Living in Luxury

Last night I surprised Jake and took him to La Caille for dinner and then stayed there over night in the La Caille Cottage. We got an amazing deal because my friend Brandi works there. Let's just say we definitely couldn't have afforded it without her. Thank you so much Brandi!Don't we look happy?

Me enjoying my new favorite food: Escargo



Picture of my new favorite food: Escargo :-)


I spent the afternoon preparing our cottage for Jake. I decorated every inch of it! It took about 2 hours but it was well worth it.

La Caille was so nice; they gave us complementary food and wine. Too bad they wasted expensive alcohol on us since we don't drink. But I guess they can afford it. haha

Jane Eyre

Two nights ago I finally finished Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre'. I enjoyed it so much! It took a while to get into the first couple hundred pages but then I just couldn't put it down! I really don't have the right words to describe how beautiful this story is. It is one of the best love stories ever told. Not only is it about love but it is about devotion, trust, endurance, patience, divine intervention, and basically all things that most people now a days don't respect anymore in a romance. If you are just sick of some of the media that is out there right now and you want to get swept away in a beautiful wholesome romance please read Jane Eyre. I promise you won't regret it!This is the book cover from the book that I read. It is all written in it's original 1847 state but has these crazy, Gothic/Victorian cartoon illustrations all through out it, by Dame Dary. If your going to buy Jane Eyre to read; this copy is awesome. I got it at Barnes and Noble.

Skinworks Professionals?

For those of you that don't know I am, in addition to my day job, teaching night classes at the school that I graduated from in Esthetics. It is called, "Skinworks School of Advanced Skin Care".

For the past couple days we have been in an Instructor Master Education Class. We learned everything from how to prepare our students for the state-board tests, to making sure that there is laughter and fun in the classroom. I have evidence of the 'fun' part of the meeting:

Tonya (day instructor), Alicia (day instructor), Elizabeth (day/night instructor) and Me (night instructor)

Natalie (owner of Skinworks), Lindy (night instructor), and Rachel (day instructor)

I have only been working with Skinworks for a little while but I love it and I love everyone I work with. I know I will grow and learn so much from this amazing opportunity!

Girls Night Out at La Caille

On Saturday I went to La Caille with some of my best friends. Brandi works there so she got us a great deal. The food was amazing. I actually ate Escargo and I loved it! I recommend it to everyone!Brandi, Me and Christine

U wins Sugar Bowl!! Can you say Undefeated?!

For those of you who don't know, I am a true University of Utah fan! I went to school and worked there for one year before I decided to be an Esthetician. Most of my family and friends went to the U, and my husband works for the U and is going there in the summer. I was so excited that we were able to play at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans today. We totally creamed Alabama 31 to 17. Not only did we win but we were undefeated: 13-0. I always knew the University of Utah rocks but now everyone knows! YEAH!

Can you see how much I love the U in my eyes! haha

Happy New Year 2009!!

We hope everyone had a wonderful New Year's Eve with friends and family. I'm so excited for 2009 and all the new beginnings that are to come!

We had our party plans changed last minute from friends, to family but it was so fun! We just relaxed and tried to stay awake all together.Jake and I

While waiting for 2009 we all got really silly and then pretty tired. I got some pretty good pictures of our ridiculousness!

Just don't ask about this one. I have no explanation, except I nearly peed my pants while laughing trying to take this picture.

Jake and I ready to be committed

Again just me going nuts off sugar and lack of sleep

Dan was the only normal one all night. He was just reading the whole time...Boring!

I think this was the Dr.Pepper wearing off around 11:20pm




Abbey and I

Angie, me and Abbey. We are so cute!




Happy New Year!! Welcome 2009!!

The Jazz Rock!

Santa was nice enough to bring Jazz tickets to Jake for Christmas. We went the day after Christmas, on the 26th, to the Jazz vs. Dallas game. It was a close game but we won by 9 points at the end. I had so much fun screaming and jumping, I think I might have gotten into the game a little bit more than Jake.

Afterwards we stayed downtown at the Little America. We had so much fun and some much needed alone time.

I got a new camera for Christmas. We were sitting in the upper bowl and I was able to get this close up of the floor with it. I love Santa for giving it to me, oh and Jake too.

Jake and I in our seats ready for the game to start.

This kinda shows how high up we were but it still was a pretty good view.

I wish you could see that I am wearing a Kyle Korver #26 jersey. I am a true fan!






and of course, I had to add a picture of my favorite player on the team. For those of you who don't know I have a mini crush on Kyle Korver.