After seven grueling months of waiting and compromising and bargaining with representatives over the telephone that have no idea what they are talking about- our apartment has been connected to the internet. You have no idea how much you miss it until it is gone. FOR SERIOUS. Finally you adjust, but as soon as you think it is coming it's back to square one.
In honor of having my own private internet connection- here's that video I promised!
Winners of the Wii dance competition. They earned it.
14 August 2010
13 August 2010
Forgetting Cheesecake...
I cannot for the life of me remember whether or not we had cheesecake two weeks ago... I really wish I could. I remember eating the Tiramisu cheesecake, and I remember last week's - Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cake Cheesecake (or something like that), but I can't remember in between. Oh well I suppose.
Last week's cheesecake was amazing. I do not enjoy peanut butter with my chocolate, and especially not in my cheesecake, but this one was absolutely enjoyable. Cheesecake with Peanut Butter cups swirled in (similar to Adam's Peanut Butter cup), then a layer of peanut butter icing, then a layer of chocolate cake. Then everything again with icing on top. The Peanut Butter part was subtle so it didn't bother me at all.
Another one to add to the 'Definitely Recommend' list.
On Saturday I went to the DMV to try and find my driver's license I applied for over a month ago and never received. It was mailed back to them and so I had to re-apply. This of course cause me to be all sorts of angry, because why couldn't they have called to tell me it was sent back to them? I don't know. Apparently they are too busy for that or something. What really got me though was that the supervisor lady came over and said, "Ohhh, that was over 30 days ago (barely). 10 dollars. New Card." and walked away. She didn't even look at me. And I was already angry I had to be there, on a Saturday, waiting for an hour to even get to the window. So I went home angrily and threw a fit while cleaning out the refrigerator. Poor Evan came home and walked right into it. I was still abotu 30 minutes away from being completely cooled off. Good husband he is though took a shower and treated me to some new skirts. :)
I have been learning to deal with wearing the same two skirts every week, simply because I had to stop wearing most of my (Sunday) clothes due to length issues. However, we never really have the time, or resources, to go out and replenish my wardrobe. Which is fine, I have two skirts that go with about everything, so I was doing ok. Well, Saturday evening was Elizabeth's farewell BBQ so we had planned on going to Goodwill to find some clothes to win the costume contest. (It was BYU themed, best BYU outfit won a prize). We got there, found some White and Blue attire that was almost exactly what we imagined, and were well pleased. Evan then added that I should look through the skirts and see if I liked any of them for myself. And guess what? I did. I found about 5 of them actually, not one over $5. Never in my life did I expect to walk into a Goodwill and see clothes that not only looked new, but I would want to wear.
Guess I had to get off my high horse at some point.
Now for the pictures!
We went as a BYU Couple.
And wouldn't ya know, we won the costume contest! GO TEAM EVRAH!
There was also a Wii dance competition, and I have a lovely video of the parents gettin jiggy, but it will have to come later as my computer seems to be acting up.
Until next time!
Last week's cheesecake was amazing. I do not enjoy peanut butter with my chocolate, and especially not in my cheesecake, but this one was absolutely enjoyable. Cheesecake with Peanut Butter cups swirled in (similar to Adam's Peanut Butter cup), then a layer of peanut butter icing, then a layer of chocolate cake. Then everything again with icing on top. The Peanut Butter part was subtle so it didn't bother me at all.
Another one to add to the 'Definitely Recommend' list.
On Saturday I went to the DMV to try and find my driver's license I applied for over a month ago and never received. It was mailed back to them and so I had to re-apply. This of course cause me to be all sorts of angry, because why couldn't they have called to tell me it was sent back to them? I don't know. Apparently they are too busy for that or something. What really got me though was that the supervisor lady came over and said, "Ohhh, that was over 30 days ago (barely). 10 dollars. New Card." and walked away. She didn't even look at me. And I was already angry I had to be there, on a Saturday, waiting for an hour to even get to the window. So I went home angrily and threw a fit while cleaning out the refrigerator. Poor Evan came home and walked right into it. I was still abotu 30 minutes away from being completely cooled off. Good husband he is though took a shower and treated me to some new skirts. :)
I have been learning to deal with wearing the same two skirts every week, simply because I had to stop wearing most of my (Sunday) clothes due to length issues. However, we never really have the time, or resources, to go out and replenish my wardrobe. Which is fine, I have two skirts that go with about everything, so I was doing ok. Well, Saturday evening was Elizabeth's farewell BBQ so we had planned on going to Goodwill to find some clothes to win the costume contest. (It was BYU themed, best BYU outfit won a prize). We got there, found some White and Blue attire that was almost exactly what we imagined, and were well pleased. Evan then added that I should look through the skirts and see if I liked any of them for myself. And guess what? I did. I found about 5 of them actually, not one over $5. Never in my life did I expect to walk into a Goodwill and see clothes that not only looked new, but I would want to wear.
Guess I had to get off my high horse at some point.
Now for the pictures!
We went as a BYU Couple.
And wouldn't ya know, we won the costume contest! GO TEAM EVRAH!There was also a Wii dance competition, and I have a lovely video of the parents gettin jiggy, but it will have to come later as my computer seems to be acting up.
Until next time!
22 July 2010
Pesto- From scratch.
I think I am going to change our blog title to: The Domestication of Sarah.
Why for?
Because slowly I am becoming a domesticated woman. I still have my stubborn streaks though. For example, for three weeks straight I cooked dinner every night, dished it up and we ate. I even started making desserts on the weekends. Like- whoa. Then for the next week I missed almost every night. Grocery store chicken, followed by leftovers, followed by rice and vegetables steamed at the last minute... pretty much anything that took less than 20 minutes. Or could be picked up in a grocery store.
I ENJOY cooking dinner every night. But if I don't plan ahead then I can't do it. I have to have a plan. It's pretty much the only way I function.
Tonight on my journey to domestication, I made pesto from the basil growing in our window planters. I planted the basil not really knowing what to do with it once it grew. And then it grew quickly. And thick. Its taking over the window. I didn't know what to do with it aside from adding a little to spaghetti. Then a friend brought up the (obvious) point that pesto is made form basil. Apparently she also has an abundance and makes pesto almost every week. So I gave it a try.
It turned out pretty good, but it definitely needs fresh shaved parmesan instead of the grated kind in the fridge. So, I can make it again! Go me!
Just because I want to- my favorite recipe I've learned is stuffed mushrooms. Really easy. Really delicious. And they look fancy. Excellent!
Why for?
Because slowly I am becoming a domesticated woman. I still have my stubborn streaks though. For example, for three weeks straight I cooked dinner every night, dished it up and we ate. I even started making desserts on the weekends. Like- whoa. Then for the next week I missed almost every night. Grocery store chicken, followed by leftovers, followed by rice and vegetables steamed at the last minute... pretty much anything that took less than 20 minutes. Or could be picked up in a grocery store.
I ENJOY cooking dinner every night. But if I don't plan ahead then I can't do it. I have to have a plan. It's pretty much the only way I function.
Tonight on my journey to domestication, I made pesto from the basil growing in our window planters. I planted the basil not really knowing what to do with it once it grew. And then it grew quickly. And thick. Its taking over the window. I didn't know what to do with it aside from adding a little to spaghetti. Then a friend brought up the (obvious) point that pesto is made form basil. Apparently she also has an abundance and makes pesto almost every week. So I gave it a try.
It turned out pretty good, but it definitely needs fresh shaved parmesan instead of the grated kind in the fridge. So, I can make it again! Go me!
Just because I want to- my favorite recipe I've learned is stuffed mushrooms. Really easy. Really delicious. And they look fancy. Excellent!
16 July 2010
Oh storm
End of the work day went like this
(conversation over walkie talkie, so add in static)
J: Anyone checked the forecast lately? It's gettin kinda dark
E: I'll check ... (five minutes later) big storm coming but the radar says it will go around us
--30 minutes later--
P: It's kinda scary out here
*thunder*
E: Ok! Everyone inside!
A: E, do you actually see anything? Cause all I see is blue skies. let's keep everyone outside for a little while.
E: ookkk...
*thunder*
E: A, that was more thunder and now the pool is closed.
A: I think we're ok, I'll check the forecast in a minute
E: Are we not following the 'where there's thunder there's lightning rule?' Cause they closed the pool already.
A: I just don't see anything. It looks clear down here
E: Ok, well outside we can see the storm moving in.
*thunder*
K: Ok, start moving inside.
--now imagine 100 kids and 20 staff walking across a soccer field all at once--
E: Blue skies? What eyes is she using?
M: It looks clear to me?
E: Take your sunglasses off!
--everyone finally gets inside, 5 minutes pass and the rain starts--
D: (looking out the window depressed) Oh...
S: hm?
D: I left my windows down...
S: You should go roll them up
--Poor D had to run across the parking lot as the storm continued to get worse--
In better news- I finally got my cheesecake. Tiramisu cheesecake to be exact. And it was delightful. :)
Dearest Darlingest Evan:
I would like some cheesecake now. Can't you see me here with my big pretty eyes, batting my long perfectly curled eyelashes at you? Please can we go? Pretty please?
I'm about to out him and his love of the movie Sky High.
whoops.
15 July 2010
Cheesecake? Hello?
Why haven't we posted about our cheesecake escapades? Because for the last couple of weeks we have collapsed into bed Friday night, exhausted from a week of work. Please tell me it is only this bad because the heat intensifies everything. Bah. Anyhow, Miss Sarah will not be letting cheesecake friday dissolve into dreamland this week. Promise.
Other than that, being married rocks :)
01 July 2010
Whirlwinds
i know i'm behind on cheesecake, but it is possible I only missed one week... maybe two. gosh I wish we had the internet. Amazingly, I've lived without it for almost seven months, but everyday feels like torture. We should be getting it within the next two weeks though.
Cheesecake friday is still going strong. Ooh, I think I just remembered which ones we had. We had pineapple upside down cheesecake and pecan turtle cheesecake.
opposite ends of the spectrum.
pineapple upside down was... disappointing. I was actually looking forward to it even! The pineapple part was just bad though. Like, not fresh, not delicious, and mostly mush. the cheesecake part was good, but DUH. so, don't get that one unless you have an unbreakable love for pineapple and aren't often let down.
pecan turtle however was amazing. I loved it. I love all things caramel and chocolate, so it wasn't that hard for me to love it. I wish i wasn't so tired so i could write more, buuuuut, too bad. Just take my word for it.
i've been at summer camp everyday where I have to lead a group of 16 boys fresh out of kindergarten around. generally, not so bad. It is tiring though. By the end of the day all of us - me and the boys - need a nap.
not to mention, Evan took me to the midnight showing of the last airbender last night. errr, this morning. it was not as amazing as i wanted it to be. We have our fingers crossed for a re-do. Cause it had every right to be an amazing movie.
ummm the end.
Cheesecake friday is still going strong. Ooh, I think I just remembered which ones we had. We had pineapple upside down cheesecake and pecan turtle cheesecake.
opposite ends of the spectrum.
pineapple upside down was... disappointing. I was actually looking forward to it even! The pineapple part was just bad though. Like, not fresh, not delicious, and mostly mush. the cheesecake part was good, but DUH. so, don't get that one unless you have an unbreakable love for pineapple and aren't often let down.
pecan turtle however was amazing. I loved it. I love all things caramel and chocolate, so it wasn't that hard for me to love it. I wish i wasn't so tired so i could write more, buuuuut, too bad. Just take my word for it.
i've been at summer camp everyday where I have to lead a group of 16 boys fresh out of kindergarten around. generally, not so bad. It is tiring though. By the end of the day all of us - me and the boys - need a nap.
not to mention, Evan took me to the midnight showing of the last airbender last night. errr, this morning. it was not as amazing as i wanted it to be. We have our fingers crossed for a re-do. Cause it had every right to be an amazing movie.
ummm the end.
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