Marriage...

The other day I was thinking and realized I needed to change...I'm only 26, have been married only 6 years and already I find myself feeling too comfortable as a wife and friend to my husband.

I remember in college while we were dating we took an eternal marriage class. Todd and I had the best time in that class together. We would listen to the insane questions a lot of the students had about their spouse or dating person and we would look at each other and think...glad that's not us. Or there were days during the lecture we would think, I know that "whatever situation" will occur sometime in our marriage, but how will it go down? Who will be the first to say I'm sorry? Or I hope that never happens to us. I can honestly say I couldn't have chosen a better spouse to support me and put up with me. This guy is one understanding man. Nuf said:)

We all know any advice on marriage from the first presidency is GREAT advice. From my text book for this class there is this quote given by President Faust:
Marriage relationships can be enriched by better communication. One important way is to pray together. This will resolve many of your differences, if there are any, before the couple goes to sleep. I do not mean to overemphasize differences, but they are real, and do make things interesting. I believe our differences are the little pinches of salt that can make the marriage seem more flavorful. We communicate in thousand of ways, such as a smile, brush of the hair, a gentle touch, we should remember each day to say "i love you", The husband should say to his wife, "You are beautiful". Some other important words for both husband and wife to say when appropriate are "I'm sorry". Listening is also an excellent form of communication.

Marriage has taught me a lot about myself. I'm constantly trying to improve myself, but I'm needing to find that balance of improving as a wife. I know I do a good job, I know I'm a great best friend, but sometimes I need to realize I can do better. I can become the best!

Isn't' It Nice...

...to be able to live only a few hours away from California! We always love to get away and visit the ocean and have fun with Adam and Rachel.

Takoda loved the ride down, He couldn't stop saying, "mamma, mamma, mamma" until I would turn around for the 100th time and say yes Takoda and then just smile or tell me a short story:) Secretly i just think he loved all the attention while being in the car. p.s. these are my old sunglasses he loves to put on during our rides.

We first stopped at Adam's and Rachel's, loaded up in his HUGE truck and drove off...I loved that Takoda had a partner in crime.... They got along great as you can see;)Friday night we stayed in a sweet hotel in Newport, we found a great deal on Hotwire.com. Saturday we headed to heaven...i mean the beach.... Takoda loved the water, almost more than playing in the sand. But really that's no surprise...But he sure loved standing in the freezing cold water, running and splashing!

It's almost Summer!!! Yay!!!

I'm 25 right?...

...I have this problem of... lets say for example, I just turned 23yrs old. In my head i stay 23 for a couple of months and then move onto the idea, that soon I'll be 24. Until about 6 months from my birthday I've almost convinced myself that I am 24. This happens every year.

So the other night, Todd was like "Yay! You'll be 27 soon...Can you believe it 27!" (He was dead serious) I paused...thought for a second... I was totally about to agree w/ him and say Yeah I can't believe it I'm so old! But I paused, thought for a bit and said, ummmmm no I'll be 26! He was like Ohhh...

Yeah so much for trying to stay young around this house we'll age you real quick:)

p.s My "26th" Bday is May 15th...Just puttin it out there ya know:)

SIX YEARS! 04/24/04
Happy Anniversary to Us! On this day every year I wake up and think... the sun is out, the weather is perfect...I had the perfect wedding day. I know a lot of brides say that, but I truly felt like everyone there at the wedding was so kind and supportive. The whole day i couldn't stop smiling and thinking...I can't believe this is me...I'm married and it couldn't have been to a more perfect guy! Us dating...I got flowers for our anniversary...(as i do every anniversary). Us in rexburg on the train tracks. Classic i know:)

Goal Accomplished...

Since college I've wanted to do a sprint triathlon, but it was one of those goals that was so out of my league I didn't know when or how I would actually do it. in Feb. I finally decided it was time. This is my training chart, I posted it on my wall and everyday when I completed the work out I crossed the day off. At the end of the week I gave myself a smiley face, saying I completed that week of training. 8 long weeks later, I signed up for the "RAGE TRIATHLON" at Lake Mead.

Swim: 750 meters Bike: 12.4 miles Run: 3.1 miles

We began 1/4 of the way in the lake and waited for the official to say, on your mark...get set...go! I swam and swam and swam. It seemed like it was taking forever...But sure enough I ended up seeing the last buoy i was to pass and swam like my life depended on it:)

I guess I came in too fast on my bike that no one really got a pic of me on the bike...but the cycling was the most intense. It honestly seemed like it was uphill both directions. But 12 and half miles later, I racked my bike and set off for my 3 mile run.

The run wasn't so bad...just one hill and then some dying to get some water.
I had such a fun time. I can't believe I did it!
My results: Time- 1:44:24 gender place: 37 Division: 4th (age 24-29) Overall: 131

Another 5K under our Belts...

Every year our ward does a stake 5K including relays. I don't know how Todd does it, but he swears he's going to train a month before hand, but ends up training the week prior (which ends up being 2 days)...but does a great job in finishing the race. I was determined to do better this year than last, and i'm proud to say i did. I finished in exactly 26 min.

Heather is in the background, she erika and I run every saturday together. Oh what would i do w/o them:)
Our ward color is red...look at us representing the Red Sox!

erika, melissa and I

Confession Time...

I love the show Fresh Meat II on MTV! Kate and I are obsessed with the Dual and Fresh Meat. Every season we get together for the premier and have a little party....Yes just the two of us, but we love watching it and secretly pretend we're on the show. We know all the "characters" from every season, so it's easy to have an opinion! We have been big Wes Fans ever since he was on Real World;) So this may be foreign to some of you...so let's just say last night Kate and I had the best time watching our little show!