Fries & Flies:
Many have asked "us" regarding our plans after school. Well, my answer often goes something like this: after graduating we'll move from Washington State and go somewhere where the "sun flows" like sparkling cider.
Our journey has been fun in Washington; fortunatley, this is just the beginning.
A few years ago Tina and I were blessed to get accepted to the University of Washington. For Tina, this has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Nursing School at UW is ranked #1 in the United States, and has been for the last 11 years (U.S. News and World Report, Educational Porters, Nursing Schools.com). I am so proud of her. She is my motivation to keep going.
Well- long story short this is where we are headed:
Friday, May 23, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
These Are A FEW Of Our FAVORITE Things!
Gateway $2 Movie Theater
There is a fairly new $2 dollar movie theater in Federal Way and it has become our hub for date nights. Of course the movies are not fresh out, but we sure don't mind the oh...lets say $7 ticket price difference. One night we took Eric with us to see 27 dresses. Then, we each got a Hot Dog ($1 each - not gourmet...but good) and decided to go for another movie - National Treasure 2. We got popcorn as well.
The total: 3 people + 2 movies + 3 hot dogs + 1 popcorn = $20.
Having a great time and knowing the entire night is only $20 = PRICELESS.
Henry Wienhard's Root Beer or Cream Soda
This is a new favorite treat we like once in a while during movies.
Sunday Evening Walks
Since the weather has started to become nicer we have started a new habit of taking Sunday Evening Walks around the neighborhood. Sunday evenings here have been so peaceful. It is nice for us to get out after a long, busy, chaotic week and enjoy the flowers and birds in the neighborhood. It has also been a great time for us to be able to talk and sort out feelings and plans we've been having. There is nothing like walking hand-in-hand with your honey with no where to be or do than walking and being with each other.
Dan's Mui Delisioso Home-made Salsa
Dan has gotten so good at making Salsa. It is really excellent! He likes it really hot - I like it more on the mild side and usually he ends up appeasing me, but it is so wonderful. This is definitely one of our favorite things.
Upcoming graduation
The topic of discussion that ignites the most excitement recently is our upcoming graduation on June 13th. It is just around the corner and yet at times we wonder if we'll ever make it. This will be a great accomplishment for us and marks the end of one chapter in our lives and a start to a new.
Going to the Temple
One thing that has always been a constant in our relationship is the temple. Going to the temple was one of our first dates after Dan's mission. I think we went at least once a week before I left on my mission. We even did sealings(which my Dad arranged). It has always been something we've loved to talk about and it has always been a priortity for us to attend as often as possible. Last quarter we had a schedule where we were up in Seattle and we made the decision to attend the temple once a week. We have discovered that things in our lives go much more smoothly when we attend the temple. We have better insight into our lives and a special peace that only comes from being in the Lord's house.
The last time we went there had been a fire alarm - and it was the coolest thing. We drove past in front of the temple and it was beautiful on that spring after noon and the entire front lawn of the temple was strooned with people dressed in white. The entire grounds just glowed. It was an amazing site. Maybe a little like heaven. Well, by the time my camera was on and ready to go this was all I got while people where shuffling back into the temple
Fishing
At the end of last summer we went to visit Dan's family in Oklahoma where Dan introduced me to fishing. I'd been before, but it was different here. And we loved it. We got some great catches too! I have to say I had the biggest catch! Though there is not camera proof of that one. I also caught a turtle which I was more than mortified about. Don't worry - they all were all promptly returned to their ponds.
These are a FEW of our Favorite things!
There is a fairly new $2 dollar movie theater in Federal Way and it has become our hub for date nights. Of course the movies are not fresh out, but we sure don't mind the oh...lets say $7 ticket price difference. One night we took Eric with us to see 27 dresses. Then, we each got a Hot Dog ($1 each - not gourmet...but good) and decided to go for another movie - National Treasure 2. We got popcorn as well.
The total: 3 people + 2 movies + 3 hot dogs + 1 popcorn = $20.
Having a great time and knowing the entire night is only $20 = PRICELESS.
Henry Wienhard's Root Beer or Cream Soda
This is a new favorite treat we like once in a while during movies.
Sunday Evening Walks
Since the weather has started to become nicer we have started a new habit of taking Sunday Evening Walks around the neighborhood. Sunday evenings here have been so peaceful. It is nice for us to get out after a long, busy, chaotic week and enjoy the flowers and birds in the neighborhood. It has also been a great time for us to be able to talk and sort out feelings and plans we've been having. There is nothing like walking hand-in-hand with your honey with no where to be or do than walking and being with each other.
Dan's Mui Delisioso Home-made Salsa
Dan has gotten so good at making Salsa. It is really excellent! He likes it really hot - I like it more on the mild side and usually he ends up appeasing me, but it is so wonderful. This is definitely one of our favorite things.
Upcoming graduation
The topic of discussion that ignites the most excitement recently is our upcoming graduation on June 13th. It is just around the corner and yet at times we wonder if we'll ever make it. This will be a great accomplishment for us and marks the end of one chapter in our lives and a start to a new.
Going to the Temple
One thing that has always been a constant in our relationship is the temple. Going to the temple was one of our first dates after Dan's mission. I think we went at least once a week before I left on my mission. We even did sealings(which my Dad arranged). It has always been something we've loved to talk about and it has always been a priortity for us to attend as often as possible. Last quarter we had a schedule where we were up in Seattle and we made the decision to attend the temple once a week. We have discovered that things in our lives go much more smoothly when we attend the temple. We have better insight into our lives and a special peace that only comes from being in the Lord's house.
The last time we went there had been a fire alarm - and it was the coolest thing. We drove past in front of the temple and it was beautiful on that spring after noon and the entire front lawn of the temple was strooned with people dressed in white. The entire grounds just glowed. It was an amazing site. Maybe a little like heaven. Well, by the time my camera was on and ready to go this was all I got while people where shuffling back into the temple
Fishing
At the end of last summer we went to visit Dan's family in Oklahoma where Dan introduced me to fishing. I'd been before, but it was different here. And we loved it. We got some great catches too! I have to say I had the biggest catch! Though there is not camera proof of that one. I also caught a turtle which I was more than mortified about. Don't worry - they all were all promptly returned to their ponds.
These are a FEW of our Favorite things!
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