c'mon! We had to record this event! It's not like I'll EVER be able to trick Jon into doing another 5k with me... unless it's the 5k that the Houston Rockets team puts on... then maybe :-)
The race started out and Jon and I stayed together for the first mile. I even was letting him set the pace! I looked down at my Garmin and I realized that Jon was going way too fast for him right now. I was trying to tell him to slow down because I knew he would burn out too soon (this was his 1st race after all). However, after telling me he couldn't slow down (I chuckled) he continued with the fast pace. I'm telling you... listen to your wives... they sometimes know what they're talking about :-)
He had headphones in that are noise canceling and so when he talked he was yelling. So the next part is kind've funny if you can just imagine runners around us enjoying themselves and there is Jon yelling his head off.
He asked me, "How far have we gone?"
I look at my watch and say ".6 miles."
Then.. he says, ".6?? .6?? That's it?? You've got to be kidding me! Whew! I hate running! This is awful!"
I started to feel really bad at that point and I knew it was my idea that was making him miserable. I kept telling him to slow down and that he was going too fast (8:30min mile and last weekend he was comfortable at 10:00min miles)... that didn't really help. He told me to go on ahead. I continued on worrying about him every step of the way and then I turned around and I couldn't see him anywhere. I felt so bad! Anyways, I kept going and I finished at my best time post surgery for a 5k! I finished in just under 27minutes! Wahoo! I think it was like 26:58 or something. So, literally, just under 27mins! I didn't feel like I was pushing it too fast or anything and I felt comfortable. Imagine how fast I could've gone without those previous 18miles earlier in the day??
Anyways... I ran through the finish and then I turned around and ran down the trail to find Jon. I hadn't seen him since the 1.5mile mark. I ran to the 3rd mile marker and then I saw him coming around the corner! I was waving and jumping and yelling. Heh... just your average crazy person... and then I ran the last .1 miles with him :-) He did such a good job! I am really proud of him!
After the finish there were some prizes and awards. They had age divisions and then they had the "fastest couple" division. When they asked us at the beginning of the race if we wanted to be apart of that we said no because we didn't have any idea how we'd do. So, I think all the people who were in the "fastest couple group" were taken out of the age divisions :-) Can you guess what that means??? I came in 1st for my age group! Haha... and they said I was 20.... when I told them before the race that I was 24. Then... Jon took 3rd in his age group! Apparently he is 20 also :-) We both went up and got our awards and we both just looked so confused. Because we obviously weren't the fastest. There were only maybe 25-30 people who ran it anyways. So, Jon has an awesome ribbon and I have a trophy :-) We are rock-stars!
We finished off our night getting all dressed up and spending some time at a Valentine's dance and then a movie with our friends. Boy, we were beat!
Then, Sunday I made these awesome cupcake bites before church :-) I am waiting for my smaller cookie cutter to come in the mail- it'll make them a little smaller and a little easier to work with. They were so delicious!
PS: Giveaway to come in the next post!
Friday, February 12, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Valentine's Day is coming!
Valentine's Day is almost here! Okay, so this holiday is very commercialized... but what girl doesn't secretly love v. day???
This weekend for us is going to be packed with some serious fun. Jon and I are going to be baking a lot and trying out a few things for the first time. Pictures to come and a fun giveaway possibly :-) I'm still working on that idea. I'll post more information about it if I decide to do it!
Also, I have posted more information on this on my running blog... but Jon and I are running a 5k together on the night of the 13th!! That is my Valentine's gift :). Those in the Provo area should really run it- more information on how to register here: Fortune 5k
One last thing. I am in serious need of a food processor this weekend that holds more than 1 cup :-) Does anyone have one I could borrow?? I have my little mini one- but it just won't cut it this weekend and our blender won't do the job either. Please let me know if you're willing to part with yours for a day or two... or forever ;-) thank you!
This weekend for us is going to be packed with some serious fun. Jon and I are going to be baking a lot and trying out a few things for the first time. Pictures to come and a fun giveaway possibly :-) I'm still working on that idea. I'll post more information about it if I decide to do it!
Also, I have posted more information on this on my running blog... but Jon and I are running a 5k together on the night of the 13th!! That is my Valentine's gift :). Those in the Provo area should really run it- more information on how to register here: Fortune 5k
One last thing. I am in serious need of a food processor this weekend that holds more than 1 cup :-) Does anyone have one I could borrow?? I have my little mini one- but it just won't cut it this weekend and our blender won't do the job either. Please let me know if you're willing to part with yours for a day or two... or forever ;-) thank you!
Monday, February 8, 2010
Skinny is the New Pregnant
Here is a conversation that I had in my office at work today:
Her: Wow, you look really skinny!
Me: Why thank you...
She turns to leave, starts to walk out, then suddenly turns back around
Her: Are you pregnant?!?!?!
Me: ?
Me: Uh...no
Her: Oh...
So, because I've lost a lot of weight recently, I'm suddenly apparently pregnant? Skinny is the new pregnant? Is that a compliment?
*Note: This is not an announcement of pregnancy, merely a funny story
Her: Wow, you look really skinny!
Me: Why thank you...
She turns to leave, starts to walk out, then suddenly turns back around
Her: Are you pregnant?!?!?!
Me: ?
Me: Uh...no
Her: Oh...
So, because I've lost a lot of weight recently, I'm suddenly apparently pregnant? Skinny is the new pregnant? Is that a compliment?
*Note: This is not an announcement of pregnancy, merely a funny story
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
We've been just a little busy!
Okay, January just went by in a big blur. I apologize for our temporary hiatus, but I promise we've just been really busy.
Here is a list of things of what we've been up to:
Jon:
- started his last semester of school!
- he was finally able to sign up to take a religion class from Randy Bott (he's so awesome!)
- is working 2 jobs: one is doing web analytics for the BYU library and some for the church and then his 2nd job is being a TA for an Information Systems class: Forensics. He really enjoys both!
- has a night class on Wednesdays that he likes.. he just doesn't like the time for it (6:30-9ish?)
- is reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (hehe)
Crystal:
- Still working away at Union Square
- Just got called as the Primary President. Hehe.. I have a total of 2 primary kids :) One of them really likes dinosaurs and thinks he's "spiderman".
- Made a fondant cake for Beth's birthday
- Running like a mad woman and feeling confident for the marathon!
- (this goes for Jon too) Looking forward to the BYU vs. Utah basketball game this Saturday!
Here is a list of things of what we've been up to:
Jon:
- started his last semester of school!
- he was finally able to sign up to take a religion class from Randy Bott (he's so awesome!)
- is working 2 jobs: one is doing web analytics for the BYU library and some for the church and then his 2nd job is being a TA for an Information Systems class: Forensics. He really enjoys both!
- has a night class on Wednesdays that he likes.. he just doesn't like the time for it (6:30-9ish?)
- is reading Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (hehe)
Crystal:
- Still working away at Union Square
- Just got called as the Primary President. Hehe.. I have a total of 2 primary kids :) One of them really likes dinosaurs and thinks he's "spiderman".
- Made a fondant cake for Beth's birthday
- Running like a mad woman and feeling confident for the marathon!
- (this goes for Jon too) Looking forward to the BYU vs. Utah basketball game this Saturday!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year!!
Hope you all had a fun and safe holiday! I was able to leave work early on New Years Eve and then I have today off- yippee!! Jon and I are always a little stumped on what to do on holidays when there are only 2 of us. Sadly, most of our good friends have either moved away or are out of state for the holiday break. We even looked outside last night and our complex was seriously deserted! I think we and one other apartment were home and that's it! That's okay though :-) We had a lot of fun.
This year for Christmas, Jon got me a really awesome book on Cupcakes. There are a lot of tips, recipes and different ideas on how to animate your cupcakes instead of just plain old frost them. We decided that we would make some cupcakes from the book. They were awesome! They are snowmen cupcakes with trees. I won't go into much details about what we did- just know that it took a long time and that I waited too long to frost the trees (oops). This resulted in frosting that was TOO soft but I didn't want to wait to have it stiffen up in the fridge so we just did the trees anyways. You know you love them! Also, the faces on the snowmen were supposed to be mini chocolate chips... but I couldn't justify buying a whole bag just to use them on 3 faces- so we just iced them on- so they don't look very "clean".
Now the problem is that we took so long to make them that we don't want to eat them!
Anyone want a snowman?
This year for Christmas, Jon got me a really awesome book on Cupcakes. There are a lot of tips, recipes and different ideas on how to animate your cupcakes instead of just plain old frost them. We decided that we would make some cupcakes from the book. They were awesome! They are snowmen cupcakes with trees. I won't go into much details about what we did- just know that it took a long time and that I waited too long to frost the trees (oops). This resulted in frosting that was TOO soft but I didn't want to wait to have it stiffen up in the fridge so we just did the trees anyways. You know you love them! Also, the faces on the snowmen were supposed to be mini chocolate chips... but I couldn't justify buying a whole bag just to use them on 3 faces- so we just iced them on- so they don't look very "clean".
Now the problem is that we took so long to make them that we don't want to eat them!
Anyone want a snowman?
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