My Lights are Cooler than your Lights

My very favorite part of our kitchen remodel are these custom blown glass pendant lights. They are turquoise blue when they are off and a reddish/purple color when on. I bought them from this boutique glass shop in Texas and I must say they win the award for Most Awesome Lights Ever!! And I'm very glad I like them so much b/c my god, I shed a couple of tears paying for them. And now just like my Munchie...my only thought is "worth every penny."

Catch Up Time

Whew...where have the last few months gone? Well I know where they have gone...to the kitchen remodel that never ends. For those of you out there considering a remodel, give yourself a big slap in the face so you will never have those thoughts again. While the results are quite satisfying, the process made me want to stick my head in the oven I couldnt even use on a daily basis. I'll post pics of the kitchen soon.

For now, enjoy this pic from an at home vacation with Friends. These people make me want to pack up Garrett and the dogs and move everytime I see them, but my real estate search didn't last as long this time around. I'm attributing my new found love of Salt Lake to my job. Thank Black Diamond...you have managed to make this wack city just a little less wack. And for that, I love you.

The ACL Lineup is the New Swine Flu

Here it is. The 2009 ACL lineup has arrived and I couldn't be more anxious. 3 days of fun awaits me in October. Garrett and I are psyched! This wasn't a planned trip, but after seeing this lineup, our entire trip, including airfare was booked in a matter of hours. I'm generally not this spontaneous about anything but I'm very conservative when it comes to using vacation...just for times like these. For all those who cannot attend, it's okay to be a little jealous.

Lava

Lava Hot Springs, Idaho was a much needed break from the real world of kitchen remodeling and being a responsible adult. We drank, we laughed, we partied, we spent time with friends, we sang, we ate...overall, we both had an awesome time.

The Best Valentines Card Ever!!

My cute husband made me this card for Valentines Day...does he know me or what? I love that he took the time to make me something...something worth so much more than anything money could buy. I'm a lucky girl...a lucky, lucky girl. After this overload of thoughtfulness and utter adorableness, I'll let you use your imagination as to what Garrett's Valentines Day present from me consisted of!

Me and my Boys

This is the best family picture I have. Its not great, but we're all in it, we're all looking in the direction of the camera and at least 2 of the 4 are smiling. What more could a girl ask for?

Happy Groundhog Day!!!

I took this picture from the parking lot at my work...Beautiful isn't it?

Garrett & I after skinning up in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The breathtaking views and feelings of accomplishment are kinda indescribable.

Happy Groundhog Day! Something about the celebrating of a rodent makes me all happy inside.

Seriously, weekends go by way too fast. I need more time!! Friday we decided to do nothing. We did go to Home Depot for a couple of hours, but thats completely normal behavior these days. The guys that work there know us by name...kinda like family. Sad. Yeah, so we picked up pizza and hung out with the pups. Pretty great actually.

Saturday we got up and did a little backcountry skiing. See pic above. Skinning up a mountain is one of the hardest things physically I have ever done, but when you reach the top and get to ski down ungroomed, beautiful fresh powder, not a line in sight, no children to dodge, it's all worth it. Garrett and I are really enjoying the backcountry life...we both could totally pass on ski resorts these days. We're lucky to be able to go do this for a couple hours...then its back to the house to work. And we did. This weekend Garrett has managed to get most of the electrical done and the gas line moved. It doesn't look like we did anything, but we definitely did. I really don't have the skills to do anything of value so I've dubbed myself the official tool hander. I'm pretty good at it. I was going to tackle the ceiling texture, but after a little practice outside with mud and a trowel, I found out I suck at that too. Garrett is much better and faster, so I guess he gets that job too. I guess I'll just have to be the mud refiller. Saturday night we went to the Piper Down to watch one of Garrett's buddies sing. Pretty fun.

Sunday we worked more on the kitchen and then went to a Superbowl Party in Park City. I was not really looking forward to it, but we ended up having a pretty good time. So, thats it. That was our weekend! Please try not to be too jealous.