Night out...not so much at the drive in

We decided to go to the drive in, but Ben only checked the shows playing vs seeing if they were open on a Thursday night. So, when we went to go to the drive-in, it wasn't even playing. Instead we drove up on the hill and ate our popcorn and snacks and layed with all the blankets in the back of the truck. It turned out to be a prety fun night just talking and looking at the stars.

Quails in Temple Square

While strolling around temple square, I ran into a family of quails just hanging out. They were adorable! Who can blame them for hangin around there?!?

Salt Lake Visit

This summer I had the chance to spend a lot of time at and around Temple Square while visiting Ben. Since he was gone to work most of the time, I would take tours and walk around. These are some of the beautiful things I saw/did.

Better Flower Pictures

Flowers & Yard Before/After

Our grass had so many weeds, but with the help of a few in-laws, we were able to get it weeded. Our amazing neighbor even came and mowed the lawn for us after it was weeded. Huge difference!

Our flowers have quadrupled in size!

Painting the Garage/ Sunday Drive

When Ben was home I promised that if we got the garage painted that I would finish the last of the grouting projects for the tile. We not only painted the garage, but cleaned out everything in there and organized it! It looks so good now!

My last weekend before school started, I decided to give Ben a suprise visit. On Sunday, their usual water hole to fill his truck was out of order, so as he drove through town he picked me up and I got to go for a run with him. We even got to sit and eat cake and drink cold Sobes while we waited.

Honey-do List

Well the honey-do list is mine, since Ben isn't home very often. Therefore, sometimes I get to tackle some interesting house jobs. I've become pretty good and hanging pictures, toilet paper bars, towel bars, and whatever else needs done, but when I tried to hang the towel adn toilet paper holder in the bathroom upstairs, I had nothing but trouble. First I put the anchor in and it kept pushing through or turning. Second, I waited a few weeks for Ben to come home and Phil to come over so they could use nicer, bigger, and stronger anchors....no such luck. Before I could recieve any more help, Ben was gone again! I bought some wall repair putty and put the anchor in the putty and let it dry. Still no luck! Last attempt.....1. fill the wall with putty 2. put screws in anchor 3. attach tool bar 4. put in wall 5.tape to hold in place while drying. Finally it worked!

Cake Bites!!!!

A few weeks ago I was invited for a dessert recipe exchange for today. Since then I've been trying to think of something fun/unique to take. These are the one thing that kept calling back my attention. They are time consuming and a mess, but so yummy. So, I finally just broke down and made them! Hope the girls like em!

Here's my mess and the finished product!

Oh, and just a side note....I found a cupcake shop in Utah that had these, so I was so excited I could just buy the yummy treat instead of taking the time and cleaning up a huge mess. Much to my disappointment! They were tiny, $1 a piece, and weren't even that good. Guess I'll have to stick to making them myself. The good new is, however, that I won't eat them as often!