ilike we like

i like margaritas!!! Ok Adam does too...but I REALLY like them (virgin of course)

When we make margaritas we use seltzer to substitute for the tequila. This is a good margarita mix fyi if you add a little sugar.

I love pasta! Favorites = tortellini and angel hair. We made this the other night a long with our margaritas. YUM.
Adam loves Oreos. He will eat one of these sleeves all by himself. I only have a few w/ milk

WE LOVE: My mothers home made cinnamon rolls. When we were at the fair we walked by a cinnamon roll stand and Adam said, "Susan you should make your cinnamon rolls." She loves us so much that she remembered and did.

Could life get any better?

I submit that it CANNOT!!! -Brian Regan

This is as festive as we get on the holidays. We both wore red for the fourth of July :oP This was taken at the end of the day, after we came home from the fair. We went mostly for the fireworks. My mom had a big party before we went. 33 people showed up including the missionaries. Ever since my brother went on his mission, my mom has invited the missionaries over twice as much for dinner. They have come over three times since I have been here.
I was given this pretty flower yesterday as we walked through the different showrooms.
Its tradition, we get this every time we go to the Del Mar Fair. We got yummy Rocky Road and Peanut Butter this time.
Adam's sister and family stopped by during the shin dig. Her kids are soo cute. Jared, the youngest of the bunch, loves Adam. Its because Adam is Really good with kids. Everywhere we go kids are just drawn to him. All the kids in the nursery liked him better than me and Pam. He will be such a good daddy :]
I made two loafs of my banana bread so I could bring some over to the Towners. I did it differently this time. I doubled the yummy nut mixture so I could pour half of it on top. It caramelized and was very yummy. I got many compliments and was asked for the recipe so here it is:

2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1 stick plus 2 tbsp. butter

1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed

3 tsp. vanilla

1 c. white sugar

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 c. overripe bananas, mashed

1/2 c. sour cream

Sift flour, baking powder, soda, and slat together and set aside. Mix 2 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, walnuts, and one teaspoon vanilla and set aside. Cream remaining stick of butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Mix eggs, sour cream, bananas, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Blend into butter-sugar mixture. Blend in flour until just mixed. Pack into bottom of well greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Pour batter on top. Bake at 350 for 50 to 60 minutes or until done. Cool 10 minutes before turning out of pan. Cool completely before cutting. Serves 10.
Look how good that peach cheesecake looks. I am so glad Judi and I are friends. She found out that Adam was coming on Thursday so she brought over two cheesecakes for us because she is so sweet. She made the cheesecakes at our wedding. We had 10 different flavors. They were such a big hit. Her cheesecakes could put cheesecake factory out of business...I am not kidding!! She has 33 different flavors and is going to open up a shop once she retires.
I was SOOO excited to try this new flavor as a bedtime snack...just look at that face.
This is my FAVORITE cheesecake that Judi makes (white chocolate raspberry). This picture really shows off my new hair color. I CUT my hair finally!! I only took a couple inches off. I had Leslie dye it darker. I really like it.
Look how pretty Judi makes her cheesecakes. This is before you dump the scrumptious raspberry topping on top.
Reunion with Brittanie, me, and Cynthia + cute little Rubi.

She is so adorable!

She is such a good baby. She slept most of the time on my mom's lap.

Some older pictures...
My husband took me out to Olive Garden after i took my last final for spring semester. Look at those TIRED eyes. I was so exhausted after finals because i didn't sleep for four days straight. Oh, and notice the jacket. It rained so much before I came down to CA. Then I got here and was hit with the horrible heat. It's been super hot down here.
and then he took me to hello yogurt b/c i like frozen yogurt so much. I am so glad my husband is finally HERE with me. I have missed him so much.

Holly made some delicious banana bread and here are some pictures of it. It kinda looks burnt in the pictures but it was actually perfectly delicious.

This is Holly's very creative photo shot...very nice

I look a little challenged, but it was just the bright sun blinding me

Very colorful

Here's Holly throwing gang signs

Holly and I standing in front of the SLC Temple

Look how much shorter Holly is and she's got heels on

This was right outside the entrance to the temple

Us before the 311 concert. We had to take a picture in the car because it was raining outside

My stay in CA so far

MONdAY:

1. Flew into San Diego in the afternoon
2. Went to Anthony's-great fish and chips place right on the water
3. Went to SeaPort Village-looked at all the shops, bought some fudge, then some vendor told me the two words that describe me the most are JOY and COMPASSION (I'll take his word for it lol). He drew me a funky drawing that I can't wait to show Adam.
4. Came HOME and relaxed
5. Went to Burlington coat factory
6. Went to Winco to buy treats and picked up a pizza there- MUCh better than Costco or Sam's Club pizza I must say

TUESDAY:

1. Slept in :)
2. Went to Harveston so we could walk around the lake while my sister ran
3. Visited Adam's sister Rachel and her kids
4. Watched Transformers to get ready for Transformers 2

WEDNESDAY:
Went to the Del Mar Fair with my family+ Brooke's bf Austin

First, we stopped at the beach so Brook and Austin could show me the Caves (The pictures came out fuzzy unfortunately. It was pretty overcast. I hope next week will be better b/c I want to go when the suns out.
We always see the hypnotist show done by this fine gentleman Mark Yusuik. He does a pretty good job with the family show. It's clean and fun. My brother got called up one year and had to smack his but and yell, "Who's your daddy?" My sister was hypnotized by him at her high school grad night recently and was involved in the shake your booty contest.
My dad looked all around the fair for a snack to eat while we waited to see Bill Engvall and he came back with a blooming onion. He said it was one of the "more healthy choices." lol everything is fried at the fair. Here are some things that should just never be eaten PERIOD that they fry--------->
We are BRIAN REGAN fans. We love him. I have seen him live before in Long Beach. We were surprised with Bill Engvall. He did a great show b/c we were laughing pretty hard most of the time.


THURSDAY:

1. Ran a bunch of errands
2. Made homemade salsa out of 20 lbs of tomatoes
   

FRIDAY:

1. Laid out by the pool
2. Saw Transformers 2 and I like it.
   
3. Enjoyed some In-n-out (its been sixth months since I have eaten there) I always get a #2- cheeseburger with grilled onions with a Neapolitan shake.
   
4. Relaxed and visited with my neighbor across the street who is like family to me.
5. 

TODAY:

1. Went to the Gym-did zumba for my first time and like it.
2. Went to the farmers fair in Old Town Temecula
3. Enjoyed an award-winning Guaca Burger at Mad Madeline's Grill. My parents split the moster burger.
   
4. Went Swimming
5. Helped my mom clean around the house
6. Now writing this blog
   

Much to look forward to

So I FINALLY bought a new swimsuit!! I checked out way too many shops online cuz the Provo-Orem area doesn't really have any swim shops. It took days of searching but I wanted to try something different. This victoria Secret tiger tankini is definitely different. I actually got it off ebay because they ran out on the victoria secret website. They are having a huge sale by the way for those looking for suits. Their bikini's are too darn cute. I don't wear those though. My husband doesn't like me sharing my body with anyone else, only him.

I get to wear it this friday to Seven Peaks. We are going with some friends after we go to Justin's wedding reception. I am so happy for him. He is Adam's old roommate and my STATS buddy-we helped each other get through that class. So it's only 4 dollars to get in for girls before 10 pm and 6 dollars for guys. They have a DJ and play hip hop tunes and all the slides are hot tubs are open.

I have three weeks left of school and I am counting the days. My flight is booked. I leave the 22nd for CA. I am going ALONE. This is the first time that Adam and I will be apart (2 1/2 weeks). We will definitely be missing each other. I am excited cuz my cousin is flying down for the second week and Erika is actually going to be in town (this never happens). My husband is going to stay and work and come down for his friends wedding around July 9th and pick me up, so we can go to the Incubus concert up here. I am so excited. I have seen them in concert before and they are amazing!! We are also seeing 311 in concert next week and the Fray sometime. It was a three for one deal. Tickets were only 45 dollars to see all three. I only really care to see Incubus though.

Ready for summer

Yesterday, I decided to try out a cycling class at the gym. Oh my gosh was it intense! My butt is killing me. My legs are not as sore as I thought they would be today. However, when I was done with the class, I got off the bike one leg at a time, and the first leg that touched the floor collapsed. I almost fell, kinda embarrassing. It was definitely worth it. I look forward to going next week and trying out the hip hop class that is a couple hours later (b/c they have a new instructor). I had a gym membership last year, and loved going to the hip hop class because they had a REALLY good instructor. Around the time I got engaged, that instructor quit because he was moving. I was dissapointed with the new instructor and let that get in my way of going to the gym. I ended my membership but I decided I wanted it back recently. I need to get in shape! Summer is just around the corner. Its been in the 90's here in Utah. It already seems like spring is gone.

I am sooooo ready for summer because that means classes are over for me! Oh the joys. I only have 4 more weeks left.

Did I mention that my favorite show in the whole wide world started tonight. Its on commercial as I write this. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE BAYBEEE!!!!!!!!! I am a huge fan.

Also, I am in the mood to go swimsuit shopping. Does anyone know where I can get a cute tankini?

This is going to take some getting use to

My sister has a BOYFRIEND! It seems like yesterday when she still hated boys. She would always talk about how all guys are horrible (including all those in the church) because they all like to look at nasty girls, whether on t.v., at school, the beach, etc. I never thought i would see the day because she still acts like a little girl, even though she is SUPER independent and confident with anything she does. Anyways, she looked amazing at her prom this past weekend, in a dress she ordered off ebay. I am happy that she has broken out of her shell in this area. It's just going to take some getting use to. Its super fun though having her call me and talk about what she should say to him, or telling me about all the kisses they give each other. She is going away to college in the fall. She better not come home with a ring on her finger! lol

updates

First before I talk about Adam and I, I want to say that my little sister looked so beautiful last night. She went to her senior Prom with Austin, in one of my old dresses. My mom added on sleeves for her. I can't believe how fast she is growing up. That means I am getting old. She is going away to college next year and my mom is going to be an empty nester! WEIRD

I wanted to update some pictures, mainly for my lovely parents. My dad went to Cabella's last year and brought me home a Cabella's hat. He told me that I needed to go sometime to see Bambi. Bambi was my favorite movie when I was a little girl, infact, my first favorite movie. I watched it several times a day when I was two years old. So dad, I took a picture with Bambi just for you :) We went to Cabella's last weekend and decided to stop by IKEA after. We ate lunch there and it was super cheap, but not soo tastey. I only enjoyed their lingonberry juice. **We got fishing licenses while we were at Cabella's and Adam and I have gone out twice since then. I still haven't caught any fish yet. We apparently didn't get the memo for the right bait. So next time we go, we should be bringing some fish home!**

On to more exciting news....ok not for anyone but me. Here is the bathroom after Adam cleaned it for me. The cabinent is a little crowded it usually just has the fake orchids and picture on it. We bought a stereo for our ipod for when we take showers and go camping. We use it all the time so it's permanently found a home there. That is the lovely rose my husband left me, just because. He is so sweet :) Oh and yesterday we bought a new rug that totally matches our shower curtain, i love it because it is so soft on your feet.

Ok, and last but not least it was time to dye my hair. I know its spring and all and usually people go lighter, but I wanted to go darker. Its getting pretty long too. I think its time for a trim.

Here is the most recent pictures of me and my hubby! I love him so much. We took this yesterday before we went out to Red Robbin. I just love their seasoning on their fries. I am soo tempted to steal it each time we go.

Some actually exciting news. SO my husband is selling this spring/summer comcast so we can bring in some extra cash. Its pretty much a cake job cuz its cheaper than anything out here right now by A LOT. If you do minimum sales you average a little over 3,000 a month. He might work with his friend at Parks too which is not as exciting because its only 7.50 an hour plus commission (got to love Utah).....but you get free passes to all the ski resorts. I am not working cuz I am taking classes right now. Adam also has another job lined up (for the most part) after graduation where he will be making 50,000. This way we can start saving for a house before he jumps into grad school.

Top 5 Reasons Adam Loves Holly

5. A hug from her is the most comforting feeling in the world
4. Her smile is enough to make me feel happy all day
3. Nobody understands me like she does (2 peas in a pod)
2. She is an amazingly precious daughter of God (and the prettiest girl I've ever seen)
1. She loves me almost as much as I love her

Simple is better

I finally like my blog! My husband helped me make our header. I think its a keeper. Now I wont have to change my blog background every other day..lol

Seriously?

I was overwhelmed with the horrible stench of B.O. that filled the air as I entered the testing center today. People need to remember to take showers during finals week. It was horrible. Not only did it smell so bad that I thought I was going to pass out from suffication, the ventilation system wasn't working. I had to sit down and endure the hot, stuffy, smelly, room as I took my 100 question multiple choice test. On top of that this kid next to me kept staring at me. He wasn't like checking me out or anything, he was just comtemplating. It kept distracting me though. Anywho, I ended up doing well. Not as well as my last test. Under better circumstances, I GOT A 100% ON MY LAST FINAL. I was pretty stoaked.

Some cooking secrets:

We always like trying new things. Tonight my husband made dinner and I made dessert. He made chicken fettucini with brown sugared carrots. He seasoned the chicken with garlic salt and zesty italian dressing and it was REALLY good. I decided to make creeme cheese brownies and they were amazing. Make your brownies how you like them and then make this cream cheese layer :o)

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and cornstarch until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, egg and vanilla until smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over brownie batter. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Allow to cool, spread with frosting, and cut into bars. Store covered in refrigerator, or freeze in a single layer for up to 2 weeks.

Lovely

I can't believe that as soon as this semester ends, the next one begins. BYU never gives you any breaks!! I start spring term on the 28th (the tuesday after finals week) I decided I am not going to summer term (I need a break from school and time to visit CA). Adam and I will still graduate in December. We walk in August though. How silly is that?

Some side notes...

I LOVE :

I just love the classic style vans. I have two pairs: brown ones and all black ones. I want to get some fun colored ones. I want a blue pair and maybe a purple. I am not a fan of the blue vans in the picture, I want a different color blue. Its great that they have so many different colors. These shoes are comfortable and perfect for my narrow feet.

I also LOVE and can't live without:

Hemptz lip balm

This is the only thing that protects my lips during winter season. Its so dry up here in Utah and this works like magic for me. Regular chapstick just doesn't cut it.

Last Weekend

We were able to go snowboarding :)

Here I am wearing a jacket way too large for my little frame. Outdoors unlimited over at BYU didn't have any small jackets available, or girl jackets for that matter.

LOL I look like a little boy here!!!

I wouldn't recommend renting boards from BYU. I had trouble carrying my board because it was so dang heavy, and the bindings were super ghetto. I am thinking thats what made the board so heavy. We would have gone somewhere else to rent if we hadn't waited till the last minute. We took off to Brighton right after we rented my lovely gear.

I do like my lavendar boarding pants though (they look like a dull grey here becuase Adam had my camera on a funky setting) . They were over a hundred dollars on sale for 35 bucks.

Even with my crappy gear, we had a GREAT time!! It was so fun to get out and do something other than school for a change. Adam was surprised at how good I was (It was our first time going together). I have to admit I was surprised by myself too. It's been years since I have been. Total, I have only been like four times in my life (including this time).

I always get nervous when the time comes to get off the lift, even though I never fall. For some reason I have anxiety issues with it. I am afraid I am going to hurt not only myself but someone else some day.

Adam is a such a sweetheart because he stayed with me on the intermediate runs, even though he is pretty much pro. Sadly, I got tired after going down like four times. That just proved to me how badly I need to get back in shape!! I let Adam go off for a little bit, while I rested, cuz I know he missed doing the park runs with the jumps and rails. This is the first time in a long time that he doesn't have a season pass to Canyons or Park City. After he returned, I went up with him a couple more times before we left. We went and ate at Good Wood after because were in the mood for some good barbeque.

Did I mention we only have two weeks left until finals? Its great. We are past all the hard stuff. We have a couple papers and assignments left, but thats it. It's wonderful, I enjoy having time with my hubby!!!

This weekend we were privileged to be able to enjoy conference, and to spend time with Adam's parents. Conference was sooo good. I was surprised at how quickly each session passed by. If you didn't hear all the messages make sure to look them up. They were powerful and inspiring.

On saturday, we went to Outback Steakhouse with the in-laws as well as with Carrie and Mark (Adams Aunt and Uncle). They are hoot. We had a good time. Outback's bloomin onion is pretty good, but the coconut shrimp is by far their best appetizer (FYI). Adam and I always get the Outback Special every time we go, with the sweet potato and green beans. Their sweet potatoe tastes like dessert. It is my favorite. After, we went and saw Fast and Furious. It was pretty good besides the girl make-out scenes (which were so unnecessary).

Much needed

So our life is PRETTY DARN STRESSFUL right now. I feel like that is an understatement. We are drowning in school work and tests and living on campus. School=Our life. It makes it hard because we miss out on being together. ON SLEEP. The weekends are occupied with school, school, school. I can't remember the last time we did something together. I miss going to the temple and going on dates. I miss having time for myself. Time for friends. I am use to having some type of outlet. I am venting YES. As I am venting though, I am thinking about how lucky I am to be at BYU, to have such a wonderful husband and to have the gospel in my life. There is only a month left of this CRAZy semester and we are going to make it.

I got a scholarship for spring and summer. So Adam and I will be finishing up Fall Semester. I am so HAPPY. I can't wait to be done. I am ready for a new adventure. To get out of UTAH and get a job somewhere in CA.

What is much needed is EXCERCISE. I have been assigned to be in this excerise experiment for psychology. Otherwise I wouldn't be doing it. I started it tonight. Its uplifted my mood.